Circadian Rhythm and Pain
Every cell in our body is regulated in part by the circadian rhythm. This is a master clock that synchronizes our bodies within our environment, mostly related to exposure to sunlight. This clock helps to signal to our bodies when different activities need to occur sleep-wake cycles, activity levels, body temperature, bowel and bladder function. […]
Getting your zzz’s and how it effects your ability to move.
Raise your hand if you get enough sleep? No one? We all have heard the importance of getting enough sleep and how it helps restore our bodies. But few Americans get enough sleep overall. Interestingly, not getting enough sleep doesn’t just make us sleepy and feel a little sluggish. The lack of sleep affects how […]
Sleep is Elusive.
Sleep is elusive. Balancing life responsibilities, leisure activities and sleep seems nearly impossible. Even if I make it to bed in a timely fashion, my brain oftentimes works overtime, and falling to sleep is challenging.I am not alone in facing this problem. More than 25% of the U.S. population report occasionally not getting enough sleep, […]