With the importance of a clean colon becoming a priority for health conscious people everywhere, it is becoming more common to hear about a procedure called the coffee enema. Once thought to be a therapy only used in alternative medicine, the coffee enema is now becoming more of a mainstream therapy, its benefits praised by many doctors who attest to its effectiveness in cleaning out the colon and reducing the risk of inflammation and disease.
Why is the health of the colon so important?
Having a healthy colon is absolutely essential to your overall health and well being. If even one small segment of your colon is blocked or not absorbing nutrients properly, this can result in illness and disease that can affect all other systems in the body. An imbalance in the right bacteria, combined with deficiencies in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, can result in issues like constipation, diarrhea, and an inability to absorb valuable nutrients from the food that you eat.
Most people don’t give a lot of thought to the health of their colon until serious issues develop. Issues can quickly escalate and cause dire health consequences, even death, if not properly treated. Some of these issues include:
- Diverticulitis–an inflammation in the inner lining of the colon that causes infection
- Chron’s disease–a condition that causes acute swelling of the colon
- Ulcerative colitis–a condition that causes inflammation and sores in the inner lining of the colon
- Colon cancer–a condition caused when the cells of the body are triggered to reproduce rapidly, resulting in serious health consequences
Doing what you can to clean out your colon on a regular basis will help to reduce and even eliminate incidents of disease and poor health.
The coffee enema
The coffee enema originated around 1900, when German physicians were searching for alternative cancer therapies. During this time, the Gerson therapy gained popularity, and patients from all over the world sought out this treatment as a way of escaping traditional forms of medical intervention.
It is theorized that coffee enemas stimulate the production of bile and the body’s natural store of antioxidants, which are known to bring about healing.
Benefits of coffee enema therapy
Most patients report immediate benefits of multiple bowel movements that help to purge and cleanse the colon. Other reported benefits include:
- An improvement in immune system function
- Increased energy and vitality
- Reduction in yeast overgrowth
- Reduction in symptoms of autoimmune disease
- Removal of parasites in the digestive tract
- Elimination of heavy metals in the body
- Relieves depression
- Reduction in development of cancerous cells
The article “3 Main Benefits of Coffee Enemas (Plus 1 Instructional Guide)” from Microbe Formulas explains that bothersome and painful gut issues such as bloating, diarrhea, and constipation in any given week are reported by approximately 65 percent of all Americans. With these impressive statistics, it seems that coffee enema implementation should be a part of mainstream colon health therapies.
While there are not many conclusive studies that have been done with regard to the effectiveness of coffee enemas, many people testify that they are life changing and beneficial to their health. Mainstream medicine continues to report that regular colon cleansing is unnecessary, as the body has adequate systems of digestion and elimination that allow the body to cleanse itself naturally. But with that being said, it still does not hurt to perform manual cleansing to help your body.
Who is a good candidate for a coffee enema?
With the increasing amount of toxins, pollutants, and chemicals present in the air, water and food that we are continually exposed to, it becomes increasingly difficult for our bodies to keep up with digestion and elimination processes that effectively cleanse all systems in the body. Coffee enemas are a good alternative for cleansing the colon and liver from a heavy toxin load, allowing for much of this waste to be dealt with quickly and efficiently. Some doctors use coffee enemas as an effective alternative to laxatives, using them to cleanse the bowels before endoscopic procedures.
Are there risks associated with coffee enemas?
While there is a certain amount of risk associated with any medical procedure, the majority of patients experience minimal side effects as a result of having a coffee enema. There have been three deaths reported that inconclusively pointed to this procedure, but these deaths were likely the result of secondary infections caused by contamination or pre-existing medical conditions that contributed to their deaths.
Some side effects reported by patients include:
- Burns in or near the rectum
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cramping, bloating
- Bowel perforation
- Secondary infections
What does a coffee enema procedure entail?
While a coffee enema can be performed at home, extreme caution should be used when performing the procedure. To reduce the risk of infections and complications, it is advised to seek medical assistance from a doctor or holistic practitioner to perform the procedure correctly. During the procedure, you may feel full and bloated, cramped or even nauseous as toxins are stirred up and subsequently released from your body. In addition, you may feel shaky as a result of the caffeine present in the coffee that is absorbed by the walls of your colon. Rest after your procedure, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and other health complications.
Most mainstream doctors do not advocate the use of coffee enemas as an effective colon cleansing protocol. Those who have had coffee enemas do attest to their effectiveness in improving health and digestion, eliminating bowel issues, and improving energy levels. Conclusive statistics are difficult to find on coffee enemas; ultimately it is a decision that you must make as you weigh the pros and cons of this procedure and what it means for your health. If you choose to perform the procedure yourself, it is important that you assess your health in the days that follow to determine if further medical care and intervention are needed. Know what you are getting into, and be prepared to seek medical attention if necessary.
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