#circadian-rhythm

#circadian-rhythm

As well as teaching me and my younger sister to exfoliate thoroughly in order to get the best tan (it was the early 2000s), and taking us to get our legs waxed (again, 2000s), we would also make a visit to the GP to get a prescription of Northisterone, a period-delaying medication that would ensure we wouldn't get our periods while abroad. I didn't use tampons until my twenties for this very reason - I'd simply never had a reason to.

First of all, let's back up. What is melatonin? It's the hormone your brain produces naturally as part of its circadian rhythm, or the internal clock your body has to keep you on a natural, daily sleep schedule. Your pineal gland is in charge of making it, and sunlight signals it to slow down production so you can wake up and go about your day. Though your brain is already producing melatonin, the idea of taking a supplement is that it jump-starts your sleep cycle.

Circadian Syndrome, a cluster of metabolic, emotional, and sleep-related problems from disrupted internal clocks, significantly increases the risk of early death among older adults.

The spring transition appears to be a perfect storm of fatigue, impaired alertness, and risky driving conditions, with a 6% spike in fatal crashes.

After using this app for a few weeks, I've realized some interesting patterns when it comes to my energy levels, and I've also made a few small tweaks to my daily habits.