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SURVIVING HEALTHCARE

312. A CONVERSATION ABOUT SUNLIGHT WITH ZAID DAHHAJ OF THE CIRCADIAN CLASSROOM SUBSTACK

Jun 10, 2024
Zaid Dahhaj discusses the significance of circadian mechanism, benefits of red and near infrared light on eye health, impact of sunlight and artificial light on eyesight, optimizing sleep environment in hotel rooms, improving eye health with natural sunlight, exploring structured water, circadian eating habits, and simplifying concepts about sunlight.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the circadian mechanism's connection to external cues is crucial for health.
  • Sunlight, particularly red and near infrared light, promotes eye regeneration when used appropriately.

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Circadian Mechanism Fundamentals

The circadian mechanism is built on time and connected to external circadian cues (zeitgebers) like lifestyle, food, light exposure, and temperature. Zaid emphasizes the importance of understanding this foundation.

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