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Note that if you always sleep on your right side, you should have… See more

If you’re referring to the viral headline “If you always sleep on your right side, you should have…”, the missing text is important because these posts often use a dramatic claim to drive clicks.

There is no general rule that right-side sleepers need a particular food, supplement, pillow, or treatment. Sleeping on the right side is perfectly normal for many people.

One evidence-based consideration is acid reflux: people who experience nighttime reflux may find left-side sleeping more comfortable because right-side sleeping can make reflux worse for some people.

For comfort, a right-side sleeper can also try:

  • A pillow that keeps the neck aligned with the spine.
  • A pillow between the knees to reduce hip/back strain.
  • Avoiding a very high or very low pillow.
  • Changing position if one shoulder, hip, or arm becomes painful.

If you send me the link, screenshot, or the words after “you should have…”, I can check the exact claim rather than guessing what the headline is referring to.

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