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}\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div id=\"ccc-blog-vs\">\n\n \n <section class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div class=\"breadcrumb\">\n <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\" style=\"font-size:10px;margin:0 6px\"><\/i> <a href=\"\/blog\">Blog<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\" style=\"font-size:10px;margin:0 6px\"><\/i> Colon Cleanse vs Colonic Irrigation\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"meta\">By Sara \u00b7 Holistic Health Practitioner \u00b7 8 min read<\/div>\n <h1>Colon Cleanse vs Colonic Irrigation \u2014 What's the Difference?<\/h1>\n <p class=\"intro-text\">The term \"<strong>colon cleanse<\/strong>\" gets searched thousands of times each month in Australia, but it means very different things depending on the context. A pharmacy shelf supplement, a three-day juice fast and a professional <a href=\"\/colonic-irrigation\" class=\"il\">colonic irrigation<\/a> session are all marketed under the same umbrella, yet they differ fundamentally in how they work, what they achieve and who they're appropriate for.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n <h2>What Is a Colon Cleanse?<\/h2>\n <p>\"Colon cleanse\" is an umbrella term for any method intended to clear waste from the large intestine. It encompasses a wide range of approaches, from the simplest pharmacy products through to professional clinical treatments. The most common forms include:<\/p>\n <p><strong>Herbal supplements and capsules:<\/strong> Blends of senna, cascara sagrada, psyllium husk and other plant ingredients sold in pharmacies and health food stores. These work by either stimulating the colon's muscular contractions (stimulant laxatives) or adding bulk to stool (fibre supplements). They are taken orally and their effect is indirect, relying on the digestive system to process the ingredients before any cleansing occurs. Results are typically limited to softening stool and increasing bowel movement frequency rather than removing compacted material from the colon walls.<\/p>\n <p><strong>Detox teas:<\/strong> Herbal tea blends marketed as digestive cleansers. Most contain senna or other natural laxatives in varying concentrations. They produce a mild laxative effect within 6 to 12 hours of consumption. While they can provide short-term relief from constipation, their cleansing scope is limited to the lower colon and their effect is chemical rather than mechanical.<\/p>\n <p><strong>Juice cleanses:<\/strong> Multi-day programmes where solid food is replaced entirely with cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices. The theory is that removing digestive workload allows the body to redirect energy towards internal detoxification. In practice, the cleansing effect on the colon itself is minimal. Any weight loss during a juice cleanse is predominantly water and glycogen depletion rather than waste removal, and the high sugar content of fruit-heavy juices can spike blood glucose and leave some people feeling worse rather than better.<\/p>\n <p><strong>At-home enemas:<\/strong> Self-administered kits that introduce a small volume of liquid (typically 500ml to 1 litre of water or saline solution) into the lower rectum via a gravity bag and tube. Enemas can provide quick relief from acute constipation by softening and flushing waste from the final 20 to 30 centimetres of the colon. They do not reach the ascending, transverse or descending sections of the large intestine.<\/p>\n\n <h2>What Is Colonic Irrigation (Colon Hydrotherapy)?<\/h2>\n <p><a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-colonic-irrigation\" class=\"il\">Colonic irrigation<\/a> is a professional, clinically administered treatment in which warm, multi-filtered water is cycled through the entire length of the large intestine using purpose-built hydrotherapy equipment. A trained practitioner manages the water temperature, flow rate and pressure throughout the session, while simultaneously performing abdominal massage to guide waste movement and release trapped gas.<\/p>\n <p>The key distinction from every at-home method listed above is <strong>mechanical, full-length colon cleansing under professional supervision<\/strong>. The water physically enters the colon via a small, single-use sterile speculum, fills and softens waste along the entire 1.5 metres of the large intestine, and drains through a closed waste system. This fill-and-release cycle is repeated multiple times during a 40 to 50 minute treatment, progressively reaching deeper and more compacted material with each pass.<\/p>\n <p>At Clutter Clearing Colonics, every session runs for a full 75 minutes including consultation, treatment and recovery time. Sara uses certified equipment with multi-stage water filtration, new single-use tubing for every client and rigorous hygiene protocols throughout. Learn more about <a href=\"\/blog\/is-colonic-irrigation-safe\" class=\"il\">colonic irrigation safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <h2>Key Differences \u2014 Side by Side<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"cmp-wrap\">\n <table class=\"cmp-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Colonic Irrigation<\/th><th>Herbal Supplements<\/th><th>Juice Cleanse<\/th><th>At-Home Enema<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td><strong>Mechanism<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Mechanical water flush<\/td><td>Chemical stimulation<\/td><td>Dietary restriction<\/td><td>Gravity water flush<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Colon coverage<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Entire large intestine<\/td><td>General (indirect)<\/td><td>Minimal direct effect<\/td><td>Lower 20-30cm only<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Compacted waste removal<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Yes \u2014 physically dislodged<\/td><td>No \u2014 stool softened only<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Partial \u2014 lower colon<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Gas and bloating relief<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Immediate, thorough<\/td><td>Gradual, partial<\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>Partial<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Professional supervision<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Trained practitioner<\/td><td>Self-administered<\/td><td>Self-administered<\/td><td>Self-administered<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Abdominal massage<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Included<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Personalised assessment<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Health consultation<\/td><td>No screening<\/td><td>No screening<\/td><td>No screening<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Duration of effect<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Days to weeks<\/td><td>Hours<\/td><td>Hours to days<\/td><td>Hours<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Typical cost<\/strong><\/td><td>$120-$250 per session<\/td><td>$15-$50 per box<\/td><td>$40-$120 per day<\/td><td>$15-$30 per kit<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Risk of dependency<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">None<\/td><td>Possible (stimulant types)<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Which Is More Effective?<\/h2>\n <p>The answer depends on what you mean by \"effective\" and what problem you're trying to solve.<\/p>\n <p>For <strong>acute constipation relief<\/strong> when you need a quick solution at home, a pharmacy-grade fibre supplement or a simple warm water enema may be sufficient. These are accessible, affordable and appropriate for occasional use.<\/p>\n <p>For <strong>thorough removal of accumulated waste<\/strong> that has compacted along the colon walls over weeks, months or years, there is no at-home method that matches the depth and completeness of professional colonic irrigation. The mechanical water cycling, full intestinal coverage and practitioner-guided abdominal massage create a level of cleansing that oral supplements and gravity enemas simply cannot replicate. This is where the <a href=\"\/blog\/benefits-of-colonic-irrigation\" class=\"il\">broader benefits of colonics<\/a> originate: the skin improvements, energy gains, hormonal rebalancing and digestive efficiency that clients report come from the thoroughness of the internal cleanse rather than a temporary laxative effect.<\/p>\n <p>For <strong>ongoing digestive maintenance<\/strong>, a combination approach often works well. Professional colonics at monthly intervals provide the deep periodic cleanse, while a high-fibre diet, adequate hydration and targeted probiotic foods maintain day-to-day digestive efficiency between sessions.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"callout\">\n <p><strong>Sara's perspective:<\/strong> \"I never discourage clients from eating well and supporting their digestion at home. But I've seen too many people spend months on supplements and juice cleanses without resolving their bloating, only to experience genuine relief within a single colonic session. The two approaches work on fundamentally different levels. Home methods support daily function; professional colonics address the accumulated backlog that daily function alone cannot clear.\"<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Who Should Choose Colonic Irrigation?<\/h2>\n <p>Professional <a href=\"\/colonic-irrigation\" class=\"il\">colonic irrigation<\/a> is the right choice if you identify with any of the following: persistent bloating or gas that dietary adjustments and over-the-counter products have not resolved, a feeling of incomplete evacuation despite regular bowel movements, a desire to reset your digestive system after a period of poor eating or high stress, interest in addressing skin issues that may be linked to internal toxin load, preparation for a health programme or lifestyle change where starting with a clean slate matters, or simply curiosity about what a professional internal cleanse feels like after trying at-home alternatives without satisfactory results.<\/p>\n <p>For those new to the concept, Sara recommends starting with a <a href=\"\/blog\/colonic-irrigation-before-and-after\" class=\"il\">single session to experience the treatment<\/a> firsthand. If the results are positive, a series of 3 within the first 2 to 3 weeks deepens the cleanse significantly. View <a href=\"\/colonic-cost\" class=\"il\">pricing and packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n \n <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item open\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"togBV(this)\"><h3>Is a colon cleanse the same as a colonic?<\/h3><span class=\"ftog\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-in\"><p>No. \"Colon cleanse\" is a broad category that includes herbal supplements, detox teas, juice fasts and at-home enemas. A \"colonic\" (colonic irrigation or colon hydrotherapy) is a specific professional treatment using purpose-built equipment to flush the entire large intestine with purified water under practitioner supervision. The scope, mechanism and results of the two are fundamentally different.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"togBV(this)\"><h3>Are at-home colon cleanses safe?<\/h3><span class=\"ftog\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-in\"><p>Most at-home colon cleanse products are considered safe for occasional, short-term use by healthy adults. The primary concern is with stimulant laxative ingredients like senna, which can create dependency if used repeatedly over extended periods. Juice cleanses carry the risk of blood sugar instability and nutrient depletion if followed for more than a few days. The fundamental disadvantage of all at-home methods is the absence of professional health screening, which a colonic practitioner conducts before every session to ensure suitability.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"togBV(this)\"><h3>Which is more effective \u2014 colon cleanse or colonic irrigation?<\/h3><span class=\"ftog\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-in\"><p>For thorough, physical removal of compacted waste from the entire large intestine, professional colonic irrigation is substantially more effective than any at-home option. At-home methods stimulate bowel movements chemically or add dietary fibre, but they do not physically flush the colon or reach the deeper, older material that accumulates along the intestinal walls. For quick constipation relief at home, supplements and enemas have their place, but they operate on a different level entirely.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"cta-box\">\n <span class=\"label\">Experience the Professional Difference<\/span>\n <h2>Book a Professional Colonic at Clutter Clearing Colonics<\/h2>\n <p>Tried at-home <strong>colon cleanse<\/strong> products without the results you were hoping for? 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}\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div id=\"ccc-blog-vs\">\n\n \n <section class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div class=\"breadcrumb\">\n <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\" style=\"font-size:10px;margin:0 6px\"><\/i> <a href=\"\/blog\">Blog<\/a> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\" style=\"font-size:10px;margin:0 6px\"><\/i> Colon Cleanse vs Colonic Irrigation\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"meta\">By Sara \u00b7 Holistic Health Practitioner \u00b7 8 min read<\/div>\n <h1>Colon Cleanse vs Colonic Irrigation \u2014 What's the Difference?<\/h1>\n <p class=\"intro-text\">The term \"<strong>colon cleanse<\/strong>\" gets searched thousands of times each month in Australia, but it means very different things depending on the context. A pharmacy shelf supplement, a three-day juice fast and a professional <a href=\"\/colonic-irrigation\" class=\"il\">colonic irrigation<\/a> session are all marketed under the same umbrella, yet they differ fundamentally in how they work, what they achieve and who they're appropriate for.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n <h2>What Is a Colon Cleanse?<\/h2>\n <p>\"Colon cleanse\" is an umbrella term for any method intended to clear waste from the large intestine. It encompasses a wide range of approaches, from the simplest pharmacy products through to professional clinical treatments. The most common forms include:<\/p>\n <p><strong>Herbal supplements and capsules:<\/strong> Blends of senna, cascara sagrada, psyllium husk and other plant ingredients sold in pharmacies and health food stores. These work by either stimulating the colon's muscular contractions (stimulant laxatives) or adding bulk to stool (fibre supplements). They are taken orally and their effect is indirect, relying on the digestive system to process the ingredients before any cleansing occurs. Results are typically limited to softening stool and increasing bowel movement frequency rather than removing compacted material from the colon walls.<\/p>\n <p><strong>Detox teas:<\/strong> Herbal tea blends marketed as digestive cleansers. Most contain senna or other natural laxatives in varying concentrations. They produce a mild laxative effect within 6 to 12 hours of consumption. While they can provide short-term relief from constipation, their cleansing scope is limited to the lower colon and their effect is chemical rather than mechanical.<\/p>\n <p><strong>Juice cleanses:<\/strong> Multi-day programmes where solid food is replaced entirely with cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices. The theory is that removing digestive workload allows the body to redirect energy towards internal detoxification. In practice, the cleansing effect on the colon itself is minimal. Any weight loss during a juice cleanse is predominantly water and glycogen depletion rather than waste removal, and the high sugar content of fruit-heavy juices can spike blood glucose and leave some people feeling worse rather than better.<\/p>\n <p><strong>At-home enemas:<\/strong> Self-administered kits that introduce a small volume of liquid (typically 500ml to 1 litre of water or saline solution) into the lower rectum via a gravity bag and tube. Enemas can provide quick relief from acute constipation by softening and flushing waste from the final 20 to 30 centimetres of the colon. They do not reach the ascending, transverse or descending sections of the large intestine.<\/p>\n\n <h2>What Is Colonic Irrigation (Colon Hydrotherapy)?<\/h2>\n <p><a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-colonic-irrigation\" class=\"il\">Colonic irrigation<\/a> is a professional, clinically administered treatment in which warm, multi-filtered water is cycled through the entire length of the large intestine using purpose-built hydrotherapy equipment. A trained practitioner manages the water temperature, flow rate and pressure throughout the session, while simultaneously performing abdominal massage to guide waste movement and release trapped gas.<\/p>\n <p>The key distinction from every at-home method listed above is <strong>mechanical, full-length colon cleansing under professional supervision<\/strong>. The water physically enters the colon via a small, single-use sterile speculum, fills and softens waste along the entire 1.5 metres of the large intestine, and drains through a closed waste system. This fill-and-release cycle is repeated multiple times during a 40 to 50 minute treatment, progressively reaching deeper and more compacted material with each pass.<\/p>\n <p>At Clutter Clearing Colonics, every session runs for a full 75 minutes including consultation, treatment and recovery time. Sara uses certified equipment with multi-stage water filtration, new single-use tubing for every client and rigorous hygiene protocols throughout. Learn more about <a href=\"\/blog\/is-colonic-irrigation-safe\" class=\"il\">colonic irrigation safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <h2>Key Differences \u2014 Side by Side<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"cmp-wrap\">\n <table class=\"cmp-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Colonic Irrigation<\/th><th>Herbal Supplements<\/th><th>Juice Cleanse<\/th><th>At-Home Enema<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td><strong>Mechanism<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Mechanical water flush<\/td><td>Chemical stimulation<\/td><td>Dietary restriction<\/td><td>Gravity water flush<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Colon coverage<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Entire large intestine<\/td><td>General (indirect)<\/td><td>Minimal direct effect<\/td><td>Lower 20-30cm only<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Compacted waste removal<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Yes \u2014 physically dislodged<\/td><td>No \u2014 stool softened only<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Partial \u2014 lower colon<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Gas and bloating relief<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Immediate, thorough<\/td><td>Gradual, partial<\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>Partial<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Professional supervision<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Trained practitioner<\/td><td>Self-administered<\/td><td>Self-administered<\/td><td>Self-administered<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Abdominal massage<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Included<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Personalised assessment<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Health consultation<\/td><td>No screening<\/td><td>No screening<\/td><td>No screening<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Duration of effect<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">Days to weeks<\/td><td>Hours<\/td><td>Hours to days<\/td><td>Hours<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Typical cost<\/strong><\/td><td>$120-$250 per session<\/td><td>$15-$50 per box<\/td><td>$40-$120 per day<\/td><td>$15-$30 per kit<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Risk of dependency<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"yes\">None<\/td><td>Possible (stimulant types)<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Which Is More Effective?<\/h2>\n <p>The answer depends on what you mean by \"effective\" and what problem you're trying to solve.<\/p>\n <p>For <strong>acute constipation relief<\/strong> when you need a quick solution at home, a pharmacy-grade fibre supplement or a simple warm water enema may be sufficient. These are accessible, affordable and appropriate for occasional use.<\/p>\n <p>For <strong>thorough removal of accumulated waste<\/strong> that has compacted along the colon walls over weeks, months or years, there is no at-home method that matches the depth and completeness of professional colonic irrigation. The mechanical water cycling, full intestinal coverage and practitioner-guided abdominal massage create a level of cleansing that oral supplements and gravity enemas simply cannot replicate. This is where the <a href=\"\/blog\/benefits-of-colonic-irrigation\" class=\"il\">broader benefits of colonics<\/a> originate: the skin improvements, energy gains, hormonal rebalancing and digestive efficiency that clients report come from the thoroughness of the internal cleanse rather than a temporary laxative effect.<\/p>\n <p>For <strong>ongoing digestive maintenance<\/strong>, a combination approach often works well. Professional colonics at monthly intervals provide the deep periodic cleanse, while a high-fibre diet, adequate hydration and targeted probiotic foods maintain day-to-day digestive efficiency between sessions.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"callout\">\n <p><strong>Sara's perspective:<\/strong> \"I never discourage clients from eating well and supporting their digestion at home. But I've seen too many people spend months on supplements and juice cleanses without resolving their bloating, only to experience genuine relief within a single colonic session. The two approaches work on fundamentally different levels. Home methods support daily function; professional colonics address the accumulated backlog that daily function alone cannot clear.\"<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Who Should Choose Colonic Irrigation?<\/h2>\n <p>Professional <a href=\"\/colonic-irrigation\" class=\"il\">colonic irrigation<\/a> is the right choice if you identify with any of the following: persistent bloating or gas that dietary adjustments and over-the-counter products have not resolved, a feeling of incomplete evacuation despite regular bowel movements, a desire to reset your digestive system after a period of poor eating or high stress, interest in addressing skin issues that may be linked to internal toxin load, preparation for a health programme or lifestyle change where starting with a clean slate matters, or simply curiosity about what a professional internal cleanse feels like after trying at-home alternatives without satisfactory results.<\/p>\n <p>For those new to the concept, Sara recommends starting with a <a href=\"\/blog\/colonic-irrigation-before-and-after\" class=\"il\">single session to experience the treatment<\/a> firsthand. If the results are positive, a series of 3 within the first 2 to 3 weeks deepens the cleanse significantly. View <a href=\"\/colonic-cost\" class=\"il\">pricing and packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n \n <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item open\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"togBV(this)\"><h3>Is a colon cleanse the same as a colonic?<\/h3><span class=\"ftog\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-in\"><p>No. \"Colon cleanse\" is a broad category that includes herbal supplements, detox teas, juice fasts and at-home enemas. A \"colonic\" (colonic irrigation or colon hydrotherapy) is a specific professional treatment using purpose-built equipment to flush the entire large intestine with purified water under practitioner supervision. The scope, mechanism and results of the two are fundamentally different.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"togBV(this)\"><h3>Are at-home colon cleanses safe?<\/h3><span class=\"ftog\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-in\"><p>Most at-home colon cleanse products are considered safe for occasional, short-term use by healthy adults. The primary concern is with stimulant laxative ingredients like senna, which can create dependency if used repeatedly over extended periods. Juice cleanses carry the risk of blood sugar instability and nutrient depletion if followed for more than a few days. The fundamental disadvantage of all at-home methods is the absence of professional health screening, which a colonic practitioner conducts before every session to ensure suitability.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"togBV(this)\"><h3>Which is more effective \u2014 colon cleanse or colonic irrigation?<\/h3><span class=\"ftog\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\"><div class=\"faq-a-in\"><p>For thorough, physical removal of compacted waste from the entire large intestine, professional colonic irrigation is substantially more effective than any at-home option. At-home methods stimulate bowel movements chemically or add dietary fibre, but they do not physically flush the colon or reach the deeper, older material that accumulates along the intestinal walls. For quick constipation relief at home, supplements and enemas have their place, but they operate on a different level entirely.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"cta-box\">\n <span class=\"label\">Experience the Professional Difference<\/span>\n <h2>Book a Professional Colonic at Clutter Clearing Colonics<\/h2>\n <p>Tried at-home <strong>colon cleanse<\/strong> products without the results you were hoping for? 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