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increase the amount of water injected. Two quarts was the amount generally
agreed upon as the proper average quantity, although some enthusiasts
tried three quarts (after practice) and Dr. Hall went so far as to habitually
use four quarts, or one gallon, in his regular treatments. But, personally, we
do not approve of these large quantities. We think that two quarts will do
the work as well as more, with less inconvenience and discomfort. In fact,
we suggest that injection of but one quart at first, adding a little more each
time, until the full amount of two quarts is reached—at which point let the
quantity rest unchanged.
The Syringe. Any ordinary hand syringe will answer the purpose; a cheap
one may be procured from the druggist at the outlay of not over fifty cents,
the better grades costing more. But better results may be obtained from the
use of a Fountain Syringe, which is suspended high above so as to get the
force of the flow of water.
The Process. In the ordinary enema the object is simply to cleanse the
rectum, and about a pint of water is injected, and then voided almost
immediately sweeping away the hardened excrement with it. But in Flushing
the Colon the object is to inject the water gradually so that it will mount
up past the Sigmoid Flexure, and on to the other parts of the Colon, there
to be retained for a reasonable time that it may soften and dissolve the
hardened faecal matter.
The Position. Use your own inclination and preferences in the matter of
position. Some take the injection in a kneeling posture, while others prefer
to lie down—in this latter case we suggest that you lie on your right side, this
being the position indicated by the position and location of the colon.
The Injection. Insert the injection point of the syringe in the anus—a little
oil, vaseline, or soap will render this easier. Then allow the water to flow in
gradually and slowly. If you are a beginner, you will experience an instinctive
desire to void the water at once, but a little exercise of the will power will
cause this inclination to subside, particularly if you check the flow for the
moment, not withdrawing the injection point however. Then after a moment