“Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” ThisEnglish proverb might sound too obsolete to most of you. Going to bed at 9pm and rising at 4 am?Come on, this is ridiculous, you may say. What am I going to do so early?For those of you who can’t trust the Vedic scriptural statements supportingthis lifestyle, here is some *research information from the scientificworld: *According to the natural biological cycle,9:00 pm–11:00 pm: Your body eliminates toxic chemicals from the immunesystem. It is best to be sound asleep by 9 pm for your body to properlyexecute this important function.11:00 pm–1:00 am: Your liver eliminates poisons and rejuvenates itself.12:00 midnight–4:00 am: Your bone marrow produces blood.1:00 am–3:00 am: Your gall bladder eliminates toxins and rejuvenates itself.3:00 am–5:00 am: Your lungs eliminate toxins and rejuvenate themselves.5:00 am–7:00 am: Your colon eliminates poisons and rejuvenates itself. Thisis the proper time to empty your bowel.7:00 am–9:00 am: Vitamins, minerals, proteins and nutrients get absorbed inyour small intestines. You should definitely eat breakfast in this period.Nature acts and moves according to precise rhythm cycles influenced by therotation of the earth, sun and moon. The function of sleeping andwakefulness is part of this natural rhythm. If we act foolishly and goagainst the natural order and design of our body, we will pay the price bygetting various diseases and problems. For example, if your body isovertaxed digesting a heavy late meal or you are up late (after 10 pm)working, playing, watching TV or computer, your vital body energy is focusedthere and not available for rest and rejuvenation.
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