The wrong sleeping position suffers from the body! Which sleeping position is healthier, lying on your back, lying on your side, or lying on your stomach?
Sleep is a major event in life. After all, only when you sleep well at night can you have better energy for work and life the next day.
Regarding the direction of sleeping, there are actually quite a few sayings. Some people say that "you can't sleep with your feet facing west and your head facing east", and they also say that you should sleep along the north-south direction of the earth's magnetic field. Is this true?
1. When sleeping, can't "feet facing west and head facing east"?
After a tiring day, I want to sleep when I get home. Many people don’t pay attention to the direction they sleep. It is said on the Internet that they should not sleep facing east or west, but should sleep in the direction of the earth’s north-south magnetic field, otherwise it will be affected by the magnetic field. Insomnia, is that true?
In fact, the north and south magnetic poles of the earth are not exactly south and north, they will have a certain inclination angle, 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 clearly that " orientation will affect sleep ".
Instead of worrying about your orientation affecting your sleep, consider some other factors that can affect your sleep. For example, temperature, bedding comfort, light, room layout, etc., are some factors that really affect sleep.
Appropriate temperature and comfortable bedding are all helpful for sleep. Too bright light when sleeping can also affect sleep. You can combine it with blackout cloth to artificially create a sleeping atmosphere. It is best to keep the children's room simple so as not to affect sleep.
2. The wrong sleeping position suffers for the body. Which sleeping position is healthier?
One-third of life is spent sleeping. There are actually many sleeping positions. According to statistics, 60% of people like to sleep on their backs, 35% like to sleep on their sides, and 5% like to sleep on other positions. Which sleeping position is healthier?
1. Lying on your back
The supine sleeping position is the most recommended, because the organs of the body are relatively normal when lying on the back, which can prevent wrinkles from being squeezed on the face, and if the pillow can be adjusted properly, it can also protect the cervical spine.
Supine is more friendly to patients with cervical spondylosis and back pain.
2. Side lying
Sleeping on the right side is suitable for heart disease patients, patients with esophageal reflux disorder, mild snoring and other people; lying on the left side is suitable for pregnant women, heartburn patients and other people.
Lying on your left side, however, can squeeze your heart, leading to frequent nightmares.
3. Sleep curled up
Sleeping curled up like a baby, although it looks safe. However, sleeping curled up for a long time may cause hunchback, cause insufficient oxygen supply to the brain, and may aggravate symptoms such as neck pain , so it is not recommended to sleep curled up.
4. Prone
Sleeping on the stomach, which is what we often call sleeping on the 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 oppressed and accelerate skin aging, so prone sleeping is the least recommended.
3. Sleeping in the right position can cure diseases?
In fact, sleeping posture is also particular. A good sleeping posture may cure the disease, while a bad sleeping posture may aggravate the disease.
1. Cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation
For patients with cervical spondylosis and herniated lumbar intervertebral discs, it is more beneficial to their health to lie flat on their backs and try to sleep on a hard bed.
2. Heart failure
For patients with heart failure, the half-lying half-sitting position is the best. This sleeping position can not only improve the 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. It is best if the head is about 10-15 degrees higher than the feet, which is more conducive to heart rest.
4. Stomach trouble
Patients with stomach problems are best to choose the sleeping position lying on the right side. This sleeping position will not oppress the digestive tissues, which is more conducive to the digestion of food at night.
5. Cerebral thrombosis
The best sleeping position for patients with cerebral thrombosis is supine, and the pillow should not be too high, preferably about 5 cm, which can help the brain to supply sufficient blood.
In addition to the correct sleeping position, the quality of sleep must also be good enough, so how to improve the quality of sleep?
The temperature should be appropriate: it is recommended that the bedroom temperature be controlled at 15.6-22.2 degrees, and the bedroom should be ventilated when it is time to ventilate;
The environment is dark and dark : a dark environment is more suitable for sleep and more conducive to the secretion of melatonin;
Bedding should be comfortable : it is best to choose materials with better breathability and moisture absorption for bedding, and the softness and hardness should be appropriate, and the height of the pillow should also be appropriate;
Go to bed on time : The secretion of melatonin reaches its peak before 11 o'clock in the evening, and it is best to go to bed at this point.
The impact of sleeping orientation on sleep is not yet conclusive, but in fact the temperature, light, and comfort of bedding in the bedroom are the main factors affecting sleep.
If you want to ensure high-quality sleep, you must not only have the correct sleeping position, but also create a sleeping atmosphere and develop a certain sleep pattern.
References:
[1] "Can't you sleep with your feet facing west and your head facing east"? Is there really a saying about sleeping orientation? I finally found out today." Popular Science China. 2020-01-03
[2] "A good sleeping position is comparable to health exercises!" These 10 sleeping positions can "cure diseases", and there is always one that suits you." Life Times. 2018-03-14
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