1. Bloating is to be expected when you use distilled water.

2. Cramping is to be expected when you use water 30 degrees(F) lower than body temperature.

Cramping and bloating explain the nausea.

Here's how to avoid it next time:

1. Instead of distilled water, a cleansing enema solution should be a saline solution, prepared with one teaspoon of salt (sea salt is best, otherwise use regular table salt - preferably non-iodized) for each pint, or 4 teaspoons for a full bag (or 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon). This most closely matches the water content of our body. When you used distilled water, much of it was being absorbed by your body, rather than being expelled with the enema release.

2. When you prepare the enema the water should be 103 degrees F (39.5 C), or a few degrees above body temperature. The water should feel comfortably warm during your enema. If you use bottled spring water or distilled water, you can warm this in a non-aluminum pot on the stove.

If you don't already have one, I'd suggest that you purchase a bath thermometer so you can get the temperature of the water as close to the recommendations above as possible. Too cold causes unnecessary cramping and poor results, too hot can damage the delicate lining of your colon.

For more information, see the following links:

http://valerie_cct.tripod.com/enemas.html

http://www.iquestsight.com/enema.html



If you follow these guidelines I can practically guarantee that you will find your next enema a much more pleasant and effective procedure!

Wishing you all the best, Valerie