There are ups and downs when it comes to colon cleansing. Before you make a final decision, talk to your primary care doctor about all the pros and cons. When you talk to your doctor, take a list of the medications you are currently using. There are both good and bad bacteria in the colon. A colonic, often called colonic irrigation, is a procedure where a colon hydrotherapist, shoots water into your colon, via the rectum, to flush out and cleanse the colon.

Most doctors believe colonics should only be used before certain medical procedures, such as a colonoscopy, or occasionally for constipation, and should not be used to better overall health. On the other side of the spectrum, some doctors believe colonic irrigation is good for the body.  They say this procedure can help women with pre and post menstrual discomfort and pain. It can also help men omit prostate and constipation problems.

A colon irrigation can be good for cancer patients. When undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, the immune system is usually down, and cancer patients often suffer from toxins in their colon. Once again, always check with your primary care physician before go through any kind of colon irrigation procedure. Do your research.