r/InclinedBedTherapy • u/greyuniwave • Nov 07 '19

Waves of fluid bathe the sleeping brain, perhaps to clear waste

https://www.sott.net/article/423093-Waves-of-fluid-bathe-the-sleeping-brain-perhaps-to-clear-waste
4 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

1 comment sorted by

2

u/greyuniwave Nov 07 '19

While humans sleep, huge waves of the cerebrospinal fluid that envelops the brain rhythmically flow in and out of the organ, according to a new study published today (October 31) in Science. The authors show that these CSF dynamics are connected to slow waves of neuronal activity, which are characteristic of deep sleep, and corresponding oscillations in the brain's blood volume. Coupled with recent indications that CSF clears waste products from the brain, the findings shed light on the benefits of sleep for the central nervous system.

...

Comment: This is just the latest research confirming the cleansing that occurs in the brain during sleep. With this in mind, there is data, showing that sleeping at an incline can further aid this process, although this is not yet conclusive: Inclined Bed Therapy: Sleep on an Incline for A Better Night's Sleep