A lady sleeping on her left side (photo/ tuko.co.ke)
There are many health benefits associated with getting a deep night sleep. However, sleeping on your left side has a lot more health benefits.
Improves digestion
Digestion in your body can be affected with your sleeping position. Sleeping on your left side allows gravity to encourage the food waste to move more easily from the small intestine into the large intestine. This also allows for a faster digestive system as the flow of food will be faster from the small interstice to the large intestine.
Helps circulatory system
Your circulatory system will be improved by sleeping on your left side. this will reduce pressure on your vena cava, located on your right side hence allowing for a faster and sooth circulation of blood in your heart.
Helps Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering toxins from your body, lymph fluids and waste materials. Sleeping on your left side will help the lymphatic system will have a sloppy path to perform its functions.
Improves spleen health
The spleen is another organ that will reap the benefits if you switch over to sleeping on your left. When you turn to your left, the gravity will allow the spleen filter blood at a faster and easier way, promoting the body immunity.