The Colon - Large Intestine

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The colon is the largest part of your digestive tract.  The digestive tract is the group of organs through which food and liquids pass when they are swallowed, digested and eliminated.  These organs include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum and anus.  The digestive tract allows us to eat and to use the food we consume to fuel and nourish our bodies.

The colon plays a very important role in how your body utilizes the food you eat.  It is where water and nutrients not yet absorbed by the small intestine are absorbed.  What you have left over is called waste.  A healthy colon will rid your body of the waste, moving it from the colon and out of the body as stool. About two-thirds of stool is water, undigested fiber and food products; one-third is living and dead bacteria (bacteria naturally live in the colon).  This microflora is made up of a delicate balance between potentially helpful (good) and potentially harmful (bad) bacteria.  The presence of harmful bacteria and waste build up is the primary reason it is important to get it out of your body. 

How does my colon effect my digestion?

A poorly working colon can affect your digestion, but also your entire body.   As indicated, the main function of the colon is to remove waste (feces) and toxins (bile) from the body.  Without this excretion of feces, toxins can build up in the cell wall of the colon returning then into the body and making you sick. These toxins seep back into the body and your body can have an allergic response called auto-toxicity. 

Overtime, a slow moving colon can become damaged and lead to serious digestive disorders such as ulcerative colitis, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Colon Cancer and Crohn's disease etc.  It can also become a deadly situation in the case of bowel cancers. You Colon is so important that recent studies have proved the your Colon health effects 60% of your bodies overall health.

How would I know if my colon was functioning poorly?

As noted above, a poorly functioning colon can compromise almost every aspect of your health. If you answer yes to a number of the questions below it could be warning signs of a plugged up colon:
  • Do you have difficulty emptying your bowels or have less then 2-3 daily bowel movements?
  • Do you have constipation or take supplements to keep yourself regular?
  • Is your stool hard, have the consistency of heavy paste or is primarily liquid (diarrhea)?
  • Do you experience excessive bloating, gas and abdominal distention?
  • Do you suffer with pain, nausea, cramping, rectal bleeding and mucus in the stool?
  • Are you tired and sluggish even with plenty of sleep?
  • Are you struggling to lose weight despite eating a healthy diet?
  • Is you skin is pale with dark spots or acne prone?
  • Do you experience bad breath or foul body odor even though you practice good hygiene?
  • Are you frequently getting sick?
  • Do you have a family history of Colon Diseases or Colon/Rectal Cancer?
  • Are you experiencing excessive brain fog?
  • Do you suffer from candida, yeast, or parasites?
  • Do you often have pain under your upper right or middle area of your rib cage?
  • Do you suffer from Liver or Gallbladder issues?

What can I do to ensure my colon stays healthy?

It’s amazing how the same healthy lifestyle habits most experts recommend for general good health, as well as weight loss, apply equally to the promotion of good colon health. Here are specific tips:

  • Drink plenty of pure, clean water.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco.
  • Exercise regularly with cardio and yoga.
  • Eat healthy diet—rich in fiber and healthy fats, e.g., organic, fresh vegetables and fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, avocado, flax oil, etc.
  • Increase good bacteriaby way of prebiotic foods and probiotics—prebiotic's promote the growth of good bacteria while probiotics are the actual good bacteria themselves.  Prebiotic foods are primarily fermented foods, such as sauerkraut and Kombucha, but also include foods like yogurt and cruciferous vegetables.  We recommend adding aProbiotic Additive to any Colon Treatments as well.
  • Supplement using digestive enzymes and HCL—these assist in the breakdown of foods in our body, which in turn improve elimination. Digestive probiotics will add additional friendly flora to the bowel increasing bowel health. Magnesium will help aid in naturally softening bowel movements for more frequent bowel movements.
  • Squat vs. sit on the toilet--squatting encourages the complete emptying of your bowel without straining. There are devices you can buy to assist in the squatting process
  • Cleanse & maintain a regular program to improve natural peristalsis and foster detoxification such as Colon Hydrotherapy. A Colonic can cleanse all 5 feet of the colon removing years of putrid waste and toxins

What benefits can I expect from a clean and healthy colon?

A clean and healthy colon can help improve your body’s overall health and wellness, and may even reduce your risks for colon cancer as well as other disease and illness.  Here are common benefits:
  • Weight Loss
  • Less Bloating and Gas
  • Flat Tummy
  • Overall Energy and Athletic Performance 
  • Anti-Aging
  • Increased Metabolism
  • Clearer More Beautiful Skin
  • Fresh Breathe and Body Oder
  • Mental Clarity, Better Mood and Relief from Anxiety and Depression
  • Better Sleep
  • Increased Immune System
  • Reduced Abdominal Pain
  • Frequent and Productive Bowel Movements
  • Better Absorption and Nourishment
  • Prevention of Bowel Disorders as well as illness and disease
  • New and Improved sense of well being

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