Light Up Your Metabolism

The Best Times of Day to Get Sunlight for better Blood Sugar & Insulin Sensitivity | Episode 276


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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Light Up Your Metabolism, Danielle Hamilton explores how sunlight is one of the most powerful and underutilized tools for improving metabolic health, balancing blood sugar, supporting hormone function, and healing from conditions like PCOS. Sharing her personal story of reintroducing carbohydrates without negative symptoms, Danielle explains how different types of light (infrared, UVA, UVB, and visible light) impact mitochondrial function, circadian rhythm, hormone signaling, and overall energy production. This episode reframes sunlight as an essential part of metabolic healing, not something to be feared or avoided.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

  • Why early morning infrared light is essential for supporting mitochondrial function, blood sugar regulation, and melatonin production
  • How UVA light plays a critical role in regulating leptin sensitivity, appetite, thyroid function, and mood
  • Why relying on short midday sun exposure or only catching sunrise light is not enough to support metabolic health
  • The distinct role of UVB light in vitamin D synthesis and why supplements cannot replicate its full benefits
  • How light therapy and consistent sun exposure improved Danielle's eyesight, dry eyes, and night vision post-LASIK
  • The science of structured water, redox signaling, and melanin as biological energy sources influenced by light
  • How sunscreen use may interfere with vitamin D production and how to build solar resilience safely based on skin type
  • How to tailor light exposure by skin tone and geographic location, using the Fitzpatrick scale and the MyCircadian app
  • Danielle’s personal experience of resolving chronic constipation and improving fasting blood sugar through strategic light exposure
  • Introduction to SunSense UV Bead Bracelets as a practical tool to monitor real-time UV exposure and support safe sun practices


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