A study by researcher Dov Sikirov showed that people found it easier to defecate and felt more completely evacuated when using a squatting position compared to a standard sitting position.

Adopting a squatting position for defecation, which can be emulated by raising the feet to a 30-degree angle, may reduce the risk of hemorrhoids and diverticulosis.

Chronic stress can be detrimental to gut health by reducing blood flow, which impairs the production of the protective mucus layer and can lead to a more aggressive immune response and food sensitivities.