Dr. Bragg is the best possible example of his own teachings. When the doctors performed an autopsy, they discovered that his body was almost equivalent to that of an 18-year old. He was exceedingly healthy and strong as a bull right up to his tragic death. If we don't take the appropriate steps to rid our colons of this build-up and the parasites that set up home there, then we are actually allowing our bodies to get more and more toxic with each passing day. When the body is trying to absorb nutrients through the colon, which is backed up, it is actually absorbing poisonous fecal matter.
Toxins also block enzymes and nothing functions properly without enzymes.
Medical facts reinforce Dr. Carpenter's views, since today in North America, the third most common reason for hospitalization among 15-44 year olds are digestive disorders. Colon build-up is very unhealthy because, unless eliminated properly, the food in our bodies tends to putrefy and poison our systems. Engrave these three words permanently in your memory. Most naturopathic doctors think that if you naturally have a bowel movement two to three times per day it is considered normal. Traditional Chinese medicine believes the same thing.