TMHS 619: The Remarkable Benefits Of Light Therapy & The Truth About Rising Infertility Rates - With Dave Asprey

Did you know that light therapy can improve your sleep, promote healing, and reduce inflammation? Humans are deeply influenced and shaped by our environment, and light is an important factor in maintaining optimal health. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about the numerous benefits of light therapy.

Our guest today is Dave Asprey. He is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, the host of The Human Upgrade Podcast, and the founder of Upgrade Labs. For the last two decades, Dave has worked to discover the best ways to improve human functionality and performance. As the creator of TrueLight, Dave is a leading voice in the space of light therapy for optimizing overall health.

On today’s show, you’re going to learn how light impacts mitochondrial function, energy levels, inflammation, and so much more. We’re also going to discuss the link between circadian rhythms and fertility, and how factors like modern farming and birth control can impact human health long-term. This conversation is full of information you can use to restore your health; I hope you enjoy this interview with Dave Asprey!

In this episode you’ll discover:

How the circadian clocks in your bodywork.
What the suprachiasmatic nucleus is, and its main function.
The history of red light therapy.
How red light has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Five components of light exposure that can impact your health.
How food timing impacts your circadian clocks.
The way having sex changes your hormones.
How circadian rhythm impacts fertility.
The dangers of using hormonal birth control.
How glyphosate impacts human health.
The restorative power of minerals.
How your cells’ mitochondria function.
What to eat for better fertility.
How mycotoxins can impact your metabolism.
The main purpose of testosterone, and how it affects men & women.
Why thyroid health is integral for overall health.
What it means to be dangerous.
The fastest fix for optimizing your brain health.
How processed seed oils contribute to obesity.
The best fats to eat.

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