What you’ve described is a mix of a legitimate posture technique and a false medical claim.
🚽 ✔️ What is actually correct
The posture advice you mentioned is real and evidence-based. It’s commonly called the “squatty posture” or “toilet positioning technique.”
It includes:
- Knees higher than hips (using a small stool/footrest)
- Leaning slightly forward
- Elbows resting on knees
- Relaxing the abdomen
🧠 Why it works
This position straightens the rectum by relaxing the puborectalis muscle, making bowel movements:
- Easier
- Less straining
- More complete
It is often recommended for people with constipation or difficulty passing stool.
❌ The false claim
The idea that you can remove “13 kilograms of waste in one night” is not medically possible.
That type of claim usually comes from:
- Detox scams
- Colon cleansing misinformation
- Misleading health marketing
The human colon does not store anywhere near that amount of waste.
🩺 Evidence-based ways to manage constipation
If constipation is the concern, safe methods include:
- Drinking enough water
- Eating fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains)
- Regular physical activity
- Establishing a consistent bathroom routine
- Short-term use of doctor-recommended laxatives if needed
⚠️ When to see a doctor
Seek medical advice if there is:
- Persistent constipation (>2–3 weeks)
- Severe abdominal pain
- Blood in stool
- Sudden change in bowel habits
If you want, I can explain how fiber actually works in the gut, or give a natural constipation relief meal plan.
