A Disrupted Circadian Rhythm Causes Hormonal Imbalances
😬 DID YOU KNOW THAT…
⏰ We mess up our clock by staying up late, working on our computers or smartphones, rarely getting outdoors or exercising, eating processed foods, going on drinking or food binges in the late-night hours, and drinking large volumes of caffeine to stay awake
🥱 When the circadian rhythm is off, the body goes out of whack with its natural rhythms
☁️ Here are 5 ways to optimize your circadian rhythm☁️
☀️ 1. Get morning sunlight within 30 min of waking and throughout the day when possible. When the sun goes down, dim the lights in your home+make sure your bedroom is completely dark when you go to sleep
🏕 2. Spend more time in nature
🛀 3. Get a good night time routine (journal, read, take an epsom salt bath, drink herbal tea, go to bed+wake up at the say time EVERY DAY)
🩸 4. Eat larger meals during the day (*if you have blood sugar problems, you may need a bedtime snack to stabilize your blood sugar while you sleep)
🧘♀️ 5. Acknowledge+process your stress-higher stress levels offset your stress hormones and your melatonin levels, leading to more dysfunction of your internal clock. You can try meditation, taking mindful walks in nature, exercising regularly, and limiting your intake of triggering news
🏆 Today is a new day, to start fresh and implement these new habits. YOU+your body deserve it!
