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Old 09-05-2013, 07:49 AM
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Default Deep Sleep Builds Myelin
Interesting article on a research paper from the Journal of Neuroscience.

Hmmm...I wonder if there is a connection between myelin degredation and/or lack of repair from the auto-immune effects of MS and the sleep problems that so many MS patients suffer with.

It might indicate that the increased need for sleep when MS patients are experiencing a flare that the body is attempting to increase myelin production.

BBC News - Sleep 'boosts brain cell numbers'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23932577

With love, Erika
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