Can a bowel return to normal after taking enemas for many years?

I have purchased several products from Optimal Health over the pass several years for good colon health. I was looking at your online discussion of February 15, 2006, and a question caught my eye. A gentleman by the name of Jeff asked if bowel functions ever return to normal after taking enemas for an extended prior of time. Jeff mentioned he was trying to reduce the number of enemas he was taking; however, after three or four days he was constipated again and had to use an enema to relieve himself. I have a similar problem like Jeff. I have been taking enemas to cleanse my colon since my late teens. Late last year I realized I had taken too many. At this point I was taking a daily enema. When I started to reduce the frequency I found I would have normal movement for three to fours days and then I was constipated and had to rely on an enema. My question is, do one's bowels ever return to normal after taking enemas for many years?

The answer is yes and no. The ability of the colon to function optimally depends on the individual's colon history. If, when you started using enemas to cleanse your colon, your bowels worked well on their own, it is likely that you can stop taking the enemas and your bowel functioning will not have diminished. However, if when you started taking enemas, your colon didn't empty on its own daily, then it is less likely that your bowel will empty daily when you stop taking enemas.

There are many factors that influence the colon's ability to function optimally, including diet, the overall functioning of the thyroid, one's history of emptying the colon day to day, exercise, and the body's toxicity level. In order to thoroughly explore all of these areas that influence your colon's functioning, I would need to work with you. If you wish to do this, you might start with a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), which gives us a picture of thyroid function and toxicity level. During the consultation given as part of the HTMA, we can also look at your history of bowel regularity and irregularity, your diet, and exercise.

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