It Happened to Elvis
Don't die on the shitter
The rumor is that it happened to Elvis. We don’t know for sure but the rumor is that Elvis died on the shitter.
It is hard to think of a more inglorious end.
Apparently, a significant number of people die on the toilet. I have scoured the internet but the numbers are clearly a closely held state secret of national security. The medical literature (see the link at the bottom) acknowledges the problem but the actual numbers would cause a panic.
One of the reasons that people die on the toilet is valsalva. They strain while taking a crap. While straining they hold their breath. Holding their breath and straining at the same time increases the blood pressure in the brain so they have a brain aneurysm and they die.
Don’t believe me? Google it yourself or check out the link at the end.
How do you prevent it? Squats, of course. Aerobic fitness helps as well. And proper nutrition so that you don’t need to strain is key.
Squats help strengthen your core. A strong core gives you the strength you need to get up and down off the toilet and the strength you need to take care of business. Do your daily squats. How many? A couple more than yesterday is the right number.
Aerobic fitness means your cardiovascular system is strong enough to survive a little straining.
Fitness starts in the kitchen. Good nutrition means that you have enough water-soluble fiber in your system to keep your stools soft. Eat fiber-rich foods and drink enough water. Eating better can save your life; quite literally.
Do squats, maintain your aerobic fitness, and eat better. Don’t die on the shitter. You’ll never live it down.