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The bodies central nervous system is comprised of the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic system. The sympathetic nervous system kicks in when there is a perceived threat. It releases neurotransmitters to tell our body we need to run or fight. This is our "fight or flight" part of the central nervous system. In this state, our pupils dilate to see better, our mouths get dry, our heart rate increases, our airways relax to get more oxygen, our digestion stops, an

Creating a nighttime routine is important to get quality sleep. Our bodies do many things as we sleep. Important things like our brain stores new information and gets rid of toxic waste. Tissues regrow and repair. Hormones and proteins are released. Our cells repair and regrow. When we sleep well and the right amount, we build immunity, increase brain function, combat insulin resistance, and protect our heart health. Goals to create a consistent sleep schedule should be a pri