How can you increase melatonin naturally?

How can you increase melatonin naturally?

Melatonin is needed for overall health but is best known as the sleep hormone. Without adequate levels or if its release at night-time is being suppressed by artificial blue light, you will experience poor sleep. Read for easy ways to naturally boost your melatonin.

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March 17, 2021
Is blue light harming my kid’s development?

Is blue light harming my kid’s development?

Are my kids being harmed by too much blue light? Blue light is damaging sleep, moods, and brain focus in the short-term. Longer-term, lack of sleep is detrimental to our mitochondria, leading to chronic illnesses such as cancer and diabetes.

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March 15, 2021
How to adjust to daylight saving time - this Sunday

How to adjust to daylight saving time - this Sunday

Daylight saving time change happens this Sunday. This time change plays havoc with our circadian rhythm but you can prepare for it. The best way is to adjust your bedtime routine by 20 minutes each night, starting this Thursday.

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March 10, 2021
Is blue light affecting my kid’s sleep?

Is blue light affecting my kid’s sleep?

Kid's are even more affected by blue light at night than adults are. Their eyes are more sensitive, pupils are larger, and they tend to stare at screens at a closer range. Blocking blue light will protect their sleep patterns and long term health.

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March 08, 2021
Should kids wear blue light glasses?

Should kids wear blue light glasses?

Kids screen-time has sky rocketed, especially the last 12 months. What is all this screen-time doing to their health? Blue light from these devices is disrupting their sleep and causing eye issues. They need to protection and it needs to be effective.

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March 03, 2021
What else is Melatonin good for?

What else is Melatonin good for?

Melatonin is more than just a sleep hormone. It has antioxidant and anti-aging benefits too. Making it even more important to protect its natural production and secretion.



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March 01, 2021
How much sun should I get daily?

How much sun should I get daily?

Getting sun every day is important for your health, but the sun provides different benefits throughout the day. Early morning and late afternoon sun is best for your circadian rhythm, midday sun is best for increasing your vitamin D content.

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February 22, 2021
Can I get vitamin D on a cloudy day?

Can I get vitamin D on a cloudy day?

The synthesis of vitamin D is triggered by skin exposure to ultraviolet light. Even on a cloudy day, the level of ultraviolet light is sufficient enough to activate this response.

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February 17, 2021
Can you get vitamin D through a window?

Can you get vitamin D through a window?

Increasing your vitamin D levels is critical to strong bones and overall health. Sunlight is your best source but most glass windows filter out UVB, so sitting near a sunny window is not going to help you.  

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February 15, 2021
How to sun tan safely and get the benefits of sunlight daily

How to sun tan safely and get the benefits of sunlight daily

Sun exposure is critical for our health. We have an inbuilt defense mechanism protecting us from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) - melanin. By gradually building up your melanin content, you can reap all the benefits the sun provides. 

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February 10, 2021
Matt Maruca The Light Diet

The Light Diet: Optimized Health Through Light

The Light Diet is a culmination of over 8 years of research and self experimentation to find the solution to my poor health. During this journey, I discovered the most important factor for living our best life – LIGHT. Please take advantage of my learnings from the experts and make changes to improve your own life. 



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February 09, 2021
How to get Vitamin D – the most effective way

How to get Vitamin D – the most effective way

Vitamin D is needed for strong bones, immunity, and prevention of many chronic diseases.  The sun is the best source of this nutrient, particularly Ultraviolet light (UV), triggering the synthesis of vitamin D. We need it daily for the best results. 



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February 08, 2021