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"As I already outlined in Chapter 3, there are literally trillions of individual bacteria residing in the digestive tract, with the majority of the population living in the large intestine. The two most prevalent probiotics are lactobacillus, which make up the majority of the probiotics living in your small intestine, and bifidobacterium, the most prevalent probiotics living in your large intestine. Good bacteria are critical in your body's ability to deflect incoming toxins and wrangle them to death or to proper elimination." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Once through the small intestine (which is approximately twenty-three feet in length), the food finally enters the large intestine. This organ is basically responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes. Much of this process is the body reabsorbing what it has provided in the way of gastric juices. The large intestine is also home to a number (possibly hundreds) of different kinds of bacteria that live off of some of the foods (primarily fibrous foods) that have made it this far without being digested." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"The doctors removed her ovaries, some of her lymph nodes, and portions of her small and large intestine, but the ovarian malignancy was extremely advanced. Her doctor advised against chemotherapy and radiation. "I hate to say this, but her ovarian cancer was so far advanced he probably thought Grandma, who was 77, was going to die soon," said Jordan Rubin. It was at this point that Rubin put together what is now called RM-10, in an attempt to help heal his grandmother." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"This was followed by several warnings in bold print, including the following admonition: Serious gastrointestinal toxicity such as bleeding, ulceration or perforation of the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine, can occur ... in patients treated with NSAIDs, including Celebrex. I read the letter several times, trying to understand exactly what the important message was that the FDA had instructed Pharmacia to get out to all health care providers. It seemed to be saying that Celebrex had just about the same risk of serious GI complications as other antiinflammatory drugs." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

"These guys live in the small and large intestine and happily make vitamins for us, while keeping the overgrowth of the bad bugs in check. They boost the immune system and increase resistance to infection. Lactobacillus in particular is Natural Prescription for Yeast Infections Probiotics: 10-30 billion bacteria, in capsule or powder form. Take with food. Diet: Eliminate sugar, alcohol, bread, moldy foods like cheeses, melons, and pistachios. Caprylic acid: 500-2,000 mg, three times a day, with meals. Oil of oregano: 250-500 mg, three times a day. Or drink oregano tea three times a day." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a high producer of Lactase that digests sugars in dairy products, destroys pathogens in large intestine when introduced, and may help alleviate painful arthritis. Lactobacillus plantarum aids in the balance of beneficial bacteria in the large intestine and produces lactic acid that is vital to balancing the pH in the colon. It inhibits the translocation of bacteria from the gut to other organs, such as lymph nodes and liver. Intestinal toxicity leads to a low immune system. Accumulation of toxins in the colon diverticula causes Diverticulitis and other problems. L." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"Physical examination reveals one or more of the following: tenderness of the pelvic area and/or cul-de-sac (a deep pouch anterior to the rectum, separating the uterus from the large intestine); enlarged or tender ovaries; a uterus that tips backward and lacks mobility; fixed pelvic structures; and adhesions. Endometrial tissue can be found on surgical scar tissue, in the vagina, and on the cervix. Physical examination during the first or second day of menses highlights tender areas in the septum between the rectum and vagina, most likely correlated with deeply infiltrating endometriosis." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "The Role of the Liver and the Gut in Hormone Metabolism The liver has the enormous task of breaking down estrogen and secreting metabolites through the bile into the large intestine. Whether hormones are produced naturally within the body, are provided through medication, or enter the body as substances from the environment that mimic estrogen, optimal functioning of the liver is imperative in maintaining a healthy balance.51 Inappropriate breakdown of estrogen can result in local liver damage, continual recycling of estrogens, and alterations in immune function." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Some "unfriendly" bacteria in the large intestine, however, secrete an enzyme called beta-glucaronidase that breaks down these bonds, releasing a strong estrogen that is then recycled back through the body. In order to produce this enzyme, these bacteria feed on fat taken in by the body. However, the balance can be restored by greater numbers of the "friendly" bacteria that feed on fiber and crowd out the "unfriendly" bacteria." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Foods high in fiber are associated with optimal transit time in the intestines and an optimal balance of friendly microorganisms within the large intestine.56 These microorganisms, better known as gut flora, crowd out the other types of flora that play a role in metabolizing estrogen. Studies suggest that an intake of less protein and high fiber or a vegetarian diet lead to a decrease of biologically active estrogens in blood plasma." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Lutein, an antioxidant found in avocados, oranges, and most leafy green vegetables, appears to protect against colon cancer, especially tumors in the large intestine and in people who developed tumors when they were young, according to a recent University of Utah School of Medicine study. Even after the researchers adjusted for dietary fiber (which otherwise might contribute to the results of the study), more lutein was associated with less colon cancer." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Bacteria to make vitamin K in the large intestine may not yet be ready. The vitamin K conservation cycle may not be developed. Because of these reasons, newborn infants are routinely given an injection of 1000 meg of vitamin K( (phylloquinone). Some infants receive one to three oral doses of vitamin K instead, which is almost as effective as the single injection. A single injection results in extremely high levels of vitamin K in the blood. An infant's blood level of vitamin K may go up to 9000 times the normal adult level, tapering off to 100 times the normal adult level after four days." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Thus it may be excreted in the large intestine partially undigested. This causes gas and fermentation. As we age, we do not make as many enzymes and hydrochloric acid, which are necessary for digestion of protein, carbohydrates and fats. DIETARY MEASURES FOR EXCESSIVE FLATULENCE If you have a specific disorder that is causing your flatulence, see the appropriate chapter on its treatment. For excessive flatulence there are a number of dietary measures that may prove useful. Drink a few tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar in water before meals." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Deficiency of vitamin K is rare in adults because: (a) Bacteria make vitamin K in the large intestine. (b) Vitamin K is common in food. (c) Vitamin K is reused in a conservation cycle. (d) All of the above. 7. Newborn infants may need: (a) Extra green vegetables and oils. (b) An injection of vitamin K or oral vitamin K. (c) No extra vitamin K. (d) An injection of vitamin D. 8. The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)) of vitamin K for an adult woman is: (a) 90 micrograms. (b) 90 milligrams. (c) 120 micrograms. (d) 120 milligrams. 9. Vitamin K is abundant in: (a) Red meat." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Polyps, Intestinal Intestinal polyps are an overgrowth of tissue of the mucous membranes in the small or large intestine. A polyp results from an abnormal overgrowth of cells that line the intestines. They are single or multiple and come in a variety of shapes. In most cases, polyps are benign without symptoms and have limited growth. The tendency to form polyps occurs as people age. It is thought that up to 30% of all people have polyps. Occasionally they can grow quite large and become cancerous." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "A barium enema allows for your doctor to view your large intestine with an X-ray. Barium is a dye that coats the lining of the bowel. This helps contrast the edges of the intestine for viewing with the X ray. 5. Genetic testing may be recommended to rule out any ominous disorders that may lead to cancer or other tumour growth. 7. A simple digital rectal exam may be performed. Your doctor will check the first few inches of the rectum with a gloved finger. They will check for lumps or tumours. It is safe and painless but it also may miss small polyps and the rest of the bowel." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Large Intestine (Colon) It takes twelve to fourteen hours for contents to make the circuit of the large intestine. Any material leaving the ileum and entering the cecum (where the small and large intestine join) is quite watery. Backflow is prevented at this junction by a muscular valve. Very little is absorbed from the large intestine except water. The colon is primarily a storage and dehydrating organ. Substances entering in a liquid state become semisolid as water is absorbed. It takes twelve to fourteen hours for contents to make the circuit of the intestine." - Earl Mindell, Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"Smelly farts—and stools, for that matter—can also signal an overabundance of bacteria in the large intestine. (See The Scoop on Poop, below.) And speaking of stools, when the rectum is filled with them, the smell of the feces seeps out with the fart. Frequent farting can also be a sign that you're lactose-intolerant (see Excessive Burping, above) or have food allergies. Or it can be an indication of some serious GI conditions such as gallstones, IBS, or IBD. (See A Gurgling Stomach, above.) Excess flatulence may sometimes signal cancer of the esophagus, colon, or rectum." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"DIGESTIVE HEALTH: Asparagus contains inulin, a carbohydrate that is not digested but promotes friendly bacteria in our large intestine. It also contains fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon. Asparagine, a phytochemical in asparagus, gives it a diuretic effect. DIABETES: A 2006 study reported in the British Journal of Medicine pointed to promising news for diabetes care. Research showed that an extract of asparagus significantly increased the action of insulin by producing an eighty-one percent increase in glucose uptake in fat cells." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"It also increases the amount of water secreted into the lumen of the large intestine and helps to temporarily prevent fluid from being absorbed from the large intestine, thus contributing to softer stools. It also contains emodin, which has antibacterial properties. It is used to treat flatulence, constipation, fever, gout, jaundice, and worms. Topically, senna can be prepared as a poultice made with vinegar to get rid of pimples. Edible Uses Senna is generally considered too bitter to eat. However, it can be mixed with dried fruits and consumed as a laxative candy." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Speed up the transit time of feces through the large intestine. • Promote the growth of beneficial bacteria colonies in the intestinal tract. Once you look at the requirements of a good intestinal program, it's easy to see that no one formula or magic pill can accomplish it all." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"The remaining undigested particles are eventually passed from the small intestine into the large intestine. This leads to overgrowth of bad bugs in the large intestine as well, and these microbes have a field day feeding on the stream of undigested particles that continually enter into the large intestine. The microbes eat it to sustain their own metabolism and then excrete toxic substances. These toxins make you feel bad and force the body to use large amounts of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in a constant attempt to detoxify itself." - Pat Sullivan, Wellness Piece by Piece: How a Successful Entrepreneur Discovered the Pieces to His Chronic Health Puzzle (Get the book.)

"Our digestive systems must have their requirements met at every station along the way: mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. It is the same as a production line for assembling cars, if the workers or correct materials are not available at each station along the way, the car is not built properly. UNDERSTANDING ELIMINATION Elimination is the removal of waste products from the body." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"No less than 1 billion CFU guaranteed potency LparacasseiF-]9 No less than 1 billion CFU guaranteed potency DIVERTICULOSIS/DIVERTICULITIS Diverticulosis is a condition in which small sacs or pouches (called diverticula) branch out from the large intestine. This occurs when the inner mucosal lining of the intestine protrudes through weak spots in the colon wall. Diverticulosis typically develops with age, and is common after age forty. Contributing factors include stress, obesity, poor diet and eating habits, family history, gallbladder disease, and coronary artery disease." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Microbial ecology of the human large intestine. Ann. Rev. Microbiol. 31, 107-133. 6. Mackie, R. I., Sghir, A., and Gaskins, H. R. (1999). Developmental microbial ecology of the neonatal gastrointestinal tract. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 69, 1035-1045. 7. Holzapfel, W. H., Haberer, P., Snel, J., Schillinger, U, and Huis in't Veld, J. H. J. (1998). Overview of gut flora and probiotics. Int. J. Food Microbiol. 41, 85-101. 8. Gedek, B. (1993). Darmflora—Physiologie und Okologie. Chemother. J. Suppl. 1, 2-6. 9. Tannock, G. W. (2002). Molecular methods for exploring the intestinal ecosystem. Br. J. Nutr." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to any type of inflammatory disorder involving the small and/or large intestine including those caused by infectious and immunologic or toxic agents. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two most common forms of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease and will be the only conditions discussed here. Although Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis share many clinical, genetic, and pathologic features, they also exhibit distinguishing characteristics. A." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "Gas metabolism in the large intestine. In "Human Colonic Bacteria: Role in Nutrition, Physiology, and Disease" (G. R. Gibson, and G. T. Macfarlane, Eds.), pp. 131-154. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. 50. Bjorneklett, A., and Jenssen, E. (1982). Relationships between hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4) production in man. Scand. J. Gastroenterol. 17, 985-992. 51. Gudmand H0yer, E. (1994). The clinical significance of disaccharide maldigestion. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 59, 735S-741S. 52. Hertzler, S. R., Huynh, B., and Savaiano, D. A. (1996). How much lactose is "low lactose"? J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 96, 243-246." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Once the large intestine has extracted these liquids and vitamins, the waste is eliminated. FOOD ENZYMES AND DIET The cells in plants are similar to those in both humans and animals: they need enzymes to survive. When we pick an apple off a tree, we have removed it from the branch, disconnecting it from its source of life. If the apple goes straight from the tree to our mouth, the naturally occurring enzymes in the apple will aid our digestive system." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) "High Protease Formula two times daily, morning and night Purpose: To help support immune function and assist in removing viruses, fungal forms, toxins, bacteria, and heavy metals Each capsule should contain approximately: Protease blend 150,000 HUT Serratiopeptidase 25,000 units Mucolase 8 mg Nattokinase blend 400 FU Catalase 50 baker units IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS; often called irritable colon or spastic colon) is a disturbance of involuntary muscle movement in the large intestine." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

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