Are these really a problem? Breaking down the science & practical application...

Bringing some nuance to one of my most frequently asked questions...

Lately I've been taking a look at some of my most frequently asked questions to create more free content here in the newsletter & more in depth lessons in my flagship course: The 21 Day Leptin Reset.

So far I've added lessons on (and done free newsletter articles about): Mitochondrial Haplotype , Determining calories (and macros), Emotional eating & Troubleshooting Northern latitudes and Circadian Biology. (click here to preview all the lessons in the 21 Day Leptin Reset Course)​

Today we are going to dive into concerns over sunglasses, contacts, glasses, lasik & cataracts (and if you have the 21 Day Leptin Reset - this brand new lesson should have populated into the introduction section today!).

Keep reading for the full article....

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What you actually need to know!

A little background if you are new here: When light enters your eye, it plays a crucial role in regulating the body's circadian rhythms through its interaction with the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN).

Since every single cell & organ system in your body has a circadian clock in front of it (we are meant to release hormones, undergo repair/detox, change body temperature for optimal sleep, and so much more - in response to the light entering our eyes) - it is important that we are careful not to filter out too much natural light.

Your eyes, brain & skin are constantly in communication & UV light is crucial for serotonin production, (which is converted into that night's melatonin) dopamine production, alpha MSH (which helps to regulate your appetite) & tells your skin that it needs to make urocanic acid and melanin to help protect you from stronger sunlight (see paper).​

When we wear sunglasses we are more prone to sunburn, hormone imbalance (can tell your body to stop making cortisol during the day) & they can make you more prone to depression (see paper).​

HOWEVER - It is still important to protect your eyes if you are on sand, snow, water, concrete (anywhere there is an unnatural glare) - or if you feel you cannot see well while driving. Please use your best discretion & know that you CAN still damage your eyes if you look directly at the sun. Bon Charge has more circadian friendly sunglasses - use code quantumpod to save on yours​

If your eyes are extremely sensitive to sunlight - start with morning sunlight - which is rich in red & near infrared & small doses. Wear a hat & seek shade when possible. Avoid wearing sunglasses all the time (this article is not advising the use of sunglasses all the time & is not medical advice) & give yourself breaks to see natural light through the day, and slowly build up your tolerance.

Now to eyeglasses

Eyeglasses do block out UV - but please keep yourself safe! Go somewhere and sit down to get natural light (so you do not trip and fall) & you can also slide your glasses down to the edge of your nose.

​VivaRays makes eyeglasses with less UV filter & prescription blue blockers - use code YOGI for 15% off ​

Contacts

Alcon brand (Dailies) is the only brand I am aware of that does not use a UV filter on their contacts

Here is a post that talks more about more circadian friendly contact choices - click here.

Lasik & Cataract Surgery

What I am about to say here might be disagreed upon by many other Quantum/Circadian Practitioners - but we have photoreceptors on our skin (literally all over our bodies) AND our bodies are AMAZING at adapting to change.

There is no un-doing these surgeries & you can absolutely still get benefits from going outside in the morning & being in natural sunlight!

When you truly study Quantum Biology - you can see that we only know the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how the body operates on a bio-electrical basis & light hitting your eyes/brain are very capable of adapting after these surgeries.

In other words - do not stress over things that are already done!

Stress can alter mitochondrial function up to 30% (see with work of Dr. Martin Picard) - so your perception of your ability to heal is AS IMPORTANT as all of the protocols here.

Control what you can & you are further down the road than 99% of people.

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In Health 🌞,

Sarah

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PS - This newsletter is not medical advice nor a substitute for 1:1 care with a trusted practitioner!