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Coffee
Enema
by
Alexandra
Astakhov
(www.ineedcoffee.com)
The
use
of
coffee
in
enemas
for
detoxification
purposes
is
well
known.
It
is
a
common
herbalogical
remedy
that
has
been
suggested
by
holistic
and
alternative
medicine
professionals
for
many
years.
Why
it
works
The
effects
of
a
coffee
enema
are
different
than
a
saline
enema.
The
most
important
difference
between
a
saline
enema
and
a
coffee
enema
is
the
presence
of
caffeine
in
the
coffee.
Caffeine,
theophylline
and
theobromine,
combine
to
stimulate
the
relaxation
of
smooth
muscles
causing
dilatation
of
blood
vessels
and
bile
ducts.
The
effects
of
having
a
coffee
enema
are
not
the
same
as
drinking
coffee.
The
veins
of
the
anus
are
very
close
to
the
surface
of
the
tissue.
The
caffeine
is
therefore
absorbed
more
quickly
(and
in
higher
concentration)
than
it
is
in
when
coffee
is
drunk.
Liver
benefits
Additionally,
coffee
has
a
chemical
makeup
that
is
stimulative.
The
enzymes
in
coffee,
known
as
palmitates,
help
the
liver
carry
away
the
toxins
in
bile
acid.
The
coffee
is
absorbed
into
the
hemorrhoidal
vein,
then
taken
up
to
the
liver
by
the
portal
vein.
With
the
bile
ducts
dilated,
bile
carries
toxins
away
to
the
gastro-intestinal
tract.
Simultaneously,
peristaltic
activity
is
encouraged
because
of
the
flooding
of
the
lower
colon.
Thus,
when
the
colon
is
evacuated,
the
toxins
and
bile
are
carried
out
of
the
body.
Supplies
•
You
will
need
to
buy
a
re-usable
enema
kit,
available
at
most
pharmacies.
They
are
usually
disposable
(although
they
can
be
cleaned
and
reused
for
several
months)
and
they
are
inexpensive.
•
Distilled
water.
•
Organic
coffee,
any
roasting
level
will
do.
•
French
Press
pot.
Preparing
the
Coffee
•
Bring
8
cups
of
water
to
a
boil.
•
Grind
eight
heaping
spoonfuls
of
organic
coffee.
Put
it
in
a
French
press
pot.
•
Pour
the
water
over
the
coffee
grounds
and
let
it
steep
then
cool
for
one
hour.
•
After
this
amount
of
time,
the
liquid
should
be
about
body
temperature.
If
you
stick
your
finger
in
the
water
it
should
be
lukewarm,
but
not
hot.
•
Press
the
coffee
grounds
to
the
bottom,
and
then
pour
the
coffee
liquid
into
the
enema
bag.
Directions
•
Follow
the
directions
that
accompany
the
enema
kit.
Lie
on
your
right
side,
inject
and
retain
the
coffee
for
10-20
minutes.
•
I
recommend
lightly
massaging
your
abdomen
from
left
to
right
(up
the
left
side,
and
then
left
to
right
just
below
the
navel).
•
Additionally,
I
recommend
changing
positions
while
retaining
the
coffee.
After
a
few
minutes
turn
over
onto
your
back,
a
few
minutes
later
switch
to
your
left
side
before
evacuating
your
bowels.
Concerns
Many
people
are
concerned
that
the
body
will
become
'addicted'
to
the
enema.
This
fear
is
unfounded.
The
bowels
can
continue
to
function
on
their
own
after
enemas
are
discontinued.
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