Why you should sleep on your left side

t helps fight acid reflux

Eat too much before bed? This could cause acid reflux throughout the night. Not the case? Experts say you should sleep on your left side which could help reduce that feeling.

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It helps your heart

You can reduce your heart’s hard work by sleeping on your left side. If you sleep like this, it’s easier for your heart to circulate blood throughout your body.

Pregnant women can take advantage of this

Women who are pregnant are often advised to sleep on their left side. Why? If you sleep on your right side, your uterus presses against your liver (which can be found on the right side of your body).

It helps your lymph nodes

Even your lymph nodes benefit from you sleeping on your left. This helps your body filter liquids through your body more quickly. Sleep on your right side? This could make your lymph nodes work more slowly.