The Squatty Potty Squat Toilet

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The Squatty Potty is a simple solution for helping you achieve better elimination while going to the bathroom.

This simple toilet stool helps you eliminate faster and more complete by putting you in the squatting position right over your own toilet.

The Squatty Potty is designed to tuck discretely and conveniently underneath the toilet while not in use, is extremely durable and built to last. The Squatty Potty is 100% made and manufactured in the USA, in Saint George, Utah.

Sizes and Colors:

There is a choice of three sizes, and two colors. The white color is $59.95 total, and the bamboo is $79.95 total.

They are available in different heights: 5 inches, 7 inches, and 9 inches tall.

Please pick your color and choice height from the menu above directly above the 'Add to Cart' button.

There is an excellent video demonstration of The Squatty Potty in the 'Video' Tab above.

The Squatty Potty is extremely versatile and allows the user to both use it as a "toilet stool", which is great for those who are unable to squat and also for children. It can also be used as a squatting platform for a complete natural squat.

When it comes time to go, humans instinctively squat. Squatting is natures way of aligning your body for proper elimination of waste and toxins.

It wasn't until relatively recently that humans started sitting to poop. While in the sitting position the lower rectum is actually kinked, which requires more pressure and straining to eliminate. This kinked passageway leads to incomplete elimination.

Fecal matter left behind will dry and harden and leads to bloating, gas and constipation. Constipation requires more straining and effort which is the major cause of hemorrhoids.

Before you excuse this as internet medical quackery, there have been many studies done to help back these claims. A recent study in Japan on the influence of bathroom posture has on defecation in humans found that the greater the hip flexion achieved by squatting the straighter the rectoanal canal will be requiring less straining for defecation.

A 2003 Israeli study by doctor Dov Sikirov discovered it took 'squatters' an average of 51 seconds for a bowel movement while 'sitters' took an average of 130 seconds. Squatters also reported more complete elimination and less straining.

Why Should You Squat? Advantages of Squatting

Helps you to eliminate faster and more complete by putting your body into a squatting position right over your own toilet. "Fecal Stagnation" is a problem with poor elimination. The average person can have up to 10 lbs of stagnant fecal material left behind in their colon due to partial blockage of the rectum in the sitting position. This stagnation can be a factor in Colon Cancer, Appendicitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The ideal posture for defecation is the squatting position, with the thighs flexed upon the abdomen. In this way the capacity of the abdominal cavity is greatly diminished and intra-abdominal pressure increased, thus encouraging expulsion, (Bockus. Gastroenterology. p. 754 2nd ed. Saunders, Philadelphia and London, 1964)

Pressure from straining during elimination can cause the nerves that control the Bladder, Uterus and Prostate to become stretched and damaged. Straining can also cause Hernias and Pelvic Organ Prolapse.

"When the thighs are pressed against the abdominal muscles in this position, the pressure within the abdomen is greatly increased, so that the rectum is more completely emptied." (Our Common ailment, by H Aaron)

Squatting can protect the appendix because while in the squatting position, the right thigh is pressed against the right lower abdomen which helps the squeezing action of the fecal matter in the cecum to be pushed away from the appendix and ileocecal valve moving it up into the ascending colon.

The link between the use of sitting toilets and Hemorrhoids has been validated by published clinical research. Because of the anorectal angle being in a kinked position while sitting you are forced to strain in order to move the bowels which is the main cause of hemorrhoids. While Squatting the angle straightens out allowing the fecal matter to eliminate quickly and easily without straining. (Israel Journal of Medical Sciences. (Ref: Management of Hemorrhoids: A New Approach, Israel Journal of Medical Sciences, 1987: 23, 284-286)

Squatting helps to avoid pressure on the uterus and is a great position for pregnant mothers that want to prepare themselves for a more natural delivery.

Several studies have indicated, while squatting your bowel movements are 1-8 oz more in volume versus sitting.

With better elimination you will have less bloating and gas.

Remember, never put off the CALL OF NATURE. By so doing the fecal matter that has moved into the Rectum will be reversed back into the Colon and becomes dry causing Constipation.

Why Use The Squatty Potty?

The Squatty Potty puts you comfortably in the squatting position while using your own toilet.

It is attractive and will discretely tuck around your own toilet when not in use.

Designed with a forward slant to elevate your heal for an easier and more comfortable squatting position.

Comes in 3 different sizes to accommodate everyone. For those who actually want to squat over your toilet we recommend the tall stool. The medium size is for those who just can't get into a squatting possition but want the benefits of their knees to be above the waist as far as possible. The shorter stool is for those who have a hard time bending because of bad hips or knees. Of course we recommend you actually try squatting for the best benefits possible but we have had Great reported benefits from all 3 sizes

The Squatty Potty can be taken apart and stored in your suitcase while traveling, weighing less that 5 lbs.

Has a nice lacquer high gloss finish for easy cleaning.

Children love the Squatty Potty. It makes and excellent toilet training aid. It provides them with a place to support their feet which helps to remove the fear of falling. They also don't have a need to hold onto the dirty toilet seat for balance.

Try The Squatty Potty for yourself and you will be amazed at the difference!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why do I need to use the squatty Potty if I have no problems with elimination?

Over long term use of our Western Sitting toilets, fecal waste can collect and harden in the lower regions of the colon. You may not notice this fecal stagnation and buildup – until one day it shows itself as diverticulitis or appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease or even cancer. Squatting helps keep the colon clean and free of disease. Also everyone at times need to strain and push which can lead to Hemorrhoids. Will squatting cure my constipation?

The Squatty Potty can certainly improve the situation, but it may not be the cure. It depends on the underlying cause of your constipation. Make sure you have a good diet with plenty of fiber from whole grains, vegetable, fruit's and drink plenty of water. Also some medications can draw fluid from the colon and cause constipation. There are lots of good natural laxatives that can help also. When nature calls The Squatty Potty will help you maximize your ability to eliminate. If squatting is so natural, how did we adopt the use of the Western Sitting toilet

A toilet similar to the modern flush toilet was designed in 1596 by John Harington, but the toilet did not enter into widespread use until the late 19th century when it was adopted in English upper class. That is where it gets the knick-name "The Throne". This fad quickly spread to the rest of Europe and into other parts of the world that had indoor plumbing. It made people feel superior if they had a sitting toilet. It is unfortunate that because of the taboo of talking about the elimination process people were uniformed about how the human body was designed to function. How does the Squatty Potty help with hemorrhoids?

By the age of 50 over 50 % of Americans have hemorrhoids. The link between the use of the sitting position for defecation and hemorrhoids has been validated by published clinical research.

On sitting toilets, users are forced to strain in order to move the bowels. The main cause of hemorrhoids is the straining that takes place. This explains why hemorrhoids is almost unheard of in populations who use traditional squatting toilets.

With the use of the Squatty Potty your time spent on the toilet will be considerable less which will help reduce pressure in the rectal area. I love to read on the toilet. Can you read while on the Squatty Potty?

Sorry, but using the Squatty Potty requires much less time eliminating than sitting. Look at it this way "No more ring around the butt". Find a nice soft chair instead! I have a small stool, why couldn't I just use that to lift my feet instead?

You can but finding one that stays in place with the right height and angle is difficult. Most bathrooms are small so they tend to get in the way when not in use. The Squatty Potty is made to wrap around the base of your toilet when not in use, so it's safe, convenient, and easy to clean and it is not in the way for those who need to stand in front of the toilet to urinate. I travel a lot can I take the squatty potty with me?

With its unique design the squatty potty can be disassembled by removing several screws from the legs. The stool then can be taken apart and laid flat in the bottom of your suitcase taking up very little room and weighing less than 5 lbs.

Testimonials:

I love The Squatty Potty! It makes my bathroom experience more enjoyable. I recommend it for my constipated clients and any with bathroom issues"

Laini G. Kalispell, Montana Holistic Lifestyle Coach

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"I love my squatty potty! I admit I was skeptical at first. My first life changing experience was on a vacation and I was backed up. I used the squatty potty at a friends house and was shocked at the immediate results. My second experience was the morning of the moab half marathon I was backed up again. Nothing is more miserable than running with a gut ache so I used the squatty potty again and was once again successful. I am obsessed now! I love telling people all about it and honestly everyone needs to have a squatty potty. It's like turning your toilet into a throne! It is best thing I've bought in a long time!"

Jaclynn Ash

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Testimonials about Squatting

"Squatting is the most effective natural remedy for most colorectal disorders"

Dr. Sikirov, Israel Journal of Medical Studies, 1987

"BTW. I love The Squatty Potty! It makes my bathroom experience more enjoyable. I recommend it for my constipated clients and any with bathroom issues"

Laini G. Kalispell, Montana Holistic Lifestyle Coach

"The ideal posture for defecation is the squatting position"

Bockus Gastroenterology p. 754 Saunders Philadelphia and London

"we were not meant to sit on toilets, we were meant to squat in the field"

Dr. Michael Freilich, proctologist

"May sound like internet quackery, but there's now empirical evidence for the claim that defecation posture effects your health"

Time Magazine

"I love my squatty potty! I admit I was skeptical at first. My first life changing experience was on a vacation and I was backed up. I used the squatty potty at a friends house and was shocked at the immediate results. My second experience was the morning of the moab half marathon I was backed up again. Nothing is more miserable than running with a gut ache so I used the squatty potty again and was once again successful. I am obsessed now! I love telling people all about it and honestly everyone needs to have a squatty potty. It's like turning your toilet into a throne! It is best thing I've bought in a long time!"

Jaclynn Ash

I doubted the "SQUATTY POTTY"!

Growing up I never had any issues with my bowel movements. The toilets in my childhood home were very low to the ground which naturally made my legs squat. In 1999 I graduated from High School and began living in apartments and homes other than my childhood home. During the past 10 years I have realized that it wasn't so easy for me anymore. I'm very short and it seems that most toilets are very high. When I first heard of the "SQUATTY POTTY" I laughed! "Are you kidding me? Like that works!" My mother in law was convinced that it works and she bought us one for a Christmas gift. I was very stubborn and didn't even want to try it out. It sat in my bathroom for about 2 weeks before I tried it! So I sat down put my feet on the SQUATTY POTTY and before I knew it I had already had a bowel movement. It was amazing! I sent a text to my mother in law praising her for such a great gift! My body definitely needed to be in it's natural squatting position for me to be able to easily have bowel movements. I am a TRUE believer in the "SQUATTY POTTY"!

Misha

I've had a lifelong problem with constipation and even on a laxative regime I never felt comfortable. Now, at last, with a daily dose of stool softeners and the use of the SQUATTY POTTY, I not only have regular elimination but I also have a more complete movement every time, often more than once a day. Now I finally have what my husband had bragged about for over forty years!!!

Kathi

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"Squatting is the most effective natural remedy for most colorectal disorders"

Dr. Sikirov, Israel Journal of Medical Studies, 1987

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If you have questions or would like to order over the phone, please give me a call at 503-771-3904 or email mike (at) TheRawDiet.com

Best Regards,

Mike Snyder, store owner, The Raw Diet Health Shop

Here are some videos on The Squatty Potty that will help you choose the best size.