Is there a 'best' sleeping position? It is something we do a lot of, so it would be good to do it well. And interestingly, we're not taught how to sleep well.
There are dozens of articles with title like "This is why you should sleep on your left side". They talk about left-side sleeping as the best position.
Sleeping on the right side can worsen heartburn. Another article says that sleeping on the left side can put a strain on internal organs like liver, lungs and stomach, but also reduces acid reflux.
Pregnant women? They are advised to sleep on their left side for optimal blood flow.
Sleep on your stomach? It is considered bad for the neck and is considered the worst position.
Ever slept on your side and woken up with a numb arm? That pins and needles feeling comes from "capillary crush," when the weight you're putting on your arm, or another numb body part, is putting intense pressure on your blood vessels. There can be so much crushing pressure that you lose blood circulation.
You can even find articles that describe sleeping positions as having a meaning in terms of personality.
Of course I had to ask about world records for sleeping. I am always stunned by other people's crazy creativity. I found the longest sleep time, the longest time without sleep, the largest sleepover, and loudest snoring. The most fascinating is likely the sleep deprivation record holder is Randy Gardner. It was just over 11 days. Guinness won't certify sleep deprivation anymore, as people have died from the activity.
Today's the parking lot sale at Cole's Garden Centre. I got there before 7:00am to snap this picture of Harry and his two sons. We don't have to worry about line-ups here at sales. At PlantWorld in Toronto, one had to line up on the roadside in the car on busy Eglinton, and then they opened the parking lot a half hour before the sale, and we lined up for a half hour. Then it was mayhem. If you hadn't figured out what you wanted ahead of time...oh well. But it was great fun. This sale was fun too.
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