The effects of the moon on us:

Our rhythm of life has always been determined by the tides. But beyond that also by the cycles of the moon and the sun.

For example, some of us experience insomnia or irritability during the full moon. Others, however, sleep especially well then. Consequently, the body feels heavy, which is why the earth's gravitational pull can be felt physically, so to speak.

Nevertheless, many people complain of sleep disturbances during the full moon. However, there are various studies that contradict each other. On the one hand, it was found that during the full moon, the time to fall asleep is five minutes longer. On the other hand, sleep is about 20 minutes shorter overall. On the other hand, deep sleep phases were shorter and melatonin levels were lower.

In contrast, there is a study by the Max Planck Institute. However, no significant effects of full moon on sleep were found. However, it should be mentioned that the study was not conducted under laboratory conditions.

While the general assumption is that more children are born, this has not been proven. Thus, it is considered a subjective perception. In addition. also demonstrably the cycle stands in no connection with the moon phases. Finally it is proven that every 29.5 days full moon is. Most women, however, not always to the day every 29-30 days have gone through your cycle.

Finally, one more observation, which has not yet been proven in clinical studies. It was found in Lugano in 1995 that on full moon and new moon nights an above average number of heart attacks were observed.