How do toxins accumulate within the colon and potentially cause other systemic health concerns?
A primary factor in the accumulation of toxins along the colon surface is pH balance and a general acidity formed by a poor diet. The consumption of the Standard American Diet (“SAD” Diet), rich in acidic food, such as sugar, red meat, white flour, caffeine and alcohol becomes a chronic stress and irritant to the colon surface. When the bowel becomes unnaturally acidic, it attempts to protect itself by secreting a glyco-protein substance that coats and lines the entire intestinal wall. This forms what is referred to as mucoid plaque. The formation of mucoid plaque affects the colons ability to absorb vitamins and nutrients, which in some cases is associated with micro-nutrient deficiencies. As the bowel becomes more toxic, it begins to become less efficient and allows toxins to begin to contaminate the blood. This decreased efficiency is referred to as “leaky-gut syndrome” by many alternative practitioners. As the toxins enter the blood they rapidly spread to the vital organs (heart, l