"Disease starts in the colon," a quote that is often used today in the
natural healing field. The colon and the bowels are the exit points in the
body for all waste material after food nutrients are utilized and processed
into the bloodstream. Decaying, fermented foods, gases and toxins that have been absorbed into the body, not only once, but reabsorbed two and three
times before final evacuation, can cause the colon to become a breeding ground for unhealthy bacteria, viruses, parasites, yeasts, and more.
Our bodies are designed to get rid of waste. Holding on to it, due to
constipation, is not good. There is always a price to pay, and it's usually
DISEASE. Fecal matter that is retained for longer than the normal transit
time of 12-16 hours will begin to rot in your system. If this is your
pattern, please be aware that this is very damaging to your health over
time.
Normal bowel movements should occur two to three times everyday, 1/2-1
hour after eating, depending on how many meals you have eaten throughout the day. Many in America today are excreting only once every two to three days,
while others experience a bowel movement perhaps only once a week. This means if you are eating two to three meals daily and only going to the
bathroom once every three days, then you are retaining six to nine meals plus snacks and unhealthy liquids in your system at one time. If this
statement alone doesn't get you on the path to better colon health then lay out the amount of food you intend on eating over a 3 day period and imagine
this entire amount resting in your colon at once...TOXIC OVERLOAD!!!
Compare this now to taking a piece of raw or cooked meat and placing
it in the corner of a room to sit for three days. Can you imagine the
bacteria and worms that would manifest, let alone the stench you would
smell? No wonder people are sick, fatigued, overweight, suffer with poor
digestion, repulsive gas, bloating and chronic headaches!
Not only is there the widespread problem of constipation, but on the other
side of the spectrum, many suffer from diarrhea or loose bowel movements.
Often, this is caused by the colon being grossly impacted with tough rubbery mucus, decades of old fecal matter, parasites, etc., leaving only a narrow
passageway for the matter to evacuate. The fecal matter must then break down even more so, becoming a watery substance, in order for the body to rid
the waste.
If you experience poor colon heath, then it is time to start a
detoxification and cleansing program. Begin by finding out what your
transit time is. Again, it should be 12-16 hours. This is easy. Eat an
identifiable food such as corn and keep track of how long it takes your body
to excrete all of it. This may sound displeasing, but get acquainted with
what you are eliminating. Are the movements foul smelling? This indicates
rotting, putrefying and fermenting usually due to too much animal protein,
or lack of friendly bacteria. Are the stools formed? If not one to two feet
in length, then your digestion is poor. Do they float? If not, your bowel
movements are too compacted and hard, and you are lacking fiber, and perhaps EFA's (essential fatty acids). Lastly, what color are they? Stools should be a medium brown,
exceptions with some foods eaten. If they are extremely dark and dry, it indicates old rotten fecal matter.
If you need colon help, do not be embarrassed to speak with your natural
healthcare practitioner. Elimination of toxic waste is the #1 focus for
eliminating disease from the body. THIS IS VITAL! Also, do not succumb to
harsh over the counter "quick elimination products," they are hard on your
system and in some cases, can become habit forming. Turn to safe natural
healing fibers, foods, and formulas, and you will be on your way to
discovering wellness.
Dr. Kimberly Kaye Castaneda is a Naturopathic Doctor that researches and
teaches about the benefits of natural, non-invasive healing techniques and
therapies. Her Washington D.C. registration and ANMA and ABH board
certification along with her degree and certifications states that she is
qualified in the use of all natural forms of healing including: acupressure,
aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, chronic diseases, clinical microscopy,
color therapy, emotional release therapy, Gua Sha treatments, herbology,
homeopathy, hypnotherapy, live blood and dry layer cell analysis, massage,
nutrition, raindrop therapy, reflexology, reiki healing and vibrational or
polarity healing. Dr. Castaneda has a private practice in Rockford located
at 631 N. Longwood Street, Suite LL03. To schedule a private consultation
or for reiki
classes and attunements, call (815) 963-1585. DISCOVERING
WELLNESS.
