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The Silent Switch Within | BioDreams: The Chemistry of Sleep
The Threshold Between Wake and Rest There’s a moment, somewhere between exhaustion and restlessness, when the body begs for sleep but the mind refuses to dim its lights. In that thin, electric border lives a tiny molecule with an outsized role: orexin. Known also as hypocretin, this small neuropeptide is the quiet switch that decides…
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The Quiet Spark | BioDreams: The Chemistry of Sleep
Discover how dopamine shapes motivation, focus and emotional balance — and why sleep is essential to restoring this powerful molecule. The science of reward meets the art of rest. The Quiet Spark Dopamine is the spark that moves us through the day — and the quiet breath that restores us at night. Often described as…
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The Rhythm Keeper Within | BioDreams: The Chemistry of Sleep
When the Rhythm Falters Cortisol is often misunderstood. We hear its name and think of stress — tension, alertness, a heart that won’t slow down. But in truth, cortisol is not the villain. It’s the rhythm keeper within. Every morning, it rises quietly, coaxing your body to wake, to move, to meet the light. At…
Where sleep becomes sustainable rest.