THE COLON

The Colon or large intestine is the end portion of the digestive tract. It is 5 feet long and 2 ½ inches wide. The main  functions of the colon are:

•    To complete the digestive process
•    Absorb water, vitamins and short chain fatty acids
•    Eliminate byproducts of digestion and toxins
•    Protect the body from infection and disease

Without regular bowel movements the bowel can become mis-shapen. The picture below illustrates the colon in different diseases. During a colonic hydrotherapy treatment, the muscles of the colon are toned and exercised, which consequently  improves the shape.