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Our Hunter-Gatherer Ancestors weren't pressured to be at work for a set time, they went to bed when tired and woke with the dawn. Ancestral Sleep is about prioritising sleep, having as many great night sleeps as you can and to wake up naturally.

Back a few thousand years, sleeping for 8 hours a day from a survival point of view doesn't seem like the best thing to do, as we're vulnerable for 7-8 hours. However, evolution hasn't selected to remove sleep, which means it is more critical to our survival than being vulnerable while we sleep.

We now know that sleep is when the body cleans the toxins from the brain, and is critically important for overall health, performance, and longevity. Typically we need between 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night.

A quick disclaimer

We're all different, so it's important to find what works best for you. We always encourage doing your own research and talking to experts when considering new health practices.

The author of this article is not a doctor or a health professional, just someone passionate about health and sharing what's worked for them. This content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine.