Why did you include a discussion tipping the babysitter? The question was about tipping a colonic therapist. As I mentioned, and I totally agreee with Vallerie-NO, you shouldn’t tip for a paid service rendered. But then too, if you’ve bee going to a colonic therapist for some time, of course, why not give him or her a Christmas gift or ”consideration”? They’d appreciate that, I’m sure.   [End]
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Tipping at a colonic irrigation clinic or facility that ”appreciates” tipping -doesn’t sound like a common practice. You go there, have a service rendered and pay the fee expected. And considerang as well, how rates for colonics have skyrocketed over the years, some places on the verge of charging almost $200.00 for what once went for anywhere, from say $55-$65, there shouldn’t be any tipping expected!!   [End]
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Have you taken the time to call these establishments? If they’re legitimate they shouldn’t have any problems answering any questions that you as a prspective future client, might have. Ask them their price range, as these treatments (colonics) may have gone up significantly. As one poster mentioned and I’ll back her (Valerie CCT) that prices were once in the range of $60-$65, whereas now, at least in NYC they’re running about $100 to $160 per session. You should also ask what their colonic procedures entail, are they using an open or closed system, are their specuulums disposable or not, a ...
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I’m wondering if anyone on this board, who might come down with the flu (and I hope not) this year, might expect to have their rectal temperature taken during an ER Visit or a visit to your doctor.   [End]
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On the question of temperature a few questions come to mind. 1st, what is the temperature based on? Is is based on a person’s body temperature? If so would that necessitate the person having their temperature (and I’m assuming it would be a core reading))taken first to match the water temperature to their body temperature. 2nd, is there any guidelines or regulating factors that say how hot or cold a temperature a thereapist can administer? 3rd Is the temperature of the water regardless of type unit (Open or closed system)limited by the unit’s design, so as to remain around 37C or 98.6F wha ...
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If anyone has ever wondered what the old dreaded shots in the stomach rabies shot were like, here are some photos of them.   [End]
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I removed the flu file pictures. For those who viewed them I hope they weren’t offensive, as they were not intended to be.   [End]
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Anyone aware of a practitioner or who is a practitioner who gives vitamin and regular enemas in NYC?   [End]
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I know herbal enemas are administered, but I was uncertain as to whether those who use vitamins and take enemas are able to give themselves or others, enemas with vitamins. I’m sure vitamins come in some type liquid form, and could possibly be introduced as part of an enema. Does anyone know if this is or can be done?   [End]
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Thanks pinkcat. I can’t say for sure, but I do regular enemas now and perhaps, just perhaps, after years, that ”black-tire”like substance actually was inside me and finally was being released. I don’t remember any cramping. Anyway I’ll keep the regimen up, and hopefully it will enhance my colon as well as my health.   [End]
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Seems my photos exceed the limit for posting, but there are some good shots taken by my girlfriend. There are pre-temperature taking sequences and a rectal temperature followed by an enema. These pictures were done in a way not to be offensive to anyone on curezone. Sorry I can’t post them.   [End]
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I just came across this post. I am not surprised that such situations occur. To me, it’s mainstream medicine feeling threatened by holistic medicine. So what do they do? They get their connections with various govermental levels (trying to run our lives) and push for something like this. There are a fair number of people who get colonics, and among them are many notable people including a good number of celebrities. It is even alleged that the late Princess Diana also got colonics. I reside near NYC and have in the past taken colonics there. I hope such interference doesn’t occur in ...
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Over the years I’ve had many colonics and many many times I was told about ”black rubbery” substances that would be released. It was also described as ”snake-like” when released. I heard that so many times, but other than regular waste material, to the best of my knowledge, with me, that never occurred. I’ve been given both open and closed system colonics. I decided to start doing enemas after a number of years. I could get different views on this point, but I believe an enema especially one with a long rectal tube can reach farther into the large intestine and deliver water to parts of ...
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This is a follow-up to my own post. I saw a urologist today, and he had a female Physician’s Assistant with him. Well, he did an exam including the DRE and then she performed one as well. Not to be funny, but there certainly was a difference. I’d say his DRE was far more intense and ”aggresive” than hers. I think too, it depends on the person’s finger length, and how large it is, and how they conduct the exam. Anyway, he spoke with me, checked my records and just to be on the safe side had a PSA done and had me give a urine sample. He didn’t think there was anything wrong based on his DRE ...
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Hi, I just read your post. I don’t experiment, but I do give myself enemas, which for me anyway, have the benefits of helping me if I’m not feeling well, helping if I have a fever*, taking a couple and going through the process of taking water in then relieving myself, it sort of tires me out, and I find I get a restful sleep or a long nap, and just to cleanse my colon**. *If I’m not feeling well, either I will, or my roommate will take my rectal temperature, then the temperature taking is followed by a cooling enema (fleet bagenema)which either I give myself, or she administers. I beli ...
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I respect anybody’s concerns regarding mercury. But I would like to advise that with respect to thermometers (mercury glass thermometers)anyway, I think that there has been way too much made about them. I had one break in my mouth as a pre-teen. No ill effects, unless you deem getting your temperature taken rectally as a result, an ”ill effect”. I never experienced a rectal thermometer breaking during a temperature taking, and I had alot of them and periodically still have glass thermometers (rectal) used. Considering I was cut and may have even swallowed some mercury...I’m still here. Ag ...
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I had a check-up this past week, which included a DRE. My physician said she thought, based on what she ’felt’, that I’d need to see a specialist, and she alluded to in her remarks about the fingers used for the procedure. So I was left wondering if there might be a difference in one physician’s findings from another physician due to the length and girth of their respective finger.   [End]
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Fortunately, I haven’t had a bout of Flu in a number of years. There was a time or two, if I remember correctly, where despite the shot, I got the flu. I must be honest and admit, I never really looked into the issue of what is actually in a flu shot. As for mercury, I know it has been a source of concern with fever thermometers, as I became aware after two occasions where having my temperature taken, one time by mouth, and a few years later rectally, the thermometers broke! I did not suffer any problems though. I will certainly look up information on these preservatives as applied t ...
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A friend of mine told me she has just gotten over a case of chickenpox. Hadn’t seen her in a few weeks. I was wondering if at her age (early 20s) could such a condition be more detremental to someone her age or someone younger. She quipped regarding never having been vaccinated, but I didn’t get into that discussion. Being single w/ no children I won’t expound on the pros or cons of that issue. I raise the question as I’ve heard some ”childhood ailments”, when contracted at an older age, say in the late teens and twenties, can really have some devastating, permanent and possibly lethat ...
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Well, I’ve gotten them for years. Never had a reaction other than some tenderness at the injection site, and on a rare occasion, a mild achieness for a few hours after the shot. Didn’t run a temperature or experience any of the severe effects of an acute flu bout. I guess I do it because I think it’s a good preventative measure. As to my initial question, perhaps I should have and will post on the other Flu forum. Thanks though.   [End]
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Lumas, Thank you for responding. I am familiar with the facility you mentioned as well, I think I have found what I was ISO, but just the same, I appreciate your response.   [End]
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Sorry to be redundant, but I only saw the response to my post ISO enemas rather than colonics in NYC today. I initially poste a few weeks back. Someone responded advising they were a colonic therapist, but now gives herbal enemas. I re-submitted a post, again strting it as ISO... If the person who responded to my initial post from NYC could respond again and perhaps advise how to be reached for setting up appointments/sessions and other pertinent information, it would be appreciated. Thank You.   [End]
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Holisticenj responded to my earlier post. If he/she could furnish more info on availability and NYC local for herbal enemas, it would be appreciated. TRACKWALK. Thank You.   [End]
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Holisticenj, Hi, I just saw your response to my inquiry. Can you furnish any more info, i.e. where you’re located and how to set up an appointment?   [End]
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I hear what you’re saying. I am very aware that carelessness doing an enema, attempting a deep reach, can cause injury resulting in a perforated large intestine. I have had these hi-enemas as I refer to them given to me in the past by a nurse who would administer them. My feeling was that if I was requesting a procedure or action that might do me injury, she would have refused. Like you, when I started the enema, I was on my left side, and after a bit of water passing, I was soon in the knee-chest position, with my bottom up in the air, and the tube was slowly continually inserted until it ...
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First, I’ve had both treatments. Obviously a colonic I can’t self administer, whereas, as you indicated, an enema you can. Personally, I prefer to have an enema given to me, especially if I can get a colon rectal tube used and administered high into my large intestine for cleansing. I think this would be better than me trying to administer one myself. That’s why I’m interested in finding a person in the NYC area who would be able to do such a procedure. As well, I’ve heard and been told a colonic has a better reach. Not for the sake of arguing, but I think a colon rectal tube will be b ...
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I’m in search of a facility or thereapist(s) where or who administer both colonic irrigations and enemas, particularly enemas. I am interested in hearing from anyone who knows of a facility/clinic or therapists (s) in NYC and area that do enemas as well as colonic irrigations. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.   [End]
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Hi, I work in a federal medical facility. I get an annual exam and see a doctor periodically for some follow-up on a condition or two. During my last visit, thje doctor suggested I receive a flu shot. Beyond that, I’ve heard nothing along the lines of what you’ve heard. Hopefully the flu season, when it comes-will not be a rough one.   [End]
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To the two people who responded-Thank you. I appreciate your advice and the link I was directed to.   [End]
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I would like to know if anyone out there can answer this question: I use a Fleet Bagenema which has a tube approximately 5 feet in length. If I’m able to cause the tubing to become pliable enough to move freely (use of fairy warm solution-at or above body temperature to soften tube, making it pliable) into my rectum, can I (safely) continue to insert the tubing into and past the sigmoid colon up into the descending colon, across the transverse colon and into the ascending colon? Or would that not be a wise/safe thing to attempt. I’m trying to reach as much of my large intestine as possible ...
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I recently heard the term ”High colonic” used. I’ve always been curious to know just what this terms is referring to. Would it be the same as an ”enema”, or would it be the equivalent in meaning to ”colonic irrigation”?   [End]
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Re: Worried about privacy. Your questions and concerns are understandable. Having had colonics over the years, I’ve found that certified colon therapists are very discreet and professional. As for being exposed; well that’is to a degree, something that will probably occur. But realize, your exposure is very limited, as the only time you should be exposed, is upon insertion of the specuulum. As well, if this will be a first time event, hopefully you’ve investigated a few things. Have you determined the availability of colon therapists in your area or close by, where you can go? Then as well ...
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Hopefully your ailment IS the flu and not something else. If it IS the FLU, it’s most likely viral in nature, and other than taking fever reducers (if you’re suffering from fever)and something for aches and pain, getting as much rest as you can is probably your best bet. No joke here, consider some chicken soup and some fresh garlic (of course if you like garlic) Supposedly garlic has some very positive health benefits. Finally, if you can’t seem to shake this thing you have, see a doctor or visit an E.R. Hope you recover quickly.   [End]
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A friend of mine told me that her sister, who was in South America recently had to undergo rabies shots. Now here’s the strange part. She said her sister only received six, but were all administered in her abdomen. Does anyone know if the shots, even though far fewer than the 21 required years ago, can still be given abdominally?   [End]
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Cineruss, I haven’t been on the board in a while, but was glad to see a response to my questions. I appreciate you taking the time to post, and share your thoughts and comments on this. Thank You.   [End]
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Recently I was in a discussion with a person from the medical community, and the discussion on men’s health came up which prompted a discussion on prostate health. Then this person started to discuss the practice of prostate massages. Though the discussion was not sexual in nature, the description of how the actual massage was done, raised some questions in my mind Is there a practice medically indicated that would require such a procedure. From its description, it certainly would be invasive in so far as how the prostate is initially massaged digitally via the rectum. Then too it was said ...
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