Constipation does not allow you to carry on with your life as easily as you used to but worry not there are natural remedies for instant relief. Maybe lying on our right has the easy answer? Tap to check!
RIGHT-SIDE SLEEPING
Right-side sleeping is known to improve digestion because it helps move food more quickly through the intestines, and that can help prevent bloating.
REDUCES PRESSURE
This sleep position can reduce the pressure on your stomach and intestines therefore, decreasing constipation and discomfort after eating.
STIMULATES PERISTALSIS
Sleeping on your right side can also help to promote peristalsis — the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the intestines and help in preventing constipation.
RELIEVES BLOATING
With trapped gas and food moving along your digestive tract, it prevents bloating- which is a common symptom of constipation that you may be experiencing.
SUPPORTS HEALTHY BILE FLOW
Being on your right side eases the liver to secrete bile which equals better digestion and less stuck (leading to constipation) waste.
SIMPLE LIFESTYLE
Changing your sleeping posture is a simple and natural means of promoting good digestion, without having to resort to medication or making major alterations in your dietary patterns.
STUDY FINDINGS
According to the National Health Information Center (NHIC), sleeping on the right side enhances gut motility, helping your digestive system process food more efficiently and relieving constipation.
CONCLUSION
Right-side sleeping is a simple adjustment that may alleviate constipation naturally. Consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice.