We all know that sleep is essential for a person’s mental and physical health, and it has recently become clear that the way we sleep may be another important factor that plays a major role in a person’s health.
Research and studies have proven that sleeping on the left side of the body allows a person to sleep comfortably, and gives him several health benefits, according to what was reported by the Life Hack website.
1- Improves the lymphatic system
According to Ayurveda, sleeping on the left side allows your body to excrete lymph fluids and waste through the lymph nodes.
2- Improves digestion
Sleeping on the left side of the body allows food to pass from the large intestine to the colon. In addition, sleeping on the left side allows the stomach and pancreas to hang naturally, which helps increase the production of digestive enzymes.
3- It protects the heart
Sleeping on the left side helps relieve pressure on the heart because gravity facilitates the exit of waste and impurities into the blood and heart.
4- Beneficial for pregnant women
A pregnant woman sleeping on her left side helps relieve pressure on the back, reduces fetal pressure on the liver, and increases blood flow to the uterus, kidneys, and fetus. Therefore, doctors advise pregnant women to spend most of their sleep periods on the left side.
5- Relieves heartburn
Studies have shown that sleeping on the left side of the body reduces heartburn and esophagus during sleep.
6- It relieves back pain
People with back pain may feel comfortable sleeping on their left side because it relieves pressure on the spine.
