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Sleeping on your left vs right side. How it changes your body

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ITTI5 months ago

In Islamic teachings on sleep, the Prophet Muhammad recommends sleeping on the right side of the body.

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Arlene Fajardo5 months ago

Sorry. This animation is wrong. The liver and stomach are on the left side- should be on the right side.

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SRG5 months ago

How about sleeping flat on the back ??

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WorldPeptideAssociation5 months ago

Left-side sleeping is the 'gold standard' for digestion. Gravity keeps the stomach acid down, which is a lifesaver for anyone dealing with GERD or chronic heartburn. Simple physics, massive relief.

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مُـ حـ ـترفي الأعـ ـمـ ـال5 months ago

It was mentioned in Islam 1400 years ago by our Prophet who said: "Lie on your right side." benefits More beneficial for heart,greater relaxation,reducing restless sleep and easier waking and activity It helps food settle more quickly in stomach and intestines,improving nutrition

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Bonnie M Parker5 months ago

I’m going to chime in anyway. If you don’t properly sleep when you’re on your side like most of us really don’t. You’re going to injure your shoulder. There’s also a blood flow issue that degrades over time. Getting old is not fun. Best to know these things now. Here’s how I sleep like a vampire that’s elevated. On my back, hands crossed. Elevated with some extremely nice pillows. And I hated to have to learn to sleep like this. And after a long time. It occurred to me that I bet that’s why hospital beds are designed the way they are. Yes. I will talk. I am Woman 🤣 🧜🏼‍♀️🍬✨

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CurioSphere5 months ago

Left-Side Sleeping Sleeping on your left side is the "gold standard" for digestive health. Because of the stomach's natural shape and position, gravity helps keep stomach acid down, effectively reducing acid reflux and heartburn. It also assists the movement of waste from the small intestine to the large intestine and is the preferred position during pregnancy to maximize blood flow to the placenta and kidneys. Right-Side Sleeping The right side is often considered the "heart-friendly" position. It can reduce pressure on the cardiovascular system by preventing the heart from shifting too much in the chest cavity, which may help stabilize heart rate and lower blood pressure. However, this position can worsen GERD symptoms, as it allows stomach acid to flow more easily into the esophagus, potentially leading to nighttime heartburn.

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Ninja5 months ago

so basically 4hrs one side, 4hrs other side got it thanks

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Steven5 months ago

What happens if you sleep with your arse sticking up in the air - asking for a friend.

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ADELEKE †👑5 months ago

I always thought sleeping on your right side is bad

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ɛkow dadziɛ5 months ago

But a doctor ones told me your left side is the best sleeping position 🤔

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Wolves’ Trader5 months ago

💭

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Unsolicited Opinion Expert5 months ago

Always sleep on your right Its sunnah

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Edwards Mayowa5 months ago

Positions Positions Positions! Just sleep, Man. Rest your head, life's tough enough!

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muraj5 months ago

@grok is this real

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Daniel Ghostnotes5 months ago

Sooooo... if you dunno if or what is wrong with you, just sleep on your back

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Rana Singh5 months ago

it is good video

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~𝓚𝓡𝓤𝓟𝓐 💖🌸🍃5 months ago

Sleeping left side heart patients should avoid...🤔

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Andres Franco5 months ago

Interesting how something as simple as sleep position can shift how your body feels. Most people never connect their nightly habits with things like digestion, circulation, or even back tension. Small adjustments can make a bigger difference than people expect.

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