The Colon
The colon, large intestine or the bowel is situated in the abdomen and forms the largest part of the digestive tract. The colon is a major part of the excretory system and is responsible for eliminating food and body wastes, as well as protecting us from infection and disease.
In a normal functioning colon this is acheived with the help of billions of bacteria which inhabit the colon and make up 70% of our faecal waste. However, the delicate balance of the intestinal ecosystem can be disturbed by a number of factors including; pollution, smoking, certain drugs, drink choices, stress, poor diet and exposure to toxic substances.
A few facts
The healthy transit time of food through our bodies is 16-24 hours.
Over 75% of the UK population have parasites
The UK is the most constipated nation in the world.
The UK has the highest incidence of bowel cancer in the world, with 20,000 new cases per year.
One in three people who consult their G.P's have a bowel related problem.
The colon holds between 2-15lb of faecal waste at any one time.
Bowel disorders such as IBS, Crohns, diverticulitis, colitis and candida are now widespread.
The small intestine is approximately 20 feet long, the large intestine (colon) is approximately 5 feet long.
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