The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast How To Support A Healthy Circadian Rhythm For You And Your Baby With Nikko
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Mar 28, 2024 
Nikko Kennedy, a perinatal quantum biology practitioner and certified doula, shares valuable insights about supporting a healthy circadian rhythm for families. She explains how circadian rhythms influence health and development, especially during pregnancy and infancy. Nikko discusses the role of maternal melatonin, the importance of evening lighting habits, and practical tips for incorporating morning light exposure. Tune in for a checklist of circadian-supporting habits and fascinating research linking seasonal timing to health outcomes!
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Circadian Rhythm Controls Whole-Body Timing
- The circadian rhythm times nearly every bodily process, so keeping it aligned improves digestion, immunity, and cellular energy.
- Nikko Kennedy stresses maternal rhythm programs the baby's long-term health and sleep quality.
Blue-Light Change Stopped Allergies
- Nikko shared how blocking blue light at night ended her allergic outbreaks and improved seasonal allergies.
- She credits red-shifted evening light for part of her personal healing of sleep and immune issues.
Modern Life Delays Infant Rhythms
- Babies may be born with circadian tendencies but modern light and schedules delay normal development.
- Historical and case-study evidence suggests rhythmicity can emerge much earlier than commonly believed.