SAN ANGELO, TX — Getting a good night's sleep is important to almost all of us, and waking up on the right side of the bed helps us get through the day a lot smoother.
So we all sleep in different position. Whether it be our side, our back, or on our stomachs. I spoke to a doctor who says yes, sleeping on your left side is better for your health compared to sleeping on your right. Dr. Drew Wallace says most physicians will especially recommend this for pregnant woman.
"Left is right if they lay on their left side,” said Wallace. Normally, the baby is getting better blood flow and usually the mother is getting better blood flow on their left side."
So it boils down to better blood flow when it comes to sleeping on your side.
However, Wallace says side sleeping isn't the best option overall.
"The best way to sleep is flat on your back,” said Wallace. In that position your back is closest to the bed so you have less gravitational pull on your body."
But, he says people with breathing problems or acid reflux may find it difficult to sleep on their back.
And it can also causes snoring.
"Of all the positions side sleeping, back sleeping, stomach sleeping, the worst is stomach sleeping," said Wallace.
That is due to the spine being farther away from the bed, where gravity takes its toll and stresses the spine and neck overtime.
So there you have it. If you want anything verified you can email me at bmatute@foxsanangelo.com