We all know people who
get up with the first rays of the sun. Some people wake up even earlier,
bouncing out of bed before there is even a glimmer of Homer's famous
"rosy- fingered dawn" in the eastern sky.
What is the difference, the distinction, between those who are able and willing to throw off the covers at an early hour and those who struggle mightily to respond to the summons of the buzzing or tootling clock-radio?
What is the difference, the distinction, between those who are able and willing to throw off the covers at an early hour and those who struggle mightily to respond to the summons of the buzzing or tootling clock-radio?
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A person needs energy
in order to successfully get up early. Cells, tissues, and organs all need to
be doing their jobs. They all need to be communicating with each other
effectively. Hormones and nutrients need to arrive on time and in the right
quantities. Metabolic processes need to be in tune. New supplies of energy
need to be manufactured and delivered and waste products need to be removed.
All these intricate processes are under the direct control of your nervous
system.
Chiropractic care
helps your nervous system function at peak efficiency. By restoring more
normal mobility to your spinal column, chiropractic care directly optimizes
activities within your nervous system. As a result, cells, tissues, and
organs function more effectively and your body now has the energy it needs to
wake up early - healthy, refreshed, and ready to go!
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We all know people who
get up with the first rays of the sun. Some people wake up even earlier,
bouncing out of bed before there is even a glimmer of Homer's famous
"rosy- fingered dawn" in the eastern sky. In contrast, for many
people leaving the confines of their comfortable bed is a daily exercise in
frustration. They know they "should" get up, they know they should
"be on time", but each day they find themselves pushing the Snooze
Button "just once more". "Really, this is it," they declare
to their spouses and children. "I'm getting up. Just five more
minutes."
What is the difference,
the distinction, between those who are able and willing to throw off the covers
at an early hour and those who struggle mightily to respond to the summons of
the buzzing or tootling clock-radio? The nature and organization of your
biorhythms - your body's set of internal timepieces - provide a large part of
the answer.
The field of
chronobiology - the study of biologic time - investigates various physiologic
biorhythms. In animals these rhythms are associated with sleeping,1
eating, metabolic and hormonal regulation,2,3 cellular regeneration,
and mating. In plants biorhythms are associated with photosynthesis and
movements of leaves and stems. Circadian rhythms describe 24-hour cycles.
Diurnal and nocturnal rhythms are active during the day and night,
respectively.
There is good news for
those who would appreciate the benefits of getting a head-start on the day's
activities but nevertheless consistently get out of bed 30 minutes late, an
hour late, or even later. Circadian rhythms can be changed. It takes commitment
and effort, but it can be done. Good health is required in order to
successfully cause a shift in one's basic functioning. Will power is not
enough, as anyone who has tried to force themselves to get up earlier on a
day-to-day basis can attest. A healthy diet and regular, vigorous exercise are
key to making any long-lasting change in our biorhythms. Add a strong desire to
the mix and long-term positive results can ensue.
1Priano L, et al:
Non-linear recurrence analysis of NREM human sleep microstructure discloses
deterministic oscillation patterns related to sleep stage transitions and sleep
maintenance. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Cos 1:4934-4937, 2010
2Kalsbeek A, et al:
Hypothalamic control of energy metabolism via the autonomic nervous system. Ann
NY Acad Sci 1212(1):114-129, 2010
3Eisenberg DP, et al:
Seasonal effects on human striatal presynaptic dopamine synthesis. J Neurosci
30(44):14691-14694, 2010
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