Join Heather Boyd as she talks to Carrie Bennett, a health educator in the emerging field of quantum biology, about using light to optimize health and sleep. Carrie has a background in biology, nutrition and body work. Her work is focused on supporting clients by translating and applying research and knowledge about using light and water for promoting optimal health.
In this episode, Heather and Carrie talk about:
Quantum Biology: what is it?
How to use natural light exposure to improve sleep and health
The value of true darkness at night
The biology of ultraviolet light
What times of day to consider light exposure
Carrie’s simple recommendations for increasing light exposure safely
UVA’s link to serotonin, melatonin, and tryptophan
Sunlight’s link to serotonin and healthy bowel movements
How where you place your lighting impacts your circadian rhythm
Red light blue light: what colour and kind of bulbs are best?
Why you can still get the benefits of light sitting on the grass in the shade of a tree
Mentioned in this episode:
My Circadian App
Hooga lights
The Carnegie Curve
Published Research about concepts covered in this episode:
Red blood cells have a negative charge; zeta potential; Rouleaux Formation https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3415751/
Earthing restores negative charge on red blood cells https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3576907/
Environmental light exposure and melatonin https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9855654/
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Credits:🎵 Music: Jordan Wood