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 ...

Some of the body’s most important work takes place in one of the least talked-about locations: the colon. A healthy colon helps the body absorb nutrients from the foods we eat. It also helps eliminate ...

A little over 10 years ago, Gwyneth Paltrow preached the amazing benefits of a super-restrictive and super-expensive colon cleanse. Suddenly, more people became interested in detoxing their colon, ...

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 ...

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 ...