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Hack Your Body Clock: The Secret To Energy & Longevity

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Welcome to the Triple P Life Podcast!

In this episode, Dr. Jay LaGuardia dives deep into a topic rarely discussed but profoundly impacting your daily life - circadian rhythms. Dr. Jay explores how these internal 24-hour cycles regulate everything from sleep and hormone production to metabolism and cognitive function. If you've ever felt off after daylight saving time changes or struggled with energy levels despite doing "everything right," this episode reveals the missing piece of your health puzzle.

What You'll Learn:
  • What circadian rhythms actually are - Your body's internal 24-hour clock controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus in your hypothalamus
  • The power of light as the primary environmental cue that dictates your body's rhythms and overall health
  • How sunlight functions as a nutrient containing a full spectrum of light frequencies (infrared, ultraviolet, and ambient) that each play unique roles in your biology
  • Why your mitochondria are light-sensitive and how different light frequencies optimize their function
  • The dangers of EMF exposure from modern technologies and practical steps to reduce your exposure
  • Why children are more vulnerable to EMF radiation than adults due to thinner skulls and rapidly changing cells
  • The truth about sunlight exposure - it's not the sun that's harmful, but rather the length of exposure and dietary factors like seed oils
  • How to optimize your circadian rhythms through strategic light exposure, meal timing, exercise, and sleep practices
Practical Strategies You Can Implement Today:
  1. Reduce EMF exposure by using speakerphone instead of holding your phone to your ear, keeping devices off your body, and putting your WiFi router on a timer at night
  2. Optimize sun exposure by getting morning sunlight, gradually building your "solar callus," and reducing seed oils in your diet
  3. Enhance indoor environments with full spectrum lighting (aim for 10,000 lux) and open windows for unfiltered sunlight
  4. Block blue light in the evening using blue-light blocking glasses and device filters
  5. Maintain consistent meal times with larger meals during daylight hours
  6. Exercise strategically with morning workouts and avoiding intense exercise before bed
  7. Support sleep quality by keeping your bedroom cool (around 60-63°F) and considering supplements like magnesium or glycine if needed

Dr. Jay emphasizes that understanding and optimizing your circadian rhythms isn't just about better sleep—it's about enhancing your energy, metabolism, longevity, and overall daily performance by aligning your lifestyle with your natural biological clock.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Circadian Rhythms 02:11 - Understanding Your Internal Clock 04:50 - The Power of Light on Health 07:15 - Mitochondria as Cellular Powerhouses 10:05 - EMF Dangers and Health Impacts 12:40 - Practical Steps to Reduce EMF Exposure 15:12 - Sunlight as Essential Mitochondrial Fuel 18:08 - Optimizing Sun Exposure Safely 21:35 - Morning Light and Your Circadian Clock 24:05 - Strategies for Better Sleep Cycles 26:15 - Final Tips and Conclusion

Find all things Triple P Life by visiting the website. Follow Dr. Jay: Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube Get Dr. Jay’s Book: Change Your Mind Change Your Destiny Find all the nutrition and supplement products Triple P Nutrition has to offer here.

  continue reading

409 episodes

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Welcome to the Triple P Life Podcast!

In this episode, Dr. Jay LaGuardia dives deep into a topic rarely discussed but profoundly impacting your daily life - circadian rhythms. Dr. Jay explores how these internal 24-hour cycles regulate everything from sleep and hormone production to metabolism and cognitive function. If you've ever felt off after daylight saving time changes or struggled with energy levels despite doing "everything right," this episode reveals the missing piece of your health puzzle.

What You'll Learn:
  • What circadian rhythms actually are - Your body's internal 24-hour clock controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus in your hypothalamus
  • The power of light as the primary environmental cue that dictates your body's rhythms and overall health
  • How sunlight functions as a nutrient containing a full spectrum of light frequencies (infrared, ultraviolet, and ambient) that each play unique roles in your biology
  • Why your mitochondria are light-sensitive and how different light frequencies optimize their function
  • The dangers of EMF exposure from modern technologies and practical steps to reduce your exposure
  • Why children are more vulnerable to EMF radiation than adults due to thinner skulls and rapidly changing cells
  • The truth about sunlight exposure - it's not the sun that's harmful, but rather the length of exposure and dietary factors like seed oils
  • How to optimize your circadian rhythms through strategic light exposure, meal timing, exercise, and sleep practices
Practical Strategies You Can Implement Today:
  1. Reduce EMF exposure by using speakerphone instead of holding your phone to your ear, keeping devices off your body, and putting your WiFi router on a timer at night
  2. Optimize sun exposure by getting morning sunlight, gradually building your "solar callus," and reducing seed oils in your diet
  3. Enhance indoor environments with full spectrum lighting (aim for 10,000 lux) and open windows for unfiltered sunlight
  4. Block blue light in the evening using blue-light blocking glasses and device filters
  5. Maintain consistent meal times with larger meals during daylight hours
  6. Exercise strategically with morning workouts and avoiding intense exercise before bed
  7. Support sleep quality by keeping your bedroom cool (around 60-63°F) and considering supplements like magnesium or glycine if needed

Dr. Jay emphasizes that understanding and optimizing your circadian rhythms isn't just about better sleep—it's about enhancing your energy, metabolism, longevity, and overall daily performance by aligning your lifestyle with your natural biological clock.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Circadian Rhythms 02:11 - Understanding Your Internal Clock 04:50 - The Power of Light on Health 07:15 - Mitochondria as Cellular Powerhouses 10:05 - EMF Dangers and Health Impacts 12:40 - Practical Steps to Reduce EMF Exposure 15:12 - Sunlight as Essential Mitochondrial Fuel 18:08 - Optimizing Sun Exposure Safely 21:35 - Morning Light and Your Circadian Clock 24:05 - Strategies for Better Sleep Cycles 26:15 - Final Tips and Conclusion

Find all things Triple P Life by visiting the website. Follow Dr. Jay: Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube Get Dr. Jay’s Book: Change Your Mind Change Your Destiny Find all the nutrition and supplement products Triple P Nutrition has to offer here.

  continue reading

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