A Look at Seasonal Therapeutics™

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

by Erin Stokes, ND, Medical Director at FoodState®

Imagine life in the past, say about 500 years ago, and you will see a time when people naturally lived in accordance with daily and seasonal patterns. Even 100 years ago, people were much more in tune with the rhythms of day and night and the changing of the seasons. Today, we tend to look back and romanticize this way of living in harmony with nature. However, it was a practical adaptation to light and temperature fluctuations, as well as food availability. This was a lifestyle that was based out of necessity and creating advantages for survival. Life was not, and could not, be climate controlled.

Today, we are still governed by internal biological rhythms, despite all of the modern technological advancements. Rhythms of the day and seasons hold great physiological significance. For example, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the hypothalamus is involved with the regulation of circadian rhythms. The SCN controls many cyclic biological events of importance such as the release of melatonin and cortisol. When we study this intricate interplay between daily patterns, the seasons and our biology, we can learn how to alter seasonal therapeutic protocols in order to optimize health promotion. As Dr. Tieraona Low Dog says, “Understanding the rhythm of hormones, neurotransmitters and bodily functions allows us to tailor our therapies to maximize benefit while reducing the risk of adverse effects.”

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A Look at Seasonal Therapeutics™

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