Life Kit: Health 7 kinds of rest (other than sleep)
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Feb 2, 2026 
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, an internist and author of Sacred Rest, maps out seven distinct kinds of rest to help replenish body and mind. She explains physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, and spiritual rest. Short, practical strategies and simple diagnostics help you spot which respite you need and how to restore balance in everyday life.
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Floor Moment Sparked The Book
- Saundra Dalton-Smith described collapsing on her foyer floor despite outward success.
- That moment prompted her to write Sacred Rest and outline seven rest types from clinical experience.
Rest Deficits Mimic Illness
- Many patients tested healthy but looked and felt awful because of rest deficits.
- Rest deficits can present as physical decline without conventional medical findings.
Mix Passive And Active Physical Rest
- Do both passive and active physical rest like sleep, leisure walks, and massage.
- Also fix ergonomics to reduce physical strain at workstations.
