The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines sleep as; 1: a natural temporary state of rest during which an individual becomes physically inactive and unaware of the surrounding environment and many bodily functions (as breathing) slow. 2 : an inactive state (as hibernation) like true sleep.

Generally our bodies can be considered as machines , that operate on a day to day basis , helping us receive information, process information, carry out tasks , and produce results amongst many other functions. We rely on it to get from one destination to the other as well as retain information for future purposes. *SMILES* , you are starting to wonder if I am talking about the same body that we drag around everyday, the same one that obeys our every command , from where we stand it doesn’t seem in any way like we are relying on our body. It’s mostly about just wanting walk to a place and your legs just start moving. IT’S NOT THAT COMPLICATED. What if I told it was more complicated than that?

THE BODY is a wonderful machine

The human body is a complex, highly organised structure that contains trillions of nerves that function together to achieve all the functions needed to maintain LIFE. There are over 7 trillion nerves in the human body. They make up the NERVOUS SYSTEM , you can think of nerves as the body’s electrical connection/wiring , which is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain ,the spinal cord , and the rest of the body.

WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS HAVE TO DO WITH YOUR SLEEP ?

• Sleep is very important to number of brain function, inclusive of how your body nerves communicate with each other.
• Sleep plays a housekeeper role, it helps the body remove toxins that build up while you are awake.
• Sleep affects every system in the body from your HEART , BRAIN DIGESTIVE , all the way to your IMMUNE SYSTEM.
• Like every other machine Complex or Simple, rest and recharge is essential to the human body.

What will happen to your car if you just turned it on without letting it rest?Can you imagine what lack of proper sleep does to your entire body?