Chris in VA Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Ugh. A family member is so into extreme stuff--I'm fine with only organics, watching aluminum in deoderant, even the anti-vax and essential oils stuff (don't agree with some of it, but it seems there are varying opinions that have some basis in truth). And it's this person's right to believe whatever. But now this person says doing near-daily coffee enemas is a great thing, that the contents of the colon (you know--brown stuff) prevents the absorption of nutrients, so you need to clean it out regularly. Like every day regularly. Which, to me, is full of crap. So to speak. I think the body is designed to have that in the colon (not arguing intelligent design so sub in evolved if you want) and that if you eat clean, as this person does, there is little evidence that "detox" is necessary. So this person says, You brush your teeth, don't you? Ugh. Like it's the same thing. I just get so tired of EVERY conversation turning into this person's radical and frankly, STUPID ideas. Chemtrails, 911 was a conspiracy, faked moon landing, and all the nutrition stuff (ok, some of the nutrition stuff I absolutely believe and yes, I do think Monsanto is rather evil, even though the "spraying wheat with chemicals right before harvest is the reason gluten only sometimes bothers people" has been debunked...). It's as if this person was never taught to seek out information and then TEST IT. This person just reads whatever from whatever source and goes with it, with NO CRITICAL THINKING. I can't debunk everything, and I don't want to. I can't always pass the bean dip. It's just so ...ugh. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Um, what? No. No to putting stuff there, and no to wasting coffee. 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Not that I want to support the woo woo but the coffee enemas do help some people woth chronic illnesses such as lyme disease. I don't believe it is meant to be a daily thing for anyone, especially healthy people eating a whole foods diet. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I've heard of the reverse lattes too, esp in the world of Lyme treatment. That said though, I prefer coffee from the top. :D 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Um, what? No. No to putting stuff there, and no to wasting coffee. I hope she uses the cheap stuff! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Um, what? No. No to putting stuff there, and no to wasting coffee. Ahh, yes. My first thought was what a horrific and silly waste of coffee. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Ugh😠It sounds like some frat boy joke: "one time in college, I had to stay awake studying for 3 days so I...." 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 LMAO Oh that's weird. I'm not sticking coffee up there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I was told I could cure my celiac disease by giving myself daily enemas while fasting during the new moon cycle. It was important that is had to be during the new moon cycle. Else it wouldn't work. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Oh my, do we know the same person? The one I know always has a Thing going...whether it is colon cleansing (yes, I've heard of the coffee thing!), building an earth shelter house or straw bale house, liturgical music, various religious themes, raw foods diet, and on and on. If you see her, you will get an ear full of her latest Thing. I don't see her anymore. As for daily enemas...ugh!! It took me a while to get back to normal after my colonoscopy. Do we really want to be disturbing our intestinal flora every day??? Sheesh. Sorry you are dealing with this! Can you tell this person you don't want to talk about it anymore? Can you change the subject? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I hope she uses the cheap stuff! I'm guessing not. I would think only organic for this type of procedure. Which makes me wonder . . . cold brewed or hot? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I have a feeling that this person will need to stop the colonics and go to some other remedy to take care of the consequences of doing that daily. But really, it's a bean dip thing. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 This isn't just pointless and wasteful, it actually puts your body at greater risk of certain disease. It's a pity you can't reason with this person. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I know what you mean. Some people can get pretty dogmatic. I am with you on preferring unsprayed crop, etc. I'd let the coffee enemas pass me by, try hard to smile and reach for the bean dip or any other dip...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm guessing not. I would think only organic for this type of procedure. Which makes me wonder . . . cold brewed or hot? :lol: :lol: :lol: For those who live in colder climates, warming yourself from the bottom up... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm guessing not. I would think only organic for this type of procedure. Which makes me wonder . . . cold brewed or hot? Would it matter if it were bitter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Would it matter if it were bitter? Good question. I think Chris should inquire further on the details and get back to us. For science! :D 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) People do that? :huh: ETA: Still :huh: , but now I'm wondering how someone came up with the idea. You know, sitting in front of the computer, sipping on a cup of hot java...hmm...hot java...I know what I should do.... :scared: Edited January 20, 2016 by JoJosMom 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Enemas can be very dangerous for health, ESPECIALLY for those of us with digestive and immune issues. And what a waste of coffee, sheesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) I can not take seriously anyone who shoves coffee up their ass. No matter what else they might say or do, I'll just tune them out. Kool-Aid is a much better option. Edited January 20, 2016 by reefgazer 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Um, what? No. No to putting stuff there, and no to wasting coffee. 😂😂 I had just taken a drink of my coffee as I read this......almost spit it out laughing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The scientific evidence for any of the detoxing stuff just isn't there, even if you don't eat clean. Anyway, daily enemas are unsafe. But some people really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The scientific evidence for any of the detoxing stuff just isn't there, even if you don't eat clean. Anyway, daily enemas are unsafe. But some people really like them. Some people like all sorts of creepy things! Ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFG Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 So this person says, You brush your teeth, don't you? Ugh. Like it's the same thing. This reminds me of an urban legend I heard involving toothbrushes and...well...you know... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoxinsox Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'll take my coffee from the top. The good news is that a good percentage of women have their bowels affected by drinking coffee, and if you are prone to constipation, that's a good thing. Morning cup of joe works better than an enema for me, and I tried it years ago from desperation. I don't think it was coffee though. Just though I would throw that bit of TMI in there for ya. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 What. In. The. WORLD?!? Now I've heard everything. I would not bet on it. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I consider myself a pretty granola person, but I've had to distance myself from so many groups/people who've flown right off the rails! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I hope she uses the cheap stuff! Take THAT, Maxwell House! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'd bet a hefty sum that she's a Natural News fan. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Chris, what if you just outcrazied the person? What if you went all, "That's amazing!!! Tell me more! DH? DH! Come listen to this! I think we need to seriously consider this!" If you stopped resisting and just went 150% supportive, do you think that might make them take a step back in confusion, or would it just amp them up even more? Either way, it might make the interaction more amusing for you :D I'm in the "Nothing's going UP. UP is not an option!" camp. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 :w00t: :smilielol5: Nope, they're doing coffee wrong!! Good thing I wasn't drinking anything when I opened this thread! Bwaahah! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 We have a neighbor on our street who is a Gastroenterologist. I bet he could explain the dangers of that practice, quite easily and quite rapidly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thank you. I feel better after reading your posts. Laughter really is ghe best medicine. Way better than Folger's up the.... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I was told I could cure my celiac disease by giving myself daily enemas while fasting during the new moon cycle. It was important that is had to be during the new moon cycle. Else it wouldn't work. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thank you. I feel better after reading your posts. Laughter really is ghe best medicine. Way better than Folger's up the.... I'll never be able to watch a Folger's commercial again without cracking up. "The best part of waking up is Folger's in your....." eek! 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'll never be able to watch a Folger's commercial again without cracking up. "The best part of waking up is Folger's in your....." eek! :lol: :lol: :lol: Another classic WTM inside joke is created. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) "The best part of waking up, is Folger's in your....." It seems like a sacrilege to treat coffee in such a way. That stuff is the nectar of the gods. At least in this house..lol. ETA: And yes, I changed my profile picture days BEFORE this thread! lol. Edited January 20, 2016 by The Girls' Mom 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'll never be able to watch a Folger's commercial again without cracking up. "The best part of waking up is Folger's in your....." eek! Dang it. Sparkly beat me to it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 "The best part of waking up, is Folger's in your....." It seems like a sacrilege to treat coffee in such a way. That stuff is the nectar of the gods. At least in this house..lol. ETA: And yes, I changed my profile picture days BEFORE this thread! lol. Do you watch Big Bang Theory? In one episode Sheldon tries to argue for evidence that the area eh hem behind there has taste buds. So ya know...LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 One small suggestion-- Up your ....instead of in! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I think they use Civet Coffee straight from its butt to yours for the best results. :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I knew a homeschool family that the father was right into this. We thought it was bordering on wife abuse that he made his wife do this every few days ( and openly bragged about it). We also suspected he might have made some of his children do it as well. A complete nutter. I believe that coffee and other substances are more readily absorbed into the body from the bowl than being swallowed, and it can actually be harmful to take coffee this way. According to my grandma enemas were given fairly regularly to people when she was a child (over 80 years ago) and people seemed to be preoccupied on having regular movements . possibly had something to do with the low fiber diet that people at that time ate. they never used coffee though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hhm, new meaning to upping or adjusting my caffeine intake! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Chris, what if you just outcrazied the person? What if you went all, "That's amazing!!! Tell me more! DH? DH! Come listen to this! I think we need to seriously consider this!" If you stopped resisting and just went 150% supportive, do you think that might make them take a step back in confusion, or would it just amp them up even more? Either way, it might make the interaction more amusing for you :D I'm in the "Nothing's going UP. UP is not an option!" camp. Call them up and say "WOO! Try it with RED BULL! WOOOO!" 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Exit only. Seriously. Exit. Only. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ugh. My mom tried to tell me a while back that coffee enemas cure cancer. I just nodded politely and tried not to look too horrified. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Call them up and say "WOO! Try it with RED BULL! WOOOO!" :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I think I remember a news article (which I will NOT google, tyvm) about teens getting drunk during school breaks using this method of administration. They were caught because they absorbed too much alcohol and nearly got really hurt. I wonder about caffeine absorption levels in this idea... So, I guess, Red Bull would be contraindicated? I can't believe I'm still giggling about this. Thanks a lot, ya'll! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Double post. Edited January 21, 2016 by elroisees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Triple. Edited January 21, 2016 by elroisees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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