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Is coffee enema a good thing to do? thnks doc
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No: Naturalistic myth that is a waste of time and money. May also be harmful by giving you an overdose of caffeine if you drink regular coffee by mouth.
Answered 3/19/2015
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Quite possibly but..: Coffee enemas are considered quackery by some but have been advised by doctors for over a century and included in the Merck Manual, a "Bible of orthodox medicine" into the 1970's. Many find them beneficial but there are no research studies proving benefits (or hazards). They are best avoided by some- see http://tinyurl.com/9gh7w for cautions. See http://tinyurl.com/odvkduj for possible benefits.
Answered 3/19/2015
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