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What is Chronotherapy?
Chronotherapy is the optimization or improvement of circadian rhythms to combat or prevent disease. Traditional approaches involve sleep scheduling, wake therapy, light therapy and other related techniques. Owaves is the first software platform focused on bringing chronotherapy to the everyday person. Because of our 24/7, technology-inundated and technology-addicted societies, over-exposure to artificial light and general disregard for sunrise and sunset in our …
What is Behavioral Activation Therapy (BAT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Behavioral activation therapy (BAT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a proven method of treating mental health issues either with or without medication. BAT is a specific method of CBT where the emphasis is on scheduling healthy lifestyle activities into a patient’s or client’s day (or calendar). BAT therapists work with their patients or clients to develop healthy …
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle medicine is a category of healthcare that acknowledges over 80% of chronic disease is preventable and treatable by lifestyle, namely: Exercise Nutrition Sleep Relaxation Love and Social In fact, lifestyle medicine is the best mode of prevention and first line of treatment for many specific conditions. Even those traditionally thought to be genetically-driven — such as major types of prostate, breast, …
How do I discover my Chronotype?
Use Owaves to experiment with different patterns until you find the right one(s). Some of us are naturally morning larks, some of us are naturally night owls. Most of us are somewhere in between… With our modern, 24/7 lifestyles and constant artificial light exposure, it’s harder than ever to know our “true” rhythm. By tracking your rhythms and seeing what works best, …
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the art and skill of paying special attention to the present moment. Modern-day pioneer of mindfulness and founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Jon Kabat-Zinn, defines mindfulness as: “Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. It’s about knowing what is on your mind.” While included practices of meditation, yoga and other deep-breathing …
What is a Circadian Rhythm?
Circadian rhythms are daily, twenty-four hour patterns that are fundamental to our physiology. We evolved with the rise and fall of the sun, so even single-celled organisms have them! When we eat, when we sleep, and when we exercise is all informed by our circadian biology. Owaves helps you synchronize your daily rhythms with the rise and fall of the sun, so …