Detoxifying the Skin
A healthy large intestine that can be palpated with the hands without generating any pain or discomfort is rare. (Fig. 5.14) Sometimes it is often only a finger’s width wide on the traverse section. A loose, clogged traverse colon hangs down in a big curve. (Fig. 5.15) Because of the extreme bending, there will be a blockage of stool in the left curve. This becomes fertile ground in which bacteria can grow, causing inflammation and pain. A large intestine full of gas pockets can push on the left side of the rib cage, deforming the structure and moving it off-center. (Figs. 5.16, 5.17) portrays some different types of unhealthy large and small intestines.
Fig. 5.14 Feeling the Large Intestine
Healthy
Clogged and Loose
Fig. 5.15 A healthy intestine hangs naturally; a clogged intestine sage and bulges. - 198 -