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Is it true that sleeping on the side cuts off circulation to the scalp?
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Very doubful: Have not heard that one. God made us so the circulation on one side is usually covered on both sides regardless. I doubt that you would stay on one side regardless of location as you would be amazed how many times you change positions during the night.
Answered 7/17/2017
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