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Some of us are back sleepers, some use the starfish, and the list goes on. The act of choosing a sleep position each night is something most of us don’t consciously think about before shut-eye. We simply close our eyes and doze off into dreamland. But what if we started really paying attention, making the conscious effort to sleep in certain positions? Well it turns out there are sleep positions that can help us achieve optimum health. Research suggests that for many people, sleeping on the left side may be an optimal position for health as well as better sleep. This theory originated in India, stemming from Ayurveda (the traditional Hindu system of medicine, based on the idea of balance in bodily systems). Sleeping on your left side is believed to be good for digestion, your back, as well as your heart, all based on the positioning of the human organs. Here are 6 potential benefits to sleeping on your left side. Better lymphatic system efficiency According to Ayurvedic medicine, your body is able to better filter lymph fluid and waste when you sleep on the left side. This is because the left side of your body is the dominant lymphatic side. On the other hand, sleeping on your right side can decrease the lymphatic system's efficiency. Western research has also found that sleeping on your left side helps the body process waste materials from the brain. Improved digestion Sleeping on your left side is better for digestion thanks to gravity. Food waste is more easily able to move through your digestive system. This sleep position also allows the stomach and pancreas to hang naturally (your stomach is on the left side of the body - See below image). Healthy heart Pregnant women have forever been told by their doctors to sleep on the left side to improve circulation to the heart. But for those of you who aren’t pregnant (or a woman) can still benefit from better circulation. Pressure is taken off the heart as gravity helps facilitate lymph drainage toward and aortic circulation away from the heart. BETTER PREGNANCY For pregnant women, sleeping on the left side not only improves circulation to the heart but also helps to relieve pressure on the back, keep the uterus from squeezing the liver, and increases blood flow to the uterus, kidneys, and fetus. Reduced heartburn The Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology published a study that found that sleeping on your left side can help reduce acid reflux symptoms. The reason being once again that your stomach lies on the left side. Relief of back pain If you’re suffering from back pain, sleeping on your left side may help you get a better night’s sleep as it relieves pressure on the spine. These are all great reasons for you to switch up your sleep position if you’re not already a left-side sleeper, but it’s important to keep in mind that this position is not beneficial to everyone (including those with heart disease, sleep apnea, glaucoma, and carpel tunnel syndrome). If you’re not sure what sleep position is best for you, it's best to consult a medical professional. And if you’re ready to make the switch, make sure you have a mattress that’s ideal for side sleeping. It’s important to have a mattress that’s not too firm or too soft, that will help relieve pressure on the hips and shoulders (we recommend an Endy 😉). Happy Zzz’s!
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Zašto trebamo spavati na lijevoj strani Posljednja istraživanja pokazala su da spavanje na lijevoj strani može doprinijeti zdravlju mnogih organa Položaj u kojem spavate utječe na vaše opće zdravlje, znate li to? Posljednja istraživanja pokazala su da spavanje na lijevoj strani može doprinijeti zdravlju mnogih organa, a portal HealthDigezt objavio je popis nekoliko mogućih koristi spavanja na lijevoj strani. Poboljšava funkcioniranje limfnog sustava Limfni sustav ima ključnu ulogu u odstranjivanju otpada i toksina iz našeg sistema. Stručnjaci kažu da je najveći dio limfnog sustava smješten na našoj lijevoj strani i zato spavanje na toj strani može pomoći tijelu da efektivnije procesuira otpad. S obzirom da limfni sustav transportira masti, proteine i druge važne supstance do vaših tkiva, ležanje na lijevoj strani omogućava vašim stanicama da brže dobe ove supstance. Omogućava slezeni da bolje odradi svoj posao Slezena je najveći organ u limfnom sustavu i također se nalazi u lijevom dijelu tijela i kada spavate na toj strani ona radi bolje. Glavni razlog za to je gravitacija - pospješuje protok krvi kroz slezenu i omogućava joj da brže filtrira nečistoće. Pospješuje eliminaciju "smeća" Prostor između tankog i debelog crijeva također je na lijevoj strani. Gravitacijske sile olakšavaju "otpadu" da prijeđe iz tankog u debelo crijevo. Može smanjiti noćnu žgaravicu Patite li od stalne žgaravice dobro je spavati na lijevoj strani da ulovite barem malo sna. U toj će poziciji vaš želudac biti smješten između sfinktera koji ga spaja s jednjakom. Spavanje na lijevoj strani onemogućava da se sadržaj želuca vraća u jednjak. Spašava vašu jetru od preopterećenja S obzirom da je jetra na desnoj strani tijela ležanje na toj strani može napraviti pritisak na ovaj organ. Lijeva pozicija pak neće dopustiti toksinima i drugim štetnim supstancama da preopterete jetru. Dobro je za srce Lijeva strana srca prima krv iz pluća i pumpa ga u vaše tijelo. Zato spavanje na lijevoj strani može pomoći srcu da kvalitetnije i jednostavnije napravi svoj posao. Kada spavate na lijevoj strani gravitacija poboljšava funckiju vašeg krvotoka.