Sleeping position is not right to suffer the body! Lying on your back, lying on your side, lying on your stomach, which sleeping position is healthier?
Sleep is a major event in life. After all, only if you sleep well at night, you will have better energy to work and live the next day.
There are actually quite a few sayings about the orientation of sleeping. Some people say that "you can't sleep with your feet facing west and head east", and they also say that you should sleep along the north-south direction of the earth's magnetic field. Is that really true?
1. When sleeping, can't "feet west and head east"?
After a long day of exhaustion, when I get home, I want to sleep. Many people don’t pay attention to the orientation of sleeping. It is reported on the Internet that when sleeping, you can’t sleep in the east-west direction. You must sleep in the direction of the north and south magnetic fields of the earth, otherwise it will be caused by the influence of the magnetic field. Insomnia, is that true?
In fact, the north and south magnetic poles of the earth are not exactly south and north, it will have a certain angle of inclination, and the direction of the magnetic field lines at the same point will change .
So far, the relationship between geomagnetism and sleep is still being studied, and it is impossible to say that " orientation affects sleep ".
Instead of worrying about orientation affecting sleep, consider some other factors that affect sleep. Factors such as temperature, bedding comfort, light, room layout, etc., are the ones that really affect sleep.
Appropriate temperature, comfortable bedding, etc. are all helpful for sleep. Too bright light during sleep will also affect sleep. It can be combined with shading cloth to create a sleeping atmosphere. It is best for children's rooms to be arranged in a simple way, so as not to affect sleep.
Second, the sleeping position does not suffer from the body, which sleeping position is healthier?
According to statistics, 60% of people prefer to sleep on their backs, 35% of them prefer to sleep on their sides, and 5% of them sleep in other positions. Which sleeping position is healthier?
1. Supine
The supine sleeping position is the most recommended. This is because the various organs of the body are relatively normal when lying on the back, which can prevent wrinkles from being squeezed on the face. If the pillow can be adjusted well, it can also protect the cervical spine.
Lying on your back is more friendly to patients with cervical spondylosis and back pain.
2. Side sleeper
Lying on the right side is suitable for people with heart disease, esophageal reflux disorder, and mild snoring; lying on the left side is suitable for pregnant women and patients with heartburn.
However, lying on the left side can cause the heart to be squeezed, leading to frequent nightmares.
3. Curl up to sleep
Sleeping in a baby-like position, although it seems secure. However, sleeping in a curled position for a long time may cause a hunchback, cause insufficient oxygen supply to the brain, and may also aggravate symptoms such as neck pain , so it is not recommended to sleep curled up.
4, prone
Lying on your stomach, also known as sleeping on your stomach, is not good for your health, whether it is for children or adults.
Children sleeping on their stomachs may cause facial asymmetry and poor tooth development; adults sleeping on their stomachs may cause internal organs to be compressed and accelerate skin aging. Therefore, prone positioning is the least recommended.
3. The right sleeping position can cure diseases?
Sleeping position is actually very particular. A good sleeping position may be able to cure diseases, while a bad sleeping position may aggravate the occurrence of diseases.
1. Cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation
For patients with cervical spondylosis and lumbar disc herniation, lying on the back and trying to sleep on a hard bed is more beneficial to health.
2. Heart failure
For patients with heart failure, the half-lying and half-sitting position is the best. This sleeping position can not only improve blood circulation in the lungs, but also relieve symptoms such as chest tightness, palpitations, and asthma.
3. Coronary heart disease
Patients with coronary heart disease are suitable for lying on the right side with the head high and the feet low, preferably the head is about 10-15 degrees higher than the feet, which is more conducive to the rest of the heart.
4. Stomach disease
It is best for patients with stomach problems to sleep on the right side. This sleeping position will not compress the digestive tissue and is more conducive to the nighttime digestion of food.
5. Cerebral thrombosis
The best sleeping position for patients with cerebral thrombosis is to lie on the back, and the pillow should not be too high.
In addition to the correct sleeping position, the quality of sleep should also be good enough, so how to improve the quality of sleep?
The temperature should be appropriate: it is recommended that the temperature of the bedroom be controlled at 15.6-22.2 degrees, and the bedroom should be ventilated when it should be ventilated;
Dark environment : Dark environment is more suitable for sleep and is more conducive to the secretion of melatonin;
The bedding should be comfortable : the best choice for the bedding is the material with better breathability and hygroscopicity, and the softness and hardness should be appropriate, and the height of the pillow should be appropriate;
Go to bed on time : Melatonin secretion peaks before 11 pm, it is best to go to bed at this point.
The influence of sleeping orientation on sleep is still inconclusive, but in fact, the temperature, light, and comfort of bedding in the bedroom are the main factors that affect sleep.
If you want to ensure high-quality sleep, you must not only sleep in the correct posture, but also create a sleeping atmosphere and develop a certain sleep pattern.
References:
[1] "Can't sleep with your feet facing west and head facing east"? Is there really a saying about the direction of sleep? Today I finally know". Popular Science China. 2020-01-03
[2] "A good sleeping position is comparable to health exercises! These 10 sleeping positions can "cure", there is always one suitable for you". Life Times. 2018-03-14
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