Colon cleansing, also referred to as colonic detox or irrigation, often involves the use of chemicals followed by flushing the colon with water through a tube inserted in the rectum, explained Dr.

If you’re looking for a way to boost your energy levels, reduce bloating, support your weight loss journey and improve digestive health, the answer may just lie in your colon. A colon cleanse could be ...

How clean is your colon? If you’re tempted to find out by getting a colon cleanse, don’t bother. You’re quite likely to develop complications from the procedure and there’s no evidence that flushing ...

(CBS) Colon cleansing may be all the rage among celebs, but a new study suggests a dirty truth about the practice: It doesn't work, and it can cause potentially serious health problems. "There can be ...

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New research says no, but proponents say yes. Aug. 1, 2011— -- Beyonce reportedly does it. So do Kim and Khloe Kardashian. What's the fad these and other celebrities have embraced? Colon ...

Colon cleansing may be an unnecessary procedure. But advocates say that it brings a host of health benefits ranging from a strong immune system to a decreased risk of colon cancer. Critics are of the ...

Colon cleanses are often marketed as the ultimate digestive reset, claiming to flush out ‘toxins’, boost energy, and leave you feeling lighter. But here’s the twist – there’s no scientific evidence to ...

For $90 a session, which typically lasts 45 minutes and is not covered by insurance, Karen Laessig supplements her income as a licensed massage therapist by administering a colon cleansing ritual at ...

A few months ago, I noticed I felt more sluggish than usual when it came to using the bathroom. Let me be frank: Things were not smooth sailing with my bowels. After getting firsthand feedback and ...