ABOUT THE COLON: The colon or large intestine is the last 5 feet of the digestive system. It carries out a number of vital functions including absorbing water, electrolytes and some vitamins. Most of the digestion and absorption of food is complete by the time it reaches the colon so the major function of the colon is the formation and elimination of faeces. The time from ingestion to elimination should be about 12 to 24 hours but with irregular or infrequent bowel movements toxins, decay and fermentation can remain in the colon. A person with a healthy colon will have 2-3 bowel movements per day, shortly after each meal taken. Colon cleansing An under active colon is the norm for people in the Western world today. Instead of functioning as nature intended, with bowels emptying after every meal - our systems have become like stagnant cesspools, allowing over time for chronic ill health, below-par functioning and specific conditions such as IBS, Diverticultiis or Colitis to develop. When the colon is irritated by diet, stress, drugs, chemicals, and other substances, it tries to protect itself by producing more mucus. This additional mucus can bind with the sludge from refined foods, such as white flour, and build up on the wall of the bowel, narrowing the lumen. This layer of gluey, hardened faeces can weigh several pounds and is a good place for harmful organisms to breed. Do not think because you have regular bowel movements, or even diarrhoea, that you have escaped this problem. The stool can pass daily through a dirty colon and leave the accumulated residue on the walls behind. Colon cleansing is the first step on the true road to recovery. When you have cleansed your colon and restored the balance of the good and bad bacteria, when you have adequate production of enzymes and your dietary intake and internal production of vitamins is correct, your food intolerance, chronic health condition or general sluggishness should improve or even disappear. Cleansing the colon also has huge effects on the appearance - skin regains vibrancy, blemishes can disappear - and water retention or cellulite can finally start to be broken down. Most often, one of the first comments made about a post Detox client is how bright their eyes are! The whites of the eyes regain a youthful clearness, in my experience, this radiates not only the new found physical health but also the mental health and clarity often talked about as a magnificent side effect of colon cleansing. Available Above Teddy George hair salon. Solutions, 684 Goffs Lane, Goffs Oak, Herts EN7 5ET. To book an appointment call Janet on 07737 415218. CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS TAKEN.