Circadian Rhythms

Humans are designed on a circadian rhythm — the internal cycle that includes the tendency to sleep when it is dark and wake up when the sun comes up. The circadian rhythm also governs the flow of hormones, temperature fluctuations, and other things we may not consciously notice about our bodies. At night — in the dark — is when melatonin comes out to play in our bodies. Research shows that melatonin is one of the body’s most powerful cancer fighters! All cells, including cancerous cells, have melatonin receptors. When melatonin latches on to a cell, it slows cell division … Continue reading