A simple and effective procedure for cleansing the body with clean water

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Feelings during and after the procedure

Contraindications

Is it dangerous to induce vomiting?

Application in yoga

What is better - medical or independent gastric lavage?

To maintain a healthy and clean body, there is a set of healthy habits. For example, wash your hands with soap, brush your teeth in the morning, take a contrast shower, etc. But there are organs whose cleanliness and healthy condition should be taken special care of - our digestive system. All the food we eat passes through the stomach and intestines, and the health of the entire body depends on their condition. To keep the stomach, and as a result, the intestines clean, there is a procedure that few people know about, but its health benefits are enormous. Moreover, it is not at all complicated - for this you will need a container of clean water, and nothing more. This procedure will not only ensure the hygiene of your stomach, but will also protect you from many diseases.

Instructions for performing the procedure

To carry out the procedure correctly, follow the step-by-step instructions:

In the morning, after waking up, prepare 0.5 - 2 liters of clean filtered water.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap. Fingernails should be cut short.
Squat down with your hands on your knees and your legs slightly closer to your body. Drink all the water in this position.
Stand up and bend over at a 90 degree angle. Don't bend too low to avoid causing excess blood flow to your head.
Place your left hand on the stomach area. Then trigger the gag reflex by massaging the back of your tongue with the index and middle fingers of your other hand.
Induce a gag reflex until you get rid of the water. Usually it is enough to repeat the manipulation 5-7 times.

For beginners, to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to repeat the procedure every morning for a month, and then you can continue the practice in a maintenance mode 1-2 times a week. If you have any diseases (see section “Contraindications”), the possibility and frequency of the procedure should be discussed with your doctor.

Traditional methods

Proper nutrition is the key to good gastrointestinal function

1st recipe

Eggplant is not only tasty, but also a healthy fruit. Its peel is rich in antimicrobial substances that can cleanse the gastric mucosa and intestines of bacteria that cause harm to the body. Eggplant seeds will rid the intestinal tract of harmful mucus, bacteria and even worms. In addition, the purple vegetable is useful for obesity, because it contains tartronic acid, which is responsible for fat metabolism.

2nd recipe

A decoction of pine needles can also be used to cleanse toxins. Preparation of the decoction: crushed pine needles collected this year (5 tablespoons) are poured with boiling water (2 cups). The needles are boiled for 10 minutes over low heat and then infused overnight. In the morning, the tincture is filtered and stored in a thermos. Warm tincture is drunk every 25 minutes throughout the day, instead of water. The finished pine decoction is only good for a day, so the next portion is prepared anew. The next morning, after the cleansing procedure, drink a glass of rosehip, mint, chamomile or knotweed decoction.

3rd recipe

The digestive tract can also become clogged

Every morning, drink freshly squeezed white cabbage juice. The dose of juice increases gradually from 50 grams to a glass. In addition, cabbage juice is useful for peptic ulcers.

4th recipe

Cleanse your stomach with garlic infusion. Preparation of tincture: chopped garlic is poured with vodka in a ratio of 1:5. Garlic is infused in a warm room (not lower than +20 degrees) for 7 days. After which the liquid is filtered and stored in a container with a tight lid. The tincture is prepared according to all the rules; it should be transparent, yellowish in color, with a garlicky aroma, but not very pronounced. Application: 5 drops per spoon of water, 3 times a day.

What is the point of this procedure? Why is it necessary to cleanse the stomach and intestines?

Regularly performing a stomach cleansing procedure with water has the following beneficial effects:

Detoxification of the entire body occurs due to the removal of toxins from the gastrointestinal tract;
The intestines are cleansed, peristalsis improves, and digestion efficiency increases;
The stomach is cleansed of old mucus and bile;
The acid-base balance of the stomach is stabilized, high acidity is eliminated;
Symptoms of upset and indigestion disappear;
Relieves inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and esophagus;
The muscles of the stomach and esophagus are trained, the walls of organs are strengthened;
The digestive system begins to work more efficiently, the absorption of nutrients improves;
The toxic load on the liver is reduced;
The kidneys and urinary tract are cleansed;
Metabolism accelerates;
Excess fat deposits are burned;
Dehydration of the body is prevented;
Symptoms of bronchitis and asthma are relieved;
Headache calms down;
The manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (chronic reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus) are reduced;
The manifestations of bile reflux (reflux of bile into the stomach) are reduced;
The condition of the skin improves, acne and abscesses disappear;
The tear ducts are cleared, dry eye syndrome is prevented;
The salivary glands are cleansed and stimulated;
Symptoms of depression disappear, the functioning of the nervous system stabilizes;
Chronic fatigue syndrome disappears, energy and a surge of strength appear.

Indications and contraindications

An unfavorable state of the body most often manifests itself in the form of nausea, gag reflex and belching. Naturally, it is not always necessary to cleanse the digestive organs when these signs appear. Once toxins enter the stomach, a person develops symptoms of acute gastritis.

Inflammation is accompanied by abdominal pain, weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and increased body temperature. In most cases, this clinical picture provides grounds for diagnosing acute poisoning. In case of acute alcohol intoxication, incoherent speech, confusion, redness of the neck and face, and disorientation in space are added to all the above-mentioned symptoms.

When drinking large amounts, an alcoholic coma may develop, which is accompanied by loss of consciousness, decreased body temperature, dilated pupils, thready pulse and breathing. Cleaning the gastric pouch helps bring the patient out of a comatose state.

As is known, poisoning from poisonous mushrooms can cause death. The main target of mushroom poison is the liver. If you do not cleanse the digestive organ in a timely manner and do not remove the eaten mushrooms from the body, liver failure will develop in the near future, which will have irreversible consequences.

Celandine is a well-known plant used in folk medicine to treat various diseases. Many patients, when self-medicating, simply forget that this is a poisonous herb. If you use the plant in large dosages, you can seriously harm yourself.

When poisoned with celandine, nausea, convulsions appear, blood pressure drops, the pulse slows down, and the functioning of the nervous system is inhibited. The first thing to do is rinse the stomach. To quickly remove toxic substances from the body, a large amount of liquid is injected into the blood.

Gastric lavage is indicated in the following cases:

acute poisoning with food, alcohol, drugs, mushrooms;
stenosis, or narrowing of the cardiac sphincter of the stomach;
weakening of the muscle tone of the stomach or duodenum;
intestinal obstruction;
stagnation of gastric contents;
release of toxins into the stomach, for example, in chronic renal failure.

Most often, gastric lavage is done in case of poisoning

And experts also recommend cleaning in case of heaviness and nausea that arise after overeating. For diagnostic purposes, cleansing is prescribed for diseases of the stomach, mainly when cancer is suspected. And manipulation is also indicated for the purpose of identifying the pathogen during inflammatory processes in the lungs and bronchi.

This applies to cases where the patient swallows sputum. Another reason for manipulation is an infectious lesion of the stomach. The procedure has an impressive list of contraindications:

Indigestion

convulsions;
epileptic seizure;
unconscious state;
myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, angina pectoris;
scars after burns of the esophagus;
stomach or intestinal bleeding;
esophageal stenosis;
peptic ulcer;
the presence of blood clots in the vomit;
inability to swallow.

Manipulation is also undesirable during the period of bearing a child. It can lead to increased uterine tone and involuntary miscarriage. The exception is cases when gastric lavage was prescribed by a specialist and the procedure is carried out under the strict supervision of medical workers.

If intoxication of the body was caused by gasoline or kerosene, it is prohibited to rinse the stomach yourself. This is fraught with burns to the mucous membrane. The patient should be taken to the hospital, where cleaning will be carried out using a probe. Cleaning should not be carried out in case of acute diseases of the digestive organs, for example, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

What happens during the procedure

Vomiting is a complex process controlled by the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata. As a person drinks water, the pressure in the stomach increases and the walls of the organ stretch, resulting in stimulation of the receptors of the tenth pair of cranial nerves. Subsequent pressure on the root of the tongue with your fingers easily causes a gag reflex. The act of vomiting involves the muscular walls of the stomach, the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles. Their synchronous tension leads to an increase in pressure in the abdominal and thoracic cavity. At the same time, the following happens:

the gastroesophageal and pharyngoesophageal sphincters relax;
muscle tone of the pyloric part of the stomach, duodenum and jejunum increases;
the mechanism of reverse reflux of water into the stomach is triggered, and from the stomach into the esophagus.

Subsequently, the water is pushed into the oral cavity.

During the procedure, a person feels the following changes:

breathing quickens;
salivation increases;
Tears begin to flow from the eyes;
sweat is released;
Blood pressure rises, blood rushes to the upper body;
metabolism accelerates;
Abdominal muscles tense;
Thanks to the movements of the diaphragm, the internal organs are massaged.

After the procedure, practitioners note good health, vigor and clarity of mind.

Taking care of the cleanliness of the gastrointestinal tract is the key to health and longevity

A healthy person should have a healthy gastrointestinal tract. According to most scientists, an unhealthy gastrointestinal tract is the root of all diseases.

The digestive tract can be divided into four sections through which food sequentially passes:

Oral cavity.
Stomach.
Small intestine.
Colon.

In each of these compartments, food is exposed to a certain type of influence. Moreover, the success of each subsequent department depends on how effectively the work was done in the previous one. It all starts from the mouth - food must be thoroughly chewed and mixed with saliva, otherwise its absorption will be impaired in all subsequent sections of the gastrointestinal tract.

Next, the food enters the stomach, where it mixes with gastric juice, acquiring a semi-liquid state. How efficiently the stomach digests food depends on how efficiently the small intestine functions, in which nutrients are absorbed from the food bolus. Next, the remaining food enters the large intestine, from where it is eliminated from the body through the anus.

If the entire gastrointestinal tract works flawlessly, then the human body receives enough nutrients, vitamins and minerals even from a small amount of food. Conversely, if one or more sections of the gastrointestinal tract are not working efficiently, then the digestion process itself becomes ineffective - a person receives little nutrients and energy, even when eating large amounts of food. And ineffective digestion is the source of most chronic diseases, as well as the first and main cause of chronic fatigue syndrome and loss of strength. In addition, eating large amounts of food inevitably leads to obesity.

The only process in the digestive chain that we can consciously control is chewing food. This process is extremely important - many diseases begin precisely because we are too lazy to chew food properly.

But then the food enters the stomach, and nothing depends on our consciousness. But we can help our stomach by maintaining its health. And since everything that enters the intestines passes through the stomach, by taking care of the stomach, we also take care of the intestines, and as a result, of the entire body.

It should be noted that dividing the body into separate organs is only a modern convention. In fact, everything in the body is inextricably interconnected. And if toxins accumulate in the stomach and intestines, they will certainly enter the bloodstream, poisoning all other organs and tissues. Therefore, cleansing the stomach and intestines is, without a doubt, the key to health and the path to healing from chronic diseases. Thanks to the procedure we describe, you will be able to take care of the cleanliness and health of your gastrointestinal tract, rid your body of toxins, and therefore eliminate the main cause of most chronic diseases, ensuring your health and longevity. You will find a link to the material at the end of the article, in the “Sources of Information” section.

Folk remedies for removing waste and toxins

The intestines and stomach can be cleansed with regular foods. This is the softest and most gentle method, since it is not capable of causing much harm to the digestive organs.

The method stimulates natural bowel movements, acting as a laxative. The following foods are readily available and are among the most effective ways to cleanse the stomach and intestines at home:

Apples

They are best used during fasting days, when you can only consume this fruit, but in unlimited quantities. Along with apples, you need to drink plenty of water and herbal tea.

Dried fruits

Well-known ones will help to improve the functioning of the digestive tract: dried apricots, figs, prunes, as well as stinging nettle. The indicated ingredients are taken in equal proportions, 300 grams each, and ground well. Honey and aloe are added to them, 100 g each, respectively. Take the resulting mixture twice a day, one spoon at a time. The course of admission is 10 days.

Porridge

They have a lot of nutrients and vitamins that will not only help cleanse the gastrointestinal tract, but strengthen the entire body. In this case, any types of cereals are suitable: rice, buckwheat, quinoa, oats, millet, pearl barley.

One way to unload toxins is to drink a glass of water on an empty stomach in the morning, then eat a portion of porridge for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the same time, do not forget to drink enough water or juice.

Cleansing with rice grains will take longer, as you need to steep 1 cup of rice for 5 days. The water is changed daily and the rice is washed.

It is then boiled for a few minutes and divided into 5 servings for daily breakfast. After such a breakfast, it is recommended not to eat for 4 hours. The course of cleansing using this method is designed for 40 days. And it should be done once a year.

Juices

Freshly squeezed juices or fresh juices have a good effect. You can choose any fruit or a combination of them: apples, pears, oranges, grapefruits, etc.

But it is best to give preference to sour fruits, since the fruit acid they contain helps break down toxins and remove them.

You need to drink at least 2 liters of juice per day and it is best not to eat food at all. Take the juice at regular intervals, for example, every hour. This will prevent your appetite from running wild and relieve you from the pangs of hunger.

Kefir

This method of cleansing the stomach and intestines at home is based on the same principles as when cleansing with juice. You need to choose kefir with any fat content and consume it all day, excluding any meals. This product cleanses the microflora and eliminates the proliferation of rotting bacteria in feces.

Bran

They contain very beneficial fiber for the body, which, when mixed with water, swells in the walls of the colon, which promotes its contraction and emptying. This option will take much longer - 1 month.

It is necessary to eat 2 tablespoons of bran 15 minutes before each meal. They should be washed down with clean non-carbonated water, tea or juice.

If you exclude liquid, there will be no positive effect, since the bran will not swell. It is not recommended to take more than 6 tablespoons per day.

Beet

This vegetable has a lot of useful substances that help strengthen the entire body as a whole. Cleaning with this product lasts 1 week. It is necessary to grate the beets and squeeze the juice out of them.

Roll the remaining mixture into small balls and store in the refrigerator. Beetroot juice is consumed in the evening before bed, and the balls should be eaten half an hour before each meal.

Flax seeds

To cleanse the body, take 1 teaspoon of flax seeds and pour boiling water for at least 5 hours. You need to take 1 glass of boiling water. The resulting mass should be consumed within one week before bedtime. It is very important to eat the seeds along with the liquid.

Rowan

It is best to harvest rowan in the fall. An ordinary red rowan is suitable for this method. You need to take 1 teaspoon of rowan and mash it well. Then pour 1 glass of cold boiled water.

This solution must be left to steep for at least 8 hours. And then use it within one day at any time. This course can be extended to several days.

Rose hip

Grind 100 grams of dry rose hips in a blender; a meat grinder or coffee grinder is also suitable. Pour the resulting mass with warm boiled water until the consistency resembles thick sour cream. After this, let it sit for several hours. Take once a day, preferably in the evening, the entire mass.

For this detoxification method, you can take already steamed rose hips and also grind them in any available way. The resulting slurry should be taken 2 hours after dinner.

Laminaride

It is a regular sea herb in the form of granules, which can be bought at any pharmacy. Once in the intestines, sea grass swells and removes all unnecessary toxins from the body. These granules should be taken according to the instructions on the package in the morning on an empty stomach for 7 days.

Honey

Removing toxins with honey is one of the most pleasant ways to cleanse not only the stomach and intestines at home, but the entire body. The easiest option is cleansing with honey water. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of honey in a glass of water at room temperature and drink in the morning on an empty stomach. The course of treatment is 1-1.5 months.

You can also mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice in 1 glass of warm water. You can take this solution in the morning before meals or during the day 20 minutes before meals.

Honey goes well with aloe and enhances its effect. Grind a few aloe leaves in a meat grinder and add 1-2 tablespoons of honey to them. Store the resulting pulp in the refrigerator and consume it in the morning before meals or in the evening before bed.

Herbal infusions

Senna herb has one of the most powerful laxative effects. It can be purchased at the pharmacy, both stems and leaves. They are sold in the form of powder, tablets or tea to choose from.

One option for using this remedy: pour 1-2 teaspoons of dry leaves of this herb into 250 ml of boiling water. Let sit covered for 15 minutes and consume in the evening before going to bed.

You can also make your own cleansing herbal mixture from: 4 teaspoons of dandelion or immortelle, 3 tablespoons of buckthorn, 2 tablespoons of fennel seeds, and one spoon of mint. Mix all these herbs, pour 1 teaspoon of herbal mixture with 1 glass of boiling water. Take throughout the day, for at least 7 days.

Castor oil

Since castor oil has a specific odor, it is better to take it by mixing it with bran, lemon juice or kefir. One option is to mix 1 teaspoon each of bran and castor oil, crushed to a powder. Then add 1 tablespoon of kefir. Take this mixture for 10 days, either on an empty stomach or 2 hours after dinner.

Another method is also to mix castor oil and lemon juice. Oil is taken at the rate of 1 gram per 1 kg of weight, then it is heated and mixed with juice at the rate of: 2 parts juice and 1 part oil.

Cleansing with water

Cleansing the gastrointestinal tract can be done with the most accessible means - water. People who drink enough water a day, 10-14 glasses, help the intestines get rid of unnecessary waste faster and protect it from unwanted consequences such as constipation.

Plain water helps intestinal motility, thereby stimulating the excretion of feces. A more effective way is to use salt water. The essence of this method is that salt water is more easily absorbed by the intestinal walls and, accordingly, washes all the folds of this organ well.

First of all, you need to prepare a solution - mix 1 liter of water with 1-2 teaspoons of sea salt, not iodized. The resulting liquid should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach.

The solution is effective for 1 hour, so it is better not to plan important things and stay close to the toilet. If there is no laxative effect after 2 hours, then you should drink another 1 liter of water with salt.

Many doctors advise drinking enough water until you start having watery bowel movements. But you can drink salt water on an empty stomach every day or during the day before meals.

How to cleanse the stomach and intestines with soda

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate breaks down in the human body into salt, carbon dioxide and water. It reacts with stomach acid and is a good colon cleanser. Baking soda helps get rid of unnecessary gas, bloating, pain, and also speeds up the process of bowel movements.

To cleanse the body, you need to drink a soda solution in the morning on an empty stomach. To do this, dissolve 1 teaspoon of soda in 50 ml of warm water and mix well. The resulting solution must be drunk completely. You can repeat this procedure for several days.

Another way is to mix baking soda and apple cider vinegar. This solution is used as needed, as it has a strong laxative effect.

You need to mix 1/2 teaspoon of soda and 2 tbsp. spoons of vinegar. It is better to give preference to block vinegar. Dissolve this mixture in a glass of water and mix well.

Benefits of the procedure

Improvement of the gastrointestinal tract and the body as a whole

Filling the stomach with water on an empty stomach and then inducing vomiting helps to relax the stomach muscles and relieve tension in the organ. Water completely washes the stomach and removes old mucus, stagnant bile, toxins and dead epithelium from it. The organ is cleansed at the cellular level.

By cleansing the stomach and removing toxins, this technique heals the entire body. The stomach, freed from excess mucus and toxins, begins to perform optimal digestive function, resulting in more efficient absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, which makes the digestive tract as a whole more efficient. At the same time, the toxic load on the liver is reduced. The healing effect of the procedure is reflected in improved health, increased energy and activation of vitality.

Reducing the load on the liver

Regular cleansing with clean water has a beneficial effect not only on the stomach itself. Everything that is absorbed into the blood from the stomach and intestines - both nutrients and harmful substances - enters the liver through the portal vein, where a huge amount of work occurs - the breakdown and neutralization of toxins. By clearing your stomach in the morning, you will be doing your liver a big favor by reducing the toxic load on it. Nowadays, when food products are full of preservatives, nitrates and carcinogens, and the human liver is working hard, this procedure is especially relevant.

Weight loss

Cleansing the stomach with water leads to weight loss for several reasons:

A healthy gastrointestinal tract promotes more efficient digestion, which will keep you full while eating less.
When a person struggles with excess weight, as fat is burned, toxins are released from adipose tissue. In order for the process of losing weight to truly lead to a healthier body and not be accompanied by intoxication, it is necessary to regularly get rid of these toxins.
In the process of vomiting, a number of muscles are involved, blood pressure increases, intestinal motility increases, endocrine glands actively work - all this leads to stimulation of blood circulation and acceleration of metabolism, due to which the body intensively breaks down fats and carbohydrates, including using up fat reserves.

Important!

All of the above beneficial effects relate only to the procedure we described, i.e. cleansing the stomach with water on an empty stomach. Don't expect any health benefits from throwing up food - they're two completely different things.

Improved pulmonary function

According to observations, due to detoxification of the body and muscle movements during the procedure, the condition of people with pulmonary diseases such as bronchitis and bronchial asthma improves.

In 2022, the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine published a study on the effects of gastric cleansing with water using self-induced vomiting on pulmonary function in experienced practitioners and novices. The study involved 18 people, 9 of whom had previously practiced this procedure, and 9 of whom had not. Lung functions were tested before the procedure and 10 minutes after it. The results of the study showed significant changes for the better: an increase in the vital capacity of the lungs, the volume of forced inspiration, as well as a decrease in the reserve volume of exhalation and a decrease in the respiratory rate. Based on the results of the study, scientists came to the conclusion that the procedure of cleansing the stomach with water on an empty stomach, with regular practice, helps to increase the endurance of the respiratory muscles and reduce airway resistance. The researchers noted that such findings indicate the need to study the possibility of using this procedure in the treatment of motion sickness, as well as pulmonary diseases such as bronchitis and bronchial asthma. You will find a link to the study at the end of the article, in the “Sources of Information” section.

Benefits of colon cleansing

Normally, lactobacilli are responsible for cleansing the body and neutralizing pathogenic microflora. However, if there is severe clogging or slagging, even they cannot cope with this task. The reasons why toxins and blockages accumulate in the intestines are: physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle, biliary dyskinesia, chronic intestinal diseases, constant stress, poor environment, poor or unbalanced nutrition, and the predominance of fast food in the diet.

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Benefits of colon cleansing
Diet rules for colon cleansing
Colon cleansing diet for ten days
Colon cleansing diet for one day
Contraindications for the cleansing diet

At the initial stage, intestinal blockage practically does not manifest itself in anything. Only over time do you begin to feel weakness, deterioration in well-being, and decreased performance. Skin problems arise. If measures are not taken at this stage, other symptoms will appear in the near future: flatulence, indigestion, nausea. The person becomes irritable, feels tired even in the absence of exercise, and begins to gain weight.

Among the proven methods of removing toxins and waste from the intestines, a special diet is in the lead. A specially selected diet helps normalize peristalsis and metabolic processes. As a result, a person feels an increase in vitality, unpleasant symptoms such as bloating, allergic reactions, skin problems disappear, and extra pounds disappear.

Additional recommendations

To correctly perform the gastric lavage technique, read the important recommendations:

The procedure should be performed in the morning, on an empty stomach.
It is recommended to empty your bowels before the procedure.
0.5 liters of water is the minimum volume at which the procedure makes sense. Over time, you can increase the volume to 1-2 liters of water. According to the experience of practitioners, one liter is enough for a complete gastric lavage.
For the procedure, use clean still water. The water should not be cold (this can cause stomach muscle cramps) or too hot, ideally it should correspond to body temperature (about 36 degrees). In practice, water at room temperature is usually used.
Strictly follow the recommendation regarding the position in which to induce the gag reflex - bending over. Do not dispose of water while standing.
After rinsing, it is recommended to wait 30 minutes before eating breakfast to give the stomach lining time to prepare for food intake.
To trigger the gag reflex, stick your fingers into your throat as deep as possible and press on the root of your tongue. Some practitioners use three fingers at once: the middle, ring and little fingers. As soon as the water starts to come out, remove your fingers from your throat and do not use them until the urge to gag ends.
Don't overdo the amount of gag reflex you trigger in an attempt to get all the water back. Some of the water will have time to pass into the intestines, so you will not be able to eliminate the same amount of water that you drank. Remember: do not force yourself - the procedure should be easy and pleasant.
After the procedure, you may feel a barely noticeable taste of bile in your mouth - this is normal. You will find a link to the material at the end of the article.

Preparing to cleanse the stomach and intestines at home

The procedure for cleansing the digestive tract begins with the intestines, since it is the most polluted part of the body. All food waste accumulates in its bends and turns into fecal stones.

They undergo a process of decay over time and are absorbed back into the walls of the colon, and then spread throughout the body. The intestines work most actively in the fall, so it is believed that the removal of toxins is best done at this time.

Doctors advise starting preparation by changing your diet. A month before the expected removal of food waste, you need to give up flour, sweet and fatty foods, and drink alcohol and energy drinks. Additionally, doctors recommend drinking at least 1.5-2 liters of water per day, based on 30 ml per 1 kg of weight.

Feelings during and after the procedure

Have you decided to try the procedure of cleansing the stomach with water, and are you prepared to experience discomfort? We hasten to reassure you! When vomiting food, any person really experiences unpleasant sensations. However, this technique has only a distant resemblance to pathological vomiting.

People who practice cleansing the stomach with water notice that the sensations during the procedure are not at all similar to ordinary vomiting, which happens when you feel unwell. The water comes out easily, and the procedure brings only a pleasant feeling of cleansing the stomach, providing energy for the whole day.

And this is natural, because cleansing is carried out exclusively on an empty stomach - only water and a small amount of gastric mucus will come out of it, so you will not feel nausea. Quite the contrary, the procedure can help get rid of nausea if it exists. In addition, the water released from the stomach will not have an unpleasant odor. After the first 1-2 procedures, you will overcome this psychological barrier, and you will finally be convinced that in terms of sensations, this technique has nothing in common with pathological vomiting.

Contraindications

This procedure is contraindicated in the following cases:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding;
Hypertension (high blood pressure);
Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum during exacerbation;
Diaphragmatic hernia.

The procedure can only be performed under the supervision of a doctor in the following pathologies:

Abdominal hernia;
Heart diseases;
Varicose veins of the esophagus;
Exacerbation of gastritis.

Cleaning activities

You need to cleanse your stomach correctly!

Before we look at ways to cleanse the stomach, it will be useful to know why such cleansing is needed. The stomach is a bag with folds and performs more than one important function. Firstly, gastric juice is secreted and accumulates in the stomach, which affects the chemical changes in the contents of the stomach.

Secondly, food crushed into the stomachs penetrates the duodenum, where it is digested and then absorbed into the intestines. Unfortunately, not all food is digested, therefore, its remains interfere with the normal secretion of gastric juice and the functioning of all organs of the digestive system.

All of the above reduces the body's resistance to disease. In order for your body to work without failure, like a Swiss watch, it is necessary to cleanse the stomach. Proctologists recommend gastric cleansing, also known as colon hydrotherapy, in medical institutions under the supervision of a specialist who monitors the patient’s condition during the entire procedure. Colon hydrotherapy is a painless procedure, does not disturb the microflora, and is therefore very effective.

What is better - medical or independent gastric lavage?

When gastric lavage is performed using spontaneous vomiting, the bottom and inlet of the stomach are actively washed, whereas during normal lavage using a medical catheter, this part of the stomach is not cleansed. Thus, the procedure we described is more effective than even gastric lavage in a hospital setting, which is practiced in cases of poisoning.

The material has an information and reference function! Before using any pharmaceuticals or medical services, you must consult a specialist!

Gastric lavage in children

Timely cleansing of the stomach will help avoid serious consequences, and in some cases even save lives. The procedure is performed for food poisoning, intestinal infections, and abnormalities in the development of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract).

Cleaning the stomach is advisable only in the first hours after poisoning. A later procedure will not give positive results. Subsequently, toxins are absorbed into the bloodstream and disrupt the functioning of internal organs.

All metabolic processes in a child’s body occur much faster, so cleansing the stomach is the most effective method of getting rid of toxins. When intoxicated, the child becomes lethargic, apathetic, and refuses to eat. Poisoning is usually accompanied by diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, nausea, and fever.

Children love to try everything, so poisoning at this age is a common occurrence. Kids can drink table vinegar, soy sauce or some other food seasonings. Household chemicals are especially dangerous. If a child tries fabric bleach or fabric softener, it can be fatal.

Children often make it to the pharmacy. They may taste different tablets or syrups. An overdose of medications is a direct indication for flushing the gastric pouch. Children of the first year of life must be swaddled before washing.

Unconscious babies should be intubated. A special tube is inserted into the larynx and trachea to ensure patency of the airway. If the child is no more than four months old, the manipulation should be carried out using a nasogastric tube. It must be administered by medical professionals in a specialized institution.

Let's consider the gastric lavage algorithm. A tube with a small diameter is inserted into the stomach through the nasal cavity. A cushion is placed under the baby's shoulders and the head is tilted back. For pain relief, one drop of lidocaine is injected into the nose. However, first you should make sure there is no allergic reaction. Manipulation is carried out with clean hands.

The distance from the bridge of the nose to the navel is marked on the probe. The baby is placed on his side. The probe is carefully inserted into the nasal cavity with smooth rotational movements. A syringe with a washing solution is attached to its other end. Next, the probe is raised up and the liquid is smoothly introduced. After this, the hose is lowered down, the syringe is removed and the liquid is allowed to flow out freely. The manipulation is repeated until a clear solution comes out of the probe.

Volume of liquid for gastric lavage for a child

It is better for parents to avoid amateur activities. When lavaging the stomach, it is not so easy to correctly calculate the required volume of liquid. To wash the intestines, children under one year old are given an enema. It is best to use a syringe; it is safer than the Esmarch mug. The total volume of liquid should not exceed one liter.

The child should be placed on his left side, and an oilcloth should be placed underneath. Warm water is used as a solution. The anus and the tip of the syringe are lubricated with Vaseline. This is a fairly effective procedure, especially if the child refuses to drink a lot of fluid and inducing vomiting is impossible.

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To empty the stomach of an older child, it is best to use a probe with a wider diameter. It is inserted through the mouth. Before manipulation, hygiene measures must be taken. The oral cavity must be treated with a cotton swab dipped in a furatsilin solution. The probe is lubricated with glycerin or vaseline ointment.

For manipulation, use boiled water at room temperature. It is better not to use a solution of potassium permanganate, as it can cause a burn to the mucous membrane. The amount of solution administered is calculated taking into account the age of the child. In small children, the stomach volume is not so large.

At home, the child should be given liquid to drink, and then induce a gag reflex in him by pressing on the root of the tongue. Herbal infusion or salt water can be used as a rinse liquid. Next, the baby is seated in his arms, and a basin for vomit is placed next to him. At the end of the procedure, the oral cavity is rinsed with plain water.

Salt water causes a slight spasm in the stomach, which slows down the absorption of toxins and poisons. Finally, let's talk a little about liquids that help flush the stomach. The most famous and accessible is saline solution. To prepare it, you need to mix a teaspoon of table salt with a liter of boiled water.

The liquid must be homogeneous, so it must be thoroughly mixed. You can also cleanse the stomach using adsorbing agents, for example, Activated carbon, Enterosgel or Polysorb. These drugs bind toxic substances. Along with vomiting, poisons are removed.

For poisoning with acids, such as vinegar, it is best to use a soda solution. To prepare it, you need to take two teaspoons of baking soda and one liter of water. If the intoxication of the body was caused by alkalis, experts recommend a solution of citric acid. Dilute a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice in a liter of water.