World Gastroenterology Organisation
“Only works if you’re sick”
✅True: Healthy people gain subtle benefits (faster digestion, better sleep)
NIH Sleep-Digestion Study
“Right-side sleep is dangerous”
❌False: Harmless for most—butavoid if you have reflux/constipation
American College of Gastroenterology
💬 Patient Story: “After 10 years of nightly reflux, I switched to left-side sleep. No more 3 a.m. heartburn. My gastroenterologist called it ‘the cheapest fix I’ve ever prescribed.'” — Maria, 52
🌍 Why Ancient Wisdom Knew What Modern Science Confirmed
Ayurvedic texts (500 BCE) and yoga traditions mandated left-side rest after meals—calling it “Vama Nidra” (left sleep). Why? They observed:
Faster digestion → calmer energy for meditation
Reduced bloating → deeper sleep
Morning elimination rhythm → mental clarity
Modern fMRI scans now prove it: Left-side sleep lowers cortisol 18% and boosts parasympathetic (“rest-digest”) nervous activity by 33% (Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2024).
🌙 How to Transition (Without Fighting Your Body)
Don’t force it—trick your nervous system:
Pillow Anchor: Place a firm pillow behind your back to prevent rolling right.
Evening Prep: Eat dinner 3+ hours before bed (gives stomach time to empty).
Start Small: Aim for 20 mins on left side before drifting off—your body will take over.
✅ Proven Result: 92% of patients master left-side sleep in 7 nights using this method (GI Clinic Data, 2024).
