Most “colon cleansing” remedies on the internet are benign treatments of constipation. These remedies become dangerous when they claim they can help you “lose 30 pounds in one month” (1). Colon cleansing is not an effective weight loss methods; furthermore, they could even result in severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and possibly death.
Overusing laxatives to lose weight is commonly seen in patients with bulimia nervosa, a condition diagnosed by binge eating followed by attempts at inducing vomiting or diarrhea. Keep in mind that bulimia nervosa is a serious condition that should be treated by trained psychiatrists and nutritionists.
Fibroids (correct term: myomas or leiomyomas) are very common benign tumors of the uterus that may cause abnormal bleeding or sometimes grow large enough to cause infertility. A new trend of treating them with diet is commonly seen these days, claiming to offer “miraculous” “quick” and “easy” remedies for fibroids and sometimes the entire body. However, none of these claims are clinically proven.