So, what are the things that negatively affect the circadian rhythm?Having an irregular sleep schedule: The body likes consistency when it comes to sleep. If you go to bed and wake up at different times each day, your circadian rhythm and subsequently your energy levels will be negatively affected.Use of electronic devices late at night: The use of electronic devices and bright light, especially before sleep, suppresses melatonin and disrupts your circadian rhythm.Being stressed: Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), which causes the release of the stress hormone cortisol. High cortisol levels at bedtime can disrupt your body&#x27;s internal clock, causing you to stay awake.Presence of dysbiosis: Dysbiosis is the name given to the imbalance that develops in the ratio of beneficial and harmful bacteria in the intestines. This imbalance increases inflammation in the body and is the root cause of many diseases. In addition, it can significantly reduce sleep quality. Studies have shown that sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy are linked to certain imbalances in the microbiome.Lack of exercise: Sleep and exercise have a bidirectional relationship. Exercise improves sleep quality, while quality sleep improves physical performance. Conversely, however, lack of exercise can negatively affect sleep, and insufficient sleep can reduce physical performance. In order for you to sleep better at night, your body must be tired during the day and have lost a certain amount of energy. When you don&#x27;t have a regular exercise routine, you are likely to experience sleep problems.Eating large meals before bedtime: Eating larger meals earlier in the day and choosing smaller meals late at night are known to improve sleep quality. It is very important that the feeding ends 3-4 hours before going to sleep and that the body has now done the digestion work.

Circadian Rhythm and Factors Affecting Rhythm Negatively

The circadian rhythm is your internal clock that determines when you wake up, when you sleep, and how your energy fluctuates throughout the day. Just as there are things you can do to support your body&#x27;s internal clock, you may be doing or experiencing things that cause it to malfunction.

What are the Types of Dysbiosis? There are three types of dysbiosis. In most cases, you can have all three types. This is not a rare condition. The types of dysbiosis are as follows:<ul><li>Type 1. This type of dysbiosis occurs when the number of beneficial bacteria in your intestines decreases.</li><li>Type 2. It develops when there is too much growth of harmful bacteria in your stomach.</li><li>Type 3. It occurs when you lose your microbiome diversity. This means that you lose both good and bad bacteria in your stomach.</li></ul>Research shows that you may be more likely to have stomach problems when your gut microbiome is out of balance. At the same time, studies have also shown that dysbiosis is linked to IBD. For all these reasons, improving the gut should be at the top of the action plan in the treatment of both intestinal diseases and chronic diseases.

What is Gut Dysbiosis?

The intestines contain trillions of microorganisms that compose the gut microbiome. This intestinal flora consisting of bacteria, fungi and viruses directly affects our health. Bacteria in the gastrointestinal system; They are divided into two as beneficial bacteria and harmful bacteria. Beneficial bacteria help digest what we eat, produce vitamins, keep inflammation in balance, detoxify toxins, produce energy for intestinal cells, regulate cholesterol metabolism, maintain ideal PH balance, strengthen immune function and many more. Harmful bacteria, on the other hand, produce toxins and starch fermentation that cause bloating and gas formation. These bacteria tend to travel to different parts of the intestines and move to other places, such as the stomach and small intestine. When the number of harmful bacteria increases (when you use too many antibiotics, do not consume fibre-containing foods and consume too much sugar, which is one of the food sources of harmful bacteria), this balance is disturbed. This imbalance in the intestine is called &#x27;dysbiosis&#x27;. In the presence of dysbiosis, we become vulnerable to many diseases. When the intestinal microbiome loses bacterial diversity, the risk of developing a chronic disease increases. In addition, the decrease in intestinal bacteria with age can contribute to the development of dysbiosis. Dysbiosis interferes with healthy immune system activity in several different ways. Harmful bacteria produce many harmful toxins, including lipopolysaccharides (LPS toxins). Both the bad bacteria and these toxic by-products disrupt the structure of the protective lining inside the intestines. The job of the intestinal lining is to keep pathogens and toxins safely locked away in the gut while allowing nutrients to enter the bloodstream. But when bad bacteria, LPS toxins and other harmful compounds attack, the intestinal barrier is damaged and these compounds enter the bloodstream. From there they can reach any part of your body and pose a serious threat to your health. Your immune system recognises these threats and starts to mount a response. It uses inflammation as one of its main defence tools. If new threats are constantly leaking through the intestinal barrier, your immune system cannot stop its response. This leads to systemic and prolonged inflammation, which is the root cause of many autoimmune and chronic conditions.

Are You at Risk? There are a number of known risk factors for both pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. If you have one or more of the following risk factors, you should consult a specialist immediately:<ul><li>Being overweight or obese (BMI 25 or higher)</li><li>Sedentary lifestyle</li><li>Family history of diabetes (especially first-degree relatives)</li><li>Low HDL or good cholesterol (less than 35 mg/dl or 0.9 mmol/l) and high triglycerides (more than 250 mg/dl)</li><li>High blood pressure (sustained 140/90 mmHG or higher)</li><li>History of cardiovascular disease</li><li>History of gestational diabetes</li><li>Diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)</li><li>Giving birth to a baby weighing more than 4 kg</li><li>Previous haemoglobin A1c test result of 5.7 or higher </li></ul>What are the Precautions to be Taken?Changing nutrition and lifestyle habits is the most important step to be taken in the treatment of diabetes. With the changes being made, the development and progression of diabetes can be stopped or even reversed. Nutrition and lifestyle changes include:<ul><li>Personalised nutrition plan</li><li>Being active</li><li>Losing weight</li><li>Avoiding long periods of inactivity</li><li>Getting enough sleep</li><li>To apply stress management techniques</li></ul>

The Epidemic of Our Age: Type 2 Diabetes

Today, type 2 diabetes has become an epidemic. It is estimated that more than 500 million adults worldwide suffer from diabetes. And this number is increasing day by day. But pre-diabetes (hidden diabetes) is a much more common problem than full-blown diabetes. It occurs when blood sugar starts to rise and indicates that the amount of insulin produced cannot manage blood sugar levels. If no action is taken, this leads to type 2 diabetes. And unfortunately, many people do not even realise they have pre-diabetes. Timely diagnosis of pre-diabetes is important because organ damage occurs in approximately 20 percent of people diagnosed with diabetes. At the same time, various health problems such as visual impairment and risk of heart attack occur.The disease is no longer limited to middle-aged and older adults; children and young people are increasingly being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Their risk of developing many other chronic diseases during their lifetime also increases significantly. This is because diabetes is a metabolic disease and affects the whole body negatively. What are the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?It may include one or more of the following:<ul><li>Thirst, dry mouth and frequent urination</li><li>Tingling or burning sensation in the feet, legs, hands or other parts of the body</li><li>Weakness and fatigue</li><li>Blurred vision</li><li>Sudden feeling of hunger</li><li>Sudden attacks of anger and rage</li><li>Increase in body weight</li><li>Frequent or recurrent infections (urinary tract infections, fungal infections)</li><li>Slow healing of cuts and wounds</li></ul>What are the Possible Complications of Type 2 Diabetes?<ul><li>Cardiovascular diseases</li><li>Neuropathy (nerve damage)</li><li>Diabetic nephropathy (permanent kidney damage)</li><li>Retinopathy (eye damage)</li><li>Diabetic foot</li><li>Skin diseases</li><li>Hearing impairment</li><li>Alzheimer&#x27;s disease</li><li>Depression</li></ul>

20 - 21 April Holistic IV Therapy Training

The training is designed to extensively cover both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. Participants will gain insight into the administration of IV therapies, their effectiveness in various diseases, and situations where they should be preferred.

Features of the Training Balanced processing of theoretical and practical applications, Guidance by the experienced instructors of Marga Academy, Comprehensive information on the administration of IV therapies, diseases they are effective against, and situations in which they should be chosen. Participation in this special training is limited to 50 people. It's important to register early to secure your spot and enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of IV therapies. We would like to remind you that the correct and effective use of IV therapies can make a significant difference in your patients' treatment processes. Participation Details Date: April 20-21, 2024 Location: Ontur Hotel, Ismet Kaptan, Gazi Blvd. No: 130, Konak/Izmir Training Fee: 14,000 TL

Discover Yourself and Embark on a Holistic Health Journey with Marga Baku!

We invite you to our event on March 2nd at the Nineteen Event Hall, where we will dive into an in-depth exploration of holistic health. Under the guidance of Dr. Murat Balanlı, you will have the opportunity to gain insights that support the unity of your mind, body, and spirit through holistic medicine education.  At Marga Baku, our aim is to offer a holistic approach to your personal health.

During this event, you will explore the integration of modern medical knowledge with natural health practices, learning actionable strategies to enhance your quality of life.  We eagerly look forward to see you in this transformative experience and to turn a new page in your personal health journey.

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20 - 21 April Holistic IV Therapy Training

Discover Yourself and Embark on a Holistic Health Journey with Marga Baku!

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20 - 21 April Holistic IV Therapy Training

Discover Yourself and Embark on a Holistic Health Journey with Marga Baku!

Meeting Point of Health Professionals
with Holistic Approach