10 Tips To Maintain A Healthy Colon
September 15, 2009 by Dorthy Weatherbush
Filed under Diet
Whether colon issues run in your family or it is something that you are simply concerned about, you’ll find that there are plenty of reasons to look into healthy habits for your colon. Take a look at a few of the tips below that will keep you feeling great and in good shape.
1. Consume a diet rich in fiber. You can’t hear this often enough but a diet rich in fiber is key to naturally assisting the digestion process. So make sure you incorporate everyday fiber rich foods which include fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, peas and lentils.
2. Boost your vitamin D intake. Eating foods rich in Vitamin D like milk, fortified eggs, salmon and mackerel will assist your body’s absorption of calcium and help prevent colon cancer.
3. Drink plenty of water. You should drink at minimum six to ten glasses of water a day, more if you exercise or sweat a lot (as in summer time). Most people do not drink enough water but its generally just a conscious adjustment and with proper hydration the whole body works more efficiently.
4. Make sure you a sufficient source of calcium in your diet. Calcium can be found in dairy products, dark green vegetables, salmon, tofu as well as calcium enriched or fortified foods. Calcium is not only good for our bones but in assisting the digestion process and in the prevention of colorectal cancer.
5.Get enough folic acid. Folic acid is an essential B vitamin and it is another substance that can bring down your risk for colorectal cancer. You can find it in peas, collard greens, strawberries, papaya, oranges, chickpeas and broccoli.
6.Eat lean meat When you want to make sure that you are eating right when it comes to taking care of your colon, make sure that you eat lean meats, like poultry and fish. Eggs can also help you satisfy a protein craving; just remember to curb your urge for red or fatty meat.
7. Schedule and keep regular doctor visits. That way you have benchmarks and will be better equipped to notice and have treated symptoms like mysterious weight loss, or a bloody stool. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure especially when it comes to your health. And if you are over 50 colon cancer screening crucial. Doctor ordered colonoscopy is the best way to have a true measure of your colon.
8. Get a exercise plan that appeals to you and stick with it. When you exercise your are helping your internal as well as external you stay healthier and able to fight off all sorts of illness and diseases. Without routine exercise its almost impossible to stay in tip top shape.
9. Consider having regular colon cleansing treatments. Recommended by many doctors, there are many options available ranging from herbal cleanses to special supplements and teas.
10. Again be aware of your body. You are the best judge if paying attention if something is not right regarding your body. Knowledge is key and knowing how to prevent and what to look for will help prevent or help avoid many issues when it comes to your colon health and your health in general.
Dorthy Weatherbush is a private trainer who has helped lots of people lose weight. One thing that she definitely recommends to all of her clients is a regular colon cleanse like EverCleanse and Dual Action Cleanse. They are both good products and work virtually the same.








Well I sweat a lot and I think drinking a lot of water is a perfect solution for that. I usually take a lot of vitamin D as my whole work gets me going from place to place which gives me proper sun exposure.
Above all the steps I think the fiber diet is a great way to maintain healthy colon. Thanks for such wonderful suggestions.
Most people fail to realize the importance of maintaining a healthy colon. While this organ doesn’t usually receive much attention, a colon that is not healthy can lead to a number of physical problems, ranging from skin problems to chronic fatigue and headaches or even cancer. Therefore, in order to maintain optimum colon health, it is beneficial to cleanse the colon on a regular basis.
Great article!!!
Thanks for such wonderful suggestions.
Some people don’t realize how important is to maintaining a healthy colon. Definitely people should give more attention to the colon and a healthy eating habit is the best way to keep your colon healthy.
ALL the steps above that you mentioned’ is VERY IMPORTANT; in my opinion, the fiber diet is one the most important to maintain healthy colon and, regular trips to your doctor could help you live longer