Posted tagged ‘Colon Health’

Natural Cleansing to Promote Colon Health

December 10, 2010

When your colon isn’t working right, you can feel it right away – even though you may not know it’s your colon that’s bothering you. Colon problems can cause aching muscles, joint pain, fatigue, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, dull eyes, poor skin, spots and depression.

The inflammation from it can spread through your body and get into your blood. In fact, having a digestive system that’s toxic to your body is one of the main reasons people are chronically ill.

The typical American diet of refined sugars, starches and low-fiber foods produces a kind of sludge, creating a buildup and narrowing your colon. This buildup is the perfect breeding ground for all kinds of harmful bacteria and parasites. It also rubs and pushes against the walls of your colon, making them irritated and inflamed.

That’s why it’s critical to eat foods that clear out the colon regularly. Most Americans don’t do this, which may be why an estimated 100,000 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year.

A diet high in fiber is the best way to ensure optimal colon health. But the mainstream medical approach on this is misguided. You shouldn’t be eating a lot of cereal to get your fiber, or taking grain-based laxative products (which we’re told over and over is the best way to care for the digestive tract).

In fact, a study released a few weeks ago found that the non-rice cereals we eat increase colon cancer risk. It also found that those who eat the least fruit – which has natural fiber – have an increased risk, too.

When it comes to fiber, you should use what is natural and has been in our diet since primordial times. Before grains were domesticated.

Nature has given us all of the natural fiber we’ll ever need in fruits, nuts and vegetables. Here are some of the best sources of natural fiber:

Food Portion Dietary Fiber (grams) Soluble(grams) Insoluble (grams)
Fruits
Apple 1 Medium 2.9 0.9 2.0
Orange 1 Medium 2.0 1.3 0.7
Banana 1 Medium 2.0 0.6 1.4
Vegetables
Broccoli 1 stalk 2.7 1.3 1.4
Carrots 1 large 2.9 1.3 1.6
Tomato 1 small 0.8 0.1 0.7
Legumes
Green Peas 2/3 cup cooked 3.9 0.6 3.3
Kidney Beans 1/2 cup cooked 6.5 1.6 4.9
Pinto Beans 1/2 cup cooked 5.9 1.2 4.7
Lentils 2/3 cup cooked 4.5 0.6 3.9

If you can’t get enough fiber through the food you eat, an effective colon cleanse can release years of toxic buildup and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome. It will prevent the toxins from overloading your colon, digestive system and blood stream.

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Indigestion could Lead to Cancer & Other Illnesses

October 13, 2009

Nearly every health concern from cancer to ulcers can be traced back to your digestive system. Whether it’s the obvious problems that come with indigestion such as bloating, heartburn, gas, irregularity or more serious immune issues, it all comes down to what’s going on inside your gut. Not only is your digestive system responsible for breaking down foods and sending critical nutrients into your bloodstream, it’s also where most of your immune system resides.

Everything entering your mouth or nose can reach the GI tract. So everything we breathe, eat, or drink creates a potential invasion into our internal environment. If pathogens survive the trip through the acids and enzymes of the upper part of the GI tract, they find the perfect permanent home in the colon. As a result, the colon is often the seat of many chronic problems. When you take into account many of our society’s current habits, it’s easy to understand how pathogenic bacteria can easily gain a strong foothold right there in your gut.

For instance, we now consume less fiber and more refined carbohydrates than at any other time in history. Both of these habits slow bowel transit time (allowing toxins to sit in your body for far too long) and help provide fuel for harmful bacteria strains. On top of that, excessive use of antibiotics and NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anit-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen) has become widespread, which throw off the delicate balance of good, necessary bacteria in your gut.

It’s no wonder that most people in this country complain about no energy and are constantly sick. Their imbalanced colons support colonies of pathogenic bacteria, which are constantly spewing toxins into their system. Their immune system is in a constant fight just trying to keep things under control.

Now for the good news, It’s not that hard to turn all this around enjoy comfortable digestion, and get your immune system armed and ready for any invasion. It all comes down to balancing the bacterial flora in your gut. There is no doubt that proper digestion, absorption, elimination, and immune response; all dependent on bacterial flora; must be maintained if you want to remain healthy. Every day, groups of individuals are exposed to the same pathogens; but not everyone gets sick. A strong immune system response determines your ability to fend off premature aging, sickness, and disease. And a strong immune system requires the proper flora in the bowels.

That’s surprisingly simple to achieveQ By eating certain types of foods, you can feed your body the healthy, good bacteria it needs to keep your immune system strong and your digestive system running well. You can also do a Natural Colon Cleanse to clear out the bad bacteria in your digestive tract, intestines and colon.

It’s baffling why conventional medicine hasn’t been able to grasp or accept this concept. Obviously, the pharmaceutical companies stand to make a lot more money selling antibiotics and other medications than recommending a daily dose of fruit or vegetables.

With impending digestive threats all around you, you should take every precautionary measure to boost your immune system and keep your GI tract clear in order to ensure optimal health.