Why? Because a full squat position is the NATURAL way to defecate. Toddlers will naturally squat down to relieve themselves. Do you think our caveman ancestors (Grok) would have known what to do with such a device like the toilet?
No! Of course not. Grok would have just done what felt good and this was his natural instinct. This natural urge to fully squat down to do number twos is something that not only EASY but is a HEALTHY and FUNCTIONAL way to use the bathroom!
Not only do you get a FULL movement and evacuation you do so with minimal effort. You massage your organs at the same time, you stretch out your spine and you also get a great stretch in all your lower body muscles that sometimes NEVER see that range of movement. Keeping them moveing and keeping them flexible can only mean that when you're old and grey you will not need anyone to help you do something that you should always have the ability to do. Age should not prevent you from using the bathroom alone. Plus, even as a 90 year old, you'll have a pretty cool squat!!
Grok had his shit sorted, excuse the pun! haha He knew that he could eliminate all waste, and do it as quick as possible if he squatted down instead of sitting on top of something.
The lillipad has been invented to help us re-connect with our Grok selves!!
The lillipad is a wooden stool designed to help you get in to a proper position with having to stand on your toilet seat or instead of having it taken out! haha
There are other benefits to squatting and they are:
Proactive in avoiding colon cancer
Alleviate hemroids (hemorrhoids)
Optimum birthing position (gets you pregnant ladies prepared for birth and better control)
Beneficial spinal stretch (as discussed above)
Help prevent Knee and hip and degenerative disk diseases
What do you have to lose? Give it ago. You be the judge. I first experienced squatting this wonderful way of using the bathroom about a year ago now and have not looked back (unless it was a freezing cold morning and getting undressed was not an option!! haha) In hindsight I think never having to sit on a cold toilet seat again is a good enough reason to give it up!!
Post to comments your thoughts and let me know if you've had ago!!
Health & Chi
Shane Richards
Lifestyle and Movement Coach and Educator
Nice Shane :) luv the blog :) lol go you.. I'm still yet to give it a go but you'll be the first to know hehe :)
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Hahaha tomorrow morning, give it ago!! Send me a txt! haha
ReplyDeleteYou'll never go back! :)
I'm waiting for that msg!! lol
I HAVE TRIED THIS METHOD AND I HAVE ENCOURAGED MY CHILDREN WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN "BACKED UP" (DUE TO MEDICATION)TO ALSO AND I CAN VOUCH FOR THAT IT IS A WINNER
ReplyDeleteThat white toilet platform is awesome! Where did you get it? You wouldn't have the plans for it, would you?? I think the Lillipad looks cool but dont want to drop $170 on it; may end up just building something similar. thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI wish I had the plans.
A friend of mine who is great with things like that built it for me. I got one built for the same reason. If you email me your contact details i could see if my friend would be interested in making you one cheaper.
Can't hurt to ask.
:)
Email: smjrichards@hotmail.com
Hi Shane, you have completely referenced my design, product and name without even giving a link to the Lillipad website? ... there are plans available for $8 to download or genuine Lillipads to buy. Visit www.Lillipad.co.nz or google "Lillipad"
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