Colon/Intestine Large

Digestive Disease & Intestinal Health There is an old saying that "Death Begins in the Colon." This is an oversimplification to be sure, but more accurate than not. In fact, the road to health begins with intestinal cleansing and ...

Blog - Natural Solutio... - 2011-11-01 13:37 - 0 comments

There are two types of constipation, organic and functional. Organic constipation is a result of some physical change, obstruction, or distortion in your colon. This type of constipation needs immediate attention from a doctor. We do not cover ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-10-19 00:57 - 0 comments

Stool Softener Laxatives - Emollients Stool softeners and emollients work by absorbing water into the fecal matter. This makes the fecal matter softer so it can pass easier through your colon and out the rectum. Two of the chemicals used in stool ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-10-19 00:57 - 0 comments

It was estimated that of all the people who died of cancer – colon, lung, prostate, and breast - in 1999 sixteen percent were attributed to colon cancer. But, how many of these other cancers originated in your colon? We do know that colon cancer is the ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-10-19 00:56 - 0 comments

Vegetables like fruits and their juices have healing properties because of the fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals they have. For constipation, vegetables are an excellent source of minerals and fiber. In addition there are specific vegetables ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-10-19 00:56 - 0 comments

Bacteria in your colon are referred to by many different names – probiotics, good or bad bacteria, beneficial bacteria, acidophilus, disbiosis, micro flora, proflora. friendly flora, and unfriendly bacteria. I simple use good and bad bacteria to refer ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-09-21 01:03 - 0 comments

Your colon is a place for other parasites and organisms to breed and live. Many are harmful to your health and enter the body in various ways – foods we eat, through the bottom of your feet, air you breathe, the water you drink, and through sexual ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-09-21 01:02 - 0 comments

Stool Softener Laxatives - Emollients Stool softeners and emollients work by absorbing water into the fecal matter. This makes the fecal matter softer so it can pass easier through your colon and out the rectum. Two of the chemicals used in stool ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-09-21 00:50 - 0 comments

Most doctors don’t ask you about your regularity. They may think it is not important to have a bowel movement every day. In fact, some doctors think its ok when you have 2-3 bowel movements a week. If you have one, two or more bowel movements a day, ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-09-21 00:41 - 0 comments

Seventy percent or more of the population struggles with constipation. Some believe the number is even higher, 80- 90%. The market for laxatives is now approaching 1 billion each year. It appears that constipation is an issue that most of us have to deal ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-09-21 00:39 - 0 comments

It was estimated that of all the people who died of cancer - colon, lung, prostate, and breast - in 1999 sixteen percent were attributed to colon cancer. But, how many of these other cancers originated in your colon? We do know that colon cancer is the ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-09-21 00:11 - 0 comments

Your colon transient time is the time it takes the food you eat to travel from your mouth through your rectum. A healthy time is 18 to 25 hours. This time relates to how long the food you eat stays in your intestinal tract and colon. Food, fecal matter ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-09-21 00:08 - 0 comments

Potassium and prunes are a natural constipation remedy that you can quickly use to help you get constipation relief. Potassium is needed in your colon walls to insure that peristaltic action occurs. Without potassium, colon walls are weak and unable ...

Blog - Rudy Silva - 2005-09-20 21:40 - 0 comments

By Dr. Rita Louise Annoying, uncomfortable and many time embarrassing, hemorrhoids are a common and fortunately not serious health concern. A hemorrhoid is identified as any abnormally swollen veins in the anus or rectum. There are two different ...

Blog - Dr. Rita Louise - 2005-06-13 13:01 - 0 comments

The Body's WasteDisposal Plant The intestinal system absorbs waste products from the body excretes those products with indigestible food fiber  Common concerns: • Constipation/diarrhea • Hemorrhoids • Diverticulitis ...

Blog - GeraldMartin - 2002-09-09 23:35 - 0 comments