3 ways to keep your colon healthy

Do you know about your colon? It’s a crucial part of the digestive system, and colon health plays a vital role in your overall wellness.

The colon is about six feet long and moves waste material from the small intestine to the rectum. As it moves waste toward the rectum, it absorbs water, helping it to flow smoothly.

But the longer it takes for waste to move through the colon, the bigger the chances that it’s also collecting toxins or harmful materials.

Inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be the result of an unhealthy colon.

That makes it important to keep your colon healthy and fit.

Here are three ways to boost your colon health:

Eat right

You don’t have to change your diet completely. Doing anything extreme is usually a bad move. But diets high in vegetables, fruits and whole grains have been associated with a decreased risk of colon cancer, according to The American Cancer Society, or ACS.

The first move is to up your fiber intake. Women typically need around 25 grams of fiber per day while men need around 38 grams.

Next, put a limit on your intake of red and processed meats. If you consume 100 grams of red meat or 50 grams of processed meats, your risk of colon cancer increases by 15 to 20 percent, according to the ACS.

Finally, put down the sugar. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are typically associated with diets high in sugar.

Try colon hydrotherapy

This is a popular way to flush toxins and waste material from the colon. Warm, sterilized water is gently instilled into the colon, promoting peristalsis and the removal of toxic build up.

If you suffer from constipation, or another ailment, colonics can help you to restore regular bowel movements.

You can read more about colonic irrigation here.

Hydrate and exercise

Don’t underestimate the benefits of water. We’re mostly made up of the stuff. So it should come as no surprise that dehydration can lead to poor colon health – bloating, IBS, fatigue.

It’s recommended that you drink eight glasses of water per day, but you should certainly have more if you exercise, which is another important part of colon health.

Exercise promotes blood flow throughout the body, getting more oxygen to your organs and helping to ward of diseases. Aim for 20 to 30 minutes per day.

For more information on colon health, colonics or other alternative medicine, give us a call at our Palos Verdes spa location.

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