Colon Detoxification Questions
In this age of fast-food, trans fats, refined sugars, artificial preservatives, pesticides and other health hazards, the average American colon is in a crisis. Though our society has made technological and scientific advances at an astronomical pace, our diets have digressed and our colons have suffered in the process. The average American is carrying an alarming 8 to 10 pounds of undigested fecal matter in the colon. Some are carrying even greater than this! What’s more alarming is that most are not aware of the need to detoxify the colon. This article will address this issue in a nutshell.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions concerning colon detoxification:
What does the colon do?
Why should we detoxify the colon?
How do we detoxify the colon?
How do we know if we have successfully detoxified the colon?
Let’s address the first question. What does the colon do?
The colon is a vital part of the digestive system – specifically, the large intestine. Once food is digested by the small intestine, the waste passes s into the large intestine. It is here that nutrients and water are drawn out so they can be utilized by the body. The remainder of the waste is eliminated.
Now that we have a general idea of what the colon does, why should we detoxify the colon?
Colon Detox
As we stated earlier, the colon’s job is to eliminate waste from the body. The problem is that the average American diet hinders the colon from doing its job effectively. Fatty foods, refined sugars, artificial preservatives and other artificial substances are detrimental to the colon. The colon creates mucus and sludge in order to defend itself from unhealthy foods. When these substances are produced in excess, it becomes difficult for them to be eliminated from the colon. Eventually, the colon is congested with this mucus and sludge as well as other fecal matter and constipation can result. Even if constipation doesn’t occur, mucus and sludge can buildup and stick to the walls of the colon. As these substances cling to the colon’s walls, they discharge toxins into the bloodstream. This results in the onset of a variety of sicknesses and diseases, allergies, chronic fatigue and even pain.