Which Direction Is Beneficial for Health When Sleeping?

We know that the Earth, where humans live, is a huge magnet, and its magnetic field lines run from the North Pole through the Earth's surface to the South Pole. When the human body sleeps, the direction of its bioelectric current is perpendicular to the Earth's magnetic field lines. Therefore, the Earth's magnetic force becomes a strong resistance to the human body's bioelectric current. However, to return to normal operation and achieve a new balance, the body must consume a large amount of heat energy to increase its metabolic capacity.

If the sleeping direction is east-west, the body cannot obtain enough energy from the outside, and the magnetic force cannot be removed in time. The heat consumed is then retained around the body, causing an increase in body temperature, which leads to abnormal blood circulation and can cause symptoms such as dizziness, irritability, insomnia, and neck pain.

If the sleeping direction is north-south, the direction of the cell current within the body can align with the Earth's magnetic field lines, allowing the body's biological macromolecules to be arranged in a directional manner. This allows the blood circulation to flow smoothly, reduces metabolism, and significantly decreases energy consumption. During sleep, the slow and fast waves can coordinate effectively, deepening the depth of sleep, thus improving sleep quality and benefiting physical and mental health.

East-West Direction:

Our traditional house construction emphasizes facing north and south; however, the placement of beds inside often follows an east-west direction. Most people usually sleep with their heads toward the east and feet toward the west. In addition, foreign scientists suggest sleeping with the head facing east, believing that sleeping with the head facing north can lead to insomnia and discomfort. Professor Sarada Subramanian of the Madras Medical College has verified this basic principle. She said that the weak interference of the Earth's magnetic field can cause significant changes in the electrical activity of the brain. If the head faces north while sleeping, it can cause major changes in the body's biochemical activities. The small pulses of the magnetic field greatly suppress the brain's electrical activity, making people feel uncomfortable, irritable, and easily angry. If the head faces east, one feels more calm. Moreover, since the Earth rotates from west to east, if one sleeps with the head facing east and feet facing west, it aligns with the direction of the head's movement, providing a calming effect on the biochemical reactions during sleep and helping one sleep more soundly.

North-South Direction:

Experts believe that sleeping with the head facing south is beneficial to health. Because the Earth is a giant magnet, its magnetic field lines run through north and south. The water molecules within the human body act like tiny compasses, constantly oscillating under the influence of the Earth's magnetic field lines. When the poles of the water molecules align with the Earth's magnetic field lines, they stop oscillating and become stable. When the poles of the water molecules do not align with the Earth's magnetic field lines, they remain unstable. If a person sleeps in a north-south direction, the alignment of the water molecules, the sleeping direction, and the Earth's magnetic field lines are all consistent, making it easier to fall asleep and achieving the best sleep quality. Additionally, in the human circulatory system, the aorta and major veins are most important, and their orientation aligns with the direction of the head and feet. When a person sleeps in a north-south direction, the aorta and major veins also lie in the north-south direction, and the water molecules are aligned in the same direction. Therefore, the blood flow, which is mainly composed of water, flows most smoothly and efficiently, and its inertia helps pass through capillaries, reducing the occurrence of blood clots. It can also reduce the burden on the heart during sleep. Thus, sleeping in a north-south direction (head south, feet north) has certain disease-prevention and health benefits.

In summary, both east-west and north-south directions are acceptable, but when sleeping east-west, the head should face east; when sleeping north-south, the head should face south.

Sleeping direction: Sleep with your head facing south and feet facing north. Because the Earth's magnetic field runs from south to north. Therefore, the human body is constantly affected by the Earth's magnetic field, and during sleep, the brain is also affected by the magnetic field. When you sleep with your head facing south and feet facing north, the magnetic field lines pass smoothly through your body, minimizing the interference of the Earth's magnetic field on your body, thus protecting your health. (Additionally, from a feng shui perspective: the north belongs to yin, the most yin of all. Sleeping with your head facing north can harm your vital energy and may lead to dreams of "yin things"—things considered unclean. Although this might be considered superstitious, it does align with scientific findings.)

The direction of the head's rotation is not scientifically related to the sleeping position. Humans have the same physiological mechanisms, and it has nothing to do with the direction of the head's rotation. Especially, I found the statement above—"I have two rotations, one clockwise and the other counterclockwise. What should I do? I need to keep changing directions or sleep facing east or west."—to be quite amusing.

By the way, here's a reminder:

Sleeping posture: Sleeping like a bow is good, and lying on the right side is less burdensome. Studies show that "sleeping like a bow" can appropriately reduce the force of gravity acting on the body. Since the heart is mostly on the left side of the body, sleeping on the right side can reduce the pressure on the heart.

Here, I hope everyone has a scientific sleep method. Have a healthy day.

Sleeping Direction in Feng Shui

Does sleeping direction matter in terms of north-south or east-west? Few people believe there is a connection between the direction of sleep and physical health, especially some people who consider this topic as superstition, claiming that depending on one's fate, sleeping in a certain direction brings good luck, while sleeping in another direction brings bad luck and could lead to problems. We must analyze these claims from a scientific perspective to determine if they hold any truth. There are also many people who have their own life experiences, saying that no matter which direction they sleep, their bodies remain healthy. Indeed, the impact of sleep direction on health has not been scientifically proven through statistics or experiments. This article only discusses the issue from a physical standpoint, explaining it based on the difference in the rotation direction of photons in the human body and the environment. Whether it is correct or not, please let those who are interested verify it.

In other articles, we have discussed this before. Since a person is born in an environment, he must contain the characteristics of that environment. The photon information characteristics of the environment rotate to the right, meaning the angular velocity points towards the North Star. A person's birth information characteristics should also follow this rotation direction. However, after birth, people stand upright, so the rotation direction of the photon information in the human body is opposite to that of the environment. This is one of the reasons for humans' reverse thinking, and it is also why humans have emerged among other living beings, becoming a species with scientific civilization.

However, there are a few people whose photon information rotation direction is the same as the environment. These people are a minority. Since their photon information rotation direction matches the environment's, when they think about issues, they tend to follow the environment's thinking rather than reverse it. They find it difficult to understand problems solved through reverse thinking. These people may not perform well academically, especially during their school years, and typically don't rank at the top of their class. However, these people have a unique characteristic: since their photon information rotation direction matches the environment's, their body develops very well overall. This manifests as a strong body, which provides another learning method for others. After birth, people walk upright, so their photon information rotation direction is opposite to the environment's, which is unavoidable. This causes improper development of the body, but during sleep, one can choose a suitable direction to allow the body to develop properly, thus improving health. This is the purpose of writing this article.

If a person's head rotation is clockwise, it means their hair grows in a clockwise direction, and their photon information also rotates clockwise. While working and living, because their photon information is opposite to the environment's, their body's various parts cannot develop properly. However, during sleep, one can adjust their photon information rotation direction to match the Earth's angular velocity direction, which points toward the North Star. This means that during sleep, their photon information aligns with the environment's, enabling better growth and rest, leading to better health.

Friends living in the Northern Hemisphere, if your head rotation is clockwise, when sleeping, your head should face south. This makes your photon information align with the environment's, allowing better growth and rest. Conversely, if your head rotation is counterclockwise, indicating your photon information rotates counterclockwise, your head should face north when sleeping to gain better growth and rest. Some may say, "I have two rotations, one clockwise and one counterclockwise. What should I do?" You should keep changing directions or sleep facing east or west.

From this article, we can see that the ancient Chinese view was correct—that the direction of sleep indeed relates to one's fate and health, although the proportion is uncertain. This direction also varies from person to person. At that time, people did not understand the methods used in the Yi Jing (Book of Changes), calling them superstition. Today, using scientific theories, we can continuously explain the content of the Yi Jing and help more learned people believe in its theories.

Which direction to sleep—there is no definitive answer in previous articles. Some say it is better to face south, others say north, some say sleeping with your head facing the sun (i.e., east) is good, and others say west is better. Some say it doesn't matter which direction you sleep, and your body remains healthy. Indeed, there is no definite answer, and it is more about personal habits. Perhaps the direction of sleep has little impact on the body, especially over just a few days, and the impact would not be significant. This article merely provides a method for learning, analysis, and rest. Please take what you will, and judge for yourself.

Essential Reading on Feng Shui for Different Zodiac Sleeping Directions:

1924, Jia Zi, Metal (Rat) 1925, Yi Chou, Metal (Ox) 1926, Bing Yin, Fire (Tiger)

1927, Ding Mao, Fire (Rabbit) 1928, Wu Chen, Wood (Dragon) 1929, Ji Si, Wood (Snake)

1930, Geng Wu, Earth (Horse) 1931, Xin Wei, Earth (Sheep) 1932, Ren Shen, Metal (Monkey)

1933, Gui You, Metal (Rooster) 1934, Jia Xu, Fire (Dog) 1935, Yi Hai, Fire (Pig)

1936, Bing Zi, Water (Rat) 1937, Ding Chou, Water (Ox) 1938, Wu Yin, Earth (Tiger)

1939, Ji Mao, Earth (Rabbit) 1940, Geng Chen, Metal (Dragon) 1941, Xin Si, Metal (Snake)

1942, Ren Wu, Wood (Horse) 1943, Gui Wei, Wood (Sheep) 1944, Jia Shen, Water (Monkey)

1945, Yi You, Water (Rooster) 1946, Bing Xu, Earth (Dog) 1947, Ding Hai, Earth (Pig)

1948, Wu Zi, Fire (Rat) 1949, Ji Chou, Fire (Ox) 1950, Geng Yin, Wood (Tiger)

1951, Xin Mao, Wood (Rabbit) 1952, Ren Chen, Water (Dragon) 1953, Gui Si, Water (Snake)

1954, Jia Wu, Metal (Horse) 1955, Yi Wei, Metal (Sheep) 1956, Bing Shen, Fire (Monkey)

1957, Ding You, Fire (Rooster) 1958, Wu Xu, Wood (Dog) 1959, Ji Hai, Wood (Pig)

1960, Geng Zi, Earth (Rat) 1961, Xin Chou, Earth (Ox) 1962, Ren Yin, Metal (Tiger)

1963, Gui Mao, Metal (Rabbit) 1964, Jia Chen, Fire (Dragon) 1965, Yi Si, Fire (Snake)

1966, Bing Wu, Water (Horse) 1967, Ding Wei, Water (Sheep) 1968, Wu Shen, Earth (Monkey)

1969, Ji You, Earth (Rooster) 1970, Geng Xu, Metal (Dog) 1971, Xin Hai, Metal (Pig)

1972, Ren Zi, Wood (Rat) 1973, Gui Chou, Wood (Ox) 1974, Jia Yin, Water (Tiger)

1975, Yi Mao, Water (Rabbit) 1976, Bing Chen, Earth (Dragon) 1977, Ding Si, Earth (Snake)

1978, Wu Wu, Fire (Horse) 1979, Ji Wei, Fire (Sheep) 1980, Geng Shen, Wood (Monkey)

1981, Xin You, Wood (Rooster) 1982, Ren Xu, Water (Dog) 1983, Gui Hai, Water (Pig)

1984, Jia Zi, Metal (Rat) 1985, Yi Chou, Metal (Ox) 1986, Bing Yin, Fire (Tiger)

1987, Ding Mao, Fire (Rabbit) 1988, Wu Chen, Wood (Dragon) 1989, Ji Si, Wood (Snake)

1990, Geng Wu, Earth (Horse) 1991, Xin Wei, Earth (Sheep) 1992, Ren Shen, Metal (Monkey)

1993, Gui You, Metal (Rooster) 1994, Jia Xu, Fire (Dog) 1995, Yi Hai, Fire (Pig)

1996, Bing Zi, Water (Rat) 1997, Ding Chou, Water (Ox)

Check your Five Elements according to the above list!

People whose Five Elements are Water, Wood, or Fire are considered "East Four Births," and their beds should be placed in the East, Southeast, South, or North, as these are the favorable directions for their birth. Bed Head Taboos: The arrangement of the bed involves many aspects of feng shui, and there are many taboos to avoid when setting up the bed.

(1) The head of the bed should not be directly under a beam.

(2) The head of the bed should not face the main door.

(3) The head of the bed should not be too close to the window.

(4) The head of the bed should not face a mirror.

1. The head of the bed should not face a mirror. Mirrors are used to block negative energy, reflecting it back when it comes directly. Therefore, mirrors should not face the bed. If the head of the bed faces a mirror, it may startle the sleeper with their reflection. Some people place many mirrors in their room and often feel haunted by ghost-like shadows. In fact, this is just an illusion caused by the moving reflections of the mirrors. Placing a mirror near the head of the bed is considered taboo, as it can seriously affect sleep, causing palpitations, insomnia, and even illness. It is best not to place too many mirrors in the bedroom. Ideally, a mirror should be installed on the inside of a wardrobe door, so it is not visible normally, but can be used when dressing or grooming by opening the wardrobe door.

2. The head of the bed should not face the main door. Facing the main door with the head of the bed is considered unlucky, as it can lead to declining health and career. Therefore, it should be avoided as much as possible. There are two ways to avoid this: first, move the bed away to avoid the head being in line with the door, preventing the direct impact of external energy on the head of the bed. If the bed cannot be moved, changing the head direction is also a feasible alternative. This way, the head of the bed can avoid being directly hit by the external energy from the door.

3. The head of the bed should not be too close to the window. Having the head of the bed too close to the window is not auspicious. Leaving aside feng shui, from the perspective of environmental hygiene alone, the head of the bed should not be too close to the window. On sunny days, sunlight may directly shine on the head of the bed, while on rainy days, wind and rain may seep in through the window cracks, affecting sleep. If there is a strong wind or thunderstorm, the head of the bed being close to the window becomes even more dangerous, as it could be injured by falling glass from the window. Therefore, to ensure peaceful sleep and home safety, it is advisable to avoid having the head of the bed too close to the window.

4. The head of the bed should not be under a beam. In feng shui, there is a saying that "a beam under the bed is not auspicious," suggesting that if such a situation occurs, it can negatively affect health. It should be avoided as much as possible. Feng shui believes that this can harm the head's health, causing headaches, dizziness, insomnia, and other brain-related diseases. The solution is to move the bed slightly to avoid the beam, thus resolving the issue. If it is impossible to avoid due to space constraints or other reasons, covering the beam with a ceiling can be an effective solution. This way, "out of sight, out of mind," reducing psychological stress, and the ceiling can bear the burden of the beam pressing down.

Correct Sleeping Direction: Feng Shui Makes Sleep Healthier

Dream养生 Sleep Health Care

"Sleep and food are essential for health." Good sleep can replenish energy and restore vitality, with the effect of "nourishing yin and cultivating the essence." According to Professor Zhou Xiaoning, a specialist in traditional Chinese medicine's mental health, mastering the essentials of sleep health can help "tame nightmares" and embark on a simple and practical path to health.

Correct Sleeping Direction: Sleeping Head Facing West in Autumn and Winter Helps Calm the Mind and Nourish Yin

Regarding the direction of sleep, the ancients proposed the idea of "facing west in autumn and winter." For example, "Qianjin Yaofang Dao Lin Yangxing" states: "For people who sleep, in spring and summer, they should face east, and in autumn and winter, they should face west." "Lao Lao Heng Yan" cites "Ji Yu Zao": "When sleeping, in spring and summer, the head should face east, and in autumn and winter, it should face west."

The reason is that spring and summer belong to yang, and the head should face east while sleeping; autumn and winter belong to yin, and the head should face west, in accordance with the principle of "nourishing yang in spring and summer, and nourishing yin in autumn and winter."

Sleeping Feng Shui: Sleeping with the Head Against an External Wall May Cause "Disease Hazards"

Mr. Zhu bought a new apartment and saw that the design of the new house had low windowsills. He wanted to place his large bed against the low windowsill. He felt that it would allow better ventilation. However, after moving into the new house, he had trouble sleeping every night. The problem was that although the area of the head of the bed increased, various lights and sounds at night often startled him, affecting his sleep.

Experts pointed out that generally speaking, walls in houses can be divided into external and internal walls. External walls (adjacent to the outside) often have high humidity and large temperature differences; internal walls (dividing rooms inside) have lower humidity and smaller temperature differences. Therefore, it is recommended to place the head of the bed against an internal wall and avoid placing it against a corner, to prevent illness. For young people, they may not feel any discomfort from sleeping with their head against an external wall, but as they age, they may develop chronic conditions such as cervical spondylosis or rheumatism.

Miss Huang, a fashion-conscious woman, collected ceramic items, wood carvings, large folding fans, and leather horns during her business trips and displayed them in her living room and interior. However, after moving into her new house a few weeks later, she inexplicably felt agitated. Even when reading in her study, she couldn't concentrate and couldn't focus on her books.

Doctors said that excessive decoration in the house is not advisable, and the color should match the function of the room. For example, moderate red light can give a warm feeling; however, using overly bright colors in the bedroom can affect sleep quality. At the same time, the head of the bed should not use overly exaggerated decorations, as this may scare the sleeper upon waking, causing adverse effects. In the bedroom, avoid installing large-power speakers and entertainment systems, as stimulating sensory experiences before bedtime can make people overly excited, interfering with sleep and causing difficulty falling asleep.

Additionally, the bedroom should be decorated with plants, preferably small, with colors not too bright and without special odors. Avoid poisonous plants like poinsettias, spiky plants like hibiscus, and flowers with excessive pollen. A hanging plant can be placed on the wardrobe, which does not occupy space, beautifies the environment, and improves indoor air quality.

Case Analysis of the Optimal Sleeping Direction

Netizen: "Everyone, ask, some people say feng shui, but if we don't talk about feng shui, from a scientific or physical perspective, which direction is the best for sleeping? Please briefly explain each person's opinion, thank you!"

A. Head facing east, feet facing west

B. Head facing west, feet facing east

C. Head facing south, feet facing north

D. Head facing north, feet facing south

E. Doesn't matter

F. Other...

Feng Shui Master's Answer:

D. Head facing north, feet facing south

When sleeping, adopting the position of head facing north and feet facing south allows the Earth's magnetic field lines to pass smoothly through the body, minimizing the interference of the Earth's magnetic field and resulting in more pleasant and sound sleep.