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The Wellness Mama Podcast

The Moon’s Influence on Your Biology & The Dark Moon Phase with Massami Covey

Mar 20, 2024
40:06

Episode Highlights With Masami Covey

  • The connection of the moon to our biology
  • The lunar calendar vs solar calendar focus on biology 
  • Why the circadian rhythm is not exactly 24 hours! 
  • A fascinating study on melatonin production and pineal gland with lunar rhythm
  • Why melatonin decreases during the full moon
  • Deep sleep can decrease by as much as 30% leading up to the full moon
  • What moon bathing is 
  • A reason to take HCL, especially around the full moon, because digestion can slow down
  • The connection between lunar cycles and menstrual cycles
  • Why melatonin is so important
  • What the glymphatic system is, and how to support it to remove metabolic waste
  • A quick practice that you can try to help support the body around the full moon with head massage
  • What oil cycling is and how it can be beneficial (and how to do it correctly)
  • Why taking certain oils as capsules is important because they oxidize quickly
  • How to support melatonin naturally 
  • Yet another reason to get morning sunlight, but also nighttime moon exposure

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