The procedure might be trendy, but it comes with risks and doesn't address the root causes of digestive problems.

Detox your body! Boost your immunity! Lose weight! The wellness pitches for colonics make these colon-cleansing procedures sound like the ultimate health elixir. But the evidence suggests this trend — ...

Q Some of my friends use colon-cleansing products. They seem to help them lose weight and make them feel better. I am afraid to use them. Are they really helpful? — J.R., Winterville A I have been a ...

One of the many alternative health treatments available is a procedure called colonic irrigation or hydrotherapy, which removes waste from the colon using filtered water. Hydrotherapists believe waste ...

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 ...

They did colon irrigation by holding up bags of water, using gravity to help the water flow through hollow reeds into the colon. They also used other cleansing methods, such as massage and sweat ...

If you’ve recently been constipated or bloated—and you spend a lot of time on social media—you may have been tempted to try colon hydrotherapy. The trend, also known as colonic hydrotherapy, is making ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gastroenterologists say there’s little scientific evidence on the subject. While some people might feel better after colon ...