Colon Health

Eat This Fruit Every Day to Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer!

According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death when considering both men and women. In 2015, there are expected 49,700 colon cancer deaths. The lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is 1 in 20, with men having a slightly higher risk than women. It’s not all bad

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7 Things You Need to Know About Your Colon

7 Things You Need to Know About Your Colon Your colon is a digestive machine. Both the bowel system and large intestine are responsible for healthy, bodily processes, and their activity supports water, mineral and nutrient absorption. Maintaining colon health is incredibly important, as it benefits both general health and weight management efforts. While the

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Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis Understanding diverticulosis begins with the cause, when little pouches form in the colon, called diverticula, this is called colonic diverticulosis. These pockets form when pressure pushes on weak points in the intestinal wall, resulting in a bulge. When these become infected or inflamed, this is called diverticulitis. Those with diverticulosis, or bulges in the

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