Pastor Chris Oyakhilome stunned viewers during the Healing Streams Live event by revealing a simple toilet posture adjustment that could end constipation, straining, and digestive discomfort — and gastroenterologists agree

Pastor Chris Reveals the Proper Way to Use the Toilet — Backed by Medical Science

During Day 2 of the ongoing Healing Streams Live Healing Services, the President of Loveworld Inc., Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, DSc., DSc., DD, delivered an unexpected yet enlightening health insight — the proper way to defecate.

In his teaching, Pastor Chris drew attention to a simple but often overlooked aspect of everyday life: the body’s position during bowel movement. He explained that many common digestive discomforts are linked to how we sit on the toilet.

According to him, the function of a small but important muscle — the puborectalis muscle — determines how easily the body releases waste. In the modern sitting position used on most toilets, this muscle remains partially contracted, creating a bend in the recto-anal angle. This bend can make defecation more difficult, leading to straining, constipation, and other bowel-related issues.

However, when the body assumes a squatting posture, that angle straightens naturally, allowing for smoother and more complete bowel movements. Pastor Chris noted that this squatting position is, in fact, the body’s natural design for proper waste elimination.

To simulate the effect of squatting even when using a regular toilet, he suggested placing a small stool or raised support under the feet while sitting — a simple adjustment that aligns the body for easier passage of stool.

Medical science supports this advice. Studies published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and other medical journals have confirmed that squatting reduces strain and promotes healthier bowel function. Gastroenterologists explain that the posture relaxes the puborectalis muscle, straightens the rectum, and allows the bowels to empty more completely.

Health experts also emphasize that chronic straining due to poor posture can contribute to hemorrhoids, fissures, and other colon-related problems — all of which can be minimized by adopting a squatting position or its modified form.

Pastor Chris concluded his teaching by encouraging listeners to care for their bodies with wisdom and understanding, emphasizing that divine insight applies to all aspects of life — even the most ordinary routines.

This enlightening message bridges faith and science, showing that sometimes, the key to better health lies in the smallest, most practical details of daily living.