{"id":5116,"date":"2023-10-16T11:15:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T11:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?p=5116"},"modified":"2023-10-16T11:16:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T11:16:39","slug":"sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dec170bf55b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dec170bf55b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#What_is_Digestion\" >What is Digestion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#Left_Side_Sleeping_for_Better_Digestion\" >Left Side Sleeping for Better Digestion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#Tips_on_Side_Sleeping\" >Tips on Side Sleeping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>What is that one thing we are deprived of after a long, tiring day at work besides food? Sleeping. Wondering why? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our bodies are like batteries that need timely recharge to activate and work the entire day. As much as your body needs a nutritious, loaded meal, it needs proper sleep to start and recharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But do you know sleep is not only needed to be able to get up and work the next day? Your body needs a good night&#8217;s sleep for healthy digestion and a happy tummy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we will disclose yet another thing that may surprise many\u2014the magic of sleeping positions or postures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not only about <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/\">sleeping that helps in overall digestion<\/a>. Instead, it is about sleeping in the correct position to promote healthier digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sleep-Right-Digest-Better-Finding-Your-Ideal-Sleeping-Position-746x1024.png\" alt=\"Sleep Right, Digest Better Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position\" class=\"wp-image-5221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sleep-Right-Digest-Better-Finding-Your-Ideal-Sleeping-Position-746x1024.png 746w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sleep-Right-Digest-Better-Finding-Your-Ideal-Sleeping-Position-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sleep-Right-Digest-Better-Finding-Your-Ideal-Sleeping-Position-768x1055.png 768w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sleep-Right-Digest-Better-Finding-Your-Ideal-Sleeping-Position-1118x1536.png 1118w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sleep-Right-Digest-Better-Finding-Your-Ideal-Sleeping-Position-150x206.png 150w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sleep-Right-Digest-Better-Finding-Your-Ideal-Sleeping-Position.png 1181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Digestion\"><\/span><strong>What is Digestion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before discussing the sleeping positions, let\u2019s quickly understand the digestion process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body breaks down the food and liquids you consume into smaller molecules that may be absorbed and used as nutrients through a laborious process called digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you chew and combine food with saliva, the process starts in your mouth and continues throughout your stomach and small intestine through mechanical and chemical processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;Try the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digestive quotient test<\/a>&nbsp;to know how well your digestive system works. It is a simple test where you need to answer a few questions to understand your digestive health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Left_Side_Sleeping_for_Better_Digestion\"><\/span><strong>Left Side Sleeping for Better Digestion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best positions to sleep is considered to be the left side sleeping. Our internal symmetry is uneven despite our external balance being mostly symmetrical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our systems&#8217; ability to direct and process waste is affected by how we sleep, which should be a goal for our general health. We do everything to stay active, fit and healthy. So, why not choose a position that offers the same affection for our digestive system?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to popular belief, if you sleep on your left side, your body will function more effectively to expel waste in the morning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.risescience.com\/blog\/best-side-to-sleep-on-for-digestion#:~:text=Left%2Dside%20sleeping%20may%20help,head%20elevated%20reduced%20GERD%20symptoms.\"><sup>[1]<\/sup>.<\/a> So how does it work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our lower right abdomen contains an ileocecal valve that allows waste from the small intestine to move to the big intestine. All this happens when our body is sleeping and taking rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since our internal organs are not aligned as we may feel from the outside, sleeping on the left makes it easier for the smaller intestine to transfer the food. Hence, it promotes a healthier digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know it is also suggested in Ayurveda to sleep on your left side for a happy tummy <a href=\"https:\/\/theyogainstitute.org\/the-right-position-to-sleep\/#:~:text=According%20to%20Ayurveda%2C%20sleeping%20on,also%20prevent%20and%20stop%20snoring.\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there is one more advantage of side sleeping \u2013 less snoring. So, for all those who have digestion issues along with snoring, we just told you a perfect position to curb all these problems naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_on_Side_Sleeping\"><\/span><strong>Tips on Side Sleeping<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips for you to have a comfortable sleep on your side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always look for a pillow that is in accordance with your collarbone structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support your back, place a firm pillow between your knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sleep by hugging a pillow to rest your top arm to avoid pain in your arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to keep your arms parallel to each other to avoid pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s simple to undervalue the significance of our nighttime performance\u2014the act of sleeping\u2014in the big theatre of our life, where each day unfolds with its distinct actions and problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there is a hidden gem to be found in the world of sleep: the chance to <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/how-to-improve-digestion-power-of-body\/\">improve our digestion<\/a> by picking the correct sleeping position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, when you give your body the gift of sound, digestion-friendly sleep, you&#8217;re laying the groundwork for a healthier and more energetic tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this journey to a healthier <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/human-digestive-system-and-nutrient-absorption-in-the-digestive-tract\/\">digestive system<\/a> and overall well-being, you can look forward to sweet dreams and a rested tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1696911443248\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. How should someone sleep to improve their digestion?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sleeping on the left side is associated with healthier digestion. It is because gravity helps the food move through the intestines much better if lying on the left side.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1696911448457\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Which side to avoid when sleeping?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should prefer not to sleep on your stomach. It is because all the organs will be pressed when you sleep on the stomach as it will put all the body pressure. Moreover, it can also impact the spinal cord and result in back pain.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1696911453513\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. What to do if there is arm pain due to side sleeping?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can use a pillow to hug it and sleep to avoid any arm pain. You can also keep a pillow between your knees to support your back.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how your sleeping position may affect your digestion. Discover the ideal sleeping postures to facilitate restful sleep.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":120,"featured_media":5220,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[97],"class_list":["post-5116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fitness-wellbeing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position - Happytummy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how your sleeping position may affect your digestion. Discover the ideal sleeping postures to facilitate restful sleep.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position - Happytummy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how your sleeping position may affect your digestion. Discover the ideal sleeping postures to facilitate restful sleep.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Happytummy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shivangi.goel.351\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-10-16T11:15:56+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-10-16T11:16:39+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1280\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"720\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Shiv\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Shiv\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Shiv\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/38be4396604cb6246552dde937cfba1e\"},\"headline\":\"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-10-16T11:15:56+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-10-16T11:16:39+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/\"},\"wordCount\":787,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Fitness &amp; wellbeing\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/\",\"name\":\"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position - Happytummy\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-10-16T11:15:56+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-10-16T11:16:39+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/38be4396604cb6246552dde937cfba1e\"},\"description\":\"Learn how your sleeping position may affect your digestion. Discover the ideal sleeping postures to facilitate restful sleep.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911443248\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911448457\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911453513\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg\",\"width\":1280,\"height\":720,\"caption\":\"perfect sleep\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/\",\"name\":\"Happytummy\",\"description\":\"HappyTummy\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/38be4396604cb6246552dde937cfba1e\",\"name\":\"Shiv\",\"pronouns\":\"She\/Her\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/527c9f93eb505127ae1bbb17dc7b6c5f\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ef96e3346cd7fe4649c3f0cc5cfa91a9e719f0dc30b1eee59e5d119cfcff6d31?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ef96e3346cd7fe4649c3f0cc5cfa91a9e719f0dc30b1eee59e5d119cfcff6d31?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Shiv\"},\"description\":\"I am Shivangi Goel, a transformation coach in wellness and a health content writer. With a strong passion for promoting well-being, I craft informative and engaging content on various health topics, including nutrition, fitness, mental health, and lifestyle habits. My background in sciences ensures that all my work is evidence-based and up-to-date. I am committed to providing valuable insights that empower individuals to lead healthier lives. With a holistic approach to wellness, I advocate for sustainable and ethical practices in the health industry. Join me on this journey towards improved health and happiness as we inspire positive changes in people's lives.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shivangi.goel.351\/\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/transformwithshivangi?igsh=MTNtYTd2NzcweWZibA&utm_source=qr\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shivangigoel579\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/author\/shiv\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911443248\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911443248\",\"name\":\"1. How should someone sleep to improve their digestion?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Sleeping on the left side is associated with healthier digestion. It is because gravity helps the food move through the intestines much better if lying on the left side.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911448457\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911448457\",\"name\":\"2. Which side to avoid when sleeping?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You should prefer not to sleep on your stomach. It is because all the organs will be pressed when you sleep on the stomach as it will put all the body pressure. Moreover, it can also impact the spinal cord and result in back pain.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911453513\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911453513\",\"name\":\"3. What to do if there is arm pain due to side sleeping?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You can use a pillow to hug it and sleep to avoid any arm pain. You can also keep a pillow between your knees to support your back.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position - Happytummy","description":"Learn how your sleeping position may affect your digestion. Discover the ideal sleeping postures to facilitate restful sleep.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position - Happytummy","og_description":"Learn how your sleeping position may affect your digestion. Discover the ideal sleeping postures to facilitate restful sleep.","og_url":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/","og_site_name":"Happytummy","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shivangi.goel.351\/","article_published_time":"2023-10-16T11:15:56+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-10-16T11:16:39+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1280,"height":720,"url":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Shiv","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Shiv","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/"},"author":{"name":"Shiv","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/38be4396604cb6246552dde937cfba1e"},"headline":"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position","datePublished":"2023-10-16T11:15:56+00:00","dateModified":"2023-10-16T11:16:39+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/"},"wordCount":787,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg","articleSection":["Fitness &amp; wellbeing"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/","url":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/","name":"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position - Happytummy","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg","datePublished":"2023-10-16T11:15:56+00:00","dateModified":"2023-10-16T11:16:39+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/38be4396604cb6246552dde937cfba1e"},"description":"Learn how your sleeping position may affect your digestion. Discover the ideal sleeping postures to facilitate restful sleep.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911443248"},{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911448457"},{"@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911453513"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-sleep-.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"caption":"perfect sleep"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Sleep Right, Digest Better: Finding Your Ideal Sleeping Position"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/","name":"Happytummy","description":"HappyTummy","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/38be4396604cb6246552dde937cfba1e","name":"Shiv","pronouns":"She\/Her","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/527c9f93eb505127ae1bbb17dc7b6c5f","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ef96e3346cd7fe4649c3f0cc5cfa91a9e719f0dc30b1eee59e5d119cfcff6d31?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ef96e3346cd7fe4649c3f0cc5cfa91a9e719f0dc30b1eee59e5d119cfcff6d31?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Shiv"},"description":"I am Shivangi Goel, a transformation coach in wellness and a health content writer. With a strong passion for promoting well-being, I craft informative and engaging content on various health topics, including nutrition, fitness, mental health, and lifestyle habits. My background in sciences ensures that all my work is evidence-based and up-to-date. I am committed to providing valuable insights that empower individuals to lead healthier lives. With a holistic approach to wellness, I advocate for sustainable and ethical practices in the health industry. Join me on this journey towards improved health and happiness as we inspire positive changes in people's lives.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shivangi.goel.351\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/transformwithshivangi?igsh=MTNtYTd2NzcweWZibA&utm_source=qr","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shivangigoel579"],"url":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/author\/shiv\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911443248","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911443248","name":"1. How should someone sleep to improve their digestion?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Sleeping on the left side is associated with healthier digestion. It is because gravity helps the food move through the intestines much better if lying on the left side.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911448457","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911448457","name":"2. Which side to avoid when sleeping?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You should prefer not to sleep on your stomach. It is because all the organs will be pressed when you sleep on the stomach as it will put all the body pressure. Moreover, it can also impact the spinal cord and result in back pain.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911453513","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/sleep-right-digest-better-finding-your-ideal-sleeping-position\/#faq-question-1696911453513","name":"3. What to do if there is arm pain due to side sleeping?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You can use a pillow to hug it and sleep to avoid any arm pain. You can also keep a pillow between your knees to support your back.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"authors":[{"term_id":97,"user_id":120,"is_guest":0,"slug":"shiv","display_name":"Shiv","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ef96e3346cd7fe4649c3f0cc5cfa91a9e719f0dc30b1eee59e5d119cfcff6d31?s=96&d=mm&r=g","0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/120"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5116"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5116\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5227,"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5116\/revisions\/5227"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5116"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5116"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=5116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}