the HealthStep
The HealthStep is a patent-pending design that has been carefully engineered based on the anatomical structure of the human body, specifically the pelvis, the digestive tract, the colon, legs, hips and feet. The footpads are at the precise angle for your body to be in perfect alignment for complete and total elimination.
Studies show that using the squat position for elimination is more effective for complete evacuation of waste and toxins. This position helps prevent hemorrhoids and provides relief from bloating and constipation. Complete elimination of waste and toxins, helps you feel healthier, lighter, and more energetic.
Benefits of using the Healthstep:
*Reduces stool transit time, thereby reducing the risk of toxic build-up.
* Makes elimination easier and more complete, helping make elimination more comfortable.
* Straightens the anal canal, opens the muscles of the pelvic area and angles the rectum to eliminate stressing and straining. Opening the pelvic floor can relieve constipation and bloating.
*Improves the ease and efficiency of emptying the bowel. This helps to avoid the discomforts and consequences of irregularity, thus improving health and the quality of life.
* Minimizes straining during defecation to reduce the risk of bowel herniations and other damage to the lower digestive tract.
Virtually every physician and physiologist who has ever troubled to write on the subject agrees that squatting is the most natural and physiologically sound posture to use for evacuation. This is the conclusion of Professor Alexander Kira, of Cornell University's Center for Housing and Environmental Studies, who conducted a seven-year study of the design of the modern bathroom. His 1976 book, The Bathroom, contains numerous quotations from Western scientists who have deplored the use of the modern commode.2
He quotes Dr. Henry L. Bockus, the author of the standard textbook, Gastro-Enterology:
... The ideal posture for [elimination] is the squatting position, with the thighs flexed upon the abdomen. In this way the capacity of the abdominal cavity is greatly diminished and intra-abdominal pressure is increased, thus encouraging [elimination].1
Dr. Alexander Kira cites an article in the journal American Anthropologist and draws the following conclusion: We must bear in mind that while we regard the use of the water closet as natural, we represent only a relatively small percentage of the world's population, and a percentage that may be said, in an absolute sense, to be wrong, insofar as we have allowed civilization to interfere with our biological functioning.2
1. Bockus, H.L., Gastro-Enterology, (Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co., 1944), Vol. 2, p. 469
2. Kira A. The Bathroom. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1976, revised edition, pp.115,116.
Testimonials
It just felt better using it. The hemorrhoid actually went away. It hasn't come back. -Writer / Producer
I love the HealthStep. I am planning to recommend it to my friends, especially the one's that are pregnant. It really does make things easier. -Pregnancy Coach
I really was not feeling well before I got it. And now I feel ever so much better. - Social Worker
When I first started using it, I was a little bit skeptical. But right away, I noticed a difference. - Architect
I got much more than I expected with the HealthStep. -Bank Manager
Squatting and using the HealthStep, no more creams, no more ointments. I recommend the HealthStep for everyone. -Retired
Yeah, I recommend the HealthStep to anyone who wants to improve their everyday life cause it's helped me a lot. -Musician
At this point I will not go without the HealthStep. It's been really good to me. -Accountant
Now, the HealthStep is part of my life. You can't take it away from me. -Personal Trainer
I feel like I have completely eliminated. For one of the first times in my adult life. -Physical Therapist
Since I've been squatting with the HealthStep, my energy level has gone up ten fold. I feel great everyday. -Medical Intern
"How does the HealthStep help with bloating?
Using the HealthStep for proper elimination helps ensure that your digestive and elimination tract work at their optimal level. When the digestive and elimination tract are working optimally, waste is not left behind. Bloating is reduced.
How does the HealthStep help with constipation?
The HealthStep is the simple, profound solution to achieving the squat position with the modern toilet. The HealthStep puts your body in precise alignment for complete elimination. It helps to open the muscles of the pelvic area, angles the rectum for the best possible mechanical advantage, braces the muscles of the abdomen to supply extra force for the abdominal musculature. This helps to achieve complete elimination.
How does the HealthStep help with hemorrhoids?
The HealthStep is the simple, profound solution to achieving the squat position with the modern toilet. The squat position lessens pressure in the anal and rectal veins thereby removing the stress and strain that can cause hemorrhoids. Also, when one squats to eliminate, it lessens the time one spends sitting on the toilet again, thereby helping to prevent hemorrhoids.
Are my feet supposed to lay flat on the step?
Most people's feet will not lay flat on the footpads. They will be resting slightly on the balls of their feet.
Can everyone use the HealthStep?
The HealthStep is suitable for adults aged 12 and over. Young children should be instructed on the proper use.
I have a custom made toilet; will the HealthStep fit around it?
The HealthStep¥ is designed to be used with just about any toilet. The width of the center opening is 9.5 inches. The HealthStep itself is 16.5"Lx19"Wx8.5"H.
Is the HealthStep safe to stand on?
The HealthStep is not a stepping stool. Do not stand on the HealthStep at anytime. It is designed for you to rest your feet on to achieve the squatting position for elimination.
Do I have to store the HealthStep in the closet?
The HealthStep stores neatly, easily and modestly under your toilet between uses.
