We’re Beeswax Stans
Rest doesn’t begin when you close your eyes—it’s woven into the cycles of light, food, and activity that shape each day. Our circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, is influenced by everything from the sun overhead to the light of a beeswax candle at night. By paying closer attention to these natural cues, especially in the transition to fall, we can give the body what it needs to restore, repair, and recharge.
Light & the Pineal Gland
The pineal gland is the body’s natural center for melatonin production, the hormone that signals it’s time to sleep. Light has a direct impact on this process: bright screens after sunset can delay melatonin release, while softer, warmer light prepares the body for rest. Even beeswax candles, which emit a color spectrum closer to natural firelight, support this rhythm. When the light around you shifts with the day, the pineal gland responds, making it easier to fall (and stay!) asleep.
Beeswax Nerd-out
Why beeswax, specifically? Beyond its golden hue, beeswax light burns at a spectrum that doesn’t confuse the nervous system, unlike synthetic bulbs that lean blue or white. The flame itself flickers like fire, giving the body a visual cue it instinctively recognizes as “night.” And unlike paraffin, which can release petrochemical byproducts, beeswax is naturally clean-burning—emitting negative ions that may help clear indoor air. Even the faint scent of honey lingers as it burns, a subtle reminder that this light is alive, rooted in the work of bees. It’s the kind of light that feels grounding, not stimulating, and it’s why beeswax has long been cherished as more than just a candle, but a form of care.
Circadian Bonus Material
Just as light cues the pineal gland, our internal clocks sync to more than what we see—they respond to how and when we move, eat, and recharge. The same rhythms that guide sleep also shape digestion, energy, and focus throughout the day.
Digestion, too, runs on a rhythm. Eating during daylight hours aligns with the body’s natural cycle, while late-night meals can disrupt rest and recovery. Think of food as daytime fuel, not something to carry into the night. The same principle applies to energy peaks: cortisol, a hormone that helps regulate alertness, naturally rises and reaches its highest point around noon. That’s an ideal time to step outside, get sunlight, and recharge—tapping into the body’s built-in surge of focus and vitality. Honoring these patterns strengthens the cycle of activity and rest, helping you feel more balanced across the day.
Jelena’s Tools
Jelena is serious about her sleep hygiene, here she shares her top (non-Boketto) tools for honoring her circadian rhythm.
Circadian Light Bulbs
My Circadian App
Iris Tech Software
Ares Em-Tek Eyewear