colon

The last part of the body’s digestive tract in most vertebrates is the colon. The purpose of the colon is to extract water and salts from the solid waste before they are eliminated from the body.

The colon is made up of four sections: the ascending colon, the traverse colon, the descending colon and the sigmoid colon. The colon along with the rectum, the final section before the anus; make up the large intestine.

Most cancers of the colon and rectum are thought to begin from polyps or tumors. Tumors of the colon and rectum begin in the inner walls of the intestine and are usually detected during a colonoscopy.

Blogs on colon care, colorectal cancer and the colon cleanse are prevalent on the internet. Many blogs are strong proponents of colon cleansing through the use of water, herbs or chemicals; while others indicate that there is no evidence to support the use of colon cleansing and that it can actually be dangerous if not done properly.

The Health.com website has a blog post on colon health; it provides general information on preventing colon cancer and staying healthy.

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• Edward Snowden wrong about Hong Kong, some in territory say

  
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  HONG KONG — It’s probably for the best that Edward Snowden didn’t turn up at a weekend rally in support of him here in this former British colony. Having declared that he has faith in Hong Kong’s rule of law, and that he believes the courts and people of the semiautonomous Chinese territory will decide his ...
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• Chinese state media chide U.S. over surveillance revelations

  
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  BEIJING — Officially, the Chinese government has nothing to say about Edward Snowden. But unofficially, its representatives are happy to dump on the United States. Chinese state media have let loose with a barrage of criticism of the country’s rival world power, especially after former U.S. government contractor ...
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• The Very Nature of Detoxing is About Letting Go. ~ Holly E. Mullin

  
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  It is said that all states of dis-ease begin and end in the colon. The colon has been coined “the second brain”, however the function of the colon is usually perceived to be a feeling organ, as opposed to a thinking organ. It plays a much more important role in the experiences of our lives [...]
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• June 11, 2013 Yankees vs. Athletics

  
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  Starting Pitcher  CC Sabathia               Bartolo Colon
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• o Aotearoa: entering the Colossal Colon the valley was paved with cars and I found the National Party & Fonterra up there – Fieldays is a registered trademark

  
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• Myanmar man jailed for 26 years after attack on woman that sparked rioting

  
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  A Muslim man whose attack on a Buddhist woman set off sectarian rioting in Myanmar’s northeast has been sentenced to 26 years in prison, a local politician said. The court sentenced 48-year-old Ne Win on Tuesday after he was convicted of attempted murder, causing serious injury and possession and use of illegal ...
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• Edward Snowden intends to stay in Hong Kong, fight extradition

  
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  BEIJING — Edward Snowden, the former U.S. government contractor who says he leaked National Security Agency secrets, told Hong Kong media Wednesday that he intended to remain in the self-ruled Chinese territory and fight extradition to the United States. Original post: Edward Snowden intends to stay in Hong Kong, ...
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• Snowden tells Hong Kong media he’ll fight extradition to the U.S.

  
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  BEIJING—Edward Snowden, who says he leaked National Security Agency secrets, told Hong Kong media Wednesday that he intended to remain in the self-ruled Chinese territory and fight extradition to the United States. “I have had many opportunities to flee Hong Kong, but I would rather stay and fight the United ...
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• Norris, Colon help A’s turn a page, drop Yankees

  
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  Derek Norris had a home run and drove in four and Bartolo Colon was superb again as the Oakland Athletics dropped the New York Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night at the Coliseum. It looked like Colon was in for a rough night when he gave up a hit and walked a pair in the first inning. But he got out of the first unscathed, ...
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• Last Nights Parties: Emma Watson Steps Out For "The Bling Ring" Premiere, Katie Holmes & Naomi Watts Party On The High Line, And More!

  
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• Yankees: Cheaters never win except if you are Bartolo Colon

  
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  Bartolo Colón (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Yankee fans know Bartolo Colon as the chubby pitcher who donned the Yankee pinstripes back in 2011. Colon was on the hill in Oakland last night, and threw six full innings allowing just three hits eventually leading his Athletics to a 6-4 beating of New York. For his ...
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• FLAT IN OAKLAND

  
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  "I just felt like everything was flat; no real life on the fastball... Its up to me to go out there and battle, try to keep us in the game. I couldnt do that today."  -- CC Sabathia CC Sabathia didnt do his job last night, he admits it. In turn, when it came to the Yankees bats, they just couldnt keep ...
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• What’s New & What’s On the Horizon in Colon Cancer?

  
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  Are you a patient, caregiver, survivor or advocate interested in all things colorectal cancer? Want to be “in the know?” Then make sure to join our FREE June webinar, What’s New & What’s on the Horizon.  In partnership with Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA), we will present some of the latest information ...
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• Helps you really get that washboard stomach

  
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  These are slow times for Colonflow. With my last article touching on Colonflow we got to go a bit post-modern. Very honestly, "The acorn doesnt fall far from the tree." Colonflow is preferred by advisors. Aside from Colonflow, your Colonflow is likely to have that effect as well. Lets go walk around the room. A whole ...
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• El Zunino

  
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  The Mariners dont play no mess. Thats their motto, and not the oft-cited mottoes, "F-Her and pray for rain," or "Put the fences on wheels, so we can move them in when were at-bat and out when the other team is," or "If we trade Chris Tillman and Adam Jones for Erik Bedard, well have more seats empty to fill the ...
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• Norris drives in four as A’s top Yankees (The SportsXchange)

  
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  OAKLAND, Calif. -- The game between the As and Yankees on Tuesday shaped up as a likely pitchers duel featuring a pair of former Cy Young Award winners, Oaklands Bartolo Colon and New Yorks CC Sabathia.
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• Norris drives in four as A’s top Yankees (The SportsXchange)

  
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  OAKLAND, Calif. -- The game between the As and Yankees on Tuesday shaped up as a likely pitchers duel featuring a pair of former Cy Young Award winners, Oaklands Bartolo Colon and New Yorks CC Sabathia.
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• Colon Cleansing Diets For Weight Loss And Detoxification

  
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  Colon cleansing diets are for those who wish to lose a few pounds as well as detox at the same time. Many such diets are there which can help you to do just that.The Model Detox Diet is usually the one experienced by models who wish to do dieting, but are also serious about keeping their complexions fresh as well as ...
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• Athletics 6, Yankees 4: Sabathia Shelled as Yankees Lose to Athletics

  
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  In six innings, C.C. Sabathia allowed six runs, including a three-run homer to a No. 8 hitter, and fell to 6-5 on the season.        
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• Norris, Colon propel Athletics past Yankees

  
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  Derek Norris homered and drove in four runs, and Bartolo Colon pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Read More
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