There are media reports that the China Tourism Bureau wants to start a “toilet revolution” that will “eliminate the traditional squatting toilet” and add tens of thousands of new toilets nationwide. “Squatting” and “sitting”, which is more scientific and healthy, which is more suitable for you? Do you have the right posture to go to the toilet? As every household is now basically a toilet, let’s discuss what posture should be taken for “sitting” toilets. Generally speaking, when using the toilet, the upper body is recommended to straighten the chest and slightly lean forward, and then adjust the details of the posture according to their comfort level; of course, if it is squatting there is no chest problem, the posture can be restored to the natural state. Then pay full attention and do not have distracting behavior. If constipation occurs, defecation difficulties, at this time do not die force, which is not only detrimental to defecation, but may add unnecessary pressure to your cardiovascular, especially patients with related underlying disease taboo! You know, many heart attack patients are in the toilet suddenly, is because of improper force, the bowel movement did not come down, the blood vessels first burst. In the time of poor defecation, appropriate anal lifting is actually more effective. In addition, the toilet should not be too long, not too much pressure, to do regular bowel movements can be. Which of the two toileting methods is more scientific? 1, squat: theoretically squatting is easier to defecate The anal hospital experts said that from the physiological structure, squatting defecation is more in line with human physiology, theoretically defecation should be smoother. This is mainly because when people squat, the pressure on the abdomen is greater than when sitting, which can reduce abdominal force, which helps defecation. The human body has a U-shaped puborectal muscle, which starts from one side of the pubic bone, after the rectum around a circle, connected to the other side of the pubic bone, forming a ring, just to pull the rectal hooks, so that the rectum forms a tip forward angle, which is the anus angle. “People in the general sitting position, the anal angle is about 80 ° ~ 90 °, while the squatting position, the anal angle can reach 100 ° -110 °. Theoretically, the larger the anal angle, the straighter the rectum, the smoother the bowel movement.” When people are squatting, the human body curve back to the most primitive state, the legs apart, the anus will also naturally separate, the anal dilator muscle propped open, this time is actually more convenient defecation. Reminder: squatting too long prone to hemorrhoids But say squatting is definitely better than sitting, which is again not true. Because squatting posture for a short time helps defecate, but squatting for a long time, but also easy to have other problems. For example, it is obvious that squatting for a long time, the venous reflux around the anus will be affected, and if this is the case for a long time, the risk of hemorrhoids is increased. 2, sitting: sitting reduces leg pressure and is more time consuming Defecation position does not directly lead to anorectal disease, sitting defecation also does not increase the risk of hemorrhoids, constipation, colitis, appendicitis and colon cancer and other diseases, but sitting is relatively comfortable, someone reading a book and newspaper on the commode, extending the toilet time, from this perspective, it is not impossible to increase the incidence of hemorrhoids. Compared to squatting, sitting does not have the effect of gravity such as the abdomen facing down, the evacuation time is longer, the abdomen exerts more force and is more time consuming. Squatting stool or sitting stool, which is more hygienic? From a hygienic point of view, after the toilet flush the toilet, will be fecal bacteria such as E. coli flying up, contaminating the air and toilet seat, so the toilet to take squatting is more conducive to clean and hygienic, one per person, safe and hygienic, even indirect contact between people will not happen, so there is no problem of mutual transmission of disease. What’s more, it is easy to use and saves precious water. Although most people prefer to sit at home, but out and about, I’m afraid most people like squatting, which is also from the hygiene point of view. In fact, whether squatting or sitting stool, under normal circumstances are not harmful to health. The time of the bowel movement should not be too long, it is best to control within 5 minutes. In addition, the elderly should pay special attention to eat more vegetables and fruits and other fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation, while developing the habit of regular bowel movements, defecation should not be too Mongolian force.