Using routine as a therapeutic strategy

Having minimal routine and “going with the flow,” seems to have a certain popular cache nowadays. But creating structure in day-to-day life helps make the circadian rhythm more robust. As more individuals struggle with proper rest and energy, integrative practitioners can use routines to improve sleep quality in our patients. In the human body, the primary time cue, which synchronizes the body clock, is the first light a person is exposed to in the morning. However, there are other cues,…