Only in desperation while overseas in countries where the facilities only 
cater to this method. I'm afraid I enjoy a good sit down for time consuming 
eliminations. I suppose constipation would be another desperate situation in 
which I might try that but I have the opposite problem. Let us know if it is 
effective though.

Leonie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marilyn Harris" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 12:44 AM
Subject: Paleo Pooping


>
> Ahem.  :-)
>
> Has anyone thought or even tried this more natural method of elimination? 
> Meaning the squat method?
>
> Here is a good explanation:
>
> http://www.naturesplatform.com/health_benefits.html
>
> I have been trying to do this fo a little while now (although my problem I 
> think is muscle tension in the bowels) and it seems to give a fuller 
> movement. What is interesting is that the so-called sigmoid colon (the 
> last bit before the rectum) straightens out somewhat which aids in a more 
> complete bowel movement.  Or at least that seems to be the claim.
>
> I have never heard about all of this until just a few weeks ago searching 
> for natural means of eliminating constipation (always a concern, 
> unfortunately).
>
> Anyhow, I hope this can help people out here....
>
> Marilyn