It appears that all the experts have departed for the weekend. But they say NO enemas.

I am on Day 14 of my Water Fast and am not doing enemas. I felt the same way. I think it was anxiety.

I am no expert so you better wait for chrisb1 an some of the others. I just noticed you had posted 32 hours ago with no answers.

good luck
ambler

Hi Dear Imyourfriend,

The preeminent and illustrious Dr. Shelton was strongly opposed to them as discussed here: http://www.stevepavlina.com/forums/health-fitness/41343-water-fast-2.html#pos...

They are absolutely not necessary and with myself as an example, i fasted for 30 (predominately), 30 and 36.5 days without them and comfortably. At various points in these fasts, my body produced bowel movements all on its own (or in some cases not at all) and my colon rested intently and undisturbed in between. Each time at the end of the fast, my bowels performed famously and most commonly very soon after the mere introduction of juices.

I am of the belief that the colon really does not wish to be disturbed by our own forcing measures when it has things completely under control and is enjoying a well earned and profound rest. I reiterate that if our body really needs to let something go, it will. When i think about disturbing a hibernating colon, I imagine waking a hibernating bear and the disharmony and frustration this would create.

Mighty is right in my own view.

Although enemas were employed over many years within the fasting fraternity and esp' so in early Hygiene, it was eventually discovered that they were in fact very enervating to the individuals who had them during their fast. They can also be a painful experience for many even if carried out correctly.
Fasting is a way of recuperating energy, so any "forcing measure" such as enemas are counterproductive to the aims of the body in healing and cleansing.
Dr Charles Page MD commented that during a fast "the bowels will take care of themselves", as indeed they will after breaking the fast.

Chrisb1.

Awesome.

Thanks for all the info. I know it can be time consuming to always be on here helping people out - but the rookies like me very much apreciate it.

:)