Sleep in the Right Position
Recent studies have shown that sleeping on the right side would worsen heartburn symptoms when you are sleeping. The reason isn’t entirely obvious but can be explained by human anatomy. Our esophagus typically enters this side of our stomach, meaning that the lower sphincter will sit above the level of acid in the stomach if we sleep on the left side. When we lay on the right side, the acid will cover the lower sphincter, thus increasing the risks of leaking acid and triggering heartburn. Thus, sleeping on the left side would make you feel more comfortable. However, this suggestion might not actually be practical because most of us often change the sleeping posture. [3]
