Sleeping on your left side can bring incredible health benefits

Then we have spleen function. Sleeping on your left side assists blood flow to the organ, helping it to function more effectively in filtering impurities from your body and supporting your immune system.

Similarly, your liver can also benefit, since it’s positioned on the right side of your body. Opting to sleep on your left side contributes to better detoxification, aiding your body in processing any toxins and substances.

Pregnant women

According to Sleep Foundation, pregnant women should sleep on their left side when possible, as it makes it easier for the heart to pump blood through the body. This is especially important during the last trimester, as left-side sleeping alleviates pressure on the liver (as mentioned above), and supports heart function.

Side-sleeping in general is considered safer during pregnancy, since sleeping on one’s back has been associated with an increased risk of late stillbirth in some studies.

Healthy bowel movement

The ileocecal valve (don’t worry, I’ve never heard of that either), connects the large and small intestines, and is located on the left side of your body. Reportedly, sleeping on your left side helps to better promote the movement of waste from the small to the large intestine. Gravity aids in the process, thereby contributing to improved bowel movements and improving waste elimination.

When to consider a switch in sleeping position

All that said, sleeping on your left side isn’t a must, and different sleepinContinue reading…