I have used
"organic" coffee enemas for over 20 years with great success.
They are great for Lymies who are going through detox from Lyme protocols.
Without my coffee enemas I don't know how I would have gotten through some of
the herxing I had from Lyme die-off. The following article by Dr Wilson is an
excellent article on the proper procedure of doing the enemas.
Angel Huggzzzz
Linda or Angel
LymeAngl@aol.com
Detoxification Procedures
http://www.drlwilson.com/detox_protocols.htm#coffee
No claims are made for any procedures described here. Nor are these procedures
intended as treatments or prescriptions for any disease or condition. The
following is presented for educational purposes only.
COFFEE ENEMAS
Why in the world would someone use coffee in an enema?
That is the question I asked when my health practitioner suggested I do coffee
enemas. Yet when I got over my initial resistance, I quickly saw the benefits
of coffee enemas.
I have since recommended them to over a thousand patients.
Many have told me how wonderful they are. Several said coffee enemas saved
their lives. Indeed, they are most helpful for many types of conditions. The
procedure is also inexpensive and can be done at home without special equipment.
Enemas are an ancient form of hydrotherapy. They have been
used for hundreds of years for mechanically cleansing the colon. Enemas and
colonic irrigation used to be routine procedures in hospitals. There are many
types of enemas used for varying purposes.
Coffee enemas were first popularized by Max Gerson, MD, author
of A Cancer Therapy - Results of 50 Cases. Dr. Gerson pioneered
nutritional therapy for cancer and other diseases with excellent results. His
therapy combined coffee enemas with a special diet, juices and other
supplements. The enemas were an integral part of the therapy.
The major benefit of the coffee enema, he said, is to enhance
elimination of toxins through the liver. Indeed, endoscopic studies confirm
they increase bile output. A patient was given a coffee enema while an
endoscope monitored the entrance to the common bile duct. Within minutes of
administering the enema, bile flow increased.
Increased bile flow also alkalinizes the small intestine and
promotes improved digestion. Coffee also acts as an astringent in the large
intestine, helping clean the colon walls.
A common contributor to ill health is the production and
absorption of toxins within the small and large intestines. If food is not
digested properly, sugars ferment and protein putrefies or rots. Both processes
generate toxic chemicals which are then absorbed into the liver. The coffee
enema enhances digestion by increasing bile flow and removes toxins in the large
intestine so they will not be absorbed. Most people with health complaints
suffer from impaired digestion and production of toxic substances in the
intestines.
Coffee enemas are particularly helpful for slow oxidizers.
Their liver activity is more sluggish and digestion is usually impaired. Fast
oxidizers may have more difficulty retaining the enema. The procedure described
below is really a coffee implant rather than an enema, because it involves only
two to three cups of water. Using a quart of water may be more difficult to
retain for some individuals.
However, the use of a quart of water, and making sure the
water reaches most of the large intestine, is more helpful for cleansing the
colon of accumulated waste material. If one suspects severe bowel toxicity or
in cases of serious illness, quart enemas are preferable, at least to start
with.
Dr. Gerson recommended the coffee enema up to 6 times daily
for severely ill cancer patients. His patients continued them for up to several
years with no ill effects. I usually suggest one enema per day to assist
detoxification or to enhance liver activity. Two enemas daily may be taken
during a healing reaction if needed. For those who are very ill, several a day
may are best for at least several months. For best results, a program of coffee
enemas should be carried on for at least a month. They should not be needed for
more than two or three years, although many people have continued to take them
for a number of years without problems.
The best time to take the enema is after a normal movement.
One will get a slight rush from the caffeine, but it is not like drinking
coffee, which I do not recommend. Coffee enemas taken in the evening may
interfere with sleep.
If performed properly, coffee implants do not cause
habituation, constipation or any rectal problems. In over 23 years of practice,
I have not seen important negative effects of coffee enemas in those who need
them. Difficulties occasionally arise if one has hemorrhoids. In these cases,
extra care is needed in inserting the enema tip. Some people with hemorrhoids
find the enemas irritating.
A small number of people are unable to retain even a cup of
water for the required 15 minutes. One can start with less coffee or less water
in these cases. There seems to be no harm if one wishes to retain the enema
longer than 15 minutes. While enemas may seem uncomfortable, many clients report
the procedure is so helpful they soon forget the inconvenience.
Step 1. Materials
* Buy a 2-quart enema bag with a clamp. This is sold at drug stores. The
enema/douche bag combination is easier to use.
* Buy any brand of regular coffee - regular grind or flaked, non-instant and not
decaffeinated, or grind your own coffee. Organically grown coffee is best,
though any coffee will do. Organic coffee is available at natural food stores.
Store opened coffee containers in the freezer for maximum freshness.
Step 2. Preparation of coffee
There are two methods. The first is best.
* Place 2 to 3 cups of purified water and two to three tablespoons of coffee in
a saucepan and bring to a boil (or use a coffee maker).
* Let it boil 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow it to cool. One or two
ice cubes may be added to speed the cooling process. You may make a larger
quantity and use it for several enemas.
* Wait until the water is comfortable to the touch. If the water is too hot or
too cold, retaining the enema will be more difficult. Strain the liquid through
a fine strainer or coffee filter paper into a clean enema bag. Screw on the top
of the enema bag. The enema is now ready.
The alternative non-boil method:
* Place 1 cup of ground coffee in a container with 2 cups of water. Stir the
mixture thoroughly and allow it to soak overnight. (You may make a larger
quantity if desired.)
* In the morning, filter the liquid through coffee filter paper or a fine
strainer. Place in a jar for storage in the refrigerator.
* To prepare an enema, pour 2 cups of purified water into the enema bag. Add 2
or 3 tablespoons of the coffee liquid from the jar.
Step 3. Preparing to take the enema
* Be sure the plastic hose is pushed or fastened well onto the enema bag and the
thin enema tip is attached to the other end.
* Remove any air from the enema tube the following way. Grasp but do not close
the clamp on the hose. Place the tip in the sink. Hold up the enema bag above
the tip until the water begins to flow out. Then close the clamp. This expels
any air in the tube.
* Lubricate the enema tip with a small amount of soap or oil. (Too much
lubrication will cause the tip to fall out of the rectum, creating a mess!).
Step 4. Taking the enema
* The position preferred by most people is lying on one's back on a towel, on
the bathroom floor or in the bath tub.
* With the clamp closed, place the enema bag on the floor next to you, or hang
the bag about one foot above your abdomen.
* Insert the tip gently and slowly. Move it around until it goes all the way
in.
* Open the clamp and hold the enema bag about one foot above the abdomen. The
water may take a few seconds to begin flowing. If the water does not flow, you
may gently squeeze the bag. If you develop a cramp, close the hose clamp, turn
from side to side and take a few deep breaths. The cramp will usually pass
quickly.
* When all the liquid is inside, the bag will become flat. Close the clamp. You
can leave the tube inserted, or remove it slowly.
* RETAIN THE ENEMA FOR 15 MINUTES. See below if you have
difficulties with this. You may remain lying on the floor. Use the time to read
a book, meditate, etc. Some people are able to get up and go lie on a towel in
bed, instead of on the floor. Walking around the house with the coffee inside
is not recommended.
Step 5. Finishing up
* After 15 minutes or so, go to the toilet and empty out the water. It is okay
if some water remains inside. If water remains inside often, you are
dehydrated.
* Wash the enema bag and tube thoroughly with soap and water.
Hints regarding enemas:
* If possible, do the enema after a bowel movement to make it easier to retain
the coffee. If this is not possible, take a plain water enema first if needed,
to clean out the colon.
* If intestinal gas is a problem, some exercise before the enema may eliminate
the gas.
* It is not essential but is helpful if the water fills the entire colon. You
can assist by first lying on your right side for 5 minutes, then on your back
for 5 minutes, and then on your left side for 5 minutes.
* If water will not flow around the entire colon, you may gently massage your
abdomen. Some people attach a 30-inch colon tube to the tip of the enema tube,
and insert the tube so the water will reach the right side of the colon.
* If the enema makes you jittery, reduce the amount of coffee.
* The enema may lower your blood sugar. If so, eat something just before or
after taking the enema.
* If you have trouble holding the enema, here are suggestions.
1) Be patient. Practice makes perfect.
2) The water may be too hot or too cold. Be sure the water temperature is
comfortable.
3) It may help to place a small pillow or rolled up towel under your buttocks so
the water flows down hill into your colon.
4) If trouble continues, try reducing the amount of coffee or add 2 tablespoons
of blackstrap molasses to the water. (the molasses also helps to reduce gag)