This Is Why You Should Sleep on Your Left Side
You're already aware of just how important getting enough sleep is for your mental and
physical wellness.
But did you know that the position in which you sleep can be another essential factor
for getting quality rest?
And not only that; It helps ensure that your body functions properly.
Catching some Zzz's on your left side can have many benefits and in this video, we will
explore some of the main reasons you should opt for this sleeping position!
Number 1 – Boosts the Lymphatic System
Because the left side of your body is the dominant lymphatic side, sleeping on that
side helps your body to better filter lymph fluid and waste through your lymph nodes.
Research also suggests that resting on your left side can help your body handle waste
elements from the brain even more efficiently.
This brain cleansing may be beneficial in lowering your risk of developing Alzheimer's,
Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Number 2 – Improves Digestion
Sleeping on your left side may be more beneficial for digestion than sleeping on the right because
gravity works in our favor on the left side.
In particular, laying on one's left side makes it easier for food waste to pass from the
large intestine into the descending colon.
Thus, improving your chances of having a bowel movement first thing when you wake up.
In addition, because the stomach is on the left side of the body, sleeping on that side
allows your stomach and pancreas to hang in their natural position.
This helps ensure that the development of pancreatic enzymes and other digestive processes
run smoothly and efficiently.
Number 3 – Reduces Acid Reflux
While lying on your right side can further aggravate acid reflux, lying on your left
side can minimize it because the stomach is on the same side.
And the best part is that you should notice symptoms subside fairly quickly.
If you are experiencing heartburn after eating, lay down on your left side for about 10 minutes,
and you'll feel much better.
Number 4 – Relieves Back Pain
Chronic back pain can have many causes.
Perhaps you sit at a desk all day, or maybe you do heavy lifting at your job.
In any case, it's no fun!
But you can try sleeping on your left side.
It takes the pressure off your spine and relieves pain, allowing for a more comfortable night's
sleep.
Number 5 – Good For Your Heart
You can help your heart do its job more effectively by simply sleeping on your left side.
It also helps blood flow throughout your body.
The reason this position is better than others has to do with gravity.
It reduces your heart's cardiac workload and oxygen demand.
It also has the added benefit of speeding up both lymph drainage toward the heart and
aortic propagation away from it.
Number 6 – Reduces Snoring
If your loud snoring keeps your mate up all night, try sleeping on your left side.
This should solve the problem.
See, what happens is that as you breathe, airflow causes relaxed tissues in your throat
to vibrate, resulting in the sounds of snoring.
And when you sleep on your back, it's the worst, because the tissues around your airway
are pulled down by gravity, making your airway tighter.
And well, this results in even louder snoring.
Sleeping on your left side basically keeps your tongue and throat in a neutral position,
allowing for better airflow and better rest.
Number 7 – Ideal For Pregnant Women
During pregnancy, women go through many changes, which can be really uncomfortable.
But, there are ways to make things a little bit easier.
When it comes to bedtime, the best position for a pregnant woman is to sleep on her left
side.
It helps with circulation, increases blood flow to the uterus and fetus, keeps the uterus
from putting pressure on the kidneys, and of course, relieves pressure on the back.
This is actually the position most recommended by doctors for pregnant women.
As you can see, sleeping on your left side has many benefits.
So why not make it your regular way of sleeping?!
Just take note that if you suffer from heart disease, glaucoma, or carpal tunnel syndrome,
any of these can impede the benefits of sleeping in this position.
And if you are still trying to figure out which position is best for you, you can always
talk to your doctor about it.
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