Sleep underpins learning, mood, and attention. This post shares strategies to improve sleep quality and restore nervous system balance. I discuss sleep, nervous system regulation, and ways to reduce toxic load for improved focus and mood.
Have you heard of the glymphatic system? Most of us know the importance of a good night’s sleep, but few realise that while we are in deep sleep, the glymphatic system in our brain helps clear out the waste and washes the brain. In 2013, scientists discovered through imaging on mice that the brain can shrink by up to 60 per cent during deep sleep, creating space for toxins and metabolic waste to be cleared and for nutrients to reach nerve cells. Getting enough good-quality sleep helps protect the brain and supports concentration, focus, and learning.
Here is the link to read more…
https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/optimising-brain-health-reducing-toxins-and-supporting-sleep
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