circadian rhythm - #17197
For the past few months, my sleep schedule has been completely messed up. Some nights, I can’t fall asleep no matter how tired I feel, and other times, I randomly wake up in the middle of the night for no reason. Then during the day, I either feel exhausted or strangely energetic at the wrong times. It’s like my body has no proper schedule anymore, and I don’t know how to fix it. I looked it up and learned about the circadian rhythm, which is apparently the body’s internal clock that controls sleep, energy levels, digestion, and even hormones. But mine seems completely out of sync. I used to be a morning person, but now I struggle to wake up, and even after getting 7-8 hours of sleep, I still feel groggy. I think my bad habits might have made it worse. I stay up late scrolling on my phone, and sometimes I skip meals or eat dinner really late. Could this be affecting my circadian rhythm? Also, I read that artificial light from screens confuses the brain and stops it from producing melatonin, which might explain why I can’t fall asleep properly. Now, I’m wondering if Ayurveda has a way to reset the circadian rhythm naturally. I’ve heard Ayurveda talks a lot about waking up early, eating meals at fixed times, and following a daily routine (Dinacharya). Could this actually help balance my body clock? Are there Ayurvedic herbs that support sleep and energy regulation? I read that Brahmi and Ashwagandha might help, but I don’t know if they specifically fix circadian rhythm issues. Also, should I be avoiding certain foods or habits that could be making this worse? I sometimes drink coffee in the evening—could that be affecting my sleep cycle? If anyone has tried Ayurveda for fixing their circadian rhythm, what actually worked? Should I be doing specific nighttime routines or following a diet that supports better sleep?
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