Getting in sync-

Master your bio rhythms naturally.

 Humans and all other animals are governed by cycles of darkness and light.  Brain Activity is triggered by signals set off by light letting nerve cells know which activities should be amplified or wound down.  You may be surprised to learn that even organ activity is governed by two hour cycles according to Chinese Meridian Theory.  For example, liver activity is greatest between 1 and 3 AM, and large intestine activity is greatest between 5 and 7 AM.

Our overall clock internally is designed to function in twenty four hour cycles known as a circadian rhythm.

Numerous studies demonstrate that we function best when our internal rhythm jives with the external world. When this order is disrupted, (as with many people today), sleep, mood, and mental processes take a nose dive.  Is it any coincidence that sleep is at an all time low and depression at an all time high?

 From here, physical health plummets.  The immune system gets suppressed, hormones go bonkers, digestive symptoms occur, and body temp as well as metabolism drop.  Later on, cardiovascular stress increases leading to disorders like high blood pressure.

 The simplest way to reset our circadian cycle is to get sunlight early in the AM and to avoid bright light at night.  All electronic usage should be discontinued in the evening.

 Cutting edge research shows that Seasonal Affective Disorder may be caused by disruption of melatonin secretion.  Over time this can lead to major problems and even tumor development.

 Checking for melatonin levels and adrenal function can be key here along with positive changes in lifestyle and light darkness exposure.

 For more information please contact us for a free consultation by appointment.  You may also want to see our testing options in our store.

 Next week we will continue this discussion with an article about sleeping like a baby.

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Until then:

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

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