May 17 • General discussion
While you were sleeping
Yes, that was such a good movie and who would not love Sandra Bullock, right? I think I have seen this movie about 4 times, and can watch it again any time, such classic.
But today I want to talk what what happened in your body while YOU were sleeping. Because sleep is an active biological process, not simply “switching off.”
Now lets talk in general, because we all have different days, different sleep times, different stress levels, different age, hormones, lifestyle .. there are so many variances but typically something like this would happen.
🕙 10 PM – 11 PM
Melatonin production increases as the body gets ready for deep rest. Brain activity begins slowing, body temperature drops slightly, and your nervous system starts shifting into recovery mode.
🕚 11 PM – 12 AM
Your body enters deeper stages of sleep. Physical restoration begins, muscles relax, tissue repair starts, and the immune system becomes more active.
🕛 12 AM – 2 AM
This is usually the time for your deep sleep.
Growth hormone release supports cellular repair, muscle recovery, metabolism, and healing processes throughout the body.
🕑 2 AM – 4 AM
The brain continues processing memories, emotions, and learning. The liver and detoxification systems remain highly active while the body continues restorative functions.
🕓 4 AM – 5 AM
Cortisol slowly begins rising naturally to prepare the body for waking. Body temperature gradually increases and the brain becomes more active again.
🕔 5 AM – 6 AM
Lighter sleep stages and REM sleep often increase. Dreaming may become more vivid as the brain processes emotions, creativity, and information.
🕕 6 AM – 7 AM
The body prepares to wake naturally. Hormones supporting alertness, energy, focus, and movement begin increasing to help transition into the day.
So you may start to think how better you can support your sleep because you are doing yourself massive favor. You support repair, regulation, detoxification, memory processing, hormone balance, immune support, and nervous system restoration. You support your health.
So what can you start doing today?
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