Circadian Health: Aligning Sleep, Light, and Nutrition

Have you heard of the circadian rhythm? According to Cleveland Clinic, “Your circadian rhythm is the pattern your body follows based on a 24-hour day — it’s the name given to your body’s internal clock. This rhythm tells your body when to sleep and when to wake up. It also affects several other body processes, like your hormones, digestion and body temperature.” Everyone has a circadian rhythm, even if it runs slightly differently from person to person. After all, every one of us is unique in our own ways.

What is the role of light? Cleveland Clinic states that “...outside factors, like light, can affect the rhythm, too. For example, when light enters your eye, cells send a message to your brain that it can stop producing melatonin (a hormone that helps you sleep).” As further explained by the Sleep Foundation, in the mornings, as our exposure to the light increases, melatonin will stop producing and the temperature of our bodies will go up, which will promote wakefulness.

Unfortunately, modern lifestyles often expose us to bright artificial lighting late into the night as Sleep Foundation states that when we get too much screen time during the night, blue light from devices like our phones, tablets and computers can lower or delay the body’s production of melatonin. And consequently, this will then delay our natural sleep-wake cycle as a result.

According to the Sleep Foundation, “Circadian rhythms play a vital role in a person’s ability to sleep in one consolidated block of time at night and to stay up for roughly 16 hours straight every day.” But what happens if you don’t get proper rest? Sleep Foundation, says that “Inconsistent bedtime routines, high stress, caffeine or alcohol use before bed, and an uncomfortable sleep space can all interfere with your body’s natural rhythm.” Making sleep a priority is essential for leading a balanced, healthy life to begin with, not just for our circadian rhythms. Embracing the importance of rest also helps us to live more vibrant, fulfilling lives. So, therefore it’s essential that we get enough sleep every night.

Cleveland Clinic states that “Light and dark have the biggest effect on your circadian rhythm.” However, they also share that there are many other things that can influence our circadian rhythms and some of the ones they share are the following below:

• Stress

• Food intake

• Travel

• Overnight or off-hour work shifts

• Physical activity

This underscores why it’s important to maintain consistency in our lives. By prioritizing consistency, this helps support a steady circadian rhythm and overall well-being.

According to the Sleep Foundation, "Misalignment between your circadian rhythms and your environment, especially over the long term, can have serious consequences for your health and wellbeing.” Some of the consequences they share are the following below:

• Fatigue

• Performance issues

• Accidents and errors

Because of these potential consequences, this is why disruptions in our circadian rhythm can affect us. This means that if we have a disruption, we will find out.

Looking for tips? Sleep Foundation offers great tips on how to support it. Below are some of the tips they shared:

• Implement a bedtime routine: Select up to 3 relaxing activities before you go to sleep daily. One example is taking a warm bath.

• Exercise: During the daytime, make sure to get physical exercise.

• Avoid screens and bright light before bed: This is because light, particularly blue light that is produced by our electronic devices, can inhibit the production of melatonin. This is why it’s important to avoid exposure to light when you are trying to relax before going to sleep.

• Avoiding naps that are late in the day: When you take naps, especially in the late afternoon, this could interfere with our ability to fall asleep at bedtime.

Take note of these helpful tips on supporting your circadian health!

LifePharm is a great ally in supporting your circadian health. Our most popular product, LAMININE, has a wide range of benefits. One of the things our product promotes is deep sleep so you can have better mental clarity and focus. Overall, taking supplements with magnesium glycinate may help as the Sleep Foundation states this "...is one form of magnesium easily absorbed by the body and recommended by sleep experts to promote calm, relaxation, and improved sleep."

LAMININE's core ingredient—fertilized avian egg extract—is rich in Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 (FGF-2), a signaling protein that may activate cellular communication, stem cell activity, and tissue remodeling.

LAMININE also nourishes the body at the cellular level with a full spectrum amino acid profile derived from marine cartilage and plant-based proteins. It helps balance stress hormones, improves sleep quality, and supports both physical and emotional resilience—laying the foundation for regeneration from within. As mentioned earlier, sleep has a role in circadian rhythms. By getting deep sleep, you are not only getting fully rested but supporting your circadian health.

Our innovative Cellnergy Power Cream harnesses the groundbreaking ThermalWave Technology, combining bio-active growth factors with natural sensory agents and infrared energy. The result is a comforting warmth that penetrates deep into your skin to soothe achy joints, stimulate blood flow, and enhance cellular activity. Regular applications can also boost sleep quality, making it a perfect addition to your nightly routine and you getting the rest you need for another day of exercise.

Its egg bioactive growth factors is a proprietary blend of bio-active growth factors including FGF-2 that is designed to reactivate dormant stem cells and platelet-derived growth factor and transforming growth factor beta-1 to help stimulate cell growth and repair to reduce inflammation and enhance cartilage matrix production.

Through its Joint Support Formula, these are added to support stem cell proliferation, boost natural collagen production, aid joint lubrication and promote healthy cartilage. Achy joints or sore muscles may be a hinderance to your sleep and having the cream applied can be a boost to not only making you feel less sore but also help you get the sleep you need to support your circadian rhythm.

For optimal results, apply twice daily to affected areas or use on the back of the neck and upper back before sleep to promote relaxation and improved sleep quality. Applying the cream to your calves after a workout or when they feel sore can also help support your second heart by encouraging healthy circulation and faster recovery.

Maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm is essential for optimal well-being, affecting all sorts of things. A consistent routine that includes mindful exposure to light, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest are ways to support a healthy circadian rhythm. To further support your body’s natural rhythm, LifePharm’s LAMININE can promote deeper, more restorative sleep, while Cellnergy Power Cream enhances relaxation and circulation to prepare your body for rest. Together, these innovative products work to harmonize your body’s natural processes.