Bowel Cleansing

When my naturopathic MD first recommended the coffee enema as part of my detox program I resisted. My doctor gave me a handout that let me know what to expect. I did some research on the internet and that helped.

For example:

>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.

From: http://www.ineedcoffee.com/01/01/enema/

The first time I gave myself a coffee enema, I saw plague and a rope of mucus. Subsequent enemas revealed more plaque lots of mucus, and I think candida. I also saw what look like worms. I read somewhere that it can take months to completely cleanse the system. Since I have started this detox program, I lost over 20 pounds(gradually over 12 months). The detox program included barley greens, juicing, low fat diet, exercise. I eat fresh veggie every day and juice with organic veggies/

I continue to be monitored by my naturopathic MD. I am feeling much better although it is a real challenge not to eat my favorite, high fat, high salt, high Sugar foods.
I do feel better when I eat right. And I continue with the coffee enemas and wonder just how much "stuff" is in there.

I am glad I found this forum because I have learned alot already...

Thanks,

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