Four seas net: sleeping posture can say that everyone is different, but generally also on those body positions. However, many people don't like to sleep on their back, but like to sleep on their side. Side sleep is divided into left sleep and right sleep. Many people will ask: is left sleep good or right sleep good? Let's have a look at it together!
Because the internal organs of the body are not symmetrical or up and down, each sleeping posture has its advantages and disadvantages. Many people wake up feeling dizzy, backache and tired. The main reason is due to improper sleeping posture. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of sleep on the left and right?
Left side sleep
Advantage
Mild compression makes the heart function be exercised, and it is more difficult to get sick.
shortcoming
The heart is located between the left and right lungs in the chest and to the left. The outlets from the stomach to the duodenum and from the small intestine to the large intestine are all on the left. Therefore, when lying on the left side, not only the heart is squeezed, but also the gastrointestinal tract is compressed, and the gastric emptying is slowed down.
Compression of the heart, stomach, especially for patients with stomach disease, acute liver disease, gallstones are not easy to use left lying.
Right side sleep
Advantage
The heart is in a high position without compression; the liver is in a low position with good blood supply, which is conducive to metabolism; the food in the stomach is pushed towards the duodenum by gravity, which can promote digestion and absorption. At the same time, the whole body is in a relaxed state, breathing is even and the heart rate slows down, and the brain, heart, lung, gastrointestinal tract, muscles and bones are fully rested and supplied with oxygen.
shortcoming
Affect the right lung movement, not suitable for emphysema patients.
Sleeping posture is not absolutely good or bad. In addition to suffering from disease, suitable or not suitable for a certain sleeping position, the general people can rest assured to go to sleep, do not need to deliberately pursue a certain position, as long as the body joint muscles can relax. Comfortable sleeping position can help people fall asleep as soon as possible. In a word, sleep as comfortable as you can!