Contents:
- Medical Video: Enema Medical Course
- What is a coffee enema?
- But, coffee enemas can also be dangerous
- Then how to safely remove toxins in the body?
Medical Video: Enema Medical Course
For some people, a cup of coffee has become a complementary morning routine every day. Some of them, even relying on a cup of coffee every morning so that they can drain their stomach contents before going out to do activities. Yes, coffee can also be used as a laxative, to the point where a therapy called a coffee enema appears, which is intended to wash away all of your stomach contents from food scraps.
What is a coffee enema? Is it dangerous? Or does it have benefits for the body?
What is a coffee enema?
Coffee enema is an alternative treatment technique that has the purpose of removing food debris that is still left in the intestine. In this case, the coffee enema technique is believed to help those who are experiencing constipation or difficulty defecating. So, when the intestine feels blocked due to food waste that is difficult to remove, coffee containing caffeine is brewed and then put into the large intestine through the anus.
Furthermore, the liquid coffee that has reached the large intestine will stimulate pushing movements in the intestine that make the rest of the meal come out. What's more, some people believe coffee enemas are not just laxatives, but can excrete toxins, stimulate bile flow, and increase the production of body enzymes that function to prevent cell damage.
In addition, another benefit that you can get by doing this technique is that it can boost your immune system, eliminate bacteria and germs that are in the digestive system, to help kill cancer cells.
But, coffee enemas can also be dangerous
From the previous explanation, this technique seems to provide benefits and is good for health. But wait, all the benefits mentioned earlier come from the statement of a group of people who support and believe in this technique. In fact, until now there has been no research and scientific evidence that proves the benefits of coffee enemas for health.
In fact, some medical research has been carried out stating that this technique can endanger your health. There are several risks that you can experience if you do a coffee enema:
- Intestine and hot digestive organs
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cramps and abdominal pain
- Feel bloated
- Dehydration
- Having an infection in the digestive organs
Even the National Cancer Institute reports that there were three people who died due to coffee enemas, and their deaths were caused by electrolyte imbalances in the body. Not only that, one study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, found that the coffee enema process resulted in proctocolitis, which is chronic inflammation of the intestine and rectum (the organ that is between the intestine and the anus).
Then how to safely remove toxins in the body?
Take it easy, in a normal and healthy state the body will not experience poisoning. Your body has been designed to remove and dispose of toxins, waste substances, and garbage that can interfere with bodily functions. This is done by the liver and kidneys - so from now on love your kidneys and liver.
If you do experience constipation or difficulty defecating, try changing your lifestyle first, such as multiply eating high-fiber foods (vegetables, fruit) or drinking enough mineral water, before using laxative drugs, because this condition can occur due to selection unhealthy food and habits. However, if there is no change what you have to do is go to the doctor and check your condition.
