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Colonic IrrigationTuesday 2 April 2002
Intestinal toxicity is part and parcel of many peoples everyday experience. Symptoms range from backaches, constipation to bad breath and sciatica pain.


Colon hydrotherapy, as the treatment for the ailment is more politely known is claiming converts by the week. Kim Basinger, Demi Moore, Goldie Hawn and most famously Princess Diana were all enthusiasts.
Its now even possible to book a week's colonic irrigation holiday package in Thailand. Jenni examines its popularity and also its risks.

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