Most of us know that good sleep is important not only for functioning throughout the day but also for our health. We might even know or have experienced the side effects of not getting good sleep. But how does sleep work exactly? What processes in our body are at work when we sleep and how can we support them? In this episode, Brooke takes us on a deep dive into the importance of sleep and the physiology of our body's natural circadian rhythm.

Be sure to tune in to next week’s episode to learn how to cultivate healthy sleep habits!

Episode Highlights:

• Why sleep is so important
• What circadian rhythm is and how it is regulated
• The external (light and food) and internal (hormones) sources of entrainment for circadian rhythm
• How this all fits into a 24 hour day
• The side effects of sleep deprivation

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