Circadian Rhythm in the Digital Age

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Chapter 35 - Circadian Rhythm in the Digital Age

from Part IV - Wellness Interventions

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 September 2020

Mona Ezzat-Velinov and

Mimi Guarneri

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Waguih William IsHak

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Waguih William IsHak: Affiliation:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

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It is early morning and the sun is just starting to rise, showering the land with light and warmth from the cold night (Figure 35.1). As we start to move outside in the fresh air the light gently stimulates our eyes. Taking deep breaths, we feel the energy of the day building. With bare feet on the ground, we feel at one with the planet. How many of us start our day like this? What would happen if we did? Within our body is a beautiful system, in tune with nature, that knows just what we need and at what time. The circadian system streamlines production of all the essentials for life. With astonishing accuracy and precision, our circadian cues direct our hormones, enzymes, and molecular signals to keep us buzzing healthily throughout the day.

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Information: The Handbook of Wellness Medicine , pp. 423 - 434

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108650182.035 [Opens in a new window]

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