Internal Clock

Our Carcadian Rhythm changes over a person's lifetime due to hormones, stress, aging process, ect.  It is very important to a Sleep Apnea sufferer to work at keeping the "internal clock" ticking away and sleeping well while we have our designated sleep hours.
Things that help us to keep our internal clocks set:

• Light - the rising and setting of the sun and the affect the light we see helps to trigger proper hormones needed to combat stress and metabolize carbohydrates
• Time Cues- looking at the clock we note the passage of time and eat and sleep according to that clock
• Melatonin - this hormone is released in the evening after the sun goes down to induce drowsiness that triggers a whole cascade of hormone pathways that affect stress management and carbohydrate metabolism

Keep consistent evening routines and be aware of how much sleep your body needs in the summer vs the winter.  This efforts will help your Carcadian Rhythm and be a benefit to those suffering from Sleep Apnea.