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The Medical Disruptor™ Podcast was made for people who want to take their health to the next level. Dr. E’s mission is to give you reliable, science-based health information through a unique lens, using functional medicine to help you get the answers you’ve been looking for. In our episodes, Dr. E explains the root cause of your symptoms so you can take control, stop suffering and start living. Dr. E wants to empower you to realize your symptoms are NOT in your head while giving you the tools to take control of your health.
Sunlight as Medicine: How Light Heals Hormones, Mood & Metabolism
Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E
19 minutes
2 months ago
Sunlight as Medicine: How Light Heals Hormones, Mood & Metabolism
Let’s talk about sunlight as medicine.
Sunlight isn't just about vitamin D. It's a biological signal that regulates over 200 genes, resets your circadian rhythm, and influences everything from blood sugar to blood pressure.
In this episode, you'll discover why 40% of U.S. adults are vitamin D deficient and how it's connected to rising rates of metabolic disease, sleep disorders, and mood disruption.
I'll explain how morning light exposure resets cortisol, melatonin, and insulin sensitivity, which is the science behind why you feel better on bright days. We'll dive into the vitamin D hormone system and how just 10-15 minutes of sunlight activates healing pathways your body was designed to use.
Sunlight is free, daily medicine, and you don't need permission from your doctor to start using it.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro: The Hidden Power of Sunlight
02:15 – Your Body Has Agency
04:20 – The Vitamin D Hormone System Explained
07:10 – The Truth About Sunlight and Skin Cancer Risk
09:40 – Light as Medicine for Skin Health
11:30 – Your Internal Clock: How Morning Light Resets Everything
15:10 – Sunlight and Mood: Activating Your Natural Antidepressant System
18:00 – Metabolic Health: The Light–Blood Sugar Connection
21:00 – Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health
23:00 – Your Body’s Built-In Healing System
24:15 – How to Use Sunlight as Medicine (Action Steps)
26:30 – Final Thoughts: Reclaiming Health Through Light
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Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E
The Medical Disruptor™ Podcast was made for people who want to take their health to the next level. Dr. E’s mission is to give you reliable, science-based health information through a unique lens, using functional medicine to help you get the answers you’ve been looking for. In our episodes, Dr. E explains the root cause of your symptoms so you can take control, stop suffering and start living. Dr. E wants to empower you to realize your symptoms are NOT in your head while giving you the tools to take control of your health.
