{"id":315,"date":"2018-03-16T12:18:31","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T12:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/?p=315"},"modified":"2021-12-30T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T09:54:33","slug":"bodys-biological-clock-affects-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/bodys-biological-clock-affects-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Biological Clock of Human Body: All About your Body Clock Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Human beings and their body follow some natural behaviours. For instance, they sleep during the night, wake up in the morning, and work through the day, before falling asleep again. So, they follow something called the biological clock of human body. Let\u2019s take a deeper look into it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We follow, more or less, fixed meal times, and during these times, there is a feeling of hunger and craving for food. This is nothing but a mechanism that controls the body\u2019s various physiological activities. It is known as the \u2018circadian rhythm\u2019 in medical terms, and \u2018<\/span>body clock cycle<\/span>\u2019 or \u2018<\/span>biological clock of human bod<\/span>y<\/span>\u2019 in common parlance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, it is from deep within the brain that this clock operates when the signal waves are sent and received. This guides the body to act a certain way throughout the day. The normal course of activity that takes place during the day usually happens by following this <\/span>human biological cloc<\/span>k or the <\/span>body clock cycle<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first, let\u2019s take a closer look at the circadian rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Circadian Rhythm<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The circadian rhythms are the changes in human mental and physical behaviour that follow a 24-hour body clock cycle. Basically, it\u2019s a <\/span>natural internal process<\/span><\/a> that helps manage the cycle of waking up and sleeping and repeating it again around every 24 hours. And the bodily behaviours change throughout the day according to this biological clock of human body. And when this cycle disrupts, it leads to the circadian rhythm sleep disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Body Clock Cycle Works<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you ask <\/span>what is circadian rhythm<\/span>, there might be a lot of things crossing your mind. So, let\u2019s give you a proper understanding of how the <\/span>human biological clock <\/span>works. There are certain signals that the body uses for understanding whether it is day or night. Factors like different activities and daylight help in ascertaining the difference between day and night. This whole thing is controlled by a part of the brain known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which is very tiny and located right above the optic nerves. Melatonin production is also controlled by the SCN.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, melatonin is a neurotransmitter that helps in regulating the sleep-wake cycle or the <\/span>biological clock of human body<\/span>. Since external factors like darkness and light play an important role in the body clock, SCN can be interrupted by many factors, including jet lag, working night shifts, blindness and so on. The result is sleeping problems and <\/span>circadian rhythm sleep disorder<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biological Clock of Human Body: Body Functions and Behaviours<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, melatonin is responsible for maintaining the body\u2019s daily cycle. At dusk, when the night sets in, it is the body\u2019s tendency to feel sleepy and the urge to go to bed increases. Melatonin is secreted in a greater amount when it is dark, and this is a signal to the brain to switch to sleep mode. Again, with sunrise, melatonin secretion is inhibited and a signal is sent to the brain to wake up and resume daily activities. Other body functions like hunger, metabolism, immune system, etc., are also controlled by the <\/span>biological clock of human body<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been seen that environmental disruptions also hamper the proper functioning of the body\u2019s natural clock. Jet lag and shifting jobs are two of the most common reasons that hamper the bio clock in human body and cause disturbances to <\/span>a good night’s sleep<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hampered Biological Clock Effects on Overall Health<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the biological clock is hampered and disrupted, various kinds of physical as well as psychological disorders affect your body mainly manifesting the <\/span>circadian rhythm disorder<\/span> in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1)<\/strong> <\/b>Circadian rhythm sleep disorder<\/b>:<\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is probably the most common problem which is seen. In this sleep disorder, the afflicted person is <\/span>not getting sleep<\/span><\/a> properly at night. Hence, they are sleep-deprived and the effects of the same continue throughout the next day. The <\/span>circadian rhythm disorder<\/span> includes feelings of fatigue, sleepiness, lack of focus, lack of alertness, and other similar symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) <\/strong>Risks of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases increase<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the biological clock of human body is hampered and you have an irregular <\/span>sleep schedule<\/span><\/a>, it takes a toll on your cardiovascular health. Chances of developing diabetes and high cholesterol levels are common with the body clock going out of whack.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3)<\/strong> Immunity is hampered<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the circadian rhythm in the body is disturbed, it affects the immune system of afflicted individuals greatly. Hormones controlling the immune function fail to function properly, and hence, various kinds of problems manifest.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4)<\/strong> Negative effects on mood<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mood swings, bad moods, irritability, etc., are common symptoms when the bio clock in human body is disturbed. This happens as the hormones in the body experience an upheaval.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, it is highly recommended to follow a definite pattern in your lifestyle. This is important as the <\/span>biological clock of human body<\/span> is built to follow that pattern and the body adjust accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Human beings and their body follow some natural behaviours. For instance, they sleep during the night, wake up in the morning, and work through the day, before falling asleep again. So, they follow something called the biological clock of human body. Let\u2019s take a deeper look into it. We follow, more or less, fixed meal times, and during these times, there is a feeling of hunger and craving for food. This is nothing but a mechanism that controls the body\u2019s various physiological activities. It is known as the \u2018circadian rhythm\u2019 in medical terms, and \u2018body clock cycle\u2019 or \u2018biological clock of human body\u2019 in common parlance. Moreover, it is from deep within the brain that this clock operates when the signal waves are sent and received. 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