People spend a significant portion of their lives sleeping, and sleeping in a good or bad position affects a person’s health and well-being. Studies have found that 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point, and sleeping posture often causes or aggravates their back pain problems. The pros and cons of 5 sleeping positions 1, supine – injury to the lungs This sleeping position is more, about 50% to 60% of the population. Sleeping in this way will not compress any internal organs of the body, but also allows the crestal body parts into a straight line to relieve low back pain. However, when sleeping in this posture, the open part of the face faces upwards more often, while the qi and fluid trend for downward. Sleeping, as the face hole up, because the mouth water into the trachea or tongue root down easily lead to whistling or choking cough, or even cause stagnation, obstructing the operation of the lungs qi and blood. 2, lying on the left side – sad Left side of the population accounted for 20% to 30%. The heart is on the left side of the entire thorax, the position of the heart is low when lying on the left side, to ensure that the whole body’s blood circulation, the heart burden will increase. Therefore, it is not recommended that the elderly, people with heart disease to use the left side of the bed. However, for people suffering from GERD or women in the middle and end of pregnancy, the left side is the best sleeping position. Because heartburn symptoms become severe at night, this position helps to significantly reduce the flow of stomach acid into the esophagus and reduce the painful sensation of heartburn. And late pregnancy, the increased uterus is right-handed, will compress the right ureter, resulting in ureteral dilatation, and even hydronephrosis, so late pregnancy is recommended to sleep on the left side of the pregnant woman. 3, the right side of the bed – health This sleeping position is a more recognized by most people a healthy sleeping position. First of all, the stomach to the duodenum and small intestine to the large intestine are open to the right, which is conducive to the normal operation of the gastrointestinal tract, which is conducive to digestion. Secondly, the liver is located in the upper right abdomen, and its position is low when lying on the right side, which is conducive to the blood perfusion of the liver and the metabolism of nutrients in the body. Therefore, keeping the right side lying position is more beneficial to the health. And for women in early pregnancy, the uterus is small, the right side lying position is good. 4, curled up – hurt neck and back Curled up position helps to relieve physical stress. Ensure that the body is relaxed enough for people who are stressed and feel physically and mentally fatigued. But the back of the person feels most comfortable when straight, curled up action will make the back over-stretched, back, head and neck under pressure, resulting in blood vessels. Chinese medicine believes that the blood vessels will not be smooth, there will be deficient evidence, therefore, whether sitting, standing, or lying, should do the most comfortable position, do not always curl the waist. 5, sleeping on your back – no benefit This sleeping posture is relatively small, about 5%, which is the worst sleeping posture. Sleeping on your back for too long will make the chest is compressed, affecting the operation of blood and Qi, resulting in heart discomfort, whistling difficulties and so on. Chinese medicine believes that heart failure is caused by insufficient qi and blood, therefore, in sleep should ensure that there is a good state of whistling. Moreover, in order to facilitate whistling when lying prone, the head must be turned to the side, easily causing crestal flexion, misalignment, increased muscle and joint pressure, resulting in shoulder and back discomfort. Of course, sleeping position is not set in stone. For normal people, the left side of the bed, supine, right side of the bed can be, mutual adjustment, with the body is the best rest. But for people with diseases, we must choose the most conducive to the health of the sleeping position. 10 diseases exclusive sleeping position If you suffer from a disease, see which of the following sleeping position is more suitable for you. 1, low back pain – side sleep It is recommended to use the side sleep position, and the U-shaped full-body pillow between the knees to support the body weight, to help the arms placed more comfortable. 2, cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation – supine side lying will aggravate the spasm of the vertebral artery, and even affect the blood supply to the brain. It is recommended to lie flat on your back and sleep on a hard bed. 3, nasal diseases – side lying nasal septal deviation and nasal polyps patients, should sleep in the opposite direction of the deviation, not long nasal polyps of a side, can keep the mouth and nose airflow, to avoid morning dizziness, dry throat and other discomfort. 4, esophageal disease-supine reflux esophagitis patients should sleep on their backs with a pillow height of about 15 cm to reduce gastric reflux. 5, varicose veins-foot elevation Raise the foot slightly above the height of the heart in a horizontal position to help promote blood flow back to the heart and avoid venous congestion in the lower limbs. 6, coronary heart disease-right side lying People with coronary heart disease should lie on the right side to reduce the amount of blood returning to the inferior vena cava, which is conducive to heart rest. 7, heart failure – half lying half sitting can improve pulmonary circulation, reduce pulmonary stasis, but also increase the amount of oxygen inhalation, is conducive to relieving palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath and other uncomfortable symptoms. 8, cerebral thrombosis-supine The pillow is best 5 cm high, not too high or too low. Ensure that the carotid artery is not compressed and the blood supply to the brain is adequate. The best posture of the two kinds of naps Many people take the “kidney” as their lifeblood, if the kidney is not good, it is a big deal! You must not have thought that napping can actually be a kidney, right? The following two sleeping positions recommended to you! 1, also Yang lying body naturally flat, hip relaxation, legs like a ring, the two feet relative, the heel is best straight to the perineum two hand heart placed near the root of the thigh, palm to the abdomen. Lie on your back because of the large area of the bed, the pressure is less, the body is easier to relax. The relaxation of the body coupled with a certain posture can quickly fill up the yang and kidney qi. 2.Mixing the yang sleep The practice method to raise the level of the yang sleep is to mix the yang sleep. Lie on your back, the two feet are opposite, legs like a ring, two hands overlap or cross gently on the head, the palms of the hands against the top of the head hundred will. This posture can not only replenish the kidney energy but also relax the head, which is a good treatment for insomnia and neurasthenia. The upper two arms form a circle so that the kidney qi does not go up to the genitals, but is pulled deep into the middle. Below the two legs around a circle, which is conducive to the circulation of Qi and blood around the body along the legs to the middle of the body. We need to remind everyone that the best time to nap is 30-40 minutes, sleep too long instead of hurting your body Oh.