![]() Gas and bloating is a natural side effect of digesting food. When you’re feeling bloated or gassy, often it’s simply a matter of having too much poop in your system (again, sorry to use all these scientific terms). Sleeping on your left side lets gravity do some of the digesting work for you, which can reduce stomach problems. When Falcon said “on your left” to Captain America in “Endgame,” he probably wasn’t referring to the best way for Cap to reduce bloating, but he was still correct. So, if there’s a way to make your digestive health a little better (and it exclusively involves lying down in bed), why not give it a try? On your left side ![]() Though there isn’t a study that says “sleeping on your back will definitely prevent stomach problems,” there’s some evidence to show that sleeping positions can affect your mental, physical, and digestive health. What’s this have to do with sleep? Well, it shows that the world of our bowels is complicated. Some evidence shows that bowel troubles can trigger emotional responses and that IBS and other digestive disorders may cause depression and anxiety. The ENS controls the whole process of digestion, which means it’s in constant communication with our brain to control a major percentage of our body. The ENS is thin layers of nerve cells that encompass your entire digestive tract from mouth hole to b-hole (to use scientific terms). Scientists have found a strong connection between the gut and the brain through what’s called the enteric nervous system (ENS). Though tummy trouble can come from direct food sources, some of the other triggers are more mysterious. But the digestive system is incredibly complex and solutions to bloating, pain, gas, constipation, and diarrhea can be pretty complicated. If digestive problems were solely a matter of the stomach, fixing gut health would be easy. The best sleeping positions for digestion
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