Wondering if there are more risks or benefits to sleeping on one's left or right side, or if the two sides are equally healthy.
2007-02-21 02:52:21 · 9 answers · asked by earthangel5998 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Sleeping on the left side is not favoured as the heart would be then under pressure of the right lung, the biggest of the two lungs.
Sleeping on the right side is the correct position as the left lung is smaller and the pressure on the heart would therefore be less.
Take care.
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2007-02-24 17:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by X-Woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can depend on preexisting conditions a person has. For reflux, try to stay off the left side. This position puts pressure on the stomach and may promote refluxing. But elevating the head does more for preventing reflux than which side you sleep on. That thing about avoiding the left side with a bad heart -- that's an old husband's tale. It makes no difference. With a normal pregnancy it won't matter. You will grow no matter which side you sleep on. The idea that growth is inhibited is ridiculous. If the adult has no conditions to be considered, it doesn't matter. You are going to reposition yourself more than a dozen times during the night anyway.
2007-02-21 03:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have hear whatever side you sleep on will inhibit growth of the body on whatever side you are lying on. I dont remeber the source but I'm sure its true. As far as sides being equally ok the only health problem I would know of is sleeping on your back while sick. If sleeping in a flat position you will increase sinus drainage wich leads to sore throats. Also depending on the persons back problems, pillows between knees and under the belly can help with this. But as far as general health I would think there is no difference between them
2007-02-21 02:59:45 · answer #3 · answered by molenz69 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They say if you have any heart problems, you should sleep on your right side more then your left.
2007-02-21 03:02:33 · answer #4 · answered by sweetcitywoman2002 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
left is better if you suffer from acid reflux.....keeps acid from going back into the esophagus
2007-02-21 03:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sleeping with ur back against the bed is the best i think.
2007-02-21 02:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by rimu_zzz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are pregnant, the left side is better
2007-02-21 02:56:00 · answer #7 · answered by Nirmala 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
either or, but make sure to use a pillow between your legs, to make your hips and back level.
2007-02-21 02:56:16 · answer #8 · answered by ntouchspa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TiGG
If you have a good enough bed it doesn't matter
2007-02-21 03:00:24 · answer #9 · answered by TiGG 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋