“Your liver, kidneys, and colon already efficiently eliminate waste and toxins naturally,” she says, and in healthy people, the colon typically doesn’t accumulate “harmful residue” that needs to be flushed out.
Is colon hydrotherapy safe? What are the side effects?
Many people have colon hydrotherapy without any problems, says Dr. Suneal Agarwal, an associate professor of gastroenterology at the Baylor College of Medicine. But side effects are possible.
These might include cramping, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or an irritated rectum, Hazan says, as well as dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, which can affect heart or kidney function. It may also worsen inflammation in your digestive system. Fainting is another side effect, Agarwal adds.
Another risk is infection from non-sterile equipment, which might happen if the procedure is done by inexperienced technicians or in non-medical settings, Hazan says. In rare cases, Asamoah says a colon cleanse could puncture your bowel, which may cause a severe infection or even be life-threatening.
Read the full article here
