can a coffee enema kickstart a detox?

We all need a detox. Especially those of us who live in a larger city, in and around exhaust fumes and heavy traffic. Our water supplies need filtering and our foods can often be laden with chemicals and pesticides. All in all, our bodies need a little support in the detox department, at least some of the time.

I’ve been toying with cleansing and detoxing since the age of 18, when I intuitively got the message that what I was putting in my body was no bueno. I was drinking heavily on weekends, and jamming my body full of fried food, carbs, and quick options. Despite studying nutrition, I was still living the life of an average 18 year old girl. Now, at 34, I’ve dappled in detox, done a few cleanses, and have explored the benefits of modalities such as colon hydrotherapy, infrared saunas, energy healing, massage, supplements, and eating a whole foods diet. And even with years of gut support and choosing the right foods to put into my body, I know I still need to support my insides with the occasional cleanse, or at least utilize tools to support my body’s natural detoxification pathways.

Yesterday, I did a coffee enema, and today, I noticed right away (and my apologies, for TMI), that my body and breath were a bit rank. I also woke up a bit sweaty. I’ve done coffee enemas before, but I’ve been under a bit more stress lately, and clearly something in me wants to come out. I know coffee can kickstart the liver into flushing out toxins, but I’m curious if it can kickstart the entire body to start detoxifying.

According to gerson.org, The purpose of coffee enemas is to stimulate the liver to increase its detoxification of the blood and decrease the toxic load on the liver. This includes removing a variety of toxins and free radicals from the bloodstream. They assist the liver so as not to overburden an already sluggish and toxic liver with the flood of toxins dislodged from the clean, nutrient-dense food and juice of the Gerson Therapy. They are a required component of the Gerson Therapy’s treatment system.

So, I believe that answers my question. By supporting and stimulating the liver, it is supporting the entire being with its toxic load. And perhaps I basically just ‘loosened up’ toxins that needed to go. Today, I stink and feel a bit flu-ish. But I’ve had this feeling before, say when embarking on the Wild Rose Cleanse.

The key is to continue drinking lots of filtered water, rest, and continue consuming a diet free from junk food. Also, topping up electrolytes is important after a coffee enema. This can be done with green juices, or an electrolyte powder or tablet. Another supplement you may want to take after performing an enema is a high quality probiotic to replace any good bacteria lost in the process.

..Okay, well I’m off to do a face mask and rest my tum.

Happy Cleansing. :)