Biological rhythms of man. Biorhythms and hours of work of internal organs Daily biorhythms of a person by hours
What are biological rhythms? This is a regular change in the nature and intensity of biological processes, a periodic alternation of cycles of activity and rest of all biosystems without exception: from a single cell to a species population. Simply put, biorhythms are subject to the vital activity of all living organisms at all levels of their existence. In accordance with them, cells divide, flowers bloom, animals hibernate, birds migrate ... In a complex system of biorhythms - from short, with a period of a fraction of a second, at the molecular level, to global, associated with annual changes in solar activity - a person also lives .
CHRONOMETER OF LIFE
Modern science knows more than 300 biorhythms that the human body obeys. There are daily, monthly, seasonal, annual biorhythms - all of them are characterized by the alternation of functional activity and rest of organs and systems, which ensures the full restoration of the body's physiological reserves. A special place in this hierarchy is occupied by circadian (daily) rhythms associated with the cyclic change of day and night, i.e. with the rotation of the earth around its axis.
All physiological indicators of the body fluctuate in a daily rhythm (starting with body temperature and ending with the number of blood cells), the concentration and activity of many substances in various tissues, organs and fluid media change. Circadian rhythms are subject to the intensity of metabolic processes, energy and plastic supply of cells, sensitivity to environmental factors and tolerance to functional loads. According to scientists, about 500 processes in the human body occur daily.
In the daytime, our body is dominated by metabolic processes aimed at extracting energy from the accumulated nutrients. At night, the energy reserve spent during the day is replenished, regeneration processes are activated, tissues are restored and internal organs are “repaired”.
The control center for circadian rhythms is located in the brain. More precisely, in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus, in the cells of which clock genes work. The suprachiasmatic nucleus receives light information from the photoreceptors of the retina, and then sends signals to the brain centers responsible for the cyclic production of hormones - regulators of the daily activity of the body. Changing the length of daylight hours affects the activity of the "control center" and leads to "circadian stress", which can trigger the development of many diseases and accelerate the aging process.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO SLEEP NIGHT
A person spends a third of his life in a dream - this is how nature intended: the body regularly needs rest and “repair and maintenance work”. Anyone who constantly saves on sleep eventually pays for his shortsightedness with mental disorders, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and even oncological diseases. So “harmless” at first glance, insomnia is not only a consequence of a broken “internal clock”, but also one of the causes of a number of pathologies that inevitably lead the body to premature old age. Why?
With the onset of night, from the upper appendage of the brain, the pineal gland, the "sleep hormone" - melatonin - is released into the blood. This is a derivative of another hormone - serotonin, which is synthesized in the body during daylight hours. Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland exclusively at night, therefore, as the activity of the enzymes involved in this process, it is suppressed by daylight.
Under the action of melatonin, body temperature and blood pressure decrease, respectively, physiological processes slow down. Of all the internal organs, only the liver actively works at night: it cleanses the blood of accumulated toxins. It is at this time that another hormone is activated - growth hormone (somatotropin). It stimulates anabolic processes (the synthesis of essential substances from the food that has entered the body), cell reproduction and restoration of connections.
Melatonin also has another unique property - an unprecedented antioxidant activity. With regard to free radicals, it acts much more strongly than many antioxidants known to science, including vitamin E. And if the action of light can enhance lipid peroxidation - the main reason for the formation of an excessive amount of free radicals, then the nightly “vigilance” of melatonin is aimed at inhibiting this process by activating special enzymatic protection and neutralization of the aggression of hydroxyl radicals.
Melatonin subordinates the production of sex hormones - androgens, estrogens and progesterone to strict circadian rhythms. Melatonin deficiency, primarily for the female body, is fraught with cancer: the chaotic formation of sex hormones disrupts the natural cycle of ovulation and causes cell hyperplasia in the tissues of the mammary glands and reproductive organs. At the same time, the body's tolerance to glucose and insulin sensitivity decrease. So the neglect of night sleep can lead to the development of not only typical "female" problems, but also diabetes. The situation is aggravated by another factor: due to prolonged illumination, the main conductor of the endocrine "orchestra" - the hypothalamus - loses sensitivity to estrogen, and this accelerates the aging of the whole organism.
MORNING SHOULD BE GOOD
With the beginning of a new day, vital processes are activated in the body. The adrenal cortex is the first to “wake up”: from 4 in the morning it begins to produce hormones that excite the nervous system. The most active of them, cortisol, increases the level of glucose in the blood, as well as blood pressure, which leads to vascular tone, increases the rhythm of the heartbeat - this is how the body prepares for the upcoming daily stress. At 5:00 a.m., the large intestine begins to work - the time comes for the release of toxins and waste. At 7:00, the stomach is activated: the body urgently requires replenishment of nutrient reserves to extract energy from them ...
Heart, liver, lungs, kidneys - all organs live and work by the clock, each has its own peak of activity and recovery period. And if, for example, the stomach is forced to work at 21:00, when the “day regimen” is provided for rest, the acidity of the gastric juice rises by a third above the norm, which leads to the development of gastrointestinal pathologies and exacerbation of peptic ulcers. Night load is also contraindicated for the heart: a failure in the daily activity of heart muscle cells is fraught with hypertrophy with the subsequent development of heart failure.
Even a seasonal decrease in the length of daylight hours can seriously undermine health: an excess of melatonin inhibits the work of the pituitary gland and takes the hormonal activity of the adrenal glands and thyroid gland out of its control - as a result, metabolism is disturbed, susceptibility to infectious diseases increases, and the risk of developing autoimmune diseases increases. Also known is the ability of melatonin to suppress the secretion of the "saturation hormone" - leptin, which regulates energy metabolism and prevents the accumulation of fat. Therefore, it is not surprising that with insufficient activity on short winter days, by the end of the season we gain a few extra pounds.
Daily fluctuations of various body functions form a single ensemble, in which there is a strict sequence in the activation of physiological and metabolic processes. Breaking the harmony is as easy as shelling pears - just shift the time of wakefulness and sleep or change the diet, starting to dine at night. Imbalance in the work of the body due to a failure of natural biorhythms is most clearly manifested during long-distance travels: an airplane flight through 2-3 time zones leads not only to insomnia at night and, accordingly, lethargy during the day, but also to increased fatigue, irritability, headaches and disorders in the gastrointestinal tract. Night shift work is no less hazardous to health, especially in the “day after three” mode. For the body, such “swings” are serious stress, which increases the chance of earning all the diseases listed above in the shortest possible time.
RESTORING HEALTH - BY THE HOUR
It has been scientifically proven that, in accordance with biorhythms, the body's susceptibility to various drugs and biologically active substances changes significantly during the day. And this means that the same drug, taken at different times, will work differently: its effectiveness directly depends on the rhythm of the production of the transport substances necessary for its delivery, necessary for the processing of enzymes, as well as the activity of the receptors of the cells of those organs and fabrics for which it is intended. Scientists argue that taking medications and prophylactic drugs should be carried out exactly at the time when the body is most sensitive to their action.
Chronotherapy, an applied area of modern medicine that develops schemes for the prevention and treatment of various diseases, taking into account biorhythms, is based on two principles. The first one is proactive: it involves taking medicines and dietary supplements for a certain time before the expected exacerbation (which, by the way, also occurs in accordance with biorhythms). The second is an imitation of the natural rhythm of the production of active substances in the body. It is this principle that should be adopted by everyone who takes dietary supplements and seeks to protect themselves from diseases.
The best time to take drugs designed to support the work of our body is the peak of maximum activity of organs and systems, adjusted for bioavailability: active substances in liquid form enter the blood rather quickly, capsules and tablets take time to dissolve. When drawing up the schedule “Periods of daily activity of the main organs and systems” (see below), we relied on the publications of Professor R.M. Zaslavskaya, the founder of Russian chronopharmacology. Taking into account the graph data, it is possible to significantly increase the effectiveness of NNPTSTO preparations. For example, Endotirol should be taken, focusing on the growth of thyroid activity (in the morning, at 7:00), Mayonk - in accordance with the period of liver activity (adjusted for dissolution - before bedtime), and Danko + - at the beginning of the working day, when the heart is activated.
Try to align your internal biological clock and daily routine: eat at the same time, wake up at 6:00, go to bed no later than 22:00. By the way, this is exactly what our ancestors did: they got up at dawn and went to bed at nightfall - probably not only because of the lack of electricity!
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Periods of daily activity of the main organs and systems
23:00 - 01:00 - Gallbladder
01:00 - 03:00 - Liver
01:00 - 02:00 - The maximum activity of skin cell division, therefore, before going to bed, it is advisable to apply a nourishing night cream to the skin.
03:00 – 05:00 – Easy
04:00 - 11:00 - Adrenals
05:00 - 07:00 - Large intestine
06:00 - 08:00 - Increase in blood pressure (by 20-30 points), the risk of hypertensive crises, strokes, heart attacks.
07:00 - 12:00 - Thyroid gland
07:00 - 09:00 - Stomach
07:00 - The body's susceptibility to aspirin and antihistamines increases: taken at this time, they remain in the blood longer and act more efficiently.
09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 18:00 - Brain
09:00 - 11:00 - Spleen and pancreas
08:00 - 12:00 - Hypersensitivity to allergens, exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
11:00 – 13:00 – Heart
13:00 - 15:00 - Small intestine
15:00 - 17:00 - Bladder
15:00 - Minimum sensitivity to allergens, but maximum - to anesthetics: a favorable time for surgical interventions and dental treatment.
17:00 - 19:00 - Kidneys
17:00 - Maximum muscle activity, aggravation of smell, hearing, taste sensations.
19:00 - 21:00 - Pericardium (shell of the heart)
19:00 - 21:00 - Reproductive system
19:00 - It is at this time that in response to allergens, the release of histamine increases, an exacerbation of skin reactions occurs.
20:00 - Inflammatory processes worsen (time to take antibiotics).
21:00 - 23:00 - Immune system
Konstantin Malyshkin,
Group Marketing Director,
immunologist, Ph.D.
Source: Journal "Laboratory of novelties", April 2012, No. 2 (7)
Sleeping in the dark prevents weight gain
6 a.m is the perfect time to transition from sleep to wakefulness. At this time, the body responds well to a contrast or cool shower. After it, the skin will remain fresh for a long time. Do not forget to also wash your face with cold water or rub it with ice cubes.Lots of cleansers. For all tastes: mild soaps (luxury or special cosmetic), gels, foams enriched with moisturizing ingredients. It is preferable to use water not from the tap, but boiled, passed through a filter. Ideally, if you add a few drops of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to it. Such a precaution will not damage the natural acid-base balance of the epidermis. Your skin can not stand even such a gentle washing - it turns red and flakes? There is only one way out - a cleansing cosmetic milk or lotion (tonic), but always non-alcoholic. Soak a cotton swab liberally in it and thoroughly wipe the face and neck, avoiding the sensitive area around the eyes. By the way, milk at the same time still moisturizes and soothes the skin. Be sure to apply such a product (strictly in accordance with the type of skin) after washing with water. From 8 am to 1 pm- a period when women look especially good. At this time, the metabolism in the body is at its peak, the processes of blood circulation in the skin are enhanced. To make the most of this time for intensive skin care, if possible, go to a beauty salon. There is no such possibility, do not despair. Schedule home care on a day off for this time. However, there are some pitfalls here as well. In the interim FROM 10 to 12 hours, the activity of the sebaceous glands increases, and the skin begins to shine. You can correct the situation at this time if you apply matting agents to the skin. They regulate the secretion of fat and remove its excess. But ordinary compact powder or any foundation can help. Between 19 and 21 hours cells begin to actively divide and absorb oxygen. As a result, susceptibility to various cosmetic procedures increases.
If you have the opportunity and desire, go to a beautician or arrange a "home beauty salon". However, be sure to remove your makeup first. Even if you do not use it, evening cleansing of the skin is a must. You don't forget to take off your street clothes when you enter a house, do you? Oily and normal skin can be washed with soap, gel or foam. Carefully treat problematic and dry skin with cosmetic milk or tonic. Now it's time to start nourishing the skin with the so-called night cream, which nourishes, soothes the skin, and also prevents the appearance of wrinkles. It is useful to drink a glass of warm milk before going to bed, it will help to remove toxins from the body. From 20 to 22 hours the body is ready to get rid of harmful substances accumulated during the day, it is at this time that water relaxing procedures are very useful: A wonderful effect will be from visiting the sauna, but do not forget after it to avoid peeling, moisturize the skin with cream or milk, But drink less liquid. This can have a bad effect not only on the skin, but also on the general condition of the body.
You can also take a bath. Combine business with pleasure: use exfoliating and anti-cellulite products. By the way, a bath with the addition of sea salt will improve skin tone and moisturize it. After 23 hours it is better to go to bed. No wonder doctors say that one hour of sleep before midnight is equivalent to two hours of sleep after midnight. At this time (closer to midnight, active cell division and restoration takes place), the night cream will begin to work actively so that in the morning the skin will be
Human biorhythms
What are human biorhythms? You have probably noticed, dear readers, that at different times of the day we feel differently.
This does not happen by accident. All physiological processes inside the human body undergo a certain cyclicity - biorhythms. All organs at a certain time activate their work, after some time they rest.
Our cells experience the process of splitting the incoming substances and the process of creating their own, experts distinguish two cycles in the work of the heart: systole and diastole, the respiratory organs also have two cycles: inhalation and exhalation. And these are small cycles that are included in large ones - daily, weekly, monthly (for example, the female cycle), etc.
These processes are directly dependent on internal and external factors. The phases of the moon, solar activity change our well-being and mood, and even the influence of internal factors is added, such as the work of the pineal gland, the heart ...
Scientists believe that you need to listen to your biorhythms, because if you constantly live contrary to biorhythms, you can accelerate your aging and drive yourself. The less we pay attention to these issues, the more we expose our body to external and internal adverse factors.
Listening to your biorhythms, you can adjust the physical and mental stress, achieve the greatest efficiency in medical treatment and cosmetic procedures. And simply, to live in harmony with your soul and body and experience complete satisfaction from this.
Physical, intellectual, emotional human biorhythms
According to Eastern medicine, all human biorhythm cycles depend on the balance of inflow and outflow of internal energy. Scientists identify 3 important biorhythms that accompany a person throughout life: intellectual, emotional and physical.
Human physical biorhythms include indicators such as activity and endurance, reaction speed, and most importantly, the supply of internal energy. The ability to recover is also important, because metabolic processes depend on this process.
Knowing the physical assessment of the body is important for people involved in sports, because for them physical activity is daily. And the knowledge of physical biorhythms will allow them to determine the degree of load during training. When to make the most of your internal resources, and when to make concessions to yourself.
Emotional biorhythm or mental reflects the inner state of a person. The fluctuations of this cycle change the feelings and emotions of a person, his perception of the surrounding life. The development of intuition and creative abilities depends on this biorhythm.
The emotional biorhythm is very important to take into account for creative people, those who often communicate with people. Knowing the fluctuations of this biorhythm helps to properly build family and love relationships between people. After all, a feeling of empathy for each other, resentment, vulnerability always significantly affect people's relationships.
Intellectual human biorhythms characterize mental abilities. From whether a person experiences an increase or decrease in the biorhythm, his ability to compare facts and reflect, find relationships and draw conclusions depends. This biorhythm allows a person to be prudent and cautious, to determine the rationality of his actions.
The rise of the intellectual biorhythm is important for people of intellectual professions: journalists, financiers, teachers, writers. Scientists make assumptions that bursts of this biorhythm are associated with the human thyroid gland. And the facts confirm that with low rates of this biorhythm, labor productivity is greatly reduced.
Daily biorhythms of a person and his internal organs
I suggest you look at how the daily biorhythms of a person work for 24 hours. It must be remembered that they are constantly changing, because they are influenced by many factors: natural, social and external conditions of life.
until 2 am— a favorable time for sleep and rest, during which the body restores its strength. In the first half of the night, during slow sleep, the body produces somatotropic hormone, which controls the nucleation and growth of cells of all organs and systems, which contributes to the restoration of body tissues. The liver at this time works very actively and the process of cleansing the body of toxins is underway.
after 2 hours - organs and systems go into rest mode, all their activity slows down
at 3 - 4 o'clock - there is a weak pulse in a person, maximum relaxation of the body, a decrease in pressure. It's time for deep sleep. Breathing is weaker and intermittent, at this time there is an increased cleansing of the lungs, which may be accompanied by coughing fits.
5 o'clock - the temperature rises gradually. At this time, in the phase of sleep and awakening, a person sees dreams. The awakening phase is coming.
5 – 6 am - It is considered a favorable time to get up when the head is clear and the mood is excellent. The work of internal organs is activated, the large intestine begins to work. The hormones cortisol and adrenaline are more actively produced.
6 a.m — blood pressure rises to normal daytime, the heart begins to beat faster, all evidence of an internal awakening.
7 - 8 am - according to the daily biorhythm of a person - a favorable time for a morning meal. This is the time of the immune system, it is at the peak of its strength, the metabolism is increased, the small intestine actively absorbs nutrients, transferring them to the bloodstream. The composition of the blood changes due to its replenishment with hemoglobin and sugars.
8 am - the body gradually moves to the stage of activity, the heart begins to work to the fullest. This must be taken into account and not overloaded at this time. During these hours, pain sensitivity is exacerbated.
The blood is actively moving by the heart through the vessels, so there is an enhanced process of absorption of substances both internal and external, which can be used for cosmetic purposes.
9 – 12 am— the best time to start your work day. Efficiency is high, it's time very good for short term memory for intellectual and physical activity, when the harmony of the mental state, spiritual and physical is visible.
By 12 o'clock the stock of glucose gradually decreases, pressure and pulse slightly decrease. And besides this, the immune system also weakens and you can catch an infection.
12 - 14 hours. Meal time, lunch break.
By 13 o'clock performance drops, the body is waiting for food. There is a slight fatigue and a desire to rest. This time is the rest of the liver and the decrease in brain activity. There is a weakening of vitality, a lack of energy in the whole body, slow reactions to ongoing events.
The body needs rest. And the daily biorhythms of a person indicate this. It is no coincidence that in many countries with a hot climate this time is siesta (afternoon nap).
14 hours - the reaction of a person slows down, a decline in energy is observed. It has been noted that a person's pain sensitivity decreases, so these hours are a favorable time for taking painkillers.
15 hours - the body gradually returns to its working state. There is an aggravation of all sense organs, intuition and long-term memory begin to work in full force. This time can be used to memorize important information.
from 16 to 18 hours - the body is in good working shape. If possible, it would not be bad to use this time for sports.
at 17 o'clock - there is an increase in blood sugar, all organs during these hours are susceptible to procedures and new sensations. The body is predisposed to aromatherapy and massage.
18 – 19 hours - reduced mental arousal. The body is getting ready to eat. Dinner.
from 18-20 hours— is considered a favorable time for cleansing procedures, baths, saunas, where the use of cleansing and exfoliating products for the skin is applicable.
by 19 o'clock - a person has a decline in psychological defense, during these hours there are more often mental disorders, stress, depression.
20 hours - the state of the psyche is stabilizing. The head begins to think better, intelligence, memory and dexterity improve. This time is considered favorable for taking medicines and all types of cosmetic procedures (body wraps, body and face masks).
from 20 to 21 hours - useful for the body walks in the fresh air, light exercise (physical).
21 o'clock - at this time, the work of the lymphatic system intensifies, the immune system strengthens. You can perform a vibro-gymnastics exercise or light jumps to speed up the removal of toxins from the body.
22 hours — the best time to fall asleep. The body itself is already preparing for sleep, all organs and systems reduce their activity. Even body temperature drops.
from 22 to 24 hours is considered the most useful time for sleep. It is also called the time of gaining beauty and filling with the energy of life. At this time, active regeneration and recovery process takes place in the cells.
24 hours Wakefulness during this period of time adversely affects human health. During sleep, at this hour, the human nervous system is restored, analytical work is carried out by the brain.
This is a general picture of the daily biorhythms of the human body. Human biorhythms can deviate in one direction or another, but if you try to follow this pattern, then this will have a positive effect on physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Human biorhythms miraculously adapt to the time zone in which you live. The body itself can be tuned, like a clock, if you carefully listen to your internal state, you can achieve great results.
When habitual biorhythms are disturbed due to the rapid movement from one time zone to another, the body needs some time to readjust. The greater the difference in time zones, the more difficult it is for the body to adapt, it just takes more time for this process.
How to calculate human biorhythms
I notice behind myself that sometimes the head simply refuses to think. I would like to go to rest .. So no effort of will, I force myself to sit and continue working. And as a result, it turns out that the work almost does not move from its place, and a lot of time has been spent on it.
Wouldn't it be better to take a nap for 15 minutes, or change your mental activity to physical work, so that in the meantime, the head rested. And then, with a refreshed head, plunge into thinking again.
How to calculate human biorhythms? Of course, you can listen to your inner state and the body will always tell you when you need to rest. But you can go the other way.
There are many free programs on the Internet, online, that can be used to calculate human biorhythms, you only need to enter birth data. The program determines those days when the body is more active or when it will need to rest, because its activity is too low, which means that the return will be the same.
Today, from the bio-ritm.ru website, I received the following calculation by mail - daily human biorhythms:
I didn't believe it. Yes. It would seem that the mood is not up to par, now I am sitting on a new article, it is written easily and naturally. And the intellectual state shows only - 54%.
My daily biorhythms in a graphic image
Feeling some distrust of the data received, I went to another site, geocult.ru/bioritmyi-online-raschet, which gives out graphs: daily biorhythms of a person, the same second, after entering the date of birth and the requested date of the biorhythm.
I entered the necessary data and got the same picture, only in graphical terms:
biorhythm chart Now you are in the phase of physical maximum (80-100%). This is an excellent time to be active. You do not get tired, despite the large amount of energy consumption. A high level of sexual activity and an incredible desire to fulfill everything planned accompany you during these days. Now you can go in for sports, travel, attend various events. All these activities will bring great pleasure and in no way reduce the reserves of internal forces.
Now you are in a decline phase (-5-80%). At such moments, the depressive mood more and more outweighs the scales. It is harder for you to restrain yourself in a stressful situation. Any criticism or negative news can cause a storm of not very pleasant emotions. Negative phenomena such as baseless fears and guilt are becoming stronger. In general, this affects your adequacy and ability to correctly assess the situation. Try to control yourself.
Now you are in a decline phase (-5-80%). The flow of thoughts slows down, it becomes more and more difficult to concentrate. Now you are vulnerable and easily deceived. During such periods, inattention increases, any intellectual activity causes terrible fatigue. Be extremely careful, because it is very easy to make a mistake, and it is incredibly difficult to correct mistakes.
Well, everything is clear. It’s convenient because you don’t have to calculate anything and understand something. The program calculates everything by itself and gives clear and understandable explanations ... After looking at them, you can already make a plan for the week. When to start writing articles, and when to devote yourself to household chores.
Another usefulness for myself I derive from the provided graphs. My biorhythms do not match my husband's biorhythms. The ideal option is when the husband's biorhythms are on the decline, and mine are on the rise, or vice versa. But when both are on the rise, I try to keep my mouth closed, otherwise you can’t do without quarrels !!!
My biorhythms in the table for a month
Biorhythms for a month After analyzing the table, I noticed that when my intellectual abilities increase, for some reason my physical ones fall. Apparently, the human body cannot be on the rise in all three indicators at once.
Or maybe vice versa? You need to enter the data of your children and check! After all, there are such days for people when they achieve success and perfection in everything!
Check your biorhythms and write what results do you have?
How to restore biorhythms folk remedies
Violation of the sleep and rest regimen can lead to a general disruption of the biorhythm, while the person feels constant fatigue, lack of appetite can be replaced by an irresistible feeling of hunger. Traditional medicine recommends some herbs to restore lost balance and biorhythm: ginseng, sweet lippia, stevia, lemongrass, safflower-like leuzea,.
I wish you good health, so that your biorhythms are always on top!
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It has long been noticed that all animals and plants have the ability to sense time, or, as scientists say, have The biological clock. The course of these hours is closely connected with the change of day and night, the seasons of the year and other external stimuli. The hands of the biological clock tell plants when they should bloom, animals to start hunting, birds to arrange mating "concerts" and go to warmer climes, and humans to wake up and not be late for work.
Scientists believe that the very idea of time arose when our ancestors learned to think: after all, the mind operates sequentially - we cannot focus on two events at once, all impressions are realized by us in some extent. Over the centuries, the ability to measure time has become a necessary condition for the survival of organisms.
Man is born equipped with a biological clock, and only as speech develops does a second psychological clock appear, allowing him to distinguish between past, present and future. The future is what we are moving towards, a certain gap between the need and the moment of its satisfaction, figuratively speaking, the distance between the cup and the lips. The future does not come to us, we ourselves go to it, while the past is left behind.
Thus, time acquired the character of movement. When we are not busy with business, time crawls at a snail's pace, but it rushes uncontrollably when we are absorbed in our favorite pastime. By the way, primitive man, on the basis of his naive ideas about time, came to the conclusion about the inevitability of death. Instinct told him how to deal with non-existence, and he "outwitted" time by perpetuating the past in rituals. Celebrating them, solemnly performing rituals, a person became convinced of the need to measure time. In the apt expression of Aristotle, the past became an object of memory, the future an object of hope.
A lot of work was given by scientists to the search for the mysterious biological clock. Painstaking and complex studies have confirmed that living organisms measure time by periodic processes - from short, fractions of a second, reactions in the cell, to daily and monthly cycles at the level of the organism, which is literally “permeated” with rhythmic processes.
How do we mark time anyway? To some extent, our compatriot well-known physiologist IP Pavlov approached the answer: the brain gets irritated in a day, gets tired, then recovers. The alimentary canal is periodically occupied with food, then freed from it. And since each state can be reflected in the cerebral hemispheres, then here is the basis for distinguishing one moment from another. Indeed, the miracle of nature - the human brain - is able to reflect events lasting from a thousandth of a second to tens of years. And only the defeat of certain areas of it erases the traces of the past, disorients in the events of the present and deprives us of the opportunity to plan for the future.
How does our internal clock work? at least during the day? Here is their move:
1 am. We have been sleeping for about three hours now, having gone through all the phases of sleep. Around one in the morning, a light phase of sleep begins, we can wake up. At this time, we are especially sensitive to pain.
2am. Most of our organs operate in economy mode. Only the liver works. She uses these quiet moments to process the substances we need more intensively. And above all those that remove all poisons from the body. The body undergoes a kind of “big wash”. If you are not sleeping at this time, you should not drink coffee, tea, and especially alcohol. It is best to drink a glass of water or milk.
3 a.m. The body is resting, physically we are completely exhausted. If you have to stay awake, try not to be distracted, but concentrate completely on the work that needs to be completed. At this time, we have the lowest pressure, a rare pulse and slow breathing.
4 am. The pressure is still low. The brain is supplied with a minimal amount of blood. This is the hour when most people die. The body works at low speeds, but hearing becomes more acute. We wake up at the slightest noise.
5 o'clock in the morning. We have already changed several phases of sleep: the phase of light sleep and dreaming and the phase of deep dreamless sleep. Rising at this time quickly comes to a cheerful state.
6 a.m. The pressure starts to rise, the pulse quickens. Even if we want to sleep, our body has already awakened.
7 a.m. At this time, the body's immunological defense increases sharply. The chance of infection through contact with viruses is minimal.
8 am. We rested. The liver completely freed our body from toxic substances. At this hour, you can not take alcohol - a big load will fall on the liver.
9 am. Mental activity increases, sensitivity to pain decreases. The heart is working at full capacity.
10 p.m.. Our activity is on the rise. We are in the best shape. There was a desire to move mountains. Such enthusiasm will continue until lunchtime. Any work on the shoulder. Do not waste this time on empty conversations with friends over a cup of coffee. Do not spray your efficiency, then it will not manifest itself in this form.
11 o'clock. The heart continues to work rhythmically in harmony with mental activity. Large loads are almost not felt.
12 hours. There comes the first recession of activity. Decreased physical and mental performance. You feel tired, you need rest. During these hours, the liver "rests", a little glycogen enters the bloodstream.
13 hours. The energy curve goes down. This is perhaps the lowest point in the 24-hour cycle. Reactions slow down. It's time for lunch break.
14 hours. Fatigue passes. An improvement is coming. Efficiency increases.
15 hours. The senses are sharpened, especially the sense of smell and taste. Gourmets at this time prefer to sit down at the table. We are entering the workforce.
16 hours. The blood sugar level rises. Some doctors refer to this condition as post-prandial diabetes. However, such a deviation from the norm does not indicate a disease.
17 hours. Maintains high performance. Athletes train actively, with redoubled energy. Time for outdoor activities.
18 hours. People become less sensitive to pain. Increased desire to move more. Mental vigor gradually decreases.
Preservation of the biological clock is an important element of longevity. Rhythm is what prolongs life. Even 200 years ago, the German doctor Hufeland, who did not even know about chronobiology, wrote that the main thing is not the time when a person goes to bed, but regularity, that is, one must constantly go to bed at the same hour. For a modern person, the main thing is not the duration of sleep, but its quality - sleep should be deep and calm.
biological rhythms research shows, have a significant impact to the creative process. So, analyzing the musical rhythm of the works of the classics, scientists came to the conclusion that musical themes changed with frequency: for Tchaikovsky - in three seconds, for Beethoven - in five, for Mozart - in seven. If we analyze the relationship between musical rhythm and memory for music and the biological rhythms of the body, it turns out that we like and we easily memorize those musical melodies, the rhythm of which is most consistent with our biological rhythm. Consequently, biorhythms are, as it were, internal tuning forks of perceived music, and if they coincide, then a person listens to it with pleasure.
Currently, in some industries, especially in monotonous work, music is widely used. Psychologists believe that this contributes to productivity and relieves fatigue. Music also has a good effect in the treatment of insomnia and neuropsychiatric diseases. Knowledge and consideration of biological rhythms are important in the organization of preventive and therapeutic measures.
We all noticed how our activity changes during the day. We are either ready to “move mountains”, and burst with energy and enthusiasm, then we feel a complete breakdown, when the slightest action seems to us a titanic work. But, how often do we wonder why everything happens this way? And everything is “faulted” by our daily biorhythms, which directly affect our level of activity.
Yes, our body is “programmed” for certain types of activity during the day, and even our internal organs are subject to this program. After all, their activity is also regulated by the release of hormones into the blood. And each organ has its own peak of maximum activity:
Liver: 1-3 am
light: 3-5 am
colon: 5-7 a.m.
stomach: 7-9 am
pancreas and spleen: 9-11 am
heart: 11-13 noon
small intestine: 13-15 p.m.
bladder: 15-17 p.m.
kidneys: 17-19 p.m.
sexual organs and circulation: 19-21 p.m.
gallbladder - 23–1 a.m.
As you noticed, each organ has its own place in this schedule and obeys the general biorhythm of the body. Exactly the same schedule exists in relation to the general activity of a person, periods of rise and fall of strength. And, if we know these periods and correctly adapt to them, we will get the opportunity to achieve maximum results with the least effort, going with the flow, and not trying to fight it.
Daily human biorhythms
At 5–7 o'clock in the morning, our body begins to wake up, preparing all the organs and systems of the body for the upcoming work day. It was at this time that the first burst of human activity occurred.
At 7-9 am is the best time to eat, because, as we remember, this is the time of the greatest activity of the stomach. Therefore, breakfast should be as nutritious and rich in nutrients as possible. It is at this time that the main resource is laid, which will be spent during the day. And subsequent meals serve to maintain the desired level of energy.
In addition, this time is extremely favorable for cosmetic procedures, since the effect of their impact will be as positive as possible for you.
At 9–10 am there is a slight decline in overall activity, including intellectual activity. But there is an increase in sexual activity in both sexes due to the release of sex hormones into the blood. So, if you have such an opportunity, consider it in your schedule.
From 10 to 12 days there is an increase in internal forces. This time is the most favorable for both physical and intellectual labor. It is at this time that it is better to plan the most difficult and responsible work that requires maximum return.
In addition, at this time, the threshold of pain sensitivity increases, that is, the period when we feel pain the least acutely. Accordingly, if you have a painful procedure, it is better to schedule it for 10 am.
Starting from 12 noon, the second decline in activity begins, naturally following the rise. Therefore, it is better if you do not plan any important things for yourself at this time, but deal with secondary issues. Perhaps take a break.
At 13.00 lunch time comes. Since this is the peak activity of the small intestine, food during this period is absorbed as completely and quickly as possible. In addition, at the same time, there is a maximum secretion of gastric juice. So, in order to avoid the possibility of developing gastritis and ulcers, you need to fill the stomach with some food. It is better if these are proteins (meat, fish, seafood) combined with carbohydrates (cereals).
From 2 p.m. there is a period of calm and even some decline. The body directs resources to the digestion of food and a lot of blood flows to the stomach and other digestive organs. This period also accounts for the active growth of hair and nails, so it's time to treat yourself to a trip to the hairdresser and nail salon.
At 15 o'clock in the afternoon, as we remember, the bladder is most active. Accordingly, during this period, the body begins to get rid of unnecessary substances. Therefore, if you want to cleanse your body of toxins and remove accumulated toxins, then it is best to time such procedures for this time.
From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. we experience a new upsurge in physical activity. True, to the detriment of the mental. So any exercises aimed at activating the muscular system of the body will be especially appropriate at this time. Find time to do a little exercise or go for a walk. This will help relieve the fatigue accumulated during the day and prepare the body for the activities planned for the evening.
6 pm is the best time for dinner. It is better not to overload the body with extra calories, but to eat something light that does not put an additional burden on the body (vegetables, fish, cereals).
At the same time, blood pressure can rise, which negatively affects the general physical and mental state of a person. He becomes nervous, irritable, which can provoke conflict situations. Therefore, pay especially close attention to your condition during this period and try to smooth it out as much as possible.
Starting from 7 p.m. there is a slight increase in physical activity. The body enters a recovery phase. This time is most favorable for massage and other procedures aimed at restoring the body (lymphatic drainage, peeling, baths, body wraps, etc.).
At 20 pm there is a new rise in activity, and the work of the brain is activated. So it's time to devote yourself to some kind of mental activity, whether it's making a plan for tomorrow, finishing some current work, or games that require the active participation of the mind. Everything will do. Remember that our brain needs the same load and regular training as muscles.
From 21:00, the body gradually begins internal restructuring, preparing for sleep. But for now, this is just preparation. Our joints are mobile and our muscles are elastic, so this is the best period for doing yoga, stretching, Pilates, etc. activities. You can also do breathing exercises, namely the part of it that is aimed at calming, relaxing and restoring. In no case do not carry out activating procedures - they will prevent you from falling asleep.
This period marks the beginning of the energy decline, which gradually increases. The soul may begin to be tormented by an acute feeling of loneliness, old grievances and a sense of disorder may rise. Therefore, it is better if at this time you will not be alone, so that, if necessary, you will be able to talk with someone from your relatives and friends. Sometimes the mere presence of such an opportunity significantly reduces anxiety and favorably affects the general mental state of a person.
At 23:00 it's time to go to bed. The body has already completely adjusted to the night rhythm, metabolic processes have slowed down, and the activity of internal organs has decreased. So it's time for you to follow their example.
If, for some reason, you didn’t do this, then the body will require new resources from you to work “overtime” and you will want to eat. And this is fraught not only with excess deposits at the waist and in other places, but also with a general failure in metabolism. In addition, digestion of food requires additional energy. So do not be surprised if you cannot fall asleep for a long time or feel discomfort in the abdomen at night.
Starting from 24 hours, active regeneration (recovery) of all cells and body systems begins. So let him calmly direct his attention and efforts to this good cause, and not be distracted by some extraneous activities, such as watching nightly TV shows. And he will thank you for this with a new upsurge in the next morning and the freshness of the image in the mirror.
Under the biological rhythms of health is understood the cyclicity of the processes occurring in the body. External factors influence the internal rhythms of a person:
- natural (radiation of the Moon, the Earth and the Sun);
- social (changes at the enterprise).
The study of biorhythms is carried out by biorhythmologists or chronobiologists. They believe that biorhythms are periodic processes that occur in living matter. These processes can cover completely different time periods: from a couple of seconds to tens of years. Changes in biological rhythms can be caused by various processes. They can be both external (ebb and flow) and internal (work of the heart).
Classification of biorhythms
The main criterion for separating rhythms into groups is their duration. Chronibiologists will distinguish three types of human biological rhythms. The longest are called low-frequency. The amplitude of such fluctuations in the work of the body is determined by lunar, seasonal, monthly or weekly intervals. As examples of processes that obey low-frequency rhythms, one can single out the work of the endocrine and reproductive systems.
The second group includes mid-frequency rhythms. They are limited to a time period from 30 minutes to 6 days. According to the laws of such fluctuations, the metabolic process and the process of cell division in the body work. The periods of sleep and wakefulness are also subject to these biorhythms.
Rhythms with a high frequency last less than 30 minutes. They are determined by the work of the intestines, heart muscle, lungs and the rate of biochemical reactions.
In addition to the types mentioned above, there are also fixed biorhythms. They are understood as rhythms, the duration of which is always equal to 90 minutes. These are, for example, emotional fluctuations, a change in sleep phases, periods of concentration and heightened attention.
Of particular interest is the fact that biological cycles can be inherited and are genetically determined. The environment also affects them.
Types of biological rhythms
From birth, the human body is subject to the influence of three rhythms:
- intellectual,
- emotional
- physical.
The intellectual biological rhythm of a person determines his mental abilities. In addition, he is responsible for the caution and rationality of actions in behavior. The influence of this biorhythm can be felt most strongly by representatives of intellectual professions: teachers, scientists, professors and financiers. The ability to concentrate and perceive information depends on intellectual biocycles.
The emotional biorhythm is responsible for the mood of a person. It affects perception and sensitivity, and can also transform the spectrum of human sensations. It is because of this rhythm that people tend to change their mood during the day. He is responsible for creativity, intuition and the ability to empathize. Women and artistic people are more affected by this cycle. The emotional state caused by fluctuations of this rhythm affects family relationships, love, sex.
The physical biorhythm is directly related to the work of the human body. It determines internal energy, endurance, speed of reaction and metabolism. Reaching its peak, this biological rhythm increases the body's ability to recover. This is of particular importance for athletes and people whose activities are related to physical activity.
Change of biorhythms during the day
The most noticeable changes in biological rhythms are observed during a full day. They determine favorable hours for work, sleep, rest, learning new information, eating and playing sports. So, for example, the period from 7 to 8 in the morning is the most successful for breakfast, and the time from 16 to 18 is the most suitable for intellectual work.
Daily human biorhythms easily and quickly adjust to time zones. The process of the human body is like an internal clock. And, as in the case of the transition to winter time, when changing the belt, the body itself “transfers arrows” in the direction it needs.
Indicators of biological rhythms may fluctuate somewhat in favor of the individual characteristics of the human body. In addition, there are several chronotypes that have excellent daily biorhythms.
Human chronotypes
According to the nature of daily activity, three types of people are distinguished:
- owls,
- larks,
- pigeons.
It is noteworthy that only a small percentage of people are completely chronotypical. The vast majority are transitional forms between "owls" and "doves" and "doves" and "larks".
"Owl people" usually go to bed after midnight, get up late and are most active in the evening and at night. The behavior of "larks" is the opposite: they get up early, go to bed earlier and are more active at the beginning of the day.
With "pigeons" everything is more interesting. They get up later than the "larks", but they also go to bed closer to midnight. Their activity during the day is more evenly distributed. It is generally accepted that "pigeons" are only an adapted form. That is, people who live with such a biological rhythm simply adjust to the schedule of work or study, while the other two chronotypes have their own characteristics from birth.
A sharp change in the daily routine can cause a deterioration in well-being, uncontrolled mood swings. It will be extremely difficult to deal with such a condition, and it is difficult to restore the normal rhythm of the functioning of the body. Therefore, a clear daily routine is not a luxury, but a way to always be in a good mood.
Biological rhythms of human internal organs
Of particular importance for a person and his health are not only the biological rhythms of the body, but also of individual parts. Each organ is an independent unit and works in its own rhythm, which also changes throughout the day.
The time from 1 am to 3 am is considered the period of the liver. From 7 to 9 in the morning, the stomach works best. That is why tomorrow is called the most important meal of the day. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the most favorable time for the heart muscle, therefore, trainings carried out at this time give greater results. From 15:00 to 17:00, the bladder works most actively. Some people note that they experience stronger and more frequent urination during this period of time. Kidney time starts at 5 pm and ends at 7 pm.
You can bring down the work of your internal organs by malnutrition, non-compliance with sleep patterns, excessive physical and psychological stress.
Methods for calculating biorhythms
If a person knows how his body works, he can plan his work, study and other activities more efficiently. Determining the biorhythms of health is quite simple. The result will be true for all chronobiological types.
To calculate the exact biological cycles of the body, you need to multiply the number of days in a year by age, with the exception of leap years. Then multiply the number of leap years by 366 days. The two resulting scores are added together. After that, you need to divide the resulting number by 23, 28 or 33, depending on which rhythm you want to calculate.
As you know, each fluctuation of the biological rhythm goes through three stages: a low energy phase, a high energy phase and critical days. If you need to know the physical condition, then it is determined by a 23-day cycle. The first 11 days will be days of well-being, greater resistance to stress, sex drive. From 12 to 23 days, fatigue, weakness, poor sleep appear. During this period, you need to rest more. Days numbered 11, 12 and 23 can be considered critical.
A cycle of 28 days determines emotional indicators. In the first 14 days the energy will be high. This is an auspicious time for friendship, love and relationships. A person will be overwhelmed with emotions, all creative abilities will become aggravated. The period from 14 to 28 will be a time of decline in emotional strength, passivity, reduced performance. There are only two critical days in the cycle: 14 and 28. They are characterized by the occurrence of conflicts and a decrease in immunity.
The intellectual cycle lasts 33 days. In the first 16 days, there is the ability to think clearly and clearly, increased concentration, good memory and general mental activity. In the remaining days of the cycle, the reactions are slow, there is a creative decline and a decrease in interest in everything. On the three critical days of the cycle (16, 17, 33) it becomes extremely difficult to concentrate, there are errors in work, distraction, age, the risk of accidents and other incidents due to inattention.
For a faster calculation, you can use the human biorhythm calculator. You can find many different resources on the Internet, where, in addition to the calculation applications themselves, you can read reviews of real people about them.
Knowledge of the biological rhythms of the body can help a person achieve his goals, harmonize interpersonal relationships and life in general. It will also have a positive effect on the physiology and emotional state.
