Colon ( lrg. intestines)

Large intestine also sometimes referred to as your second brain.Your body can either flourish because your colon and digestion are healthy or you can have numerous problems because of plaquing in the small and large intestines.Most people will have pounds of built up fecal matter in their colon when they die.
 
 
 The large intestine is the second to last part of the digestive system the final stage of the alimentary canal is the anus in vertebrate animals. Its function is to absorb water from the remaining indigestible food matter, and then to pass useless waste material from the body. This post is primarily about the human gut, though the information about its processes are directly applicable to most mammals.

The large intestine consists of the cecum and colon. It starts in the right iliac region of the pelvis, just at or below the right waist, where it is joined to the bottom end of the small intestine. From here it continues up the abdomen, then across the width of the abdominal cavity, and then it turns down, continuing to its endpoint at the anus.

The large intestine is about (4.9 ft) long, which is about one-fifth of the whole length of the intestinal canal.

The large intestines are divided into 4 parts.the first part is the ascending colon. It runs straight up the right side of the abdominal cavity. About 2 or 3 centimeters from the lower end there is a T-junction where the ileum( the last part of the sm. intestine) enters.At the top right hand side the colon makes a bend to the left,just under the liver.It then crosses the body below the stomach and runs down the left side of the body into the pelvic area, where it continues as the rectum.So you have the ascending colon, the Transverse colon, then the Descending colon into the rectum.

The large intestine takes 32 hours to finish up the remaining processes of the digestive system. Food is not broken down any further in this stage of digestion. The large intestine simply absorbs vitamins that are created by the bacteria inhabiting the colon. It also absorbs water and compacts faeces, and stores faecal matter in the rectum until eliminated through the anus and thus is responsible for passing along solid waste.

The large intestine differs most obviously from the small intestine in being wider. The wall of the large intestine is lined with simple columnar epithelium. Instead of having the evaginations of the small intestine (villi) the large intestine has invaginations (the intestinal glands). While both the small intestine and the large intestine have goblet cells, they are abundant in the large intestine.

The appendix is attached to its posteromedial surface of the large intestine. It contains masses of lymphoid tissue. It is a part of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue which gives the appendix an important role in immunity. Appendicitis is the result of a blockage that traps infectious material in the lumen. The appendix can be removed with no damage or consequence to the patient. The large intestine extends from the ileocecal junction to the anus and is about 1.5m long. On the surface, bands of longitudinal muscle fibers called taeniae coli, each about 5 mm wide, can be identified. There are three bands and they start at the base of the appendix and extend from the cecum to the rectum. Along the sides of the taeniae, tags of peritoneum filled with fat, called epiploic appendages are found. The sacculations, called haustra, are characteristic features of the large intestine, and distinguish it from the small intestine.

The large intestine houses over 700 species of bacteria that perform a variety of functions.

The large intestine absorbs some of the products formed by the bacteria inhabiting this region. Undigested  (fiber) are metabolized to short-chain fatty acids by bacteria in the large intestine and absorbed by passive diffusion. The bicarbonate the large intestine secretes helps to neutralise the increased acidity resulting from the formation of these fatty acids.

These bacteria also produce large amounts of vitamins, especially vitamin K and Biotin (a B vitamin), for absorption into the blood. Although this source of vitamins generally provides only a small part of the daily requirement, it makes a significant contribution when dietary vitamin intake is low. An individual who depends on absorption of vitamins formed by bacteria in the large intestine may become vitamin deficient if treated with antibiotics that inhibit other species of bacteria as well as the disease-causing bacteria.

Other bacterial products include gas (flatus), which is a mixture of nitrogen and carbon dioxide, with small amounts of the gases hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulphide. Bacterial fermentation of undigested polysaccharides produces these. The normal flora is also essential in the development of certain tissues, including the cecum and lymphatics.

They are also involved in the production of cross-reactive antibodies. These are antibodies produced by the immune system against the normal flora, that are also effective against related pathogens, thereby preventing infection or invasion.

The most prevalent bacteria are the bacteroides, which have been implicated in the initiation of colitis and colon cancer. Bifidobacteria are also abundant, and are often described as ‘friendly bacteria’.

A mucus layer protects the large intestine from attacks from colonic commensal bacteria.This mucus layer is called the mucosal barrier.

So to conclude,if your colon is healthy you most likely are going to be free of most ailments and the only way to keep your colon happy and healthy is to cleanse it periodically.A good colon cleanse can go a long way to a better healthier life.

There are numerous colon cleanses out there and I am sure some are very good,but I can only vouch for one at this time,it is a very gentle 1 month cleanse and is very simple to do.It is called (Colonix) by Dr. Natura.

Some people will need to do more than one cleanse in the beginning, I recommend if you can, to see a health care provider for direction before starting any cleanse. As with all the info I pass on to you it is just my opinion on what works for me and I am not licensed to diagnose.

I find that cleansing my body 2-3 times a year works wonders for me.I hope this info helps you in making an informed decision on how to take care of your body and take responsibility for your own health!

To your Health and Wellbeing Paula

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Beauty From The Kitchen

Remember when your mother told you that true beauty was on the inside? Well she was right,thats where it all starts.You can smear all sorts of stuff on the outside,but if you are a toxic waste dump on the inside your beauty regimen won’t work as well or at all if you don’t clean your insides!

You can’t have clear skin and shiney hair if your intestines are clogged with toxins and poisons.Your skin reflects these conditions.Brown spots on hands and face are often the result of toxins built up in your intestines and liver.

There are many products out there to detoxify your body.One product that is used at my work is “Enviro-detox”by (natures sunshine)it is a combination of herbs that do a superior job of detoxing plus it has good flora to replace the friendly flora in your gut that might have  been destroyed by the use of antibiotics and several other meds.

Doing this detox along with a diet of fresh veggies and fruits can go along way in clearing up skin problems.

Digestion has alot to do with your skin,hair and nails.The little miracle worker here is called (Hydrochloric Acid) or HCL for short.Doctors explain that we have a “acid mantle” over our skin and scalp,this acid mantle helps protect our skin and scalp from bacterial infections.

Many cosmetics that we use can disrupt this acid mantle.Most soaps detergents and cosmetics are alkaline when they should be acid.A pale skin can sometimes be an indicater that your skin is starving for acid.If you must cleanse your face with an alkaline substance,follow it up with an application of apple cider vinegar and water,this will leave the skin in it’s normal acid condition.

So how do you know when you don’t have enough HCL?This can be a bit tricky,because the symptoms of not having enough HCL are the same as having to much.Acid is necessary to break down proteins and minerals for digestion,as well as destroy certain bacteria.Some of the problems of not enough acid can include gas,bloating,belching and possible burning in the stomach.Bad breath can also be caused by a deficiency of HCL.These are just a few things that can result from improper digestion.One amazing step that you can take to help with digestion is to supplement with a “digestive enzyme”these amazing little pills will help with digestion and absorbtion.I recommend one that digests all the food groups so that you don’t have to take more than one pill for different things you eat.A product called “Digest”by enzymedica is one that I use and highly recommend.

So now that we know a little about whats going on in our body and how products that we use every day can build up and be toxic to us,I have a few recipes that you can make in your own kitchen.It is said that if you can’t eat it don’t put it on your skin!

Here is one you can use if you have (ACNE) make a face pack of bran,baking soda and water.Mix this into a paste and apply to the face.Leave on for 15 mins.then rinse with apple cider vinegar and water(one part vinegar to 8 parts water.

PROBLEM WITH BROWN SPOTS? Rub oderless castor oil or apply vitamin E directly on them nightly.

EYE PROBLEMS: Camomile tea or tea bags steeped in hot water for 20 mins.then put in frig.and use cold twice a day for puffiness.
For dark circles use Figs!half of a fresh fig over each eye will help erase dark circles.

SKIN PROBLEMS: For large Pores-put 16oz of steel cut oatmeal into a blender,blend till powder add 8oz almond meal,4oz powdered orris root,1oz powdered castile soap.Moisten 1Tbsp.at a time with water to make a paste.apply gently with fingertips and then rinse with cold water.

TO SMOOTH SKIN: Make a herb tea by blending a handful of rosemary in 4oz of water,steep for 15 mins.strain and cool then for every 2tsps.of tea add 1 egg white and 1 tsp.powdered milk,mix do not beat!Store in frig.you should see a difference in about a week.

DRY SKIN: use a mashed banana or peach in olive oil and apply as a pack.leave on for 15 mins. then wash off with tepid water.

FACE PEEL:to remove dry dead skin mash a papaya and apply as a mask leave on for 20 mins.

TIGHTEN AND TONE:beat together 1 egg,1Tbsp. milk,and 1 tsp.honey.apply to face and neck till hardened.leave on as long as you like.remove with warm water then follow with cold.This secret dates back to Cleopatra.

To Plump up   tissues,dissolve lecithin granules in warm water,then add to cold pressed veg.oil.Rub into skin for all-day or all-night treatment.This recipe may take awhile to work.

This recipe is a quick fix:clean your face then pat raw egg whites all over,leave on for 15 min.rinse with warm water.Temporarily smoothes out wrinkles and lines.

 
Here is a skin building formula that Jheri Redding says will be helpful in reducing wrinkles(mayonnaise)! Yes as simple as that!He says that mayonnaise has everything the skin needs to regenerate.Use daily and skin will become more velvety within 15 days,Elasticity will improve and dryness disappear in 40-60 days.A definite improvement will be noticeable in 30 days.He almost guarantees that lines will be smoothed and texture will improve in 70-80 days!
To speed things along you can lay on a board at a slant so that your head is down,this helps increase the circulation to your face.

So here you have it as simple as going to your cupboard and mixing up a few healthy things and what you don’t have you can pick up easily at your local health food store or supermarket.

Everything in these recipes are all natural and would not hurt you if you consumed them.You can’t say that about most of the products that we buy and put on our bodies.

So give some of these things a try and let me know how they work out for you!You can email me directly at pmprager@gmail.com or leave a comment on my blog.It is my sincere desire to help in everyone leading a more healthy less toxic life!

To Your Health and Wellbeing Paula

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