Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Key Takeaways Colonics are meant to remove toxins and improve health, but may not be safe.There's limited evidence that colonics help treat irritable bowel ...

You may have heard that getting colon cleanses will flush out all the toxins in your GI tract, help your skin glow from the inside out (we debunked this), and leave you feeling as light as a feather.

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 ...

If​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you have ever experienced a feeling of heaviness, constipation, or general discomfort in your abdomen, know that you are not the only one.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Drinking plenty of water is important for preventing constipation. Fiber helps to regulate bowel movements and maintain colon health. Exercise can ...

Social media is rife with content promoting colon cleansing as a way to shed toxins and fix everything from chronic fatigue and overweight to weak immunity and skin problems. Even doctors who aren’t ...

Do colon detox products work, and are they safe? No, and not always. "Colon cleansing" procedures are based on the faulty theory that fecal matter and toxins--such as parasites, pesticides, or ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Among the discomforts of having a colonoscopy, the worst for me is drinking the large amount of laxative solution in preparation. Are there ways to avoid this? ANSWER: Colonoscopy ...

You’ve probably heard of it but never paid much mind to what exactly it is. But a colonic, a.k.a., cleansing your colon of waste material that has remained in the large intestine for quite some time ...

Over 4 million in the US have frequent constipation. You are not alone. This is a nationwide issue promoted by unhealthy eating habits, lack of nutrient intake, and our sedentary lifestyles.

Detox diets are gaining widespread recognition and support these days. But just like many other fads - think Atkins, cabbage soup, and grapefruit diets - the science behind "detox" is lacking.

Researchers published a study confirming the feasibility of Motus GI’s Pure-Vu system for intra-colonoscopy cleansing in Endoscopy. 1. Researchers enrolled 47 cases at three sites in Europe. The ...