In India, Africa, China, Japan, Far east countries (two thirds of the world’s population), the vast majority of people squat to eliminate. Although these countries have a wide range of diets, diseases of the bowel are rare. This is because diseases of the bowel occur mostly from what is not eliminated.

A small percentage of feces are left behind when we use the “sitting on the chair” posture. When we squat (young children do this naturally) the closing of the Ileocecal valve and opening of the puborectalis plus correct abdominal pressure is such that 100 percent of feces are eliminated, leaving no fecal matter to continue to produce harmful bacteria and some of the resulting diseases.

There are three different components involved when a human being squats to eliminate.

1. The Ileocecal valve
2. Sigmoid colon
3. Puborectalis muscle.

The grey area in the image below, shows where the elimination is not sufficient. This happens when a person sits on the toilet to eliminate. Most sufferers of bowel diseases have to resort to drastic surgery and then have to live with results that are difficult and uncomfortable.

Eighty Percent of colon cancers develop in the grey-coloured areas that cannot be fully evacuated in the seated position.

1. The Ileocecal valve.

This is shaped like a mouth and the only time it closes properly is when the right thigh pushes up against it when a person is in the squatting posture.

The Ileocecal valve prevents “washback” and stops bacteria from entering the small intestine.

2. Sigmoid colon.

The diagram above shows the large intestine, as it is laid out in the body. The sigmoid colon is the lower part of the large intestine shaped almost like a “U” bend. Therefore when you squat to eliminate the left thigh pushes against the underside of the sigmoid colon. It supports and “tilts” the sigmoid colon to empty its contents into the rectum.

The sigmoid colon is where the majority of colon cancers occur and helping it to completely empty on a daily basis ensures good health. The natural squatting position is therefore vital to maintaining the health of the whole digestive system.

3. The Puborectalis muscle.

There is a muscle around the rectum called the puborectalis. It resembles the elastic bands of a “sling”. The muscle starts at the pubic bone, goes around the rectum and re-attatches at the pubic bone. Its function appears to be one of holding the “solids” and allowing the “gas” to pass through when a person is standing, sitting or laying down.

In a squat, the puborectalis is in its most “released” position. This helps the rectum and anal canal to open in line and allow complete evacuation.

You see, the thing is, the toilet's a recent introduction into our lives and one that came about to suit one person in particular.

A member of the British royal family in the late 19th century with Her very athritic knees, was having problems squatting to eliminate. So the royal carpenter… Thomas Crapper invented the “thunderbox” so that She could sit comfortably while proceeding with Her daily evacuations. The thunderbox became a hit and everyone wanted one!

Nature's platform can convert the normal standard toilet to allow for squatting. This not only helps to keep the digestive system nice and healthy (sure we’ve all heard of colon cleansing etc), it will also help to keep the knees, joints and hips nice and flexible.

“I have been a user for over 8 years of my Nature’s platform which allows me to squat over a standard toilet. I have observed a fantastic benefit, not only to my digestive system, but also the squatting posture has helped my knees and ankles become more supple!” ~Sam Rao, Expereinced yoga teacher.

For more information go to naturesplatform.co.uk and samraoyoga.com

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