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Colon Cleanse: How Much Do You Know?
Before considering any type of colon cleanse, find out some important facts you should know about colon cleanse products and colon therapies.
What is a Colonic?
What you need to know about getting a colonic, also called colon hydrotherapy.
What's the Difference Between a Colonic and an Enema?
Colonics and enemas both act on the colon, but there are some key differences. Find out how a colonic is different than an enema.
Digestive System Cleanse
This is a sample "no fasting" cleansing diet for the digestive system.
Cascara Sagrada
Information about the health benefits and side effects of cascara sagrada, a herb found in many colon cleanse products.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a herb found in many colon cleanse formulas. Information about the health benefits and side effects of rhubarb.
Senna
The herb senna is a found in many colon cleanse products. Information about the health effects and side effects of senna.
Psyllium
Psyllium is a herb that is popular in colon cleanse plans. Information about the health benefits and side effects of psyllium.
Bentonite
Bentonite clay is an ingredient found in colon cleanse and detox products. Information about the health benefits and side effects of bentonite clay.
Activated Charcoal
Information about the health benefits and side effects of activated charcoal.
Stools: What's Healthy and What's Not
Learn about the causes of green stools, pale stools, yellow stools, blood in stools, mucus in stools, pencil thin stools, infrequent stools, and more.
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