someone who is deeply proactive about my well-being, I find the connection fascinating!
When we jolt awake in the dark and feel disoriented or stumble, our bodies can react with a sudden spike of adrenaline and cortisol. As I always remind myself, chronically elevated cortisol constricts blood vessels and increases systemic inflammation. That is the exact opposite of what we want when we’re trying to keep our circulation steady and those sudden, unexplained purple blotches on our arms at bay!
Choosing to create a gently lit, safe sleep environment is
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