The wonders of our Biological Rhythms

May 15, 2009

(Source: http://www.cycleoftime.com/articles_view.php?codArtigo=87 )

Originally published November 8 2007

(NewsTarget) Although it may not be apparent to a layperson, the

human body is largely run by "biological rhythms." All organs, systems

and cells are controlled by exact, cyclic patterns of rest and

activity, which we can aptly call the "universal laws of life." The

following are a few examples of the biological rhythms that follow

these laws:

• Normal menstrual cycles repeat themselves every 27 ½ days.

• The stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol are naturally

released into the bloodstream during the early morning hours to promote

physical activity.

• Immunity and iron concentrations in the blood reach low levels in women during menstruation and high levels during ovulation.

• The liver is more active during the night than it is during the day.

• Red bone marrow produces more blood cells during the night.

• Most digestive enzymes are secreted during the day.

• Bile secretions peak at midday.

• The large bowel is most active and efficient during the early morning hours.

• Different types of cells have different life spans and are turned over at specific intervals.

• The happiness-producing brain hormone serotonin is produced in response to natural daylight.

• The sleep-inducing hormone melatonin is secreted in response to the darkness of night.

It is estimated that over 1,000 of these biological rhythms operate in and control the human body.

The Human Body Clock

Each biological timer dictates a specific rhythm or cyclic behavior

to a group of cells, an organ or an endocrine gland. The various

individual timers or body clocks are intrinsically linked to a common

master clock. The master clock coordinates the individual clocks with

one another and makes certain that every activity in the body is

carried out according to its master plan. This master plan consists of

nothing but the body's constant effort to maintain perfect equilibrium

or balance.

The body's master clock is controlled by nature's most influential

cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm prompts us

to become active in the morning and to wind down in the evening. The

sun is the main giver of life on the planet. Both organic and inorganic

life forms require sunlight or sun energy for their existence, and so

do all human beings. The movements of the Earth on its axis and around

the sun create the precise cycles of day and night, as well as the

seasonal changes. These rhythmic, repetitive patterns of the forces in

nature, in turn, program our DNA to conduct all physical activities

with perfect precision and ideal, accurate timing.

All external events occurring in the natural world are linked with

similar events inside the body. A sunrise in nature, for example,

triggers a "sunrise" in your body. It wakes you up and gets you going.

The morning light enters your eyes as soon as you open them. First, the

light is broken down into its full color spectrum (seven colors) by the

lenses of your eyes. Immediately, the individual light rays travel to

the body's master gland, the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus, which

controls the body's biological clock, then dispatches light-encoded

messages to the pineal gland, which is often referred to as the "third

eye." These messages contain specific instructions for the pineal gland

to secrete hormones.

One of the pineal gland's most powerful hormones is the

neurotransmitter melatonin. The secretion of melatonin follows a

regular 24-hour rhythm. Melatonin production reaches peak levels

between 1 and 3 a.m. and drops to its lowest levels at midday. The

pineal gland secretes this hormone directly into the bloodstream, which

makes it instantly available to all the cells in the body and tells

them "what time it is" in nature, meaning, what position the Earth is

in related to the sun. It also tells a specific gene in the DNA of

every single cell when it is time for it to die and be replaced by a

new cell. Without the timely secretion of melatonin, the timelines of

normal cell-division become extended and cancer cells develop,

according to the latest cancer research (Nurses' Study 2006).

The brain synthesizes another important neurotransmitter,

serotonin, which relates to our state of well-being. It has a powerful

influence on day and night rhythms, sexual behavior, memory, appetite,

impulsiveness, fear and even suicidal tendencies. Unlike melatonin,

serotonin increases with the light of day—with peak secretions at

midday—and also through physical exercise and the intake of sugar. It

is very interesting to note that over 95 percent of this extremely

important neurotransmitter is actually made in your gut, not in your

brain. This gut/brain connection shows how crucial eating good food and

healthy digestive functions are for the overall wellbeing of both the

mind and the body, and vice versa.

The increasing and decreasing levels of melatonin and serotonin

indicate to the cells whether it is dark or light outside and whether

they should be more active or slow down their activities. This

intricate mechanism ensures that all physical functions are

synchronized with the rhythmic changes that occur in the natural

environment. This is known as "entrainment." The health of each cell in

the body depends, therefore, on the degree to which we allow the body

to be in synchrony and harmony with the cycles of day and night.

Any deviation from the circadian rhythm causes abnormal secretions

of the hormones melatonin and serotonin. This hormonal imbalance, in

turn, leads to erratic biological rhythms, which can subsequently

disrupt the harmonious functioning of the entire organism, including

the digestion of food, cell metabo-lism and overall hormonal balance.

Suddenly, we may feel "out of sync" or shaky and become susceptible to

developing an illness, which could include a simple head cold,

headache, depression or even a cancerous tumor. The pineal gland

controls reproduction, sleep and motor activity, blood pressure, the

immune system, the pituitary and thyroid glands, cellular growth, body

temperature, and many other vital functions. All of these depend on the

regular melatonin cycle which, yet again, is controlled by our body's

ability to be in synchrony with nature's rhythms. The amount of

melatonin made available to the body in response to the darkness of the

night depends on the concentration of serotonin secreted in response to

the amount of natural light we are exposed to during the day. As

daylight diminishes, serotonin is automatically broken down into

melatonin.

If your body makes a good amount of serotonin from natural light,

it will also produce sufficient amounts of melatonin during the

nighttime, provided your eyes are closed. (When exposed to light, the

pineal gland does not secrete melatonin in sufficient amounts.) The

pineal gland starts secreting mela-tonin between 9.30 and 10.30 p.m.

(depending on your age). Unless you use stimulants such as caffeine or

food at that time, melatonin naturally induces sleepiness or

drowsiness.

With sufficiently high levels of melatonin in the blood, the body

is able to regenerate and rejuvenate itself. This sustains good health,

vitality and longevity. [Note: Melatonin in pill form is a popular

sleep aid, but it interferes with the body's own melatonin production,

which dosage and timing is perfectly synchronized with the circadian

rhythm.] The cycles of melatonin and serotonin totally depend on each

other and are precisely controlled by our changing environment. By

disregarding these rhythmic changes in nature and living against these

unspoken laws, the body and mind surely move out of sync with one

another. This is a leading cause of physical and mental illness.

One of the greatest secrets of good health lies in the discovery of

our intimate relationship with the universe. Any sense of separateness

between nature and us can only exist in the mind, not in the body. The

body has formed an essential link with the external world. All its

efforts are directed toward staying synchronized with our immediate and

distant environment.

More on biological rhythms and how to live a balanced diet and

lifestyle in Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation (490 pages),

Amazon.com or Ener-chi.com.

›

NewsTarget.com

Andreas Moritz

May 15, 2009

Dear Sreenadhji,

Very well said, very well quoted! ?You are now on the verge of scientific

astrology.

If you believe in what you have quoted, we can surely discuss more.I have a

theory of Evolution of life based on the Bio-clock.IÂ like toÂ translate

'bioclock or biological rythm'Â as the 'Kala-chakra', a word frequently used by

our ancestors.That surely is the basis of our vedic astrology too.Make no

mistake about it.From this angle astrology becomes a science.

DoÂ I have your consent on the aboveÂ points?

Regards,

Sincerely yours,

Hari Malla

________________________________

Sreenadh <sreesog

Friday, May 15, 2009 5:52:52 PM

The wonders of our Biological Rhythms

(Source: http://www.cycleoft ime.com/articles _view.php? codArtigo= 87 )

Originally published November 8 2007

(NewsTarget) Although it may not be apparent to a layperson, the human body is

largely run by " biological rhythms. " All organs, systems and cells are

controlled by exact, cyclic patterns of rest and activity, which we can aptly

call the " universal laws of life. " The following are a few examples of the

biological rhythms that follow these laws:

â€¢ Normal menstrual cycles repeat themselves every 27 Â½ days.

â€¢ The stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol are naturally released into the

bloodstream during the early morning hours to promote physical activity.

â€¢ Immunity and iron concentrations in the blood reach low levels in women

during menstruation and high levels during ovulation.

â€¢ The liver is more active during the night than it is during the day.

â€¢ Red bone marrow produces more blood cells during the night.

â€¢ Most digestive enzymes are secreted during the day.

â€¢ Bile secretions peak at midday.

â€¢ The large bowel is most active and efficient during the early morning hours.

â€¢ Different types of cells have different life spans and are turned over at

specific intervals.

â€¢ The happiness-producing brain hormone serotonin is produced in response to

natural daylight.

â€¢ The sleep-inducing hormone melatonin is secreted in response to the darkness

of night.

It is estimated that over 1,000 of these biological rhythms operate in and

control the human body.

The Human Body Clock

Each biological timer dictates a specific rhythm or cyclic behavior to a group

of cells, an organ or an endocrine gland. The various individual timers or body

clocks are intrinsically linked to a common master clock. The master clock

coordinates the individual clocks with one another and makes certain that every

activity in the body is carried out according to its master plan. This master

plan consists of nothing but the body's constant effort to maintain perfect

equilibrium or balance.

The body's master clock is controlled by nature's most influential cycle, known

as the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm prompts us to become active in the

morning and to wind down in the evening. The sun is the main giver of life on

the planet. Both organic and inorganic life forms require sunlight or sun energy

for their existence, and so do all human beings. The movements of the Earth on

its axis and around the sun create the precise cycles of day and night, as well

as the seasonal changes. These rhythmic, repetitive patterns of the forces in

nature, in turn, program our DNA to conduct all physical activities with perfect

precision and ideal, accurate timing.

All external events occurring in the natural world are linked with similar

events inside the body. A sunrise in nature, for example, triggers a " sunrise "

in your body. It wakes you up and gets you going. The morning light enters your

eyes as soon as you open them. First, the light is broken down into its full

color spectrum (seven colors) by the lenses of your eyes. Immediately, the

individual light rays travel to the body's master gland, the hypothalamus. The

hypothalamus, which controls the body's biological clock, then dispatches

light-encoded messages to the pineal gland, which is often referred to as the

" third eye. " These messages contain specific instructions for the pineal gland

to secrete hormones.

One of the pineal gland's most powerful hormones is the neurotransmitter

melatonin. The secretion of melatonin follows a regular 24-hour rhythm.

Melatonin production reaches peak levels between 1 and 3 a.m. and drops to its

lowest levels at midday. The pineal gland secretes this hormone directly into

the bloodstream, which makes it instantly available to all the cells in the body

and tells them " what time it is " in nature, meaning, what position the Earth is

in related to the sun. It also tells a specific gene in the DNA of every single

cell when it is time for it to die and be replaced by a new cell. Without the

timely secretion of melatonin, the timelines of normal cell-division become

extended and cancer cells develop, according to the latest cancer research

(Nurses' Study 2006).

The brain synthesizes another important neurotransmitter, serotonin, which

relates to our state of well-being. It has a powerful influence on day and night

rhythms, sexual behavior, memory, appetite, impulsiveness, fear and even

suicidal tendencies. Unlike melatonin, serotonin increases with the light of

dayâ€”with peak secretions at middayâ€”and also through physical exercise and

the intake of sugar. It is very interesting to note that over 95 percent of this

extremely important neurotransmitter is actually made in your gut, not in your

brain. This gut/brain connection shows how crucial eating good food and healthy

digestive functions are for the overall wellbeing of both the mind and the body,

and vice versa.

The increasing and decreasing levels of melatonin and serotonin indicate to the

cells whether it is dark or light outside and whether they should be more active

or slow down their activities. This intricate mechanism ensures that all

physical functions are synchronized with the rhythmic changes that occur in the

natural environment. This is known as " entrainment. " The health of each cell in

the body depends, therefore, on the degree to which we allow the body to be in

synchrony and harmony with the cycles of day and night.

Any deviation from the circadian rhythm causes abnormal secretions of the

hormones melatonin and serotonin. This hormonal imbalance, in turn, leads to

erratic biological rhythms, which can subsequently disrupt the harmonious

functioning of the entire organism, including the digestion of food, cell

metabo-lism and overall hormonal balance. Suddenly, we may feel " out of sync " or

shaky and become susceptible to developing an illness, which could include a

simple head cold, headache, depression or even a cancerous tumor. The pineal

gland controls reproduction, sleep and motor activity, blood pressure, the

immune system, the pituitary and thyroid glands, cellular growth, body

temperature, and many other vital functions. All of these depend on the regular

melatonin cycle which, yet again, is controlled by our body's ability to be in

synchrony with nature's rhythms. The amount of melatonin made available to the

body in response to the darkness of the night

depends on the concentration of serotonin secreted in response to the amount of

natural light we are exposed to during the day. As daylight diminishes,

serotonin is automatically broken down into melatonin.

If your body makes a good amount of serotonin from natural light, it will also

produce sufficient amounts of melatonin during the nighttime, provided your eyes

are closed. (When exposed to light, the pineal gland does not secrete melatonin

in sufficient amounts.) The pineal gland starts secreting mela-tonin between

9.30 and 10.30 p.m. (depending on your age). Unless you use stimulants such as

caffeine or food at that time, melatonin naturally induces sleepiness or

drowsiness.

With sufficiently high levels of melatonin in the blood, the body is able to

regenerate and rejuvenate itself. This sustains good health, vitality and

longevity. [Note: Melatonin in pill form is a popular sleep aid, but it

interferes with the body's own melatonin production, which dosage and timing is

perfectly synchronized with the circadian rhythm.] The cycles of melatonin and

serotonin totally depend on each other and are precisely controlled by our

changing environment. By disregarding these rhythmic changes in nature and

living against these unspoken laws, the body and mind surely move out of sync

with one another. This is a leading cause of physical and mental illness.

One of the greatest secrets of good health lies in the discovery of our intimate

relationship with the universe. Any sense of separateness between nature and us

can only exist in the mind, not in the body. The body has formed an essential

link with the external world. All its efforts are directed toward staying

synchronized with our immediate and distant environment.

More on biological rhythms and how to live a balanced diet and lifestyle in

Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation (490 pages), Amazon.com or

Ener-chi.com.

â€º NewsTarget.com

Andreas Moritz

May 16, 2009

Dear Hari Malla ji, //I like to translate 'bioclock or biological rhythm as the

'Kala-chakra', a word frequently used by our ancestors.That surely is

the basis of our vedic astrology too.Make no mistake about it.From this

angle astrology becomes a science.// Good to know that you have this understanding. Yes, it would be the circadian rhythm scientific perspective which will start accepting astrology as a science first. It is from this angle that astrology will start getting acceptance as a science - even though in an altered manner. This is an area where holistic astrology and analytic science meet. I appreciate your words - //From this

angle astrology becomes a science.// True, certainly unlike Koul, you have some understanding. Now coming to the point of discussing circadian rhythm, biological clock etc - let me humbly tell you that neither you nor me is qualified to make pedestrian theories in this field which demands great understanding. Good amount of scientific studies already went into this field, and good amount of efforts from scholars like Chandrahari and some medical science qualified researchers is happening in an effort to understand the relation of astrology with biological rhythm etc. Since you and me are NOT qualified or kno0wledgeable enough to discuss such subjects which demands excellent cross domain understanding of science, biology, medical science, human body, astrology, yoga and many other subjects - let us keep away from this subject. It may not be wise to put forward our child like theories on this himalayan subject and thus belittle ourselves - ofcourse it would be in our capacity to collect material from various locations on this subject and share it here. Let us limit our efforts to what we can - may be that would be wise. Some simple write-ups by Chandrahari related to this field are given below -1) Chandra%20Hari/Correlation%20of%20Sun%20and%20Breathing.pdf 2) Chandra%20Hari/Pranah%20prajanamudayatesha%20suryah.pdf Any way, I appreciate you efforts to know more about the correlation between astrology and biological clock and also for the correct understanding that it is in this perspective that astrology becomes a science.Love and regards,Sreenadh , Hari Malla <harimalla wrote:>> Dear Sreenadhji,> Very well said, very well quoted! ?You are now on the verge of scientific astrology.> If you believe in what you have quoted, we can surely discuss more.I have a theory of Evolution of life based on the Bio-clock.IÂ like toÂ translate 'bioclock or biological rythm'Â as the 'Kala-chakra', a word frequently used by our ancestors.That surely is the basis of our vedic astrology too.Make no mistake about it.From this angle astrology becomes a science.> DoÂ I have your consent on the aboveÂ points?> Regards,> Sincerely yours,> Hari Malla

May 16, 2009

Dear Sreenadhji,

namskar! Tahnk you for the concurrence.Will share releveant information as

appropriate.thak youonce again.

regards

Hari Malla

, " Sreenadh " <sreesog wrote:

>

> Dear Hari Malla ji,

> //I like to translate 'bioclock or biological rhythm as the

> 'Kala-chakra', a word frequently used by our ancestors.That surely is

> the basis of our vedic astrology too.Make no mistake about it.From this

> angle astrology becomes a science.//

> Good to know that you have this understanding. Yes, it would be the

> circadian rhythm scientific perspective which will start accepting

> astrology as a science first. It is from this angle that astrology will

> start getting acceptance as a science - even though in an altered

> manner. This is an area where holistic astrology and analytic science

> meet. I appreciate your words - //From this angle astrology becomes a

> science.// True, certainly unlike Koul, you have some understanding.

> Now coming to the point of discussing circadian rhythm, biological

> clock etc - let me humbly tell you that neither you nor me is qualified

> to make pedestrian theories in this field which demands great

> understanding. Good amount of scientific studies already went into

> this field, and good amount of efforts from scholars like Chandrahari

> and some medical science qualified researchers is happening in an effort

> to understand the relation of astrology with biological rhythm etc.

> Since you and me are NOT qualified or kno0wledgeable enough to

> discuss such subjects which demands excellent cross domain understanding

> of science, biology, medical science, human body, astrology, yoga and

> many other subjects - let us keep away from this subject. It may not be

> wise to put forward our child like theories on this himalayan subject

> and thus belittle ourselves - ofcourse it would be in our capacity to

> collect material from various locations on this subject and share it

> here. Let us limit our efforts to what we can - may be that would be

> wise.

> Some simple write-ups by Chandrahari related to this field are given

> below -

> 1)

> Chandra%20H\

> ari/Correlation%20of%20Sun%20and%20Breathing.pdf

> <Chandra%20\

> Hari/Correlation%20of%20Sun%20and%20Breathing.pdf>

> 2)

> Chandra%20H\

> ari/Pranah%20prajanamudayatesha%20suryah.pdf

> <Chandra%20\

> Hari/Pranah%20prajanamudayatesha%20suryah.pdf>

>

> Any way, I appreciate you efforts to know more about the correlation

> between astrology and biological clock and also for the correct

> understanding that it is in this perspective that astrology becomes a

> science.

> Love and regards,

> Sreenadh

>

> , Hari Malla

> <harimalla@> wrote:

> >

> > Dear Sreenadhji,

> > Very well said, very well quoted! ?You are now on the verge of

> scientific astrology.

> > If you believe in what you have quoted, we can surely discuss more.I

> have a theory of Evolution of life based on the Bio-clock.IÂ like

> toÂ translate 'bioclock or biological rythm'Â as the

> 'Kala-chakra', a word frequently used by our ancestors.That surely is

> the basis of our vedic astrology too.Make no mistake about it.From this

> angle astrology becomes a science.

> > DoÂ I have your consent on the aboveÂ points?

> > Regards,

> > Sincerely yours,

> > Hari Malla

>

May 16, 2009

________________________________

Sreenadh <sreesog

Saturday, May 16, 2009 10:24:08 AM

Re: The wonders of our Biological Rhythms

Dear Hari Malla ji,

//I like to translate 'bioclock or biological rhythm as the 'Kala-chakra' , a

word frequently used by our ancestors.That surely is the basis of our vedic

astrology too.Make no mistake about it.From this angle astrology becomes a

science.//

Good to know that you have this understanding. Yes, it would be the

circadian rhythm scientific perspective which will start accepting astrology as

a science first. It is from this angle that astrology will start getting

acceptance as a science - even though in an altered manner. This is an area

where holistic astrology and analytic science meet. I appreciate your words -

//From this angle astrology becomes a science.// True, certainly unlike Koul,

you have some understanding.

Now coming to the point of discussing circadian rhythm, biological clock etc -

let me humbly tell you that neither you nor me is qualified to make pedestrian

theories in this field which demands great understanding. Good amount of

scientific studies already went into this field, and good amount of efforts from

scholars like Chandrahari and some medical science qualified researchers is

happening in an effort to understand the relation of astrology with biological

rhythm etc.

Since you and me are NOT qualified or kno0wledgeable enough to discuss such

subjects which demands excellent cross domain understanding of science,

biology, medical science, human body, astrology, yoga and many other subjects -

let us keep away from this subject. It may not be wise to put forward our child

like theories on this himalayan subject and thus belittle ourselves - ofcourse

it would be in our capacity to collect material from various locations on this

subject and share it here. Let us limit our efforts to what we can - may be

that would be wise.

Some simple write-ups by Chandrahari related to this field are given below -

1) http://groups. / group/ancient_ indian_astrology Chandra%

20Hari/Correlati on%20of%20Sun% 20and%20Breathin g.pdf

2) http://groups. / group/ancient_ indian_astrology Chandra%

20Hari/Pranah% 20prajanamudayat esha%20suryah. pdf

Any way, I appreciate you efforts to know more about the correlation between

astrology and biological clock and also for the correct understanding that it is

in this perspective that astrology becomes a science.

Love and regards,

Sreenadh

ancient_indian_ astrology, Hari Malla <harimalla@.. .>

wrote:

>

> Dear Sreenadhji,

> Very well said, very well quoted! ?You are now on the verge of scientific

astrology.

> If you believe in what you have quoted, we can surely discuss more.I have a

theory of Evolution of life based on the Bio-clock.IÂ like toÂ translate

'bioclock or biological rythm'Â as the 'Kala-chakra' , a word frequently used by

our ancestors.That surely is the basis of our vedic astrology too..Make no

mistake about it.From this angle astrology becomes a science.

> DoÂ I have your consent on the aboveÂ points?

> Regards,

> Sincerely yours,

> Hari Malla

July 13, 2009

parvasudhar2065 , " harimalla " <harimalla wrote:

Dear Seenadhji,

Shall we pursue the below subject once again.You had suggested some scientists

had already done a lot of research on the below subject.It is also my interest

to discuss on this science.so please give your opinion.

Regards,

Hari Malla

parvasudhar2065 , Hari Malla <harimalla@> wrote:

>

> Dear Sreenadhji,

> Very well said, very well quoted! ?You are now on the verge of scientific

astrology.

> If you believe in what you have quoted, we can surely discuss more.I have a

theory of Evolution of life based on the Bio-clock.IÂ like toÂ translate

'bioclock or biological rythm'Â as the 'Kala-chakra', a word frequently used by

our ancestors.That surely is the basis of our vedic astrology too.Make no

mistake about it.From this angle astrology becomes a science.

> DoÂ I have your consent on the aboveÂ points?

> Regards,

> Sincerely yours,

> Hari Malla

>

> ________________________________

> Sreenadh <sreesog@>

>

> Friday, May 15, 2009 5:52:52 PM

> The wonders of our Biological Rhythms

>

> The wonders of our Biological Rhythms

> (Source: http://www.cycleoft ime.com/articles _view.php? codArtigo= 87 )

> Originally published November 8 2007

>

> (NewsTarget) Although it may not be apparent to a layperson, the human body is

largely run by " biological rhythms. " All organs, systems and cells are

controlled by exact, cyclic patterns of rest and activity, which we can aptly

call the " universal laws of life. " The following are a few examples of the

biological rhythms that follow these laws:

>

> â€¢ Normal menstrual cycles repeat themselves every 27 Â½ days.

>

> â€¢ The stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol are naturally released into

the bloodstream during the early morning hours to promote physical activity.

>

> â€¢ Immunity and iron concentrations in the blood reach low levels in women

during menstruation and high levels during ovulation.

>

> â€¢ The liver is more active during the night than it is during the day.

>

> â€¢ Red bone marrow produces more blood cells during the night.

>

> â€¢ Most digestive enzymes are secreted during the day.

>

> â€¢ Bile secretions peak at midday.

>

> â€¢ The large bowel is most active and efficient during the early morning

hours.

>

> â€¢ Different types of cells have different life spans and are turned over at

specific intervals.

>

> â€¢ The happiness-producing brain hormone serotonin is produced in response to

natural daylight.

>

> â€¢ The sleep-inducing hormone melatonin is secreted in response to the

darkness of night.

>

> It is estimated that over 1,000 of these biological rhythms operate in and

control the human body.

>

> The Human Body Clock

>

> Each biological timer dictates a specific rhythm or cyclic behavior to a group

of cells, an organ or an endocrine gland. The various individual timers or body

clocks are intrinsically linked to a common master clock. The master clock

coordinates the individual clocks with one another and makes certain that every

activity in the body is carried out according to its master plan. This master

plan consists of nothing but the body's constant effort to maintain perfect

equilibrium or balance.

>

> The body's master clock is controlled by nature's most influential cycle,

known as the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm prompts us to become active

in the morning and to wind down in the evening. The sun is the main giver of

life on the planet. Both organic and inorganic life forms require sunlight or

sun energy for their existence, and so do all human beings. The movements of the

Earth on its axis and around the sun create the precise cycles of day and night,

as well as the seasonal changes. These rhythmic, repetitive patterns of the

forces in nature, in turn, program our DNA to conduct all physical activities

with perfect precision and ideal, accurate timing.

>

> All external events occurring in the natural world are linked with similar