PERSONALLY, I WRESTLED WITH THE WHOLE IDEA OF SLEEP FOR YEARS! š š“
I WAS JUST TOO BUSY! If I didnāt get the āprescribedā 7ā9 hours, I would bargain with myself: āIāll go to bed early tonightā¦ā āIāll just take a nap laterā¦ā āI really donāt need that much sleep anywayā¦ā But the truth was, I was exhausted ā and often had that strange āwired but tiredā feeling: functioning, but not really thriving. ā”š© WHAT I DIDN"T KNOW THEN, IS WHAT SCIENTISTS HAVE ONLY RECENTLY DISCOVERED ā¦.. ________________________________________ š§ Your brain doesnāt just rest while you sleep ā it detoxes. Even if youāre in bed for 7ā9 hours, you may still wake up foggy, groggy, and fatigued ā and coffee barely helps. ā HERE'S WHY: Your brain has its own built-in detox system called the Glymphatic System ā and many people, especially menopausal women, are not activating it properly. This system clears toxins from the brain, including amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimerās and cognitive decline. It also plays a huge role in brain fog, memory, mood, and mental clarity. HERE'S THE CATCH: šØ The glymphatic system ONLY works during DEEP SLEEP. And a disproportionate number of women in midlife are deep-sleep deprived. ________________________________________ š What happens during deep sleep? During deep sleep, something extraordinary happens: Your brain cells actually shrink by about 60%, creating space between them so cerebrospinal fluid can wash through and remove waste. Itās literally like your brain is taking out the garbage while you sleep. šļøāØ But if youāre not getting enough deep sleep, this cleaning system canāt do its job ā and waste builds up in the brain, contributing to fog, fatigue, and long-term risk. The good news? š Your brain wants to heal ā if you give it the right conditions. ________________________________________ š YOUR DEEP-SLEEP & BRAIN DETOX PROTOCOL: Hereās how to support your glymphatic system: 1ļøā£ Stop eating 3ā4 hours before bed š½ļø This allows blood sugar to stabilize, which is essential for deep sleep. 2ļøā£ Make your room cool, dark, and quiet āļøš