Saunas * Genital Baths * Coffee Enemas * Liver-Gallbladder Flush
No claims are made for any procedures described here. Nor are these procedures intended as
treatments or prescriptions for any disease or condition. The following is presented for
educational purposes only.
LIGHT
SAUNA THERAPY
How
Often. One may use a sauna twice a week to
twice a day. If one is very debilitated, begin with once a week. Work up to
daily use as one is able. When beginning, many people do not easily sweat.
Instead, their bodies overheat and tolerate less time in the sauna. In a few
weeks to a few months, as the body acclimates and is more able to regulate its
temperature, sweating becomes easier. Also, the more one relaxes, the more one
will sweat.
Before
a Sauna Session. Avoid heavy meals two hours before a
sauna session. Avoid alcohol or other intoxicating substances. Drink eight ounces of water before
entering a sauna. Add sea salt and two tablespoons daily of kelp to one’s diet,
especially if one’s water is mineral-free. Remove metal jewelry before entering
the sauna, as it may become very hot.
Before
entering a hot air sauna, preheat to 150° F. With a far infrared sauna, enter
as soon as one turns it on or just preheat to 100° F. Warm up with the
sauna. When it reaches 115-120 F., open the door 1/2" so the elements or
bulbs remain operational but the sauna stays at this temperature.
During
a Sauna Session. Light clothing may be worn in a hot air
sauna but is not as good in one heated by infrared. Use a small towel to wipe
off the sweat. Sit on another towel. Have a third towel on the floor to avoid
slipping. Talking or working are not recommended while in a sauna. Meditate or
relax.
To
enhance the effects of a sauna session, visualize absorbing the heat and
energy. Deep, slow breathing and good posture are very helpful. Sound therapy
such as listening to low tones is also excellent. Aromatherapy is also very
effective during a sauna session.
If
one’s sauna uses infrared heat bulbs, turn every few minutes to heat the body
evenly. Sit on a stool or a chair without a back. Face the bulbs, turn to the
side and around to the back. Avoid touching the hot bulbs. Looking at the bulbs
is okay according to the manufacturer, but not recommended. Do not let water, a
towel or clothing touch the hot bulbs. One will not get a tan in an infrared
sauna, though the skin may redden for an hour afterwards.
Finishing
Up. How
long one remains inside a sauna depends on one’s condition. Body temperature
should not increase more than four degrees. The pulse should not increase more
than 50% of the resting pulse. Begin with 15 minutes if one is ill. If the
heart begins to race, sweating stops or one feels very faint, end the session
immediately. Sixty minutes is a maximum time.
When
finished, take a shower, warm or cool but not hot. Avoid soap if possible as
one should be very clean. Soap leaves a film and clogs the pores. Wipe off
sweat with a skin brush or loofa. Brush all over, even face and hair. Painful
at first, it soon feels wonderful. Brushing enhances the cleansing effect. Use
shampoo and conditioner only if needed. Most contain chemicals toxic to the
body. Also skip most oils, lotions and creams. These also contain chemicals
that may clog the pores. Rinse off the towels used to wipe off sweat in the
sauna and hang them to dry.
After
a sauna session drink eight ounces of water. Sit for at least 10 minutes. These
simple steps allow the body to reap the full benefit of the sauna experience.
Healing
Reactions.
Healing reactions are temporary symptoms that occur as toxic substances are
eliminated and chronic infections heal. Symptoms vary from mild odors, tastes
or rashes to periods of fatigue, bowel changes, aches, pains or headaches.
Many
people have chronic infections, often treated with antibiotics that killed most
of the bacteria but did not eliminate bad tissue and all the organisms. These
may flare up as they are healed due to repeated sauna use. Most healing
symptoms are benign. Consult a knowledgeable practitioner if any cause concern.
Emotional
healing also takes place. Memories may arise consciously or in dreams.
Temporary anxiety or other emotional states may occur and usually pass quickly.
Some are directly related to elimination of toxic substances. Others are
associated with emotional clearing.
Supervision
and Safety.
Saunas are safe for most people providing one follows the rules here
described. Always move slowly and
carefully in and around a sauna.
Accidents often occur due to slippery surfaces.
Supervision
is always best, especially if one has a health condition. If debilitated or
very heat-sensitive, begin with less time in a sauna. The presence of an
attendant or friend is also most helpful.
Consult
a health professional if one has any serious health condition. Those who have
used LSD or other psychotropic drugs require an attendant close by, as removal
of drugs from tissue storage sites may cause flashbacks and even full-blown LSD
trips.
Pregnant
women and children under five should avoid saunas. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Continue
prescribed medication while taking saunas unless directed otherwise by the
prescribing physician.
For
Acute Infections.
If one has an acute infection with fever or other acute symptoms, more
frequent, shorter sauna sessions are better until the infection subsides.
Most people can use the sauna 15 minutes about 5 times a day during
infections. Always check with
someone knowledgeable if you are unsure about sauna use, although in general
saunas are quite safe. For medical references for saunas, see the Sauna Therapy article.
This
simple procedure, borrowed from the hydrotherapy literature, is often effective for alleviating vaginal,
bladder, uterine and even prostate difficulties. Bladder and vaginal infections
in women often respond very well to this procedure. Men can use it as well for
urinary and penile difficulties. The genital bath is probably effective because
the cold water causes a reaction that greatly enhances the blood flow to this
area. This in turn assists the healing process. The procedure is as follows:
* Sit on the
side of the tub facing into the bathtub, or sit on a stool placed in the
bathtub. One can wear a shirt or sweater, as the water will be directed only at
the genital area.
* Splash cold
water on the genital area only, using a wash rag or a flexible shower
attachment.
* Continue the
procedure for 10 minutes, and repeat it three times per day.
* The genital
bath can be repeated for as long as necessary with no ill effects.
Why in the world would someone use coffee
in an enema? That is the question
I asked when my health practitioner suggested I do coffee enemas. Yet when I got over my initial
resistance, I quickly saw the benefits of coffee enemas.
I have since recommended them to over a thousand
patients. Many have told me how wonderful
they are. Several said coffee enemas saved their lives. Indeed, they are most helpful for many
types of conditions. The procedure
is also inexpensive and can be done at home without special equipment.
Enemas
are an ancient form of hydrotherapy. They have been used for hundreds of years
for mechanically cleansing the colon. Enemas and colonic irrigation used to be routine procedures
in hospitals. There are many types of enemas used for varying purposes.
Coffee enemas were first popularized by Max Gerson, MD,
author of A Cancer Therapy - Results of 50 Cases. Dr. Gerson
pioneered nutritional therapy for cancer and other diseases with excellent results. His therapy combined coffee enemas with
a special diet, juices and other supplements. The enemas were an integral part of the therapy.
The
major benefit of the coffee enema, he said, is to enhance elimination of toxins
through the liver. Indeed,
endoscopic studies confirm they increase bile output. A patient was given a coffee enema while an endoscope
monitored the entrance to the common bile duct. Within minutes of administering the enema, bile flow
increased.
Increased bile flow also alkalinizes the small intestine
and promotes improved digestion.
Coffee also acts as an astringent in the large intestine, helping clean
the colon walls.
A
common contributor to ill health is the production and absorption of toxins
within the small and large intestines.
If food is not digested properly, sugars ferment and protein putrefies
or rots. Both processes generate toxic
chemicals which are then absorbed into the liver. The coffee enema enhances digestion by increasing bile flow
and removes toxins in the large intestine so they will not be absorbed. Most people with health complaints
suffer from impaired digestion and production of toxic substances in the
intestines.
Coffee
enemas are particularly helpful for slow oxidizers. Their liver activity is more sluggish and digestion is
usually impaired. Fast oxidizers
may have more difficulty retaining the enema. The procedure described below is really a coffee implant
rather than an enema, because it involves only two to three cups of water.
Using a quart of water may be more difficult to retain for some individuals.
However,
the use of a quart of water, and making sure the water reaches most of the
large intestine, is more helpful for cleansing the colon of accumulated waste
material. If one suspects severe
bowel toxicity or in cases of serious illness, quart enemas are preferable, at
least to start with.
Dr. Gerson recommended
the coffee enema up to 6 times daily for severely ill cancer patients. His patients continued them for up to
several years with no ill effects. I usually suggest one enema per day to assist detoxification
or to enhance liver activity. Two enemas daily may be taken during a healing
reaction if needed. For those who
are very ill, several a day may are best for at least several months. For best
results, a program of coffee enemas should be carried on for at least a month.
They should not be needed for more than two or three years, although many
people have continued to take them for a number of years without problems.
The best time to take the enema is after a normal movement.
One
will get a slight rush from the caffeine, but it is not like drinking coffee,
which I do not recommend. Coffee
enemas taken in the evening may interfere with sleep.
If
performed properly, coffee implants do not cause habituation, constipation or
any rectal problems. In over 23 years of practice, I have not seen important
negative effects of coffee enemas in those who need them. Difficulties occasionally arise
if one has hemorrhoids. In these
cases, extra care is needed in inserting the enema tip. Some people with hemorrhoids find the enemas
irritating.
A
small number of people are unable to retain even a cup of water for the
required 15 minutes. One can start
with less coffee or less water in these cases. There seems to be no harm if one wishes to retain the enema
longer than 15 minutes. While enemas may seem uncomfortable, many clients
report the procedure is so helpful they soon forget the inconvenience.
Step
1. Materials
* Buy a 2-quart
enema bag with a clamp. This is sold at drug stores. The enema/douche bag
combination is easier to use.
* Buy any brand
of regular coffee - regular grind or flaked, non-instant and not decaffeinated,
or grind your own coffee. Organically grown coffee is best, though any coffee
will do. Organic coffee is
available at natural food stores. Store opened coffee containers in the freezer
for maximum freshness.
Step 2.
Preparation of coffee
There are two
methods. The first is best.
* Place 2 to 3
cups of purified water and two to three tablespoons of coffee in a saucepan and
bring to a boil (or use a coffee maker).
* Let it boil 5
minutes, then turn off the heat and allow it to cool. One or two ice cubes may
be added to speed the cooling process.
You may make a larger quantity and use it for several enemas.
* Wait until
the water is comfortable to the touch. If the water is too hot or too cold, retaining the enema will
be more difficult. Strain the
liquid through a fine strainer or coffee filter paper into a clean enema bag. Screw on the top of the enema bag. The enema is now ready.
The alternative
non-boil method:
* Place 1 cup
of ground coffee in a container with 2 cups of water. Stir the mixture
thoroughly and allow it to soak overnight. (You may make a larger quantity if
desired.)
* In the
morning, filter the liquid through coffee filter paper or a fine strainer.
Place in a jar for storage in the refrigerator.
* To prepare an
enema, pour 2 cups of purified water into the enema bag. Add 2 or 3 tablespoons
of the coffee liquid from the jar.
Step 3.
Preparing to take the enema
* Be sure the
plastic hose is pushed or fastened well onto the enema bag and the thin enema
tip is attached to the other end.
* Remove any
air from the enema tube the following way. Grasp but do not close the clamp on the hose. Place the tip in the sink. Hold up the enema bag above the tip until
the water begins to flow out. Then close the clamp. This expels any air in the
tube.
* Lubricate the
enema tip with a small amount of soap or oil. (Too much lubrication will cause
the tip to fall out of the rectum, creating a mess!).
Step 4. Taking
the enema
* The position
preferred by most people is lying on one's back on a towel, on the bathroom
floor or in the bath tub.
* With the
clamp closed, place the enema bag on the floor next to you, or hang the bag
about one foot above your abdomen.
* Insert the
tip gently and slowly. Move it
around until it goes all the way in.
* Open the
clamp and hold the enema bag about one foot above the abdomen. The water may
take a few seconds to begin flowing. If the water does not flow, you may gently squeeze the bag. If you develop a cramp, close the hose
clamp, turn from side to side and take a few deep breaths. The cramp will
usually pass quickly.
* When all the
liquid is inside, the bag will become flat. Close the clamp. You can leave the tube inserted, or remove
it slowly.
* RETAIN THE ENEMA
FOR 15 MINUTES. See below if you
have difficulties with this. You
may remain lying on the floor. Use the time to read a book, meditate, etc. Some people are able to get up and go
lie on a towel in bed, instead of on the floor. Walking around the house with the coffee inside is not
recommended.
Step 5.
Finishing up
* After 15
minutes or so, go to the toilet and empty out the water. It is okay if some
water remains inside. If water
remains inside often, you are dehydrated.
* Wash the
enema bag and tube thoroughly with soap and water.
Hints regarding
enemas:
* If possible,
do the enema after a bowel movement to make it easier to retain the coffee. If
this is not possible, take a plain water enema first if needed, to clean out
the colon.
* If intestinal
gas is a problem, some exercise before the enema may eliminate the gas.
* It is not
essential but is helpful if the water fills the entire colon. You can assist by
first lying on your right side for 5 minutes, then on your back for 5 minutes,
and then on your left side for 5 minutes.
* If water will
not flow around the entire colon, you may gently massage your abdomen. Some
people attach a 30-inch colon tube to the tip of the enema tube, and insert the
tube so the water will reach the right side of the colon.
* If the enema
makes you jittery, reduce the amount of coffee.
* The enema may
lower your blood sugar. If so, eat something just before or after taking the
enema.
* If you have
trouble holding the enema, here are suggestions.
1) Be patient. Practice makes
perfect.
2) The water may be too hot or too cold.
Be sure the water temperature is comfortable.
3) It may help to place a small pillow or rolled up towel under your buttocks
so the water flows down hill into your colon.
4) If trouble continues, try reducing the amount of coffee or add 2 tablespoons
of blackstrap molasses to the water.
LIVER-GALL BLADDER FLUSHES
The liver-gall
bladder flush is a non-surgical method to help remove gallstones. It is not a substitute for surgery, but
may help avoid the need for gallbladder surgery. It is also not a substitute for a complete healing program
to restore normal activity of the liver and gall bladder.
It
may help at the beginning of a nutritional program or if one is having gall
bladder problems. I am not aware
of complications or damage from this procedure, although occasionally someone
remains nauseated for several weeks.
1) For 6 days,
eat well, take your nutritional supplements and take 90 drops (30 drops three
times a day) of phosphoric acid drops daily. I have these available if you cannot find them in a
store. Some people recommend
drinking as much apple juice as possible.
However, this is not necessary and is too sugary.
Also
take about 200 mg of magnesium (chelate, citrate or other quality product)
three times a day, one tablet with each meal. The phosphoric acid and magnesium help soften stones and
dilate the bile ducts.
2) At noon on
the sixth day, eat a normal lunch with supplements, phosphoric acid drops and
magnesium. Two hours after lunch,
do a 1-quart coffee enema using 2 tablespoons of coffee, along with 2
tablespoons or 1/4 cup of Epsom salts in the enema. Retain this enema for 15 minutes.
3) At
suppertime, have a normal dinner with supplements, and be sure to have fat with
the dinner, such as 2 tablespoons of butter on vegetables or some real whipped
cream as a salad dressing.
4) At bedtime,
do one of the following:
a) Take
1/3 cup of olive oil followed by some lemon or other juice if the taste is
objectionable.
b) Take
1/3 cup of olive oil blended with 1/3 cup of orange, grapefruit or diluted
lemon juice.
c) Take 4
tablespoons of olive oil followed by 1 tablespoon of fruit juice every 15
minutes until one has take 1/3 cup of olive oil.
If nausea
occurs during this procedure, it indicates stimulation of the gall
bladder. Finish the
procedure. If vomiting occurs,
just continue and do not add more than the planned amount of olive oil.
5) Immediately
upon finishing the oil, lie down on the right side with the right knee drawn up
toward the chin for half an hour.
This is to assist emptying of the oil out of the stomach.
6) If ill
during the night, one may take another strong coffee enema with Epsom salts.
7) In the
morning, if nauseous try to remain in bed until it passes. Upon arising, take another coffee enema
with Epsom salts. If nausea
continues after the procedure, eat lightly and skip supplements for a day or
two.
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