The Body Silent Healer
#The_Biochemistry_of_Sleep: #Your_Body_Silent_Healer
Ever tossed all night or woke up feeling like you never slept? You're not alone. But here’s what many don’t know: sleep isn’t passive. it’s your body’s most powerful healing time, driven by an incredible team of natural chemicals. Let’s decode it, in a simple way actually 🔬👇
What Happens When You Sleep?
Your body enters a healing mode:
Melatonin: The “bedtime boss” — it kicks in when it’s dark, telling your brain it’s time to shut down and rest!
GABA: I don't know much about driving, smiles, but for GABA , just think of this as your brain’s brake pedal — calming your thoughts and slowing activity.
Adenosine: Builds up while you’re awake. By nightfall, it’s screaming “go to bed already!” but "you no go hear" 😊
Actually, Sleep = Restoration, see why I said so;
Every night, your body runs 4–6 cycles of deep rest and REM (dream) sleep. During this time:
•Memories are sorted ðŸ§
•Muscles heal 💪
•Immunity gets a reset 🛡
•Stress hormones balance out ⚖️
What Happens When You Don’t Sleep Well?
Poor sleep, low energy and brain fog, mood swings & anxiety, sugar cravings & weight gain, Increased risk of high BP, diabetes, and even depression
You want better sleep?
See simple what you have to apply!
Eat Sleep-Friendly Foods:
•Bananas, oats, almonds; they contain sleep magnesium and tryptophan which are good source of healthy sleep.
•Cherries: natural melatonin
•Warm milk; this one is bedtime classic!
Daily Habits That Help:
Morning sunlight ☀️
Cut screen time 1 hr before bed, leave that laptop or phone alone to rest o 📱❌
Keep your room at least a bit dark, cool and quiet 😴
So, before I drop my pen, please note that sleep isn’t just rest. It’s your body’s secret repair shop. Respect it, protect it, and watch your energy, peace, and health bounce back.
Thank you for reading.
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