A Patient's Guide to Chronic Pain and Sleep
Sleep is defined as the natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored. Sleep is a complex process involving several stages. There are changes in the chemistry and behavior of the body during sleep.
There are many processes in the body that rely on the sleep-wake cycle. These processes are important in fighting infection, healing our body, and allowing processing of new knowledge or information. It is believed that sleep is crucial to learning and intellectual function. Proper sleep is absolutely necessary for the normal function of the body. Sleep disturbances can have significant and serious consequences. Lab rats die after two to three weeks of sleep deprivation.
Anatomy of Sleep
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