New Study Prove Wash Intestine Not Helpful

Wash the intestines or colon irrigation was popular because it is claimed to remove toxins and impurities in the digestive tract. However, various studies have shown, this therapy is no benefit and even more side effects.

In principle, performed by an intestinal washing fluid in a certain amount to shed a variety of impurities and toxins in the gut. The liquid is channeled through a special tube inserted through the esophagus into the stomach.

Places spa and alternative health care offers many such services, with a guarantee can lose weight and maintain healthy digestive tract. Unfortunately in places like that, wash the intestine is not always done by a trusted health worker.


The result is dangerous, because it can trigger side effects such as nausea, vomiting, cramps and the feeling of fullness or bloating in the abdomen. In very severe cases, washing the intestines can also lead to the most fatal risk of kidney failure that can lead to death.

Dr. Ranit Mishori, researchers from Georgetown University has recently re-prove that the intestinal washing therapy did not benefit as heralded.
 Even as many of the risks, Dr. Mishori not encourage it to do too often.

'There are serious consequences for those who do wash the intestine, both in the spa or do it yourself at home. Whatever its shape well with herbs or laxatives, all virtually useless, 'said Dr Mishori in a report in the Journal of Family Practice, as quoted by FoxNews, Tuesday (08/02/2011).

The conclusion is the result of the study Dr. Mishori of 20 previous studies that study the intestinal wash. Almost all of these studies showed consistent results, that washing the intestines to be of little benefit and even more risks.

Intestinal washing procedure itself has been known since ancient Egyptian civilization, but it was only recognized by the American Medical Association in the 20th century. Its popularity is worldwide, especially after a few celebrities claim to have felt the benefits actress Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Love, even Lady Diana.