Did you know that when we sleep, we are more efficient at producing new cells and repairing damaged tissues throughout our body?

This includes skin and hair, cardiac (heart) tissue, and myelin. Myelin is the protective coating on our nerve cells, including those in our brain.

Why is this important?

When the myelin coating is damaged, it can affect the messages being sent along the nerves to the brain. The result could be poor coordination, weakness, and slower brain function and reflexes, among other things. It may also impact pain levels. So if you’re experiencing chronic pain, the quality of your sleep could be making it even worse!