Your Should Sleep On Your Left Side. Researchers Explain Why It Makes A Difference
Mar 29, 2018

Tracy Campbell
Core Spirit member since Dec 24, 2020
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Different people sleep in different positions which they choose due to being the most comfortable one. Those who sleep on the left side, you are enjoying different health benefits. Even though you think you have found the perfect sleeping position for you, you should, if possible, try to sleep on your left side. If you are still unsure, check out the advantages of sleeping on your left side presented below.

Why Should You Sleep on the Left Side?

Don’t Sleep in the Right SideSleep on the Left Side

Better drainage of the lymphatic system

The main task of the lymphatic system is to expel toxins and other waste from the body. Experts believe that the lymphatic system drains into the thoracic duct which is located on the left side. This is why sleeping on the left side can be good. It will speed up the elimination of the waste. What’s more, this bodily system collects protein which has escaped from cells. Sleeping on the left side can bring the proteins to their destination.

Prevents liver congestion

If you have been sleeping on the right side, the liver can easily become congested because it is located on the right side. To prevent this, sleep on the left side so that substances and toxins can be neutralized by the liver before they are eliminated from or gathered in the liver.

Enhanced spleen function

The spleen is part of the lymphatic system and it is found on the left side of the body. Choosing this sleeping position will better the functioning of this organ. This is because gravity enhances the blood flow to the spleen and allows it to filter all waste.

No nighttime heartburn

If you suffer from acid reflux or GERD, try to change your sleeping position to the left side. While in this position, the stomach is below the cardiac sphincter which connects the esophagus and the stomach. By being a left side sleeper, the contents from the stomach will not go back into the esophagus and cause reflux.

The best pose for pregnant women

Pregnant women should definitely opt for this sleeping position, especially during the last trimester, because it will better the blood flow and protect the liver from additional weight by enabling it to work optimally.

Good for the heart

The left side of the heart is the one which pumps blood toward the body. If you sleep on the left side, you will ease the heart’s functioning even when you are asleep.

The Importance of a Healthy Gut

IV or the ileocecal valve is where the junction of the large and small intestine is found. Sleeping on the left side will contribute to a proper removal of waste and you will also help the transfer of the waste from the small into the large intestine. This is how gravity does its job and encourages regular bowel movements.

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