Grinding through mentally demanding work without pause is the physical equivalent of sprinting nonstop for an hour.
Worse, most of us assume a good night’s sleep can fix the damage—but it doesn’t replenish the seven specific types of rest our brains need, which can help us prevent burnout and feel our best.
The 7 Rest Profiles
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of “Sacred Rest” and a board-certified internal medicine physician, has identified seven types of rest after treating patients with normal bloodwork, sleeping well, and no underlying medical cause for their exhaustion. The culprit, she found, was simpler than most expected.
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
