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What is a colonic? would you recommend it for someone needing to lose weight, or just clean out toxins from body?
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Not recommended: Colonics have become popular as a form of cleanse or detox. They are not a way to lose weight except in the very short term by losing water. Since they are not usually administered in a doctor's office, but rather at a spa, they can also be dangerous and invasive. Talk with your doctor about healthier ways to lose weight and clean your system out. Drinking more water is a start.
Answered 5/15/2016
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