03/06/2026
1) Sleeping position: Why the left side is better than the right
When you lie on your right side, stomach acid can more easily flow back into the esophagus due to the structure of your stomach.
Lying on your left side helps keep the angle between your stomach and esophagus more closed, which reduces the risk of acid reflux.
If you need to lie down for a bit, remember: left side is better.
2) Lying down right after eating: Wait at least 3 hours
If you lie down right after a meal, partially digested food and stomach acid can flow back up, causing heartburn.
Itβs best to stay upright for at least 2β3 hours after eating to support proper digestion.
3) Feeling hungry before bed: Itβs better to wait
Eating right before bed increases stomach acid production and prevents your stomach from fully resting overnight.
Even if you feel slightly hungry, holding off can actually give your stomach time to recover while you sleep.
4) Extremely hungry at night: Choose warm water, not a late-night snack
If the hunger feels unbearable, try a glass of warm water instead of eating.
Warm water is gentle on the stomach lining and can help ease that empty feeling without triggering more acid production.
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