

Do Colonics Provide Health Benefits? Are They Dangerous?
Q. I feel great after getting a colonic. In addition to feeling energized and lighter, I have a sense of well-being. Are colonics dangerous? Can you have too many colonics? Is once a week O.K.? A. There is no scientific support for a colonic, a popular “cleansing” procedure that holistic healers claim detoxifies the colon, rectum — except when an enema is used to prepare for a medical procedure. Click here to see the story on NYTimes.com. A colonic “has never been shown to ha