

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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Jun 29, 2024 • 44min
Q&A Episode: Am I Against Intermittent fasting, Difference between UVA and UVB, When can I make Vitamin D, What to do if I Work in the Morning, No Appetite in the Morning, Best time for Grounding, and more! | Episode 193
Questions I answer on today's podcast!Do you intermittent fast at all?I’m struggling to eat within an hour of waking up. Help! Any suggestions??What if I get to work before sunrise and work all day inside? I can get afternoon sun. I’m struggling to get outside in the morning because I’m dropping my kids off. Any suggestions??When is UVA light and how long do you have to be in it? When do we know we’re getting UVA vs UVB and what’s the difference between these lights?When can I make Vitamin D? All day?Will looking at the sky in a blizzard or other bad weather be beneficial?Does it matter what time of day when you ground??I’ve avoided the sun like the plague my whole life and also have had issues with sleep my whole life? Do you think these two things are related?Links to the things I discuss in the show:WAITLISTS:It Starts with Light: daniellehamiltonhealth.com/lightwaitlistBlood Sugar Mastery: daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-mastery PRODUCTS / APPS:Bahe Grounding Shoes (discount applied automatically)Circadian Life AppSignals (Nourishing Protein Powder - get a free sample packet)Equip Protein Code: SUGARVivaRays Circadian / Blue-Blocking Glasses - Code: DANIHEALTHMy entire list of favorite products: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/favoritethingsSTAY 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!)Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 6min
How to Get Rid of the "Zombie Cells" that Age You with Dr. Gregory Kelly from Neurohacker | Episode 192
TODAY'S SPONSORSVisit neurohacker.com/DANI and get your special discount!!Everyday Dose: Head to everydaydose.com & use the code DANIUBLOCKOUT: Head to UBLOCKOUT.com and use the code DANI10 to get 10% offTODAY'S GUESTGregory Kelly is VP Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, naturopathic physician (N.D.), and author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he taught classes in Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships. Dr. Kelly has published hundreds of articles on natural medicine and nutrition, contributed three chapters to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, and has more than 30 journal articles indexed on Pubmed. His areas of expertise include nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep and the chronobiology of performance and health.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QualialifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qualialife/ON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat is cellular senescence, and how does it contribute to aging?What are the main causes of cellular senescence and how do they affect DNA and mitochondria?How can senescent cells contribute to age-related diseases?What prevention strategies do you recommend to reduce the accumulation of senescent cells?What are senolytic compounds and how do they help eliminate senescent cells?What role do polyphenols play in preventing cellular senescence?How does NAD+ affect aging, and how can its level be increased?What are the benefits of senolytic products such as quercetin and fisetin?What studies support the efficacy of senolytic compounds in humans?What new products is Qualia developing to address cellular health and aging?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 July 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Jun 22, 2024 • 22min
What NOT to Do if You Have Hypoglycemia and What to Try Instead | Solo Episode 191
If Keto, Low carb, Intermittent Fasting, and workouts don’t work for you or make you feel worse, you may be struggling with hypoglycemia or some form of metabolic dysfunction. These typical strategies for blood sugar that may help someone with high blood sugar, often backfires for hypoglycemics because they are too stressful. Listen to the episode to hear why these strategies don't work, how to see if you're hypoglycemic, as well as what to try instead!All my favorite products can be found here including the ones I talk about in the episode like BEAM minerals, Redmond's Real Salt, the Veri Continuous Glucose Monitor, etc: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/favoritethingsSTAY 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 July 2024! Get on the waitlist now: daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryUse this link to set up a free discovery call with me to see which of my coaching options or programs are right for you: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycallThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and eve

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 41min
How to block blue light for better sleep & blood sugar balance - A Roundtable Discussion with Mollie Eastman and Kristin Weitzel | Episode 190
TODAY'S SPONSORSVisit ublockout.com and use the code DANI10 for a special discount!!VERI: Head to veri.co and use the code DANI20 to get 20% offEveryday Dose: Head to everydaydose.com & use the code DANILightPath LED: Head to lightpathled.com & use the code DANIHEALTHTODAY'S GUESTSMollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep optimization. Mollie has a popular weekly sleep newsletter, a signature course called Optimize Your Sleep, and has appeared on over 150 podcasts.WebsiteInstagramKristin Weitzel is a certified fitness trainer, breathwork instructor, and nutritionist focusing on guiding women to optimal health. Her background in brand strategy and global marketing has led her to explore how lifestyle choices impact our well-being. She's a dynamic leader encouraging people to reach their potential.WebsiteInstagramON TODAY'S EPISODEHow does blood sugar regulation influence our overall health and sleep quality?What role does light play in synchronizing the circadian rhythm, and how does this affect sleep and blood sugar management?What are the most effective strategies to optimize blood sugar levels and improve metabolic health?What practices can we implement to control light exposure and improve the quality of our sleep?How do our beliefs and labels about sleep affect our habits and overall health?What is the importance of creating an environment conducive to sleep by using red or orange light and limiting blue light?What impact does disconnecting from technology, as experienced for a week at events like Burning Man, have on our sleep quality and well-being?What practical tips can we follow to develop a bedtime routine that promotes more restful sleep?What are the tools and lighting devices we can use to improve sleep quality in an accessible way?What does it mean to have metabolic flexibility, and how can it contribute to a healthy sleep routine?What are the measurable benefits of regulating circadian rhythm regarding metabolic health and overall well-being?How can we adapt our meal times to optimize glucose management and improve sleep quality?What roles do hormones such as epinephrine and adrenaline play when our blood sugar levels are not balanced during sleep?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

Jun 15, 2024 • 30min
Why Diet & Lifestyle Aren't Enough to Optimize Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health | Solo Episode 189
Welcome to the *NEW* Light Up Your Metabolism Podcast!! In this episode I dive into why I felt the deep need to rebrand and what you can expect from the podcast and my content moving forward. I hope you are as lit up as I am about these new topics to layer in more highly effective, mostly FREE healing strategies!! Thank you for joining me on this new chapter of my journey! Cheers to our health and healing!Favorite Product Guide: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/favoritethingsSTAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealthOn 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 July 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Hidden Dangers of Vegetable Oils: How these Common Oils Drive Sugar Addiction, Weight Gain, and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Cate Shanahan | Episode 188
Timeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offCarol Bike: Check out carolbike.com and us the code DANIHEALTHNeurohacker: Check out qualialife.com and use this link to get a discount!TODAY'S GUESTDr. Cate Shanahan is a leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation, leading to autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer and accelerated aging processes. Her passion is helping people feel their best.Get Dr. Cate's New Book DARK CALORIES: https://amzn.to/3VsGQoqWebsiteInstagramON TODAY'S EPISODEWhy are vegetable oils so toxic, and what is the manufacturing process for vegetable oils?Why are vegetable oils considered the main reason why junk food is unhealthy?What are the most problematic vegetable seed oils, and why?How do vegetable oils impact our cells, metabolism, and appetite?How do vegetable oils affect our body's energy production?What are the possible long-term effects of vegetable oils on our bodies?How can we substitute vegetable oils for healthy fats to improve our health?What role do polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) play in sugar addiction, weight gain, and insulin resistance?What is the role of mitochondria in energy production, and how are they affected by vegetable oils?What are the risks of an inflammatory response caused by vegetable oils?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 July 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Jun 8, 2024 • 56min
Personal life & business updates!! Working through my traumas, relationships, rebranding & more | Solo Episode 187
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!)👉 Get on the waitlist now for the next round of Blood Sugar Mastery! 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐Head to veri.co to get the most affordable CGM and app to better understand and track your blood glucose data! Use the code DANI20 to save!Join the thousands already signed up for my weekly newsletter! ✨ https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/newsletter See you Wednesday!

Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 24min
Reduce your Appetite, Burn Fat & Improve Gut Health with Sunlight with Dr. Alexis Cowan | Episode 186
TODAY'S SPONSORSVERI: Head to veri.co and use the code DANI20 to get 20% offEveryday Dose: Head to everydaydose.com & use the code DANILightPath LED: Head to lightpathled.com & use the code DANIHEALTHTODAY'S GUESTDr. Alexis Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD whose interests and specialities lie at the intersection of circadian and quantum biology, metabolism, and the microbiome. After completing her doctoral research in one of the top metabolism labs in the world at Princeton, she started her private practice where she works with highly motivated clients looking to optimize their health and performance as well as health coaches and professionals looking to expand the repertoire of tools in their toolkits. She also completed postdoctoral research in a microbiome research lab at the University of Pennsylvania in 2023. Dr. Alexis offers protocols and self-guided coursework through her business in addition to hosting living programs including her monthly membership group Journal Club which provides monthly office hours Q&As and critical analysis of pertinent primary literature. She also hosts the podcast Undoctrinate Yourself which you can find on Spotify and YouTube. Website: www.dralexisjazmyn.comInstagram: @dralexisjazmyn Podcast: @undoctrinateyourselfpod ON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat is the difference between the impact of direct sunlight and indoor lighting on our metabolic health?How can we balance our exposure to artificial and natural light in a modern urban environment?Why is blue light considered one of the main stressors in our modern lives?What strategies can we use to optimize light exposure during the day and block blue light at night?What is the role of red and infrared light in mitochondria stimulation and energy production?How does exposure to natural sunlight affect our sense of satiety and appetite regulation?How can a seasonal and local diet improve health and wellness?What is the relationship between deuterium and mitochondrial health?How can we effectively deplete deuterium?What can we do to strengthen the gut-skin axis and encourage greater microbial diversity in our bodies?What is the most effective and holistic approach to optimizing our 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!)👉 Get on the waitlist now for the next round of Blood Sugar Mastery! 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Jun 1, 2024 • 10min
Do You Actually Need to do LESS to Feel Better? When Working Out, Fasting & Cold-Plunging ISN'T Good for You | Short & Sweet Episode 185
This topic came up during a coaching call for Blood Sugar Mastery and I wanted to share this with you. My client is working so hard and doesn't feel well, but I feel she's pushing herself too hard. Can you relate?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!)👉 Get on the waitlist now for the next round of Blood Sugar Mastery: 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐Join the thousands already signed up for my Metabolic Monday Newsletter! ✨ https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/newsletter See you Monday!

May 29, 2024 • 60min
Unlocking the Power of Essential Amino Acids for Boosting Muscles & Metabolism with Angelo Keely | Episode 184
TODAY'S SPONSORVisit getkion.com/unlock for 20% off!!Neurohacker: Check out qualialife.com and use this link to get a discount!UBLOCKOUT: Head to UBLOCKOUT.com and use the code DANI10 to get 10% offTODAY'S GUESTAngelo is the co-founder and CEO of Kion, an active lifestyle, supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping people fully experience a fun and active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions.Website: getkion.com/unlockInstagram: @kionON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat are essential amino acids, and why are they necessary to the human body?How important are amino acids in rebuilding the body?How does caloric restriction affect muscle loss?How do protein powder and essential amino acid supplements affect muscle health?What role do amino acids play in protein synthesis and muscle building?Why are essential amino acids more effective than protein powders in promoting protein synthesis?What is the impact of essential amino acids on the aging process?What are essential amino acids' benefits for blood sugar regulation and metabolic health?What is the fundamental difference between essential amino acids and collagen in terms of benefits to the body?How can essential amino acids aid in muscle recovery after exercise?What foods are rich in essential amino acids, and how can a balanced diet be incorporated to ensure adequate intake?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!)👉 Get on the waitlist now for the next round of Blood Sugar Mastery: 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐