Unlock Sleep Stages for Better Health and Energy

Sleep consists of four stages: light non-REM (N1 and N2), deep non-REM (N3), and REM, cycling throughout the night to support physical repair, cognitive function, and emotional processing.

  • Transition to sleep with theta waves, easy to awaken, lasts 5-10 minutes.
  • Features sleep spindles and K-complexes, supports memory and learning, about 50% of sleep.
StageScientific ObservationRole in Health
N1Slow theta waves, easy awakeningsTransition to sleep, initial relaxation
N2Sleep spindles and K-complexesMemory consolidation and learning
N3Slow delta waves, hard to awakenPhysical restoration and immune support
REMHigh brain activity, rapid eye movementsDreaming, emotional processing, and mood regulation
CyclesImbalances lead to disordersImproves energy and prevents insomnia/apnea

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