CHRONOBIOLOGY Chronobiology is the study of biological rhythms which encompasses circadian rhythms monthly,seasonal,annual rhythms ex-menstrual cycle ,light

dependent melatonin secretion,and physiological changes due to lunar cycle. Diseases like acne, psychosis ,schizophrenia ,hypertension ,epilepsy show noticeable variation with time and thus forms major area of advanced research in chronotherapeutics .New methods of treatment for mental illness directs towards use of electrical stimulation and advanced magnetic devices by reversing or correcting the disturbances produced in the brain.Some studies have shown considerable effects of lunar cycle on seizures induced in epileptic as well as non-epileptic patients,moreover the behavioural changes in schizophrenic /psychotic patients are vast during waxing and wanning phases of moon such as increase in criminal tendencies in lunatic patients ,also there is variation in plasma melatonin rhythm during ful moon and new moon ,these studies opens door for new era of chronotherapeutical research.