Colon Health Newsletter

ATLANTA -Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers. The estimate was made in an annual report that shows that, overall, the U.S. cancer death rate is continuing to decline, as it has since the 1990s.

The report released Monday focuses largely on cancers of the colon and rectum, which together are the third leading cancer killer in the United States. An estimated 50,000 people will die from it this year.

Under normal circumstances, our intestine produces mucus in varying amount to maintain proper fecal ellimination and moisture within the colon wall and lining. Keeping it lubricated so as to smoothen the passing of stool or fecal matters.

What is a mucus?

How do I know I have parasites in my colon and digestive tract? Are there symptoms I need to look for?

Most people do not know they have parasites, and even if they know they have parasites, they may become secretive about it as to avoid discussing it or talk about it with others.

If you are looking for a great recipe for green tomatoes at the end of the garden season, may I suggest trying green tomato relish? Healthy and colon friendly tomato relish is a great way to have. It only requires a few ingredients, is easy to make, and is delicious served with roasted pork or on hot dogs. Yields about 7 pints.

"Food, glorious food!" I love that song from one of the sequel of ICE AGE animation movie.

As the holidays fastly upon us, the cravings for good food hightens and sometimes or most of the times if we are not careful, and our insatiable quest to stuff ourselves with everything within our reach is just too great a temptation to resist. Indigestion, upset stomach, colonary pain, are just a few of the things you wouldn't want to suffer during the holidays.