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Research studies are now going on how best to prevent colon cancer as more and more people are diagnosed with this condition today. It is found that colon cancer usually starts in the large intestine, also known as colon, or the rectum. Colon cancer then develops from dead cells that have been accumulated in a lump over a period of time. The risk to getting colon cancer increases if you have a genetic medical background of parents or close relatives who have been diagnosed with colon cancer. Research also showed that that colon cancer is aggravated by unhealthy diets such as ready meals and fast food.
Hence, it is vital that you seek the advice of your doctor should you feel the discomfort of colon cancer symptoms. The symptoms to look out for include unhealthy bowel occurrence such as diarrhea, constipation or bowel infection, severe pain in abdomen, blood in the stools, narrow stools, anemia, intestinal obstruction and drastic loss of weight.
Prevention is still better than cure. So you really should consider the following 5 ways on how best to prevent colon cancer:
1. Adopt healthy habits. Colon cancer usually develops over a length of period before it actually shows. Hence you should not wait till you notice the symptoms of colon cancer before starting to adopt healthy habits. Eat healthy meals, exercise and have an adequate amount of sleep.
If your diet contains too much high fat and red meats with little fiber, you are definitely at a high risk of developing colon cancer. Fat accumulates on the walls of the intestine and rectum, forming lumps of dead cells. You should therefore adopt a balanced natural diet which includes lots of green vegetables, fruits and water.
Exercise helps by flushing out harmful toxins and waste matter which if left accumulated in your body can cause cancerous growth.
2. Know your family medical history. It appears that colon cancer is a genetic disease that is hereditary. As such, if you belong to the high risk category due to your family history, then you should take extra precautions by leading a healthy lifestyle.
3. Stop smoking. Chain smoking increases your chance to developing colon cancer. Inhaling tobacco can easily transfer carcinogen (a cancer agent) to your colon and rectum, thus resulting in colon cancer. Hence, do not hesitate to find ways to quit smoking.
4. Reduce exposure to radiation. Excessive exposure to radiation has been found to cause colon cancer. Radiation rays are harmful and can render healthy normal cells abnormal. By all means, avoid unnecessary X-rays, CT scans, mammograms so that you can best prevent colon cancer.
5. If you observe that you are experiencing symptoms like skin allergies, weak immune system, poor movement of bowels, bloating, etc, then it may be that you have too much toxins in your body. Consider colon cleansing as a way of detoxification. There are a couple of ways to perform colon cleansing. These include consuming herbs for colon cleansing and colon hydrotherapy.

By Sandra Kim Leong

Right now, in big cities, small country towns and suburban cul de sacs around the world, someone really needs to move their bowels badly -- but they cannot.

Stress, bagels, resentment, pasta, anxiety, cheese, hamburgers, doughnuts, ice cream and unforgiveness combine to form mucoid ("moo-coyed") plaque -- a goopy, rubbery black-green tar that coats the walls of our intestines, diminishes your body's ability to absorb nutrients and backs up your entire system.

Between 3-4 million Americans suffer from serious constipation.

And many more yo-yo back and forth between constipation and diarrhea on a regular basis.

Moving your bowels - "going number two", "using the little girls room", "pinching a log" or "taking a dump" - should be a natural, daily occurrence in the rhythm of life - The same way the sun comes up in the morning and sets in the evening.

Contrary to popular belief, the NUMBER of times you go a day is not a deciding factor in determining if you are constipated.

According to the Mayo Clinic: "It's normal for someone to have anywhere from 3 bowel movements per week to three bowel movements a day.

If your stools are soft and pass easily and you pass them at least three times per week, you're not constipated."

Others believe differently. Dr. Lynn Hardy, N.D., C.N.C., director of the Global College of Natural Medicine says "if you eat one meal a day you should have one bowel movement a day later.

The "transit time" or how long it takes food to travel from the moment you eat it to the moment you excrete it is a determining factor of effects of constipation on your health.

Even with one bowel movement per day, if you eat three meals a day, there are at least two meals' worth of waste sitting in the colon at any given time.

Regardless of whether you go once a day or once a week, the tell-tale signs of constipation are pretty much the same:

=>hard, painful "pebble" like movements;

=>constant straining and/or painful movements;

=>feeling bloated, gassy, uncomfortable and/or sluggish;

=>Skin eruptions; rashes;

=>halitosis or bad breath;

=>cloudy or discolored sclera (whites of the eyes); and/or

=>headaches

There are many fast, easy and inexpensive cures to "loosen you up" without a trip the local proctologist or taking expensive medication.

1) Salt Flush - Guaranteed to get things moving in 20 minutes or less. The salt flush has been used in fasting regimens for over 50 years. It is totally safe, non-habit forming and very effective.

Recipe: Mix 2 rounded teaspoons of sea salt (do not use Kosher or Iodized table salt) with 1 quart (4 cups) warm water.

Down it as quickly as possible. The salt water is the same gravity as your blood, so it won't be absorbed into your bloodstream.

Take smaller sips if you gag and/or pinch your nose closed to cut the taste. It won't win any awards for taste, but you will definitely need to reserve a spot in the nearest bathroom for at least 1 hour after drinking it.

2) Add Fiber - in the form of more fruits and vegetables, brown rice and or beans. Organic Aloe Vera gel (whole leaf) is an excellent, gentle, natural and non-additive laxative.

3) Take A Probiotic - Good bacteria or flora is essential for proper assimilation of vitamins and nutrients from the foods you eat.

Eating yogurt is pretty good, but most of the good bacteria is digested by stomach enzymes long before it reaches your large intestines.

A supplement like an enteric coated capsule protects the good bacteria from stomach acids so it can reach your colon and large intestines.

4) EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids) - From fish or seeds not only affect growth, vitality and mental state. But omega 3, 6 and 9 also lubricate your intestinal tract, making it easier to pass stools.

Even walking for just 10 minutes or more a day will begin to move things along nicely.

5) Squat - Until the mid 1850's people squatted to move their bowels. After an English cabinet maker and plumber devised the modern toilet, squatting quickly became a thing of the past.

Studies prove that humans were not meant to sit on toilets.

It is difficult to achieve a full evacuation. Since the yellow pages has become virtually obsolete, stack a few in front of the toilet (about 6-9 inches high) and rest your feet on top.

6) Drink (More) Water - It can be such a challenge to drink enough water. We're so busy with trying to get things done during the course of our day, we forget to stop take a sip.

Carrying a refillable, reusable water bottle around with you improves your chances of staying hydrated significantly.

With growing concerns about commercially bottled water and the devastating effects of plastic on landfills and the environment, polycarbonate or stainless steel bottles are great alternatives.

Whatever your preference, keeping water handy at all times makes all the difference.

7) Maintenance Colon Cleansing - The most effective, comprehensive way to naturally cure constipation...and lose weight, boost your energy and vitality, lower stress and look younger all at once.

There are countless detoxification regimens that work. Using a pre-formulated colon cleansing kit offers the best value for your money and time.

You can choose from a 7 day kits up to 90 days. Some focus on just your colon, while others cleanse your whole body right down to the cellular level.

The most important benefit of colon cleansing is that it pushes the reset button on your health.

The layers of hardened, toxic waste and mucoid plaque are gently dissolved and eliminated.

Your insides are restored to their former, normal functioning glory.

Any health regimen, weight loss plan or diet becomes that much more effective once your body is free of the years of built up waste.

Colon cleansing cures constipation. It'll make you regular too. :-)

To your health and well-being,
Author: Jay Greene