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Do you need help adjusting to time or seasonal changes? You want to sleep but can’t! You know your circadian rhythm is off! Try Foot Reflexology to help relax your body to adjust to time and seasonal changes. 

Do you need help adjusting to time changes, particularly when it comes to daylight saving time or travel across time zones? Here are a few reasons why it takes so long to adjust to time and seasonal changes:

Sleep Disruption Causes

1. Disruption of circadian rhythm: The body’s natural circadian rhythm, which regulate the sleep-wake cycle, can be disrupted by changes in daylight hours. Time adjustments can lead to difficulty falling asleep or staying awake at the appropriate times.
2. Sleep deprivation: Changes in time can result in sleep deprivation, which can cause fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
3. Environmental factors: Noise, light, and temperature can affect sleep quality, particularly when adjusting to a new environment or sleeping in a different time zone.
4. Individual differences: Some people may be more sensitive to changes in time than others due to differences in their circadian rhythm or genetic factors.
5. Lifestyle factors: Lifestyle factors such as caffeine and alcohol consumption, exercise, and diet can also affect sleep quality and the ability to adjust to changes in time.

Disruptions in circadian rhythm can have a significant impact on emotional well-being. Circadian rhythm is the body’s natural internal clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes, including hormone production and metabolism. When  rhythms are disrupted can lead to emotional disturbances:

1. Mood changes: Disruptions in circadian rhythms can cause mood changes, including irritability, anxiety, and depression.
2. Stress: Disrupted circadian rhythms can increase stress levels, leading to physical and emotional symptoms, including headaches, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating.
3. Cognitive performance: Circadian rhythms are also crucial for mental performance, including memory, attention, and reaction time. Disruptions in circadian rhythms can impair these cognitive functions and affect emotional regulation.
4. Appetite and food cravings: Circadian rhythms also regulate appetite and food cravings. Disruptions in these rhythms can lead to increased appetite, particularly for high-calorie, high-fat foods, which can negatively impact emotional well-being.
5. Social functioning: Disruptions in circadian rhythms can also impact social functioning, including social interactions, work productivity, and leisure activities, leading to social isolation and feelings of loneliness.

Support Your Circadian Rhythm by:

1. Establish a regular sleep schedule: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Consistent schedule help regulate your body’s internal clock and promote a constant sleep-wake cycle.
2. Create a sleep-conducive environment: Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and calm; this can help promote a restful sleep environment.
3. Manage exposure to light: Exposure to light, mainly blue light, can affect your body’s melatonin production, essential for regulating sleep. Avoid exposure to blue light in the evening, such as from electronic devices, and consider using a dimmer or warmer lighting in the bedroom.
4. Practice good sleep hygiene: Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals before bed, and relax before bedtime, such as taking a warm bath or practicing meditation.
5. Get regular exercise: Regular exercise can help regulate circadian rhythms and promote better sleep quality. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily. 
6. Manage stress: Stress can disrupt circadian rhythms and affect sleep quality. Engage in stress-reducing activities like yoga, mindfulness meditation, or deep breathing exercises.
7. Seek medical attention if needed: If you continue to experience sleep disturbances despite these measures or have a sleep disorder, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, seek medical attention to identify and address underlying causes.

Learn to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm With a 10 Minute Deep Relaxation Foot Reflexology Session

This is a 3 part home course Foot Relaxation to Promote Relaxation and to help you sleep that you can learn from the privacy of your home. This series includes

• Introduction to Reflexology
• How to use your thumbs, fingers and hands in a Reflexology Session without tiring and injuring your hands
• Step by step instructions on how to give yourself relaxation reflexology session with an accompanying manual

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a science and an art. Reflex points on the feet, hands, and ears represent the body in miniature. The nerve pathways in each foot create an electrochemical flow that communicates with the entire nervous system.  The principle of reflexology is that reflex points and areas, meridian pathways, and chakra regions connect with a specific organ, gland, or body part. Through the application of pressure using specific thumb and finger techniques, reflexology works with the peripheral nervous system and encourages the body to relax. Reflexology promotes the reduction of stress, reinforcing the body’s ability to stay healthy and vital. This preventative modality encourages wellness through empowerment, education, relaxation, and homeostasis of body functions.

Disclaimer: Reflexology does not replace traditional health care. If you have questions about Reflexology, talk to your healthcare provider or email us your Reflexology questions at [email protected] 

About the Reflexologist, Writer, and Course Creator

Healing Place LLC