Unlike colonics, which will include multiple infusions of water through a device hooked to a machine , an enema involves only one infusion of water at a time. Once the water is introduced into the rectum, it is allowed to sit in the lower part of the colon for a short period of time until the person sits on the toilet and it is released. Many people detoxify their body regularly through fasting, which is believed to give the body a resting period and therefore will allow it to naturally shed the organs of toxins. However, many people do not have the will power or the patience to go hungry for an extended period of time and will opt instead for an faster method such as colonics or an enema.
What is a Coffee Enema
People will undertake a coffee enema because they believe the coffee will stimulate the liver and assist the body in releasing toxins in the body. It is recommended by some alternative medical practitioners for detoxification purposes. Coffee enemas are also thought to relieve muscle aches and pains.
In short, a coffee enema is something that can be done at home and is believed by some to also remove feces from the colon wall that has been there for period of time. A coffee enema involves making a mixture with two tablespoons of caffeinated drip coffee with a quart or one liter of room temperature distilled water once or twice a day for two weeks. It involves placing the mixture into a hot water/ enema bottle and slowly releasing the liquid into the rectum with a valved tube until it is fully absorbed.
Some medical practitioners warn that while it may stimulate and detoxify the liver, it will not to cleanse the bowel. That will instruct their patients to do a series of colonics at a detox clinic if they wish to clean the colon of toxins.
Coffee Enema Side Effects
Most alternative medical practitioners will warn that coffee enemas should never be combined with fasting since the possible side effects may be serious. They will also warn their patients to refrain from practicing coffee enemas if they have the following conditions:
- Diverticular disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Blood vessel disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart disease
- Severe anemia
- Abdominal hernia
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Recent colon surgery
- Intestinal tumors
- Pregnant or nursing women
- Children should not have coffee enemas
Other side effects may include caffeine dependence, perforation of the wall of the intestines, electrolyte imbalance and heart failure. Persons who wish to do detoxification should consult a licensed medical practitioner.
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