Many people equate the digestive system with the colon. Hence the popularity of “Colon Cleanses.” The fact is that the function of the colon is closely dependent on the stomach, liver, kidneys and pancreas.

For example, if your stomach does not produce enough Hydrochloric Acid (HCL), which is the most common age related cause of impaired digestive function, your food will not be sanitized properly before entering the colon and digestive enzyme production will be lacking. This results in poor colon health.

The solution to this is to not only take nutrients that address the colon, but to take nutrients that address your entire digestive system and tackle the source of the imbalance.

Consider This: 60-80% of the body’s energy is used on digestion. The remaining systems in your body (immune, respiratory, reproductive, cardiovascular, nervous, and muscular) share only 20-40% of your total energy. So guess what happens when one or more of these systems are challenged? Your body “steals” energy from the digestive system.

This is why a digestive problem is often the first clue that there may be a problem in another system.

Indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, gas, food cravings, bloating and other digestive problems can indicate that the culprit is somewhere else entirely.

When the body “steals” energy from the digestive system, it can’t balance the stomach acid or produce enough enzymes for a smooth operation.

Many people are unaware of this connection between the digestive system and the systems of the body.

Supporting the digestive system has two main purposes: First, to imporve digestion, and second to free up energy to be used elsewhere in the body. By supporting your digestive system, you are in fact allowing your body to spend sufficient energy on all the other systems in your body.

The Entire Digestive System

An effective colon cleanse addresses the entire digestive and urinary system, including the stomach, colon, kidneys, liver & gallbladder.

Keep in mind that a healthy digestive system maintains optimum levels of stomach acid, enzymes and microorganisms in the colon.

Stomach

Surprisingly, one of the most common age-related causes of impaired digestive function is the reduction of Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) produced by the stomach.

Correct acidity level (pH from 1 to 3) in your stomach will:

(a) Sanitize food before it enters the colon

(b) Initiate enzyme production
(c) Prepare protein for digestion
(d) Help make Vitamin B12 available
(e) Help your digestive system to stop constipation, gas, bloating, heartburn and other digestive discomforts

Heartburn

One of the most surprising benefits of supporting your body’s ability to maintain optimum pH is that heartburn and indigestion may stop. It is a common belief that too much stomach acid causes heartburn. This, according to leading MDs, is not the case, especially for people over 40 years of age. The patent-medicine industry has not put any money into researching this thoroughly, so it is still a theory.

According to Dr. Jonathan Wright, author of “Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You,” in the majority of cases, too little acid causes heartburn (not too much acid). Ask your doctor to check the pH in your stomach and don’t be satisfied with having him/her check the pH in the esophagus. A good resource is www.pHcapsule.com

Note: Always talk to your health professional before taking higher amounts of supplements than indicated on the bottle. Dr. Wright finds that in rare cases people have too much acid, so talk to your Health Professional to confirm that and consider taking Dr. Clark Balanced Bicarb Antacid*

Colon

The pH of your colon is about 8, which makes it an ideal home for millions of microbes, both “good” and “bad”. Important theories maintain that the colon is protected from the “bad” microorganisms on your food and hands by the high acid level in your stomach. In old medical textbooks the stomach was called “the acid barrier” (this has since been forgotten).

Constipation Theories

There are many theories about why constipation occurs, ranging from psychological stress to interference of microorganisms in the colon and lack of dietary fiber. Each one of those theories have merits. However, Dr. Clark maintains that interference of microorganisms is the primary culprit. Her theory is that neurotoxins from microorganisms interfere with neurotransmitters (acetylcholine and epinephrine), thereby causing fecal matter to stay longer inside the colon. In other words, the microorganisms trick the body into delaying bowel movements. This is good for bacteria but bad for you. This is a theory of Dr. Clark has not been researched and we don’t expect it to be researched. However this phenomena of neurotoxins is well known in nature.

Kidneys

In order to have a great liver cleanse it is a good idea to cleanse the kidneys first. The herbs in the kidney cleanse also benefit the liver. The kidneys eliminate toxins from the body via urine. It is important to have that channel of elimination clear before doing the liver cleanses.

Liver and Gallbladder

A complete colon cleanse cannot be accomplished without the Liver and Gallbladder Cleanse and Flush. Your liver produces bile that your body uses as a detergent to liquify fat. The bile is stored in the gallbladder before it is used. Your pancreas (your enzyme production house) sits right next to your liver, so it too benefits from the cleansing. Your whole body will feel better after the Liver and Gallbladder Cleanse and Flush.

Purity – What makes Dr. Clark Store products exceptionally pure?

• Our gel capsules are Kosher/Halal certified

• Ideal for those with sensitivities

• Only the purest ingredients available are used in this cleanse.

• Does not contain any fillers or excipients like Magnesium Stearate, a common excipient in many supplements. Magnesium Stearate may contain contaminants and has been found to reduce the absorption of the substance it is mixed with by up to 30%.

• No Clay – Does not contain clay, a common ingredient in many colon cleanses. The Dr. Clark theory states that clay is undesirable because residue from clay remains in the colon for a long period of time.

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