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  2. Colon cleansing - Wikipedia

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    As the colon normally expels waste, colon cleansing is generally unneeded. [12] [13] Colonic irrigation can disrupt the bowel's normal flora, and, if done frequently, can result in electrolyte depletion with dehydration. [13] Rare but severe adverse events have been rectal perforation, [14] as well as amoebic infection, from poorly sterilised ...

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

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    Colon cleansing supplements may lead to dehydration, Hussan says. If you have a pre-existing kidney condition, cleansing your colon may cause an electrolyte imbalance in the bloodstream, he adds ...

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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 ...

  7. 5 Gastroenterologists on the 1 Thing You Should Do Every Day

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    Another good rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in oz. of water each day. “Our systems are mostly made out of water, and without enough water, people do not get good digestion ...

  8. Detoxification - Wikipedia

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    Heavy metal detox, or detoxification, is the removal of toxic heavy metal substances from the body. In conventional medicine, detoxification can also be achieved artificially by techniques such as dialysis and (in a very limited number of cases) chelation therapy.

  9. Experts Weigh-In On How You Can Quickly Reduce Bloating - AOL

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    Since leafy green vegetables, like kale and spinach, are a good source of insoluble fiber, they help your colon produce stool, thereby reducing gas and bloating over time, says Dr. Bechtold.