TMHS 808: Summertime Dangers & How to Transform Your Health When It’s Hot Outside - With Kashif Khan
Jul 15, 2024
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Kashif Khan, CEO and founder, shares insights on summer health risks like chemicals in cars, eye health, and the importance of sunlight. Learn about healthier summer beverages, raw honey benefits, and promoting outdoor activities for children's health.
Understand sunscreen limitations for optimal sun protection.
Engage children in risky play for cognitive development.
Deep dives
Summer Hazards and Wellness Tips
Summer hazards like carcinogenic and obesogenic exposures are discussed. The episode emphasizes practical ways to counter these hazards and optimize summer wellness, focusing on building vitamin D reserves and choosing healthier beverage options.
Sun Safety and Sunscreen Insights
The risks and limitations of sunscreen usage are explored, highlighting the importance of understanding sun protection and vitamin D synthesis. The impact of UVA and UVB rays, sunscreen ingredients like avobenzone, and the implications of sunscreen misuse are detailed.
Vision Health and Device Usage
The detrimental effects of device usage on vision, particularly in children, are addressed. The episode highlights the structural changes in the eye caused by excessive screen time and the importance of outdoor activities to prevent and address vision issues.
Allowing Children to Engage in Dangerous Play for Mental Development
Encouraging children to engage in dangerous play provides them with essential experiences for mental development. Research shows that kids who participate in risky activities and face challenges develop crucial cognitive and leadership skills. Exploring limits like climbing and jumping can expand their perceived boundaries, fostering resilience and adaptability in the face of risks. Allowing boys, in particular, to engage in such play is vital for their mental growth.
The Importance of Immersion in Nature for Health and Well-being
Immersing oneself in nature, known as forest bathing, offers numerous health benefits. Breathing in phytoncides from trees boosts immunity and reduces inflammation in the body. The frequencies emitted by natural environments positively impact cell communication, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Connecting with nature through activities like hiking or spending time near water bodies can enhance mental and physical well-being, providing a natural remedy to combat modern stressors and support overall health.
There are a multitude of behaviors and products in our society that have been deemed as normal (or even healthy!), but emerging science shows that many common inputs can be harmful to our health, especially with repeated exposure. On this episode, you’re going to learn about making healthier, more informed choices this summer.
Today, Kashif Khan is back on The Model Health Show to help uncover some common summer behaviors that might be harming your health. Kashif Khan is the CEO and founder of The DNA Company and an expert on genomics and chronic disease reversal. In this interview, he’s giving us some simple behavioral swaps we can implement for better health.
This interview is packed with powerful insights on the role that sunlight plays in human health, how to encourage eye health in children, and the best practices for using common summer items like sunscreen and sunglasses. You’re also going to learn some easy nutritional inputs to add into your routine, and the best nutrients for longevity. Enjoy!
In this episode you’ll discover:
What you need to know about carcinogenic chemicals released in hot cars.
How to improve the air quality in your vehicle.
Why the new car smell isn’t as appealing as you might think.
The powerful signal that light emits to your eyes.
How melanin and sunlight exposure are connected.
Why you should think of your eyes as a tool.
How sunscreen works and what type of rays it protects against.
The connection between avobenzone, benzene, and inflammation.
Why vitamin D is a critical nutrient for human health.
How children’s eyesight is worsening.
The importance of risky play for kids’ development.
What phytoncides are and how they can improve immune function.
The healing power of nature.
What the health ramifications of vaping are.
The most powerful healing foods for fighting disease.
Which foods your body expects you to eat.
What compounds the brain needs for longevity.
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