Does The Squatty Potty Work? Study Finds Toilet Stool Could Solve Bowel Issues

This study shows that these simple devices may help symptoms like constipation, bloating and incomplete emptiness and can help people have more comfortable and effective bowel movements.” Researchers say these toilet stools work because the body is meant to be in a squatting position for defecation but sitting on western-style toilets create a position that makes the process more difficult. The new findings could be a big help to the one in six Americans that experience constipation. “Bowel movements are difficult to talk about and not a lot of people want to bring up their constipation,” said Ohio State University physical therapist Rachel Shepherd in a statement. “But if there’s something as simple as changing the position by adding a stool, then that’s an easy fix that anyone can add in.”
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