Life is all about balance!
Our personal BioRhythm chart helps us understand where we are at any given time.
In the nineteenth century, studies first began on certain life rhythms or cycles that were later termed "biorhythms". The word biorhythm is a compound of two Greek words, bios and rhythmos, which mean life and a constant or periodic beat. The theory of biorhythms defines and measures three basic and important life cycles in man: the physical, emotional, and intellectual.
Wilhelm Fliess, a highly respected and prominent doctor in Berlin, did pioneer work on biorhythms in the 1890s. Fliess, who had observed 23- and 28-day rhythms in many of his patients, began to collect statistics on the periodic occurrence of fevers, childhood disease, and the susceptibility to disease and death. With these statistics in hand, Fliess believed he had detected rhythms which were fundamental to man's life.
Dr. Fliess later developed two major biorhythm theories: first, that Nature bestows on man "master internal clocks" which begin counting time at birth and continue throughout life; and second, that one of these clocks regulates a 9-3-day cycle influencing man's physical condition and another regulates a 28-day cycle influencing emotions or degree of sensitivity.
A widely read man, Fliess speculated on why these two rhythms should prevail. He believed, much as we do today, that man is essentially bisexual in nature, composed of both male and female elements. Fliess called the 23-day physical cycle the male cycle, since it influenced strength, endurance, and vitality. He considered the 28-day cycle to be representative of the female element in all human beings; it governed sensitivity, intuition, love, and creativity-the entire emotional spectrum.
Subsequent research has reinforced the idea of the 23-day physical and 28-day emotional cycles. Of course, today few would agree with the premise that all physical components are male and all emotional matters female. Instead, both are now considered to be essential characteristics of each sex.
Wilhelm Fliess wrote extensively about the biorhythm theory, but the mathematics and statistics he used to support it were so massive and confusing that few people bothered to closely examine or to understand them. Still, the basic premise of the theory caught on. The idea of periodic rhythms in man created a considerable controversy among his colleagues, one which still exists today. Scientists have now accepted the fact that man's physical and emotional states are in constant flux, and that these changes are influenced by regular biological cycles that start at birth.
One of Fliess' contemporaries who kept an open mind to his ideas was Sigmund Freud, a man with extremely revolutionary ideas of his own at the time. Early in his career, Freud showed extreme interest in and admiration for Fliess' theories, and they soon became very close friends. One hundred and eighty-four letters from Freud to Fliess have been published; unfortunately, the replies from Fliess have been lost.
Important ideas tend to spread rapidly in the scientific community. Dr. Hermann Swoboda, Professor of psychology at the University of Vienna, read Fliess' work while still a young man, and by the turn of the century was himself researching, lecturing, and writing on biorhythms. Swoboda, who detected a periodicity in the occurrence of dreams and thinking processes, and in fevers, asthma, heart attacks, and the outbreak of illness, believed his own investigations confirmed Fliess' observations on the 23-day and 28-day cycles. Swoboda contributed to the theory the notion of the "critical" day, when the cycle shifts from high to low or low to high; a day of instability and usually of some stress for most people.
When we seem to have more energy, vitality, and emotional control. There are days when these same feelings are at low ebb. And there are also those days when we react to situations in a totally unexpected way.
Bertram Brown, Director of the National
Institute of Mental Health, has said, "These biorhythms have a lot of validity. They help explain in part everything from having a bad week to exciting scientific things like the varied effects medications have when administered at different times."
Douglas Kelley, a statistician with the National Safety Council, is quoted as saying: "When chemistry was at the state where biorhythm is today, it was called alchemy. But alchemy became chemistry, and within fifty years research may do the same for biorhythm."
Wilhelm Fliess, a highly respected and prominent doctor in Berlin, did pioneer work on biorhythms in the 1890s. Fliess, who had observed 23- and 28-day rhythms in many of his patients, began to collect statistics on the periodic occurrence of fevers, childhood disease, and the susceptibility to disease and death. With these statistics in hand, Fliess believed he had detected rhythms which were fundamental to man's life.
Dr. Fliess later developed two major biorhythm theories: first, that Nature bestows on man "master internal clocks" which begin counting time at birth and continue throughout life; and second, that one of these clocks regulates a 9-3-day cycle influencing man's physical condition and another regulates a 28-day cycle influencing emotions or degree of sensitivity.
A widely read man, Fliess speculated on why these two rhythms should prevail. He believed, much as we do today, that man is essentially bisexual in nature, composed of both male and female elements. Fliess called the 23-day physical cycle the male cycle, since it influenced strength, endurance, and vitality. He considered the 28-day cycle to be representative of the female element in all human beings; it governed sensitivity, intuition, love, and creativity-the entire emotional spectrum.
Subsequent research has reinforced the idea of the 23-day physical and 28-day emotional cycles. Of course, today few would agree with the premise that all physical components are male and all emotional matters female. Instead, both are now considered to be essential characteristics of each sex.
Wilhelm Fliess wrote extensively about the biorhythm theory, but the mathematics and statistics he used to support it were so massive and confusing that few people bothered to closely examine or to understand them. Still, the basic premise of the theory caught on. The idea of periodic rhythms in man created a considerable controversy among his colleagues, one which still exists today. Scientists have now accepted the fact that man's physical and emotional states are in constant flux, and that these changes are influenced by regular biological cycles that start at birth.
One of Fliess' contemporaries who kept an open mind to his ideas was Sigmund Freud, a man with extremely revolutionary ideas of his own at the time. Early in his career, Freud showed extreme interest in and admiration for Fliess' theories, and they soon became very close friends. One hundred and eighty-four letters from Freud to Fliess have been published; unfortunately, the replies from Fliess have been lost.
Important ideas tend to spread rapidly in the scientific community. Dr. Hermann Swoboda, Professor of psychology at the University of Vienna, read Fliess' work while still a young man, and by the turn of the century was himself researching, lecturing, and writing on biorhythms. Swoboda, who detected a periodicity in the occurrence of dreams and thinking processes, and in fevers, asthma, heart attacks, and the outbreak of illness, believed his own investigations confirmed Fliess' observations on the 23-day and 28-day cycles. Swoboda contributed to the theory the notion of the "critical" day, when the cycle shifts from high to low or low to high; a day of instability and usually of some stress for most people.
When we seem to have more energy, vitality, and emotional control. There are days when these same feelings are at low ebb. And there are also those days when we react to situations in a totally unexpected way.
Bertram Brown, Director of the National
Institute of Mental Health, has said, "These biorhythms have a lot of validity. They help explain in part everything from having a bad week to exciting scientific things like the varied effects medications have when administered at different times."
Douglas Kelley, a statistician with the National Safety Council, is quoted as saying: "When chemistry was at the state where biorhythm is today, it was called alchemy. But alchemy became chemistry, and within fifty years research may do the same for biorhythm."
Calculate your BioRhythms and know where you are in life!
In fact where you are right NOW!
To calculate you own personal BioRhythms I suggest the following website be added to your favorites. It is also of benefit to do your partners or families chart at the same time so you know how you all 'fit' or 'don't fit' together on any given day! I do my chart weekly along with my close family to understand what is a 'good time' and what may be a 'bad time' to do or discuss certain things. Try it and you'll soon understand what is meant by 'the right timing' in a situation or of course 'the wrong timing'!
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Overview of what your Physical, Emotional and Intellectual BioRythms mean. Understanding your natural highs and lows helps you know YOU!
Physical High
Your energy, vitality, and strength are at full tide. Your
physical system is able to withstand shock, injury, or stress at this time.
Sexual drives are above normal. At the same time, physical forces may be overly
strong with a danger of overexertion or susceptibility to reckless, aggressive
activities.
Physical Critical
In general, you can tire more easily, quickly. There may be some
impairment of your physical control or strength with a potential for accidents
or mishaps in the home, office, or car. A lessening of the body's protective
senses increases the dangers of exertion, exhaustion, and possible injury.
Relax, get added rest. Give extra attention to physical comforts and aids, such
as proper lighting, frequent relaxation periods, that will make your day easier.
Avoid activities where large amounts of energy are required-for most people, not
a good day to start spring cleaning, mowing the lawn, or playing a strenuous
game of tennis.
During health crises, a physical critical can signal a recurrence
of problems-a possible heart attack, stroke, etc. lf you have a particular
health problem, it is a good time to curtail physical activities that require a
large expenditure of energy.
In extreme cases, sensory deprivation may occur, with a
consequent neglect for personal safety as exhibited in acts of either extreme
bravery or foolhardiness. For those who participate in sports frequently or for
the professional' athlete, performance hangs in the balance-it can be your best
or worst day. Try to be extremely aware of your physical potential during this
unstable time; intensify mental concentration to control and extend your
physical capabilities for maximum performance and possible outstanding
achievement.
Physical Low
Your physical forces are at low tide with vitality and energy
resources possibly drained. Fatigue is common. Rest, recuperation are important
at this time. Your interest in or inclinations to physical, sexual activities
are on the wane. In athletic activities, endurance is usually lessened. There is
a lack of zest or spirit and a feeling of near exhaustion may follow
performance. You may have "worn out" feelings in general during this time.
Depressive tendencies may be present and must be resisted. There is a danger of
overexertion if highs in the other cycles tend to override your feelings of
physical low energy. Watch eating, drinking, as any overindulgence at this time
is potentially dangerous.
Emotional High
Your emotions are keyed to their highest levels. This is the time
when you will feel most outwardly directed to others, able to enjoy their
company, as well as to give them support, encouragement, and understanding if
needed. It is the optimum time for strengthening your relationships with your
lover or friends. Your high emotions can also push you to great performances,
especially in creative endeavors. On the other hand, depending upon
circumstances and your personality, be aware of possible runaways, emotional
outbursts or over-doing. Your high emotions could also lead you to impulsive,
rash behavior.
Emotional Critical
Either emotional exhaustion or euphoria is possible-from "the
skids" (depression) to great heights (elation, outbursts). You may have a
"let-down" or tired feeling, since exhaustion is often based on an imbalanced
emotional state. You may also experience emotional "flair-ups" or extreme
Agitation, anxiety, or frustration. In extreme cases, suicides or attempted
suicides have occurred on or very close to emotional critical days.
Overexertion and exhaustion due to emotional stress are also
potential dangers to health and can trigger a physical crisis such as a heart
attack or a stroke. Be particularly alert to health side effects in the day's
activities. Give extra care and attention to situations where emotions play a
key role: driving your automobile in heavy traffic; stress situations at work;
dealing with family problems; disciplining and working with young children. In
general, forced calmness and mental concentration on control of emotions is
advised. Keep in mind the unique opportunity of an emotional critical day-by
harnessing your emotional energies at this time you could develop and
strengthen a model of emotional self-control and expression which is so
important to overall happiness and well-being. This day could give you the
opportunity to reach important breakthroughs in your emotional life, as well as
present possible new avenues of creativity.
Emotional Low
Your emotional state is relaxed or below normal. In situations
where extreme calm or lack of emotions is required, this may be helpful. In
other circumstances, your feelings, sensitivities, and awareness of your
environment may be low. lt is a time when you may feel more inwardly directed,
less able to extend yourself to others. You may even experience feelings of
Depression or loneliness. In general, it is a time of passivity rather than
engagement.
Intellectual High
Analytical, logistical, and concentrating abilities are at upper
levels. This is a prime time for creative thinking, composing, writing,
decision-making. This is a good time for abstract reasoning, verbal fluency,
understanding new concepts, number ability, memory manipulation, and for facing
new challenges, taking on new work assignments. This is also a time of possible
frustrations if opportunities for intellectual expansion are limited or
missing.
Intellectual Critical
On the critical day in the intellectual cycle, there is a
tendency to avoid making necessary decisions and to hastily improvise
acceptable answers to situations. Mental carelessness can often cause a
disregard for personal safety and survival. Mental Depression and a lower
threshold to health hazards are also potential dangers.
Verbal fluency-an Attribute of intelligence-may be decreased or
restricted. The faculties of abstract reasoning, number ability, and memory
appear to be lessened. Misplacement of valuables and forgetfulness are common.
Often, there is a disregard for consequences: thus, the man who can't swim goes
boating; the homemaker with a sore back decides to move the piano to another
location. lf it is possible to "think before leaping," this is the time to do
it. Despite these more frequent negative factors, either success or failure in
academic or intellectual pursuits is possible on this day, since one's
intellectual acuity is alterable in either direction by the imbalanced state.
Mental control through awareness and alertness is important at these times. The
opportunity to reach new heights, to have a day of intellectual, creative
brilliance-to have that one stroke of genius that could change your life, are
all entirely possible.
Intellectual Low
Your ability to move into new intellectual fields is lessened at
this time. Decision-making, judgments, and concentration on tasks may all be
frustrating or difficult during this period. Impulsive, spur-of-the-moment
actions with regrettable consequences are possible. Loss or relinquishment of
cautions or protective inclinations may occur. Depressed or exhausted mental
states are also possible.
The above information was taken from the following website:
http://www.perbang.dk/orcapia.cms?aid=29
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