Rest doesn't just mean sleep: What "downstate" means, and why you need more of it
2 years, 11 months ago

Rest doesn't just mean sleep: What "downstate" means, and why you need more of it

Salon  

We know we're bad at sleep. That's the premise of Sara C. Mednick's reassuring and practical new book, "The Power of the Downstate: Recharge Your Life Using Your Body's Own Restorative Systems." One of the reasons why I think we're having trouble with sleep is that we haven't really done anything all day to prepare for sleep. Because the daily wear and tear of the stressors that we experience are actually building up.Without good restore function, and good deep sleep, you're not using that natural plumbing system to flush out all the toxins in your brain and your body. I've learned that if I've had a bad night's sleep, but I still eat a good breakfast, and I still exercise, and I still figure out time to just even take a few deep breaths, I'm going to be okay because it's not all up to sleep.

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Find your calm: A natural way to sleep better and feel revitalised
5 months ago

Find your calm: A natural way to sleep better and feel revitalised

Daily Mail  

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It’s not just about great sleep – we need to perfect the art of deep rest too
5 months ago

It’s not just about great sleep – we need to perfect the art of deep rest too

The Independent  

As the clocks go back and the evenings draw in, you might feel like hunkering down, staying cosy and doing a little bit less. This is the perfect time to start embracing the art of rest, but don’t be disappointed when I warn that to do so can also involve getting outside and even exercising. The essential ingredient for true …

World Sleep Day 2024: We need deep rest not sleep – and here’s how to get it
1 year ago

World Sleep Day 2024: We need deep rest not sleep – and here’s how to get it

The Independent  

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6 years, 3 months ago

Why SLEEP is the key to toning up

Daily Mail  

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Tips to sleep better, here are 10 ways that ensure you get good rest, feel healthy
6 years, 8 months ago

Tips to sleep better, here are 10 ways that ensure you get good rest, feel healthy

Hindustan Times  

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Joanna Waloszek shares six tips for a good night's sleep
7 years, 3 months ago

Joanna Waloszek shares six tips for a good night's sleep

Daily Mail  

If you have trouble sleeping, you're far from alone – insomnia is thought to regularly affect around one in every three people. While alcohol may help you fall asleep, it's also associated with more awakenings during the night which can leave you feeling more tired the next day. Switch off screens Ms Waloszek recommends switching off screens to avoid blue …

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