ShareTweetSave Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2005 over 141,000 people were diagnosed with this disease. Colon cancer can cause a number of changes that affect the digestive organs. Knowing the ten warning signs of colon cancer can help people [...]
ShareTweetSave What is irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem with the intestines. In people with IBS, the intestines squeeze too hard or not hard enough and cause food to move too quickly or too slowly through the intestines. IBS usually begins around age 20 and is more common in women.IBS [...]
ShareTweetSave The human colon, also called the large intestine, is the lower portion of the digestive system. The colon is shaped like an upside down letter “U” and is comprised of three major sections. The ascending colon starts in the lower right area of the abdomen and goes upwards below the liver, where it turns [...]
ShareTweetSave Eating a variety of foods that cleanse your colon is a simple but effective way to keep your colon clean and healthy. It prevents not just colon problems but a whole host of problems that can be traced back to a dirty and malfunctioning colon. The good news is that foods that cleanse the [...]