circadian rhythm

a circadian rhythm is the body's internal clock that regulates physiological and behavioral changes over a 24-hour cycle
mainly in response to the day-night cycle. orchestrated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the brain,

these rhythms influence sleep-wake patterns, hormone release, and metabolic processes. disruptions can lead to sleep issues, mood disturbances, health problem and can significantly impact overall well-being.


a study suggests that a weekend of camping could be enough to help reset the circadian rhythms that are keeping us awake.

subjects spent a week camping in colorado in the summer.
only light was from sunlight and campfire.

  • circadian rhythms shifted to follow light cycle
  • melatonin production began at sunset and stopped at sunrise

approximately more than 90% of us have our circadian rhythms disrupted, this can happen due to using your phone at night, irregular sleep patterns, eating at different timings, lack of natural light, caffeine and etcetera.


think of your circadian rhythm as the conductor of your body's orchestra. it orchestrates the quality of your sleep, your mood's crescendos and diminuendos, the virtuosity of your cognitive function, and the timely release of hormones.

when this conductor is offbeat, things start to sound bad – you struggle to wake up, exercising becomes hard, thinking feels fuzzy, and sleep gets messed up. by getting your circadian rhythm back in tune, you're making everything work smoothly.


when your circadian rhythms are out of sync, the domino effect is profound – you struggle to wake up, exercising becomes hard, thinking feels fuzzy, and sleep gets messed up.

restoring your circadian rhythms could be the cornerstone of your journey towards holistic growth and well-being, as it influences your daily life.

by prioritizing the restoration of your circadian rhythms, you're essentially tuning your internal clock to a harmonious frequency, where waking up on time, working out with vigor, thinking sharply, and embracing restorative sleep fall into natural alignment.this isn't merely a single action; it's like the core rhythm that guides a surge of vitality, amplifying each subsequent aspect of health with extraordinary impact.

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