Constipation
I’d share a personal story with you here: but it would be too embarrassing (but I do have one at the end of the post).
Constipation is one problem most of us have had to deal with at one time or another in our lives. For some (like me) it is a regular struggle. And we all know it is not one of the finer things in life.
Causes
There are many factors that affect the successful bowel movement, including:
- diet
- exercise
- stress
- fluid consumption
- alcohol consumption
- caffeine consumption
- medication
- and more
Solution
What if all constipation problems stemmed from something simpler? What if there was an ancient elimination practice that we, as a modernized culture, have lost (or altered in some way)?
Could solving the constipation problem be as simple as embracing an ancient technique?
Perhaps.
Ancient Technique
There is something particular that ancient societies did not possess.
We have counted it a luxury in our civilized nation; perhaps we have even take it for granted.
The element lacking in primitive cultures is the luxury of a porcelain goddess, otherwise known as a white throne – a place were constitutions are made. Yes. The toilet.
Could this luxury of modern society work contrary to the laws of nature?
According to a recent “Squatty Potty” video circulating the Internet, the human body was designed to defecate in a squatting position. At Reformed Health, we are all about design. So – this makes a lot of sense.
According to their website:
- Humans have squatted for millennia – until the advent of the modern toilet
- The colon has a natural kink (the puborectalis muscle) that helps maintain continence
- The sitting position only partially relaxes the puborectalis, blocking the flow of your bowel movement
- Squatting fully relaxes the puborectalis, allowing a quick and easy release
Not convinced? Visit their web site where you can find:
- Testimonials
- Medical case studies
- Videos
- And lots of other information
My Personal Story
Now I will share my personal story about using the techniques described in this post. While I haven’t yet purchased a Squatty Potty, I plan to.
I wanted to test the theory first and see if I could use something comparable around the house. I have attempted to implement the techniques with various household items (with varied success). A box: crushes; the laundry basket: crushes (and I don’t want to use it in the bathroom in this way); the trash can: works, but it is the trash can.
My first few attempts were not successful due to the nature of the situations mentioned above (difficulty adjusting is even mentioned on their website). However, once I embraced the trash can, I saw a definite improvement in my elimination.
I’d rather use The Squatty Potty, which is ergonomically designed to fit properly around the toilet and to suit only one purpose – to duplicate the squatting position. Which is why I want one.
What My Friends Think
I have received positive feedback from friends who have a Squatty Potty , want one, or at least watched the video). Here’s what they have said:
- So I’m getting a stool today 🙂 – MA
- I have one and it works great. – DT
- We have one and give it 5 stars! – JS
- As far as the stool goes, it’s true. Indians have toilet seats for the purpose of standing on them. – KS
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I am never gonna think of soft serve ice cream the same again…. – MF (you need to watch the video to know what MF is talking about)
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