Optimal Calm

There are certain bodily functions that take place ONLY during deep sleep. Sleep is so crucial that even slight sleep deprivation or poor sleep can affect memory, judgment, and mood. Research has shown that most Americans would be happier, healthier and safer if they were to sleep an extra 60 to 90 minutes per night.Your body repairs itself while you sleep, activities ranging from heart health to renewing and repairing brain cells. Sleep allows the brain to rest, repair, and grow new cells. Each night, the brain removes toxins that are built up during waking hours to allow the brain to function normally the next day. When those toxins are allowed to stagnate, you steady wear down and wear out.Still, it’s not necessarily getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night; it’s more about the quality of every minute of sleep. If you’re tossing and turning, or constantly waking up over the course of 9 hours, then sleep is hardly doing you any good. On the other hand, if you’re a