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I am never sick...and I am 75. I don't need "health insurance" because I eat a lot of vegetables and drink fresh pressed raw carrot juice. I took a Gerson Therapy retreat many years ago. Don't laugh at coffee enemas.

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Two compounds in coffee, kahweol and cafestol, stimulate the production of a glutathione S-transferase (GST), an enzyme involved in the detoxification process. Increased GST helps the liver change many different kinds of toxic substances to harmless molecules for disposal (4). Additionally, GST can scavenge free radicals in the colon, reducing inflammation and decreasing damage to cells (4).

To sum it up, using coffee as the liquid for an enema instead of water increases the likelihood of gently cleansing the bile ducts between the liver and the gallbladder, and aiding the liver in removing toxic elements from the blood.

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I'll look for a better way than coffee enemas. Ugh.

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This is from GERSON THERAPY WEBSITE: Perhaps the most infamous component of the Gerson Therapy is the coffee enema, which has gained popularity in recent years as a means of cleansing and detoxifying. On the Gerson Therapy, coffee enemas are a vital and necessary component, but those who are generally healthy or are dealing with a non-life-threatening condition are now jumping on the detox bandwagon.

In the age of instant and infinite information, it can be easy for vital details about this procedure to get lost in the mix.

This information is for those without cancer or serious illnesses. Additional contraindications may exist for those with a serious health condition.

Always check with your primary care physician or licensed medical professional before attempting a coffee enema. If you have a chronic disease or cancer and are considering the Gerson Therapy, please work with our Gerson Practitioner Network to receive a personalized protocol and ongoing case management. Visit our Get Started page to apply.

8 Things You Need to Know Before Trying a Coffee Enema

1. The purpose of coffee enemas is to stimulate the liver to increase its detoxification of the blood and decrease the toxic load on the liver. This includes removing a variety of toxins and free radicals from the bloodstream. They assist the liver so as not to overburden an already sluggish and toxic liver with the flood of toxins dislodged from the clean, nutrient-dense food and juice of the Gerson Therapy. They are a required component of the Gerson Therapy’s treatment system.

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I have a local dr who has $90 per month subscription fee as well as Sedera cost sharing.

My wife and don’t go to doctors often and this is 1/3 price of blue cross

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I did this exact thing as soon as the abominable ACA was passed. I lost a terrific health plan because of ACA, and decided to get a very-high-deductible, low cost plan. I've also been on wellness programs the past 20 years, and haven't needed to use the health insurance at all. Maintained perfect health because of wellness plans and healthy lifestyle.

Good wellness plans are far, far better for overall health than health insurance alone - and cost many times less.

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Define High Deductible? What is it costing you per month? What about prescription costs?

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Does anyone know about Health Sharing high deductable plans. Where can I find a good plan to join? I love this combo.

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I use Sedera but have the lowest deductible $500 per occurrence

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We switched from BCBS to Medishare (Christian Sharing Ministry) back when health insurance became "affordable". We are rarely sick, take no Rx, rarely see a doctor so this works well for us. We also receive healthy discounts by keeping our weight, waist measurement and BP within certain ranges.

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