New research says no, but proponents say yes. Aug. 1, 2011— -- Beyonce reportedly does it. So do Kim and Khloe Kardashian. What's the fad these and other celebrities have embraced? Colon ...

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 ...

(CBS) Colon cleansing may be all the rage among celebs, but a new study suggests a dirty truth about the practice: It doesn't work, and it can cause potentially serious health problems. "There can be ...

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 ...

In recent years, colon cleansing supplements have grown in popularity. These types of cleanse products promise a range of health benefits, from weight loss to feeling more energized. Colon cleansing ...

Let's face it -- not all of us eat healthy all the time, and on top of that, we tend to take in alcohol and other toxins with our diets. Can a colonic come to the rescue? Colonics -- sometimes called ...

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 ...

An enema cleanses the colon, stimulates bowel movements, or delivers medication. Cleansing enemas flush out the colon quickly, while retention enemas keep liquid in the body longer. Enemas are usually ...

To read the Internet ads, you’d think that our bodies were awash in “toxins” -- usually unspecified -- and that we should therefore go to dramatic lengths, such as “colon cleansing” and chelation, to ...

Many of us tend to overlook the importance of the colon, or large intestine, compared to organs like the liver, kidneys, and heart. The colon is divided into four sections: the ascending colon, ...