

Light Up Your Metabolism
Danielle Hamilton, FNTP
Welcome to the Light Up Your Metabolism Podcast, where we explore the profound impact of light, environment, and nature on your metabolic health. Hosted by Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and passionate health expert Danielle Hamilton of daniellehamiltonhealth.com, this show is designed to help you break free from the cycle of fatigue, cravings, hormone imbalances, and weight struggles.In today's world, where over 93% of the population is metabolically unhealthy, many people feel stuck despite their best efforts with diet and exercise. Dani delves into the incredible world of quantum and circadian biology, uncovering how simple yet powerful strategies like sunlight, grounding, lowering deuterium, and blocking blue light can transform your health.It's time to reconnect with nature and her cycles. Discover how your environment—including light, electromagnetic fields, temperature, sounds, and even the people around you—affects your metabolic health. Learn actionable tips and bioindividual approaches to charge your body like you charge your phone each night, using the free resources nature provides.Join Dani for insightful discussions and practical advice that will empower you to optimize your blood sugar, boost your energy, improve your sleep, balance your hormones, and feel amazing. Tune in to 'Light Up Your Metabolism' and start your journey to vibrant health today!
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Apr 20, 2024 • 6min
5 Effective Ways to Reduce Insulin Resistance for Weight Loss | Short & Sweet Episode 173
If you struggle with Insulin Resistance like I did, you might feel like it's absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to lose weight! When you have Insulin Resistance (I recommend asking your doctor for a fasting Insulin test - if it's over 5, there may be insulin resistance!) the goal is to get the insulin DOWN to get the body out of this "fat storage" mode! Here are 5 of my best tips to help you approach weight loss in a healthy way with insulin resistance. Let me know if you want more tips in the comments! 👉 Enrollment is open again NOW for May 2024! Sign up now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-mastery--Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in blood sugar, hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycemia. Dani utilizes a holistic approach to optimizing blood sugar regulation to help her clients experience more energy, better sleep, fat burning, reduce cravings, balance hormones, and feel amazing!💛 Follow Dani!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellehamiltonhealthWebsite: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/⭐️ Enroll in my program ✨ SugarSavvy: A Comprehensive Guide to Glucose Monitoring✨: SugarSavvy Checkout: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/offers/6xnXHTas (Use code WELLNESS to get it absolutely free of charge!)📈 Get a Continuous Glucose Monitor to learn all about your blood sugar:Tastermonial - https://tastermonial.com/products/cgm-freestyle-libre (Code: DANIHEALTH)Nutrisense - nutrisense.io/sugar (Code: SUGAR)Veri - https://www.veristable.com (Code: VSM-DANI)Signos- https://glnk.io/r54zn/hamilton (Code: HAMILTONHEALTH)Levels - Levels levelshealth.com/DANIELLE (No code needed - with this link, get 2 months free with the annual membership)Theia: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/daniellehamiltonhealth

Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 15min
The importance of modifying carb intake with the seasons with Dr. Max Gulhane | Episode 172
TODAY'S SPONSORSVERI: Head to veri.co and use the code DANI20 to get 20% offCarol Bike: Check out carolbike.com and us the code DANIHEALTHTODAY'S GUESTDr. Max Gulhane is a practising medical doctor, GP Registar and decentralized health educator. He believe strongly in giving you the tools you need to live your most optimal, healthy life.Website: https://drmaxgulhane.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_max_gulhane/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxgulhanemdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MaxGulhaneMDON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat's the importance of circadian health?How does the environment impact our diet?How can lowering carbohydrate Intake improve our metabolic health?What is the role of carbohydrates in a circadian lifestyle, and how does it vary according to individual context and metabolic health?Why is eating seasonally and locally important?How can circadian health help optimize metabolism and overall health?Why is respecting the natural light environment so important?What are the potential risks of artificial light exposure?What's the effect of light exposure, especially blue light, on our circadian rhythmHow does light exposure affect the regulation of our hormones and bodily functions?What are the potential benefits of deliberate sun exposure?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)On my YouTube Channel (make sure you subscribe!)👉 Enrollment Opens again this May 2024! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Apr 13, 2024 • 5min
93% of people have this health condition but most don’t know it! | Short & Sweet Episode 171
Studies now show that over 93% of the population are metabolically unhealthy!! I used to think that because I didn't have Diabetes, I didn't need to be thinking about my blood sugar and metabolic health. I couldn't have been more wrong. 50% of the population has Prediabetes or Diabetes, and the other 43% essentially have "pre-prediabetes". That doesn't mean, "they could get diabetes." It likely means there are already signs of metabolic issues AND that if you don't start changing your diet and lifestyle, you will likely keep progressing down that road. LUCKILY, no matter where you fall on this spectrum, blood sugar and metabolic issues are fixable and reversible! 👉 Enrollment Opens again this May 2024! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-mastery--Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in blood sugar, hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycemia. Dani utilizes a holistic approach to optimizing blood sugar regulation to help her clients experience more energy, better sleep, fat burning, reduce cravings, balance hormones, and feel amazing!💛 Follow Dani!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellehamiltonhealthWebsite: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/⭐️ Enroll in my new program ✨ SugarSavvy: A Comprehensive Guide to Glucose Monitoring✨: SugarSavvy Checkout: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/offers/6xnXHTas (Use code WELLNESS to get it absolutely free of charge!)📈 Get a Continuous Glucose Monitor to learn all about your blood sugar:Tastermonial - https://tastermonial.com/products/cgm-freestyle-libre (Code: DANIHEALTH)Nutrisense - nutrisense.io/sugar (Code: SUGAR)Veri - https://www.veristable.com (Code: VSM-DANI)Signos- https://glnk.io/r54zn/hamilton (Code: HAMILTONHEALTH)Levels - Levels levelshealth.com/DANIELLE (No code needed - with this link, get 2 months free with the annual membership)Theia: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/daniellehamiltonhealth

Apr 10, 2024 • 1h
Optimize Metabolic Health with this 5-Minute Workout with Ulrich Dempfle | Episode 170
GET YOUR CAROL BIKE! https://carolbike.com/ Save with code: DANIHEALTHBEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offTODAY'S GUESTAfter graduating in mechanical engineering from Germany’s leading tech university, Ulrich Dempfle worked with Europe’s top automobile manufacturers. From there he moved to London, where he pioneered the use of AI for operational efficiency within UK health services. Watching a BBC documentary on Reduced Exertion HIIT (REHIT), Ulrich realized its potential as the most effective cardio workout. The problem? REHIT was only possible in a lab setting. The solution? Ulrich co-founded CAROL and worked with the world’s leading exercise researchers to take REHIT out of the lab. 40 prototypes later, the world’s only REHIT exercise bike was launched. CAROL Bike improved Ulrich’s cardio health by 50%. He lost 22lbse and dropped his elevated blood pressure. He continues to lead all aspects of product development at CAROL, using the latest science to drive innovation and help others optimize their health.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarolbikeTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecarolbikeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecarolbikeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecarolbike/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theCAROLbikeON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat is the Carol Bike, and how does it work?What is its impact on health and fitness?How can the Carol Bike improve our metabolic health?How can the Carol Bike reduce diabetes risk and improve cardiovascular health in a short period of time?Why is it so effective being such a short workout?What types of workouts can you do with the Carol Bike?How does it provide additional benefits compared to regular cardio?Is the Carol Bike for everyone? Does it adapt to different ages and fitness levels?What stands out about Carol Bike's customized workouts and their duration?What kind of extra features does the Carol Bike have?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)On my YouTube Channel (make sure you subscribe!)👉 Enrollment Opens again this May 2024! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Apr 6, 2024 • 6min
7 Surprising Things that Spike your Blood Sugar that are Not Food | Short & Sweet Episode 169
Food is not the only thing that can spike your blood sugar!! Here are 7 non-food things that can cause spikes (and for some, crashes!). I think that numbers 4 and 7 will really surprise you!!⭐️ Enroll in my new program ✨ SugarSavvy: A Comprehensive Guide to Glucose Monitoring✨: SugarSavvy Checkout: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/offers/6xnXHTas (Use code GLUCOSE to get it absolutely free of charge!)--Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in blood sugar, hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycemia. Dani utilizes a holistic approach to optimizing blood sugar regulation to help her clients experience more energy, better sleep, fat burning, reduce cravings, balance hormones, and feel amazing!💛 Follow Dani!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellehamiltonhealthWebsite: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/📈 Get a Continuous Glucose Monitor to learn all about your blood sugar:Tastermonial - https://tastermonial.com/products/cgm-freestyle-libre (Code: DANIHEALTH)Nutrisense - nutrisense.io/sugar (Code: SUGAR)Veri - https://www.veristable.com (Code: VSM-DANI)Signos- https://glnk.io/r54zn/hamilton (Code: HAMILTONHEALTH)Levels - Levels levelshealth.com/DANIELLE (No code needed - with this link, get 2 months free with the annual membership)Theia: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/daniellehamiltonhealth

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 24min
How to Safely get Vitamin D to Improve Insulin Sensitivity with Heathar Shepard | Episode 168
Timeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offTODAY'S GUESTHeathar is an inspiring natural healer and a certified Ancestral Health practitioner. She is a classical trained homeopathic practitioner and author of The Sunlight Rx - a 4 step protocol that teaches you how to use sunlight to prevent chronic disease. Her approach to healing is natural and undoubtedly effective emphasizing removing root causes of illness, a reconnection with nature and an ancestral foods diet.Heathar walks her talk as she lives with her wife on their farmstead where they raise animals and food using regenerative agriculture practices. Whether you work 1-on-1 with Heathar, study with her, or indulge in her weekly Primal Pioneer podcast, your health, food choices and way of life will improve for the better.Website: www.heatharshepard.comInstagram: @sunlight_rxON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat is the importance of sunlight for health and healing?What is the relevance of watching the sunrise?Why is it crucial to eat breakfast an hour after waking up?What is the importance of consuming food in a seasonal context to optimize gut microbiome health and function?What is the role of UVA light in producing dopamine, serotonin, and thyroid hormones, according to the conversation?What are the main findings on location-dependent variation of UVB light and its influence on food processing?Why is it necessary to be exposed to sunrise and UVA light before absorbing and using UVB light?What are the benefits of increasing melanin stores by exposure to UVB light?Why is it recommended to avoid synthetic vitamin D supplements and opt for natural sources such as cod liver oil?What is the importance of balancing sunlight exposure and modern lifestyle?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)On my YouTube Channel (make sure you subscribe!)👉 Enrollment Opens again this May 2024! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Mar 30, 2024 • 7min
Hangry? Cravings? Crashes? You might be Hypoglycemic! | Short & Sweet Episode 167
I used to wake up with shaky hands and need to eat immediately. I used to need to constantly snack or have something sweet after meals. I used to say “I don’t have a sweet tooth, all my teeth are sweet”. I was the person who always left the house with food (that purse granola bar!). I hated fasting blood work because I’d be dizzy and lightheaded. What I didn’t realize was that I was struggling with hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is a state of low blood sugar but MANY times, clients feel these low blood sugar symptoms at higher numbers! Watch to learn more symptoms of hypoglycemia and what you can do to help!--✨ Enrollment is now open for my Blood Sugar Mastery Program! https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmasteryDanielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and renowned blood sugar expert specializing in blood sugar, hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycemia. Dani utilizes a holistic approach to optimizing blood sugar regulation to help her clients experience more energy, better sleep, fat burning, reduce cravings, balance hormones, and feel amazing!💛 Follow Dani!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellehamiltonhealthWebsite: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/ Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get all the best tips, coupon codes, and to be the first to know about my upcoming programs!⭐️ Enroll in my new program ✨ SugarSavvy: A Comprehensive Guide to Glucose Monitoring✨: SugarSavvy Checkout: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/offers/6xnXHTas (Use code WELLNESS to get it absolutely FREE of charge!)📈 Get a Continuous Glucose Monitor to learn all about your blood sugar:Tastermonial - https://tastermonial.com/products/cgm-freestyle-libre (Code: DANIHEALTH)Nutrisense - nutrisense.io/sugar (Code: SUGAR)Veri - https://www.veristable.com (Code: VSM-DANI)Signos- https://glnk.io/r54zn/hamilton (Code: HAMILTONHEALTH)Levels - Levels levelshealth.com/DANIELLE (No code needed - with this link, get 2 months free with the annual membership)Theia: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/daniellehamiltonhealth

Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 9min
How Light Impacts our Blood Sugar with Carrie Bennett | Episode 166
TODAY'S SPONSORVivarays: Visit vivarays.com & use the code DANIHEALTH for 15% offTODAY'S GUESTAs a college athlete, supposedly at the pinnacle of health, Carrie began suffering chronic joint issues and insomnia. After her first child was born, she developed debilitating stomach pain, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog. Armed with a BS in Biology, an MS in Nutrition, and certifications as a personal trainer, massage therapist, and breathing coach, she still couldn't find the root of her issues. That's when she found quantum biology. Now, as an online educator, clinician, and faculty member of the Quantum Biology Collective, Carrie's mission is to teach her clients how to create a healing environment by applying quantum health strategies around light, water, electrons, and mitochondrial support. Given these tools, clients who have spent years trying to improve their health—just as Carrie did—finally experience powerful healing and lasting benefits.Get Carrie's FREE Mitochondrial Healing Masterclass!InstagramOnline CoursesYoutubeON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat is the importance of understanding quantum biology in taking control of health?How does EZ water affect maintaining a negative charge in cells and cellular energy production?What additional energy sources besides traditional food support cellular health?What increases exclusion zone water and boosts cellular energy?What are the factors that can deplete exclusion zone water?What is the importance of EZ water in cellular energy production and metabolic health?How can understanding leptin and its relationship to sunlight exposure benefit blood sugar regulation and metabolic health?How do local and seasonal diets influence metabolic processes in the body?What is the role of deuterium in metabolism, and how can it influence mitochondrial function?What about adrenal health and its relationship to light signaling and cortisol regulation?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)On my YouTube Channel (make sure you subscribe!)👉 Enrollment Opens again this May 2024! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Mar 23, 2024 • 4min
How to Become Metabolically Flexible & Get out of Low Carb Purgatory | Short & Sweet Episode 165
When your body isn't efficient at burning fat for fuel, and then you lower carbs, you've essentially just lowered your only fuel source. In order to unlock access to more energy (that doesn't involve eating more carbs more frequently), you need to improve your ability to burn stored energy and body fat for fuel! Much of this involves lowering insulin levels so the body can produce an alternative fuel source: ketones!After learning to burn ketones, and then body fat, you will notice huge improvements in your energy levels and overall health. And then finally you can start to flex in and out of ketosis which is considered "metabolic flexibility". 🔥 Blood Ketone Meters I love: 🩸 - FORA6 Connect: https://www.fora-shop.com/collections/ketone-products/products/fora-6-connect-bg50kt50-blood-glucose-and-ketone-starter-testing-kit-50-glucose-strips-10-ketone-strips Discount Code: DANIELLE15- KetoMojo: https://bit.ly/3FwgqulGet on the waitlist for my signature program here! 🌟 https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-mastery--Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in blood sugar, hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycemia. Dani utilizes a holistic approach to optimizing blood sugar regulation to help her clients experience more energy, better sleep, fat burning, reduce cravings, balance hormones, and feel amazing!📈 Get a Continuous Glucose Monitor to learn all about your blood sugar:Tastermonial - https://tastermonial.com/products/cgm-freestyle-libre (Code: DANIHEALTH)Nutrisense - nutrisense.io/sugar (Code: SUGAR)Veri - https://www.veristable.com (Code: VSM-DANI)Signos- https://glnk.io/r54zn/hamilton (Code: HAMILTONHEALTH)Levels - Levels levelshealth.com/DANIELLE (No code needed - with this link, get 2 months free with the annual membership)Theia: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/daniellehamiltonhealthThank you for listening to the show!You can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealth and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DanielleHamiltonHealth.My website is https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get all the best tips, coupon codes, and to be the first to know about my upcoming programs!If you are liking the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or iTunes to leave the show a *5-star rating* & a quick review! It helps the show to grow and lets me know what you’re liking!Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 17min
How to Reverse Leptin Resistance to Reduce Cravings and Burn Fat with Kiera Lea | Episode 164
TODAY'S SPONSORSTimeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offTODAY'S GUESTKiera Lea is a quantum health educator and registered nurse. She healed herself in 2020 using light, water, and magnetism principles. Through holistic and evidence-based approaches, Kiera helps people achieve complete health transformation without supplements or pharmaceuticals. Her mission is to guide people toward a full and vibrant life.Website: kieraleawellness.com - Instagram: @kieraleawellnessON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat are the key aspects of the influence of light and weather on our health?Why is it relevant to consider biology and physics's connection to understand our health better?What is artificial lighting's negative impact, and why is it crucial to respect the natural light cycle?How does seasonal eating influence our health?What role does leptin play in energy homeostasis, and how does this affect our eating habits?How can properly understanding leptin help improve our diet and overall well-being?What is redox's importance to detoxification and overall health?What is the importance of proper hydration beyond simply drinking water?What concerns about non-native electromagnetic fields are raised, and what measures are discussed to mitigate their impact?What practical measures are suggested to mitigate the negative effects of artificial lighting and non-native electromagnetic fields?What is the importance of aligning with nature's natural rhythms for optimal health?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)On my YouTube Channel (make sure you subscribe!)👉 Enrollment Opens again this May 2024! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐