Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael Young were awarded for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the biological clock. They “were able to peek inside our biological clock and elucidate its inner workings” the Nobel citation said. The winners have raised “awareness of the importance of a proper sleep hygiene” the Nobel academy said.
“The paradigm-shifting discoveries by the laureates established key mechanisms for the biological clock” the Nobel Assembly said in its prize statement.
“Our wellbeing is affected when there is a temporary mismatch between our external environment and this internal biological clock, for example when we travel across several time zones and experience ‘jet lag’ the statement said.
“There are also indications that chronic misalignment between our lifestyle and the rhythm dictated by our inner time keeper is associated with increased risk for various diseases”
Ayurveda describes daily routine as Dinacharya. Recent Nobel prize for medicine on circadian clock mechanism has brought Dinacharya the ancient aspect of Swasthya or wellness into mainstream scientific research.
While addressing lifestyle, importance of an integrative approach based on the sound principles of Ayurveda is now more than clear. Basing lifestyle modification on the tridosha aspect of daily routine and making small changes in the daily routine promise dramatic results.
The Art of Living’s Wellness Program is a unique blend of Ayurveda, yoga & education to bring out the best of applied Ayurveda with the current understanding of human physiology.
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