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My wife and I just recently had a baby(she did most the work) and around the same time I was constipated. Now, I noticed that when she went into labor the doctor pulled out some stirrups so she could get that extra little push to help get the baby out. I was thinking to my self (notice, this was after
14 hours with almost no food and standing the whole time) why can't I have that in the bathroom so I could get rid of my constipation?
I was thinking that if the stalls had swing around stirrups built into the walls and maybe a little handle that could be used for pushing, we would all be a little happier. Lots of people would have the broom handle pushed out by now. The handle I was thinking of could be placed on the front lip of the bowl, or even modify the bowl a bit so that it could be the handle too. I don't know, what do you think?
just when you thought it was safe.....
http://www.breathin...salvas-maneuver.htm
[po, May 21 2002, last modified Oct 06 2004]
Rocking Horse Toilet
http://www.elseware...s/rocking_horse.htm
This recently cropped up on a blog I read. [ry4an, Oct 06 2004]
Constipation = civilization
http://archive.salo...06/22/constipation/
"...some of our great thinkers, from Martin Luther to Ben Franklin and beyond, have been afflicted with clogged bowels." [horripilation, Oct 06 2004]
Squatty Potty
https://www.youtube...watch?v=YbYWhdLO43Q
It is commercial now [barnzenen, Oct 08 2015]
[link]
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That sounds like a dark road indeed. |
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What about a giant centrifuge, to add some G-force? |
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What about the other "labour-saving" devices - like forceps? |
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Try Epsom Salts. Much easier |
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I know most of you thought this idea was dead, but I just had to mention something. My son is learning to use the potty, so we have a step stool for him to use when he has to pee. Well, I just had Mother Nature tell me something and I decided to use his bathroom instead of mine (it was closer) and I put my foot up on his stool. Let me tell you, with the added benefit of the stool I shot that turtle head straight down the pipe and I saw no more of it. Really made a difference. I still think this idea has some merit. |
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[barnzenen] Try a phone book. Works just as well and it's easier to explain. |
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restrooms for the handicapped have those handrails
which are nice. |
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This brings to mind the increased popularity of caesareans - a "way out" for the chronically constipated? |
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see link bob. (hermoroids are the very least of your problem) |
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Actually the throne type toilets are very unphysiologic. For thousands of years folks crapped by squatting down. They still do, in Italy - I found the toilets there are holes in the floor with a place to put your foot on either side. I am still not clear what you do with your pants during this - maybe hang them on the wall. Bringing up the knee is a good way to increase intra-abdominal pressure. This realization led to things like birthing stools, squatting deliveries etc. But nothing for the toilet ... yet. |
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The device could be a toilet seat with the stirrups built in. It could be an add-on to the normal toilet. |
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Straining at the stool (or baby) can indeed cause hemorrhoids. But it has got to come out somehow. |
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So, bungston, you with me or against me? |
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http://NaturesPlatform.com has the only true squatting device for an ordinary toilet. |
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It also has a wealth of information on the health-benefits of squatting. Doctors are really going to be embarrassed when they realize how many operations they have performed unnecessarily. |
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If only they had these in Luther's day. Take the idea to the Vatican, they may want to bake it. |
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The Squatty Potty ad deserves much praise. |
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