Your Bathroom Posture
Did you know squatting is the best position for elimination?
While we have excellent solutions and techniques for colon cleansing, we may have overlooked a fundamental reason for the buildup of colon-bound toxins. For centuries humankind lived without the “thrones” now found in the majority of bathrooms or water closets in the western world. Indeed, our use of the commode has made us consider not having one as a certain degree of barbarism. But, we commode users are only a small reflection of the world’s population. The toilet practices of billions of people around the world and for thousands of years of civilization can’t be all that barbaric. Commodes may be yet another example of “modern living” interfering with human health and natural biological functioning.
Physiologists point out that squatting is the most natural and physiologically sound posture to use for evacuation. In the squatting position, with the thighs flexed upon the abdomen, the capacity of the abdominal cavity is greatly diminished and abdominal pressure is increased and thereby encourages elimination. Squatting helps to open the muscles of the pelvic area, angles the rectum for the best possible mechanical advantage, and braces the muscles of the abdomen to supply extra force for the abdominal muscle structure.
Studies show that using the squat position for elimination is more effective for complete evacuation of waste and toxins. It helps one avoid the discomforts and consequences of irregularity, thus improving health and the quality of life. Squatting eliminates the strain of evacuation; with less strain, there is less chance of developing hemorrhoids, varicose veins in the anal area, bowel herniations and muscle strain.
Constipation is often relieved by adopting the squatting position to evacuate. Even many pregnant women have found squatting to be far more easy for elimination over the regular seated posture. When the mechanics of the human anatomy are called into play as they were meant to be, elimination becomes easier, more comfortable and more complete
Examining the typical western bathroom or water closet makes it pretty clear that squatting was never considered regarding their design. Some agile individuals may be able to perch themselves on the commode rim, but this is not recommended. A plastic tub could be employed. Choose one that can be easily rinsed and stored. The contents can be disposed of in the commode. There are also products on the market that are made to sit unobtrusively around the existing commode and should be safe to use, but always use caution. The installation of support bars on nearby walls might be helpful.
For the sake of keeping your colon clean and healthy, and therefore improving the quality of your life, obey your anatomical structure and do what comes naturally. Check out The Health Step to convert your toilet bowl into a squatting-friendly device.
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