What Are The Healthiest Sleep Positions?
Starfish. Soldier. Fetal. Supine. Four of the healthiest and most popular sleep positions. Since you spend one-third of your life with your eyes closed, it's essential to find a sleep position, coupled with a high-quality mattress, that supports the natural curvature of your spine, relieves pressure points and allows you to face every new day in the best of health.
Most popular: Side Sleeper (aka: Starfish or Fetal)
More than 60% of people sleep on their side. Why is that so healthy? Those prone to snoring can experience diminished symptoms. It helps to alleviate heartburn, promote digestion and lymphatic drainage. It can minimize mild back and neck pain.
Pregnant? Left side sleeping improves circulation to your heart and the fetus, keeping baby healthier. A supportive pillow under your head and between your knees and thighs will align your spine from head to hips.
Whether you sleep Starfish with outstretched arms, or all curled up in the cozy Fetal position, going “back to your side” can provide your best night’s sleep.
Second most popular: Back Sleeper (aka: Soldier or Supine)
Plenty of benefits here, too. Your spine is aligned and your weight is evenly distributed. Prop your head up a little to relieve nasal allergies and stuffiness that sometimes come from lying flat. Worried about wrinkles? Sleep on your back to avoid those weird pillow creases on your skin and consider a silk pillowcase.
But…back sleeping is not great for breathing issues. Thanks to gravity, back sleeping can negatively affect the flow of oxygen which aggravates snoring and can lead to potentially dangerous episodes of sleep apnea.
Thanks to: @sleepfoundation
Beyond Sleeping Positions
The best way to have an awesome night’s sleep is to make your bedroom your sanctuary. Create a space that radiates comfort and serenity and fall into a luxurious bed. It’s well worth the investment. As is buying the highest quality mattress you can afford. Beautiful area rugs assure you are cushioned and cozy underfoot and step out of bed onto a soft surface.
Lucky #7? Well, maybe not. If your mattress is over 7 years old, now is the time to switch it out for your best back and body health.