Do you believe me when I tell you, that putting coffee up your butt just might change your life?
Well, at the very least, I can tell you, that it changed mine.
Not to say that the thought didn’t horrify me once upon a time.
Frankly I probably would have never even thought to do it, if it hadn’t been recommended by my natural wellness doctor in Costa Rica. After a year of global travel I was getting sick minimum twice per month, had many bouts of food poisoning, and was willing to do just about anything to get better…
I was desperate.
So, the doctor told me to start by doing two coffee enemas a day.
“Ummm… you want me to do what?!”
Was my initial reaction.
At first I was completely closed to the idea. It sounded dangerous and gross and just… wrong. Though more and more I spoke with other traveling free spirits who revealed they did them regularly. I could hardly believe how… normal… they were to so many people in my community.
Still, it took about two weeks until I finally faced my terror of washing out my insides with a liter of coffee. I remember picking up an enema bag from the pharmacy, buying a pound of organic coffee from the local cafe, and going into the bathroom ready for the worst.
Though to my amazement, it was actually one of the best experiences of my life. Like I had finally released something that had wanted to come out for so long. Instantly I felt more awake, alive, light, free, and joyful than ever before. I was a believer.
Over the years I’ve done coffee enemas in bathrooms across the world. At home and on the road, I’ve used them to instantly relieve constipation, to flush out food poisoning, to clear up my skin, to eliminate candida, to get rid of food cravings, to quit drinking alcohol, to slough off mucoid plaque, to release stories and characters from my past, and most powerfully of all as a practice in self love.
Discovering coffee enemas opened me to the belief that I can truly purify myself of anything, that no level of toxicity be it physical, mental, or emotional, is beyond my ability to heal. I believe that I my body has the power to heal anything and so does yours.
Coffee enemas have been essential in keeping myself healthy as an avid traveler. If you want to read more about how I’ve healed many traveler’s ailments check out my posts The Ultimate Post Travel Detox, How to Travel the World and Never Get Food Poisoning, How I Got My Pre-Travel Body Back, and My Travel Wellness Kit (featuring you guessed it, the enema bag!)
Now, let’s get into the nitty gritty, so I can support you in either beginning your journey with coffee enemas, or diving in deeper.
**Please know, I am in no way a medical expert, nutritionist, or any kind of health consultant. I simply am a person who has done a lot of coffee enemas and read a lot of articles about them. Everything I write here is based on my personal experience. Your intuition always knows best so please trust it. Thank you for honoring yourself in this way.
Why do an enema in the first place?
I know, I know, I KNOW. It sounds weird, and very gross, but doing enemas is not a new or trendy or weird thing at all. Enemas have been performed for eons by yogis and Western medicine doctors alike. Apparently even Jesus taught his disciples about the importance of colon cleansing. (Read more about the history of enemas here.)
Unless you have never ingested any form of processed food, wheat, dairy, meat, sugar, or any kind of harmful bacteria, you likely have gunk stuck in your colon. The colon is six feet long, and contains plenty of pockets where food can get stuck. When food gets stuck, we can’t eliminate toxins as easily and the built up gunk starts to collect bacteria and mucus. Many symptoms may arise including brain fog, headaches, pimples, constipation, diarrhea, body aches, and on and on.
Enemas are a powerful way to wash out our colons and get things moving again, so that unused food and toxins can leave the body. Colonics will go even deeper, but they are pretty expensive and not nearly as convenient as just poopping into your bathroom. For this reason I recommend doing both enemas AND colonics.
Some people argue that doing enemas is not natural and you can get dependent on them, but in my experience the more frequently I do enemas, the more naturally and comfortably my body seems to be able to eliminate.
To get more information on why colon cleansing is so important, and how it can heal all kinds of ailments, I recommend reading this highly comprehensive article from Body Ecology: Home Enemas: How and Why.
Ok… but why do you use coffee?
There are many different kinds of enemas, each with its own superpower. A simple water enema can get things moving while a chamomile enema will support relaxation and a red raspberry leaf enema can help with menstrual cramps. I encourage you to experiment with different kinds of enemas and find what works best for you in different situations. (If you do, please share with us! I love to receive your wisdom!)
While I have done many different kinds of enemas, I most often choose to do coffee enemas. Personally, I have found coffee enemas to be the most powerfully cleansing and that’s what I usually want an enema for. Coffee enemas are especially cleansing for several reasons.
First of all, they are excellent for cleansing the liver which is responsible for pretty much all of the functions of the body. Coffee enemas support the liver by stimulating the production and release of bile and then dumping it out along with many toxins when the enema is released. If you have candida, coffee enemas can flush out the candida that often lives in the liver as well. I have seen this happen personally.
I also love coffee enemas for their ability to break down gunk that other enemas don’t. The astringent quality of the coffee is excellent at stripping away layers caked onto the sides of the colon. This might be old stools or even layers of old mucus that contains bacterias and parasites. I have also personally seen this old parasite filled mucus come out after doing coffee enemas. (Keep in mind, I’ve traveled all over the world and had a lot of strange tropical diseases and foodborne illness, so I might have more parasites than your average person, lol.)
Even if you plan to get a colonic, I highly recommend doing a coffee enema FIRST because it will pull toxins out of the liver into the colon and break down old stuff on the colon walls. Then, when you get the colonic, you flush all of that out. In my personal experience I get the most out of my colonic if I do a coffee enema that morning.
While I do not suffer from migraines or headaches, I hear that coffee enemas can offer instant relief. They are even used in traditional hospitals to relieve patients of all kinds of pain. Coffee enemas have also been used for decades by holistic doctors at the forefront of healing cancer.
Here is an extremely comprehensive guide to understanding coffee enemas and their many benefits by expert Dr. Lawrence Wilson.
And a short and sweet article on the benefits of coffee enemas from Mind Body Green: 10 Reasons You Should Try a Coffee Enema.
But isn’t caffeine bad for you?
Let me tell you, I was concerned about this one! I have never been a coffee drinker and I am extremely sensitive to caffeine. A few times I’ve used too much coffee and felt a bit shaky and nauseous, though normally I feel great. I’ve even done coffee enemas in the evening and not had a problem. I recommend starting with a small amount of coffee and building up to see how you tolerate it.
According to coffee enema experts like Dr. Max Gerson (who used coffee to heal his patients of cancer since the 1950s), inserting coffee into the rectum is very different from drinking a cup of it. Apparently the colon absorbs the coffee in a different way, as the stomach digests the coffee. When you do a coffee enema, the caffeine goes right into the liver, where it stimulates the production of bile, rather than being digested and entered into the bloodstream when you drink it traditionally. There’s a lot more science-backed evidence for this from expert Dr Lawrence Wilson.
The Benefits I Have Personally Experienced
In the articles I’ve cited above, you’ll see that there’s research backing the touted benefits of coffee enemas. However, what matters most to me is my own personal experience. If you do coffee enemas and you don’t feel a benefit, maybe there is a more perfect colon cleansing process for you. (For instance, some people have amazing results with the salt flush, which I absolutely hate and despite doing it probably ten times have never had a good result from.)
Frankly, I do coffee enemas because I experience incredible results. Some of the benefits I experience are immediate while others have come with time. Please honor your body by using coffee enemas as a support to your holistic healing journey, rather than a quick fix solution. I do not recommend using coffee enemas, or any form of cleansing, unless you are in the process of also shifting your diet and lifestyle.
Here are some of the most powerful benefits I’ve personally experienced from coffee enemas:
Immediate relief from constipation.
Immediate sense of lightness, clarity, focus.
Immediate relief from headache or brain fog.
Immediate reduction of gas, and overall reduction of gas with regular use.
Clearer more glowing skin within 24 hours of doing the enema.
Whiter, clearer eyes within 24 hours of doing the enema.
Weight loss, less bloating, and flatter stomach with regular enema use.
Removal of many layers of old mucus, parasites, and candida. This has come as a result of regular cleansing in combination with dietary changes and probiotic supplements. For the most powerful effects I recommend doing a coffee enema before going in for a colonic or following up your coffee enema with a few water enemas to flush out the mucus that’s loosened from the coffee.
Improved bowel movements. I used to worry if coffee enemas, or enemas in general, would make me dependent and cause problems with me being able to use the toilet. In my personal experience, just the opposite has been true. When I first started doing enemas I would maybe wait a full twenty four hours before I could have a bowel movement again. That seemed unnatural to me. However, the more frequently I do coffee enemas, the more regular, bulky, and healthy my poop seems to be. I think this is for several reasons. Enemas help hydrate the colon which supports bowel release, retaining them exercises the muscles so contractions happen more naturally, the stripping away of mucus and old poop means that new poop can come out more easily, and the increase in bile production in the liver means digestion is happening much more efficiently.
Decrease in food and alcohol cravings. The more I cleanse my body, the less I want to gunk it up. When you’ve just cleansed your liver, the last thing you want is to inhale the smell of a cigarette or drink alcohol or eat something sugary or fried. The feeling of cleanliness is so… enlivening, that I seem to take extra care of my body especially following an enema. In fact, doing coffee enemas years ago helped me transition out of my party girl phase. These days, I don’t drink any alcohol at all. I’ve lost most of my inhibitions and I get high naturally all of the time (but we’ll save that for a future blog post.)
Deeper gratitude, trust, and peace. According to many Eastern medicine philosophies, most contracted emotions like anger get stored in the liver. I often hear that when you cleanse your liver, you also cleanse out these old emotions and stories. While I cannot prove that theory, I can certainly say that I consistently feel happier, more trusting, and more unconditionally loving the more coffee enemas I do.
Waves of euphoria and pleasurable sensation in my root chakra. Coffee enemas and colon cleansing can actually be an orgasmic experience. Feeling it is believing it.
Freedom from past pains. Often when I perform a coffee enema I choose to set an intention for it. This helps me feel more motivated and gives it a deeper meaning. Sometimes while I’m holding in the coffee I will bring up emotional stories that feel present for me. I might meditate on a particular experience or person. Then, when I release, I imagine that I’m letting it all go. Afterwards, I take a really nice shower and I typically cry, have profound realizations, and experience deep healing.
Deeper self love. When done with this intention, coffee enemas can be a wonderful self care practice. Simply being with yourself without distraction for fifteen minutes (the amount of recommended time to retain the enema) is more attention than some people ever give themselves. I use this time as a meditation and an opportunity to feel my body, hold myself through discomfort, concentrate on my breath, and being as loving to myself as I possibly can be.
How to Perform a Coffee Enema
There are lots of different recommendations for the best way to perform a coffee enema. Here are some offered by reputable health experts:
Dr. Lawrence Wilson: Coffee Enema Procedure
Dr. Axe: Fight Cancer and Detoxify With a Coffee Enema
This is an excellent article that details everything from how to get an enema bag to making your solution to troubleshooting during the process: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Giving Yourself an Enema and Were Afraid to Ask.
And if you really want some detailed support, you can even watch this video 😉
My Personal Coffee Enema Procedure
Again, I am not a doctor or a health expert by any means, please do your own research and honor your individual needs.
I always do my coffee enema on an empty stomach (usually in the morning) after having a bowel movement and drinking lots of water and hot water with lemon. Sometimes I’ll do a water enema first, to clear out my colon so that the coffee can enter my liver more easefully.
To prepare the coffee, I mix four tablespoons of organic coffee (the best quality I can find) with one liter of water and bring it to a boil on the stove. That’s a pretty high concentration, and you may want to start with just one tablespoon and see how it goes. If I ever use too much coffee I can get nauseous, I think as a result of too many toxins being released faster than I can expel them.
Once the coffee is boiling I’ll simmer it on a low boil for about 10-15 minutes. Sometimes I double the recipe and will do two coffee enemas back to back, especially if I’m fasting or cleansing.
Then I either let it cool while I’m doing other stuff (sometimes I make it first thing in the morning then let it cool while I do yoga) or I’ll add ice cubes if I want to use it right away. I like for the liquid to still be warm, but not hot, because I find it’s much more relaxing and easier to retain if it’s closer to body temperature than room temperature.
Once it’s at the desired temp, I pour the coffee directly into a blender or a big one liter jar, being careful to leave the grounds in the bottom of the pot. You could also strain it if you want.
Next I get the bathroom prepped. I like to do my enema in the shower so that in the rare case that anything leaks out, it’s easy to clean up. I usually put on relaxing meditation music and make the bathroom feel as comfortable as possible.
Then I pour the liquid into my bucket or bag and move the tube up and down to make sure all of the air bubbles are out. If you get some air in, it’s not dangerous, you just might have a more difficult time retaining the enema and experience some gas when it comes out. Then, I clamp the hose shut, lube with coconut oil, and insert the plastic tip. I set the timer on my phone for 15 minutes or longer if I have time and patience.
From there I immediately lay down on my right side (very important so the coffee can get to the liver) and turn on the hot water of the shower or wrap myself in a towel to stay warm. To help the coffee enter my colon more easefully I might lift the tube up especially towards the end. Once I’ve retained nearly all of the liquid, I remove the tube and do my best to just relax.
For the next fifteen minutes, I focus simply on breathing, being with myself, and loving myself. Sometimes I experience cramping or a strong urge to release. I use these moments as opportunities to breathe through the intensity and learn to be with waves of discomfort. Sometimes I’ll even chant or make sounds if it’s particularly difficult to hold. I often notice that once I breathe through the intensity, I’ll feel it move, and then hear a gurgling sound (sign that bile is being released) then the intensity dissipates and I feel relief again.
Whatever sensations or emotions arise during the enema I do my best to touch myself and speak to myself as lovingly as possible. I use this time as an opportunity to give myself as much attention as I deserve to receive all of the time.
Once the timer is up, I turn off the shower, go directly to the toilet, and release. As I do, I massage my belly especially my lower left abdomen to help expel more liquid.
Then I get back into the shower and take time to wash my hair, shave my legs, wash in between all of my little toes. I like to feel really clean after an enema and continue my self care practice in this way.
Afterwards I drink a lot of water and sometimes I do a water enema to flush out any gunk that got loosened and make sure I’m hydrated. If I’m in the tropics I drink fresh coconut water afterwards, otherwise I have a nice big green juice.
Most importantly I spend some time cherishing my body by slathering it in coconut oil and delicious smelling essential oils. I put on an outfit that makes me feel beautiful (whether I’m headed out for the day or sitting alone at my computer). I look in the mirror and smile at the woman across from me. I practice seeing my perfection rather than my perceived flaws…not so easy but certainly worth trying.
If a lot came up for me, I might spend some time journaling about it, or just give myself the permission to rest and integrate. Fortunately, I am so blessed to have created a lifestyle that allows me the time and space to spend time every day really taking care of myself.
Doing coffee enemas in this way, has been deeply supportive in healing not only my physical body, but shifting the entire way I experience my life. So, give a coffee enema a go, it just might change yours.
Do you have fears, curiosities, questions, or advice you’d like to share? Please leave them below in the comments. We love to support you any way we can 🙂
Hi babe I was wondering if you have had your gall bladder removed is it still safe to do 😊 would love to try this. I did a clonic 30 odd years ago and was amazed at the gunk that came out of me but have heard mixed things about the danger of colonics thanks for your support per usual love you ❤✌🤗
Teresa love, yes absolutely you can still do them! Also, colonics are super helpful and safe, just do the open system Libbe where you decide when to push out and you get to be alone in the room. May I ask, was your gallbladder removed from stones? You may benefit from doing the liver flush as if you had stones in your gallbladder you certainly have them in your liver (as does basically everyone) and could really benefit from removing these stones. I’m still new to the liver flush but you can read more on it here: http://www.ener-chi.com/books/the-amazing-liver-gallbladder-flush/
Thanks darlin! LOVED this. Never thought of doing one until now. xoxo
Awesome!! Tell us how it goes 😉 xo
Thank you for your informative and inspiring post. I’m buying supplies today!
Let’s see what it does for my chronic neuro inflamatory pain, fatigue and brain fog. Not to mention nutrient absorption. I’m very exited! With much love, Ida:)
Amazing sister yes yes yes! I know you will find whatever your body most needs in the perfect timing. <3 For nutrient absorption I also HIGHLY recommend juicing if you don't already. I also struggle to digest my food and absorb the nutrients, and I notice I have way more energy from juice than food. I usually make a big huge green juice in the morning. Love yoU!
Thanks for sharing that! I do water enemas but I’ve never told anyone because I’m afraid they’ll get grossed out. I actually just did a two day water fast and did 5 enemas, hoping I could get everything out… but nope, there’s still lots of gunk in there. I’ve been told you should keep doing enemas until the water runs clear, do you have any experience in how long that takes?
Hi love, you’re so welcome happy to help you feel more free to share 🙂 ya I have heard that too, but I have only had them run clear when fasting. When fasting it wasn’t until probably end of day 3 or so that I was just passing old junk and bile with no stools. After five days with just coconut water and twice daily enemas I felt like I was just beginning to really release… The colon is very long. I think it’s better to get a colonic (plus do a juice or coco water fast for 5-7 days) if you are hoping to really deep clean everything out as it can go a lot deeper and is like doing 20 enemas!!
Charlene, I love to write. Sorry. As far as not telling anyone and enemas “till clear,” here is my experience….
like you, I’ve never told anyone for years that I was given or took water enemas later in life after I left home. I was afraid someone would get grossed out if I mentioned enemas. Or tease me.
Not anymore! I am very open and will talk and teach about enemas! And hope you are also now open about enemas.
Ever since enemas were given in our home, I have been curious about enemas. Especially to learn of the benefits of enemas as a health tool. This was not told to us at home when a enema was given. The benefits of the enema. Except that “it will make you feel better.” Or “you will feel good after the enema is finished.”
I am no longer afraid to talk with others about enemas! I now tell people of the benefits of enemas! Especially the COFFEE ENEMA ! I am thankful I can now openly discuss enemas with others. Especially other moms who need to give or take a enema.
I give and take water, herbal and coffee enemas often now.
To let you know how I felt about telling anyone about a enema…….it goes back a long time. As a child we were given enemas often in our home. Either my mom or aunt gave them. My aunt was a old fashion nurse (LPN) and a believer of giving enemas for most anything! Especially a warm mild soapy water enema for constipation or if she thought you were constipated! A enema was given!
I hated it if my friends were over and I knew enema was going to be given.
I never told any of my play mates that I, or my younger siblings and younger cousins, were given enemas. I guess I was like you, I didn’t them to be “grossed out” knowing or teasing me. They were told they had to go home when one of us was going to get a enema. I never told them later a enema was given. I am sure they knew when seeing the enema bag or bulb syringe airing out later in the day.
So I know how you felt about never telling anyone you did water enemas! I never told anyone about enemas until recently! I started talking openly about enemas in the last few years. Especially since working in the health food store. The topic of enemas comes up often there!
I now openly talk about enemas. I believe they are such a good health tool that everyone should know about herbal, water and coffee enemas. I am a believer in enemas and encourage others to do or give enemas. I want to teach others about enemas now. So I talk about enemas often now.
Of course, telling them after checking with their doctor first then do a enema.
“Till clear” enemas…. I also heard that hon!!
As far as your question “how long does it takes” for “enemas till clear” I would say it takes numerous enemas to be given. Enema after enema is given. And this may be hard for doing solo. So may be best to have someone administer the enemas.
To let you know how long “till clear” would take…..The only time I had enemas “till clear” was in the hospital years ago. I remember being given multiple enemas in a hospital in the 50s. This was the only time I have had enemas “until the water was clear.” It was years ago when I was about 20 then. I was in the hospital for some tests. This was in the late 50s. You were admitted for anything back then.
One night a nurse came to the room and told me I was going to be given “a enema.”
I was so embarrassed that the other woman in my room heard her tell me that!
I remember the woman in my room mumbled “oh no..poor girl.”
She took me to a prep room in a wheel chair. Despite telling her I could walk. In the room she prepared a mild soapy enema. Then she gave me repeated mild soapsuds enemas and plain water enemas on the table. She administered a clear water enema after the soapy water enema was given. That was many years ago when the red rubber enema bag was used in hospitals. And soapsuds enemas were very common then. Even in our home soapy water enemas were given. Always followed by a clear warm water enema.
I remember the red rubber enema bags hanging in the prep room. I remember her telling me when she filled the first enema bag full of warm soapy water that I was going to get a few enemas…”until clear.” When refilling the enema bag each time she told me that I needed another enema. She refiled the enema bag a few times! She was gentle giving me the enemas and told she had given many enemas. And I was going to get a enema “till clear.”
She may have given me 5 or more 2 quart bag enema bag full that night! Finally she was satisfied and told me “it is clear water now.”
So what you were told Charlene that “you should keep doing enemas until the water runs clear” may be right. It may take a few full bag enemas to be completely cleaned out. Check with your doctor or naturopathic doctor.
How long does “till clear” take? That was my only experience with “enemas till clear.” I cannot remember how long it took her to give the enemas to me that night. But seemed like I was in that room for a long time! I had to expel each one and wait for her to prepare the next enema.
She would talk about things in general while giving the enemas and preparing the next one. Like it was no big deal. The funny thing was she kept saying “I needed a good enema.” I didn’t see them as good then LOL.
What most people today do not know or understand is enemas were very common back then. Most moms and nurses openly talked about them as a good home health tool.
Must remind all to always consult with your medical doctor before giving or getting a enema. Always do that!
Hi Camille!
Thanks for this wonderfull article! I hace à question for you. Since there is so much good bacterias in water kefir, do you think we can do a coffee enema with this water? Thanks a lot!
I have heard of people doing implant enemas with probiotics, so probably you could do the same with kefir water. I wouldn’t mix it with coffee though, and you’d want to use a small amount of water and hold it in for as long as possible. Here’s a conversation thread with advice from people who have done this….
http://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/how-to-do-probiotic-retention-enemas.42921/
Love this honest and funny guide and the whole “philosophy” or procedure you have behind it! Thanks so much for putting it out there, I will start doing this!! Had parasites a while back, got some weird meds and they told me that there still could be some nests from parasites who could come back at some point of my life.. (ugh, just imagining it is really weird!)
Do you know whether there is also more ways of getting rid of parasites by e.g. eating/drinking certain stuff that flush out the parasites?
So happy to help you love!! Ok so YES! Here is what you need for parasite cleanse:
Get an herbal parasite tincture (you can find them online they include different herbs including wormwood)
Diatomaceous Earth
Optional:
Raw pumpkin seeds (eat lots of them, put them in smoothies, dips, etc)
Papaya seeds (if you can get them)
Good luck! As travelers it’s just a good idea to do parasite cleanses every now and then.
Miriam, and others reading on here…. this is my last comment. I love talking and talking. But time to hear from Camille and others.
As far as what is good for parasite cleanse, I was told a garlic enema helps.
You can read this in book Prescription For Nutritional Healing. Wonderful book!
Every home should have copy of it.
Besides garlic enemas given, also clean, clean and more cleaning. Everyone in the house needs to be treated. And that means everyone is given garlic enemas.
This did not make my three kids happy. But they were happy to have the parasites gone.
It is very hard to keep up on things when dealing with this. Especially when having three kids and being divorced.
I also did the things suggested by Camille as well.
Would love to hear from others what was given or done for parasites.
Blessings.
and…no more comments for a while. Talk too much.
Was just wondering were to get or what specific tools are needed to complete an enema. Tubing etc
Hey love, yes you can get it all here 🙂
https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Enema-Cleansing-Silicone-HealthGoodsInTM/dp/B00GHJBSOA/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1511368748&sr=1-4&keywords=enema+kit
Katrina, you may want to go to optimalhealthnetwork.com. (OHN) and read what Kristina says on her page about enema equipment…bags, bulbs, bucket…
As far as the 2 quart rubber enema bag, many say not to use the 2 quart red rubber enema bag for coffee enemas. Because of leeching. And to use a stainless steel bucket set instead.
For my coffee enemas I use the 2 quart red rubber enema bag and regular enemas such as plain water, herbal, lemon, etc.
I have read arguments both ways about using the rubber bag.
I cannot afford the stainless steel bucket set. The enema bag does not cost that much. While the stainless steel bucket set can be costly.
What ever type of device you buy (bag, bucket or enema bulb syringe) make sure it is cleaned well after each use and air dried for a long time. Never store damp!
Enemas were given in our home when growing up. I was given enemas growing up with either the rubber bulb syringe or the bag.
I feel there is no harm in using a rubber bag for enemas.
Tubing and the nozzle comes with the bag and the bucket.
Take a look at optimalhealthnetwork.com (OHN) for enema bucket sets and enema bags. Kristina there is very professional. She also has many health articles you can read.
She sells other nozzles than what comes with the bag or bucket. You can buy from her, or other sources, a soft flexible nozzle. Some do not like the harder nozzle that comes with the bag or bucket enema.
While this is a excellent page about the coffee enema, Kristina also has lots of information about the coffee enema as well.
Reading on OHN may be helpful to you to find out more about tubing, nozzle and containers …the bag or bucket enema.
You can call OHN on their toll free line and discuss your needs.
Many say not to use Vaseline for lube on the nozzle. My mom used Vaseline and I did for years for giving and getting a enema in my home.
I now use virgin oil. Or, open a capsule of vitamin E and put the vitamin E oil on the nozzle.
Before taking or giving a enema it is always best to check with your doctor or naturopathic doctor first.
Not giving medical advice. Just what I have done.
Carol,
I was just reading your post and thought I would comment about my experience. I have been doing coffee enemas for years using a rubber bag. I do clean my kit (and I have not been using the same one for years!), but I am honestly not too concerned about using the bag instead of the bucket, I always let my coffee cool before I put it in the bag. I have seen a video shot at the Gerson Institute where they used a plastic bucket, and I think it was a talk with Wendy Myers on YouTube (I could be wrong about the name), where she mentions that there is nothing wrong with using the bag.
So, if you are using the bag, I think you are okay!
xoxo
Agree.
Been using the rubber bag or the rubber bulb syringe for years.
Hi Camille,
Coffee for me is my life especially in cold days as it helps me to remove constipation. Similarly, being a reporter in a Daily, I often have to work late nights and this give me a sense of liveliness, but removing headache.
Yes, I can relate to the post
Thanks for sharing
Forgot to tell you that I will be sharing to my office colleagues as well.
Thanks so much <3 !!
Awesome happy to hear it!!
HI there great post. I have been doing coffee enemas as well.
Im wondering what you may see in the toliet after besides poop LOL
I see some white film pieces and also orange pieces floating in the toilet.
I bleieve this is from the liver.
Can you confirm ?
Thanks
🙂
Hi love it’s hard to say! It may just be pieces of undigested food, like vegetable peels? Also mucus and plaque and candida are all quite common. You can google pictures but ya… be warned!! 😉
Thought I would jump in here. The film could be heavy metals (especially if they are shiny). Orange blobs are likely mucus, sorry to be graphic! But if they look hard and float, they are liver stones. Liver stones are usually white/yellow and float. Gallstones are slightly green or green and also float mostly. Hope that helps! I have done a ton of coffee enemas and I was googling like crazy when I would see stuff…best to you on your health journey 🙂
Colonics can be dangerous enemas safer but no studies safety coffee enemas.
Thanks for your concern. In my personal experiences I have felt fine with both colonics and enemas.
Love your page! So glad you are helping others and getting the word out about coffee enemas!
Growing up enemas were given in our home. Years ago enemas were a common home health tool in every home. Moms gave a enema for constipation, fevers, on set of colds and the flu, and other reasons.
While I did not like getting one, I know now the great benefits of enemas! I feel I am far more healthier than other women of my age because of enemas.
I work part time in a health food store. Often I am asked about enemas and especially the coffee enema. I feel enemas are coming back into the home now as a natural home remedy.
I hate giving OTC stuff!
I take coffee enemas often. My children and grand children also got a enema when needed.
I feel so good after receiving a coffee enema or any enema…they are wonderful.
I tell others about the benefits of coffee enemas and regular enemas. Some think I am weird. A few moms told me later that they got or gave a enema and were amazed by the results!
Thank you for your wonderful page.
Hope many read it and learn.
Blessings
That is AWESOME and thank you for sharing and doing what you do <3 I'm grateful to connect with you!
Camille, omg I read your “about me” blog. “The Way This Story Begins.”
Very inspiring.
Everyone who reads your blogs needs to read about YOU!
What a story! What a life!
More important is how your story has inspired others to live their life as THEY want to live it.
Coffee enemas! I could preach all day long about enemas! Especially the coffee enema!
You are so right — enemas are a life saver and a life changer.
Do hope I haven’t talked too much on this blog about enemas.
Many do not understand the need for a enema. Many do not know how popular enemas were in every home years ago. I hope I have enlightened others about enemas.
May the Lord be with everyone!
Hugs,
Blessings,
Carol
Awwwww thank you Carol and I LOVE all that you’ve shared on this page! Your wisdom is invaluable <3
Hi, how often do you do them xx
Kerry, do you mean how often do, or give, a enema?
Enemas? How often?
For my coffee enemas I do one daily for a few days in a row..like a week or so. Depending on how I feel. Sometimes longer. Sometimes less.
When feeling bloated, loss of energy, moody, etc I do a enema one day. Sometimes once or twice a day.
For the children for fevers, constipation, on set of flu/colds I may give a enema once. Or once, twice a day, for a few days. Depends.
Best for you to ask your naturopathic doctor, pedi, regular doctor what is best for you.
A enema should not be taken or given without asking professional medical person first.
The enema always makes me feel better!
Hi, thank you so much for the information! I am wondering if there is a specific diet to follow before and after the enema? I generally eat whole food (chicken, fish, grains, nuts, vegetables, etc.), I am on a low carb diet so do not consume a lot of fruits.
Thank you very much!
Andrea, this page may be helpful for you:
http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/clean/Prepare.aspx
I have always read and been told best to get a enema on a empty stomach.
and best to get it in the morning.
So no need to eat something special. Unless Camille suggests something that worked of her.
I normally get a enema mid morning. Sometimes a regular enema. Most of the time I get a coffee enema.
For the children, I have read and was told to have the one receiving a enema to drink a large glass of water before giving him the enema. I give the large glass of water and then wait about 30 min before administering the enema. During the waiting time I prepare the room, table, enema bulb syringe and such. Then administer the enema.
It is always best to have no interruptions when giving or receiving the enema.
For me this means I get the enema when all of the children have gone out for the day (i.e. to school).
When giving the enema to the child I try to find a time when the others are gone for the day. Napping. or playing nice.
As far as what to eat after the enema, I do nothing special.
I relax.
For the children, I have the one who was given the enema rest. I give him some more water or juice to drink.
Best to not have anything big planned after the enema has been given.
I use the bulb syringe for the children’s enemas and the 2 quart red rubber enema bag for my enemas. I cannot, at this time, afford the costly stainless steel enema bucket kit. Hope to get one soon.
This is a wonderful page. Camille has put so much into it.
Read all her blogs. Love it.
Blessings
On that link I found it interesting that it stated not to smoke the day before the enema and the day of the enema.
I have never heard of that before. Interesting. I have no reason why they suggested that.
I dont smoke anyway. So does not apply in my home.
Camille…..love, love and more love your blog!
To let others know, I am not a doctor, naturopathic doctor, or medical person.
What I comment about enemas, and love coffee enemas like you do Camille, are my personal experiences.
Best that anyone wanting to give or get a enema is to seek professional medical advice first. Then decide what type of enema to do. And what type of fast, detox to do.
A good book is Prescription For Nutritional Healing.
A good source is optimalhealthnetwork.com Kristina and Dee Dee there are wonderful. Professional. She has oils, soaps, enema bag and bucket, bulb, and more. Also, many, many good health articles.
I love your blog Camille!
Hugs
Blessings
40 years ago I used to work at Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston and Hopewood Health Institute outside Sydney Australia.
We used wheatgrass enemas but over the past few years I’ve used coffee enemas and feel great. I get Fleet enema bags $2 each in bulk online and reuse them with a rubber catheter and organic coffee whole beans that I grind before use.
I have done it every other day without any side effects and at 63 I still surf every time it’s good and rode 20 foot sunset beach Hawaii at 50. Felipe Pomar is 74 and still surfs everyday in big waves and has an organization “Surfing to 100” that I think is awesome!
Thank you so much for sharing this information on coffee enemas. I plan on doing them really soon. I am going to share with you my current animal regimen that I’m on, but first I would like to tell you about the wonderful lady who put me on this particular regimen. Her name is Dee Dee Delkamp and she is the owner of the Optimal Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin. She is a certified colon hydrotherapist, nutritionist, and health consultant. She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to enemas at home. You can set up a phone consultation with her at 608-514-8080 and leave her a message and she will get back to you. She is very kind and helpful and will answer any question that you have about Better Health.
I did a consultation with her in February of this year and came up with the following regimen. The first enema involves a special type of goat milk soap that is made by Kristina Amelong, and you can buy that at optimalhealthnetwork.com. It is a special soap made specifically for enemas and the one that I purchased has frankincense and myrrh added to it. I take about three and a half quarts of water with that soap mixed in it and I take as much as I can hold comfortably. This is meant to give better cleanouts and I like it a lot better than dr. Bronner’s liquid Castile soap that I used to use.
For my second enema in this series, I fill my 4-quart enema bag with water and add 4 to 6 drops of Young Living brand fennel and ginger oils. Dee Dee recommended them to me because they do a good job removing gas from the colon and improving digestion. I take as much as I can comfortably hold and then I release. If I get a lot of waste out during the second enema, I will refill the bag and take another enema of water to further clean me out.
For my final enema, I use Young Living brand oregano and Tea Tree Oils. This was recommended to me in order to strengthen my immune system and to remove negative bacteria. I hold this inside me for 10 minutes.
At the very end, after I have eliminated everything and I feel emptied out, I use a bulb syringe to implant probiotics in my colon to repopulate the bacteria.
I know this may seem like something you have never heard of, but it works for me. I live in Southeastern Michigan and the weather is frigid here during the winter months. Since I began this regimen, I hardly ever get sick and if I do get a slight infection, it is very mild and I recover quickly from it. I began cleansing myself internally in July 9th of 2017 and I have experimented with a few other things that I found on the internet. But I do recommend Dee Dee Delkamp because she has helped me a lot in my journey. I believe everybody should be cleansing themselves internally.
I will be doing a second consultation with her in January 2018 and I will discuss with her the best coffee that I should use and I also want her to put me on another regimen involving essential oils and herbs to further improve my health. The regimen that you read about above is basically an intensive detoxification of my body. I will tell you that those additives that I mentioned can slightly irritate your colon, depending on your tolerance level, but it is worth it to me because I have seen an improvement of my health. My skin is so much more shiny and beautiful and I don’t get sick very often anymore. I want this next regimen to be more about nurturing my body and making my organs run better rather than an intensive detox. I will keep you posted and once I get going on this new regimen I will update you on this website.
Keep up the good work and stay healthy.
Hi Camille! Love your blog!! keep up the good work! I have Crohns Disease and have been doing coffee enemas for just over a year now.. It has helped me so so much. Not just with my Crohns Disease but with depression and anxiety.. I hardly ever suffer from the blues now.. with Crohns Disease you are either going to the toilet too much or not at all.. I wanted to ask you if doing the coffee enemas 5 times a week is too much? iv had my electrolyte balance checked and potassium and all is fine.. I make sure that I always stay hydrated so wanted to ask you if you think there is any harm in doing that so often? Also have you ever had a little bit of blood in ur stool with the enema? thank you
Sandra x
The Gerson Therapy suggests drinking a mixture of organic carrot and green apple juice after receiving an enema to replace good bacteria. I did without the carrot/apple juice for two days once, and felt super dizzy on that second day. Now I drink the juice each day because I don’t want to take any chances.
I do know that laying on your right side clears another group of organs in your body, so I like to do two enemas so I can lay on the left and right side.
I have now been doing coffee enemas for two-plus years. By using organic apple cider vinegar, I have gotten rid of my need to use allergy spray. I have also dropped 15 pounds. [A friend of mine dropped 30 pounds in one month, but he was exercising while doing it. I haven’t been able to keep an exercise schedule. =) ]
thanks for telling of drinking the juices after you get a enema.
I am going to research that. Glad to learn from you.
I did read, and was told, to drink a large glass of water before a enema. About half hour before the enema is given.
I never feel weak after being given a enema.
But I do put my children to bed, covered with a blanket, after he has been given a enema. Normally I have him rest for about a hour after a enema was given.
Interesting that you get two enemas. One for each side?
Hugs
Blessings
Hi there. I was just wondering how long you have been doing coffee enemas for and how often you do them? I have been doing them almost daily for about a year because I feel so good on them but I’m having some concerns about Whether they might be addicting as well as depleting of minerals. I read somewhere they may be linked to the depletion of potassium. What are your thoughts?
Hope Camille gives you a reply Tracey
Not giving medical advice. Each must check with their medical professional before doing any home remedies. Including enemas.
I would think anything could be over used and may become addicting.
I know other women who do enemas and coffee enemas daily. If not at least five days out of a week. Every week
None that I know of have told of any adverse effects from getting a daily enema.
When I do a coffee enema series, sets, I normally do 5, 7 or 10 days in a row. First two days I get two enemas each day. One in the morning one late in the day.
I do about four coffee enema “sets” in a year.
I also feel good after getting a enema! Coffee enena or other enem…always feel good after a enema!
I also do camomile tea, garlic and mild soapy enemas as needed. Soapy solution is made in a large bowl. Using optimal health networks dot com Made For Enema Soap Bar.
By the way the mild soapy enema is good when the child has constipation. Given with the rubber enema bulb.
I use the red rubber enema bag for my enemas.
So far no problems.
Glad to know you have gotten a daily enema for over a year and didn’t mention any problems.
I would check with your naturopathic doctor for the answers to your questions.
Do you use the red rubber enema bag or the bucket one?
Some say not to use the bag for a coffee enema.
Being divorced mom with four kids only problem I have is enough time for my enema!
All of mine also fete RNA’s when needed.
Blessings and
Hugs
Darn spell checker
Last sentence means to say “mine also get enemas when needed “
How well do your kids tolerate the enemas? How do they react when they I know that they will be given an enema soon? Do they look forward to it or do they dread it? I’m just curious because I hated enemas when I was a kid given occasionally for constipation. As I got older and explored enemas for myself , that’s when I really enjoyed the benefits. I’m just curious as to how your kids react to the enema regimen and how you get them to cooperate so well. Thanks.
I love Camille and her blogs.
I thought she closed the bigs and opened another page. I haven’t found another page. So her blogs are still going ???
Hope so!
Good to learn from Camille and others who commented on here.
Since talking about the enema, I found the most comfortable place and position for getting a enema is laying on a towel in a nice tub full of warm water.
No no mess. So very relaxed by getting a enema in the tub of warm water. Sometimes I light a nice scented candle and play sof relaxing music.
So very relaxin!
Also good to do enema like that during period.. helps with cramps.
I lay on back on the towel in the water.
Only problem I have getting a enema is finding time.
When you get a daily enema Tracey, how much do you get? Quart or two quarts?
Most of the time I am given a full enema bag. Which is about a two quart enema.
Blessings
Hugs
Yes, moving from laying on back to on my side as well when getting a coffee enema.
For other enemas I remain laying on my back in the warm water
When I give a enema the person getting it gets it on the bed or table. On a towel
Blessings
Hugs
Hi there- thanks for all the information here. Can you recommend a coffee enema kit?
Dana, there isn’t a coffee enema kit. The kit (bag, bulb, bucket or higginson syringe) can all be used for the coffee enemas and also for other enemas (herbal, plain water, probiotic enema, soapy enema and more) too.
Most doing coffee enemas prefer the stainless steel bucket one.
I cannot afford the bucket. Being divorced mom.
For now using the red rubber enema bag.
Wherever you buy the enema from look for quality.
A good source is OHN optimalhealthnetwork.com
Kristina there sells bags, buckets and bulb syringe.
She also has health articles. Videos on how to give a enema. Her “large volume enema” video instructs on how to prepare and give a bag enema.
Professionally done. Kristina actually gives Judy a full bag enema.
A soapy enema is given.
Kristina also has another video where she teaches the bulb syringe enema. She gives Judy a warm soapy enema with the bulb syringe.
Again professionally done.
Great for learning the enema.
Or you could buy the enema at your local drug store.
Not giving medical advice. Just my experience. Consult with your doctor before getting or giving a enema.
I used to take the enema bag with me when traveling. As Camille also told she did/does.
I find it is easier to take the bulb syringe now.
Instead of the bag.
Hugs
Dana,,, most like to use the stainless steel bucket kit. Called enema bucket kit or set.
I would love to have one of them. But are costly.
Don’t buy one that is of poor quality. You may find some on the web that seem to be inexpensive…they are cheap and poorly make
Most drug stores sell the old 2 quart red rubber enema bag. It is good for starting out doing enemas. Coffee, warm water and other enemas too.
I have been getting a coffee enema, and other enemas, with the red rubber enema bag. No problems using it.
What ever you buy for. your enemas,,,it is very important to clean it good after each time you get an enema.
I clean my bag and the bulb syringe with warm soapy water. Rinse well a few times. Then do a final rinse with hydrogen peroxide. Then air dry. Air dry for a few days. Leaving the enema bag or enema bulb sitting out in the bathroom.
Never put the enema up when damp! Doing so will ruin it.
What type of enema you buy and use is your personal preference.
Best to check with your medical professional provider before getting or giving a enema.
I wonder if Camille still reads on here?
I guess the comments are still be posted. You posted on July 1, 2019 and I commented August 9th, 2019.
So guess comments are working.
Very good information. I’ve never actually given myself an enema. However, I have received a number of coffee enemas in conjunction with colonics that I received in Saint Louis. I recently found a practitioner (she is both a Registered Nurse and a Naturopath) who performs coffee enemas as the main part of the session, rather than as a side part of a colonic.
Another advantage that I have found for colonics and enemas is preparation for colonoscopy exams. While colonics and enemas will not take the place of drinking the liquid prep, it can help to reduce some of the negative side effects.
Hi. I did a coffee enema about 6 months ago and I had loose bowel movements and a sensitive tummy for about 2 weeks, until everything went back to normal. Does this sound right to you? or how are your bowel movements after an enema? Thanks.
Bat, can’t say if normal or not what you described.
Best to consult with your doctor, naturopathic doctor, etc if having problems.
Possibly this could be die off? I don’t know.
From what you described does not sound anything I, or others I know, experience after an enema.
Sometimes I get a plain water enema before the CE.
What did you in the solution?
I would super clean the enema equipment and even discard the coffee as well. Start totally new.
Did you talk with a doctor and told of this?
I have given and gotten many enemas over the years. The coffee enema, herbal enemas, the old fashioned warm mild soapy water enema, oil enemas and more.
Amazing article!!! thank you so much!