Recently, I tried adding flaxseed and olive oil to my breadmaking therapy process. YUM!!!!! I used a basic 100g Sourdough Starter, 350g Warm Water, 500g Organic Bread Flour, and 12g Sea Salt. During stretch and folds, I added the flaxseed and some olive oil. Does anyone else bake bread on a regular basis? I am still a beginner at this. https://www.tiktok.com/@ej.firebug/video/7562148540970061086?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7566315534355924510

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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 ….. ________________________________________ 🧠 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. ________________________________________ 🛌 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. ________________________________________ 🌙 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 ❄️🌑