Your sleeping position can significantly impact your health. Among the various positions, sleeping on your left side offers notable benefits. Here’s how:
Prevents Nighttime Heartburn:
For those with acid reflux or GERD, “sleeping on their left side helps maintain the stomach below the esophagus,” reducing acid flow back into the esophagus.
Improves Spleen and Liver Function:
The spleen, located on the left, operates more efficiently with “increased blood flow,” aiding in impurity filtration. Conversely, sleeping on your right can cause liver congestion; the left-side position “facilitates improved neutralization and processing of toxins.”