Sleep Architecture: Science of Dreams and Deep Rest

Sleep is Not a Waste of Time

We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping. During this time, the brain doesn’t just shut off; it activates the ‘Glymphatic System’ which washes away toxic substances (like beta-amyloid) accumulated during the day. cutting sleep is like piling up trash in your brain.

The 4 Stages of Sleep (Sleep Architecture)

Sleep cycles every 90 minutes. It repeats Light Sleep → Deep Sleep (Physical Recovery) → Dream Sleep (REM, Emotional & Memory Processing).

• ** The deepest ‘Slow Wave Sleep’ occurs in the early part of sleep. Growth hormones are released and cells regenerate. Thus, you must be asleep between 11 PM and 2 AM.
• ** Alcohol acts as a sedative to help you fall asleep fast, but it destroys sleep architecture, disturbing both deep sleep and REM sleep. You need recovery sleep, not a recovery drink.