While some enjoy sleeping on large and soft or harder and orthopedic pillows, for some a pillow is superfluous when it comes to good sleep and health.
Sleeping without a pillow has its advantages and disadvantages.
Benefits of sleeping without a pillow
Depending on how you sleep, it's quite possible that you'll enjoy sleeping without a pillow.
More precisely, if you like to sleep on your stomach, sleeping without a pillow could be beneficial for you. However, watch out because, as he reports Healthline, sleeping on the stomach puts the spine in an unnatural position.
On the other hand, sleeping without a pillow can keep the head in a straight position, which can reduce pressure on the neck.
Disadvantages of sleeping without a pillow
However, if you sleep on your back or side, sleeping without a pillow can do more harm than good, so it's best to use a pillow to keep your spine in a neutral position.
Overall, research results are still lacking in this area, so it's best to consult a doctor before deciding to sleep without a pillow.
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