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COLON ACTIVATOR
THE NUMBERS
• Close
to 100 million Americans are affected by digestive disorders
• Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints
in the U.S., accounting for more than 2.5 million physician visits
per year
• Americans spend more than $725 million a year on over-the-counter
laxatives
• The average American eats 10-15 grams of fiber daily, far short
of the recommended 20-35 grams
• Colon-rectal cancer is the number one cancer among men and women
together
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DIGESTIVE DISORDERS: NOT YOUR AVERAGE UPSET STOMACH
Digestive disorders are one of the most frustrating, irritating,
expensive, and debilitating health complaints in America today.
Watch an hour of TV any evening, and it seems the ads jump back
and forth between fast food offerings and remedies -- both over-the-counter
and prescription -- for various digestive problems.
Common digestive disorders range from stomach upset, gas and bloating,
heartburn, and diarrhea, to acid reflux disease, diverticular disease,
hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's
disease, and constipation.
WHEN THINGS COME TO A STANDSTILL
Traditionally
defined as the passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements,
usually three times a week or less, constipation
is a problem we will all have to deal with. Actually, today, many
progressive practitioners thinks it’s better to have one
bowel movement today for each full meal you consumed yesterday.
Constipation’s causes are many: not eating enough fiber or
drinking enough water, lack of enzymes in the food we eat, not
getting enough exercise, emotional and psychological problems,
even ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement. It can also be
caused by a reaction to prescription medications and antacids,
or an overuse or abuse of laxatives. Constipation is often precipitated
by life changes -- pregnancy, aging, and even travel.
At best, constipation creates discomfort -- bloating, abdominal
pain, a feeling of not having completely cleared the intestines.
But constipation can also lead to more serious situations. If you've
ever had to deal with a clogged drain, you know exactly what types
of problems occur when things are not running smoothly. So it is
also with constipation -- impactions can occur. The straining that
follows can cause problems like hemorrhoids and prolapsed rectum
and uterus. This strain also can cause diverticuli (herniations
or bulges in the intestinal wall) that lead to diverticulosis or,
even worse, diverticulitis. Things ultimately get backed up in
the rest of the body, particularly the liver. Plus, constipation
can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as irritable bowel
syndrome, colon-rectal cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, multiple
sclerosis, or depression.
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SO, EXACTLY HOW DOES THAT COLON WORK?
The large intestine, or colon, is the last section of the gastrointestinal
tract. As digested food moves through the colon, it absorbs water
as it forms waste products (the stool). Muscle contractions, or
peristalsis, push the stool toward the rectum. Think of these peristalsis
contractions as waves washing a boat onto the shore. By the time
the stool reaches the rectum, it's solid, since most of the water
has already been absorbed.
Hard, dry stools occur when the colon absorbs too much water,
or if the muscle contractions are sluggish, causing the stool to
move too slowly through the colon.
ELIMINATING THE PROBLEM
Dietary and lifestyle changes are certainly helpful in eliminating
occasional constipation. However, studies have shown that fiber
alone is not enough to help many of those dealing with chronic
constipation. And for everyone who suffers from constipation (and
we all will at some point in our lives), however brief or long-term
our experience with this condition is, it has adverse effects on
our bodies.
The stool is made up mostly of the body's trash -- leftovers that
cannot be digested or utilized by the body, and by-products of
metabolism. That waste contains toxins -- even carcinogens -- that
are both a product of daily digestive processes and part and parcel
of the air, water, and overprocessed food we daily take into our
bodies. Constipation means the retained stool (10-20 pounds is
not unusual) sits in contact with the colon walls for longer periods
of time. This means that the toxic components of the stool are
also in contact with mucous membranes for longer periods of time,
giving more opportunity for them to be reabsorbed by the body.
This longer exposure to toxic waste left sitting in the colon also
means more likelihood of cancer development. It's not a good situation.
The only solution is to try to get things moving -- and keep them
moving -- again. The ingredients in Colon Activator can help make
that happen. Plus, they can help soothe and cleanse the mucous
membranes of the digestive tract.
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Cape Aloe
A native of Africa, Cape Aloe embodies all the soothing and healthful
properties of its aloe cousins. Health practitioners around the
world have been using aloes for years to help speed the healing
of wounds, burns, and abrasions, and to stimulate the digestive
system. Its use as a purgative (something that stimulates bowel
movements) is well documented. The gel of the Cape Aloe contains
particularly high amounts of calcium and over 34 amino acids. And
the dried latex taken from the sheaf cells in the leaves is used
as a laxative. In fact, it's listed as an official drug in the
U.S. Pharmacopia.
Cape Aloe's work as a laxative can most likely be traced to its
high concentration of anthraquinone glycosides, which are converted
into aglycones by intestinal bacteria. They interact with the cells
in the colon walls, increasing the transportation of water and
salts from the cells into the intestinal tract.
Senna
A beneficial plant with an Arabian name, Senna has been cultivated
in Egypt, Arabia, and environs since ancient times. A member of
the pea family, senna's purgative elements are close to aloe and
rhubarb in that the active ingredients are the anthraquinone glycosides.
The active purgative property, discovered in 1866, was named cathartic
acid. Senna appears to especially stimulate peristalsis in the
colon. It also has a mild cathartic or cleansing effect on the
GI tract.
Cascara Sagrada
Its
name means "sacred bark," and
its usefulness for helping ease constipation and upset stomachs
was introduced to
the Spanish and Mexican explorers by Native Americans in the 17th
century. Cascara sagrada is commonly used to help alleviate problems
with chronic constipation. Known for its mildness as a laxative,
it can also help strengthen the colon, liver, gall bladder, and
entire digestive system. It has been shown to help with cleansing
and detoxifying the digestive tract. It also has antiparasitic
properties.
Barberry Rootbark
A brushy shrub found throughout much of Europe, Northern Africa,
and Asia, barberry is a bushy shrub. It has health benefits as
a tonic, purgative, and antiseptic. Health practitioners around
the world have used barberry for thousands of years for everything
from dysentery and stomach problems to skin conditions, inflammation,
high blood pressure, and as an appetite stimulant.
One of its key active ingredients, the alkaloid berberine, is
the focus of much of the research into the health benefits of barberry
as they relate to its antibacterial capacities. Berberine appears
actually to inhibit bacteria from attaching to cell walls in the
body, helping to keep infection at bay. The alkaloids and other
bitter compounds in barberry appear to stimulate digestive function,
particularly by helping to increase the flow of bile into the GI
tract.
Ginger Root
Used
for centuries to stop scurvy, sea-sickness, hair loss, and generally
aid in
digestion, ginger root is considered the "universal
medicine" by India's Ayurvedic herbalists. It appears to increase
the production of digestive fluids and saliva, and thus helps to
relieve indigestion and various stomach and digestive disturbances,
including motion sickness. Ginger is thought to increase the tone
and movement of the intestines.
African Bird Pepper (Cayenne)
The potent cayenne pepper has been used for centuries to help
ease stomach pains, cramping, and gas, as well as to treat circulatory
system problems. African Bird Pepper has a pungent, hot taste,
and works well as a stimulant and anti-inflammatory agent. It stimulates
gastric secretions and metabolic activity.
Fennel
The seeds of the fennel plant are well known to most cooks as
a flavorful addition to many dishes, from meats to soups. This
common herb is often used to promote good digestion. It is known
as a carminative, which means it helps relieve intestinal gas and
cramps. One of fennel's major constituents -- terpenoid anethole
-- inhibits spasms in smooth muscles, such as are found in the
digestive tract. This is likely the source of fennel's carminative
reputation.
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FROM BEGINNING TO END
A properly functioning gastrointestinal system moves food, water,
and nutrients effectively through the body, giving us the sustenance
we need for daily living. At the heart of the digestive system
is motion -- keeping things moving from beginning to end. When
the system stalls, as occurs with constipation, the entire digestive
process is affected. A variety of problems can occur as a result.
Keeping the digestive tract moving is essential to keeping the
body healthy.
CAUTIONS
Colon Activator is not intended for regular use over prolonged
periods of time. Follow instructions carefully.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease,
but rather is a dietary supplement intended solely for nutritional
support.
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Fairbairn JW. The anthraquinone laxatives. Biological assay and
its relation to chemical structure. Pharmacology 1976 14 Suppl
1:48-61.
Longmead L, Rampton DS. Herbal treatment in gastrointestinal and
liver disease -- benefits and dangers. Ailment Pharmacological
Therapies 2001 Sep; 15(9):1239-52.
Duke JA. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: CRC
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