Sluggish function of the lower intestine leads to irregularity, constipation, spastic colon, colitis, hemorrhoids, diverticilitis and diverticulosis. For optimum health, the lower digestive tract must be kept clean of toxic buildup and must be functioning smoothly and efficiently.
Undigested material passes from the small intestine as liquid and fiber.
In the large intestine, muscular segments called haustrae shuttle this material back and forth, mixing it thoroughly. Cells in the smooth walls absorb vitamins, minerals, and water. Condensed waste, called feces, leaves the body through the rectum. The sluggish digestive tract is almost always the first health problem most people need to correct. Not only does the decaying food produce toxic substances and provide a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, but it also blocks the intestine from absorbing good nutrients.