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They say sleeping up helps the flow of blood but i m am not use to sleep upwards, is there a way for the blood to circulate better while facing down?
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Heart problem?: Why someone adviced you to sleep "up". Did you have a stroke? Do you have gerd ( reflux).? The brain gets better fluid return when the legs are elevated. To sleep in an upright position ( near to sitting)is recommended for pts with nasal obstruction, and serious disorders like pulmonary edema with orthopnea or paroxistic nocturnal dyspnea ( congestive heart failure).
Answered 1/6/2012
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