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Tabo and Toilet Paper
Jan. 13th, 2019 12:40 pmI was born in the Philippines, but raised in the United States, so this is how I learned to use the toilet. When I was growing up, I was taught to use a tabo (pronoinced: TAH-boh) which is a designated bowl or container, sometimes with or without a handle, for washing the backside after using the toilet. Then, wipe dry with toilet paper. This was normal to me. One can even use the tabo (or 'dipper' as some Americans have called it)
This guy made an excellent video on the tabo and its uses. www.youtube.com/watch
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Anyway, I apologize for the babble. Like I said, I use the tabo and dry off with toilet paper. Considering how often I have to use the toilet when on the protocol, cost for the paper would end up being ridiculous. So using the tabo first helps to save some money as well as be more hygienic.
Also, washing your backside is especially helpful if you are prone to hemorrhoids, even painful ones. I have had this years experience before I got on the protocol and found success by using a combination of tabo with hot water and buckeye salve on the inflamed area. I think I tried cold water once as per recommended by a friend and that just made things worst. Hot water washing was the key! Another woman had hemorrhoids the same time I did and she had surgery for it. Mine went away with proper hydration, food, and toilet practices. Yet another way I saved money!
I should add that washing your hands before and after using the toilet , no matter what method of cleaning you use, is a required practice! Please teach your children this and help them understand why. Sometimes just imposing rules without explaining will not instill good habits.
This guy made an excellent video on the tabo and its uses. www.youtube.com/watch
( Story.. )
Anyway, I apologize for the babble. Like I said, I use the tabo and dry off with toilet paper. Considering how often I have to use the toilet when on the protocol, cost for the paper would end up being ridiculous. So using the tabo first helps to save some money as well as be more hygienic.
Also, washing your backside is especially helpful if you are prone to hemorrhoids, even painful ones. I have had this years experience before I got on the protocol and found success by using a combination of tabo with hot water and buckeye salve on the inflamed area. I think I tried cold water once as per recommended by a friend and that just made things worst. Hot water washing was the key! Another woman had hemorrhoids the same time I did and she had surgery for it. Mine went away with proper hydration, food, and toilet practices. Yet another way I saved money!
I should add that washing your hands before and after using the toilet , no matter what method of cleaning you use, is a required practice! Please teach your children this and help them understand why. Sometimes just imposing rules without explaining will not instill good habits.
