Did you know that colon cancer is very common in the US? According to the National Cancer Institute, it is the third most common diagnosed cancer in the United States today. For the year 2008, there are 108,070 new cases of colon cancer and about 49, 960 deaths resulting from colon and rectal cancer combined.

Catching cancer in its early stage is important as it spells how successful treatments will be. Colon cancer is highly treatable when localized in the bowels - that means catching the cancer cells at stage 1. The major cause of death is recurrence of the cancer following surgery.

My family has a long history of colon cancer. My great grandfather suffered from it, as was my grandfather. Now, one of my aunts has it and she just had an operation to have it removed. Some complication arose during operation and we almost lost her because of it.

What are the causes of colon cancer? 

There's actually a couple of ways a person can get cancer, the most common of which is through the genes. If your family has a history, then you have greater chances of getting it. Genetic alterations can also cause it. Here are the other risk factors cited by the National Cancer Institute:

1. Colorectal polyps or growths on the inner wall of the colon or rectum which are originally benign but can become cancer over time.
2. Personal history of cancer - you already had some type of cancer before, there's a big chance you can develop colon cancer.
3. Ulcerative colitis or the chronic inflammation of the colon
4. Diet which are high in fat and low in calcium, folate, and fiber
5. Cigarette smoking

Of all these reasons, how many can you control?

Unhealthy living can cause cancer, but you can do something about it

Did you read that heading? Yes, its true, you can do something to prevent cancer. If you've been eating unhealthy for 40 years or more, don't despair, there's still hope for you. Ever heard of the term detox? One of the most common way of detoxification is colon cleansing.

It is believed that 50% of the immune system is located in and around the digestive system, especially the large intestine, where nutrients from food is absorbed and relayed to other parts of the body. When your diet doesn't contain fiber, the body will have difficulty expelling the toxins inside. Through time, the toxins build up and could cause blockage in the colon. When this happens, you will definitely feel that there's something wrong. Aside from the fact that you will have trouble moving your bowels, you will also notice your lack of energy and chronic fatigue, weight gain and at times depression. Your body weakens and this is the time when you can get frequent infections, and for unlucky people, colon cancer.

By taking colon cleansing products, you can help your body expel the toxins that have accumulated through the years. Personally, I take DrFloras Cleansing System for my colon cleansing needs, but there are a couple others. Here's a short review of these products:

Popular Colon Cleansing Products

Most colon cleansing programs are comprised of three products - the main cleansing product, another which expels toxins and other heavy metals which might've been ingested through fruits and vegetables and a replenishing formula which restores the good bacteria and promotes good digestion. Some of the most popular cleansing products today are: DrFloras Colon Cleanse, EverCleanse, Colonix, Bowtrol, Oxy powder and Dual Ation.

 

• DrFloras Ultimate Kit consists of four main products: the DrFloras Colon Cleanse, DrFlorasCleanse Support , DrFloras Probiotics, and DrFlorasParasite Defense. The DrFloras Bowel Regulator is recommended for people who are experiencing constipation. It is formulated to soften and regulate bowel movements in preparation for colon cleansing. It's main ingredient, Psyllimax is a proprietary blend of psyllium fibers broken down into smaller pieces. All DrFloras Colon Cleanse products come with 365 days money back warranty. To find out more about this product, you can visit the DrFloras Colon Cleanse Site
• EverCleanse is famous for its aggressive marketing campaign. Like the DrFloras Colon Cleanse, its program is composed of three processes and three different products: EverCleanse Cleansing Formula, EverCleanse Replenishing Formula and EverCleanse Colon Support Formula. Unfortunately, many complaints about the product can be read online. Aside from this, the company has also failed to disclose the full ingredients for their product. Also, no guarantee can be found on their site as of writing. 
• Colonix is another popular colon cleanser in the market today. Produced by Dr Natura,the company also has three core cleansing programs: Colonix Internal Cleansing Program, Toxinout Detoxification Program and Kidetox. Colonix is a 90-day program with the first stage lasting 5 days. The program is not recommended for long term use but the Colonix fiber can be used on a daily basis.

My Personal Choice...
...is DrFloras. It is best that you visit the DrFloras Website to find out why. Or you can view the video testimonial below.