The practice of natural colon cleansing dates back to ancient Greece. Today many doctors have noted the pivotal importance of the colon in the body’s health, from the ancients to the moderns. Physicians from ancient Rome and Greece felt that “death begins in the colon.” (Hippocrates) These healers regarded the colon as a life-center of the body – one of its most important organs.

In the U.S., cleansing the colon -- the large intestine -- became popular in the 1920s and 1930s. But when the theories behind it lost support, it fell out of favor. Recently, though, colon cleansing -- using, for example, teas, enzymes, or colon irrigation -- has experienced resurgence

The number one cancer among men and women together is colon/rectal cancer.

Basic Colon
The digestive tract can be thought of as a long tube from one end to the other. Food goes in one end; waste exits the other. The tube is divided into sections we know:

Mouth
Throat
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine

The large intestine is also called the colon.

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Constipation Constipation is one of those topics few like to talk about. If you've suffered from this problem, though, you know it can be both painful and frustrating.Its defined medically as fewer than three stools per week and severe constipation as less than one stool per week. Constipation causes a sluggish digestive response, which in turn leaves waste in the system longer. This increases the likelihood that toxins will be released into the bloodstream. It is also a cause of other illnesses and irritations, such as hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Piles-hemorrhoids can be caused by too much straining when doing bowel movements, which is a result of constipation.

In a "perfect world" Every morning you need to have a bowel movement which should be quite long. Later on in the day they'll have another movement, which will be about half the size of the first. These stools should be expelled effortlessly--within seconds after they sit down. If you have to strain or if you have to read a magazine while you wait for a movement, then you are constipated.

The sludge that’s stopping up the works is undigested food. Undigested means rotting: putrefying, fermenting, going rancid. Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, respectively.

Want to see what that looks like? Leave some meat, some french fries, and some bread out on the counter for a week. A blocked colon can be even worse, because of the time frame involved: in many people the sludge sits in the colon for weeks or even longer. The colon walls are normally very well sealed in order to protect the body against reabsorbing the waste that is about to be eliminated. It’s a sophisticated design, set up to allow water and electrolytes back into the body, but no toxic poisons. . Source "The Doctor within"

Problem is, our friendly bacteria are constantly being killed off. How?

antibiotics we take
antibiotics given to the animals whose meat we eat
antacids, like Zantac, Tagamet, Prilosec, etc
NSAIDs, like Advil, Tylenol, Excedrin, Motrin, etc
other prescription and over the counter medications
white sugar
carbonated drinks
antihistamines
chlorinated water
fluoridated water
coffee.

Essentially what’s happening is that the sludge has built up so much blockage that the inner membranes of the colon develop leaks. Some of the toxic debris is forced through the walls of the colon, along with the water and electrolytes, back into the bloodstream. Hence, the name autointoxication: you’re poisoning yourself.

Once in the bloodstream, the undigested debris, now a foreign irritant, can take up residence in any organ or tissue it finds room. Chronic inflammation begins, and gradually, degeneration of that organ. Here are some of the diseases that such a sequence can cause:

Long-term use of conventional toilets have been know to also cause wastes to collect and harden in the lower regions of the colon. You may not notice this fecal stagnation – until one day it manifests as appendicitis or diverticulosis or inflammatory bowel disease or cancer

This list is taken from an article by Leo Galland, MD
who has done extensive research in this area of hyperpermeability.

.The irony is that to return to a normal state is simplicity itself.
The biggest obstacle seems to be finding that out

Colon Cleanse

Colonic hydrotherapy is a type of colon cleanse that flows a low-pressures stream of water into the colon to flush out the intestinal tract and encourage better overall health. They are usually performed ib clinics for betwwen $80-$200 and can be a little uncomfortable, but provides amazing benefits. For best results, a colonic should be performed at least once a week or some prefer monthly, depending on lifestyle. Home colon flushes are now available see below.

Some of the reported benifits

Makes the digestive system more effective
Maintains regularity and prevents constipation
Increases energy Releasing the toxins from your body is rejuvenating
Increases the body's absorption of vitamins and nutrients A cleansed colon encourages only water, vitamins and nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream, rather than releasing toxins and bacteria through the colon wall

Improves concentration Poor diet and ineffective vitamin absorption can cause you to become distracted and lose your concentration
Kick-starts weight loss Slow-moving food produces excess mucous that literally sticks to the intestinal walls, weighing the intestinal tract down with pounds of decaying fecal matter. Colon cleansing has the potential to aid weight loss; some people claim to have lost up to 20 pounds over the course of a month. The average human colon weighs about four pounds empty and can hold up to eight meals' worth of food before digestion finally occurs. A colon cleansing can result in significant weight loss and kick-start your metabolism, as well as refocus your attention on better food choices and whole-body wellness.

The number one cancer among men and women together is colon/rectal cancer.

Decreases risk of colon cancer
All the toxins that you eat, drink, breathe in and absorb through your skin end up being processed by your gastrointestinal system and liver. If they are not forced from your colon and liver as quickly as possible, they can wreak havoc on your body's systems. By releasing stagnant body waste, you reduce the causes and the risk of polyps, cysts and cancerous growths in your colon and gastrointestinal tract.

Increases fertility Fat is estrogen-based, and if too much is present, becoming pregnant becomes more difficult.

Maintains pH balance in the bloodstream Foods that cause colon blockages are acid-forming — particularly high-protein diets without enough fiber.

Improves whole-body well-being Ridding the colon of waste and toxins by releasing layers of colon buildup can lead to feelings of lightness, strength and overall good health.

Parasites Colonics are reported to be the best remedy to kill and eliminate intestinal parasites. There are several parasites that can infect anyone’s intestinal tract. parasites can infect the human intestinal tract, the most common of which include tapeworms, hookworms, giardia, roundworms, flukes and trichinella. These parasites cause disorders such as vomiting, diarrhea, intestinal cramping, dizziness, weight loss and dehydration. Intestinal parasites may be eliminated using colon cleansers.

Clearer & brighter skin complexion Resolve skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne

Princess Diana said it was the secret of her glowing complexion

Hydration of the body

One of the best things about colonic hydrotherapy is that the benefits of the treatment are very personal . This means that as a user you will know how you feel after the treatment. You won't need to be influenced by anyone else.

Many people report an improvement in symptoms, and choose to use their colonic hydrotherapy unit on a regular basis

Often people add camomile,,Colloidal Silver, and other well known effective herbs...

While most of the effects of colon hydrotherapy are beneficial to the body, there can be adverse effects. Most of the time, these negative side effects are temporary and are the body's response to the detoxifying process. Taking probiotics to replenish the "good" bacteria in the colon can help reduce some of the negative effects such as cramping, nausea and bloating. Another benefit of colon hydrotherapy is that, unlike regular colon flushes that rely on herbal formulas, it does not usually lead to dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance because it introduces fluid back into the body during the process.

"Most people already know that Colon Hydrotherapy is a fantastic way to detoxify the body, and improve intestinal health"

Colonics detoxification

Some references used in writing this newsletter

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