The colon is a tubular structure that runs from the stomach to the anus. It
is made up of the following 5 segments:
The cecum, which connects to the small intestine at the cecal
valve.
The ascending colon, which runs vertically on the right side
of the abdomen.
The transverse colon, which extends across the abdomen.
The descending colon, which leads vertically down the left
side of the abdomen.
The S-shaped sigmoid colon, which extends to the rectum.
The approximately 6-foot long colon and the 8-10 inches long rectum form the
large intestine, a major part of the digestive system. The main function of the
colon is to remove water from digested food; the main function of the rectum is
to store the remaining waste until it is passed out of the body through the
anus in what should be normal and regular bowel movements.
Waste Build-Up
However, when the bowel is impacted, problems such as constipation and ulcerative
colitis can arise. The accumulated toxins sitting the bowel can cause allergy
symptoms, bad breath, bloating, frequent infections, and bloating, headaches,
dull eyes, aching muscles, joint pains, depression, spots and can set in motion
more dangerous and potentially fatal health situations, like colon cancer. The
lymph system carries the poisons through the blood to all parts of the body.
It becomes impacted when the colon is irritated by diet, chemicals, or other
substances; it responds by creating an excess of mucus that combines with the sludge
in the refined foods, like white flour. This layer of sticky feces builds up on
the wall of the bowel and hardens. The average adult has between 5 and 40
pounds of compacted waste in their bowel.