Afraid of the Sun? Why We Need to Rethink Sunlight | Zaid K. Dahhaj

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I’m joined by sunlight and circadian biology educator Zaid K. Dahhaj to talk about one of the most misunderstood foundations of health: sunlight and circadian helath. We get into how light and darkness influence our hormones, metabolism, skin, sleep, and overall health, and why I believe getting outside deserves a much bigger place in our wellness routines.
Topics Discussed:
→ How does sunlight affect hormones and metabolism?
→ Why is morning sunlight important for circadian rhythm?
→ How does nighttime light affect sleep and recovery?
→ What is the connection between sunlight and skin health?
→ How does modern indoor living affect our circadian rhythm?
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On This Episode We Cover:
→00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:48 - Zaid’s Background + Circadian Biology
→ 00:02:22 - Morning Sunlight + Hormones
→ 00:05:28 - Skin Pigmentation + Evolution
→ 00:07:22 - Sunlight + Immune Health
→ 00:12:27 - Vitamin D + Seasonal Depression
→ 00:15:16 - Circadian Rhythm + Skin Health
→ 00:18:04 - Sunlight, Blood Sugar + Metabolism
→ 00:21:58 - Nighttime Eating + Insulin Resistance
→ 00:25:06 - Nighttime Cravings + Blood Sugar
→ 00:26:28 - Alcohol, Sleep + Acid Reflux
→ 00:29:00 - Sunlight + Skin Cancer
→ 00:32:20 - UV Exposure + DNA Repair
→ 00:35:52 - Melanin + Skin Repair
→ 00:37:28 - Heliotherapy + Sunlight Therapy
→ 00:43:24 - Sunlight + Gut Health
→ 00:46:36 - Hormesis + Sun Tolerance
→ 00:53:40 - Artificial Light + Circadian Rhythm
→ 00:55:26 - Indoor Living + LED Lighting
→ 00:59:00 - Sunlight + Skin Adaptation
→ 01:03:14 - Sunlight + Long-Term Health
→ 01:09:06 - Artificial Lighting + Ambiance
→ 01:10:42 - Where to Find Zaid
Further Listening:
→ The Truth About Sunlight Deficiency | Jonathan Jarecki
Check Out Zaid Dahhaj:
→ Instagram
→ Website
→ Substack
→ TikTok
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