Chapter
The Importance of Blue Light in Awakening Your Body's Natural Rhythms
14:19 - 22:14 (07:55)
This transcript discusses the importance of blue light, which is the exact wavelength of light that triggers activation of neurons, in regulating the body's natural rhythms to help you feel alert and refreshed throughout the day.
Clips
Blue light can help activate cells in our eyes that regulate our sleep and wake cycles, making it important to view early in the day.
14:19 - 17:52 (03:33)
Summary
Blue light can help activate cells in our eyes that regulate our sleep and wake cycles, making it important to view early in the day. However, historically, blue light has been consumed as a tincture to make pupils dilate, particularly by women in some areas of Europe.
ChapterThe Importance of Blue Light in Awakening Your Body's Natural Rhythms
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Early morning sunlight exposure can help regulate your cortisol levels and positively affect a range of biological functions and brain state.
17:52 - 20:05 (02:13)
Summary
Early morning sunlight exposure can help regulate your cortisol levels and positively affect a range of biological functions and brain state.
ChapterThe Importance of Blue Light in Awakening Your Body's Natural Rhythms
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
Setting a regular sleep schedule and exposing yourself to natural light in the morning can help to set and regulate your body's circadian rhythm.
20:05 - 22:14 (02:08)
Summary
Setting a regular sleep schedule and exposing yourself to natural light in the morning can help to set and regulate your body's circadian rhythm.