Colon Cleanse Blog

Recently, there has been quite a controversy regarding two different colon cancer screening methods. Patients are asking whether a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy is better, and doctors just can’t seem to make up their minds.

First, let’s talk about the procedures themselves.

Colonoscopy:
A colonoscopy involves inserted a lighted tube into the colon through the anus. A video camera is attached to the tube, allowing the doctor to see the entire length of the colon.

Sigmoidoscopy:
A sigmoidoscopy, on the other hand, involves using a sigmoidoscope which is inserted into the colon through the anus, allowing the doctor to search the inside of the rectum and the first third of the colon.

The main difference seems clear: Colonoscopies screen the entire colon, and sigmoidoscopies only screen a third of it. But why is it that doctors have such differing views about which of the procedures works best?

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Ask just about any parent if their child has ever been constipated, and they’ll probably say yes. Dealing with slight, occasional constipation is perfectly normal for small bodies. Unfortunately, it seems that these periodic bouts are becoming increasingly common and severe in many young children, according to a new report from John Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore.

In response to this growing trend, gastroenterology specialists at John Hopkins Children’s Center have recently created a new multidisciplinary medical and behavioral therapy clinic aimed specifically at treating constipation in children.

This may seem a little excessive, even for a top-tier research institute like John Hopkins, but considering they’ve noticed a more than 30% increase in the number of young patients suffering from constipation, opening this new clinic may be a prudent measure, to say the least.

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Do you know the differences between a healthy colon and toxic colon? In the video below, you’ll learn more about the differences and what you can do to improve your colon health.

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When it comes to staying healthy and avoiding illness, here’s some classic advice that all of us have heard at some time or another. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, pay attention to our waistlines and consume alcohol and tobacco products moderately.

While there’s no denying the obvious truth of these straightforward recommendations, following them often proves to be easier said than done. Still, the long term benefits of making better lifestyle choices are well worth the effort.

Globally, colorectal cancer kills more than a half million people each year. After studying roughly a decade’s worth of data collected on nearly 60 thousand middle aged and elderly European adults, Danish researchers have concluded that nearly a quarter of all colorectal cancer cases could be avoided simply by making better lifestyle choices. Here are four tips that researchers suggest

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It’s no secret that regular exercise helps your entire body to function more efficiently-including your digestive system. But did you know that there are exercises that are specifically terrific for colon cleansing and aiding in digestion? Here’s a list of our top five colon cleansing exercises to add to your routine.

1. Walking

In 2007, a study by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis showed that walking for just an hour each week helps to fight colon cancer.

Specifically, the study found that women that walked one to two hours per week were 31% less likely to develop colon cancer than those that didn’t walk at all. Walking is a low-key exercise that increases blood flow to and from the intestines, helping your digestive system to operate as efficiently as possible.

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