Tech: Squatting is healthier than sitting on a toilet

MaRy

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Dr. Sikiov instructed participants to defecate in three different positions: sitting on a 16-inch-high toilet, sitting on a 12-inch-high toilet, and squatting over a plastic container. Each participant was instructed to record how long each bowel movement took and gage how difficult their efforts were on a four-point scale.

The study demonstrated that when squatting, individuals took only 51 seconds to move their bowels, compared to the 130 seconds when sitting on a higher toilet. Additionally, when individuals were squatting they were more likely to rate their experience effortless.

In a following study conducted by Japanese researchers, subjects' rectums were filled with a contrast solution and then released the fluid in either a sitting or squatting position. Individuals were recorded by an X-ray video. Recordings demonstrated the anorectal angle increased from 100 to 126 degrees, when they moved from sitting to squatting. Furthermore, researchers also observed participants were less likely to strain when they squatted.

When you reduce your straining efforts you may also reduce the risk of developing hemorrhoids.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/sitting-...ou-poop-242243

I just saw this on TV right now on Shark Tank and it's real

aloirt

Just lean forward if you're sitting on a toilet.

Heroine

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In a following study conducted by Japanese researchers, subjects' rectums were filled with a contrast solution and then released the fluid in either a sitting or squatting position.

who would volunteer for this study?

EVOL

I used to work at a place where they sold toilet stools. You sit on the toilet, and then elevate your feet up so it is like a squatting position. It's a thing.

vuelve88

Great tip. Thanks for sharing.

Priyanka Chopra

Thank you for this brand new information.

MaRy

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Originally posted by EVOL

I used to work at a place where they sold toilet stools. You sit on the toilet, and then elevate your feet up so it is like a squatting position. It's a thing.

where can I buy one? it's not at walmart

EVOL

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Originally posted by MaRy

where can I buy one? it's not at walmart

http://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-.../dp/B007BISCT0

yw

Ryuuchan_X

My art teacher told me this

MaRy

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Originally posted by EVOL

http://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-.../dp/B007BISCT0

yw

not sold in stores?

EVOL

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Originally posted by MaRy

not sold in stores?

The only place I've seen something similar was at the health food store I worked at in the middle of nowhere, and they were hand-crafted out of wood. Check Bed Bath and Beyond.

sha-nasty

Poor Ed Sheran's bowels. As he just stands there

Attitude

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Originally posted by EVOL

http://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-.../dp/B007BISCT0

yw

I kinda want one.

Timber

Interesting. Very useful information.

liberalmusiclover

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Originally posted by Heroine

who would volunteer for this study?

Someone who doesn't mind being paid to take a ****.

liberalmusiclover

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Originally posted by EVOL

http://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-.../dp/B007BISCT0

yw

SCREAMING at the customer images and reviews

.aR

well no ****

jpow

I WANT ONE

Brando

I thought this was a common knowledge

Reader

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Originally posted by EVOL

I used to work at a place where they sold toilet stools. You sit on the toilet, and then elevate your feet up so it is like a squatting position. It's a thing.

Slay a bit.

Yeah apparently squatting is much more natural + healthier. I read smth once stating it's why haemorrhoids are much more common in cultures where you sit to ****, rather than squat over a gap.