Sleep positions: What your body might be telling you

Most of us fall asleep in a position that seems natural to us. However, could our body be telling us something we may or may not already know?

According to Dr. Janet Kennedy, a licensed clinical psychologist who created “NYC Sleep Doctor”: A comprehensive source for sleep solutions” (http://www.nycsleepdoctor.com/), said the way we sleep tells us a lot about who we are and possibly where our health is headed. Watch Dr. Kennedy’s interview with CBS (http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7417136n) to get a first hand report from the sleep expert.

Fetal position - Dr. Kennedy claims the “fetal position” is the healthiest sleep position because it preserves your back alignment, reflects your personality (sensitive and shy) and is the most popular position (41% sleep in this position).

The “Log” position – (aka side sleepers) 15% of us sleep this way. Their personality reflects someone who is typically social and easy going.

Yearner – About 13% of the population are “Yearner’s” when they sleep (more open to what other people have to say). Someone who sleeps with “outstretched arms” reflects their inner desire to “reach” (or yearn) for something more in their lives. However, “Yearners” have a tendency to be a little suspicious and cynical at times.

Free-fallers - Approximately 7% of the population sleep in the “free-fall” position, on their stomach, with their arms positioned at each side of their head. While children and babies usually sleep in this position because of their flexibility, this is the absolute worse position for adults. They often experience stressful lives and feel anxious when they awake.

Soldier – Quiet and reserved, 8% sleep with their body in a uniform position, on their back with their head on the pillow and arms at their side. Those who sleep like “soliders” usually possess “high standards” in their life.

Starfish – Only 5% of us sleep like a “starfish” (on their back, with arms raised up around their head). These folks tend to make new friends easily.

Back sleepers face one big problem: They usually “snore” which can lead to problems with sleep apnea.

Here’s the kicker: Eleven to thirteen times we change positions when we’re sleeping….so go figure.

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