Sarah Max 
You’ve heard of the circadian rhythm chart, haven’t you? It’s a chart showing the sleep/waking cycles by the hour. If you’ve ever seen a melatonin clock, you know this: The clock doesn’t work in isolation…it needs an external, time-telling source to keep running. The circadian clock is the source of time, and its job is … Read more
The circadian rhythm is a natural phenomenon within our bodies that help to keep our internal clocks (brain’s) on time. Our natural circadian rhythm keeps the internal ticking clock of the body on track. It helps to allow us to fall asleep at a reasonable hour and stay asleep through the night without disruption. As … Read more
The circadian rhythm controls two hormones which either make you extremely sleepy or wake you up at night. These are known as cortisol and melatonin. When you have a regular cycle, the brain’s natural clock or the circadian rhythm, slowly releases these hormones to inform the body about the time it is day or night. … Read more
This is a great news for depression sufferers, researchers indicated that depression treatment with light therapy was very effective. Light therapy, long used to help improve mood in people who get the blues when days are darker and shorter, can also treat non-seasonal depression, Study at University of British Columbia suggests. While the exact reason … Read more
Today depression is recognized as a serious health condition that needs medical care and attention. It is more than just feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. Everyone goes through episodes of feeling a bit down, but depression is more than that. Depression is a persistent feeling of sadness that lasts weeks or … Read more
It’s common for adults to feel a bit run down and tired at times. Modern day living can be stressful, especially if you are one of the millions of people in the States who are constantly balancing work, family and social obligations. However, if you feel constantly fatigued and tired for days on end, regardless … Read more
It is becoming well known that our sleep patterns, moods and energy levels are greatly affected by exposure to light. People who do not get enough light during the day often feel sluggish, tired and irritable, and can develop Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The most effective, safe and natural way to treat sleep disorders and … Read more
A large percentage of people in the U.S. suffer from some type of sleep disorder that disrupts their daily life. There have been some reports that shows around 20% of people get less than six hours of sleep a night, which is well below the recommended eight hours. This lack of sleep can cause real … Read more