We Tried a Colon Cleanse So You Know What to Expect From It
Forget juice cleanses—this coffee-fueled colon cleanse at Centro Holistico promises glowing skin, restored digestion, and a full-body refresh like nothing you’ve tried before
Words Mika Reyes
Photos courtesy of Centro Holistico
April 6, 2025
When it comes to wellness, we’ve seen it all—green juices, infrared saunas, lymphatic drainage massages—but the coffee enema? Now, that’s a different story. At Centro Holistico, this colon cleanse promises to detoxify the body, revitalize the skin, and restore gut health—all through the infusion of three gallons of a diluted coffee solution into the rectum. Naturally, curiosity (and a touch of skepticism) led us to try it ourselves.
The Experience
Let’s get one thing straight: this is not your typical spa day. The process is designed to stimulate bowel movement, meaning your body is about to go through a rigorous internal cleanse. The setting is simple—a private, comfortable room equipped with a bed, a connected toilet, and, of course, a bag filled with coffee. As the mixture flows in, you’ll feel your stomach bloat, signaling that the treatment is working. Holding the solution inside while a nurse massages your abdomen is key to the process. Each release brings relief, a literal and figurative lightening of the body.
But make no mistake—the journey to feeling renewed is not effortless. As the coffee works through your system, it unlocks digestive blockages, which may induce sweating, dizziness, and mild stomach discomfort. It’s an intense but ultimately rewarding experience, one where patience and trust in the process are essential.
The Science Behind It
So why coffee? The caffeine, absorbed through the blood vessels in the rectum, travels to the liver via the portal system, stimulating the bile ducts and increasing bile secretion. The theobromine and theophylline compounds further enhance bile flow, aiding in detoxification. More impressively, coffee enemas have been shown to boost the liver’s production of Glutathione s-transferase—a powerful antioxidant—by up to 700%, helping to combat oxidative stress and cellular damage.
Clearer Skin and Restored Digestion
Once the cleanse is complete, the benefits become immediately apparent. Physically, there’s a newfound lightness, a visible freshness that extends beyond just a flatter stomach. Within days, skin clarity improves—breakouts seem to vanish, replaced by a natural glow. But perhaps the most significant change is the shift in digestion: regular bowel movements become routine, the body finally adhering to its natural rhythm.
In a world filled with aesthetic-focused wellness treatments, this one isn’t particularly glamorous. You won’t see influencers live-streaming their coffee enema experience—but effectiveness trumps vanity here. If constipation, sluggish digestion, or general bloating has been dragging you down, this may just be the reset your body is begging for. And honestly? We’d do it again.
Would you?
