Colon Cleanse Guide: Weight Loss, Detox & Enema Safety

Symptoms, treatment options, and risk factors associated with colon cleanses, from using garlic and lemon juice to the safety of enemas in children.

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How Can a Colon Cleanse Help Me Lose Weight?

The average person carries 5 or more pounds of waste in her colon, according to the website Colon Health. Doing a colon cleanse will cause you to eliminate that waste and drop those pounds. The weight loss won't be permanent, though, because you'll continue to eat, digest and eliminate food.

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