Colon Health
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Constipation Relief
Have constipation? Make sure you know these seven things. A quick and easy to read review of constipation, how to know you have it, its effects, and how to treat it.
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.
Bowel Sounds
Does your stomach ever make unusual noises? While bothersome and embarrassing, bowel sounds may reveal internal problems in addition to providing auditory evidence of digestion. Variations in bowel sound activity (or the lack thereof) can point to an array of digestive disorders such as distention, obstruction, IBS, Crohn’s disease, and internal bleeding. Learn more about the causes and effects of digestive sounds plus how to treat them with diet, exercise, and organic colon cleansing.
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Perforated Bowel
A perforated bowel is a rupture within the intestinal wall due to severe blockage from chronic constipation, disease (such as Crohn’s disease, appendicitis, cancer, or Diverticulitis), or from abdominal trauma. But what conditions can lead to this occurring? Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of bowel perforation.
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Bowel Obstruction
Bowel obstructions can occur for many reasons related to a variety of physical and physiological factors and intestinal injuries; but why does this occur? Read more to learn about the various types of bowel obstruction (such as IBD), symptoms, complications, and diagnosing obstruction of the bowels.
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Impacted Bowel
What sort of conditions can lead to you having an impacted bowel? Chronic constipation is the main culprit, with causes varying from medication and lack of movement to physiological impairment. Learn more about treating bowel impaction with an organic diet, regular exercise, and fiber supplements or simply by retraining the bowels.
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Healthy Colon
A well-working colon ensures the complete passage of any substance not serving as a source of energy or protein, it also allows for maximum absorbtion of vitamins and minerals. Find out how easy it is to improve your overall colon health.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
It’s estimated that four million people worldwide suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease, a term which describes two different diseases: Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Learn about the symptoms and causes of IBD, as well as the different treatment options available to you.
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Bowel Tone in the Elderly
Although existing medical conditions and the natural aging process cannot be prevented, reasons for loss of bowel tone are not always unavoidable. Improving bowel tone in the elderly can be easily accomplished by maintaining a healthful diet, exercising, increasing fiber intake, and abstaining from laxative abuse. Learn more about digestive disorders causing loss of control such as: IBS, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and chronic constipation plus tips for restoring bowel tone.
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Rectal Speculum
What is the function of the rectal speculum? The speculum is a medical device used in colon hydrotherapy to permit easier positioning of the irrigation tip and hosing unit for thorough and effective colon cleansing. Discover the definition of, reasons for, and health benefits of colonic hydrotherapy.
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Colon Flush
A colon flush is a healthy measure to take if a person is having any digestive related problems. An unclean colon could potentially damage your digestive system, which can lead to other serious conditions.
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Descending Colon
The most common diseases of the descending colon include ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and colon cancer. Each of these digestive disorders present an array of unpleasant and quite serious side effects, but they can be alleviated if not avoided by maintaining colon health through proper diet, staying hydrated, engaging in regular exercise, and getting plenty of rest.
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