5 Reasons Why You Should Sleep On Your Left Side

Mar 29, 2018

We all have our favorite sleeping position, and majority of people prefer sleeping on their right side. But did you know that some positions aren’t good for you, and could even be harmful?

If you prefer sleeping in a star or fetal position, or face down on your pillow, then you might want to keep reading. There is a much better position that will help you rest smarter and healthier!
 

Positions like starfish, fetal, and face down are main contributors to back and neck pain. Scientists also say that sleeping on your right side may contribute to chronic heartburn and aggravate your symptoms further. Sleeping on your back also leads to louder snoring and sleep apnea, while sleeping on your stomach flattens the natural curve of the spine and leads to lower back problems.

Here are five reasons why you should ditch these other sleeping positions and switch to your left side!
 

Sleeping on your left side keeps your stomach and esophagus above gastric acid levels, which alleviates heartburn and other gastrointestinal issues. This incline will help food move easier from the small to large intestine.
 

When you lay on your left side, it’s easier for your body to drain its fluids into your spleen just by using gravity.
 

Sleeping on your left helps lymph drainage towards your heart, which takes a workload off of it while you sleep.
 

Speaking of lymph nodes, which are found in the neck and armpit areas, they are most dominant on your left side, so sleeping in this position will make it easier for them to filter toxins, lymph fluid, and waste.
 

If you have varicose veins, it’s a good idea to sleep on your left side. It alleviates pressure on your vena cava, which is the largest vein in your body.

The health benefits associated with sleeping on the left side are absolutely beneficial and worth taking into consideration the next time you lay down for a good night’s rest.

Will you be changing how you sleep? We would love to know your thoughts :)