[FACT OR FAKE #17] Squatting Is Better Than Sitting At The Bowl
Have you ever wondered if sitting or squatting when pooping is better? We got out of our comfort zones to find out.
Fact or fake? Squat position promotes complete bowel emptying
Evidence suggests bowel and pelvic problems may be related to improper potty posture. Only with the traditional squat position is your body aligned in a way that promotes complete bowel emptying.
npr.orgAilments like constipation, hemorrhoids, and appendicitis have increased since the adaptation of the modern toilet
A wide range of health problems have been associated with the transition from squatting to sitting - two common problems are hemorrhoids and constipation.
mercola.comInfants of every culture instinctively squat to relieve themselves
Although it may seem strange to someone who has spent his entire life deprived of the experience, this is the way the human body was designed to function.
naturesplatform.comAncient public toilets are actually squat toilets, they weren't used in a sitting position
Ancient toilets are elevated, not for sitting, but because there is an open sewer underneath. The cutouts in the vertical wall allow people to clean themselves with water, which is done from the front when squatting.
naturesplatform.comFACT: Squatting is better than sitting in the toilet. What are its advantages?
Makes elimination faster, easier and more complete. This helps prevent "fecal stagnation," a prime factor in colon cancer, appendicitis and inflammatory bowel disease.
naturesplatform.comAn alternative, especially for elderly folks, to squat safely and comfortably
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