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Slight Foot Elevation During Sleep for Glymphatic Flow
Sleep with the feet slightly raised, typically by placing a thin pillow under the ankles or feet or by lifting the foot end of the bed a few degrees. The usual protocol is a modest incline of about 3–15 degrees, with the head lower than the legs. The goal is to promote glymphatic washout and related fluid clearance during sleep, which may also support deeper sleep.
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“Sleeping on your side, as well as perhaps elevating your feet a bit, maybe five to 10 degrees, just putting a pillow underneath your feet to get a little bit of elevation of the feet for more lymphatic clearance in the legs.”
huberman · Improve Your Lymphatic System for Overall Health & Appearance · Oct 27, 2025 · 1:16:29 · open ↗
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