“How Sleeping on Your Left Side Improves Gut Health”

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🔥 Reduce Acid Reflux
One of the biggest perks? Less GERD and heartburn.

  • The stomach sits slightly left of center, with the esophagus connecting at the top-right.
  • On your right side, the stomach can sit above the esophagus, making acid reflux easier.
  • On your left side, the stomach stays below the esophagus, letting gravity keep acid in place.

✅ A study in The Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology found that left-side sleeping significantly reduced reflux episodes compared to right-side or back sleeping.

💧 Potential Lymphatic Support
Your lymphatic system, which helps remove waste and support immunity, drains mainly into the thoracic duct on the left. Some experts suggest that left-side sleeping may help lymphatic flow, indirectly supporting gut health and inflammation balance. (Research is limited, but the idea is intriguing.)

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