Basic and Shocking Facts About the Colon
It is true that for us to be able to know how to keep our colon healthy, we should all first know some basic facts about the organ. Of course, knowing some shocking facts will also help us better-armed at keeping our colon healthy.
Here are some basic and shocking facts about our colon:
1.The colon is the large intestine.
2.The colon is about 5.5 feet long and ends in the anus where waste materials are discharged.
3.The colon has four main sections: the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon & the sigmoid colon.
4.The colon is one of the organs where nutrients from the food we eat is absorbed by the body.
5.The colon suffers the most abuse, more than any other organ in our body, from the modern diet and lifestyle.
6.The colon was designed to constantly move undigested food from our body but it has become a place where waste is trapped and clogged.
7.The average person carries about 5 pounds of undigested waste and other toxic materials in his colon. This waste has accumulated in his body for years.
8.Intoxication due a dirty and clogged colon can lead to many serious and chronic diseases.
9.The only way to prevent your body from deteriorating further due to a non-functioning colon is to flush out the waste and toxins from your colon first. You can do this with an enema or a colon cleansing product.
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