It is believed that a person does not need to sleep on your left side, as this is bad for the heart. However, scientists from Germany named six reasons why sleep in this position will benefit our health.
Prevention of heartburn. Sleep on the left side causes gastric fluid to remain in the stomach, rather than pushes it into the esophagus. But God sleep on the right has the opposite effect, which can cause heartburn. Especially recommended to sleep on your left side after eating spicy food.
Anti-snoring. When we sleep on his back, the tongue and throat muscles as if in contact with the pharynx, which causes a variety of unpleasant sounds by passing air. Sleep on your left side places the muscles in a neutral position and prevents snoring. Also on the left side it is recommended to sleep victims of obstructive sleep apnea.
Improved digestion. Sleep on your left side facilitates the movement of digestive waste products from the small intestine to the fat. As a result of improved digestion.
A healthy lymphatic system. In this position, the body receives a sufficient amount of time to remove toxins, waste and lymphatic fluid. The fact that the left side of our body's lymphatic is paramount, and it is in this position, we encourage it clean.
Improved circulation. Lie on your left side is useful for pregnant women, as thus optimizing blood flow to the fetus, the heart and the kidneys. And because the blood circulation improves, sleep on your left side is useful for patients with varicose veins.
Other advantages. Sleep on your left side improves the health of the heart, spleen, prevents pain in the back and neck, as well as relieve the burden of the spine.