Even performing simple herbal colon cleansing on a regular basis is said to be a good way to prevent the build up of plaque on your intestinal walls. That is good for your overall health because it is in that excess waste those toxins are stored. It can be a breeding ground for bacteria or a catalyst for cancer. It comes from incomplete evacuation of your solid wastes. You say what? Well, suppose you need to get somewhere in a hurry and you just don’t head to the bathroom in time or in a regular manner. That time is enough for wastes to get lodged in place and be harder to remove. Over a span of time these wastes can build up to several pounds of excess weight.