How Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) Affects Every Organ & System in your Body | Episode 249

Light Up Your Metabolism

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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
  

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