Detoxification Effects Of The Coffee Enema

And while coffee enemas can relieve constipation, Gerson cautioned: “Patients have to know that the coffee enemas are not given for the function of the intestines but for the stimulation of the liver.” Coffee enemas were an established part of medical practice when Dr. Max Gerson introduced them into cancer therapy in the 1930s. Basing himself on German laboratory work, Gerson believed that caffeine could stimulate the liver and gallbladder to discharge bile. He felt this process could contribute to the health of the cancer patient. Although the coffee enema has been heaped with scorn, there has been some independent scientific work that gives credence to this concept. In 1981, for instance, Dr. Lee Wattenberg and his colleagues were able to show that substances found in coffee – kahweol and cafestol palmitate – promote the activity of a key enzyme system, glutathione S-transferase, above the norm. This system detoxifies a vast array of electrophiles from the bloodstream and, according to Gar Hildenbrand of the Gerson Institute, “Must be regarded as an important mechanism for carcinogen detoxification.” This enzyme group is responsible for neutralizing free radicals, the harmful chemicals now commonly implicated in the initiation of cancer. In mice, for example, these systems are enhanced by 600% in the liver and 700% in the bowel when coffee beans are added to the mice’s diet. Note: Glutathione is worth researching. It is one of the best substances to reduce pain and inflammation and is used intravenously in Parkinson’s disease as it helps to reduce symptoms within minutes. Absorbing supplemental glutathione is difficult without IV since to date, the only means of getting it is wrapped in fat, which most gallbladders in trouble have difficulty with. Thus, coffee enemas are a great replacement. Dr. Peter Lechner, who is investigating the Gerson method at the Landeskrankenhaus of Graz, Austria, has reported that “coffee enemas have a definite effect on the colon which can be observed with an endoscope.” F.W. Cope (1977) has postulated the existence of a “tissue damage syndrome.” When cells are challenged by poison, oxygen deprivation, malnutrition, or physical trauma they lose potassium, take on sodium and chloride, and swell up with excess water. Another scientist (Ling) has suggested that water in a normal cell is contained in an “ice-like” structure. Being alive requires not just the right chemicals but the right chemical structure. Cells normally have a preference for potassium over sodium but when a cell is damaged it begins to prefer sodium. This craving results in a damaged ability of cells to repair themselves and to utilize energy. Further, damaged cells produce toxins; around tumors are zones of “wounded” but still non-malignant tissue, swollen with salt and water. Gerson believed it axiomatic that cancer could not exist in normal metabolism. He pointed to the fact that scientists often had to damage an animal’s thyroid and adrenals just to get a transplanted tumor to “take.” He directed his efforts toward creating normal metabolism in the tissue surrounding a tumor. It is the liver and small bowel which neutralize the most common tissue toxins: polyamines, ammonia, toxic-bound nitrogen, and electrophiles. These detoxification systems are probably enhanced by the coffee enema. Physiological Chemistry and Physics has stated that “caffeine enemas cause dilation of bile ducts, which facilitates excretion of toxic cancer breakdown products by the liver and dialysis of toxic products across the colonic wall.” In addition, theophylline and theobromine (two other chemicals in coffee) dilate blood vessels and counter the inflammation of the gut; the palmitates enhance the enzyme system responsible for the removal of toxic free radicals from the serum, and the fluid of the enema then stimulates the visceral nervous system to promote peristalsis and the transit of diluted toxic bile from the duodenum and out the rectum. Since the enema is generally held for 15 minutes, and all the blood in the body passes through the liver every three minutes, “These enemas represent a form of dialysis of blood across the gut wall.” (Healing Newsletter, #13, May-June, 1986). Prejudice against coffee enemas continues, however. Although this data was made available to Office of Technology Assessment it was largely ignored in their box on the procedure. They dismissively state, “There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that coffee enemas detoxify the blood or liver.”

History Of The Coffee Enema

The following paragraph is from “The Royal Enema” by Dr. Ralph Moss. For the full article please visit the link to the s.a. Wilsons Therapy Blend website for therapeutic coffee. “But why coffee? This bean has an interesting history. It was imported into Arabia in the early 1500s by the Sufi religious mystics, who used it to fight drowsiness while praying. It was especially prized for its medicinal qualities, in both the Near East and Europe. No one knows when the first daring soul filled the enema bag with a quart of java. What is known is that the coffee enema appeared at least as early as 1917 and was found in the prestigious Merck Manual until 1972.”

What Is An Enema?

An enema is the injecting of a liquid into the rectum via a tube for cleansing purposes or for stimulating the action of the bowels. It can be used for constipation especially when laxatives are not working. It is faster acting than a laxative. They are also used for clearing the bowels before some medical procedures such as a colonoscopy and before childbirth. For the purposes of gallbladder, liver, and constipation, coffee is the solution of choice.

How To Make An Enema

Different solutions can be used for enemas, depending on the intention. The green coffee beans from SA Wilsons seem to be best for stimulating bile. In the interim, or if it is just too complicated a procedure for you, gluten-free instant coffee can be used. Cyrex Labs did an independent study of many different instant coffee brands and found only Starbucks instant coffee to be free of gluten. Unfortunately, gluten is used as a flow agent and is often in minute amounts so that it does not end up listed in the ingredients. For bowel impaction or stubborn constipation, a salt and baking soda solution is excellent as the salt can help to soften the stool. (Also consider castor oil packs over the abdomen for constipation.) For cleansing the liver and gallbladder, the coffee enema is the solution of choice. For stimulating the vagus nerve to improve a low-functioning gallbladder or for stubborn constipation, use a coffee enema. For relaxing, a chamomile tea enema is a good choice. Whatever liquid you choose to use, be sure to use lukewarm water.

Step-By-Step Guide For How To Use A Coffee Enema

Essential Ingredients Needed

1 quart+ Purified water (not tap water) 2-3 rounded tbsp Organic Whole Coffee Beans (ground finely each time) Enema bag Lubricant (for insertion of a tube into the rectum): a few drops of Organic Olive Oil or Sesame Oil (Avoid petroleum jellies such as KY or Vaseline) Old towels (to use when kneeling/laying on the floor); do not use good towels (since any coffee drops will permanently stain the towels)

Preparing The Enema

1. Grind 2-3 tbsp Wilsons Therapeutic Coffee Beans to a fine powder. Do not do this ahead of time so you will get the freshest, most active phytonutrients from the coffee. Pre-ground coffee beans are partially oxidized & should not be used.
2. Add the ground organic coffee to 1 quart of clean water (not tap water). Bring to a boil. Let it continue to boil for 3 minutes, then turn down to a simmer. Cover with a lid. Simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Allow it to cool down to a very comfortable, tepid temperature. You can add some room temperature water (not tap water) or a couple of ice cubes if you want to cool it faster. Test with your finger. It should be the same temperature as a baby’s bottle. Never use it hot or steaming; body temperature is good.
4. Strain with a fine metal strainer to remove any large particles that could clog the enema tube. Avoid using a paper or cloth filter because it removes some of the essential elements, such as Cafestol, from the liquid.
5. Pour into an enema bucket. If you prefer, you can split the quart into two parts – one part to be used right away in an enema bucket, while the other part can be stored in a container with a cover to retain some of the warmth.
6. Use a lubricant for insertion of the tube into the rectum.

Preparing Space

While the enema is cooking, get your space ready. Make it a comfortable experience. Keep in mind that coffee does stain, so use towels, blankets, clothes that you don’t mind getting stained. The easiest place to do the enema is in the bathroom. Figure out what is the best space for you to lie down, whether in the shower/bathtub or on the floor. Put down blankets, towels, or a mat. You can use a large roll of toilet paper (with a towel over it) as a pillow. You may want to have something to cover yourself with, and a pair of socks and/or a heater to keep you warm. Have a clock there to time the 12-15 minutes. Have a roll of toilet paper or paper towels for a quick wipe-up. The coffee can also stain floors, so it’s best to have something on hand. You can choose to have soft music playing or read a book, though I have found that it’s is a great opportunity to enjoy a quiet, solitary time.