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Sleep-Wake Cycle Management

Meaning

Sleep-wake cycle management is the clinical and behavioral practice of regulating the timing and quality of rest and activity to support the body’s natural circadian rhythms and homeostatic sleep drive. Effective management is essential for optimizing the nocturnal repair and restorative processes, which include growth hormone pulsatility and neurotoxin clearance. This practice directly influences hormonal balance, metabolic health, cognitive function, and long-term vitality. Poor management of this cycle is a major contributor to systemic inflammation and endocrine disruption.