The Colon
The colon is one internal organ thats the most neglected. It isn't a surprise therefore that colon
and rectal disease is the second biggest cause of death in America and is the fastest growning
cancer in Singapore. Colon cancer ranks first among men and second among women in health
risks.
Doctors believe genetic factors play a part. Anyone with a family member with colon rectal
cancer has a higher risk of contracting the disease. Another cause is a diet rich in animal fats and
low in fruits and vegetables. The meat and fats whether smoked, barbecued or processed,
contain chemicals that is harmful and may be cancer causing. Smoking and drinking alcohol are
other contributing factors. Unfortunately, more than 70% of people consume a diet that's high
in meat and eat a lot of mucous-forming food such as bread, noodles and food produced from
white flour.
High intake of meat and processed flour promote layers of waste build-up on the colon walls,
eventually creating a clogged colon. The undigested food, waste and chemical will rot and
decay, releasing toxins into the bloodstream and transported to the entire bodily systems and
organs. In short, an unhealthy colon is probably the underlying cause of many of our health
problems.
It can also have an effect on the way we age, our skin (blemished skin, acne or rashes) and our
weigh management. Those with a history of constipation or experience unhealthy bowel
movements are of a higher risk as the clogged, toxic colon is a precursor to many other health
problems or even colon and rectal disease.
For those with colon cancer, surgery is recommended where cancerous parts of the colon are
removed. This can be done in cases of early detection. For more serious and advanced cases, a
combination of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy may be needed.
Symptoms of clogged or toxic colon are indigestion, abdominal gas, pot belly, menstrual
problems, rashes, alergies and more. Many experiencing the above have benefited from a colon
cleansing exercise.