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 Do you find the relentless daily grind of go-go-go, do-do-do exhausting? Always feel like you're playing catch-up in every aspect of life?World-renowned researcher Sara C. Mednick PhD has the solution. She developed the concept of the Downstate while studying how our internal systems sleep, cardiovascular, circadian, muscular and metabolic work together. The results were astounding: our systems need restorative states, and these states don't just happen during sleep. In fact, you can harness Downstate moments in everything you do, from deepening your breath, to timing your exercise and meals, to holding hands, or walking your dog.The Downstate refers to the wide range of recovery systems you can learn to tap into every single day. It can help to replenish your most vital functions at a cellular level, including giving your heart, brain and metabolism a rest. In essence, it's your opportunity to plug yourself into a metaphorical outlet and power back up. In this ground-breaking and fun read, you'll discover simple ways to: access the Downstate via four key approaches: parasympathetic nourishment, sleep, exercise and nutrition engage in simple, quick activities that make you feel rested and full of energy restore your inner balance with the four-week Downstate Recovery Plan, expertly crafted with science-backed tools and techniquesFind out how to be more alert, productive and cognitively sharp during the day, enjoy consolidated, restorative sleep at night and achieve a long life filled with mental and physical vitality. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Physical Illness & Disease Sleep Disorders Stress Management Heartfelt Nutrition Physical Exercise
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like the simple way Sarah approached the subject down state and up state, very clear with examples and I found I got straight into starting ,hoping to have results soon.

very wise and benifical for you

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This book has way too much about American societal issues - it's so loosely related to the topic and could have been covered in a couple of paragraphs, but it comes up over and over again to the point that I started to feel the science was being used to fit whatever injustice was important to the author. I'm not American and when I want to read about British societal issues I buy a book on the topic,not a book about the science of sleep

Too many societal issues not enough science

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