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The Fiber Myth
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The Fiber Myth
by Jonathan Isbit, Jul 18, 2002 12:00AM
Your comments reinforce the general misconception that diverticulosis is caused by a low fiber diet. This theory arose because the underdeveloped world does not get diverticulosis (or hemorrhoids or appendicitis or colon cancer) and gastro-enterologists couldn’t think of any other explanation.
I believe I know the correct explanation: they use the SQUATTING position for elimination. The SITTING position is completely unnatural for this purpose and puts a great strain on the sigmoid colon where the diverticula most often develop.
In the case of appendicitis, incomplete evacuation of the cecum is responsible. It is physically impossible to squeeze the cecum (or the sigmoid) empty in the sitting position. Colon cancer is also a frequent result of this incomplete elimination. The residue accumulates and hardens, exposing the colon to toxic carcinogens.
You can help people avoid a great many gastrointestinal problems by recommending squatting. They can learn an easy way to use this natural method for evacuation at my website http://NaturesPlatform.com.
Thank you.
Jonathan Isbit
I believe I know the correct explanation: they use the SQUATTING position for elimination. The SITTING position is completely unnatural for this purpose and puts a great strain on the sigmoid colon where the diverticula most often develop.
In the case of appendicitis, incomplete evacuation of the cecum is responsible. It is physically impossible to squeeze the cecum (or the sigmoid) empty in the sitting position. Colon cancer is also a frequent result of this incomplete elimination. The residue accumulates and hardens, exposing the colon to toxic carcinogens.
You can help people avoid a great many gastrointestinal problems by recommending squatting. They can learn an easy way to use this natural method for evacuation at my website http://NaturesPlatform.com.
Thank you.
Jonathan Isbit
