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The bidirectional relationship between vision and internal state
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Our internal state can drive changes in our breathing and vision and vice versa. The central circadian clock communicates with the brain and body about whether metabolism should be high or low and whether we should feel like moving or not.
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Our eyes do more than just see the world; they also communicate with our circadian clock and other parts of the brain and body.
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Eye health
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Our eyes do more than just see the world; they also communicate with our circadian clock and other parts of the brain and body. Additionally, changes in our experiences and emotions can affect the physical properties of our eyes and alter the information that our brain receives.
ChapterThe bidirectional relationship between vision and internal state
Episode#521: Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Optimizing Sleep, Enhancing Performance, Reducing Anxiety, Increasing Testosterone, and Using the Body to Control the Mind
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
By expanding our field of view and relaxing our eyes, we can turn off the stress mechanisms that drive our internal state towards stress, and leverage our visual system and breathing system to take control.
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Internal state
Summary
By expanding our field of view and relaxing our eyes, we can turn off the stress mechanisms that drive our internal state towards stress, and leverage our visual system and breathing system to take control.