Sleep expert and chiropractor Dr. John Douillard says that sleeping on the left side of your body can give you significant benefits and help improve your overall health.
Here are the top reasons why you should sleep on your left side and not sleep on your right side.
Digestion: The stomach and the pancreas are on the left side of our body, so sleeping on the left side will actually help them function properly. When you go to bed, the undigested toxins move from your small intestine to the large one, and then finally make their way to the colon. Once they’re in the colon, they are excreted in the morning. This is why you should sleep on your left side; it helps this process run more smoothly.
Heart Health: Your heart is located on the left side of your body. So it makes sense when experts say that you should not sleep on your right side, but instead, sleep on your left side. By sleeping on your left side, you allow for a smoother blood flow towards your heart.
Pregnant Women: Women need to spend as much time as possible sleeping on their left side. It helps take pressure off their backs and also helps with blood flow to the uterus and fetus.
Snoring: By sleeping on the left side, you are actually keeping your tongue and throat in a neutral position. This will help keep your airway clear so you can breathe properly.