Sleep can be elusive, and in the past few years, it has become more so. Certainly, pain contributes to an inability to sleep soundly, and anxiety and stress can exacerbate that. But why don’t we just lie down, close our eyes and drift off for the night?
Let’s look at that question. Simply put, the human body has regulatory systems in place to keep itself healthy.
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