risks of coffee enemas

There is no evidence that coffee enemas detoxify the body.  The Gerson Therapy as an alternative cancer treatment is scientifically unproven and misguides patients who forego medical treatment.

Coffee enemas offer no advantage over regular saline enemas, and carry the same risks: anal tear, bacterial infection, internal burn by the hot liquid, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance,  decreased bowel function with repeated use.  In addition, coffee enemas can lead to caffeine addiction and should be avoided by pregnant women and people with caffeine sensitivity.

Coffee enemas do not remove the toxins that cause cancer.  Like all colonics, this kind of enema does nothing for body detoxification.  Metabolic detox is performed by the LIVER.  Hence, you need first to care for the only liver you've got, and you do that with proper nutrition: low in saturated fat, rich in fruits and vegetables and lean protein.  Fruits and vegetables are full of anti-0xidants, as are fish and nuts.

For more on body detox, see   The Daily Crunch: July 2009

For more articles on nutrition health and metabolic detox, browse  http://dominomarie.wordpress.com/

A good site for cancer nutrition and resources is the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR): Homepage

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