SHOCKING: How Sunlight Affects EVERYTHING about your Metabolic Health with Zaid Dahhaj
Meat Matters with Jenny Mitich
Intro
This chapter explores how sunlight affects metabolic health through the skin's role as a light-sensing organ. It challenges common misconceptions about sunlight's harmful effects and emphasizes the importance of circadian rhythms in activating anti-cancer processes.
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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with circadian optimization coach Zaid Dahhaj to explore the science of circadian biology and how it impacts your energy, sleep, hormones, and overall metabolic health. We dive into the truth about sunglasses, blue light blockers, and the often-misunderstood link between sunlight and cancer. Zaid breaks down actionable techniques to reset your internal clock—from morning sunlight exposure to strategic light management—and shares powerful insights on aligning your daily habits with your body’s natural rhythm. Whether you're struggling with fatigue, poor sleep, or chronic inflammation, this episode offers a roadmap to reclaim your health through the lens of circadian alignment.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and background
6:10 What's wrong with how people treat sun exposure?
9:03 Sunlight & weight loss
10:18 Sunscreen & cancer
12:48 Definition of different wavelengths
14:53 Why sunlight through windows is bad
19:41 Sunglasses
24:12 Contact lenses & glasses
27:12 Thyroid health
28:18 Lighting in the home & screens
32:12 What to do if you get screen exposure at work
33:49 Blue light blocking glasses
37:37 Vitamin D from the sun vs. supplementation
40:40 Vit D for people living in northern latitudes
41:42 Cold exposure
43:51 Avoiding sunburns naturally
47:02 Face sunscreen for wrinkle prevention
48:48 Top advice to improve your relationship with the sun
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