195. The Energy Connection: How Sunlight Governs Circadian Rhythms, Mitochondria, and Hormonal Well-being with Dr. Amy Shah

Dr. Amy Shah joins us again to further break down how the body responds to light. We learn that light controls the part of our brain that directs sex hormones, hunger signals, sleep rhythms and more. Topics discussed on this episode include:
Infradian rhythms

Circadian rhythms

Ultradian rhythms

The role of melatonin

Brain as the central clock vs. cells as the peripheral clock

The effects of changing time zones

How light affects dopamine in the gut

The best time to eat for optimal digestion

Coffee and your hormones

Ayurvedic body types

Hormones and weight gain

Cycles of detoxification

Circadian fasting rhythms

GET 15% OFF YOUR FIRST PALEOVALLEY ORDER AT:www.paleovalley.com/thehealthinstituteDr. Amy Shah’s Website: amymdwellness.comFollow Dr. Amy Shah’s on Instagram:@fastingmdDr. Amy Shah’s New book: I’m So Effing HungryListen to Part 1, Episode #167: https://apple.co/3IKqwti