

BITESIZE | Do This Every Morning to Boost Your Energy and Improve Your Sleep | Dr. Andrew Huberman #328
15 snips Jan 20, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist from Stanford University, shares a powerful daily habit for enhancing health. He emphasizes the importance of morning sunlight, explaining how it helps regulate circadian rhythms and improve energy levels. Huberman offers practical tips to optimize light exposure for better sleep quality and overall well-being. Learn how this simple routine can combat fatigue and support your biological clock, ensuring you wake up refreshed and energized.
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Morning Sunlight Exposure
- View bright light, ideally sunlight, within 30 minutes of waking.
- This sets your circadian rhythm and improves energy and sleep.
Light and Circadian Rhythm
- Special cells in your eyes connect to your hypothalamus, regulating your body's master clock.
- Light exposure triggers this clock, coordinating your body's functions.
Artificial Light Alternatives
- If natural sunlight isn't available, use bright artificial lights.
- Avoid viewing morning sunlight through windows or windshields, which filter important wavelengths.