From the Diagnosis Dictionary

Insomnia

Circadian Rhythm
Body Clock, Sleep Cycle, Jet Lag

Often referred to as the body clock, circadian rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that rules all of us. This internal body clock is affected by outside sources such as sun rise and time zones. And when one's circadian rhythm is disrupted, say by jet lag, sleeping and eating patterns can run amok.

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