Colon Health

Dr. Norman W. Walker is one of the pioneers of the raw foods movement and is recognized throughout the world as one of the most authoritative voices on life, health and nutrition. Dr. Walker shares his secret to a long, healthy, productive life through his internationally famous books on health and nutrition.

This books provides a comprehensive look at the colon, digestive diseases, and herbal therapies that both heal and cleanse the digestive system.

Three distinct types of contractions perform colonic motility functions. Rhythmic phasic contractions (RPCs) cause slow net distal propulsion with extensive mixing/turning over. Infrequently occurring giant migrating contractions (GMCs) produce mass movements. Tonic contractions aid RPCs in their motor function. The spatiotemporal patterns of these contractions differ markedly. The amplitude and distance of propagation of a GMC are several-fold larger than those of an RPC. The enteric neurons and smooth muscle cells are the core regulators of all three types of contractions. The regulation of contractions by these mechanisms is modifiable by extrinsic factors: CNS, autonomic neurons, hormones, inflammatory mediators, and stress mediators. Only the GMCs produce descending inhibition, which accommodates the large bolus being propelled without increasing muscle tone. The strong compression of the colon wall generates afferent signals that are below nociceptive threshold in healthy subjects. However, these signals become nociceptive; if the amplitudes of GMCs increase, afferent nerves become hypersensitive, or descending inhibition is impaired. The GMCs also provide the force for rapid propulsion of feces and descending inhibition to relax the internal anal sphincter during defecation. The dysregulation of GMCs is a major factor in colonic motility disorders: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and diverticular disease (DD). Frequent mass movements by GMCs cause diarrhea in diarrhea predominant IBS, IBD, and DD, while a decrease in the frequency of GMCs causes constipation. The GMCs generate the afferent signals for intermittent short-lived episodes of abdominal cramping in these disorders. Epigenetic dysregulation due to adverse events in early life is one of the major factors in generating the symptoms of IBS in adulthood.

RESTORE YOUR BODY’S NATURAL HEALTH The modern world is swarming with toxins that infiltrate your body and accumulate in your colon. Unable to be processed further, these toxins leach into your bloodstream, poison your body, and break down your natural defenses—causing disease, weight gain, fatigue, and many other health issues. The Complete Colon Cleanse offers simple, at-home cleanses that quickly flush these disease-causing toxins out of your colon. You’ll rapidly improve all aspects of your health and: •Lose Weight •Lower Blood Sugar •Increase Energy •Improve Awareness •Reduce Inflammation •Alleviate Irritable Bowels •Appear More Youthful •Stop Allergies and Headaches

The ultimate guide for cleansing your colon, body, mind and home. (Product Description.

Colon Health takes a forgotten part of your body and focuses your attention on it after which you'll never again take it for granted. Learn how every organ, gland and cell in the body is affected by the condition of the large intestine - the colon. Dr. Walker gives a tour of each vital organ of your body and shows how you can live a longer, healthier life. Readers learn that the elimination of undigested food and other waste products is equally as important as the proper digestion and assimilation of food. Maintaining a healthy colon can prevent ailments such as constipation, fatigue, hearing loss, asthma, prostate trouble, allergies, nagging backache, digestive problems, and more. Some of the questions answered is this book include: are cathartics and laxatives dangerous?; can colon care prevent heart attack?; and is your eyesight affected by the condition of your colon?

Explains the causes and cures for women's most common digestive ailments as well as more serious, life-altering conditions, providing the latest information on such topics as probiotics, heartburn, medications, and special diets.