What are the dangers of coffee enemas? For those who have never heard of this procedure it may sound a bit strange. After reading about the benefits, most people before deciding on doing one or not, will then consider the dangers of coffee enemas. Most of these examples are not specifically coffee enema dangers, but risks involved with all enemas, especially those done at home without the supervision of a professional. Some of these include,
- Injury to the anus when inserting the enema tube
- Introduction of bad bacteria from an improperly cleaned home enema kit
- Temperature of the enema being too hot and causing burns or related injury
- Loss of friendly bacteria in the anus
- Decreased function of body organs due to over stimulation
Some specific dangers of coffee enemas:
- Dehydration
- Caffeine addiction
- Adverse reaction to caffeine
- Electrolyte depletion
While most of these coffee enema dangers should be considered, none pose a real threat, as long as you use common sense. Do not brew a pot of hot coffee for yourself and think you can stick the leftovers in an enema bag and away you go. Read up on how to perform one properly. If you are considering Gerson Therapy which may require more than one per day, only do so under the supervision of an experience doctor. An experienced professional will be familiar with coffee enema dangers and be able to monitor the health risks involved more closely.
Some tips to avoid dangers of coffee enemas; Start with a lower concentration of coffee and work your way up; Start with a cooler temperature and work your way warmer if that's what you want; Do not perform enemas more than once per day unless under the supervision of a professional. You can begin by doing them every couple of days at the beginning and gradually work to fewer and further between. Eventually weekly and then monthly will be enough. This will prevent any worries about caffeine addiction, electrolyte depletion, and loss of friendly bacteria.
Remember that when done in moderation the dangers of coffee enemas won't be a threat to you or your health.
If you choose to try out or continue using form of alternative medicine despite the minimal health risks, it's good to know that there are many health benefits to be had as well. Weight loss, liver cleanse, release, and energy boosts are just some of the benefits to be had.
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Nathaniell has experience in alternative medicine and has a site about Gerson Therapy, liver detox and much more. Find out more about the benefits of this form of alternative medicine at http://howtocoffeeenema.info/coffee-enema-benefits
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