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.

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 ...

Doctors at Georgetown University slammed so-called "colon-cleansing" procedures and products that claim to keep that area squeaky-clean. Also known as colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy, colon ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...