At first when I saw this phrase used in advertising and some other informational material about colon health, I thought it was all just a marketing tactic meant to scare people into doing something about their colon health, and prompting them to buy all types of crazy systems like colon cleansing systems, irrigation systems, fasting products and more.

A big part of the problem with the surge of poor colon health and related digestive disorders here in the US is a general deterioration of food quality and diet regimen. Much of our food today is processed, and is far from it's natural form, which is the most easily digested and utilized by the body.

Let's take a look at some of the colon related disorders that we commonly hear about now that are most likely related to the diet of today's world :

2.) Crohn's Disease

4.) Colon cancer

Why do I say that? Well, we all know that being constipated or having diarrhea, both opposite ends of the spectrum, are both extremely uncomfortable conditions, and often an embarrassing nuisance.

No buddha bellies, and no bloating and painful gas, in other words. It also means that your colon is much less likely to be in a constant state of irritation, which leads to colon polyps and ultimately can lead to colon cancer.

I'd say a good colon cleansing system is in order for most people who do not stick to a high fiber, low fat, and processed food-restricted diet, to ensure that these traces of residual buildup are eliminated on a regular basis.

Remember, in some ways the phrase "Death begins in the colon" is true, but you have the power to make this phrase inconsequential to your own life.