Most people focus on how long they sleep, believing eight hours is the goal. But rest isn’t just about time—it’s also about quality. As the article notes, “the body doesn’t measure rest purely in time.” Sleep position plays a quiet yet important role in how well the body recovers overnight.
One simple change—sleeping on the left side—can better align with the body’s natural structure. In this position, “gravity [can] assist rather than interfere” with digestion. Food and acids move more smoothly, reducing issues like heartburn or that heavy feeling after late meals.
