The digestive system
The digestive system is as important to your body as the engine is to your automobile. If you do not take good care of your digestive system, it will get damaged and break down. When the system breaks down, it becomes weak and vulnerable, which can lead to many diseases, some deadly.

The digestive system is like a long flexible pipe (approximately 28 feet) that starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum. The organs that make up the system are the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon) and rectum.

It is your job to chew your food thoroughly and then it is the digestive system's job to mix, mash and break down food into helpful nutrients. These nutrients should then be absorbed mainly in the upper part of the small intestine and are distributed throughout the body. The remains are then pushed through the colon and disposed out the rectum. This is called a bowel movement. Bowel movements should occur 2 - 3 times daily which is called regularity. Bowel movements should occur after every meal if you are regular. Bile is actually waste that came from consumed food twelve to 24 hours earlier. If you are not regular, this could be the symptom of an improperly functioning colon.


The colon is known for serving the liver as well as all of the body's organs. Therefore, it is very important to make sure that it is clean and functioning properly or other organs can be affected.