I learned a multitude of things during my QUEST (my search for wellness). One of the most important things I discovered is the benefits of coffee enemas. I thank the Lord that I grew up having enemas administered to me. So...because of that, I have it in my mind that enemas are a 'normal' thing, not an abnormal thing. Most people view them as an 'abnormal' thing, however, and for that reason it is difficult to sell others on the idea.
So....allow me to explain how the coffee enema works. The very last part of the colon (just before the rectum) is an 'S' shaped sigmoid colon. By the time the feces (stool) gets to the sigmoid colon most nutrients have been absorbed from the fecal matter and absorbed into the bloodstream. Therefore the fecal matter contains putrefaction by the time it reaches the sigmoid colon. Have you ever felt sick just before having a bowel movement? As soon as the stool material has been eliminated, chances are the sick feeling left. This is due to the toxic quality of the material in the sigmoid colon. That is why it is important to eliminate when you feel the urge.
There is a special circulatory system (enterohepatic circulation) between the sigmoid colon and the liver. A special system of veins in this circulatory system carries rectal/sigmoid toxins directly to the liver for detoxification. This process enables toxins to be sent directly to the liver for detoxification rather than circulating them through the rest of the body and all of its vital organs - including the brain.
During a coffee enema, the caffeine from the coffee is absorbed into this system and goes directly to the liver where it becomes a very strong detoxicant. The caffeine causes the liver to produce more bile. The bile, which contains processed toxins is then moved out toward the small intestine for elimination. This tends to free up the liver to process more incoming toxic materials that have accumulated in the organs, tissues and bloodstream.
Coffee Enema Procedure
Purchasing a bag: The first thing you need is a douche/enema bag. One can be purchased at any retail drug store but from my experience most of them will leak on you. I recommend shopping at Amazon.com. They have a good assortment and supply of enema bags. I highly recommend that you buy the 2 quart, silicone bag that opens at the top for easy filling and no leaking. The clear silicone is advantageous because you can see how much solution remains in the bag.
Cleaning the bag: It is very important that the enema bag is kept clean and free of mold and mildew. Otherwise you will be putting bad stuff into your colon and you will be defeating the purpose of the enema. So, after each coffee enema be sure to rinse the equipment (enema bag, hose, etc.) out with clean water. And just before you use the bag the next time rinse it out with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water (preferably distilled water). I usually use one part hydrogen peroxide to one part water. After you run the hydrogen peroxide solution through the bag, hose and tip then rinse equipment again with distilled water.
Coffee Solution: Measure one pint (two cups) of distilled water (I use RO water) and pour into a small cookware pan (preferably glass, not metal). Put one to two tablespoons of ground coffee (my professional hydrotherapist recommends plain old Folgers) into the water. Place pan on the burner and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Place one pint of RO (reverse Osmosis) water (room temperature) into a clean container (I use a clean quart jar.) Add the coffee solution to this water, pouring it through a clean strainer (not paper filter). Then pour it all into the enema bag.
If your bag is not a top-filling bag then screw the hose attachment into the bag before proceeding. With the enema nozzle tip over the sink, loosen the clamp on the hose to allow the coffee solution to run out the tip into the sink until all the air is out of the tubing. Then tighten the clamp on the tube to stop the flow. If you do not remove the air then chances are the solution will not flow freely from bag into your colon. (Also make certain that the clamp on the tube is firmly closed before you pour the solution into the bag.)
Note; a coffee maker can also be used to prepare your coffee solution, just make sure the canister has been cleansed and rinsed thoroughly.
Preparation of the bathroom: I take a clean, old towel, fold it in half and place it in the bathtub. (If you use good towels then you will have lots of old towels before long because you will have coffee stains on all of them.) I put a small pillow at the end (away from the drain) of the bathtub for my head. I plug in the jam box and start some relaxing music. Be sure to grab the cordless and/or cell phone because invariably someone will call right in the middle of the procedure.
You want to position the bag about 18 inches off the floor of the tub (measure from the bottom of the bag). Hanging the bag on the rail of the shower door seems to work fine. Just make sure that you do not hang it high, as on a shower head, because it will be too forceful and, too, the hose won't reach. The coffee solution needs to flow very gently into the rectum and sigmoid colon only. It is not a high enema or colonic. Allowing the coffee solution to go well up into the colon may introduce caffeine into the general circulation as though you had taken it by mouth.
I suggest you keep a small bottle (with a dropper) in the drawer of the bathroom filled with cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. It works well to lubricate the insertion tip before inserting into the rectum. (Vitamin E oil is also recommended. Just cut one end of a vitamin E soft gel and squeeze the oil onto the enema tip. Or you can buy vitamin E oil in a jar.)
I put a clean wash cloth on the edge of the tub and I’m ready to begin. (The wash cloth, like the towels, needs to be old, not your good ones.)
Administering the enema: You want to begin with your bladder empty - so void in the toilet. Get into the tub and lay down on the towel on your back with your knees bent. Insert the tip gently into your rectum. Open the clip on the hose of the enema bag and allow half of the coffee solution (2 cups maximum) into your colon. I guess at it by the weight of the bag. (A see through bag would take the guess work out of it.) When it feels like only one pint is left in the bag then I stop the flow of the solution. Be sure to clamp the tubing off as soon as there is the slightest amount of discomfort or fullness. Do not change positions or use an incline board to cause the enema to enter further into the colon. That would defeat the purpose of this type of enema.
Once you have placed the pint of solution into your sigmoid colon then clamp the tubing off and remove the tip from the rectum. Try to retain the enema for a minimum of 12 or more minutes. Sometimes there will be an immediate urgency to void the solution and that is fine. Never force yourself to retain it if you feel you need to void. After you have emptied the bowel, repeat the process with the remaining solution. And, once again try to hold it for at least 12 minutes, then void in the toilet. The wash cloth comes in handy to catch any drips from the tub to the toilet.
After the procedure is complete then rinse out the bag and hose with tap water and hang it up to dry
Length of an enema session: If you are doing only the coffee enema then it will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete. However, following the coffee enema with a water enema can be very beneficial. I would encourage you to learn the simple procedure of
muscle testing to determine what your bady is needing. In my experience, (of over 12 years of doing enemas) the most beneficial session is 4 enemas in any given session. It will take generally an hour to accomplish such a session, sometimes more. Each of the four bags will contain approximately 1/2 gallon of water (if you are doing only water enemas). If your body is needing the coffee enema then you would follow up with 3 bags of water. Use Reverse Osmosis or Natural Spring Water for your enemas. Gradually add the water to the colon. Be kind to your body. Once again, I would encourage you to learn muscle testing to determine
- how much water is needed in any given session
- how long the water needs to be held and when you are needing to void
- if you are needing to massage the abdomen to aid in the procedure
Since you will be lying down when you are muscle testing these things, you will need to use the
hand method.
Coffee Enema Benefits
A generation or so ago enemas were a common thing in treating ailments. For some reason the use of enemas has fallen by the wayside. In times past mothers would administer an enema to their child at the first sign of a cold or flu. Mothers knew that the use of the enema could speed healing by removing toxins from the body, which would help in relieving symptoms of the illness.
The coffee enema, from my own experience, is a great pain reliever. I have gotten rid of many a headache by doing a coffee enema. I pride myself on the fact that I very seldom take aspirin, Tylenol or Ibuprofen. I've learned that they only treat the symptom by masking the pain. The coffee enema, on the other hand, addresses the cause of the headache.
There have been many mornings that I got up and I was coughing and clearing the throat. Doing a coffee enema invariably clears up the phlegm which clears the throat and stops the coughing.
And, as crazy as it sounds, I look forward to my coffee enemas. It is a relaxing time, and it helps to relieve distress and it leaves me with a sense of well-being and a feeling of cleanliness.
I pray that you will give it a try. If you do it will prove extremely beneficial to your overall health because it aids the body in the removal of toxins.
Hint:
If you feel wired or hyper, or have palpitations or irregular heartbeats after a coffee enema, you should reduce the amount of coffe that you use. Or it may be that you need organic coffee. Also be sure that the source of your water is good clean chemical-free spring or filtered water.
Sometimes you will hear or feel a squirting out and emptying of the gallbladder. This occurs under the right rib cage, or sometimes more closely to the mid line. If after a week of daily enemas you have never felt or heard the gall bladder release, you should consider making the coffee stronger, going up in 1/2 tablespoon increments per quart, not exceeding 2 tablespoons. Also, you may need a slightly larger volume of solution (maybe 3 cups at a time). Sometimes, 3 enemas (2 cups or less each) rather than two at a session are more beneficial for some.
NOTE:
Always discontinue the enemas if there is any adverse reaction whatsoever, and discuss it with the doctor at your next appointment. If you find the enema helpful, do not use it more than once per day for any extended period without medical supervision. Use it as necessary, perhaps several days in a row, but more commonly a few times a week. Overuse of coffee enemas can cause an overgrowth of candida in the intestinal tract. So supplementing with a good probiotic would be wise when using coffee in your enema.