Colon Health
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Senna Research
Senna is toxic to animal muscle tissue, yet this substance is a common ingredient utilized every day in herbal teas, weight-loss supplements, vitamins, and especially laxatives—in fact, Senna is often prescribed as a “natural” medicine for curing constipation.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea–loose, watery stools occurring more than three times in one day–is a common problem that usually lasts a day or two and goes away on its own without any special treatment. However, prolonged diarrhea can be a sign of other problems. Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which means the body lacks enough fluid to function properly. Dehydration is particularly dangerous in children and the elderly, and it must be treated promptly to avoid serious health problems. Dehydration is discussed below.
Prolapsed Colon
A prolapsed colon usually results from excessive straining associated with chronic constipation, but other causes include digestive disease and the natural aging process. Learn about the effects of prolapse as well as treating and preventing the condition.
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Colon Disease
Colon disease is a growing health concern often caused by simply neglecting the digestive system, by maintaining a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle for example. Learn about diseases of the colon plus how to alleviate them through improving diet, staying well hydrated, and engaging in regular exercise.
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Colon Detox
Learning to perform a colon detox can be an important first step towards preventing symptoms of a toxic digestive system. Learn the benefits of detoxifying the colon plus how to perform this method of maintaining optimum colon health.
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Colon Resection
Colon resection surgery, whether open or laparoscopic, involves removing a diseased section of the colon. Learn reasons for performing a resection, a description of the procedure, a comparison of the two methods used, and potential effects of the surgery.
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Colon Detoxification
Many worthwhile reasons exist for trying colon detoxification as a part of maintaining overall health. Learn methods for detoxifying the colon, the signs of a successful detoxification program, as well as an easy definition of the function of the colon.
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Transverse Colon
Discover the physiology and function of the transverse colon, its location in the body, as well as care and “feeding” of the colon for optimal digestive health.
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Human Colon
The human colon is an integral part of the digestive system. Read an overview of the colon’s function, learn about the anatomy of the colon, and discover how to recognize a healthy colon plus how to keep it that way.
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Twisted Colon
A twisted colon, also known as colonic volvulus, affects your body’s ability to rid itself of waste efficiently. It usually affects the sigmoid colon and the cecum. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors for, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of colon twisting.
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Bowel Pain
Have you ever wondered what causes pain in the bowels? Common causes for internal pain include organ problems, chronic constipation, and digestive disorders such as IBS, Crohn’s Disease, and parasitic infestation. Dealing with bowel pain can be as easy as adopting an organic diet (with plenty of raw vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, and lean meats), exercising more often, staying well hydrated, and getting plenty of rest.
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Bowel Infection
Symptoms of an unhealthy bowel can include constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and even unusual looking bowel movements. When considering the possible causes of these disorders, we might consider the questions, “What is a bowel infection and how does the bowel become infected?” Learn more about common digestive disorders plus how improving your lifestyle can improve your health!
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