The human body is a wonderful living machine with a series
of cycles or rhythms as evidenced by the functions of the
heart, lungs, and so forth. From the tiniest of cells to the
major organs, there are functions that take place in regular
patterns.
Among the natural patterns of the body are three different
types of physiological changes that affect our behavior.
These built-in patterns are known as biorhythms; and the
three individual cycles are identified as the physical
cycle, the emotional cycle, and the intellectual cycle.
Biorhythms have a strong influence on the rise and fall of
our energy levels, as well as fluctuations in our interests,
moods, abilities, susceptibility to accidents, and our sense
of well-being. Biorhythms are based on our date of birth and
are set into motion the moment we are born.
Biorhythms don't predict any specific events, but they do
provide a type of forecast letting us know when we are most
likely to be at our best. Biorhythms help us by letting us
know when we should use our full potential to take advantage
of our favorable days, and when it might be best to limit
certain activities and use more caution.
It is best to look at a biorhythm chart as you read this
article. So, print the article and then do a search using
the search terms "biorhythms" or "biorhythm chart." There
are several good sites on the Internet where you can find
free charts. Just enter your date of birth and the site
will display your biorhythm chart.
The physical cycle lasts for 23 days, the emotional cycle
lasts for 28 days, and the intellectual cycle lasts for 33
days. Each cycle has two phases; one positive, one negative,
with each phase lasting half as long as the complete cycle.
In general, the positive phase is when we have more energy
and are more likely to be at our best at activities related
to that particular cycle. During the negative phase our
energy is usually a little lower and it can take more effort
to do things as well as we do them on our favorable days.
The 23-day physical cycle influences physical strength,
stamina, speed, coordination, bodily functions, resistance
to disease, and a sense of physical well-being.
The 28-day emotional cycle affects our moods, mental health,
sensitivity, creative insights, how we react to others, and
our perceptions of the world and ourselves.
The 33-day intellectual cycle has an impact on alertness,
memory, the logical and analytical functions of the mind,
how quickly we learn new things, and how well we remember
what we have already learned.
There is usually influence from more than one biorhythm
cycle. For example, a recreational activity can involve the
physical and the emotional cycles. Important decisions
often involver both the intellectual and the emotional
cycles.
Most things can be done at any time, but we can usually do
it better and get more out of it when the cycles related to
an activity are in the positive phase.
There could be times when the transition from one phase to
the next may be rather subtle. In fact, unless you know the
position of your cycles by looking at your chart, you may
not be aware of the changes. However, do not underestimate
the importance of biorhythms and the impact they can have
on your life.
Whenever a cycle crosses the baseline, changing from one
phase to the next, it is known as a critical day. This is
the time when we are most vulnerable and therefore, the
time to be most cautious.
When an accident does happen, it happens on a critical day
more often than any other time. You can reduce errors and
accidents by just being aware of your critical days and
using extra caution.
A critical day in the physical cycle is when we are more
likely to catch a cold, have some sort of mishap, or suffer
some type of bodily harm.
A critical day in the emotional cycle may bring on arguments
or quarrels, frustration, or feelings of sadness/depression.
A critical day in the intellectual cycle could result in
poor decisions, poor judgment, difficulty in expressing
yourself, or a decreased ability to learn or remember.
Okay, now that the basics of biorhythms have been covered,
let's look at the best time to lose weight or quit smoking.
Your ability to lose weight is better when you start your
diet during a positive phase of the physical cycle, with no
critical days in any cycle for at least the next 8 days.
Also, try to find a period of time when there are several
weeks when the critical days of the different cycles are
not grouped close together.
Whether you count calories, use diet pills, or use hypnosis,
your diet can be more successful when you start it at the
right time. We are more likely to "pig out" and fill up on
junk food or eat too many sweets on a critical day in the
physical cycle. A few sweets or a little junk food now and
then is okay for most of us, but we tend to let it get out
of hand at times.
Awareness of our biorhythms is important to having a good
diet and eating healthy.
The best time to quit smoking is 2 days after the emotional
cycle goes into a positive phase. You have almost two weeks
before the cycle hits another critical day, when you are
most vulnerable and unstable, which means your ability to
avoid temptation is lower. However, by that time, you have
been a non-smoker for almost two weeks and you have gotten
through the worst of it. It also helps if the intellectual
and physical cycles are in a positive phase, at least for
the first few days after you quit smoking.
Whether you quit smoking by using a patch, gum, or hypnosis,
you have a better chance of success by doing it when your
biorhythms are more favorable.
It takes willpower and determination to lose weight or to
quit smoking. Give yourself an extra advantage by doing
things at the right time, when things are more favorable.
Biorhythms helped me quit smoking, which is something that I
thought I would never be able to do.
Use biorhythms to find the best time to do certain things;
the results may surprise you!
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