Your Circadian Health Knowledge Hub F – J

Dive deeper into the world of wellness with our Knowledge Hub F – J page. From forest bathing to full spectrum light to grounding, my hope is that every time you learn something, you’re a little more inspired and one step closer to living a healthier life and improving your Circadian Health. For me, this is not just about a list of words; it’s about learning together, nurturing your quest for a happy life, and helping you make better everyday health decisions. Happy Reading!

F – J of Circadian Health

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Food

In the quantum biology world, food is not a combination of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, but rather it is an electromagnetic barcode of where the sun is, in relation to the earth and the moon.

It is an expression of what is possible at a particular latitude, at a particular time. It is also therefore most beneficial to eat food that is grown at the same latitude as ourselves, as it will be electromagnetically coupled to us.

The old fashioned wisdom that we should eat food that’s local and seasonal couldn’t be truer. There may also be many more health benefits from a quantum and biophysics perspective, that we just don’t fully realise or understand.

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Grounding

Grounding, also known as earthing, involves direct skin contact with the Earth, such as walking barefoot on grass or sand. This practice syncs our body to the natural rhythms of the earth, and transfers electrons from surface of the Earth into our body.

The earth has a limitless supply of mobile electrons. When we touch the ground with our body, we dissipate static electricity and environmental electrical charges whilst receiving a charge of energy in the form of free electrons. This synchronises us with the natural frequencies of the earth and has many healing benefits.

Our ancestors were grounded 24 / 7.  Whilst this is virtually impossible for us today, a minimum of 30 minutes of grounding and contact with the earth is recommended for optimal health.

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Heat Shock Proteins

Heat shock proteins (HSPs), also knows as shock proteins, are a family of proteins that are produced by our cells in response to stressful conditions, such as heat and elevated temperatures. In the context of saunas and heat therapy, these proteins play a crucial role in protecting our cells from heat-induced damage. Picture them as the ultimate wellness support team for our cells. When you bask in the warmth of a sauna or indulge in heat therapy, these proteins spring into action. Here’s how.

When the body is exposed to the high temperatures of a sauna, it triggers an increase in the production of these heat shock proteins. These proteins help other proteins maintain their proper shape and function, which is vital because proteins are the workhorses of our cells, responsible for virtually all cellular processes. The alternative of proper shaped proteins is having misfolded proteins. These can lead to a host of issues and problems so having a protein quality control inspector on the job is just what you want!

In essence, heat shock proteins act as molecular chaperones, stabilising other proteins and aiding in the repair or removal of those that have been damaged due to the stress of heat exposure. This is exactly what we want as those suspect dodgey proteins may lead to further problems and need to be cleaned up and shipped out!

Research suggests that regular exposure to heat, as experienced in saunas, can enhance our body’s natural production of these protective proteins, potentially offering us health benefits related to recovery, immunity, and longevity.

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Infradian Rhythm

Infradian Rhythms are biorhythms that last longer than a day and 24 hours. These can be annual cycles, seasonal cycles or monthly cycles and can sync to seasonal rhythms through exposure to light, temperature and food.

The most common example of an infradian rhythm is a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle whilst seasonal affective disorder (SAD) could also be classified as a seasonal infradian.

The infradian rhythm influences six different systems of our body being our brain, metabolism, immune system, microbiome, our stress response and reproductive system. Other examples of infradian rhythms can include as humans, we tend to gain weight in late Autumn and winter and we tend to sleep less during summer. Infradians are also visible in animals with well known examples being when animals hibernate, shed fur and malt and when they breed.