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What's the best position for going to the toilet?
Thanks for asking. The question asked in the title of today's episode might seem a little strange.
After all, we all sit the same way on the toilet, don't we?
straight up with our knees at a 90 -degree angle.
But in fact, that might not be the best for our digestive system.
Stomach doctors, also known as gastroenterologists, suggest that this position can actually make it harder to go.
And that's not the only reason why you might want to find a better alternative position.
The right position can actually help prevent other issues like hemorrhoids or constipation.
Here's the deal. When you've finished digesting, the waste from your food ends up in your colon and needs to make its way to your rectum to exit the body.
But there's a bend at the junction where the colon meets the rectum which forms a 90 degree angle that makes it more difficult for that waste to get where it needs to be.
Sitting straight up as we tend to do simply doesn't help things flow smoothly.
What better options are there then?
Well it turns out that squatting is actually the expert indoors way to go.
If you've ever had to go outdoors because you didn't have access to a toilet, think about it.
Most likely you naturally adopted a squatting position.
Now, squatting toilets are pretty rare in the Western world but elsewhere they're common. In Asia in particular, according to various sources including the world .org, A 2018 article on theatlantic .com explained that Chinese people find squat toilets more hygienic due to the lack of thigh and toilet -seat contact.
What's more, when you squat, your muscles relax more, making it easier for everything to move along.
Experts say this can reduce pressure on your intestines, lower the risk of hernias and cut down on hemorrhoids.
Basically, when you squat, you're less likely to strain, which means less pressure on your abdomen and fewer swollen veins, causing problems down there.
OK, so how do you actually squat on a regular toilet?
One way is to use a small stool to elevate your feet, which makes it easier to adopt a squatting position.
Back in 2015, American manufacturer Squatty Potty released such a stall and ran a clever advertising campaign to market it.
Let's take a listen.
No, Squatty Potty is not a joke.
And yes, it will give you the best poop of your life, guaranteed.
Researchers from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine even conducted a study into the benefits of a Squatty Potty and found that 71 % of participants reported faster bowel movements while 90 % experienced less straining.
If you don't fancy using a stool you could instead try crossing your legs or leaning forward like you're doing some serious thinking.
Those positions see the torso leaned forward and supported by the thighs, helping align your body for easier bathroom business.
Squatting can definitely help, but there are other things you can try too.
Going to the bathroom at the same time every day and eating plenty of fruit and fibre -packed veggies can make a difference.
Breathing exercises can also help relax your muscles and make things move more smoothly.
And remember, never force it.
If it's simply not happening, take a break.
Go for a walk, drink some water and try again later.
There you have it. Now you know what the best position for going to the toilet is!
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