

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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May 25, 2024 • 16min
Lower Fasting Glucose & Say Bye to the Dawn Phenomenon with these Tips | Short & Sweet Episode 183
Links to all my favorite things! https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/favoritethingsIf you struggle with high fasting blood sugar (aka the dawn phenomenon) these tips are for you!! If you try these strategies for a few weeks and they help, please let me know! 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 Blood Sugar Mastery:Want to experience the shortest, most effective workout ever?! Head to carolbike.com and use the code DANI to save!Join the thousands already signed up for my Metabolic Monday Newsletter! ✨ https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/newsletter See you Monday!

May 22, 2024 • 1h 1min
Lower your Blood Sugar & Inflammation with Red Light Therapy with Scott Kennedy | Episode 182
TODAY'S SPONSORSGet your LightPathLED Red Therapy HERE!Use the code DANIHEALTH at checkout!Troscriptions: Head to troscriptions.com & use the code DANIHEALTHCarol Bike: Check out carolbike.com and us the code DANIHEALTHNeurohacker: Check out qualialife.com and use this link to get a discount!TODAY'S GUESTScott Kenney is a certified laser/light specialist and health coach. In 2018, he started the first light therapy wellness center in New Jersey where he meets with clients from all walks of life, all ages, and with the gambit of issues. He started his journey 10 years ago when he suffered from peripheral neuropathy. He saw countless doctors and tried countless remedies with only limited relief. He went from running ultra-marathons and boxing to being sedentary. Within 4 months, his symptoms decreased over 80%. The improvements he felt from light therapy were life-altering. He's now back to running and boxing and living life. His goal is to now help others get back to doing what they enjoy in life, without pain or pills. With a focus on safety and quality, he began LightpathLED to create the best home use panels on the market. They now have panels that surpass the competition at a lower price point as well as panels with multiple wavelengths and pulsing, which no other company is doing. His commitment is always to the pursuit of optimal health and well-being of his clients and their families.Instagram: Instagram.com/lightpathledYoutube: @lightpathledFB: @lightpathledON TODAY'S EPISODEHow does light therapy trigger the body to do what it is supposed to do?What are red and near-infrared light's healing effects on TMJ dysfunction?How does light therapy help in post-extraction healing?What are the benefits of light therapy for periodontal disease?How can light therapy treat shingles?How does phototherapy contribute to bone fracture healing?What is the role of ATP in the benefits of phototherapy?How does phototherapy improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote cell repair?Why is it important to understand the science behind phototherapy?What localized and systemic benefits does red light therapy provide?How are device size and phototherapy benefits related?How does blue light influence circadian rhythm?What are the benefits of blue light therapy for skin and hair health?What is the difference between pulsed and flashing light?How can the Torch device be used for targeted therapy in specific areas?What are the additional benefits of using the Torch device intraorally, in the ears or nose?What is the loading effect, and how does it help with inflammation and edema in specific body areas?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at

May 18, 2024 • 9min
7 Ways to Get More Energy WITHOUT Caffeine | Short & Sweet Episode 181
Our modern lifestyles are zapping us of energy and many times, we may have no idea that the timing and order of our daily habits are contributing to our fatigue! Here are 7 of my top tips to boost your energy without adding extra caffeine. These strategies work so well because they are supporting our bodies at a QUANTUM level. Quantum means the "smallest part" so the smallest part of light is a photon. The smallest parts of our body's cells are things like protons and electrons! This video will make it easy to understand how to gain energy by using the sun's light as well as elements like grounding on the Earth where we gather these free electrons! (A source of free energy for our bodies). SO COOL! ☀️ 👉 Get on the waitlist for Blood Sugar Mastery here: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryRemond's Real Salt Quinton Minerals and 40,000 Volts -- https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/daniellehamiltonhealth--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/ 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/daniellehamiltonhealthThank you for listening to the show!Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

May 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
Tackling Perfectionism and Self-Sabotaging Behaviors with Mandy Harvey | Episode 180
TODAY'S GIFTSBreaking the Chains Video Learning Series: https://traumahealingforcoaches.com/break/Stop Your Brain Bully: https://stopyourbrainbully.com/TODAY'S SPONSORSEvery day Dose: Discount code: DANILightPath LED: Discount code - DANIHEALTHVERI: Head to veri.co and use the code DANI20 to get 20% offTODAY'S GUESTMandy Harvey is a leader in the field of trauma healing as well as an in-demand inspirational speaker. She specializes as a Trauma Healing Guide for nutrition and health coaches, empowering them with the vital trauma-informed expertise and somatic skills to help them lead their clients through successful behavior changes and life-long transformations.Her super power is showing coaches how to bridge the gap between their nutrition education and their clients’ resistance to change. By highlighting the importance of: understanding how unhealed trauma impacts our behavior and beliefs; utilizing nervous system regulation techniques; and creating a safe and nurturing space; she helps coaches create a ripple of healing and thriving where everyone is capable of living their best life.Mandy’s extraordinary story of transforming her own life from devastating childhood trauma and a near death experience to courageously facing and healing (mentally, physically and emotionally) from the past, learning to embrace her authentic truth, and designing the life of her dreams, is the inspiration behind her bold mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same.IG: https://www.instagram.com/mandylharveyFB: https://www.facebook.com/mandy.harvey.3551Free Gift: https://stopyourbrainbully.comON TODAY'S EPISODEHow do chronic stress and trauma affect our lives?What is the relationship between childhood trauma and chronic health problems later in life?Why are self-awareness and compassion critical in addressing self-sabotaging behaviors and perfectionism?How do we manage emotions and replace unhealthy coping mechanisms?What's the importance of addressing mental health and trauma in achieving overall well-being?What's the relationship between blood sugar management and emotions?Why is it essential to manage emotions to manage blood sugar?How do we get in touch with our feelings and manage our emotions effectively?What is the impact of trauma on our health?Why is it critical to heal trauma on our path to health?How can movement, breathing, and meditation help regulate the nervous system and contribute to overall health and well-being?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 for the next

May 11, 2024 • 7min
5 Powerful Ways to Support your Liver for Better Blood Sugar | Short & Sweet Episode 179
👉 Get on the waitlist now for Blood Sugar Mastery!Our liver is one of our major organs that regulates our blood sugar. Here are 5 powerful ways to support your liver's myriad of functions including optimizing your digestion! Which one will you work on first?Check out Queen of the Throne castor oil packs! Use the code DANI10 for a discount ✨ 👉🏻https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/daniellehamiltonhealth2 --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 quantum & 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/daniellehamiltonhealthIf 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!

May 8, 2024 • 55min
A Masterclass on Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs): The Most Powerful Tool for Preventing & Healing Blood Sugar Issues | Episode 178
TODAY'S SPONSORSGet your Veri CGM HERE! Use the code DANI20 at checkout! (You can also get just the app if you already have sensors)Timeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offEveryday Dose: Head to everydaydose.com & use the code DANIGet your LightPathLED Red Therapy HERE!Use the code DANIHEALTH at checkout!ON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat are continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and how do they differ from traditional glucose testing in monitoring blood sugar levels?Why are CGMs beneficial for all people, not just diabetics?How can CGMs help people personalize their blood glucose control by identifying how different factors, such as diet, exercise, stress, and sleep, affect their blood sugar levels?What are the practical applications of CGMs during workouts and overnight?What are the benefits of integrating CGM data with sleep-tracking devices?How can the Veri app enhance the information provided by the CGMs?What additional features does it offer?Why is it important to log meals and activities?How can this help track blood sugar responses and identify patterns?How do CGMs offer accountability to users and enable them to make informed decisions about their health?What are the benefits of wearing a CGM for extended periods?What is the balance between the risks and benefits of using CGMs?Why do the benefits outweigh the risks in improving overall health and well-being?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!)Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

May 4, 2024 • 5min
The Consequences of Late Night Eating & Snacking on Your Blood Sugar | Short & Sweet Episode 177
This is something that shocked me but it's true! WHEN we eat will determine how we digest and metabolize our foods because our body does certain tasks better at certain times of the day. This is heavily impacted by our light environment (sun, screens, light bulbs, etc.). Arming yourself with this information will help you continue to improve your metabolic health!--👉 Blood Sugar Mastery enrollment is open now for the next round! Enrollment closes May 4th at midnight! Sign up now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmasteryDanielle "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/daniellehamiltonhealthThank you for listening to the show!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!

May 1, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Incredible Healing Power of Minerals for Blood Sugar, Adrenals, Detox, and More! With Caroline Alan| Episode 176
TODAY'S SPONSORS:Try BEAM: beamminerals.com/DANIHEALTH Code: DANIHEALTH gets you 20% off!VERI: Head to veri.co and use the code DANI20 to get 20% offCarol Bike: Check out carolbike.com and us the code DANIHEALTHEveryday Dose: Head to everydaydose.com & use the code DANITODAY'S GUESTCaroline Alan is a health survivor and mineral enthusiast. Coming from a career in the corporate world, like many, Caroline found herself struggling physically, mentally and energetically. As a result of her journey back to health, Caroline has become devoted to educating people about how minerals operate in the body, why we need to supplement our mineral intake and the benefits of plant-based mineral supplementation. Caroline is a regular contributor to Podcasts and health-focused events and programs around the world. She is also the Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals Inc.Website: www.beamminerals.com / www.mineralgeek.comInstagram: @mineralgeek @beammineralsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beammineralsofficial/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB3L1DnW-sLpv2vqLTZA7aQLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-alan-692792/ON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat is the importance of minerals to overall wellness?How do minerals affect cells?What is their critical role in metabolic health and detoxification?What are plant-derived minerals and their benefits?What is the link between minerals and blood sugar balance?How can minerals help address glucose-related problems?How does glyphosate affect the human body? How can humic help reduce glyphosate levels and its harmful effects?How can we initiate mineral supplementation?Which Beam Minerals products are recommended for remineralization and detoxification?How can Beam Minerals Electrolyze aid in the remineralization of filtered water?What additional benefits does Microboost offer for autoimmune conditions and mold exposure?What other Beam Minerals products provide specific support for specific health issues?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 is open now for the next round of Blood Sugar Mastery for May 2024! Sign up here: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmasteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Apr 27, 2024 • 6min
What's the Healthiest Snack for your Blood Sugar and Metabolism? | Short & Sweet Episode 175
I'm sorry to disappoint you but unfortunately, there is no such thing as a healthy snack because snacking isn't healthy! Not only is it not good for our gut, but it also wreaks havoc on our insulin and leptin levels! And, snacking begets more snacking! Learn how to effortlessly reduce snacking and start to balance our your insulin and leptin levels so you can have natural appetite regulation and cut cravings!--Find out what produce is in season where you live! 👉🏻https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide👉 Enrollment for Blood Sugar Mastery opens again this May! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryDanielle "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 24, 2024 • 56min
Stress Reduction Strategies for Thyroid and Metabolic Health with Bronte May | Episode 174
TODAY'S SPONSORSBEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offEveryday Dose: Head to everydaydose.com & use the code DANITODAY'S GUESTBronte is a naturopath with a passion for thyroid health from a whole-self healing approach. She knows firsthand the multi-layered journey to heal from a thyroid autoimmune condition, having personally dealt with and healed from Graves’ disease.She understands how healing the emotional aspects of 'dis-ease' can unlock deeper healing, and that mindset coaching is a powerful key that also supports this often challenging journey - in fact, this is what she is super passionate about supporting her clients through.Interweaving a myriad of modalities from her toolkit, Bronte facilitates healing on a cellular and soul level to create space for self-healing, guiding you back to remember how powerful you truly are, and that you are your own healer.Bronte offers individualised 1:1 and group program support options where she guides you through the steps and tools that worked for herself and her numerous thyroid clients - who say her programs are life changing!Website: www.bronte-may.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brontemay.naturopath/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BronteMay.NaturopathON TODAY'S EPISODEBronte May's experience with thyroid health and how she healed it.What is the importance of the thyroid gland in regulating bodily functions?What is its relationship to overall health?How can we manage stress and improve blood sugar balance?How can we manage emotional eating?How does circadian rhythm influence overall well-being?What practices are the best to regulate it?How can we reduce exposure to blue light?How can we benefit from sunrise light and connection with nature?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 is opens April 29th for the next round of Blood Sugar Mastery starting 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐