What is a Circadian Rhythm Disorder (CRD)?
When we are out of balance, the quantity, quality and timing of hormone and neurotransmitter secretion are impaired and our bodies suffer a Circadian Rhythm Disorder, or CRD. A CRD means your body is producing hormones, chemicals and neurotransmitters in the wrong amounts and/or at the wrong time of the day. Circadian Rhythms stimulate the timing and production of countless hormones and chemicals that affect your sleep and mood. Circadian Rhythms permeate practically every aspect of our lives because they so heavily influence the chemicals that determine our mood and sleep. Given natures day-night cycle and its tremendous effect on our psychological, behavioral, physiological, and hormonal rhythms, the implication is clear: orderly rhythm is essential for optimal health. The obverse is also terribly true: rhythmic disorder is a recipe for potential disaster to our health and wellness. Numerous scientific clinical studies have proven this. Clearly, many mood disorders (like depression)
