An analysis of a narrative review: "Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways Using Foods and Food-derived Components: A Scientific Review with Clinical Application", on the influence of whole foods, phytonutrients, and other food-based components on specific metabolic detoxification pathways.

An overview on colon therapy (colon irrigation and detoxification) by the American Cancer Society.

This Mayo Clinic article provides background information on detoxification diets.

Background information regarding cleansing.

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding cleansing.

Health professional background information from the Merck Manual on intestinal obstruction including etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

A consumer resource on a low fibre diet developed by Queensland Health dietitians as part of the Nutrition Education Materials Online (NEMO) website.

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This toolkit provides an overview of the Gastrointestinal Disease - Cleansing Knowledge Pathway that includes a description of the topic, key nutrition issues, nutrition assessment, intervention, nutrition monitoring/evaluation, and client resources.