The Importance of the Circadian Rhythm and Why Biological Timing Is Everything With Alex Dimitrov

Episode Highlights With Alex What circadian biology is and understanding the foundational aspects of it The big factors that impact circadian rhythms How light, temperature, and food timing affect circadian rhythms and sleep Why blue light isn’t bad but why timing matters so much More reasons why morning sunlight is so important Sunlight can help stimulate the mitochondria and even help thyroid function How to optimally time light exposure Why social media exposure at night can interfere with sleep beyond just the light exposure Every organ has a clock and the master clock in the brain is largely controlled by light What chronotypes are and how these can shift over time and phases of life A light device that can help in rainy or dark climates or for people who can’t get optimal daily light 97% of night shift workers are still sticking to circadian cues of day shift and how this is tough on circadian rhythms Tips for optimizing light for shift workers or people who have to work at night Ways to help minimize jet lag when traveling Resources We Mention AYO - Circadian Health Wearable (Use code wellnessmama for discount) Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl