Gotta catch up for 'World Sleep Day...' The 18th day of March is National Sleep Day! This is a holiday that has been observed since 2008 and is celebrated all over the world. It was founded by the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM) to raise awareness about the importance of sleep and rest, as well as to support scientific researches on sleep health issues. So, what about sleep, that is so important? Isn't this just a common activity that both humans and animals do everynight and day since time immemorial? After a tiring day, it is just normal to rest and sleep... Yeah, it is a normal physiologic process just like eating. But, there are more than the closing of the eyes and cuddling up in bed that we aren't aware of. There are lots of events happening at the cellular level ranging from the neurotransmitters of the brain to the rest of the body. Yay!🙄 We can't understand all of these information, unless you're studying for the boards and need to know all those medical jargons! 😬🤣 Hehe! It is true what the wisest man on earth, King Solomon, said in Ecclesiastes 12:12 (KJV) "And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh." However, isn't it fantastic to know a little bit of these vast scientific marvels that they study about sleep? Ok let's dig in to the basics... Sleep has four stages. The first three stages are known as NREM or Non-Rapid Eye Movement. This is usually dreamless or where unremembered dreams reside. However, the 3rd stage of this NREM is what they call the 'DEEP SLEEP'... which pertains more to the inactivity of the body rather than brain activity. And this is important in order for the body to get rest and repair itself while substantially strengthening the immune system. A person in this stage is difficult to be aroused by any sensory stimuli. The 4th stage is the REM or Rapid Eye Movement where vivid and active dreaming occurs but the muscle tone is reduced throughout the body which is good because it prevents you from acting out your dreams. Can you imagine waking up in the middle of the night and jumping out the window, dreaming you're flying?😬🤣 Oh, my! What a ridiculous disaster... Hehe!😆 Well, there are those who actually walk while sleeping, they have a condition known as somnambulism. But that's another story... This REM actually is sometimes considered a continuation of deep sleep because you are more difficult to wake up in this stage. The active dreaming here restores brain health... which is essential in learning and making or retaining memories. So, those people who dream on their sleep, the experts say, are smarter and more creative.😁 Wow, isn't that amazing? Now, take a power nap and be a dreamer!😴 It's really nice to know all these facts. But the important thing is that we're aware that when we get enough sleep, we wake up feeling good, refreshed, and strong. So c'mon guys, let's join in... Cheers to 'Sleeping beauty' that elusive beautiful unicorn that will fly us to slumberland!🦄 HaPpY SLeEpiNg, Noisepeeps!🌙 💤hugs, @Mitochondria 💯Original content creator Caloocan City, Philippines🇵🇭 Photo mine, Graphic edits & design by Picarts PS: Last night, I slept that's why I wasn't in Noiseland... They say you should practice what you preach. Haha!😂 And no regrets... I'm feeling pretty good today!😊