Rhythm is a defining part of our lives. From daily routine to the beat of our hearts, rhythm is all around us. Yet, we still know very little about one of the most important rhythms of all, the circadian rhythm. Today, we talk about this enigmatic rhythm and begin this insightful chat by taking a look at how the rotation of the Earth affects the circadian rhythm in all of us — before turning our attention toward its vulnerability. Dr. Minni Malhorta shares how disruptions can cause a series of adverse health effects, from feelings of jet lag to changes in our psychological states. We then take a look at how light can impact the circadian rhythm and how light treatment can improve the wakefulness of people with sleep disorders. Taking a deeper look, Dr. Minni Malhorta explains how this cycle is governed and which parts of the brain are involved, touching on several case studies as she goes. She then leaves us with a collection of useful tips on how you can improve your circadian rhythm. Tune into the rhythm and this episode today!   

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s topic, the circadian rhythm. 
• The link between the rotation of the Earth and our circadian rhythm.
• How circadian rhythm disruptions can have adverse effects on our health.
• The test results from disrupting circadian rhythm in mice.
• Drawing comparisons to shift work and jet lag.
• Why light treatment is important for workers, jet travelers, and patients with circadian rhythm sleep disorders.
• Solutions to problems associated with varying degrees of wakefulness.
• The science behind the circadian rhythm and which part of your brain regulates it.
• Hear about the importance of zeitgebers.
• The correlation between sleep and the act of aging. 
• Minni shares some great tips on how you can get your circadian rhythm back on track.
• A sneak peek at our next episode’s topic.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Anchor Wellness Center

PubMed

Amazon