PERSONALLY, I WRESTLED WITH THE WHOLE IDEA OF SLEEP FOR YEARS! 😂 😴

Manon Fielding

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I WAS JUST TOO BUSY!

If I didn’t get the “prescribed” 7–9 hours, I would bargain with myself:

“I’ll go to bed early tonight…”

“I’ll just take a nap later…”

“I really don’t need that much sleep anyway…”

But the truth was, I was exhausted — and often had that strange “wired but tired” feeling: functioning, but not really thriving. ⚡😩

WHAT I DIDN"T KNOW THEN, IS WHAT SCIENTISTS HAVE ONLY RECENTLY DISCOVERED …..

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🧠 Your brain doesn’t just rest while you sleep — it detoxes.

Even if you’re in bed for 7–9 hours, you may still wake up foggy, groggy, and fatigued — and coffee barely helps. ☕

HERE'S WHY:

Your brain has its own built-in detox system called the Glymphatic System — and many people, especially menopausal women, are not activating it properly.

This system clears toxins from the brain, including amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. It also plays a huge role in brain fog, memory, mood, and mental clarity.

HERE'S THE CATCH:

🚨 The glymphatic system ONLY works during DEEP SLEEP.

And a disproportionate number of women in midlife are deep-sleep deprived.

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🛌 What happens during deep sleep?

During deep sleep, something extraordinary happens:

Your brain cells actually shrink by about 60%, creating space between them so cerebrospinal fluid can wash through and remove waste.

It’s literally like your brain is taking out the garbage while you sleep. 🗑️✨

But if you’re not getting enough deep sleep, this cleaning system can’t do its job — and waste builds up in the brain, contributing to fog, fatigue, and long-term risk.

The good news?

💚 Your brain wants to heal — if you give it the right conditions.

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🌙 YOUR DEEP-SLEEP & BRAIN DETOX PROTOCOL:

Here’s how to support your glymphatic system:

1️⃣ Stop eating 3–4 hours before bed 🍽️

This allows blood sugar to stabilize, which is essential for deep sleep.

2️⃣ Make your room cool, dark, and quiet ❄️🌑

Your glymphatic system is most active when:

• The room is 65–68°F (18–20°C)

• There is zero light pollution (cover electronics, use blackout curtains)

3️⃣ Support progesterone & magnesium 🧬