Perfect health has been described as having perfect digestion, perfect assimilation and perfect elimination. While there is certainly more to it than that, the health of the digestive tract is vital to our overall health. Because of the industrial revolution, which transformed our country 100+ years ago, our progenitors moved from the family farm into the city. This necessitated a change in the way in which people ate. No longer was it feasible to grow and raise your own food. The food industry’s focus turned to increasing the shelf life of food products. As the population began eating more and more refined and processed foods, the direct result of less fiber in the diet caused bowels to become more sluggish. Each successive generation seemed to inherit weaker and slower bowels than their parents. Many today have inherited a predisposition for digestion and bowel weakness. Coupled this with a diet that is too low in fiber and too high in refined sugar and flour, and the result is constipation and a much higher likelihood of bowel disease, such a colon cancer, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

There are many signs of an Unclean Colon and Constipation- Gas, flatulence, foul breath, bad body odor, acne, digestive problems, infections of the kidney, prostate, bladder, liver and gallbladder, excess mucus in the head, lungs, and throat, chronic sickness with all types of disorders. Often fatigue and lack of energy are the first signs of constipation and toxicity. Our bowels should be moving 2 to 3 times daily. That is the way they are designed. Every time you eat and chew your food, the muscles that control the bowel or large intestine begin to contract in preparation for the bowels to move. If for whatever reason (usually inadequate fiber) the bowels cannot eliminate, then problems can begin. Fecal matter in the colon is stored and reabsorbed rather than being eliminated. There are varying levels and severity of constipation. We encourage each of you to do what is necessary to improve the health of your bowel.

What you can do:

Prevention is often said to be the best medicine. Eat a proper diet, which includes abundant amounts of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, whole grains, raw nuts and seeds. Chew your food thoroughly. Eat slowly. Avoid red meat and poultry. Eat fish a couple times per week. Drink plenty of water. Eating meals that contain both hot and cold foods will get the digestive juices flowing and help the bowels to move. Dehydration is probably the most common cause of constipation. Exercise daily. Exercise will help to strengthen and tone the digestive tract. Do not resist “the call”. Go to the bathroom when you need to. Tobacco and caffeine have a paralyzing effect on the colon and encourage constipation. Coffee also destroys the “friendly bacteria” in the large intestine. Alcohol tends to produce constipation and increased intestinal mucus. Juices such as prune juice are often beneficial to help the lower bowel. I often recomend an herbal bowel tonic, such as Colon Cleanse™. Periodic cleansing of your colon with Colon Detox™ is another way to insure good colon health.

The object is to catch constipation early enough that you do not have to undergo heroic efforts. Begin with a good herbal bowel tonic and drink plenty of water or herbal tea. Often a change in the diet is enough. When the colon is cleansed, many different disorders and ailments clear up on their own as the body can begin functioning the way it was designed to.

Take Colon Cleanse™ beginning with one capsule per day (take at the beginning of your evening meal) and increasing the dosage each day until you are having 2-3 bowel movements daily. The key is to find what dosage works best for you. Using Colon Detox™ can cleanse the bowel of impurities and toxicity. A very good bowel cleansing program can be found using Colon Detox in conjunction with Colon Cleanse as is described later in this article.

Many are prone to constipation because they have inherited a weak and sluggish bowel. Having infrequent bowel movements may seem normal, however, bowels that move less frequently than every day are at risk for many bowel/colon problems, which can range from hemorrhoids and diverticulitis to colon cancer (currently the #2 cancer in America). If you change your diet and begin eating whole natural foods, which are naturally high in fiber and take our Bowel Tonic – Colon Cleanse™, you can expect to not only have more energy but greatly reduce your risk of colon disease. As your colon begins to heal and strengthen in tone, you will require less and less of the herbal formula. Many who require 3 to 5 capsules at first, need less and less through the months and years as they improve their health. It is not unusually to need the product for 2 or 3 years to strengthen your bowel. Remember, natural healing is a process and building healthy tissue takes time. Colon Cleanse™ can be used not only for its quick and immediate benefit but used on a longer term basis to build, strengthen and tone the bowel, reducing the likelihood of future problems.

Colon Cleanse Program

Part 1 - Colon Cleanse™ for constipation This formula is used to cleanse, heal and strengthen the entire digestive tract. Colon Cleanse™ stimulates the peristaltic action (the intestinal muscular movement) of the colon and over time strengthens the muscles of the large intestines. Colon Cleanse™ helps to disinfect and soothe the mucous membrane lining of the entire digestive system. Colon Cleanse™ aids in digestion, relieves gas, cramps and cleanses the gallbladder and bile ducts, destroying candida albicans overgrowth and parasites, promoting a healthy intestinal flora.

Begin the use of Colon Cleanse™ with 1 capsule during the evening meal (some prefer breakfast). This formula works best when taken with food. Take it at the beginning of the meal. The following morning you should notice an increase in your bowel action and in the amount of fecal matter you eliminate. The consistency should also be softer. If there is not a noticeable change in bowel behavior, increase the dosage by one capsule each day only until a noticeable change occurs (this is your dose). A bowel movement corresponding with each meal (2 to 3 per day) is considered healthy bowel function.

Part 2 -Colon Detox™ This formula is used to cleanse, purify and detoxify the colon, bowels and intestines. Colon Detox™ soothes and strengthens the entire intestinal tract. Colon Detox™ is a strong purifier and intestinal vacuum, helping to draw out old fecal matter from the walls of the colon and out from any bowel pockets. Colon Detox™ is uniquely formulated to soften old fecal matter for easy elimination. It aids in the removal of poisons, toxins, parasites and heavy metals. It is also used for symptoms of intestinal inflammation such as diverticulitis, colitis or irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea or food poisoning.

Colon Detox™ can be used in powdered or capsule form. For an intensive colon cleansing (recommended 2 to 4 times yearly, depending on how good or bad your diet is), take Colon Detox™ as directed - 1 heaping teaspoon or 12 capsules, 5 times daily. It is important to drink plenty of water and increase your Colon Cleanse™ capsules by one to assure 2 to 3 normal bowel movements per day. Taken without sufficient water and Colon Cleanse™, Colon Detox™ can be constipating. Take between meals on an empty stomach. Follow this regiment for five or six days.

Primary Products: Colon Cleanse™

(may be substituted with Happy Colon, Turkey Rhubarb Formula or Colon Cleanse Syrup for Children)

Colon Detox as Part II of Colon Cleanse Program

Supporting Products: Earth’s Nutrition OR Bountiful Blend – taken 1-2 times daily

Probiotics – this can be taken as a supplement such as acidophilus or eat some yogurt or sauerkraut each day.

Digestive Enzymes – take with each meal or whenever you experience any digestive distress. Many use enzymes in place of antacids.

Once you have gone through the 2 to 3 week colon cleanse/colon detox program, I recommend a 60-day follow up as described below.

1. Follow the Health Building Diet as outlined on our webpage.

2. No Dairy unless it is raw and organic, this includes milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, creamy dressings, creamy soups, and ice cream.

3. No white sugar: including cookies, donuts, soft drinks (including diet soda), candy or junky desserts.

4. Focus your diet on Whole Clean Natural Foods. Never be hungry.

5. Drink two liters or 1/2 gallon of clean water. Don’t drink water from the tap, which has been chlorinated. The chlorine kills the good bacteria in the digestive tract.

6. Take a whole food supplement such as Western Botanicals’ Earth’s Nutrition or Bountiful Blend daily.

7. Whole food enzymes – take 3, three times daily with meals. You may take additional enzymes between meals for any digestive upset or discomfort.

8. Take Colon Cleanse™ each evening. Your dosage should be enough to have two bowel movements each day, without experiencing diarrhea.

9. Probiotics – take 2 to 6 capsules per meal.

10. Get your lumbar spine adjusted. Chiropractic adjustments are proven to benefit the lower bowel function and health

~ Dr. Kyle D. Christensen D.C. ~

"Herbal first Aid is insightful, clear, and an easy to follow resource book on herbs. It covers herbal lifesaving techniques, storage of herbal remedies and ancient herbal wisdom. This book is a must for alternative health practitioners and I am looking forward to having it in my collection of books on remedies and first aid". - Ellen w. Cutler, D.C. Author of The Food Allergy Cure