The circadian rhythm is your body's very own timekeeper, regulating various biological processes over a 24-hour cycle. It's like having a tiny, invisible conductor orchestrating a symphony of bodily functions behind the scenes.

How does circadian rhythm work?

At the core of circadian rhythm is the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in our brain, often referred to as the body's master clock. This tiny region receives signals from light exposure, helping to synchronize our internal clock with the external world.

While everyone's internal clock is unique, there are some general things we can try to help keep our circadian rhythm in harmony. We need to try to maintain a consistent wind-down sleep schedule. 

Making sure we expose ourselves to natural light early and during the day, and limit the exposure to artificial light and reducing our blue light time in the evenings.

I know it’s hard, because for some of us, this is the time when we can finally relax after taking care of everyone else’s needs; we’ve finished tidying the kitchen, and now want a bit of me-time, I totally get it! But we must turn down bright lights when we’re trying to wind down, take a soothing bath with Epsom bath salts and practicing some calming yoga stretches or 5 minutes of meditation. These simple acts of self-care help us to relax.