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Why You Should Fix Your Inconsistent Sleep Schedule - Facts So Romantic - Nautilus
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Social Jet Lag
Irregular sleep schedules and broken sleep-wake times are not just an occasional traveling phenomenon, but a wider problem due to our social lives conflicting with our sleep patterns.
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Our Internal Alarm Clock
Our internal body clocks are better programmed to help us sleep and wake up, according to our unique body chemistry and energy levels.
Ignoring our internal clocks in favor of the alarm clock, and following our social obligations, sacrificing on sleep, is taking its toll on our health.
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Poor Sleep
As our sleep patterns shift, leading to poor or no rest, there are a bunch of diseases that become more likely:
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- Alzheimer's disease
- Metabolic imbalances and diabetes
- Heart disease.
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Night Shifts
The World Health Organization has listed night-shift work as a cause of cancer in our bodies.
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The Circadian Rhythm
- The circadian rhythm is what we call our body's masterclock. It is the timekeeper of the body which keeps the cells in our body running smoothly, helps fights against ch...
Healthy Circadian Rhythm
Healthy circadian rhythms rely on regularity and stability— for the timing of light, the timing of exercise, and the timing of meals.
Our bodies are accustomed to the exposure of light and darkness on a regular basis. The circadian rhythm is reset on a daily basis and it is the one that determines the healthiness of our cellular health and sleeping patterns.
The Impact of Circadian Rhythms to Our Health
- We slowly deteriorate our health whenever we disrupt the natural cycle of our circadian rhythm. It becomes disrupted with every late nights, irregular meal times, and using our phones in the middle of the night.
- Extreme circadian instability is what happens when we do not take care of our internal clock. It often leads to a bunch of chronic health problems such as impaired immune function, obesity, and some forms of cancer.
- The key to reduce the risk of health problems, stability is needed.
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Jet lag
Jet Lag is a debility similar to a hangover. Jet Lag derives from the simple fact that jets travel so fast they leave your body rhythms behind.
Our biological clocks are synchronized to a 24-...
We take a few days to adjust
Our bodies take a few days to fully adjust, depending on not only how many time zones have been crossed, but also the direction of travel.
Usually, it would take five or six days to adjust to a six-hour shift in time zone. When you travel east, your body has a shorter time to synchronize with the regular 24-hour sun cycle. When you travel west, your body has extra time to adjust.
Speeding up the adjustment
Generally, the best way to fool your biological clock is to shift your internal rhythms before the flight.
- Restrict light exposure to specific times.
- Restrict rest and meals.
- Adjust activities such as walking and running to specific times.
- Use melatonin - the hormone that makes us sleepy - in small amounts. However, certain people should avoid melatonin.
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Your Body is a Clock
Around 30 to 50 percent of people sleep between the hours of 11 pm and 7 am. Another 40 percents are either slightly morning people or slightly evening people.
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Early Bird or Night Owls
The body is an orchestra of organs, each providing an essential function. In this metaphor, the circadian rhythm is the conductor. The conductor makes every neurotransmitter, every hormone, and every chemical in the body cycle with the daily rhythm.
This makes us our sleep habits unique and tailored.