A colonic—also called colon hydrotherapy—involves flushing the colon with warm, filtered water through a small tube inserted into the rectum. Practitioners claim it removes built-up waste, toxins, and ...

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

Detox your body! Boost your immunity! Lose weight! The wellness pitches for colonics make these colon-cleansing procedures sound like the ultimate health elixir. But the evidence suggests this trend — ...