The Circadian Code by Satchin Panda Summary
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Discover how your body's internal clock controls everything from weight to longevity. Nobel Laureate Michael Rosbash calls "The Circadian Code" essential "circadian hygiene" while tech executive Linda Stone praises its solutions for maintaining vitality in our always-on digital world. Ready to hack your biological rhythms?
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When Your Body Knows Better Than Your Calendar
A night owl scrolls through social media at midnight, convinced they're simply wired differently. A shift nurse struggles with mysterious weight gain despite careful dieting. An entrepreneur pushes through afternoon brain fog with another espresso shot. What if I told you these aren't personality quirks or willpower failures, but symptoms of a biological system crying out for synchronization? Deep within every cell in your body ticks a molecular clock-an ancient timekeeping mechanism that evolved over millions of years to anticipate sunrise, optimize digestion, and coordinate thousands of cellular processes. When these clocks fall out of sync with modern life, the consequences ripple through every aspect of health. This isn't about productivity hacks or trendy wellness fads. It's about rediscovering a fundamental biological truth that could transform how you sleep, eat, think, and age.
The Symphony Playing Inside You
The Three Rhythms That Rule Your Health
Eating by the Clock, Not the Calorie
Your Brain on Circadian Time
Moving in Rhythm
Reclaiming Your Rhythm in a 24/7 World
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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