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Dr Martin Moore-Ede | Why Your Health Hinges on the Light You See

Jan 15, 2025
59:29

The light we see is as crucial as the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Former Harvard Medical School professor and 40-year leading expert in circadian clocks and human health, Dr. Moore-Ede speaks on why our health hinges on getting the right sort of light at the right time.


In this episode, he reveals the dangers of modern LED lighting, which often emits bright but unhealthy "junk light." Just as junk food wreaks havoc on our body, junk light disrupts our circadian rhythms, suppresses melatonin, and contributes to chronic diseases.


We cover:

💤 The Health Risks of LED Lighting: "junk light" disrupts circadian rhythms, suppresses melatonin, and contributes to chronic diseases

💡 Junk Light and Lumens - modern lighting regulations prioritise energy efficiency over human health

🕒 Circadian Clocks and Longevity: light is essential for disease prevention and healing

👓 Rise of Myopia in Children: indoor living and reduced exposure to natural light are fueling skyrocketing rates of myopia

🌈 Blue light blocking glasses - do you have the right sort?

🛠️ Practical Solutions for Healthier Lighting: simple changes you can make in your home and your life


Backed by decades of evidence, Dr Martin Moore-Ede shares the science behind why we must prioritise light in our health, and how to optimise our exposure for immediate benefits, and a longer, healthier life.


Find Dr Martin:

Book: https://thelightdoctor.com/

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Mentioned in this episode:

Health and Light by John Ott

SORAA - light bulbs

The Body Electric by Robert Becker and Gary Seldon

Avoidance of sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortality: results from the Melanoma in Southern Sweden cohort


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