Sleeping on your left side can bring
The Benefits of Left-Side Sleeping
Most people “collapse into bed without thinking twice about how they sleep,”
but your position can impact health.
Experts say sleeping on your left side offers surprising benefits.
Digestive Relief
Left-side sleeping helps those with acid reflux or heartburn because it keeps “the stomach below your esophagus,
reducing the chances of acid creeping upward.”
Gravity naturally aids digestion and supports regular bowel activity.
Organ Health
This position benefits the spleen and liver.
Lying on the left “improves circulation and helps [the spleen] function more efficiently”
while reducing pressure on the liver, promoting detoxification.
Pregnancy and Comfort
For pregnant women, left-side sleeping improves blood flow for both mother and baby.
While not ideal for everyone—especially those with shoulder pain—
this simple change can ease heartburn, support circulation, and boost overall well-being.
