The procedure might be trendy, but it comes with risks and doesn't address the root causes of digestive problems.

Hydrotherapy of the colon, also known as colonic cleansing or irrigation, involves using water to flush waste out of the large intestine. The colon, or large intestine, absorbs water and salts from ...

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