What the recent studies are showing is pretty scary. Our country has the highest number of colon-rectal cancer cases being reported in the entire world. In fact the disease today is killing more Americans than it ever did before. To some it is too embarrassing a subject to talk about. But it must be realized that cancer and deaths resulting from that are much more serious things and should be dealt brushing aside all sorts of inhibitions.

Over the years, most renowned practitioners of alternative medicine have claimed that an unclean colon is the most dominant cause of all kinds of diseases. Without regular and proper bowl movements, the waste material that is supposed to be driven out of the body remains inside and is slowly absorbed by other parts of the body including the organs. This in no way can be something good for the body. In fact the toxic waste can severely affect our health.

However, this theory was not accepted by conventional medical practitioners and most of them still don't buy the theory. However, there are a few who are now willing to accept parts of the theory. If we look at the figures published by the most trusted medical journals in the US, we can see that diseases related to colon and bowel are on a continuous rise. Colon-rectal is the most common kind of cancer in both men and women. Colon degeneration is also on the rise all over in US. In 1950, only 10% of Americans above the age of 45 had diverticulosis more commonly known as herniated bowel pockets. The Merck Manual now says that every American is now expected to develop the disease if they live long enough. Now that is something which is really scary.

But, most of these diseases can be avoided if we keep our colon clean. One would ask how would he go about to achieve a clean colon. First he will have to change his dietary habits. The intake of processed foods has to be kept to a minimum. Simultaneously the intake of high fiber content foods has to be increased. Fiber provides roughage which is crucial for regular bowel movements. With regular bowel movements you can ensure a clean colon. And a clean colon will mean that you can enjoy a healthy life. One can even consider taking herbs like Emodin which also help in clearing the bowel.