Colon Health Information Videos

This is where you'll find links to a variety of helpful, pre-selected videos on various subjects related to colon health. Most are narrated by doctors and other medical professionals.

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General Colon Health

A Clean Colon - Key to Good Health This animated video, which runs more than 9 minutes, covers many of the basic principles of good colon health. It is narrated by Keith Davenport, ND.

Colon Cancer

A Description of Colon Cancer This excellent animated video describes how colon cancer begins, its symptoms, and several treatment options.

Colon Cancer Symptoms and Information A four minute video which focuses on listing and describing the most common symptoms of colon cancer.

Conquering Colon Cancer A special CBS News series featuring former CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric, who helped raise public awareness about colon cancer and the importance of early screening. Ms Couric is interviewed by CBS' Harry Smith.

Colon Cancer Stages and Treatment Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt is a leading expert on colonoscopy at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, explains the stages of colon cancer and appropriate treatments.

Facts About Colon Cancer Surgery Dr. Meyerhardt explains the basics of colon cancer surgery and how it is different from rectal cancer.

A Colon Cancer Survivor's Story An interview with a colon cancer survivor, who tells an informative and inspirational story about his experiences, including his diagnosis, surgery and chemotherapy treatments.

Constipation

What Causes Constipation? Dr. Julian Spinks provides basic information about the causes of constipation, along with tips for avoiding constipation and what to do when you have it.

Natural Constipation Strategies Dr. Joseph Mercola offers a number of remedies for those afflicted by constipation.

Colitis

What Is Ulcerative Colitis? This is a ten minute narrated slide presentation that explains the basic information you need to know about ulcerative colitis.

Colonoscopy

Harry Smith's Colonoscopy Prep The veteran CBS News anchor talks about preparing for his colonoscopy.

Harry Smith's Colonoscopy CBS News anchor Harry Smith underwent a colonoscopy that was broadcast live in a special segment. Smith talks afterward about the procedure with Katie Couric and the doctor who performed it.

Colon Polyp Removal During a Colonoscopy Actual video of a colon polyp being removed during a colonoscopy procedure. Some viewers may feel discomfort watching this video.

Crohn's Disease

A Description of Crohn's Disease Symptoms and causes of Crohn's disease as experienced by a 20 year old man who is probably aflicted by the disease.

What Is Crohn's Disease, Part 1 A slide presentation describing basic information about Crohn's disease, including what is is and the symptoms it presents.

What Is Crohn's Disease, Part 2 A continuation of Part 1, listed above, focusing on diagnosis.

Celiac Disease 

Celiac Disease Discussed on The View A 7 minute segment on the popular TV program The View. Topics covered include the cause and the role of heredity, along with tips on coping.

What You Need To Know About Celiac Disease and a Gluten-Free Diet This lengthy (almost an hour-and-a-half) and detailed video is produced by the University of California-Santa Clara Medical Research Center for Celiac Disease. 

Diarrhea

Causes, Symptoms and Remedies for Diarrhea Step-by-step advice on treating both children and adults for diarrhea. It also offers advice on how to avoid diarrhea.

Treating Diarrhea During Stomach Flu More information on the causes, symptoms and treatment options, especially for those who have diarrhea as a symptom of gastroenteritis or "stomach flu."

Diverticular Diseases

Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis: What's the Difference? Gastroenterologist Dr. Kerry Howell explains the differences between these two conditions, which many people confuse and often call by the wrong name.

What Is Diverticulosis? Dr. James Srour, a gastroenterologist describes diverticulosis, which is a condition of the colon which many Americans experience. He explains how diverticulosis sometimes becomes diverticulitis.

What Is Diverticulitis? A doctor explains what diverticulitis is and the discomfort this afflication can cause. He also describes treatment and prevention options.

Treating Diverticulitis Dr. Joe Galanti, a Texas gastroenterologist, describes treatment options for diverticulitis. This video contains graphic video of the interior of a colon in a patient with the condition. Some viewers may find this video unsettling.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Part 1 A 14 minute video produced by the University of Maryland Medical Center. This is a TV interview segment that focuses on symptoms and treatment for the various conditions that are categorized as inflammatory bowel diseases.

What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Part 2 A continuation of the University of Maryland Medical Center's interview series. This segment runs almost 13 minutes.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

10 Recommendations For Avoiding IBS This slide presentation offers a series of health tips for avoiding Irritable Bowel Disease.

IBS - Health On The Line An eight minute video segment that covers much of the information most new IBS patients want to know about the Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Produced by the Discovery Channel.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Controlling IBS Symptoms Narrated by Dr. Peter Kramer describes how to control irritable bowel syndrome that causes relieve gas, constipation and pain.

Healthy Food Choices for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Nutritionist Mary Hondros describes a diet plan for those who have IBS - or want to avoid getting it.

5 Simple Steps to Cure IBS Without Drugs Dr. Mark Hyman describes steps you can take to overcome the discomfort caused by IBS and cure digestive disorders.

Probiotics

What Are Probiotics and Why Do We Need Them? Dr. Gerald Lewis, a cardiologist and general physician, explains what probiotics are and how they play an important and positive role in human digestion.

Types of Probiotics Dr. Stan Wasbin explains the different types of probiotics and how they help us digest the food we eat.

Colon Cleansing

Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Eat To Live Diet Plan as Natural Colon Cleansing There are actually two videos on this page. The first is a news report about the success pop star Alanis Morrissette enjoyed using Dr. Fuhrman's program. The other features Dr. Fuhrman himself describing the basics about his plan to Dr. Mehmet Oz.