Some people insist on sleeping on their backs, others are uncomfortable on their backs, and others change sleeping positions easily.
However, there are some important health reasons why you should try to sleep on your left side.
Scientists have concluded that this position protects us from gastroesophageal reflux, as this way stomach juices are less likely to rise up, causing that very bad burning sensation.
Also, sleeping on the left side helps the spleen to function properly, which receives blood better and, therefore, works better, filtering blood and metabolizing iron.
In general, our lymphatic system is favored by sleeping on the left side, which strengthens our body's immunity.
Another organ that is favored by this sleeping position is the liver, which performs all the detoxification that our body needs.
When we sleep on our right side, we make it difficult for it to function and therefore we can unwittingly burden our health.
Sleeping on the left side also has important benefits for heart function, which we can take care of while sleeping too!
Finally, in the case of pregnant women, especially those in the third trimester, sleeping on the left side helps the stomach to empty quickly, reducing swelling and favoring good blood circulation.
