05.12.2013

The ultimate liver detox: Coffee enemas

A note from Caroline: “The #1 recommended coffee I use is S.A. Wilsons gold roast (this one). I explain why in the post but I want to clarify it upfront because I get a lot of questions about it! Ok start reading!”

“You stick what where?” Yep I do.  My blog is names “gutsy” for a reason. I am not afraid to do what it takes to heal my body no matter what, no excuses. If you are ready to take full control of your health, then this is the post you have been waiting for!

If you are squeamish of talking about “colons” and “enemas” then I strongly advise you to get over it if you want to be toxic free and healthy. Not only “sick” people need to boost their liver’s detoxifying properties, but everyone should, because we are surrounded by toxins on a daily basis.

You knew this post was coming, so gear up and get ready to learn.

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How it all got started.

How did I get into doing coffee enemas? It started when I ventured into the GAPS diet over a year ago. Enemas are strongly recommended on the GAPS diet to make sure all the toxins are being expelled. I was not thrilled about this and actually had no idea what an enema was. I was horrified after reading about the enema process and though “you stick what up your butt?”. I buried the thought way in the back of my brain.

It was not long until I was getting severe die off  from all the detoxing I was doing. I remembered what I read about enemas- specifically coffee enemas and how it can “boost” you liver. I knew that is just what I needed.

I was doing the GAPS diet on my own. You should have seem my family’s faces when I cam home with a bag of bones or when I started eating beef tallow. Complete shock. Lets just say they have all come along way and actually have joined me in my strange ways. How was I ever going to get away with doing an enema if they cant even handle bone broth? I set my fears aside and just went ahead, bought the enema bag, and boiled the coffee.

I started with a water one first and let me tell you I was terrified I was going to tear my colon wall or my stomach was going to rip open from too much water. Neither of those have happened, and I was over exaggerating the process in my head. Words of wisdom to all the newbies- don’t think and just do it.

The worst that happened was I could not hold it more then 1 second (actually I could barley get 1/4 of the bag of water in me). I had stomach cramps and was nauseous for a few minutes (Im sure from 18 years of old junk stuck in that space), but it was over after I expelled the water. This does not happen to me anymore now that my colon is fairly clean.

The coffee enema immediately made the pain in my liver, and all over my body and head, slip away. I felt alive and like all my toxins were flushed down the drain (really!). Why did I not think of coffee enemas before? Ever since then, they are my go-to detox method for toxic symptoms.

I have not had a headache or bad stomach ache in over a year because coffee enemas are the first thing I do, even before I start the herbal teas. My digestion is better, my skin heals faster, and my total toxic load is lower. Coffee enemas are powerful and even reduce my allergic reactions! I cannot travel (yet) but when I do, I know that my coffee enema will be coming along with me.

Is your liver toxic?

In the world we live in, we all could use a little liver detox. There is no getting away from the toxins that people use (even if you don’t) on a daily basis.

  • constipation/bloating/digestive problems
  • bad breath
  • skin problems: Since the liver is overwhelmed with toxins, the skin (detox organ) helps to take over.  Eczema, acne, blemishes, rashes
  • weight loss or unable to gain weight
  • irritable/anger/rage: all connected emotions in TCM
  • brain fog/ poor concentration/ poor memory
  • depression/mood disorders/bi-polar
  • estrogen dominance/hormone problems/PMS
  • slow metabolism
  • allergies/ sensitive to everything (chemicals/pollens/foods)—hmm..sounds familiar!
  • hypoglycemia
  • excess gas
  • coated tongue
  • poor protein absorption
  • galbladder problems/gallstones
  • chronic fatigue
  • high cholesterol and blood pressure
  • frequent colds/ excess mucus/ low immune system
  • fatty liver
  • worsening eye site
  • Itching–I can relate to this one.

Why is the liver so important?

First lets address if you can use a little liver detox- shall we?

  • The liver preforms 500+ functions known in the body!
  • Carbohydrate metabolism: converts carbs to glucose to be used as energy throughout the body and brain.
  • Create (synthesize) amino acids to build proteins with as well as protein metabolism.
  • Secretes bile and bile salts needed to for fat digestion and proper enzyme secretion to break down all foods in the stomach.
  • Metabolize and change toxins so they can be excreted by the body (makes toxins into something less toxic in the body)- DETOX mechanism.
  • Contains special blood cells (Kupffer’s Cells) to kill bacteria and antigens.
  • Keeps blood glucose in balance.
  • liver cells (hepatocytes) break down fatty acids which then generates ATP
  • Synthesizes cholesterol and triglycerides within cells
  • Coverts ammonia (left over from too many amino acids) into urea– which can then excreted by the urine. (Ammonia is much more toxic then urea)
  • Ability to change and process hormones (thyroid convert T4 into active T3, estrogen, and aldosterone).
  • Detoxes drugs, medications, pesticides, dangerous vaccine components, and environmental toxins (we breath, bath, and put on our skin).
  • Stores and releases (when needed) these vitamins: glycogen, vitamin A, D, E, K (fat soluble), vitamin b-12, copper and iron.
  • Along with the skin and kidneys, the liver forms active vitamin D for the body to use.
  • Detoxes and filters everything that comes in the intestines and all your blood (only organ that can do this).

After the liver “deals” with the toxins where do they go?

The liver is able to metabolize or change many toxins so they can be eliminated from the body. Some of them are shunted into the blood stream and then removed by the kidneys.  Others move to the bile, which is the secretion of the liver.  Bile flows to the gall bladder for storage and perhaps more transformation, and then the bile flows into the small intestine and hopefully the toxins are eliminated in the feces.  While this is very brief, it is the basic structure and functional set up of the liver.- Dr. Wilson

To learn how to keep your liver healthy with nutrition read here.

Are you regular?

“GAPS patients (child or adult) should NEVER be left constipated. Constipation is extremely harmful to the body. It is the grounds for all sorts of digestive disorders.” – Dr. Natasha McBride

Second, we have to cover the fact that having normal bowel moments each day is healthy and you NEED to do this. Having regularity allows the body to get rid of all the toxins you eat and are exposed to. Without expelling your waste, the toxins can get stuck in the colon and reabsorbed back into the blood stream. This only will make you more toxic, putting a heavy burden on your liver to filter more.

Our goal is to help the liver detox so the body can start functioning better. There are many things that can stop a body from going regularly to the bathroom. You know if its a problem with your body. Here are my suggestions:

Dr. Wilson writes a good article about constipation here. <–love his articles

  • Diet: Look into what you eat? Is your food too yin (constricting)? Do you eat enough bulk- cooked veggies are more yang.
  • Exercise: Getting the lymph moving is important for moving digestion along as well as detoxing the body.
  • Minerals/water: Make sure the water you drink is hydrating your cells (RO does not do this) and has correct mineral balances. Too much or too little water can be harmful too. I use celtic sea salt each day.
  • Magnesium baths/supplements: Magnesium is helpful in rebuilding the bodies stores as well as hydrating the colon. Be careful with magnesium supplements as they can dehydrate the body and cause loose stools. A good supplement/drink is this one (I use this occasionally). I would favor magnesium baths (I use these bath flakes) and oil over supplements.
  • Toxicity: When the body is toxic in heavy metals or the mineral ratios are off, constipation can follow.
  • Probitoics/fermented foods: The poo is full of bacteria. Probioitcs help keep the colon full of friendly bacteria. A healthier gut means you digest food easier and eliminate better. I use this probiotic.
  • Herbs: (rhubarb root, senna leaf, or Cascara sagrada bark). These herbs are mild laxatives but it is not good to rely on these long term.
  • water enema: This can be done to help relive constipation but also to clean the colon before you do a coffee enema. A pinch of sea salt can be added fore extra minerals
  • Bile: It is important to have sufficient bile flow for a clean colon. If you liver is sluggish/toxic, your diet is too low fat, or you are constipated then I would suggest looking into ox bile supplements. I find that this brand is free of additives and does its job.

**Keep this in mind: Dr. Gerson says : “Patients have to know that the coffee enemas are not given for the function of the intestines but for the stimulation of the liver.”

Basics: What is a coffee enema?

Before I get into the nitty gritty details let me explain what a coffee enema really is. A coffee enema is special because it does not just detox the colon, but the liver too! The colon and the liver are connected (I explain how below in “how does it (exactly) work to detox?”). To get the big picture of where you are “putting” the coffee, look at this Anatomy picture of the colon.

Technically, the coffee enema is a coffee implant and a retention enema.  This means that one implants or applies the coffee herb into the colon, and the procedure is to retain the coffee mixture for 15-20 minutes. A coffee enema is an ancient herbal hydrotherapy procedure.  It consists of filling an enema bag or bucket with a mixture of about 2 to 4 cups of filtered or distilled water, and ¼ to 2 tablespoons of coffee that has been boiled or percolated for up to 12 minutes or so.  One filters the coffee grounds before putting the liquid in the enema bag.  One then places this mixture in the colon and retains it for about 15 minutes.  At this time, the liquid is expelled into the toilet. -Dr wilson

Yeah so you basically are sticking coffee up your colon. This may seem harsh and gross, but actually it has been used for many years and has been proven to be one of the most therapeutic liver detoxifiers. The Gerson Institute heals cancer patients and you are actually required to do coffee enemas as part of your treatment. Its that powerful.

The worst part if getting over your “enema fears”. I will help you through those in a section below (“yikes…enema fears”). Water enemas have been used for hundreds and thousands of years and was once well known and accepted as a way to rid the body of illness and toxins. Don’t let society rumors stop you from this amazing therapy–I sure don’t.

How does it (exactly) work to detox?

You are probably wondering how the coffee gets into your liver!? I wondered this too at first and decided to find out why. Here is what I found.

The very last part of the colon, before reaching the rectum, is in an “S” shape and called the sigmoid colon. By the time stool gets to this part of the colon, most nutrients have been absorbed back into the bloodstream. Because the stool contains products of putrefaction at this point, there exists a special circulatory system between the sigmoid colon and the liver. There is a direct communication of veins called the enterohepatic circulation. This circulatory system enables toxin 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. This system of veins carries rectal / sigmoid toxins directly to the liver for detoxification. When a coffee enema is used, the caffeine from the coffee is preferentially absorbed into this system and goes directly to the liver where it becomes a very strong detoxicant. It causes the liver to produce more bile (which contains processed toxins) and moves bile out toward the small intestine for elimination. This seems to free up the liver to process more incoming toxic materials that have accumulated in the organs, tissues and bloodstream. The coffee contains some alkaloids that also stimulate the production of glutathione-S-transferase, an enzyme used by the liver to make the detox pathways run. It is pivotal in the formation of more glutathione, one of the main conjugation chemicals, enabling toxins to be eliminated via bile into the small intestine. So in other words, a coffee enema speeds up the detoxification process and minimizes the backlog of yet to be detoxified substances.

What about bile?:

Here is what this handy article has to say about our bile:

  • Coffee enemas prevents the resorption of bile and the toxins contained in expelled bile.
  • The body recycles bile up to 10 times, reabsorbing bile and bile salts through the intestinal walls. It is one of the ways the body conserves its resources.
  • Bile carries toxins out of the liver through the gallbladder. Because bile is reused, a large portion of the toxins tends to be reabsorbed along with the bile.
  • Choloretic (bile flow stimulating) herbs like dandelion, milk thistle and oregon grape can help increase bile flow and benefit fat digestion. HOWEVER, they do NOT keep bile, bile salts, and toxins carried in the bile from re-toxifying your body.
  • Just stimulating bile flow with herbs will not quickly detoxify the body. But coffee enema WILL!
  • Coffee enema activates and intensifies certain enzyme systems that ensure that around 98% of toxins in released bile will be safely carried out of your body!
  • It does not allow the liver to reabsorb toxic bile through the permeable walls of the gut. Therefore, it is the most effective means of utilizing natural enzyme systems of the liver and small intestine to detoxify the blood stream.

Gallbladder “squirt”!

If you have the right amount of coffee you will hear your gallbladder “squirt” (or gurgle). Sometimes people don’t hear it squirt- but if you do, that is a good indication you have put enough coffee in. You can always try and add more coffee (1/2 tbsp at a time) to make it release the bile, but monitor other symptoms so you don’t get over stimulated.

If you do end up using too much coffee, I suggest doing a water enema to flush the excess coffee. If the gallbladder is weak or clogged give it a week or 2 to get the “squirt” im talking about. Though mine was more like a rumble feeling.

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Different from drinking coffee:

The intestine has two circulatory systems attached to it.  One system supplies the intestines with blood for maintenance of the intestinal tissues.  The other system is called the portal system.  It is a critical body system that draws all of the absorbed nutrients from the intestines and sends them directly to the liver. In other words, when you eat food, it does not go into the bloodstream, as everyone thinks. Only a tiny part of it does, which is the nutrients that are absorbed in the mouth, esophagus and stomach.  All the rest of the nutrients go into the portal system and go to the liver, not the general bloodstream.  Here, the nutrients are further processed by the liver before entering the main blood stream. So when coffee is introduced into the colon, it is absorbed directly into the liver through the colon wall.  Coffee has a special affinity for the liver, and moving it there from the colon is very different than sending it to the liver by drinking it.  When coffee is ingested by mouth, it is digested by the stomach acids, mainly, and most of its herbal medicine properties are destroyed. Coffee taken by mouth is okay as a stimulant, laxative, and perhaps a smooth muscle relaxant. One cup of regular coffee daily is okay for most people, but not highly recommended, and more is harmful.- Dr Wilson

Benefits:

The benefits of coffee enemas may surprise you. It has not only a powerful effect on the liver and colon but the whole body. You will only know how healthy your body can feel after if you try it.

  • Cleans out the colon and helps improve function in colon muscles.
  • Eliminates parasites: it flushes out old debris and bugs from the colon as well as flushing out the ones you may be killing off with herbs.
  • Detoxes the liver and helps repair it.
  • Increases glutathione S-transferase (GST) in the liver (aka master detoxifier) by 700%. This enzyme binds with toxins and then the toxins are flushed out through the colon.
  • Boosts energy: Allowing the coffee to absorb into the bloodstream directly stimulates the gallbladder to flush out toxins. Toxins are known to decrease oxygen transfer and “clog” up the blood with harmful substances. Allowing the blood and oxygen to flow free and clean in the body gives a person a bit more energy. -don’t let the coffee “sit-inside-of-you too long or the caffeine may give you a buzz (not the kind of energy you want).
  • Improves digestion: Giving the liver a boost by detoxing it can help gas, bloating, and digestion issues because it is addressing the liver and gallbladder (produces bile to help digestion) which are both crucial to the digestive process.
  • “squirts” the gallbladder: The coffee may stimulate bile flow, which is needed to digest fats and kill harmful bacterias. After a few coffee enemas you may hear a squirt near the middle-right ribcage.
  • Mental clarity and mood: A coffee enema increases detoxification which speeds up the duplication of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen so there ends up being an increase (healthy amount) in the body- and brain! When there is enough oxygen in the brain you will think better. Good bye brain-fog!
  • Eases “die off”: When you are detoxing with herbs/sauna/ baths then your body and liver can easily get full of toxins. A coffee enema will not only help your liver function better but it will also keep the toxins from reabsorbing or recirculation and doing more damage. This helps speed up a healing reaction. I also find it works to speed up a cold /flu.
  • Reduces toxic load in the body: edema, headache, joint pain, disease, illness  are all common symptoms of a “toxic body”.
  • Migraines/headache: Usually a sign of blood vessels constricting. My headache cures are magnesium baths and coffee enemas. The coffee helps to dilate blood vessels while removing harmful toxins that can be the cause of the inflammation or headache in the first place.
  • Purifies blood: Kahweol and cafestol pulminate (found in coffee) stimulate glutiothione-S-transferase (GST). GST is a enzyme system in the liver that captures toxins in the bloodstream. The bound toxins are then flushed out with the enema. Every 3 minutes, all the blood in the body passes through the liver. This process leaves the blood clean and less toxic.
  • Prevents and heals chronic illness: Many times illness arises when the body has too many toxins and tried to cope. Regularly detoxing the liver helps the body function better so it can prevent or help the body heal from an illness.
  • makes the body more yangDr Wilson explains that your body become yin when you are sick and plagued with toxins. Your should strive to make your body more yang with cooked veggies, saunas, and coffee enemas.
  • Clears complexion: Because a coffee enema purifies the blood, more nutrients are available to nourish your skin. In TCM the liver and skin are closely connected so when your liver is overburdened with toxins the skin will show it.
  • Tones colon wall: The theophylline in coffee absorbs through the colon wall which dilates the blood vessels & increases blood supply to the colon. Increased blood improves colon muscle tone and health. Toxins that were stuck to the colon wall are now being flushed out so the colon has a chance to work free of toxic “sludge”.

Colon reflex points:

I am SO excited I found this. During my first colonic I remember staring at a chart like this and was mesmerized. I was asking way to many questions to the colon hyro-therapist (what a way to break the awkwardness-right?) as to what happens when that point gets “hit” by water. She explained that once the toxic materials attached to that part of the colon are released (which can take many enemas or colonics) that corresponding organ can work better, much like acupuncture opens up meridians. Cool right?

Who should do one?

Anyone with a toxic liver can benefit from coffee enemas. We are all exposed to too many toxins daily so it is a good practice for most people to look into. Dr. Nicholas Gonzales tells us, “Regular use of coffee enemas help you eliminate a lifetime of toxins in only a year or two”. Plastics and heavy metals have a long life in our bodies (much longer then 2 years) and are stubborn, so coffee enemas are a hopeful and effective treatment for people who are plagued with illness, caused by toxins .

If you are detoxing your body with your diet such as juicing, GAPS, elimination diet, supplements, etc. then this is especially a good time to pull out the coffee pot. The reason is because you are nourishing your cells, and as you do this, they start to dump out the junk. This dumping out of toxins is also called “die-off”.

Coffee enemas not only clean the colon but they help the liver to function better so you don’t get “detox symptoms” from whatever changes you are making. It is a requirement for people doing the Gerson Therapy. It is highly recommended if you are on the GAPS diet. For anyone who suffers allergies or chronic health conditions, coffee enemas will be a big relief!

Caution: (if you are questioning doing a coffee enema because of a serious health conditions- ask your doctor)

Before you start something it is always best to find a few sources. Each condition is different and you need to make the best decision for your body. Here are some precautions I would say don’t do an enema or at least work with a practitioner to monitor you.

  • Extreme toxicity (heavy metal exposure)-detoxing can be dangerous for some people.
  • Inflamed colon/bowel-(colitis & IBS)
  • Allergic to coffee
  • Young children- wait until the child can handle the effects of the caffeine in the coffee. (water ones are ok though)
  • Pregnant: not normally recommended because there are risks involved, but Dr. Wilson says they are fine. A water one would be safer.

Supplies:

**stainless steal and other metal pots leach metals into the coffee liquid as you boil it, because it is acidic. If you have the budget it may be worth checking out these glass stock pots, I love mine! You don’t want heavy metals in your enema coffee. Because the coffee is not going to be boiling in the enema bucket, I find that stainless steel is still much safer then latex or plastic buckets (it is a quick flow from the bucket into your colon and you are not boiling the coffee). Stainless steel degrades slower then plastic and latex.

What kind of enema bucket?

Just like everything else you are using, it is important to get a non-toxic enema bucket and tubing. Now I am guilty of buying the latex red enema bag you see in the picture. I was new at it and I did not want to go make a big deal about it and buy a fancy enema bucket! ha. I wish I would have known to just buy a good one in the first place. Regular enema bags or even some plastic buckets are filled with toxic latex, vinyl, PVC or plastic. Yuck, hopefully I did not do too much extra harm to my body. These materials have cancer causing elements that leach out from acid.

Coffee is very acidic and can pull these toxins out…and you dont want that in your body. I know you may think the coffee is just flowing through, but after you do it over and over agin the materials wear away and are more likely to leach more. I would suggest buying a stainless steel one (I like this one), which is going to be stronger/durable then plastic or latex.

If you budget is tight then buy a BPA free plastic one. The buckets are far easier to clean and are made for frequent enema use. You get to choose your bucket size. You can get a harness to hang the bucket too. Personalizing your enema routine sounds silly but can help reduce your toxic load even more.

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Coffee enema recipe:

  1. Measure out your coffee ( I buy pre-ground coffee) and water and pour into your tea pot. 
  2. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Cover and simmer for 15 more minutes (The 15 minute cooking is suppose to help the coffee become more yang and leach all the important detoxifying nutrients out. Sick people/illness tends to be yin and doing a coffee enema with yang coffee helps to balance things out in the body)
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. (don’t put hot glass on col surface or under cold water- it will shatter).
  5. Pour coffee carefully (so the granules don’t  fall in with the liquid) or use a fine mesh strainer into a ball jar. (I personally don’t use a strainer- but it is helpful because the grains can “clog” up the hose). *dont use a paper cloth to filter because then you loose a lot of the prime elements (cafestol) in the coffee.
  6. Fill up the rest of the ball jar with 1 1/2- 3 1/2 cups of water (im guessing the coffee liquid reduced some). You can use as little as 2 cups of liquid or as much as a quart (4 cups).
  7. Now you can use in your enema bucket.

* it may be easier to make the coffee recipe doubled or tripled so you have it already made for the next ones. I store extra coffee in the refrigerator.

What type of water?

Water quality is important-as always. I would suggest using filtered water. I use this Berkley filter.

City water is filled with chlorine and fluoride which is linked to hardening of arteries, cancer and thyroid disease. Do not use bottled water stored in plastic (it leaches BPA). Even well water can pick up toxic heavy metals from plumbing.

Just because you are not drinking the  tap water does not mean it is ok to use in other ways. The water form the coffee enema gets absorbed into the colon and is filtered though the kidneys. Using clean water eliminates stress on the kidneys.

What kind of coffee?

I personally use this Certified organic enema coffee. It is un roasted and specifically designed (7 types of beans blended) for enema use. I like this kind because when they created the blend they had enemas in mind. It contains 48% higher caffeine and  87% higher palmitic Acid the regular coffee. It is the choice enema coffee for the Gerson protocol, Dr. William D. Kelley’s Protocol, certain hospitals and many holistic practitioners.

I buy the pre ground enema coffee because they say it is very very hard to grind un roasted coffee beans on your own (they are much harder). They did testing and found that the pre ground does not loose any of its elements. Store the coffee in a dry, cool, and dark place to retain freshness.

It is always important to buy organic coffee. Normal organic coffee that you can buy at the store is ok to use too. A light roast is recommended because it has higher caffeine levels (which are needed to dilate veins to liver). Non-organic coffee defets the purpose of doing a coffee enema. You are trying to help your body get rid of toxins and non organic coffee is full of pesticides then I don’t see the point.

S.A. Wilsons has the best price if you order in bulk directly from the website, but if you are in need of a bag asap you can also find it on Amazon here.

How much coffee?

You can use 1/2 tsp or 4 Tbsp or somewhere in between (per enema or quart of water-typical coffee enema size). I know this is a very wide range.

Children and caffeine sensitve people will need to start low. You will evenually build tolerance up. Too little coffee is not beneficial but too much will give you the coffee buzz. You know when you have the right amount when you can hold it for 15 and feel good, alert, and your mental clarity increases.

You will notice your sensitivity to the amount of coffee may decrease after time. The coffee enema may not give you the same results from using 1/2 tsp like it did the first time. Then it is time to move up the dosage! Increase by 1 tsp or 1/2 tbsp at a time (I increased by 1/2 tbsp  every 4-8 days). Stop at 4 Tbsp per enema–this amount is quite strong, especially if you are using the special enema coffee.

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How to do a coffee enema?

Here is a good tutorial video on “how to do a coffee enema”— don’t worry it is G rated 🙂

1. Make coffee: Use the “coffee recipe” above.

2. Set up: Pick a place to do the enema (preferably close to the toilet)–the bathroom. Set up a comfy spot. Lay down a few towels and find a spot to hang or set the enema bucket 18 inches or lower from the floor.

3. Lubrication: Use a small bit of coconut or olive oil on the end of the enema tip. You can also apply some on your bottom to help the tip slide in better.

4. Fill the bucket: Fill your enema bucket with the coffee liquid. Make sure the hose is securely connected. Double check to make sure it is a good temperature.

5. Clear the air bubbles: Release the clamp so the coffee flows to the end of the tip, then close the clamp. This releases all the trapped air in the tubbing. I suggest doing this over the toilet or bath tub incase it drips.

6. Get in position:

  • The easiest way is to lie on your back (with your knees bent)- I prefer this “pose”.
  • Another way is to lie on your left side (while the enema flows in) and roll to your right side after it is in, while you retain for 15 min. This roll from left to right helps the liquid get higher up into the colon as well as helping you release it easier.
  • You can also take the enema bent over on your knees. This is a easy method if you are giving one to a child.

*Wearing a bathrobe it helpful for easy access.

7. Insert the nozzle: Gently inset the plastic enema tip into your rectum. Do not push too hard but enough that when you release the liquid it does not squirt out.

Because of the shapes and formations of some people’s colons or of course if a child is being given the enema, it will be possible to insert the tube only a few inches. Occasionally, this is a permanent situation. Often, however, as the colon is cleaned and healed, the tube can eventually be inserted further.

8. Release clamp: Snap the clamp open and let the coffee liquid flow in. You can stop the clamp as often as you would like and is recommended so the colon slowly gets used to liquid coming in. You may have a feeling of warm liquid gurgling into your lower abdomen area (colon). The goal is to get the whole amount in, so there is no rush, the slower you go the easier it is for you to hold it.

** What if I cant fit all that liquid in before I have to go?.

If you can only get like 1/4 of the enema bag in until you get the urge to go, don’t hold it. It is sometimes easier to get the whole amount of coffee liquid if you

  1.  Have a natural bowel moment before hand
  2. Do a water enema before.

I prefer to use the methods I just listed instead of using up the coffee to make a bowel movement the first time around- then you have to make more coffee. I find it much easier to hold the coffee enema after I have emptied my bowel. Remember a coffee enema is not about releasing lots of “bulk” but instead releasing toxins.

9. Remove nozzle: Once all the liquid is in, slowly remove the nozzle. If you feel an urge to release after you remove the nozzle, maybe you should try keeping the nozzle it in next time around.

10. Hold the enema: The goal is to hold the enema for 15-20 minutes. Look at “what if I can’t hold it” in the section below for tips.

11. Wait 15 min: While you retain the enema for 15 minutes stay laying or sitting down. Many people say stay lying on your right side so gravity help the coffee go to your liver. I find that laying on your back is more comfortable and just as effective. I have also stayed sitting too. Do what ever you need to do to keep the enema in.

It is advised not to go stand up and walk around with the enema in you. (if the doorbell rings- don’t answer it!). Meditate/pray, read a book or bring along your ipad to keep yourself occupied. Make sure you keep tack of the time or set an alarm.  If you think you can do 20 minutes- go for it. It is not necessary to go beyond 30 minutes and actually it can absorb too much and will make you jittery (form the caffeine) or you will have a harder time expelling it. Listen to your natural urge to go.

*its usually within this 15-20 min that the gallbladder with “squirt”.

12. Expel enema: After the 15-20 is up, quickly make your way to the toilet (without leaking) and expel the liquid. It may smell bad and that is because the toxins are being released.

  • Use a stool or squatty potty to get the right form to help your body expel to its potential.
  • Use acupressure points to help your body release and relax. These points can also help relieve any cramping or nausea that may some with this step. Pressing below the belly button can also help relax the muscles.
  • Give your body time! Do not rush this process because it an result in a major urge later on when you are not prepared (trust me I know!). Sometimes it can take over 10 minutes to fully expel the liquid and “stuff”, especially if you reached higher up into the colon.
  • Stay home for 1 hour: You may get an urge to release more “stuff” even up to an hour after the enema. This is because after being up and walking around the intestines get a little “exercise” and the matter that packed to the colon wall gets hydrated and released. After you get used to enemas you will know your time frame and it may decrease as your muscles get more tone.
  • Don’t forget to breath!

13. Clean the bucket: Don’t forget to clean your enema bucket! Rinse with food grade hydrogen peroxide (I use this one) and water a few times. Let this liquid flow through the tubbing too. You may have to scrub the bucket form time to time to prevent any “coffee scum” from forming.

14. 2-in-a-row: Taking 2 coffee enemas in a row is even more powerful then one. Im not sure exactly what the “science” is behind it but I can just guess it speeds the detoxification process. It also helps the matter that get hydrated and “loosened” form the colon wall to be expelled.

Sometimes after 1 coffee enema I feel worse and that is because accumulated waste that was stuck to the colon wall for months, maybe years is now being released. Most likely, that accumulated waste contains toxins and when toxins are released it is natural to get detox symptoms. Also, after a reaction I have learned that taking 2 in a row makes a big difference to relieve the “drunk” feeling  or “brain fog”.

15. After the enema: I you feel weak after the enema, replenish electrolytes by drinking bone broth, fresh vegetable juice, or sea salt on food. If you feel sick form detox- do another enema (up to 3).

You are free to do what ever your day bring- exercise,going to the park, baking, school, work, etc. Don’t forget to leave up to 1 hour after the enema just incase you body decided to release more. I found that after a few weeks of doing enemas regularly I did not have to wait the full hour because my colon got better at expelling all in one sweep.

What time of day?

I find it quite fascinating that my body naturally like enemas after I eat and before bed. I find I wake up easier and with more energy. I do not get stimulated by caffeine as easily as some people, but I still have to be careful to use less at night. I have better focus and am more relaxed after a coffee enema. Toxins can disrupt all systems on the body including the brain.

The most desired time to take the enema is after a meal. The stimulation of bile will aid in the digestive process. Taking an enema before a meal may cause discomfort. After dinner is a good time for those with poor digestion and constipation. The enema will empty the bowels before bed and improve liver detoxification throughout the night. The caffeine in the coffee enema does not get absorbed into the bloodstream and will not keep you awake at night. However, if you have a sensitive body type (easily stimulated) you may need to do the enemas early in the day, and use less coffee. It is possible to be stimulated if you do not release all of the coffee enema (which is typically normal).

How long do I hold it?

You hold the coffee in your colon for 15 minutes (you can go up to 30). WHAT!? ….im guessing if you are a “newbie” that is what your reaction is. Don’t let the time frame scare you out of your pants! Practice makes for an easier time. When you practice holding then enema for “1 more minute” then eventually you will reach the 15 minute goal.

Clearing your colon first with a water enema can dramatically make a difference and can help you hold it the full way. This is important for many reasons. This amount of time is needed for 3 rounds of blood travels to portal vein. You want to maximize the amount of nutrients, antioxidants, alkaloids, and flavanoids found in the coffee. These nutrients activate the glutathione, so the 15 minutes is important to get the GST levels to high levels.

Scientific research shows that two forms of palmitic acid contained in coffee (cafestol palmitate and kahweol palmitate) activate glutathione s-transferase (GST). This enzyme is one of THE most powerful body detoxifiers. GST binds these destructive poisons with reduced glutathione (an amino acid that is a powerful antioxidant and detoxifier), so they can’t escape, and escorts them safely out of the body. The coffee itself is also eliminated.

If you are a beginner then you can probably hold it for maybe a minute or two until you get the urge to “go!” Don’t hold it. You have more toxins and less practice then someone who does one everyday. I say try again (right away if you want) to see if you released enough to make it easier to hold it longer. The body is very good at adjusting, just give it some time.

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Where do I do it?

I suggest doing enemas in the bathroom. This is most common place for anything to do with #2 don’t you think? Lay down a yoga mat covered with towels or just layer some towels on the floor for cushion. I like to dedicate a big or beach towel (mainly because they are bigger) for enemas. Think about making a little “bed” for you to rest on while you hold the enema.

Make sure you have a place to hang or set the enema bucket on that is 18 inches or less from the floor. A towel rack works great. Bring in a book or iPad/iphone to distract yourself while you hold the enema. Make sure you set up your “enema station” before you get the enema in you. You don’t want to be up and walking around before its time to come out.

Its pretty simple- just make yourself comfortable. You also want to make sure you are close to the toilet. Oh and lock the door :).

What if I cant hold it?

Here are some tips and tricks to help you hold the enema for 15 minutes:

  • Increase retention time slowly: start with 5 minutes- work your way up to the desired 15 minutes (you can go up to 30). Its not a competition.
  • Try emptying your bowels before the coffee enema or do a water enema before hand.
  • Water temp: The water may be too hot or too cold, make sure it is room temp so you don’t shock your colon.
  • Do deep breathing (belly breathing). Relax and meditate.
  • Make sure bucket is 18 inches or less above the body- if it is too high the coffee will flow too fast.
  • Change positions: (back or right side) or pull your knees close to your stomach.
  • Pressure points: Press your thumb against the first knuckle on your ring finger: pressure point that helps cramping and gas.
  • Try abdominal massagelearn how to here (also good at helping release coffee)
  • Use less coffee liquid: It is recommended you use 2-4 cups of total liquid (adult size body). If you still cannot hold this try decreasing it just a little bit to see if it helps.
  • Elevate your pelvis: Roll up a towel to place under neath your pelvis so gravity helps keep the enema retained. This can also help the coffee flow in better.
  • While inserting the coffee, clamp the hose frequently.
  • Be patient, it will get easier.

Enema’s for kids:

Coffee enemas are not recommended for young kids. I would wait until they are old enough to retain the coffee. In the meantime you can do water enemas, salt water enemas, herbal tea enemas (camomile is recommended), and probiotic enemas. Many of these recipes are found in the GAPS book as well as online.

Benefits for kids: Water/herb/probitoic enemas are great at relieving constipation for little ones (they should have 1+ bowel movements a day). They are good at flushing out toxins from the colon wall as well as toxins circulating from allergic reactions or die off. Enemas can help reduce build up in the colon wall from a young age. They also help tone the muscles in the colon wall and can help future bowel movements.

Make enema’s “normal”: If you make enemas seem “normal” and do not surround the idea of taking one with social norms (gross, unsanitary, etc) then your kids will grow up thinking it is normal and healthy. I have heard stories of children actually telling their parents they “need an enema”. Kids are very intuitive and will only use enemas as needed.

Calm the kid: If you see your kids getting die off, bad behavior, rashes, allergic reactions it may be a good time for an enema. The bowel has a direct connection to the brain so cleaning out the toxins can have an immediate effect on behaviors and a sympathetic (fight or flight) state.

Smaller colons: Remember though, that kids have smaller colons so they require less liquid. Of course use your judgements if you kid is smaller, use less. If you kid is bigger, use more.

  • 0-2 years old: 1-3 Tbsp (use a baby enema bulk syringe)–directions here.
  • 2-6 years old: 1/4 -1/2 cup.
  • 6-12 years old: 1 cup – 1 1/2 cups
  • 13 + use regular instructions listed above (adult size).

Dr Natasha Campbell McBride has the best tips for giving enemas to kids. She uses them in the GAPS protocol for healing the gut and eliminating toxins in both young children and adults. Here are some of her tips (taken from  the GAPS book):

  • Make sure a child has an adult helper.
  • Make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
  • Try and distract the child with pleasant games, songs, iPad, stickers (anything that keeps them focused and allows them to connect the experience with happy memories).
  • Make a soft bed with towels under the enema bucket and close to the potty/toilet.
  • Your child may not get the full amount of water in- but you want to work up to it because that is when the best “internal cleaning” will be done.
  • The longer the water remain inside your child- the better the cleansing.
  • After a few enemas the child may be able to retain the full amount.
  • Never push anything on a child- let them tell you what is enough for their body.
  • “GAPS patients (child or adult) should NEVER be left constipated. Constipation is extremely harmful to the body. It is the grounds for all sorts of digestive disorders.” – Dr. Natasha McBride
  • Always try to find out what is the root cause your child’s constipation. Diet, lack of water, lack of probitoics, etc.

With babies I recommend to use enemas only for constipation and use only water. In children from around 2.5 – 3 years of age we can start adding kefir, whey, salt and bicarbonate of soda. The first enema with the child is crucial to make the child comfortable with the procedure. If the first enema went well, the child will be happy to have enemas regularly for years to come. I know hundreds of families who are doing enemas with their children. Children have no pre-conceived ideas about enemas, so there is no ‘psychological aspect’ for them. Pre-conceived ideas come from adults, and they should be careful not to pass their prejudices to the child.- Dr. Natasha McBride

child enema positions:

  • laying on his/her stomach with his knees pulled under him/her
  • laying across your lap (butt up)
  • With legs up (like you are going to change a diaper)
  • On their right with knees bent towards chest: staying on the right is easier then explaining they have to roll from left-to-right.

Child enema instructions: (ages 2-12 ) or until they don’t want their “mommy” doing it for them

  1. Give your child some liquid and nourishing food (just a snack to keep blood pressure stable).
  2. Have your child get in position (see child enema positions above).
  3. Fill enema bucket with liquid. Make sure the liquid is a good temperature.
  4. Keep the bucket 2 feet away from the child’s bottom.
  5. Insert the nozzle about 1-2 cm deep. Do not push the nozzle- just deep enough for the liquid to flow in.
  6. Release the clamp and go SLOW so your child does not cramp. Clamp frequently.
  7. When the liquid is gone, remove the nozzle.
  8. Have your child lay on their right side or on their back for as long as they can.
  9. Let your child tell you when he/she has the urge to go to the bathroom (from 1-10 minutes). encourage them to hold it for 5 minutes. Holding the enema will get easier after a few.
  10. Let them release the enema on the toilet. This may be uncomfortable as they release toxins, so bring a book for them to read. Allow as much time as they need to release the liquid.
  11. Disinfect the enema bucket with food grade hydrogen peroxide.

Caffeine sensitive (detox pathways):

I learn something new each day. Did you know that caffeine sensitivity actually indicates your phase 1 liver detox pathway is not functioning like it should?

If you are quite sensitive to caffeine, then your liver is not working properly. By sensitive I mean, if you take a few sips of coffee, you get a pretty significant buzz. You know if you’re sensitive or not because it does not make you feel good.

If you are caffeine sensitive, you have a sluggish phase 1 liver detoxification pathway.

Also, it is important to reduce eating things which reduce your phase 1 liver detoxification system. These are foods like:
sugar, grapefruit, quercetin, onions, curcumin.

Candida also reduces phase 1 liver detoxification due to the sheer overwhelming production of toxic acetylaldehyde being produced all the time. It is important to eradicate the yeast using probiotics and natural anti fungals.

There are medications which reduce phase 1 detoxification. Some of these phase 1 inhibiting medications are stomach acid blockers, antihistamines, antifungals, and some antidepressants. Of course, you cannot stop these medications without your doctor allowing you to do so.

Tips to improve your detox 1 pathway:

  • eat foods rich in b vitamins or take a b vitamin supplement (don’t take supplement close to bed time)
  • Take a whole food vitamin C supplement (camu camu powder)
  • Drink enough water (not too much) that has minerals in it for your cells to use.
  • Eat organic foods to nourish your body and lessen the toxic  burden.
  • Exercise and move your lymph.
  • Take coffee enemas!: Start with small amount of coffee and gradually build as pathway 1 gets un-clogged and you are able to tolerate more.

To read more about your detox 1 and detox 2 pathways and how coffee enemas help in each step read here. To get a quick summary of detox phase 1 and phase 2 and their functions click here.

History:

If you are anything like me, you will want to know how long enemas have been around for. When I first questioned “are they really safe” back when I was a scardy-cat, I turned to google to see if it was a procedure worth passing down in history.

To my surprise I was astonished to see enemas may have started as early as 1500 B.C!!  I then knew that if enemas were used way back then and are still used today (despite what people say and think), there has got to be something behind this “ancient practice”. Dont you think? That is all it took to get me started in my enema research and soon I was taking them myself to relieve symptoms and heal my body.

My second thought was, what did they use? It not like they had rubber bags or stainless steel buckets to hose the liquid into them. I found out they used animal bladders and hollow bones…umm I think I prefer using my enema bucket! ha. Read up on some more history here. (enema timeline)

It looks like the Egyptians knew what they were doing!

In earlier days, as early as 1500 B.C, an Egyptian, Ebers Papyrus has mentioned it. Some time around this period an Egyptian king also had a doctor, who was responsible for all enema related medical treatments. Even Greeks have written about the Egyptians cleanliness with use of enemas.

Facts have shown that in ancient times, enema was very much in the routine for some serious problems too. The Egyptians believed that all diseases were caused by superfluities of the food, which now most people believe to be true.

Did you know there was a time in history when enemas were actually popular…almost little too popular!

The 17th Century became known as the “age of the enema”, or the “age of clysters”. It was an acceptable practice in Parisian society to enjoy as many as three or four enemas a day, the belief being that an internal washing or “lavement” was essential to well-being. It is recorded that King Louis XIII had more than 200 enemas in one year.

The history of COFEEE enemas is actually fairly newer, and was not intentionally discovered.

The interesting thing that goes all the way back to World War I, at that time Germany was surrounded by the Allies and it was very difficult to get some of the tropical materials. Some of the things that we needed and yet all the time there were soldier being shot and having wounds and having to be attended by doctors and they needed painkillers and it was very difficult to get even a little bit so that during surgeries, the doctor had something to give the soldiers but when they got past the surgery and woke up in pain, there was nothing left. It had to go for the next patients and sometimes, the doctors even ordered water enemas but the nurses who were taking care of these young boys who were injured and had to have surgery and were in pain, they didn’t know what to do for them but there was always coffee available for the doctors because they often had to work 18 hours, 24 hours, 28 and 30 or more hours and they were kept awake by coffee but occasionally there was coffee leftover and the nurses thought “Well, the coffee is doing the doctors good, maybe it will help the patients.” So they poured some coffee into the enema buckets and the patients reported that it helped relieve their pain. -Dr. Gerson

After that “accident” the word got around and doctors/researchers at the university in Germany did some research and studies. They were amazed to find the caffeine was absorbed though the portal system to the bile, which caused the liver ducts to open and then release accumulated toxins in the liver. Wow!

 ZZ fear

Yikes…Enema fears!

  1. Busting the colon wall: The colon was is a muscle. Does your stomach burst if you drink too much water? No. It’s same idea. Your lower abdomen may feel very tight and “full” but it is not going to “bust open”. Actually by doing coffee enemas you are stregthening and toning your colon wall muscles. When accumulated toxic material is stuck to the colon walls, the muscles start to weaken. After you flush out this toxic material, the muscles “wake up” and start to tone themselves up. This can promote easier bowel movements in the long run. I would take precautions with IBS and like illnesses though- im not saying your colon will bust but it could be uncomfortable.
  2. Will I “leak”?: “leaking” a little of the coffee water back out is natural. That is why you put towels down on the floor. Its not like you are going to leak all the liquid out but maybe a few drips.
  3. Electrolyte imbalance: It is natural to loose salts when you do a colon flush. It is nothing to worry about or stop you from doing coffee enemas. There is an easy fix. Eat your sea salt or add 1/4 tsp to your drinking water after the enema (which ever you prefer). If you do a water one you can add in 1 tsp. of  Celtic sea salt to each quart of enema water. Actually being constipated can disrupt the natural electrolyte balance in your colon more then enemas can. So I say, eat your salt and do your enemas.
  4. I wont be able to hold it: Honestly, this takes practice. If you REALLY have to go- then go and try again. Don’t beat yourself up about this part. Increase by 1 minute or 1/2 a minute at a time if you have to.
  5. Detox Symptoms? The “stuff” you are going to excrete is most likely toxic. It is not uncommon to notice little things happening like a short headache, cramping, bad smelling poo, and or a wave of nausea. Once it is all out and in the toilet, your symptoms should go away. The detox symptoms come from the toxins being moved around. If symptoms linger, eating and drinking something will help. You can aways chug a little spoonful of charcoal to absorb any toxins still floating around.
  6. Cant get the nozzle in!: The most simple way to overcome this is lubrication. Use coconut oil or olive oil to help slide the nozzle in. Also make sure you are not too tense- this can contact the muscles in that area. You don’t have to put the nozzle in all the way- just enough that the liquid goes inside of you and not on the floor. You will not hurt yourself if you put the whole nozzle in though (adult body).
  7. Burning my butt: This one is simple. Don’t use hot coffee! My suggestion is to only boil about 1 cup of water with the coffee granules and then add cold/room temp water for the rest. This makes the water a safe temperature every time. Tip: make sure you can keep your finger in the coffee water for at least 5 seconds.
  8. Can physical damage be done?: Not if you use common sense. Use only enema equipment- small nozzle that comes with it. Use lubrication on the nozzle for easy access. Do not use more then minimal force- never force anything.
  9. Its messy!: If you follow all instructions then the process is fairly clean. Yes mess-ups happen and you may forget to close the clamp or the bucket may tip over- but these are mistakes. The toilet may get some splatter marks in it from the extra water force, but use a toilet brush to clean after you take an enema.
  10. yuck-im not sticking that up my butt!: okay, this one is a normal fear at first, but I bet you that you will easily forget about how “gross” the process may seem after a few enemas and after experiencing what good it can do to your liver.
  11. Will I disrupt the “good” colon flora?: Dr wilson has seen thousands of patients benefit from retention coffee enemas and has never seen a problem with unbalanced colon flora. Here is a good excerpt explaining the mechanisms on why enemas actually promote GOOD bacteria.
Some people say that enemas wash out intestinal flora and valuable nutrients. Is this so?
The truth is that the washing out of putrefied material in the large intestine, increases the good intestinal flora. Good bacteria can only breed in a clean environment, which has been washed free of putrefaction and it’s accompanying harmful bacteria. This is why the intestines of a newborn baby immediately begin to grow good intestinal flora. Each time you clean out the putrefying rubbish and make a better environment for the good flora, they start to multiply immediately in their natural media. It also stands to reason that valuable nutrients can better be absorbed in a clean environment than in a putrefied one

What can go wrong?

Need some help?

  • low blood sugar: Eat before the enema
  • Gas: Try a water enema before. Do stretching-yoga-deep breathing. Leave the tip inside of you so the air can escape back into the bag. You can also try abdominal massage going in a clockwise motion.
  • Trouble holding for 15 min: read “what if I cant hold it!” above
  • Caffeine jitters: Decrease the amount of coffee.
  • bucket too high or too low. You want it high enough (recommended 18 in or less) to be able to flow into you without going too fast but you dont want it so low the liquid does not flow.
  • Coffee too cold or too hot: Please don’t burn yourself and don’t shock your colon with cold water. Room temperature is best.
  • The enema parts: Make sure the tubbing is securely attached so it does not spray all over. Also make sure the nozzle is far enough in (or else it will leak all over).
  • lock the door: do I need to say more?

Can you do too many?

Dr Gerson recommends his patients (who are chronically and severely ill) do several (up to 6) a day)–though this is not really recommended because it can cause some imbalances. According to Dr. wilson 1-3 a day is an ok amount. Many people say not to do more then 1 every few days to let the bowel normalize. I can see their concern so one does not rely on them, but many people do enemas for years (Gerson’s cancer patients and Dr. Wilson) and can still have a normally functioning bowel. Remeber anything good can be overdone and become bad. Listen to your body, once you do one, your body remembers. So if you “feel” like a coffee enema, listen to that instinct.

It can be very useful to keep up with daily enemas for a few weeks or months if you have any symptoms related to detoxing or toxicity. It works both ways. Knowing how to do a water and coffee enema is a timeless practice that any member of your family can benefit from. Not only did I learn how to cope with detox symptoms but I have the knowledge and power to heal my body.

Junk and toxins in the intestines and blood only make us sicker. We should not wait around until we get very sick to take control of our health. Doctors can help us fix problems and figure things out that we cannot do ourselves. I always like to find ways that I can help my body on a daily basis. Coffee enemas are just something that keep the body functioning to its potential. I use them when I notice my mental clarity decrease, a toxic headache, a stomach ache, or after a major reaction.

My take on it is this: If you are toxic you need to get it out. The body has an amazing ability to adapt. After a few weeks of enemas you colon muscles should be healthier and stronger. If after you stop coffee enemas your bowel moments do not come back in a day or two, the colon is still sluggish. Years of accumulated toxins will weaken the colon muscles.

I found that after I stop coffee enemas for a few days, my bowel movement will come back the next day, which is an indication my colon is still working and actually quite healthy. I continue coffee enemas because I am releasing toxins on a daily basis from saunas, detox baths,supplements, juicing, and simply a healthy lifestyle (which naturally allows the cells to eliminate toxins). I feel loss toxic and healthier when I do my coffee enemas so I will continue to do them as I heal my body.

I would not worry about taking too many coffee enemas. Use common sense and listen to your body. Make sure to replenish electrolytes by eating sea salt and eating nourishing foods. Take a probitoic to help normal intestinal flora and promote healthy elimination. If you do some hard digging research im sure you can find people being overzealous with coffee enemas and caused problems. Think of how many people who are very sick and even have cancer who do coffee enemas not only 1x but many times a day for years.

Only by detoxing the body of harmful toxins can we heal. Coffee enemas are a powerful tool to do just that.

~Stay Gutsy, Caroline

resources:

  • http://www.peak-health-now.com/coffee-enema-pages.html–very good resource! http://gerson.org/gerpress/faqs-detox/ http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/enema1.php http://www.drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/LIVER%20DETOX.htm http://www.peak-health-now.com/coffee_enema_facts.html http://www.sawilsons.com/basicenema.htm http://gnowfglins.com/2013/02/06/no-way-im-not-doing-that/# http://drlwilson.com/Articles/CONSTIPATION.HTM http://gerson.org/gerpress/ http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/2011/07/coffee-enemas-what-can-go-wrong/ http://purelifeenema.com/buckets-and-kits/ http://drlwilson.com/Articles/LIVER.HTM http://www.drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/LIVER%20DETOX.htm http://www.drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/COFFEE%20ENEMA.HTM http://www.laparoscopic.md/digestion/liver http://www.naturalnews.com/038429_health_benefits_coffee_enema_detox.html http://www.gallbladderattack.com/coffeeenema.shtml http://www.ehow.com/about_5412733_benefits-coffee-enemas.html http://www.enemabag.com/how_to_take_an_enema.html#abdominal_massage http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/2011/07/coffee-enemas-what-can-go-wrong/ http://www.seekinghealth.com/blog/coffee-enema-instructions http://www.sawilsons.com/basicenema.htm
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Comments

  1. Wow, Caroline. Another great post. I’ve never done an enema and it sounds terrifying but you answered all the questions I was too scared/embarrassed to ask!

    • Maria, that was my intention- I went back to my nervous pre enema brain and wrote down all the questions i wanted to know but could not find. Now i know 🙂 they have served my liver well!!

  2. Mary K says

    Your post is completely perfect timing (God’s timing is always perfect)! I have been on GAPS for 8 months and I’ve been doing coffee enemas daily for 4 months. I am 28 and I have Hashimotos disease, yeast/bacterial infection for going on 2 years, food allergies and adrenal fatigue. I feel much benefit physically from the coffee enemas, but I was just about to quit because I cannot tolerate the caffeine. Many symptoms are relieved but they are replaced by headaches and irritability. I love to research but I’ve never seen anything about the phase 1 liver detox pathway before! This explains so much! It makes sense that my hypersensitivity to caffeine is a sign of toxicity. Thank you so much for providing this information! It’s really difficult being a mom to a 5 year old and a 3 year old and being so sick. I’ve just started following your blog and I am so encouraged; I especially love how you always point back to God’s faithfulness. He has been the one to get me through every day.

    • Hi Mary, Yes God always knows what is best- he catches our bodies when they seem to be giving out physically and emotionally. Allergies, adrenal fatigue, and bacteria infections are draining– i KNOW!! yes the caffeine things was new to me too. when i was writing this post I was SO overwhelmed with the information and expectations i placed on myself to know about coffee enemas- funny thing to stress about about i know. I wanted my readers and anyone who finds this post to know as much as they can. I was not even looking for the detox 1 pathways information- I guess it was Gods way of getting that information to you so you don’t stop but work on other ways to heal your detox 1 pathway. I will pray for you during your healing journey too. <3

  3. “Words of wisdom to all the newbies- don’t think and just do it.”

    Terrible advice. This is NOT something that can be done safely for everyone. You can joke about how you were scared about ripping your colon, for example, but that CAN happen to some people. I have had surgery on mine, and mine is weaker than most people’s.

    ABSOLUTELY THINK.

    • Yes I did not mean it in that way- and i do put precautions on the blog because I DO know people are out there who have had surgery and cannot do them properly or at all. Im sorry if I offended you or scared you- of course think, but i was referring to if you are scared about the gross factor. thank you for clarifying.

      • Lisa Tomlinson says

        You were quite clear on your post. Some people want to make it all about them!
        Thanks for a fabulous comprehensive post.
        I’m a naturopath and love this technique – the science makes sense and of course it does heal, and like everything in life just exercise common sense too!
        I’m now inspired to read more of your blogs. Thank you

      • Lisa Tomlinson says

        Thanks for a fabulous comprehensive post. And unlike an earlier ‘moody’ poster that wanted to make it about them I thank you!
        I love the technique, I’ve been doing them on/off for several years (very on at mo as I’m trying to heal my body) – the science makes sense and of course it does of course heal (as long as one exercises common sense)!
        I have one question: what would you say the difference was between coffee enemas and a strong liver cleanse that gets rid of stones – I did a bowel cleanse and then liver cleanse with Epsom salts etc a few years ago at a retreat in the UK. It was quite horrible but I did get rid of stones (not sure I felt better ) just wondering what the difference between CE & this would be?

        I’m inspired to read more of your blogs.
        Thank you

    • Hi Carly, please try to be not critical. I am so sorry to hear you feel unwell and that this is not your way to go for. My story short: I was diagnosed with hpyori . My life before the diagnose was ok – after taking the antibiotics for two rounds my life just fall down in pieces and after 2 years I though I am dying – lost 12 kg in 2 months – not able even drink water not able sleep .. so i was in my worse time of life . After long long researching somehow I come to the coffee enema – I have also after this 2 years ibs – so I was so desperate that I decided to try it. My body needed 1,1/5 year but I know without coffee enema I will be not able to do it. I know that doesn’t matter how hard and what i tried nothing was working – the switch point was the enema. This article here is one of the best I read. Be soft on yourself but don’t judge . God bless you and hope you will be healed xx sorry I am not native English

  4. bethany says

    What have you read about coffee enemas and breastfeeding? Would toxins go out of the body through the milk at all??

    • oh that is what i forgot- I read that it is safe. no toxins get through milk- just dont overstimulate your body with caffeine or else that DOES go into your blood stream. increase coffee slow so you dont feel jittery. “Following the routine there’s no detectable stimulants to the bloodstream: it stimulates the detoxification process, the liver function is elevated and the toxins are released.”

  5. Ginger H says

    You say to listen to the gallbladder sound, but what if a person doesn’t have their gallbladder anymore?
    Also, in your research have you read if there could be a benefit of doing enemas for someone with kidney failure? I realize that any severe/chronic illness a person should speak to their Doctor before trying something like this, but just curious if you’ve heard anything. Unfortunatly most of the general medical community is not up on natural healing or detoxing of any kind. However it makes sense to me that if a persons kidneys are no longer filtering waste/toxins that doing enemas might help.

    • So for kidney failure- i found that it can be beneficial to help lessen the toxic burden off your kidneys, but some sources say that it is not to be used by people with kidney disease. Can you ask a naturopathic dr. maybe? The gallbladder is important but the liver takes over the bile production when it is removed. Bile production itself is increased by as much as 25% – 30% so instead of it increasing bile from the gallbladder it will stimulate it from the liver. The liver drips bile slower the the gallbladder which is why people without one had a harder time digesting food. You probably wont have that squirt and will just have to monitor your symptoms with the caffeine. Detoxification enzyme activity remains elevated for hours after the coffee enema!

  6. Great article! I have a question about steam coffee makers – youknow the kind that makes a full pot of coffee in like 3 minutes. Is that ok? I just know myself – boiling a pot on the stove for 15 minutes and then having to drain out the grinds with a strainer or cloth is going to discourage me from more frequent use. Thanks so much.

    GREAT ADVICE! (Unlike the rude Miss. Carly who threw your entire article out with the enema water) ABSOLUTELY GREAT!

    • Ruth, Its better to just use your easier method if it allows you to do the detoxing. I just give these instructions as a guideline. Its very beneficial even if you don’t boil it for 15 min 🙂

  7. I’ve been trudging through adrenal fatigue (among several other things) for three years now… slowly getting stronger and better, but some weeks still feel like I get knocked down. Coffee enemas have been an inconsistent part of my journey. For the first time I performed an enema this morning and literally expelled NOTHING! It’s been six hours now and still, nothing! Should I be alarmed? What is going on??

    • Ellie if your colon is filled with toxic material then your colon is not getting hydrated properly. I would do a few enemas to first flush out the build up in the colon wall.

  8. Monique Dunbar says

    Hello Gusty, I did a coffee enema last night and today I feel horrible. I have a terrible headache and I’m very nauseous. What did I do wrong?

  9. With this post open on my computer and clutched close to my chest, I was able to get up the nerve to try a coffee enema for the first time today. Thank you so much for this super clear and detailed post, Caroline. I don’t think I could have done it otherwise!

    ps–I heard the gallbladder “squirt,” I couldn’t believe it! 😀

  10. I forgot to mention that they advised to have binder before taking coffee enema because it helps prevent the toxin from being absorbed back to your body. So do you still get all the benefits the coffee enema would give without taking binder? I just don’t want to put into my body unnecessary supplement.

  11. Teodora says

    If one has been doing the enemas for a long time how can they restore their peristaltic health? I have suffered from constipation my whole life and would love to stop their regular use. I use them for detox but they help with elimination so I am getting the double benefit but do not see it as a lifestyle. Thank you.

    • Your constipation could have a deeper reason and I would get that checked by a natural/holistic dr. or TCM practitioner. The coffee enemas help detox the liver, but your gut could be lacking good bacteria it needs create a smooth digestive system.

  12. Have u done wheat grass enemas?

    Also, does the sawilson coffee stain?

    Thirdly, gerson now recommends cafemam coffee, not sawilson. Any thoughts on this coffee?

    I use an organic light roast from whole foods (allegro)… Is this ok, or can this cause issues bc of possible mycotoxins and carcinogens from the roasting?

    Lastly, what is your opinion of the seeking health bucket vs the purelife bucket?

    • Hi Bee, alot of these questions are really personal preference, but I will tell you what I think. No I have not done wheatgrass because I am allergic to it. The sawislon coffee turn green and can stain a bit. I would dedicate a towel to enemas. I have not used cafeman coffee but im sure it is good quality if Gerson recommends it. I think the roasted coffee does not work as well in my option, I didn’t always get a gallbladder squirt. I do with the sawilsons. I would buy a stainless steel bucket. hope that helps

  13. Hi, wow that’s great to hear your results with the coffee enemas! I recently discovered them as well. I first heard about them in the book Clean Green and Lean I think it was called.

    The amazing light energized happy feeling afterward is amazing. It downright borders on euphoria. And it’s definitely not just the caffeine, I never feel anywhere close to this good from drinking coffee.

    I’m guessing I have a fair toxic load and it’s going to take a while to get rid of. I used to play with bad things like Raid ant spray as a kid, I have probably several cans of that stored in my body. I can literally smell it sometimes in the sauna.

  14. How long does it generally take for the enema bag to empty? I put 2 cups in.

    • Hi It can vary from person to person, if you are backed up it could take a while. 2 cups would usually take a few minutes for me. To expel the enema it can take from 10-30 min. If it does not come out after that you may need to do another one because you are dehydrated or you have lots of toxins in your colon. if that is the case, do another enema

  15. Dalibor says

    Hi there, a good post. I was looking into the possibily of feeling restless after an enema and this site came. And yeah, It happened when the coffee enema did not come out. Now I know, that I have to make sure it comes out.

    Thanks, Dalibor

  16. Nichole says

    Great article! I’ve been reading up so much on the topic. I’ve been juicing for a week and doing the CEs daily for 2 weeks. Sometimes I feel great afterwards. Sometimes I have a lot of cramping. Tonight was the first time I’ve seen bloody mucus and I have more cramping. Medical history is Hashimotos and celiac disease. Does bloody mucus happen from time to time, or should I cease the CEs because they may be causing the problem?

    • Nichole, I have been doing CE for about 2 years and never had blood. That may not be a good sign, I would probably stop for now until the colon can heal. Maybe try eating bone broth or gelatin to help heal the tissues

  17. Thanks for the great post Caroline! I’ve been wanting to try CEs for ages. I don’t want to waste any coffee so I’ve decided to do a few water enemas first to get used to them. The first time I did it I was on the toilet for 30 mins after with diarrhoea and had a little diarrhoea later in the day. Now I’m a bit reticent to try another enema. Do you know whether this is a normal first time experience?

    • Emily, yes that is completely normal. You may have cramping, nausea, loose stools for even up to a week as the “heavy load” of toxins come out. Usually it only lasts the first or second enema though. I sometimes do a water one before the coffee so I can hold it longer.

  18. George says

    This may be the weirdest thing ever posted on line…I really hope you’re still monitoring this because I need an answer pretty quickly and don’t want to take the question to a doctor. For reasons that will become obvious:

    I was doing this (coffee enemas) without instructions, just winging it, so to speak, and one night before bed fixed a pot of coffee, let it sit for awhile, then went to fill the enema bag. I noticed the coffee was still warm but was pretty tired and didn’t notice that it was still actually hot, and didn’t check the temp before putting it in. It turns out the pot was still on and the coffee was scalding hot and I put it in my colon anyway without noticing it. So it burned pretty bad, as the colon, of course, doesn’t have the kind of nerves that “tell” you this immediately. It insisted I expell it immediately which I did–at least part of it. Some of it stayed in long enough to scald and burn the colon, which I didn’t notice for many minutes.

    it’s a day and a half later and I’ve tried to sooth it with Aloe Vera juice and water, but it still hurts. Am I gonna die? Etc. Please respond, I’m really worried about this.

    Thanks.

    • Hi George, oww! Sorry about this experience. I think you learned a lesson the HARD way. I dont think you will die but you may want to contact a natural medicine dr to see if you need to be checked. I would try an aloe vera enema to sooth it.

  19. Thank you this is wonderful! I will send all our patients here when I have to recommend the coffee enema during our detox. (We put A LOT of patients through the detox!!!)

  20. I would stress extreme caution before doing anything other than the occasional water enema. I am a critical care nurse at a large research hospital, and we unfortunately see a number of patients with liver injury and bowel dysfunction. Many of them have tried enemas (including coffee enemas) and end up in our emergency dept (later admitted to my medical ICU) for severe hypokalemia & elevated LFTs (complete with mental status change). These imbalances can lead to cardiac abnormalities as well as other GI dysfunction.
    Arguably, many people do enemas regularly without any acute incident, however the liver and bowels are only good at healing themselves quickly for so long. Most of our more serious cases are older patients with a long history of years of repeat injury they weren’t even aware of.
    So I believe it’s best to check first with your primary care physician or gastroenterology MD to make sure you are using the right enema solution and at an appropriate frequency, as well as to make sure enemas are even indicated for your situation.

    • Hi CCRN, I too believe to ask a naturopath of holistic practitioner if you have complications you are worried about it. I also wrote a whole section about being SMART while doing them. Thank you for you concerns.

  21. Someone else may have asked this but what about those of use with no gallbladder? I know that doesn’t matter as far as the enema part but the squirt part obviously won’t happen 🙂 Just wondering your thoughts

    • Holly, the enema will still benefit your liver and it probably could use it even more. The liver drips bile (without a gallbladder) into the small intestines in your case. The coffee enema would still be beneficial because it helps increase the number of detoxing enzymes in the liver. This way you will still help your body release stored toxins.

  22. Coffee enemas are perfect for people who want to move forward their health and feel more better. I come to know that coffee enema is not addictive but it is contrary to what I have read in a recent article about a couple who got addicted to coffee enema. Care to shed some light on the topic. Regards, Rahul

  23. Chris hawley says

    Due to excessive liver toxicity as well as severe candida infection i found it is necessary to wait a few minutes 15 or so and follow up with a water enema with a tablespoon of salt for electrolyte balance. The coffee enema drew so much toxins it gave me nausea. ( extreme toxins in the intestines and up to the stomach) the additional flush drains all the sick feelings and i can even feel the purging of the liver, gallbladder and even the lymphatic system.

  24. Hi Caroline,
    Have you ever tried an 8 ounce coffee enema? 2 to 3 tablespoons of organic dark roast coffee to 8 ounces of water. Use a bulb syringe or 2 empty fleet enema bottles. Retain it for a minimum of 30 minutes or let it absorb into your body. You will feel the detoxing working. I use dark roast because I researched it and found that it is more yang (good) for you and light roast is more yin (bad) for you.

  25. Hi Caroline,
    Are you also into the added benefits of doing colonics along with doing the coffee enemas. I ask that question because you will clean out most of the toxins in the upper part of the colon, so the coffee enema can do a better job detoxing the liver. The toxins in the upper part of the colon will be reabsorbed into the body and you are back to square one. We all live in a toxic world. Get rid of the toxins and most if not all diseases will not exist.

  26. Hi Caroline,
    As time is going on more and more illnesses and diseases are showing up. As time is going on we hear that most of these illnesses and diseases are caused by gluten. Also if you had any types of accidents or injuries and in pain, gluten will add to it. Traditional medicine just adds to the problems by adding prescription and over the counter medicines that are toxic. Gluten affects the whole body of men, women and children. The need to detox is very important to maintain a healthy body and mind. I want everyone to know that doing coffee/cleansing enemas may save your life. Enemas are easy to do and are not painful if done the right way. Every home should have an enema setup for each member of the family. (ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE DOING ANY ENEMAS OR COLONICS)

    God bless you Caroline on what you do to help others help themselves. I am happy to see that it helped you get over your medical issues.

  27. Hi Caroline,

    HARD TO RETAIN AN ENEMA? Try these tips they worked for me.

    1) FOR COFFEE OR HERBAL ENEMAS : I use 8 ounces of a coffee or herbal concentrate (make it to the strength you want it to be) and an 8 ounce bulb syringe.

    2) FOR ENEMAS THAT USE AN ENEMA BAG OR BUCKET: I use a roller clamp (not the snap or ratchet type that comes with most kits) and a douche nozzle (just as good as a retention nozzle and much cheaper). Both the roller clamp and the douche nozzle reduces flow rate and water pressure that causes cramping. The flared tip of the douche nozzle also helps from slipping out.

    CAUTION : LADIES DO NOT USE THE DOUCHE NOZZLE FOR VAGINAL USE IF YOU ARE USING IT FOR ENEMAS. YOU CAN STILL GET AN INFECTION FROM IT EVEN IF YOU CLEAN IT GOOD.

  28. This is amazing blog i never ever had seen earlier.. I like the way you share…

  29. I’ve been doing c enima now for 2 weeks.
    The first week i hit a europhic high, just having energy for the first time in years was amazing.second week my skin has gon quite gray and spotty and i have had a ‘reaction’ like i do to a lot of chemicals i come across, like bleach for instance , is it that the chemicals I get reactions to are now being re released out from my liver? Or is there something else that causes a bad reaction? Like low salt . water flushes are helping Ease the reaction. but I’m just wondering if its to be expected and should it stop? .I have fibro,CFS,me and multiple chemical sensitivity for 10yrs +im doing very well health wise now generally but I’m guessing what’s gone in must come out. should I try zeolite and charcoal mix have you heard of this? Thank you

  30. Krista says

    Do you know if the Wilson’s coffee is tested for mold/mytotoxins? I would like to use it as it is much cheaper than the purelife enema coffee I am currently using, but am hesitant as it doesn’t mention anything about mold which a huge concern for me with CE’s.

  31. This was such an interesting and enlightening read!! Thanks for the effort of sharing the info with us

  32. After reading this blog, and others, I did my coffee enema. I had severe IBS with chronic constipation and spastic colon. I was on 3 meds, and it was still painful. I started doing enemas, or colonics if you prefer, every other day, and I am off my meds and feeling much better. Here is my story if you want to check it out! http://lagniappeinthesouth.blogspot.com/2018/01/coffee-cleanse-enema-butt-colonic.html

  33. Annemarie says

    Do you stop enema’s when you are on your period?

    • ChristianMom says

      Annemarie, a woman who works in my local health food store told me that getting a warm water enema when laying in a tub full of warm water helped her.

      I tried it. Felt great!

      Not a doctor or medical person here…but, I have read and been told you can get a enema when on period.

      Was hoping Caroline would comment on your question and Lisa’s as well.

  34. Barb S says

    Very good blog! Well covered and written. Actually one of the best pages about CE I have read.

    Glad you included enemas for children.

    Enemas are a wonderful natural home remedy. They are given often in my home.

    I find the best position for the toddler to receive the enema is across the lap. On a towel. Face down laying on tummy.

    Good idea to have something for him to watch or do when receiving the enema. This helps him to relax. Makes administering the enema much easier.

    Always check with your naturopathic doctor, doctor or pedi before giving a home enema.

    • Sue mom of 4 says

      Love this page!
      Well written and prepared!
      Hardly anything left out.

      I have given it to many moms to learn of the coffee enema and enemas in general.

      May the good Lird bless you
      Blessings
      Hugs

  35. Lisa Tomlinson says

    Hi there
    Thank you for a wonderful article.
    A couple of questions…
    Even though I’m very health conscious and have tried therapies/diets/supplements/retreats etc for Candida i have suffered with it for years and years (all my adult life)
    I’ve been doing coffee enemas for around 8 years and am doing them daily at the moment for health issues (not just Candida). I’ve found that I’ve been expelling lots of what I believe to be Candida after the enemas but also in general. Why exactly is this? Do coffee enemas have such a powerful effect on killing pathogens/Candida? And if so why is this more so than anything else I’ve tried such as powerful anrifungals and colonics?

    Second question: do coffee enemas work better at detoxing the liver than a so called liver cleanse (using Epsom salts and grapefruit etc for instance)? I did a cleansing retreat for a week a couple of years ago and it was to cleanse bowel and liver. With the liver cleanse we all discharged lots of liver stones although the process leading up to it was certainly not pleasant. Which technique would you say is better for cleansing the liver and why?

    Thank you!
    Lisa 🙂 x

  36. Matt Mondorff says

    Is it ok to use 40 or more ounces of water instead of 32? Sometimes I don’t feel I get a complete release with just 32 oz. Thanks.

  37. Absolutely love you sharing what you have learned through your healing journey ❤️

  38. MaryAnn says

    Hi, Caroline. Being new to coffee enemas, I found this article extremely informative and interesting. I really don’t have any symptoms, but started these enemas as an adjunct to infrared sauna sessions. The only health problems I have are hypertension and insomnia. Hopefully, these problems will resolve with doing the enemas.

    Also, I don’t know if you’re concerned with spelling, but there are a lot of typos…I’m willing to help you find them if you like. Thanks for the article….the best one I’ve found yet.

    • ChristianMom says

      Lisa, hope your questions get answered soon. I also have wondered the same.

      MaryAnn, tuypos?? haven’t seen any myself. (joking). Isn’t this a wonderful page? So much information given. Well done.

      Interesting that you mentioned infrared sauna sessions. Below is a good page for that:

      https://saunacloud.com/a-guide-to-infrared-saunas-and-inflammation/?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1-OfjIS34AIVaP_jBx1SHQQlEAAYASAAEgLvMvD_BwE

      I have been interested in that.

      As far as the coffee enemas…. I don’t know if a series of Cus will help with hypertension and insomnia. They may. Please let us know if you feel the Cus helped your hypertension and insomnia. I would love to know if the enema helped or not.

      Do you get a enema before or after you do the sauna?

      I love getting a coffee enema and regular enemas. Feel so good after a enema.

  39. Have you heard of baking soda in the enema? I have candida and leaky gut and I’ve read that baking soda in the enema can help a lot, but I’m not sure if it can be combined with coffee. I just did one today anyway and nothing bad happened. I figured it would be good against the acidity of the coffee too since the colon flora want an alkaline environment to thrive and acaidy promotes bad flora. I’ve suffered 25+ yrs (35) with countless issues so I wonder how many enemas I will need to do… I of course do much more already but nothing has worked. Thanks for the article.

  40. Carol_A says

    Caroline, hope you are ok and still read the comments on here.
    Havent read any from you in awhile.
    Blessings.

  41. My wife had her gallbladder removed and ever since she’s gained weight and now coincidentally for the past few months she’s been having liver pain. She’s had many tests and the doctors cannot figure out why her liver enzyme level fluctuates from 100 to 140, once it went up to 900 when I had her hospitalized. The doctors now want to schedule her for a liver biopsy and were both extremely worried about that because of complications!

    We’re at the point that we’re thinking about taking everything into our own hands naturally since the doctors don’t know why this is happening. My question to you would it be safe or wise for her to do a coffee enema, kliver flush followed by colonics.

    Your reply is greatly appreciated because were running out of time quickly!

  42. Mom of Four says

    The best coffee enema page! Lots of work was done on this page to help others! Thank you.

    Under the section ENEMAS FOR KIDS….
    The sentence “use a baby enema BULK syringe “
    Should read “use a baby enema BULB syringe “

    Sure most would know what was meant. But there could be a “bulk enema”.

    I purchased the same enema bulb syringe the Link takes you to )OHN optimal health network)

    Holds 8oz. When giving a 4 oz enema I only squeeze the bulb until it is about half full.

    Easy to fill, administer a enema with and easy to clean.

    The nozzle comes off for cleaning. I do not remove the nozzle every cleaning. I feel doing so will weaken the rubber that holds the nozzle in.

    In the picture on the link, the nozzle is not pushed all the way into the bulb. The base of the nozzle needs to be flat up against the rubber bulb.

  43. Sue_HealthMom says

    Caroline, you haven’t commented in a long time. Praying you are doing ok.
    Let every one know how you are doing. Hugs

    This blog is the best of the best coffee enema blogs. You have it all on this one page.

    if you dont mind here are a few other sources that may help others….

    – optimalhealthnetwork.com. also called OHN. Kristina and Dee Dee are wonderful there. She has health articles, videos, soaps, oils, enema bags, buckets and bulb syringes. She is professional and helpful. I got my enema bag and bulb syringe (for the kids enemas) from her. Discreet service. I called Dee Dee for some information about giving the bulb enema and if the 8 oz bulb would work. She is wonderful! Kristina also has great coffee for the CE. She has two enema videos. One is the Large Volume Enema. Where she teaches how to prepare and give a warm mild soapy enema. She uses, which I love, the Made For Enema Soap bar for the enema solution. She administered the enema to Judy. Very well done. Can learn much from it. Professionally done.
    She also has another video Small Volume Enema. Where she teaches how to prepare and give a enema bulb syringe enema. She gives Judy a bulb syringe enema. Made with warm soapy water.
    Very discreetly done. If going to give a enema and want to learn about how to, these are two great videos that teach you.

    – book Prescription For Nutritional Healing. One great book every home should have. Can be found on line and at health food store. I have it and use it often. Has good home remedies in it for most any condition. Also has enemas in. The coffee enema, plain water enema, herbal enemas such as catnip tea for fevers and the garlic enema for fevers too. I would not recommend this book if it was not the best of the best for home health care.

    – and finally, Valerie_cct.tripod. com. Valerie has a well written article…titled Parents Guide to Childs Colon Health care. Very well written. She explains the need for daily BM in the child. Why the child today has issues being constipated. How to give enemas and more.

    I do the coffee enema often. Feel so good after getting a enema.
    Also give enemas when needed.

    Love, love, love your page Caroline.

    Hugs,
    Bless

  44. Sue_healthMom says

    Caroline, Praying for you.
    Wonderful to know you are ok and read/comment on here.

    Blessings

  45. Elaina says

    I have been hurting in liver area. I have anticonvulsant meds and prescription meds that contain acetaminophen. I know you are generally all natural but as a disabled individual I have to go to the doctor they pay for. I want to go to more natural methods. My doctor passed away so I have no one to see. Worried about impending liver damage if I don’t do something. I know you’re not a doctor but has this ever released too many toxins at once and causing more harm. Also I had a gastric bypass. Will that affect this?

  46. First, most important: this is not giving medical advice. It is my experiences with giving and getting enemas.
    You must consult with your doctor or naturopathic doctor if the enema is best to give or get.
    Most pediatrician today turn their noses up at the mention of the words enema, coffee enema, cleansing, detoxing, and such.
    Having been given enemas growing up from my nurse aunt and at times from my mom, I feel comfortable with the enema. Being much older than my siblings and three cousins by seven years I remember the enema very well in our hone and when staying summers at my aunts house.
    When older I remember my aunt administering a bulb syringe enema to my cousin a few times. Poor boy would with hold poo and become constipated! He would grouchy, headaches, tummy aches and fussy/fighting with the other kids. Believe it, after my aunt gave him a good (most of the time was the mild soapy enema given across her lap, or on the table, with the bulb syringe. When he got older she administered the enema with the red rubber bag) enema he felt much better. I learned from those days at her house the value of the enema! It was amazing seeing him get better right after his enema!
    I love getting coffee enemas! I feel so good after getting a enema! More on my coffee enemas another day.
    The home enema should never be seen as a bad thing! It is a very good home health tool. Does not hurt.

    Here is a suggestion for The enema instructions: (ages 2-12 ) You have listed:

    First Give your child some liquid and nourishing food (just a snack to keep blood pressure stable).
    Then talk with the one who will receive the enema. Explain what the enema is and how you will administer it to him.

    Prepare the room where you will give him his enema. Over the years (in my late 60s now) I have given enemas on the bed, in the bathroom, while sitting on the couch or in a chair, On a changing table, kitchen and dining room table (putting a towel on the table), and other places.

    Then I prepare the enema bulb or bag. Prepare the enema solution for it.

    Once all prepared I take it to where the enema will be given.

    Then have him get into position for the enema. ((This step was listed before preparing the enema)

    It is much easier to prepare everything then have him get into position.
    If you have him get into position first this can be tiring and chilling for him waiting.

    I prefer either on the back position with legs held up some or up against the chest. Or laying across my lap on his tummy. Putting a towel on the table for on his back or on my lap for across my lap way.

    Having something for him to watch or do during his enema helps calm him. Or have another person, neighbor mom, keep him entertained while he gets the enema also helps him relax.

    The rest of the steps are similar to what Gusty has listed.

    Important to take your time. Do not rush the enema. Later enemas will be easier to prepare and give.

    He will be able to retain the enema longer with each enema given. And be given more solution.

    I do not recommend a coffee enema for the child. YOU must talk with your doctor to find which enema is best for him.

    I have give many warm soapy water enemas over the years. Mad with a bar of ivory soap in a pan.swishing the bar around in the wam water till slightly milky.

    Give the enema, if possible, when the others are out of the house. Like gone to school or a friends house.

    Tell your neighbor friend you will be giving a enema and for her not to call or come over for about two hours.

    I administer a warm plain water enema free the soapy water enema.

    Enemas given for constipation, fever reduction and recovery from ills such as a cold.

    When the child was staying at home sick in bed a enema was always given to him. In that case on his bed.

    Cannot over stress contacting your doctor before giving a enema.
    Not medical advice wha to do or not do,

  47. Beth H says

    Sorry for typos! Darn spell checker.

    Correcting ….
    Corrections are in CAPS….

    “I have giveN many warm soapy water enemas over the years. MadE with a bar of ivory soap in a pan. Swishing A bar OF IVORY SOAP around in the waRm water till THE WATER IS slightly milky.

    Give the enema, if possible, when the others are out of the house. Like gone to school or a friends house.

    Tell your neighbor friend you will be giving a enema and for her not to call or come over for about two hours.

    I administer a warm plain water enema AFTER (omg I have no idea where “free” came from) the soapy water enema.”

  48. Beth H says

    Gusty and others,

    What I appreciate the most on this page is reading the verses of Luke on here.
    The mention of the Lord on here.
    I hardly find a page that mentions the Lord.
    So thankful the Lord is mentioned.

    Praying is one of the best healings one has.
    Believing is healing!

    Of course I love all the information given on here about the coffee enema (my favorite enema) and other enemas.

    Health is through the colon.

    As mentioned above there are a few other good pages/books with helpful information about colon health.

    Briefly they are:::

    1. optimalhealthnetwork.com

    2. book Prescription For Nutritional Healing.

    3. Valerie_cct.tripod. com. Read her article Parents Guide to Childs Colon Health Care.

    I have referred many to this page (In my opinion the best) and to the three listed above.

    Valerie tells of the importance of a daily BM and the enema.

    Blessings
    Hugs

  49. DeeDee Mom divorced says

    Caroline, praying you are doing ok during these trying days.

    Bless you and all.

  50. Marcia Brown says

    I like to do yoga nidra during while holding my coffee enemas, a form of lying down meditation. Is it harmful to hold the coffee enema for 30-60 minutes? I can get a bit of cramping intermittently but holding it is not a problem. I do water enemas prior to the coffee. I’m on GAPS. I use organic coffee, RO water with salt and baking soda added. Thanks!

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