Understanding The Colon & Intestinal Cleansing

The human body is incredibly designed. When functioning properly, we barely give our insides a second thought. If we eat the wrong food, then our body gains our attention. One fascinating organ capable of making us take notice in a hurry is the colon.

How the Colon Works

The large intestine, more commonly referred to as the colon, is a tubal structure approximately five feet long. It begins at the connection to the small intestine, which is tasked with removing the majority of nutrients available in the food we consume.

There are muscles lining the entire colon. These muscles squeeze the contents along in their journey through the body. Furthermore, bacteria living in the colon aid in the process of digestion. As material moves through the large intestine more water, salt and nutrients are removed.

The trip through the colon ends as waste is passed into the rectum where specialized nerves generate the urge to defecate. As we wonder how does the colon work, another question arises.

What can we do to make sure it keeps on working?

There are several ways we can encourage optimal function, such as:

  • Begin undergoing regularly scheduled colonoscopies according to our doctor's recommendation.
  • Evaluate the amount of fiber in our diet.
  • Encourage the proliferation of good bacteria in our digestive system.

While the easiest way to ensure colon health is to schedule a colonoscopy, it certainly does not conjure up pleasant thoughts. The preparation for the test is often more dreaded than the procedure itself. Fortunately, today there is an option to prepare for a colonoscopy that is less dreadful.

If approved by your physician, then colon hydrotherapy may save the day. Instead of feeling miserable while forced to remain near the bathroom at length, a much shorter period can be spent in a significantly more relaxing environment. Chemical laxatives are replaced with warm, filtered water flowing through the colon.

How does the colon work out the toxins from the food you eat so the colonoscopy will be successful? The choice is between you and your doctor.

If you are not of an age to require a colonoscopy, there are ways to help your colon continue to serve you well. Increasing the level of fiber in your diet, preferably from whole foods, will aid the colon as the material moves through. Eating foods that include good bacteria will also encourage a comfortable digestive process.

Taking care of your colon in these simple ways now will enable your colon to take care of you into the future.

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