{"id":11644,"date":"2025-11-07T12:43:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/?p=11644"},"modified":"2025-11-29T20:48:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T19:48:50","slug":"how-clocks-going-back-time-change-affects-body-nurture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/en\/how-clocks-going-back-time-change-affects-body-nurture\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Clocks Going Back Affects Our Body, and How to Nurture It"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a few long summer months filled with extended daylight and shorter nights, we\u2019ve now reached the point where the clocks have changed. With this shift, many of us experience changes both energetically and physically… writes <\/em>Naturopathic Nutritionist <\/strong><\/em>Erica<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Our internal rhythms must now adjust to darker evenings, slower days, and a new seasonal tempo. Understanding this transition can help us move through it more smoothly and support our overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n

The body\u2019s internal clock<\/h2>\n

The circadian rhythm is our 24-hour internal body clock that regulates sleep, hormone release, digestive juices release and immune function. This rhythm is influenced by our environment: light exposure, meal timings, movement, and sleep schedules.<\/p>\n

When these external factors shift, as they do when the clocks go back, our internal signals can become temporarily disrupted. This can affect energy levels, focus, hormones, mood, resilience, and digestion.<\/p>\n

You might notice yourself feeling less energised, craving comfort foods, finding it harder to wake up, or experiencing a dip in focus. These are all signs that your body is simply recalibrating to the change in light and rhythm.<\/p>\n

How to support your body through the shift<\/h2>\n

Aligning your body with the new seasonal rhythm allows you to live more harmoniously with the natural world. This is a time for finding balance, allowing rest, being gentle, and soaking up as much light as possible, all of which help support your sleep, digestion, and hormonal balance.<\/p>\n

Sleep is vital for overall health, but during the clock change, it becomes even more important to optimise your sleep routine. Quality rest helps balance hormones, support immunity, and stabilise energy levels.<\/p>\n

Tips to optimise your bedtime and morning routine<\/h2>\n