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Kicking coffee enema addictionAuthor: Jessica
02.06.2013
You may have heard recently about a couple that’s addicted to coffee enemas — the story was all over the headlines. These two have around 100 coffee enemas per month — that’s about three or four per day. In all, they’ve had about 6,000 in the last two years. It’s excessive, but it’s easy to see why they do it.
Coffee enemas were popularized by Dr. Max Gerson. They are a powerful method of detoxification, dilating the bile ducts in the liver so that toxins can freely flow out of the body. For a full explanation, see “What is a coffee enema?”. These powerful detoxifiers have been used to help cure a variety of illnesses. Most famously, Dr. Gerson used them as a treatment for cancer. But while they come with an array of benefits, addiction is one of the downsides. That’s why we always suggest talking to a licensed professional, like Octavia Zaccaro or Monica Leon, to discuss the components of a coffee enema before administering one yourself (Both our Santa Monica and Palos Verdes offices provide coffee implants to colonics sessions if requested in advance). Why are coffee enemas addictive? A lot of the addictive qualities of coffee enemas originate from the caffeine in the coffee. But the feeling experienced after the enema also adds to their additive nature. “I love the way it makes me feel,” as one member of the addicted couple told ABCNews.com. “It gives me a sense of euphoria.” That feeling is quite common with these kinds of enemas, and it’s certainly something to watch out for. Kicking the addiction Just like every other addiction, getting rid of this one takes time and patience. One way to help the process is colon hydrotherapy. It’s another powerful detoxifier, capable of eliminating toxins from the body and helping to cure a wide range of ailments. Warm, sterile water is gently instilled into the rectum, flushing through the colon and eliminating waste and bad bacteria that have populated the digestive tract. It gives the body a chance to heal naturally. Other alternative health methods, like lymphatic massage and personalized detox programs, can also help eliminated addiction. But it’s best to consult with a professional before you embark on that journey. Contact us whether you live in Santa Monica, Palos Verdes or LA, to discuss your personalized detox program before you start. Leave a Reply |