Since the primary organs of elimination are the bowels and the kidneys, it is important to concentrate on their proper functioning and the measures that will help to purify them. The effectiveness of the diet, teas, adjustments, oils, and so forth will increase a hundredfold if the body is kept internally cleansed. By doing so, one begins fresh, renewing the body even down to the cellular level. In my opinion, the initial cleansing is the turning point in psoriasis–the point when the disease process begins to reverse itself. As soon as body pollutants arE no longer assimilated and a cleansing diet is followed, detoxification begins to take place.
As purification takes hold, more and more toxins exit every cell in the body: When this stage is reached, nutritious food elements are assimilated properly, and the rebuilding begins on a cellular level. It is only a matter of time before complete renewal occurs. The toxins produced by the body “sludge” are removed primarily by ingesting laxative foods and drinks and by cleansing the large intestine. In addition, perspiration induced by taking a steam bath, coupled with deep-breathing exercises, is also beneficial in removing toxic elements from the skin itself and also from the lung fields. An adequate daily intake of pure water will help to ensure kidney purification. In this way, the body rids itself of accumulated toxins. For greater effectiveness, a colonic irrigation or home enema should be preceded by a cleansing diet.
The High Colonic Irrigation
With regard to the bowel (colon), there is, in my opinion, no more effective cleansing measure devised by modern man than the high colonic irrigation, or high enema. It is best described as a gentle, effective method of hydrotherapy used to cleanse the large intestine. The high colonic cleans out the sigmoid, descending, transverse, and ascending colon, which, in total, measures approximately five feet in the average adult. Fecal matter and waste can accumulate over a period of years around the inner lining and convolutions of the colon. Since numerous lymphatics are directly attached to the outer walls of the colon, toxic matter constantly feeds the lymphatic attachments and invades the lymphatic chain. A properly administered high colonic irrigation is capable of flushing out impacted waste matter that has adhered to the inner walls of the large intestine. Once this is accomplished, the impurities will have been flushed out; consequently, the “seepage” of toxins will no longer occur.
The ultimate benefit is that this relieves the tendency toward chronic constipation, thereby aiding in preventing intestinal stasis (an undue delay in the passage of fecal matter along the intestines). A properly administered high colonic can often mean the difference between success and failure for the psoriatic because a good technician, experienced in high colonic therapy, is not easy to find, and the sanitary conditions of the unit itself are as important as the technique applied. It is of the utmost importance that strict sanitary conditions prevail wherever colonies are administered. Even though the bowel may not be considered a sterile area, it should be cleansed with sterile equipment to avoid contamination. If the therapist who administers the colonic, usually a registered nurse, is reputable and maintains his or her equipment according to strict professional requirements, there should be no problem. If a patient feels apprehensive about either the condition or the appearance of the unit or the qualifications of the technician, I advise him to excuse himself under the guise that he will have to give it more thought. I advise that he not return if there is any question about the professionalism of the technician or the sanitary condition of the unit.
In recent years, disposable nozzles and hoses have become available. They are used on a patient only once and then discarded. Needless to say, the chances of infection are greatly reduced, if not eliminated, when disposables are used.
The extremes to which opponents of colonic irrigation go to make their point is ridiculous. They talk of the possibility of depletion of sodium and dehydration, the possibility of bowel infection, and the possibility of destroying the bacterial flora necessary for normal bowel function. Their biggest argument seems to be that the patient may become dependent on colonies from overuse. To say that these possibilities do not exist is just as ridiculous. Of course, they exist-as do surgical mishaps and dangerous side effects from drugs-in spite of all necessary precautions being taken. Statistically, there is far less chance of any harm befalling a patient from a colome than from drugs ot surgical procedures. The admitted potential dangers of MTX and PUVA are well known and well documented, yet both are widely used in leading psoriatic centers as well as in private practices.
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If for any reason a patient cannot have a high colonic a home enema is advised. The difference between a high colonic and a home enema is that an enema usually cleans only the descending and sigmoid segments of the colon (about ten to twelve inches), whereas the high colonic cleans out the transverse and ascending colon as well.
Another obvious difference is that a professional colonic, in most cases, must be performed by an operator at a specific time and at a designated facility, whereas a home enema may be applied in the privacy of one’s own home when it is convenient. Last, the expense must be considered, especially if several colonies are required. Colonies can cost anywhere from $50 to $100 each, depending on the facility’s location. A home enema, unless it is administered by a professional, is nominal in cost.
The patient would lie on his/her back in an empty bathtub, administer a home enema, and retain the water in his colon for as long as possible before evacuating. While in this position, she would do gentle exercises-knees to chest, elbows to knees, upside-down bicycle, and so forth-and then lie back with her knees up and massage the area of the colon, from side to side. This is a most effective way to stimulate the peristaltic action of the colon as well as to break away any fecal accumulations that may exist on the walls of the colon.
After practicing this procedure for several days in addition to following the measures in the regimen, psoriatic areas can greatly improve.
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