One of the most prevalent causes of digestive problems starts with a problem in the colon. The fact is problems with the digestive system are among the greatest and the most dangerous, but are often the most commonly ignored. The colon serves as a waste disposal of the body, this is also where waste and toxic substances are deposited before they passed out of the body.  A colon in good shape will be able to absorb the nutrients from food, and then after the digestive process the waste will be flushed out.  A person may be considered having a healthy colon if he or she is having bowel movements two to three times per day. However a regular colon cleanse program can really help in maintaining our colon healthy and let it function on its optimum level.