Effects of light, electromagnetic fields and water on biological rhythms
Abstract
Overview
The circadian rhythm controls a wide range of functions in the human body and is required for optimal health. Disruption of the circadian rhythm can produce inflammation and initiate or aggravate chronic diseases.
Modern lifestyles involve long indoor hours under artificial lighting, as well as eating, working, and sleeping at irregular times. These factors can disrupt the circadian rhythm and lead to poor health outcomes.
Influences on Biological Rhythms
- Seasonal solar variations
- The sunspot cycle
- Anthropogenic (man-made) electromagnetic fields
All of these factors can influence biological rhythms and potentially lead to health issues.
Mechanisms Discussed
- Resonance effects
- Radical-pair formation in retina cryptochromes
- Ion cyclotron resonance
- Interference leading to variations in melatonin and cortisol
Intracellular water, an ordered and coherent phase sensitive to infrared light and electromagnetic fields, may respond to both solar variations and man-made electromagnetic fields.
Findings
The study describes various factors and underlying mechanisms that affect the regulation of biological rhythms, highlighting the role of electromagnetic fields in disrupting these rhythms and increasing health risks.
Conclusion
Practical measures to improve human health are suggested, with a focus on understanding and mitigating the impacts of light, electromagnetic fields, and water on circadian and biological rhythms.