

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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Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 31min
Breathe Better: How Clean Air Impacts Your Metabolic Health, Sleep and Immune System with Mike Feldstein of JASPR | Episode 200
Mike Feldstein, an innovator in air quality and creator of the Jaspr purifier, dives deep into the critical impact of clean air on health. He shares insights from disaster response, highlighting the urgent need for effective purification after wildfires. The discussion also addresses indoor pollutants, like those from cooking, and their hidden dangers. Feldstein emphasizes 'air awareness' as key to improving home environments and offers practical solutions for maintaining better air quality for overall well-being.

Jul 20, 2024 • 33min
How to Reduce Stress on your Body & Send Signals of Safety to Promote Balanced Hormones and Blood Sugar | Episode 199
THANK YOU TO TODAY'S SPONSORS:BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offON TODAY'S EPISODE:Have you been relating to my content about Metabolic Hypoglycemia? Do you have blood sugar or energy crashes? Do you feel like you don't tolerate "normal things" like exercise, heat, avoiding snacking, etc.If so, this episode will give you loads of tools to help you reduce stress on your body. A lot of healthy habits are actually stressors (more specifically: hormetic stressors which means that you stress the body just enough so it adapts and gets stronger). We wouldn't encourage someone to go for a jog if they had a sprained ankle, because obviously that stress would make the already weakened ankle worse! This is the same concept. We can't be stressing the body if it's going to make things worse... if the body is to weakened, we need to take stress OFF the body so that it can develop more resilience. In this episode, I'm going to share some common things that stress the body (these might surprise you!) and how to avoid, or swap out these habits with ones that are more soothing and restoring. 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: daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 2min
An ICU doc's take on the Metabolic Health crisis with Dr. Kwadwo
TODAY'S SPONSORSEveryday Dose: Head to everydaydose.com & use the code DANIBEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offTODAY'S GUESTDr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is an intensive and palliative care physician at the Ottawa and Montfort hospitals. Solving Healthcare launched in 2019, is a 5-star rated podcast (Apple Podcasts) with 278 episodes where Dr. Kyeremanteng dives in deep with guests covering health, wellness, nutrition, sleep, gratitude, goal setting, productivity, success stories, and heartwarming stories.Dr. Kyeremanteng lays out the blueprint for leadership in healthcare and beyond. ‘Unapologetic Leadership’ provides the skills, motivation, and practical advice you need to be an impactful leader. Tailored to help you lead with confidence learning how to create a positive change and implement innovative strategies that lead to success. A guide for everyone in leadership & leading yourself creating a legacy of positive change.Instagram: @kwadcastFB: @kwadcastTikTok: @kwadcastON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat challenges does mainstream medical education face in adequately training doctors in nutrition and metabolic health?How does improving metabolic health impact patient outcomes, especially in COVID-19?Why is personalized care crucial in managing metabolic health, and what role do continuous glucose monitors play?What barriers prevent underserved communities from accessing healthy food, and how can these barriers be addressed?What role does vitamin D play in metabolic health, particularly among individuals with darker skin tones?What long-term effects do deconditioning in the ICU have on muscle strength and overall health?How does suboptimal nutrition in hospitals contribute to inflammation and poor health outcomes?Why is a holistic approach addressing metabolic health and promoting muscle strength essential for overall well-being?What are some actionable steps individuals can take to improve their metabolic 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Jul 13, 2024 • 47min
Blood sugar crashes in the normal range? It could be Metabolic Hypoglycemia | Episode 197
In this episode I dive into why so many people I see are struggling with blood sugar crashes that may be in the normal or even high range. Often this is driven by a lack of metabolic flexibility which means the inability or decreased ability to burn stored energy like sugar in our liver, or body fat, as fuel. I talk about the different hormones at play when it comes to metabolic hypoglycemia which is a new term I’ve coined to help explain this confusing and often debilitating condition. Link for Blood Sugar Mastery enrollment: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmasteryPay in full code: LOVE300Payment plan code: 300OFFSTAY 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-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one you!

Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 21min
The Heavy Metal You've Never Heard of: Deuterium's Impact on Metabolic Health, How to Avoid It and Deplete It with Dr. Sara Pugh | Episode 196
TODAY'S SPONSORSTimeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offLightPath LED: Head to lightpathled.com & use the code DANIHEALTHTODAY'S GUESTDr. Sara Pugh has a background in genetics, biochemistry and biophysics and has worked on protein folding, dopamine receptors, membrane proteins genetic promoters in moss, statins & heart cells . She later trained in hypnosis , functional movement, functional neurology, ketogenic diets and quantum biology and has worked with clients since 2010. She has studied Christian mysticism, kabbalah and other religious practices by past civilizations along with medicinal plats. She is currently training with Dr Tom Cowan and spends time trying to decode Dr Kruse cryptic blogs to find his gems.Website: www.busysuperhuman.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/busy_superhuman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spugh01Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/busysuperhumanLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-pugh-/ON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat role does quantum biology play in understanding our body's response to light, water, and magnetism?How does deuterium affect mitochondrial function and overall metabolic health?What are a ketogenic diet's benefits and potential limitations in managing deuterium levels?How does the deuterium content in foods like milk, protein powders, and collagen supplements impact our health?Why does milk naturally contain higher deuterium levels, and how does this affect human consumption?What precautions should individuals take when choosing protein powders and collagen supplements regarding deuterium content?How can understanding quantum and circadian biology principles help optimize health outcomes?What practical steps can one take to reduce deuterium exposure in daily life?Why is moderation crucial when considering supplementation, especially in terms of deuterium levels?What advancements in quantum biology pave the way for personalized health approaches based on light, water, and magnetism?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 Blood Sugar Mastery! Enroll 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

Jul 6, 2024 • 57min
Where should I start when trying to optimize my blood sugar and insulin? Plus, why WILLPOWER alone doesn't work! | Solo Episode 195
People often say to me, "I know EXACTLY what to do; I just lack the willpower." I want to lovingly challenge you on both of those statements. I hope this knowledge will help you be easier on yourself and get out of the shame and blame cycle you have. In this episode, I talk about what it looks like when you're relying on willpower vs how I would start out working with someone. I give you some strategies to get started on your journey (or add in if you're not doing them). If you want to learn more, I'm hosting an information session for Blood Sugar Mastery called the 9 Pillars of Optimal Blood Sugar, Sunday, July 7th 2024. Get on the waitlist here: daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-mastery and you'll get the link (or replay)!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 Monday, July 8, 2024! Get on the waitlist now: daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and eve

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


