Sound sleep is the key to mental and physical well-being, but the notable point is also that sleep position may be another significant factor in the quest for the best health.
Our sleep positions have extensive effects on the body.
Particularly, many researchers suggest that, sleeping on the left side may be the beneficial to better health and better sleep for many people.






Question is that why doctors suggest about sleeping on the left side? Answer is that it may be good for our back, our digestion, and ultimately our hearts due to the positions of different organs. 

Here are some possible benefits that may be achieved while lying on your left side in order to sleep.

1. Strong lymphatic system.

Ayurveda medicine research shows that sleeping on your left side enables your body to better filter lymph fluid and waste via the lymph nodes as the left side of our body is the leading lymphatic side. On other hand, western research has also established the opinion that sleeping on the left side can help the body process waste materials from the brain.




2. Improved digestion.


It is the simple matter of gravity that makes preferable to the right sleeping on the left side. Definitely, lying on the left side allows food waste to easily move from the large intestine into the descending colon. Sleeping on the left side also enables the stomach and pancreas to hang naturally as naturally our stomach lies on the left side of the body which can maintain the development of pancreatic enzymes and other digestive processes humming.

3. A healthy heart.

Doctors always recommend that pregnant women should sleep on their left side for improving circulation to the heart. It does not mean that sleeping on left side is only beneficial to women (pregnant or not), it is useful and helps to take some pressure off the heart, as gravity can facilitate both lymph drainage toward and aortic circulation away from the heart. Sleeping on the left or right side is best for heart health.

4. Perfect for pregnant women.

Sleeping on the left side doesn’t only improve pregnant women’s circulation. It can also help to relieve pressure on the back, keep the uterus from squeezing the liver, and increase blood flow to the uterus, kidneys, and fetus. For this reason, doctors tend to recommend that pregnant women spend as much of their sleep time as possible on their left sides.




5. Reduction in heartburn.

A research published in The Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology found that lying on the left side can care reduce acid reflux symptoms. It is due to the fact that our stomach lies on the left side. Equally, lying on the right side may worsen these symptoms. The special effects are fairly instant; if you’re stressed with heartburn after a meal, do try taking a 10-minute lie-down on your left side and observe the quick results.

6. Relief in back pain.

Individuals who suffer from chronic back pain may relax from switching to left-side sleeping. That’s due to sleeping on your left side can relieve pressure on the spine. Feeling more relaxed, ultimately, will improve your possibilities of getting a happy night’s sleep.




Conclusion:

It may be or may not be your prior routine to sleep on your left side but in case you might have been suffering from heart disease, sleep apnea, glaucoma, and carpal tunnel syndrome, then this technique may not benefit from side sleeping. It is always a good idea to consult a medical professional for the final opinion.  


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