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Why Breakfast Matters And How Modern Trends Are Disrupting Our Rhythms
Breakfast used to be seen as essential- the foundation of the day, the signal that sets our internal clock. But somewhere between diet culture, trending fasting, and a fast-paced lifestyle, breakfast has been pushed aside. And our sleep is paying for it. Your circadian rhythm—the body’s master clock—needs signals to function properly. Morning light, movement, and food are its strongest cues. Breakfast literally tells the body: “Wake up. Start digesting. Start producing dayti
The Christmas Slowdown- How Late Breakfasts Disrupt Sleep More Than You Think
Time off over Christmas feels luxurious- slow mornings, no alarms, later breakfasts, lazy lounging. But those small shifts can have a surprisingly fast effect on your sleep. Here’s why timing matters: Breakfast is your circadian “daytime switch.” Your internal clock uses morning food as a major signal to start daytime hormone production. When you delay breakfast: cortisol stays higher for longer energy regulation becomes erratic hunger cues shift into the afternoon and evenin
Alcohol and Sleep Architecture- Why “Festive Drinks” Lead to Festive Exhaustion
December brings celebrations, Christmas parties, mulled wine, prosecco… and with it, a huge impact on sleep quality. Not because alcohol knocks us out but because it disrupts the architecture of our sleep. Here’s what actually happens when we drink: 1. We fall asleep faster — but sleep lighter. Alcohol is a sedative, not a sleep aid. It forces the brain down into unconsciousness, skipping the natural descent into sleep stages. 2. REM sleep drops dramatically. This is your dr
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