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The Dr. Josh Axe Show

FIX Your Circadian Rhythm for Better Sleep, Balanced Hormones & Weight Loss

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

4.91.4K Ratings

🗓️ 10 February 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Did you know your body has a built-in clock that affects everything from sleep and mood to metabolism and hormone balance? In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down how to align your life with your body’s circadian rhythm to boost energy, improve focus, and live longer. Discover the secrets from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Christian principles, and Western science for resetting your internal clock and reclaiming vibrant health. You’ll Learn: What the circadian rhythm is and why it’s critical for your health and longevity How light exposure impacts your sleep-wake cycle and how to use it to your advantage Key hormones like cortisol, melatonin, and serotonin that regulate your energy and sleep Traditional Chinese Medicine’s organ clock and how it can guide your daily habits How a disrupted circadian rhythm can lead to weight gain, hormonal imbalances, and disease Simple, actionable strategies for optimizing your daily routine for better sleep and productivity The Christian perspective on God’s design for work, rest, and renewal If you’re feeling tired, out of sync, or struggling to focus, understanding your circadian rhythm could be the key to getting your life back on track. Dr. Axe shares practical steps to help you regulate your body’s natural rhythms, balance your hormones, and experience true vitality. Don’t miss this episode—your energy, sleep, and long-term health depend on it! #sleep #circadianrhythms #draxe Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get:  Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Sign up here → https://forms.thehealthinstitute.com/l-77  Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  We’ve created a full blog post that walks through the main points and insights from this episode. If you'd like to dive deeper or revisit the information later, this is a helpful resource to keep on hand. Read it here → https://thehealthinstitute.com/2025/02/10/circadian-rhythm-the-key-to-better-sleep-energy-and-health/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30137792/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35033557/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20937863/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8832572/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25302769/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31180469/ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/light-and-sleep https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13591053241262643 https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2023/08/17/more-sunlight-exposure-may-improve-sleep/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36058557/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10394000/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666337622000713 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8905332/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7065627/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212958824000879 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6491889/ ------  Ads:  Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. Visit https://www.soltechealth.com to learn more and save $100 off your purchase using the code AXE. Experience the difference for yourself with a 60-day risk free trial. Soltec Health—Rest, Recover, Rejuvenate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

If you've been doing everything right, eating clean, exercising, but somehow you're still not feeling your best, your energy is dragging, your memory is slipping and it's frustrating because you know there's more to your potential.

0:13.6

Well, what if the issue isn't just in your routine, but it's deep down inside yourselves?

0:19.5

You know, you're investing in the best supplements, working out regularly and sticking to a clean diet.

0:25.3

But if your cells are stuck in what's called cell danger response, all the hard work might not be paying off as it should.

0:34.0

Think of your cells like a house under renovation.

0:36.9

You can bring in the highest quality

0:38.7

materials like the best supplements in clean foods, but if the workers inside the house or are on

0:44.8

lockdown because of a storm, nothing gets done. The materials just pile up unused. That's what

0:51.9

happens when your cells are in CDR. They can't fully use the good stuff

0:56.7

you're giving them. Getting out of CDR, the cell danger response, is the key to unlocking

1:03.4

your body's full potential. When your cells are no longer in protective mode, they can finally

1:09.2

use the nutrients, hormones, and energy you're working

1:12.6

so hard to provide.

1:14.3

That's when everything starts to click.

1:16.9

Your energy improves.

1:18.3

Your workouts become more efficient and you start to feel like yourself again.

1:23.2

Go to beyondbloodwork.com to learn how to break free from cell danger response and make the effort

1:30.3

pay off.

1:34.2

Welcome to Dr. Josh Axe show.

1:36.2

We're each and every week we dive deep into the science and principles behind how to grow in

1:40.4

body mind spirit and take your health in your life to the next level.

1:44.4

Did you know that your body has a built-in clock that holds the secret to better sleep,

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