Enemas: Instrumental in my Gut and Mental Healing Journey

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Have you ever been curious about doing an enema—but felt a little… hesitant? That was me, not long ago. It wasn’t until I truly understood the potential benefits that I worked up the courage to try it. Now, it’s a regular part of my wellness routine—and I’m so glad I took that leap.

What started as a gut cleanse became something much deeper. I discovered that enemas, especially coffee enemas, can support liver detox and—surprisingly—relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and brain fog.

Let me walk you through how I do them, what I’ve used, and why I believe this tool was a game-changer for my healing.

This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

🧪 What Is an Enema?

An enema involves filling a bucket (or other container) with liquid (usually distilled water or a therapeutic mixture), attaching a hose, and allowing that fluid to flow into the colon.

Depending on the contents of the enema, it can:

• Flush the colon

• Support liver detox

• Help stimulate bile and glutathione production

• Impact the gut-brain axis in powerful ways

🧠 The Mental Health Connection

The biggest surprise? How much it helped my mental clarity and emotional state.

• Brain fog: One of the first symptoms to clear.

• Anxiety & depression: I've actually been able to totally curb anxiety attacks and bouts of depression just by doing an enema.

• Mood regulation: I just felt… lighter.

It made me realize that some mental health symptoms may be rooted in the gut. If you feel “magically better” after an enema, that might be a sign your issues aren’t just “in your head.”

🛠 What You’ll Need

• Enema bucket with silicone hose

• Distilled water (I use a home water distiller)

• Oil (for lubrication; I use castor oil or shea butter)

• Optional ingredients:

  • Coffee (specifically for enemas—no mold!)

  • Milk Thistle

  • TUDCA

  • Japanese Knotweed

  • Burdock

  • Calendula

  • Binders like Biotoxin Binder or Carboxy

  
  

Always do your research before adding herbs or other ingredients. Some can be irritating if used improperly.

🔄 Tips for Getting Started

• Start with just body-temperature distilled water to test your body’s response.

• Lie on your left side for general cleansing or right side for liver support.

• Hang the bucket higher for faster flow, lower for gentler pace.

• Hold for up to 15 minutes as you build tolerance.

• Always stay near a toilet!

🧼 Cleaning Your Kit

• Rinse the bucket and hose after each use.

• Clean with food-grade hydrogen peroxide or hypochlorous acid,

• Disinfect the tip after each use.

🧘‍♀️ My Routine

I now do enemas once a week and daily during a cleanse. It’s a regular part of my self-care routine and one I rely on when my mental clarity feels off.

If you’ve been struggling with low energy, anxiety, brain fog, or depression—consider looking to your gut. I hope this helps you feel empowered to explore tools like this in your own healing journey.