You’ve probably heard it before: “Sleep on your left side it’s better for digestion.” But is this just an old wives’ tale, or is there science behind it?
Surprisingly, there’s solid anatomical reasoning showing that left-side sleeping can support smoother digestion, reduce heartburn, and even improve gut motility especially after meals or for people with acid reflux or IBS.
How Left-Side Sleeping Supports Gut Health
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