Coffee Enemas: Fight Cancer, Clean blood, Strengthen Immunity, Anti-inflammatory and Detoxify!

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While drinking coffee has its well-documented benefits, that’s not the only way to reap the rewards of this humble but powerful antioxidant-packed beverage.

Benefits of a coffee enema:

Coffee enemas are known to help flush out bacteria, heavy metals, fungus and yeast (like those responsible for candida symptoms, for example) from the digestive tract, including the liver and colon.

In addition, they also lower inflammation by facilitating the production of glutathione — therefore helping people restore bowel function, increase their energy levels and heal from disorders that have caused them trouble for years.

I know it might sound strange to “inject” the caffeinated liquid directly into your body via your colon, but research shows that coffee enemas are an effective way to help manage the following conditions:

  • Cancer

  • Parasites

  • Overdoses

  • Constipation

  • Liver dysfunction

  • IBS

  • Fungus

  • Yeast

  • Bacteria

  • Candida overgrowth

 Some evidence shows that coffee enemas can help with:

  • repairing digestive tissue

  • cleansing the liver

  • improving blood circulation

  • increasing immunity

  • helping with cellular regeneration

  • relieving digestive issues, such as frequent constipation, bloating, cramping and nausea

  • improving gut health

  • improving low energy levels and moods (such as fighting signs of depression)

Researchers from the University of Minnesota also demonstrated that coffee enema benefits might include being able to help stimulate the production of a beneficial enzyme created in the liver called glutathione S-transferase, which acts like a antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and natural blood cleanser.

 Before you start thinking that this sounds completely crazy, consider the fact that various types of natural detoxification treatments, including enemas, have been used for thousands of years to help restore digestive function and general health. Some were even mentioned in ancient historical scripts like The Dead Sea Scrolls that described how Jesus used ordinary ingredients and materials, like food and water, to help heal illnesses.

 About Coffee enemas

A coffee edema is a type of natural “colon cleanse” that involves gently injecting coffee and water into the rectum and colon,  While still not exactly a mainstream way to fight illness, coffee enemas are nothing new. And now various types of natural enemas, even fecal implants and other ways of unconventionally restoring gut health, are growing in popularity as more people realize that laxatives and prescriptions fail to address the underlying cause of many digestive disorders.

Coffee enemas have been around since the late 1800s and were used at the time to help speed up healing following surgeries. With increased modern day health challenges coffee enemas are very effective to detox heavy metals, detox from chemotherapy, aid in the process of healing from lyme disease and  dramatically improve inflammation

 First made famous by the “Gerson Institute” in the 1950s, when it began using coffee enemas as part of its natural cancer treatments, others are now turning to this procedure for various ailments — especially those that don’t respond well to traditional treatments or prescription medications.

 How a Coffee Enema Works

How does a coffee enema work exactly? According to the Gerson Institute, a coffee enema has the primary purpose of “removing toxins accumulated in the liver and removing free radicals from the bloodstream.” It’s not just the caffeine in coffee that is responsible for the benefits of coffee enemas; in fact, studies show that bioavailability of caffeine obtained from coffee enemas is about 3.5 times less than those obtained drinking coffee orally.

It’s well known that coffee beans naturally contain antioxidants and beneficial compounds, including cafestol palmitate, kahweol, theobromine, theophylline in addition to caffeine, that have positive effects on inflammation levels, including within the digestive system.

What does a coffee enema do for you?

When ingested, compounds within coffee either from drinking it or from inserting coffee directly into the colon act like a stimulus that causes the colon muscles to contract. This helps move along stool through the digestive tract, resolving cases of constipation and making it easier to go to the bathroom. A lot of people say they need their cup of coffee in the morning to instigate their morning bowel movement.

As you’re probably aware, regular bowel movements are beneficial for carrying waste and toxins out of the body. Research has shown, then, during a “coffee enema detox” caffeine and other compounds travel via the hemorrhoidal vein to the liver. Coffee opens up blood vessels, relaxes smooth muscles that help with bowel movements and improves circulation. Once it makes its way to the liver, coffee is also believed to help open up bile ducts and increase production of bile that’s needed for proper digestion and excretion.

 Benefits of a Coffee Enema:

1. Increases Antioxidant Activity

Coffee enemas are believed to increase production of glutathione S-transferase above normal levels. As functional medicine practitioner and pharmacist Suzy Cohen points out, people pay good money for glutathione in supplement form, so having the ability to produce more on your own is pretty valuable!

What makes this enzyme so powerful is its ability to scavenge free radicals within the digestive tract that contribute to body-wide inflammation, poor gut health, liver damage and cellular damage. Once free radicals are neutralized, bile that is produced from the liver and gallbladder carries these substances out of the body through bowel movements.

2. Used to Fight Cancer

Max Gerson, M.D., author of A Cancer Therapy, which was published in 1958, has successfully used coffee enemas in thousands of cancer patients in hia clinics. Dr. Gerson made coffee enemas famous as a natural cancer treatment when he pioneered the use of a special anti-inflammatory diet combined with raw foods, nutritional supplements and daily enemas for speeding up detoxification.

According to the National Cancer Institute, an organic vegetarian diet plus pancreatic enzymes and coffee enemas were the main features of the Gerson Therapy that intended to build up the immune system of cancer patients and restore electrolyte balance (such as levels of potassium in cells). Many of his patients were able to stop their pain medications, help restore liver function and facilitate tissue repair by performing multiple (sometimes up to six) coffee enemas per day for a specific period of time.

3. Improves Detoxification

Acting similarly to “a form of dialysis of the blood,” a coffee enema detox can help remove unwanted materials from the gut wall and bloodstream. Dialysis is considered a forced or artificial method to enhance detoxification, and that’s exactly what coffee edemas do since they help the body expel waste materials. The primarily role of the enema is to mechanically wash out the colon, removing potentially harmful parasites, bacteria, yeast and heavy metals that contribute to inflammation and therefore disease.

There’s some evidence that coffee acts like a natural “astringent,” since it helps the top layer of skin or mucous membranes within the digestive tract peel off and rejuvenate (similarly to how astringents used on skin help with cell turnover). Some researchers believe that the top layer of mucous within the gut lining might hold a high level of toxins, and therefore, helping the body shed this lining speeds up the cleansing process.

Aside from the coffee itself, there’s also therapeutic effects of the water used in coffee enemas. Water therapy, known as hydrotherapy, helps the body heal by flushing the colon and rectum while also speeding up transit time of stool.

4. Relieves Constipation

Constipation is one of the most common problems for adults, which is why laxatives are one of the most widely purchased over-the-counter medicines there is. If you’re one of millions of adults who struggle to poop regularly, you’ll be happy to know that coffee enemas provide a natural and safe relief to constipation in several ways. First off, the increase in water that is inserted into the colon helps stimulate peristalsis in the gut, while a portion of the water also helps increase bile production.

The mechanical effects of the enema cause the colon to become more active and facilitate the emptying of stool and removing of impacted feces, toxins, mucus and food residues that can cause constipation. Coffee might also help clean out diverticulitis in the colon, which are slight openings in the colon wall that can cause left-behind food particles or bacterial organisms to become trapped.

What’s the connection between coffee enemas and weight loss — do coffee enemas make you lose weight?

They may help you to “loss weight” by reducing inflammation, bloating and water retention. But keep in mind that using enemas can’t replace the need for a healthy, balanced diet. People usually experience the best results from coffee enemas when they also drink plenty of water and improve their diets, such as cutting out inflammatory foods like sugar, white refined flour and hydrogenated fats that can slow down digestion. As part of a sensible weight loss program, exercise is imperative too.

How to Perform a Coffee Enema

What kind of coffee do I need?

You can use certified organic whole bean, caffeinated coffee to perform coffee enemas or you can buy coffee that has been carefully grown and processed for coffee enema therapy. A good brand I recommend is Wilson enema coffee. Purchase online

Make sure you purchase only certified organic regular coffee not decaf beans that are free from all chemical sprays — this is important considering the quality of the coffee determines how effective the detoxification process will be. The last thing you want to do is directly insert chemicals into your digestive tract if you already deal with inflammation and dysfunction! Most people recommend keeping your coffee beans in the freezer until you’re ready to perform the enema so they retain the most antioxidants.

How to prepare the coffee

  1. Filtered water is highly recommended. You can use distilled water too if you have some. Do not use regular tap water.

  2. Add 2 tablespoons of organic coffee ( grind your coffee or use the Wilson coffee enema coffee granules) to your pot along with 3 cups of filtered water.

  3. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. Let the mixture cool down to a little warmer than room temperature once it’s boiled

  5. Before beginning, make sure the valve is shut on your enema device before pouring the coffee in so no liquid escapes.Pour your coffee liquid into the enema bag or bucket and hold the tube and nozzle shut.

  6. Now you are ready to perform your coffee enema. Click here for instructions.

Coffee Enema Dangers and Side Effects

Not every health professional believes that coffee enemas, or other types of colonics for that matter, are necessary for digestive health. Some believe that the bowel should be able to eliminate waste material and bacteria from the body on its own without any help, and that interfering with this process may cause side effects.

Is using a coffee enema dangerous?

The Institute of Digestive Disease and Nutrition at the University of Korea has studied the effects of coffee enemas in various patients and reports that people using coffee enemas don’t usually experience any complications or side effects. Coffee enemas are considered a safe and feasible option for treating digestive dysfunction, and there were no clinically significant adverse events related to coffee enemas demonstrated at this time. However like with other treatments, coffee enema results vary from person to person.

If you’ve experienced complications from using enemas in the past, it’s best to talk to a doctor before trying to perform a coffee enema on your own. The first time you try a coffee enema it’s a good idea to do so under supervision or with guidance of a medical professional, this way you make sure the coffee enema recipe is made correctly and performed safely. That being said, some people feel comfortable jumping right into the process on their own.

Still, all enemas come with certain side effects, including possible tears in the colon and dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, especially if they’re over-performed or performed incorrectly. One way to make the process more comfortable is to always use a lubricant on the insertion nozzle or tube and insert very slowly and to follow directions very carefully. Make sure you avoid burns and irritation by cooling the coffee liquid enough and straining it well. Don’t use too much coffee fluid - or try to hold the coffee for more than 15 miutes. It is recommended to use about 3-4 cups of coffee for an enema and not more.

Coffee enemas aren’t usually recommended for pregnant women or children since they can be sensitive to the effects of caffeine.

If you’ve experienced hemorrhoids or tears in the past, you might find inserting the nozzle painful and should not force the procedure. You also don’t want to perform more than one enema weekly until you monitor your reactions and make sure you aren’t experiencing any signs of dehydration, such as dizziness, muscle cramps or weakness,  due to increased bowel movements. Drink plenty of water when using enemas to help flush your system.

Have there been any reported coffee enema deaths?

The U.S. National Cancer Institute has reported that at least three deaths may have been related to coffee enemas. While these reported deaths occurred over a very long period of time (decades), this is still a fact that shouldn’t be ignored. Coffee enemas may be most dangerous when someone is allergic to coffee, so this should always be ruled out before an enema is performed.

A final thought on coffee enemas:

If you follow the directions, are slow and patient with yourself you will, more than likely, enjoy a very therapeutic experience. Coffee enemas have been around a long time! They work! They can be a game changer for many people with serious or unresolved health issues and the best part is - they are not expensive and you can do them at home at your convenience.

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