7 Reasons Why You Should Sleep On Your Left Side

Your sleeping position is typically determined by "whatever gets you there"-type circumstances. There are seven strong reasons why sleeping on your left side is the ideal sleeping position. Not persuaded? Follow along as we list the ways.

7.Enhances Digestion

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Did your parents ever warn you about eating before bed because it would cause you to gain weight by sitting there all night? Although it's a common misconception, digestion happens whether you're awake or asleep. A nighttime or midnight snack serves a purpose, too. While we sleep, our bodies are still active and require some nourishment to make the most of that time. Even though digestion will happen regardless of how you sleep, laying on your left side will enable your body to accomplish the process with the least amount of effort. This is so because lying on the left side of the body makes it easier for food to enter the big intestine because our stomachs are located on the left side of the abdomen. Additionally, it prevents the pancreas from being directly on top of the stomach, allowing the free flow of digestive enzymes.