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side and what you should know before changing your habits.
1. It May Help Reduce Nighttime Acid Reflux
One of the best-supported potential benefits of sleeping on your left side involves gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD.
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GERD occurs when stomach contents repeatedly flow backward into the esophagus, the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach. This can cause heartburn, a sour taste in the mouth, regurgitation, coughing, or discomfort that becomes particularly noticeable after lying down.
The position of the stomach and the connection between
