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 ...

Hydrotherapy of the colon, also known as colonic cleansing or irrigation, involves using water to flush waste out of the large intestine. The colon is the large intestine, and it absorbs water and ...

Whether they're buying products or seeing an alternative medicine practitioner, some people are emptying out their colons in hopes of improving their health. Some are using do-it-yourself colon ...

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 ...

You may be flushing more than your waste and your wallet down the toilet with a colon cleanse. Your health could be circling the drain, too, according to a new study released today in the Journal of ...

Is it Hollywood's "best-kept" secret? It appears many of the world's top stars are seeking a certain procedure in an effort to keep off those unwanted pounds. Janet Jackson, Usher and Madonna are ...

A healthy colon is essential for digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall wellness. While extreme “cleanse” products often do more harm than good, certain natural foods support your body’s own ...

Cleaning out the colon is sometimes necessary— for example, before a medical procedure, such as a colonoscopy. But some people do it in the belief that the process will rid their colons of excess ...