Side is the best

Frens, i found an interesting article from The Star dated 24dec08 regarding the healthiest position for sleep. I'm happy to share this article coz it will help us improve our sleeping efficiency.

The article quoted as below ;

"Side is the best.

The healthiest position for sleep is on the side, according to researchers at the University of Cleveland in the American State of Ohio.
People who sleep on their stomachs or backs may injure their spinal column slightly, according to the German edition of Men's Health magazine.
Lying in those positions, as opposed to one side, can change the spine's natural shape. Researchers say sleeping in a stable side position is best.
To protect the neck vertebrae, the neck should also be held in a straight side position. slightly flexing the knees and hips can also help reduce pressure on the spiunal column.

In addition to a pillow for the head, placing one between the knees is recommended. This relieves strain on the sciatic nerve in the thigh."

Here i'm glad to tell that the method was practiced by our prophet Muhammad pbuh 1400 years ago (but not the pillow). I notice it when i was attending kulliyah maghrib at masjid previous years ago. The kulliyah was explained by ustaz (i forgot his name) base on kitab Sirah Rasullulah s.a.w. Actually there are a lots of practice done by Prophet Muhammad pbuh should be followed for human beneficial i.e eating fruits before meal (but western practice eating fruits after meal).

"Researchers say sleeping in a stable side position is the best", meaning our prophet Muhammad pbuh is the BEST coz he had done it (without advise from scientist) 1400 years ago.

So, if we want to be the best, follow the BEST.

wassalam