Long-term use of conventional toilets causes wastes to collect and harden in the lower regions of the colon (illustrated here.) - Y% r( s- w: k' Y 8 U7 F# L+ z/ Y6 e7 ZYou may not notice this fecal stagnation – until one day it manifests as appendicitis or diverticulosis or inflammatory bowel disease or cancer. Squatting helps keep the colon clean and free of disease. - Y' Z; b( l/ R4 S$ r; H/ mYou may feel there's "no problem" simply because you have not yet experienced the ease and completeness of natural elimination. Once you become familiar with squatting, your standards will be much higher. ) W7 V5 L9 x' e+ i 1 g4 b8 h: C7 @ r% iThe following picture shows one reason why squatting is more effective. Other reasons are discussed on the Health Benefits page. # v9 v# p" L. ^3 {3 @& k6 \ X