Yes, I did that in wilderness campgrounds when the toilets were filthy.
http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=how+to+shit+in+the+woods&Go.x=9&Go.y=7&Go=Go
is funny and true.
Some casual exercise and enough liquid in the diet should help with 
constipation.

William


Marilyn Harris wrote:
> 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
>