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Diurnal Rhythm Restoration

Meaning

Diurnal Rhythm Restoration is the clinical objective of re-establishing the natural 24-hour cyclical patterns of physiological functions, most critically the synchronized secretion of hormones like cortisol and melatonin. Disruption to this rhythm, often caused by shift work or environmental factors, directly impairs metabolic regulation and immune function. Achieving restoration means aligning endogenous biological clocks with external light/dark cycles to optimize neuroendocrine signaling. This process is fundamental to achieving robust endocrine homeostasis.