Squatting vs. Sitting: Your Toilet Posture Matters! 🚽✨ Part 1 Did you know the way you “go” can seriously impact your gut health? For thousands of years, squatting was the standard, and there’s a good reason why! Our animated video breaks down the science: → The Sitting Problem: Keeps the anorectal angle bent (80-90°), forcing you to strain and increasing the risk of issues like hemorrhoids and fissures. → The Squatting Solution: Relaxes the puborectalis muscle, straightening the angle (100-110

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The best posture for using the toilet involves keeping your feet flat on the floor—or using a small stool to elevate your knees above hip level. This position straightens the rectum, making bowel movements easier and more natural. Lean forward slightly with a straight back, resting your elbows on your knees. Relax your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles to avoid unnecessary straining. Also, try to avoid sitting for too long, as prolonged pressure on the anal area can increase the risk of issues