A person's health is determined by his habits, diet, and the position in which he sleeps.
To fall asleep without problems and wake up every morning in good health and a good mood, you need to read this article to the end.
Sleep doctor Violetta Gerasimova told IA RuNews24 why the stomach sleeping position is the most harmful.
Harmful sleep
The most harmful sleeping position is lying on your stomach.
It forces you to turn your head to the side, which creates unnatural tension in the cervical spine.
This can cause neck pain, headaches, and numbness in the arms.
At the same time, the load on the lumbar spine increases, which is fraught with back pain and the development of chronic spinal diseases.
Breathing problems also arise due to the fact that the chest is compressed, and this is dangerous for patients with asthma and respiratory diseases.
Blood vessels are also compressed, which impairs blood circulation in the brain and internal organs.
Sleeping on your stomach can even trigger heartburn, especially in patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease.
How to sleep to be healthy
The most beneficial sleeping position is on your back, but it is not recommended for people who snore or have sleep apnea.
Therefore, a healthy alternative can be the side position. It also reduces the load on the spine and promotes normal blood circulation.
In this case, it is better to sleep on the left side to improve the outflow of bile and heart function.
At the same time, the expert recommends not forgetting to ventilate the bedroom and turn off electrical appliances.
