Why is it better to sleep on your left side?

“When we sleep on the left side, the stomach and its gastric juices remain lower than the esophagus thus reducing heartburn and digestive upsets,” Ramadan said. Additionally, he said this sleep position can assist in relieving any existing back pain while also preventing undue pressure on the back.



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