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 ...

(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 ...

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, 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.

But do our bodies actually need help clearing out waste, or is this ancient practice actually a health risk? We asked the experts to separate fact from fiction. This article is general information ...

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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 ...

It seems there is no evidence that colon cleansing has any real benefit according to a new study released this week. In fact, it is reported that colon cleansing can cause serious side effects ranging ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Before I start, let me just get this out of the way: It's not as bad as you think. A colonic is a procedure where water is infused ...

IT WAS supposed to be a standard colonic irrigation to rid her body of toxins and waste build up. But for Pamela Kilah — the procedure almost killed her. But for 65-year-old Pamela Kilah — the ...