Five strategies to strengthen patient circadian rhythms

Several years ago, during the winter holiday break, I had the unique opportunity to stay in a rustic log cabin from the 1880s, nestled in an evergreen forest in the Pacific Northwest. The cabin was heated with an antique wood stove, which was also the primary means of cooking as there was no electricity, and lighting was by candlelight. This was a highly instructive experience.   During that week, it was dark outside by 5 p.m., and, although we had plenty of candles, by 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., I…