POSITION FOR PROPER ELIMINATION
Man's natural attitude during elimination is a squatting one, such as may be observed amongst indigenous cultures. Infants of every culture instinctively adopt this posture to relieve themselves. Although it may seem unusual to someone who has spent their entire life deprived of the experience, this is the way the human body was designed to function. The natural squatting posture creates a laxative effect that promotes more rapid and complete elimination, especially in those regions of the colon most susceptible to cancer. It can improve overall health and vitality by preventing the toxic build-up, which blocks the flow of energy throughout the body.
The design of the modern-day toilet was created with absolute disregard for the anatomy of the human body. On the conventional Western toilet, when defecating great strains are exerted on all the internal organs, causing them to shift downward. Many health practitioners blame this deviation from the human body's natural mode of functioning for the high incidence of several common disorders. Compared to the "underdeveloped" world, people from westernized nations have higher rates of constipation, hernias, hemorrhoids, and colon cancer.
In the natural squatting position the entire weight of the body rests on the feet, while the thighs support the intestines. No other part of the body is in contact with any surface. Squatting has been found to help prevent hernias and diverticulosis, which are often caused by years of straining in the sitting position. Squatting also straightens a sharp 90-degree bend in the rectal passage. This removes an obstruction that is designed to maintain continence except when squatting. To experience the benefits of natural squatting, one can use stacked phone books placed on each side of the toilet bowl or a footstool by which to place your feet. The phone books or footstool help to elevate your feet while sitting on the toilet bringing the knees closer to your chest.
Squatting to eliminate, like many traditional medicine remedies, has been considered old fashion. Maybe it's time to sit, (whoops!) squat, and reconsider.
NOTE: Do not squat on the porcelain part of the bowl as this is designed to support the spread weight of the buttocks. The concentrated weight of the feet could cause the bowl to fracture resulting in serious injury.