The clocks rolled back this weekend, signalling the end of daylight saving time and the start of long, dark winters. Of course, there is the short-term perk: the fact it allowed us an extra hour in bed — but experts warn that it’s not great news for your body, both in so far as it affects your internal clock and for the fact we have to adjust to those aforementioned pitch-black mornings.
Yes, it’s only 60 minutes, but as Maz Packham, nutritional therapist, explains: “The clocks changing can impact our circadian rhythm, the body’s natural internal clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.” Its function is far-reaching and it is linked to “key functions such as sleep, mood and metabolism,” she adds.
