Light Up Your Metabolism
Welcome to the Light Up Your Metabolism Podcast, where we explore the profound impact of light, environment, and nature on your metabolic health. Hosted by Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and passionate health expert Danielle Hamilton of daniellehamiltonhealth.com, this show is designed to help you break free from the cycle of fatigue, cravings, hormone imbalances, and weight struggles.
In today's world, where over 93% of the population is metabolically unhealthy, many people feel stuck despite their best efforts with diet and exercise. Dani delves into the incredible world of quantum and circadian biology, uncovering how simple yet powerful strategies like sunlight, grounding, lowering deuterium, and blocking blue light can transform your health.
It's time to reconnect with nature and her cycles. Discover how your environment—including light, electromagnetic fields, temperature, sounds, and even the people around you—affects your metabolic health. Learn actionable tips and bioindividual approaches to charge your body like you charge your phone each night, using the free resources nature provides.
Join Dani for insightful discussions and practical advice that will empower you to optimize your blood sugar, boost your energy, improve your sleep, balance your hormones, and feel amazing. Tune in to 'Light Up Your Metabolism' and start your journey to vibrant health today!
Light Up Your Metabolism
How Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) Affects Every Organ & System in your Body | Episode 249
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ON TODAY'S EPISODE
- What exactly is Artificial Light at Night (ALAN), and how does it affect us?
- How did humans originally adapt to natural light, and what happens when we disrupt this cycle?
- What are the specific effects of ALAN on brain function, particularly cognition, memory, and emotional regulation?
- How does ALAN impact the pineal gland and melatonin production, and why is this important for sleep and immune function?
- What damage can chronic exposure to ALAN cause to our eyes, and how does it affect retinal health and melatonin production?
- In what ways does ALAN alter metabolic processes in the liver and pancreas, and what are the consequences for glucose and fat metabolism?
- How does ALAN affect the adrenal glands and our stress response, and what role does cortisol play in this process?
- What impact does ALAN have on our muscles, fat storage, and insulin sensitivity, and why does this contribute to metabolic dysfunction?
- How does exposure to ALAN disrupt gut health and the microbiome, and what are the implications for inflammation and digestion?
- What diseases are linked to ALAN exposure, and how can this contribute to conditions like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mood disorders?
TAKEAWAYS:
- Turn off overhead lights
- Choose unscented candles and warm lights like himalayan salt lamps (https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/favoritethings)
- Get incandescent bulbs from 1000bulbs.com
- Use blue blocking glasses (https://vivarays.com/daniellehamilton Code: DANIHEALTH)
- Try Iris Tech for the computer (to turn computer screens amber/red)
- Use Twilight for Android (turn screen amber/red)
- Use Color Filters for iPhone: Tutorial here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8zmgJfOcjA/
- Use MyCircadianApp for lux meter: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/DANIHH
THE CIRCADIAN METHOD WAITLIST: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/circadianmethodwaitlist
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