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Sleep science Did you know that sleep loss can never be fully recovered… even though sleep time is far longer on a recovery night (10-12 hours rather than 8 hours)? Sleep enriches so many functions, from blood pressure to memory, creativity and even food choices! All 5 stages of sleep (in a 90 minute cycle) are crucial for the different brain waves occurring, for immune system function; developing neural connections; processing information; consolidating memory and clearing d

The body reacts to foreign particles in the body in many ways. We sneeze when the mucous membranes of the throat and nose are irritated, perhaps by particles of dust or pollen, to force it out of the body. We can cough, produce discharges and pus, and expel through vomit or stool. The body has many mechanisms at its disposal. But processes can become over-stimulated and our body can over-respond… hayfever is one such example. An inflammation response is usually triggered wher