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I just tried this for 5 minutes. Seems like it works well for me. The most remarkable part, mentioned in the article, is that the mouth/jaw closes naturally. V

by mikea1 4y ago

I just tried this for 5 minutes. Seems like it works well for me. The most remarkable part, mentioned in the article, is that the mouth/jaw closes naturally. Very interesting because my mouth naturally hinges open when I sleep on my back (or on my side with pillow). Given the many benefits of breathing through your nose (vs mouth-breathing), I am going to give this sleep position a try for a few nights. Each body is a little different and I enjoy n=1 experiments.

webmobdev 4y ago
You are right. I sleep on the sides but with pillows, and suspect I am a mouth breather too. But if you don't use the pillows, the mouth does naturally remain closed. However, I am still sceptical about this as without the pillow to support the head / neck, I think breathing is bit more laboured. Moreover, in my experience, sleeping on the side puts a lot of pressure on your neck and shoulders and you often wake up with sore muscles in those parts of the body.