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Colon Cleansing Ineffective and Unsafe, Say Researchers

Beyonce reportedly does it. So do Kim and Khloe Kardashian. What's the fad these and other celebrities have embraced? Colon cleansing. There has been a lot of debate over the usefulness of colon cleansing. Proponents believe it helps purify the body and treat certain diseases. But a new report published today says colon cleansing offers no benefits and can actually be quite dangerous. Colon cleansing has been around for centuries, and it's based on the theory that waste products build up...Full Story
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