Why aren’t you paying attention to your colon?
Most of us didn’t learn anything in school that was in tune with everyday life, especially when it comes to life and health. And you ask why? It’s because it just wasn’t taught. Period.
Somewhere, a long time ago, some NON-visionary individual implemented a lifetime of subjects, which MOST people NEVER use, stuffed them into unimaginative, boring classes, and called it school (side note: actually ONLY we needed some of these subjects, really).
In someone’s opinion, this was FAR more meaningful than teaching us ‘how to think using our OWN creative intelligence and how to properly care for our bodies’. So here we are starting to “get” what is REALLY important!
I said ALL THAT, to say this: “Who told you how important it really is to keep your colon clean and protected from disease?” And I already know the answer. NO ONE!
Our colon is basically the most important part of our entire digestive system. This is where the DISEASE STARTS, if not taken care of properly.
According to Health Line, your colon is responsible for absorbing nutrients and minerals from the body and absorbing water from the body. It also removes waste. In other words, the colon removes waste from the body.
Your digestive system is your colon, your mouth, your esophagus, your stomach, and your small and large intestines. They are all connected.
If any part of your digestive system isn’t working properly, it means HUGE problems for you, from CONSTIPATION to DIARRHEA, and everything in between.
Most people don’t “give a damn” about their colonists, until they get sick. However, according to Health Line, again, colon problems can include leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, Chron’s disease, diverticulitis, ulcers, and colon cancer, to name a few. People who already have some of these illnesses might give you an idea of what they go through every day. You don’t have to let it be you!
So if you have any colon or digestive issues, listen up! Now is the time to educate yourself and become more aware of how to keep your colon and digestive system safe. It is your INTERNAL INSURANCE POLICY that will keep you out of doctor’s offices and hospitals for years to come.
THE COLON WHISPERER’S GREAT STORY OF COLON:
Why is the colon so important? by Toni Schumacher Lund
One day the body met and decided to have a board meeting. This is what happened behind closed doors. There was an intense discussion to determine:
WHO WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE BODY.
The BRAIN was the first to speak. “Without me, nothing would be achieved.”
Then the HEART spoke. “Without me, pumping blood to your brain you couldn’t function.”
ARMS laughed. “You are both wrong, without me to put food in your mouth, nothing would work.”
LEGS added quickly. “Without me you couldn’t get your food”
The STOMACH said: “Without me, your food would not be digested.”
The LUNGS responded with a bellow: “Without me, you couldn’t breathe.”
EYES blinked, “Without me you couldn’t see.”
KIDNEYS snorted, “Without me, you wouldn’t be able to detox and eliminate.”
The COLUMBUS spoke meekly. “I’m important. You need me to remove all the junk from your systems.”
They all laughed and made fun of him. “How can you be as important as us? You’re just a stinky old sewer.”
Poor colon… his feelings were hurt. He turned around and thought, I’ll show them. THE CLOSED!! Then he leaned back and watched what would happen.
The BRAIN was stupefied.
HEART beat was weak.
The ARMS and LEGS were weak and could not move.
The breathing of the LUNGS was shallow.
EYES clouded over.
The KIDNEYS stopped working.
Then COLON looked around and decided it was time to call another meeting.
This time it wasn’t too lively, but everyone was in complete agreement.
THE COLON WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT ORGAN.
SO HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR COLON?
Here are the 6 quick excerpts provided by Cancer.org:
1). Get screened for colorectal cancer
two). Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
3). exercise regularly
4). watch your weight
5). do not smoke
6). limit alcohol
Now, for a deeper HOLISTIC (whole body approach) to protecting your colon, here are some important things to be aware of and take action on:
Very Well Health, on the Internet, says that some very important studies say that to prevent colon problems, the body needs:
1). High levels of vitamin D in the blood. If you don’t know what food provides you with vitamin D, buy a “whole food” vitamin D tablet from a reputable source; NO vitamin D tablets from a commercial pharmacy. You can also get plenty of vitamin D by sunbathing in the early morning for about 10 minutes or so. Since we have destroyed our own ozone layer, after 9:00 am or 10:00 am, the sun is “too hot” and more deadly to sunbathe. That is the fault of our society; It’s not nature’s fault.
two). For colon protection, Very Well Health goes on to say that you need more folate, or vitamin B, which comes from foods like asparagus and spinach. How many times have you eaten asparagus or spinach in the last year? Unless you’re vegan or vegetarian, I bet you haven’t tried any of these things more than once or twice. Just guessing! And if you don’t like these foods, you can drink them. Fresh juices with vegetables taste MUCH better to some people than eating them. Plus, you get the benefit of them quicker (straight into your bloodstream) and they’re MUCH easier to digest. I personally drink the veggie-packed powder from PurityProducts.com every day called Organic Juice Cleanse. It gives you a full day’s worth of vitamins and minerals that you never get from having to eat them. I put a large scoop of green powder in a green drink and I’m good to go. Find a powder with kale, spinach, wheatgrass, greens, spirilina, and the like, that you know is GREAT for you, and “BABY!”
3). Very Well Health says that ‘Quercetin’ also stops the growth of colon cancer. I bet you’ve never heard of this one? It is an antioxidant that you can get in pill form and is found naturally in apples, onions, and berries. Once again, you can drink this stuff. Homemade smoothies or juices allow you to add MANY MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES that you really love, while getting a full day of supreme vitamins and minerals, plus protecting your colon.
4). White tea and green tea are also great for inhibiting colon problems. Their herbal teas, which you can get at health food stores and many commercial stores (these days) are very beneficial for your overall health. They are packed with antioxidants and go straight into the bloodstream.
5). Very Good Health also mentioned the
- Screening B) Healthy Diet C) Exercise and D) Limitation of Alcohol, similar to the organization of Cancer.
My MAIN man, Dr. Mercola (who you can Google for his informative articles) says that up to 50% of colon cancer cases can be prevented through a healthy diet, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight. 50% guys! He also says that he can optimize his vitamin D levels by eating more vegetables, garlic and fiber and avoiding processed meat, which also reduces colon cancer risks.
Dr. Mercola says that research has found that people who eat red meat have a 24% increased risk of colon cancer. However, he also says that grass-fed beef is much better for you and actually has some cancer-fighting compounds.
Therefore, he recommends that if you eat meat, you stick ONLY to grass-fed and organically raised, rare-cooked meats; not well done, due to carcinogens.
Dr. Mercola says that garlic and turmeric (raw or in pill form) also have many medicinal properties for the colon. In other words, it’s your REAL medicine, without the side effects.
One of the TOP PRODUCTS I recommend for COLON, as well as general body health (your INTERNAL INSURANCE POLICY) is GEORGE’S ALOE VERA JUICE. Read a bit about its benefits on my website at foodsthatcauseconstipation.com, under Articles. Everyone in the family can benefit from George’s Aloe Vera Juice…infants, seniors, parents, students, you name it. No side effects. It tastes like spring water. The ONLY brand I know of that takes away the bitter taste. You only need 2-3 caps in the morning and 2-3 caps at night before bed. There are no babies crying at night. No more stomachaches. No more constipation challenges, either. It is a plant from heaven. Aloe Vera Juice is a drink, not to be confused with Aloe Vera Gel, which is used on the outside of the body.
Our bodies are our precious instruments graciously given to us at birth to take special care of. Being more aware and more active in doing so is a first step. Even if it’s a baby step; it is a step, however. No one is telling you to give up everything you love. The suggestions are there to simply help you become more balanced and give yourself more Tender Loving Care (TLC). A little TLC never hurt anyone and TLC for your COLON is a MUST!