what is a colon cleanse for
Colon cleansing is normally used as preparation for medical procedures such as colonoscopy. However, some alternative medicine practitioners also offer colon cleansing for other purposes, such as detoxification.But colon cleansing â also called a colonic or a colonic irrigation â for such purposes isn't necessary.f you choose to try colon cleansing, take these precautions: 1  Check with your conventional medical providers first, especially if you take any medications or have any health problems, such as kidney or heart disease. 2  Make sure your colon-cleansing practitioner uses disposable equipment that hasn't been previously used.