What is a Colonic?
by Kelly McCoy (continued)
The habit of not responding to the need to evacuate also leads to constipation. Patterns set at an early age are tough to break and they may cause changes to the strength of the colon musculature. Old waste weighs heavy on the walls and over time may change the shape of the colon. A good motto to live by is “When Nature calls, one must answer.”
Emotional stress is perhaps one of man’s greatest challenges and its effect on the physical level can be daunting. The abdomen is a vulnerable area and we unconsciously hold internal tension to protect ourselves from life’s trying moments. With a history of chronic muscle contraction the intestines narrow in diameter and decrease the passage for waste to be released. The result is a ballooning of the colon behind the constricted area causing impaction of feces.
Too little water consumed on a daily basis inhibits flow. If we are dehydrated the digestive and metabolic waste gets slowed down and elimination is compromised resulting in constipation. The suggested formula for sufficient water intake is half of your weight in ounces, and more if you are partaking in regular heavy exercise.
Not enough exercise also slows down the movement of the digestive system causing stagnation to occur. The simple action of walking supports the colon's internal wave-like movement called peristalsis. If our external muscles are strong and toned they keep our organs healthy and functioning optimally.
Lack of digestive enzymes in the stomach may also contribute to incomplete elimination. As we age, our levels of enzymes decrease and that leaves food partially undigested. If food is not broken down completely, the nutrients are not absorbed and it becomes a larger cluster to pass through the digestive tract. When food reaches the colon and is still whole it has a greater chance to get stuck in the crevices and attract bad bacteria to feed. This in turn produces toxic gas and also blocks the passage for fecal matter.
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