Why You Shouldn't Sit to $#*% (or How Modern Toilets are Devastating Your Health)

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As you know, here at LittleOwlCrunchyMomma I am not afraid of talking about "taboo" topics at times. Such as, not washing my hair, how devastating hormonal birth control is, or encouraging you to use a kitchen ingredient as a natural lube... I don't talk about these strange things because I want to irritate people or simply because I enjoy talking about "unmentionable" things... it's because these topics are super important for our health. 

I have already talked a bit about poop in the past... but today I am a bring up the issue again.


Why You go Better in the Woods...

A while back on the LittleOwlCrunchyMomma Facebook page I mentioned that I love my Squatty Potty and that when I travel I miss it. A lot. One reader mentioned that using one makes a lot of sense because, as she put it, "I go better in the woods."

As anyone who has had the experience of "going" in the woods knows, this is absolutely true. Humans were not designed to sit to poop. We were designed to squat. The modern sitting toilet in the Western World is fairly new invention.

Anyone who has traveled outside the Western world knows, most of the rest of the world knows not to sit when they go. 


Your Bathroom is a Modern Health Hazard

While squatting to go may seem odd to those of us who have been accustomed to sitting, it is much better for our body. Sitting toilets are actually extremely hazardous to our health. There are myriad issues that have been linked to the use of the modern sitting toilet including: Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Urinary Infections, and Pelvic Floor Issues. (Source)

The basic reason for how all of these issues arise from sitting is perfectly understandable when you actually think about what's going on. When you sit you are pinching muscles that when you squat are open and allow waste to move through. 



So when you sit, not all your waste is actually being removed, as well as putting strain on other muscles that would relaxed if you were squatting. When we sit we are at a 90 degree angle. We were designed to eliminate at a 35 degree angle. In other words, while squatting.

A Simple Solution to a Modern Problem

Of course now that you know, this doesn't mean you need to eliminate in your backyard whenever the mood strikes you. There is a very simple, discreet solution to the problem that doesn't involve installing a fancy new squatting toilet in your bathroom.

It's called a Squatty Potty. It's a simple design that transforms a regular sitting toilet into a squatting toilet. And when it's not in use, it tucks neatly around your toilet so it doesn't get in the way. I wish everyone knew about this simple, yet helpful design. Maybe if this weren't such a "taboo" topic people wouldn't be embarrassed to admit, that modern toilets just aren't working out for them "in the end"....


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What about you? Would you be willing to try a Squatty Potty?

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53 comments:

  1. I have wanted the Squatty Potty for a while now, but am waiting on extra funds to be able to buy it... If I win it, it would "eliminate" the waiting ;)

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  2. Makes so much sense! Would be a welcome addition to our home :)

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  3. I think you're awesome for taking on taboo topics!

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  4. I'd love to win this for better health!

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  5. I so want one of these! Also, there is someone making wooden ones in Eugene...

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  6. I've come to realize that I need a Squatty Potty to help deal with elimination issues related to having abdominal adhesions...

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  7. I would love to give this product a try. Doing all I can to live a healthier life! Thanks for sponsoring this giveaway. :0)

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  8. I'd be interested to try this out!

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  9. I have troubles more often than not and the doctor just told me it was my MS and that there was nothing to do about it. I wish she would have talked about this!! I took her for granted and gave up a bit. I will try with books until I find one! Oh I wish it helps me...

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  10. I have bowel elimination issues, and def think this would help. Looked into getting one before, just can't see spending so much on something we could probably fashion much more cheaply.

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  11. your articles are always informative.

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  12. I've been wanting to try this for a while!

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  13. I would love to win this! Never knew! You have taught me so much!!

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  14. We have a stack of phonebooks in the bathroom that this would replace.

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  15. This is on my "to-buy" list, but my budget would be much happier to win it! :)

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  16. I would love one of these. We're trying not to buy things, but this would be awesome.

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  17. I simply step on a seat and squat:)

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  18. I always wondered why I found myself using the kids step stool when using the toilet. Now I know. Thanks for the research.

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  19. I love this, I hope I win!

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  20. My family really needs a Squatty Potty! I know how much better squatting is, but I haven't broken down and spent the money yet.

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  21. I'd love to have a Squatty Potty! I'm currently using a small stepstool to "fake it".

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  22. I have heard of the squatty potty and I would love to try one!!

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  23. I would love to have a squatty potty because I know that it's better for you to poop squatting!

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  24. I recently heard about this and am interested to give it a try!

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  25. I have heard about the Squatty Potty and have been wanting to try it!

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  26. I've wanted one of these for a while!

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  27. My son suffered from constipation when he was younger and elimination position was extremely important to easing his pain!

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  28. Elimination position is SO important--especially for a mom with a constipated little one!

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  29. I want to win this so bad so that we can poop correctly! Squatting is where it's at!

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  30. I've heard that squatting is better for the colon. Would be interesting to try!

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  31. This makes so much sense to me! I would love to try this and see if it helps my bathroom struggles. I always feel like I am straining or not getting everything out.

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  32. When I was in Asia for nine months I loved using Squatty Potties. I've always said that if we build a house someday I'll consider putting one in. This would be great to try!

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  33. I heard about this when I was doing some PT after my second baby was born. I would love to try it! Usually I put my feet up on a stool, but this would be so much better.

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  34. It would be great to have one and introduce my friends to the idea.

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  35. I want to transform my regular sitting toilet into a squatting toilet!

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  36. I have been trying to get my hubbie to build us something like this for years!!

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  37. I have been trying to get my hubbie to build us something like this for years!

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  38. I would love to win one of these for our family to try.

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  39. This totally makes sense! Would love to have it :)

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  40. I would love to have a squatty potty!!!

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  41. I want this because my husband has already had to get hemorrhoids removed, and I want to prevent him from getting more!

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  42. My wife would love this and I would love to surprise her with it.

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  43. I've made my own "makeshift" squatty potty...I'd love the real thing! Great giveaway!

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  44. Has a winner been posted yet? Is it to late to join in?

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  45. I read about this and thought I would give it a try. I prop my feet up on the sides of the bathroom trash can when I have to go. It really works. No need for straining. I told my mom about it this and it works for her too.

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  46. Thanks for linking up and sharing on Mostly Homemade Mondays! We're so glad you joined us, and look forward to seeing what you link up next week :)

    Kelli @ The Sustainable Couple
    www.thesustainablecouple.com

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  47. this is definitely the most interesting thing I have read all day.

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  48. I first read about this a few years ago. I've never had issues sitting, but my whole life I've leaned forward while sitting to "do the 'doo." This simulates a squatting position. Which is fortunate for me because I've had knee surgery and squatting is quite painful for me.

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  49. The squatty potty is on my wish list!!!

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  50. I guess I need to order a squatty potty!

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  51. This makes a lot of sense. I have heard of these and have wanted to get one. Thanks for not being afraid to talk about such a taboo topic.

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  52. I have a 12 inch tall foot stool in front of my toilet that i use to put my feet on and lean forward to accomplish the same position... works great!

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