40. Sarah Kleiner: Leptin Resistance, Circadian Rhythms and Optimsing Hormones with Light
Oct 15, 2023
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In this podcast, leading quantum health practitioner Sarah Kleiner discusses the nuances of seasonal eating, the importance of addressing leptin resistance, the effect of circadian disruption on cancer, and optimizing hormone balance through a restorative morning routine and correct signaling through light and food. She also explores the lack of integration of circadian biology in medicine and delves into functional medicine, cellular hydration, and mitochondrial function.
Maintaining circadian health and optimizing leptin signaling are crucial for overall health and metabolic disease management.
Cold therapy can improve mitochondrial function and promote fat loss, but it should be approached gradually and with caution, especially for women in different stages of their menstrual cycle.
Prioritizing breakfast and aligning meal consumption with circadian rhythms play a significant role in promoting metabolic health and overall well-being.
Deep dives
Importance of Circadian Health and Leptin Signaling
Maintaining circadian health and optimizing leptin signaling are key factors in promoting overall health and addressing metabolic diseases. Leptin, a master circadian signaling hormone, impacts various bodily functions, including thyroid, insulin, and sex hormones. To improve leptin sensitivity, it is crucial to prioritize circadian rhythms by adopting a restorative morning routine, such as wearing blue blockers until sunrise and getting adequate sunlight exposure. Consuming a protein-rich breakfast with some fat helps provide a strong leptin signaling. Fasting can be beneficial but should be approached with caution and only implemented after achieving optimal leptin signaling for at least eight weeks. Women should be mindful of their menstrual cycle and consider following a moon cycle, avoiding fasting during the second half of the cycle. Additionally, cold exposure can enhance mitochondrial efficiency but should be practiced in moderation, around three times per week for three to five minutes, avoiding excessive cold exposure during days 21 to 28 of the menstrual cycle.
Understanding the Power of Cold Therapy
Cold therapy can have powerful effects on health, particularly in improving mitochondrial function and promoting fat loss. However, it is essential to approach cold therapy with nuance and gradually build tolerance. Starting with face or wrist dunks in cold water, it is recommended to practice cold therapy three times a week for three to five minutes. Pushing too hard with excessive cold exposure or more frequent sessions can disrupt hormonal balance and negatively impact sleep quality. Women should be especially attentive to their menstrual cycle, avoiding cold therapy during days 21 to 28. It is important to listen to your body and not override any feelings of discomfort or resistance, as mental resilience is required to navigate cold therapy.
Considerations for Optimal Meal Timing
Meal timing is also an important aspect of circadian health. Food acts as a secondary circadian signal, reinforcing the body's natural rhythms. Prioritizing breakfast is key, as it provides a strong leptin and cortisol signaling, promoting overall metabolic health. A breakfast consisting of protein and fat helps maintain stable blood sugar levels throughout the day. Avoiding dinner or having a longer fasting period before sleep is beneficial to ensure optimal sleep quality and hormone regulation. Circadian meal timing entails aligning meal consumption with the body's natural rhythm, allowing for better overall health and metabolic function.
Optimizing Morning Routine for Optimal Health
Implementing a morning routine that includes exposure to natural sunlight along with balanced blue light signals sets the stage for optimal health. Balancing cortisol levels, reducing visceral fat, and promoting overall well-being are important benefits. Incorporating a holistic approach, such as getting sunlight with balanced spectrums, can enhance the positive effect of the morning routine.
Nourishing the Body and Understanding Nuances in Nutrition
When it comes to nutrition, it's essential to consider individual needs and variations based on location, season, and metabolic health. Eating locally and seasonally can help address issues like insulin resistance, leptin resistance, and metabolic disease. Nuance is key, recognizing that dietary requirements may vary depending on location, and factors such as fruit and honey consumption should align with individual metabolic health and geographical location.
In this conversation we discuss the nuances of seasonal eating, how women should do fasting and cold exposure, why leptin resistance is the first metabolic problem we should address, the effect of circadian disruption on cancer, and much more.
Sarah is a leading quantum health practitioner with decade long experience in helping her clients optimise their health, most recently using applied knowledge of circadian and quantum biology.
I really enjoyed this conversation and I think the circadian/quantum perspective gives a much needed nuance that transcends diet debates.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00:07 Quantum Biology and Health Optimization
00:12:39 Importance of Leptin and Circadian Biology
00:25:39 Morning Routine and Hormone Balance
00:32:19 Holistic Nutrition and Health Importance
00:46:19 Cellular Hydration and Mitochondrial Function
00:52:23 Balancing Leptin Signaling in Fasting
01:02:37 Optimizing Meal Timing and Melatonin
01:09:19 Light's Impact on Cancer Treatment
01:18:43 Blue Blockers and Health Course Content
LINKS
Sarah's interview with Dr Jack Kruse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zFcCO8YBlE
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