For some, discussing coffee enemas can feel awkward or embarrassing, but it shouldn’t be. Adding a coffee enema to your wellness routine may offer notable health benefits and support your detoxification journey.
A Brief History of Coffee Enemas
Historically, coffee enemas have roots in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where they were viewed as an “important therapeutic measure”.(1) During World War I, they were frequently used to prepare patients for surgery, helping reduce infection risks and providing comfort to injured soldiers. (2)
How Coffee Enemas Work
The primary purpose is to stimulate the liver and bile ducts, promoting bile flow and supporting the detoxification process. This practice can help open drainage pathways, clear the colon, and enhance overall detoxification. Coffee is absorbed through the hemorroidal veins to the hepatic portal vein, it flows directly to the liver. Caffeine and choleretics cause the liver and bile ducts to release bile into the colon and increase the flow of bile. If you are ready to go, here are the instructions.
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Key Benefits
Here are some potential benefits of including coffee enemas in a wellness protocol:
- Stimulate liver detoxification – Encourages the liver and bile ducts to release stored toxins.(4)
- Enhance bile flow – Helps to clear pathways and prevent blockages in the bile ducts.
- Support gut health – Clears impacted waste in the colon, which may contain layers of pathogens, parasites, and toxins.
- Increase glutathione production – Coffee contains cafestol palmitate and kahweol palmitate, unique compounds that boost glutathione levels, a key antioxidant in the body.
- Activate the vagus nerve – Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which can help with relaxation and reducing stress. (3)
- Alleviate pain – Some report relief from aches and pains after coffee enemas.
- Potential anti-cancer properties – The compounds cafestol and kahweol may also help inhibit cancer cell growth.
Addressing Caffeine Concerns
For anyone concerned about caffeine’s effect, it’s worth noting that coffee enemas do not have the same impact as drinking coffee. Caffeine administered rectally bypasses the adrenals and mitochondria, avoiding the “high” and crash associated with oral intake. The liver processes the coffee differently, enabling faster nutrient uptake without caffeine-related stimulation.
Water Enema or Coffee Enema
While water enemas primarily flush the colon, coffee enemas specifically target the liver and bile ducts, helping to release toxins, pathogens, parasites, and even mould.
My Personal Experience
In my experience, a coffee enema can provide great relief, especially when feeling unwell from intense detoxification or a Herxheimer reaction. The first few times I tried it, I felt nauseous, likely due to toxin release, so I began using a binder before and after the enema to help capture and eliminate toxins. Afterwards, I noticed a boost in energy that lasted throughout the day. Once, I even saw what looked like tomato skin in the results — which turned out to be liver flukes. Now, I use coffee enemas during a Full Moon protocol for extra support when taking high doses of a particular supplement.
Coffee enema kits are available on Amazon and other places. I have one with a stainless steel bucket, which looks like this:
The Future of Coffee Enemas in Healing
As holistic health gains wider acceptance, coffee enemas offer promising future prospects. This method can provide valuable, natural support for recovery after surgeries or medical treatments. Replacing potentially damaging medication and aiding the body’s natural recovery processes.
Coffee Enema FAQ
I can’t hold it for 20 minutes!
Don’t stress! Twenty minutes is ideal, but you’ll still see benefits with shorter times. Each session may feel a bit different, and it can take some time to get used to the sensations.
First, make sure you’ve emptied your bowels as much as possible before starting, including any trapped air. This will make it easier to hold.
It’s also possible that the tube isn’t inserted far enough, or that the liquid is flowing too quickly. Try adjusting these aspects to see if it helps. Taking slow breaths can ease the urge to release, and keeping your mind off it by wiggling your toes or focusing on something else can also help.
I feel worse after the enema.
Feeling a bit off after a coffee enema usually indicates that the liver and bile ducts are very backed up. This is completely normal and nothing has been done wrong; it’s simply a sign that the body’s drainage systems are adjusting. Often, it’s helpful to take it slow, especially if there are toxins or parasites involved. You might start with a gentle distilled water enema and gradually work up to the full coffee enema protocol.
Reducing supplement dosages can also help, if you’re using mineral support. Infrared heating pads applied to the liver area (below the lower right rib cage) can provide soothing relief after an enema.
My body retains the fluid!
If your body absorbs the coffee enema with nothing coming out, it’s usually a sign of dehydration or a reaction of the colon muscles “sucking up” the liquid. This often happens if an enema is done before bed, as the body tends to absorb more at night. Morning enemas are more likely to result in elimination rather than absorption.
How do I clean the equipment?
Properly cleaning enema equipment is essential to prevent bacteria or mould growth. Wash the bucket thoroughly with hot water and a gentle soap, then let it dry completely before storing. Disinfect the hose tip with hydrogen peroxide, especially the part inserted rectally.
I’m experienced. How can I improve my results?
If you’re familiar with coffee enemas and want to take it to the next level, try taking the following just before starting: 2–4 tablets of Tudca, 2–4 tablets of KL Support, and 2–4 tablets of LymphActive or a drainage activator. This combination can help soften bile, improve flow, and promote a more thorough detox, especially useful if you’re dealing with bile stones.
Do coffee enemas deplete minerals?
While coffee enemas are beneficial for flushing toxins and lightening the liver’s load, they can also purge other substances, including minerals. To replenish, consider adding CT Minerals to the coffee.
What’s the difference between a water enema and a coffee enema?
A water enema primarily flushes out the colon, whereas a coffee enema targets the liver’s bile ducts to clear any blockages, such as toxins, pathogens, parasites, and mould.
How often can I do a coffee enema?
You can safely do a coffee enema daily for short periods. However, long-term, it’s best to limit them to three times a week to avoid your bowels becoming dependent on the coffee for regular movements.
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By Esther Croysdill 6/11/24
(1) https://www.jstor.org/stable/44442727
(2) https://wholesystemhealing.com/coffee-enemas/
(3) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1434096/
(4) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5440772/
