• Our colon (large intestine) is as long as we are tall.
• The diameter of our colon is equal to that of our wrist.
• For every foot of colon we can store approximately five to ten pounds of feces.
• A healthy person will have two to three bowel movements each day.
• A healthy bowel movement will measure 12-18 inches long.
• The colon re-absorbs fluids eight to ten times every 30 minutes.
• The colon has referral areas that are similar to the reflexology points on our hands and feet.
• To the degree your colon is clean is equal to the degree your bloodstream is clean.
• One colonic equals three days of fasting.
• The ascending colon controls the aging process in the body.
What do these facts mean to our overall health and well-being?
Though many Western doctors question the legitimacy of regimens that cleanse the colon, flushing our systems regularly is gaining steady popularity.
In a recent New York Times article, Edward F. Group, III, a Houston-based naturopath stated that the difference in opinions can be aligned with the idea that “Western medicine is treating the symptoms instead of addressing the root cause.” He goes on to describe detox and colon cleansing as “if you change your oil in your car but never change the oil filter. Ultimately it gets so full of sludge the engine’s going to break down.”
Irrigating the intestine can be reached in a number of ways: fasting, juices, supplements, colonics, specially made concoctions, etc. Colon blockage causing severe constipation, exposing our bodies to toxins, can lead to reduced liver function, poor toxin elimination through the kidneys and skin irritation.
It can make one wonder how mainstream doctors then expect their patients to rid themselves of such “sludge.” How many seemingly healthy, at least health conscious people have three bowel movements per day? An educated guess would be very small percentage do so, and those aware of its health benefits participate in regular colon flushes.
References:
1. Inner Healings & Assoc., Inc. © 4/2004 Colonic Flashcard. http://innerhealingsandassociates.com/index.php?cPath=5_28&osCsid=8ac7
2. http://www.healingdaily.com/colon-kidney-detoxification.htm
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