Circadian Clock

Don’t skip it — Eating or skipping breakfast has entered the complex battleground of nutrition and health in recent years. It seems that the tug-of-war is not completely settled yet, as intermittent fasting has gained popularity in the mainstream. And research studies on this subject? Let’s say the landscape appears complicated. I belong to…

The job market can take a real toll on our physical & mental health. If you are a shift worker you are highly likely to pay with your health. Night shifts can even make you mentally ill. But there’s a way out: New experiment shows it’s not what you eat - it’s when you eat it Approximately 20% of the labor force in industrialized societies is consisted of shift workers which play a significant role in providing hospital services, operating factories, and performing other vital tasks. Without them, our economies would be seriously crippled. At the same time, these individuals sometimes pay a heavy price for…

Supplements for a Healthy Circadian Rhythm — Light and dark exposure are not the ONLY ways to influence your circadian rhythm! There are 2 key hormones that regulate your daily rhythms, and they not only respond to the light-dark cycle but also to the foods we eat and supplements we take. They are melatonin & cortisol. The…

Sleeping is one of my favorite things to do. It recharges my battery, clears up anxieties, and depending on the level I achieved the night before, it can set forth the day I am about to have. This made me think. If sleep is so crucial in determining what my…

Causes of circadian disruption you may not know — Feeling tired but wired…sleepless nights…trouble waking up? Any of these can be signs of circadian disruption — meaning your external daily rhythms are out of sync with your internal body clock. We run on a 24 hour per day cycle and any disruption of that cycle can affect your health…

5 signs of circadian rhythm disruption — Daily rhythms keep your body ticking like a clock. It’s true for morning glories, crickets, birds, dogs, and yes — humans too. Human beings follow a 24 hour cycle, during which your body performs multiple tasks during the day. At night, your circadian rhythm is important for body rest, gut…

The circadian rhythm is the body’s internal clock that helps regulate various physiological processes, including sleep and wakefulness. This clock is influenced by environmental cues, such as light and temperature, and is important for maintaining overall health and well-being. One way to improve your habits and maintain a healthy circadian…

For those who are unaware, there are times of the day when we work more efficiently than others. For most people, our most productive times are from around 9–11 am. And for most of us, our least productive time is right after lunch. Sometimes called the afternoon slump, this time…