Why arent colonics a part of the Gerson Therapy?
Colonics do not serve the same purpose as the coffee enema. Colonics are used to cleanse the bowel. Coffee enemas are used to increase the livers detoxification capacity. Certain substances in the coffee stimulate an important detoxification enzyme in the liver as well as dilate the bile ducts and increase the flow of bile. A secondary benefit of the coffee enema is to increase peristalsis which helps to empty the bowel. However, utilizing colonics along with several coffee enemas a day would be harmful and depleting to the body. In most cases additional cleansing of the bowel is not needed. If someone who is anticipating starting the Gerson Therapy has a long history of constipation, it might be acceptable to do a series of colonics before starting the therapy to decongest the bowel. However, once the Gerson Therapy is started, only coffee enemas are used. With a healthy Gerson diet, which includes plenty of fiber, the intestines manufacture and replenish the friendly flora on a daily
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