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  2. What is a detox? Here's why you may want to think twice ... - AOL

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    The use of colonics to cleanse the colon is a particular concern for Ni. Colonics “involve using either enemas or some sort of immersive to rinse ‘physical toxins’ from the colon,” she says.

  3. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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    Instead, talk to your healthcare provider about a weight loss plan that includes diet, exercise, and, if appropriate, medication. This story was produced by Ro and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.

  4. Are colon cleanses necessary? Experts weigh in on potential ...

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    Proponents of colon cleansing claim that it can help rid the body of toxins, boost energy, promote weight loss, experience fewer headaches, and reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. However ...

  5. Detoxification (alternative medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Detoxification (often shortened to detox and sometimes called body cleansing) is a type of alternative-medicine treatment which aims to rid the body of unspecified "toxins" – substances that proponents claim accumulate in the body over time and have undesirable short-term or long-term effects on individual health.

  6. Laxative - Wikipedia

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    Lubricant laxatives are substances that coat the stool with slippery lipids and decrease colonic absorption of water so the stool slides through the colon more easily. Lubricant laxatives also increase the weight of stool and decrease intestinal transit time. [9] Properties. Site of action: colon; Onset of action: 6–8 hours; Example: mineral ...

  7. Colon cleansing - Wikipedia

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    Oral cleaning regimes use dietary fiber, herbs, dietary supplements, or laxatives. Those who practice colon cleansing believe in autointoxication, that accumulations of putrefied feces line the walls of the large intestine and that these accumulations harbor parasites or pathogenic gut flora, causing nonspecific symptoms and general ill-health.

  8. 5 Best Colon Cleanse Detoxes You Can Get Over-the-Counter

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    Pros: Two-step cleanse and detox system. Non-GMO. Dairy-free and vegan. All-natural ingredients. Subscribe and save. Specs: Servings: 30 per bottle. Flavor: N/A

  9. Whole bowel irrigation - Wikipedia

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    Whole bowel irrigation is sometimes used prior to colonoscopy, bowel surgery, other abdominal/pelvic surgery, or a barium enema examination, to cleanse the intestines, enhancing visibility of the intestines' inner surfaces, preventing complications from occurring as a result of spillage of bowel contents into the abdominal cavity, and potentially providing other benefits depending on the type ...