On average, we spend 25 years of our life sleeping. This is necessary because adequate rest is vital to our general well-being. Sleeping well has many benefits: it not only revitalizes the body but also makes the brain function optimally.
We all know that time is very valuable, so it is of the utmost importance that the time spent asleep is used well. We offer an in-depth analysis of the different sleeping positions to help you to choose the right one for you.
Sleeping on your back with your hands at your sides is considered the best sleeping posture. This Savasana pose in sleep apnea.
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Try to sleep on your back without a pillow. It will keep your body in a neutral position and can help reduce snoring.
Using a large pillow on the back of the knees will help maintain the natural curve of the lower back.
This position is a variation of the position of the sleeper. In this position, a person is lying on his back, but with arms on both sides of the head.
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While you sleep in this posture, you lie on your side with both arms placed straight down. It is advisable to sleep on your left side to better rest your vital organs.
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Sleeping on your side with your legs slightly bent, your arms extended and your head slightly off-center is known as the yearner posture. It is advisable to lie on the left side to better rest your vital organs.
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The fetal position involves lying on your side, with your knees pulled towards your chest and your chin tilted down. It is the most popular sleeping position among women: more than 41% of respondents say they prefer this position. It is advisable to sleep on your left side to better rest your vital organs.
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Lying on your stomach while sleeping is not the best position to sleep, and most experts do not recommend it.
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In the comments below, what is your favorite sleeping position? If you are following a sleeping position that is harmful to your health, it is advisable to change your position.
But It’s easier to say it than do it. Have you tried this? Do you think you can change your sleeping posture? We are curious to know!
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