Squatting during defecation—by elevating legs with a stool—straightens the rectum, relaxes the puborectalis muscle, and widens the anorectal angle for easier, faster bowel movements. This natural pooping posture reduces straining, constipation, hemorrhoids, and pelvic floor stress. Studies show squatting cuts evacuation time to about one minute versus 4–15 when sitting, with nearly full symptom relief […]
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Does Your Body Digest Warm Water Better Than Cold? | Q&A
There is some evidence to suggest that warm water may be better for digestion than cold water because it can help to relax the muscles in the digestive tract and increase blood flow to the digestive system. However, the temperature of the water is not the only factor that affects digestion, and individual preferences and […]
