Is it true that the number of hours you sleep is as important to your health as the posture in which you sleep? Now that you’ve found that sleeping on your left side is not just a matter of personal preference, but rather a technique that has several health benefits, you may want to think again about the posture in which you prefer to sleep. In the following paragraphs you will find an overview of the possible health benefits of sleeping on the left side as a technique for better sleep.
Natural Ways to Improve Digestion
As for digestion, one of the main reasons to sleep on your left side is that it is good for the digestive system. Thanks to the law of gravity, our digestive system can function more efficiently when we are on our left side. This is because of the position of our body. Waste from the colon may be easily transported to the sloping part of the colon if the digestive system is organized in this way. Because of this, you will find that it is less difficult to maintain regular, painless digestion throughout the night. You will also notice that it is less difficult to go to bed after dinner.
A modest improvement in the condition of the heart
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