{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F99a15e4d-4594-4211-bdce-b8d44e072845","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"EP 079: The Impact of Complete Solar Spectrum On Our Bodies","description":"\u201cMelatonin is the body\u2019s most effective antioxidant,\u201d declares Scott Zimmerman, who published a groundbreaking paper on subcellular melatonin, which has completely altered our understanding of how the hormone is produced in the body. \n \nAs it turns out, melatonin is not solely produced by the pineal gland but in all of our mitochondria. It works to soothe the cortisol that is produced when we engage in nearly any activity, including exercise. \n \nOn today\u2019s episode of The Quantum Biology Collective podcast, Scott dispels common misconceptions including just how deeply different types of light penetrate the body. Our modern indoor environment\u2014from hospitals to homes, windows and screens\u2014 prevents us from accessing all of the near-infrared light that we were born to absorb and that is so vital to our health. \n \nThis is most especially important for children, Scott says. Due to body size and hormonal activity, they are most affected by light, and will suffer the most if we don\u2019t change our current lifestyles. \n \nJoin today\u2019s discussion to learn how nature amplifies our absorption of near-infrared light and why not all blue light is bad. \n \nQuotes\n\u201cSo the body seems to have this kind of yin yang thing going on with the different types of hormones. You want to have the stress hormone response of cortisol to deal with, you know, it shuts down your immune system, it localizes, increases energy production, it does all these good things. But if you keep it up there, then you\u2019ve got a problem. So it appears that the melatonin that's being generated in response to the stressor is greater than, equal to, or greater than the cortisol levels, and it tends to suppress the cortisol and get us back down to calm back down.\u201d (14:15 | Scott Zimmerman) \n\u201cWe've underestimated how the interactions between, you'll see a paper on melatonin, you'll see a paper on cortisol, you'll see a paper on other different hormone levels, but the reality is, is they're working in tandem.\u201d (15:02 | Scott Zimmerman)\n\u201cFor whatever reason, sunlight is lowest on the list. We will come up with every other reason\u2014the food, the exercise, the whatever\u2014but sunlight\u2026 I guess everybody thinks they just have a right to it; they just don\u2019t take advantage of it, is the problem. And it is free, it\u2019s pretty easy to take advantage of.\u201d (40:14 | Scott Zimmerman) \n \nLinks\n \nBon Charge Discount Code: at checkout enter the code: QBC to receive 15% off\nhttps://us.boncharge.com/collections/blue-light-blocking-glasses\n**If you're in the US and have a Health Savings Account (HSA or FSA) BonCharge products are an eligible expense**\nConnect with Scott Zimmerman:\nWebsite: Niralighting.com\nMelatonin Research: https://www.melatonin-research.net/index.php/MR/article/view/19\nTo receive a FREE infographic of the Ideal Circadian Day and join our email list: https://www.quantumbiologycollective.com/qbc-newsletter-aqb\nTo find a practitioner who understands quantum biology: www.quantumbiologycollective.org\nTo see details about the Applied Quantum Certification: www.appliedquantumbiology.com\nFollow on Instagram and Facebook: @quantumbiologycollecitve\nTwitter: @quantumhealthtv\n \n \nPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cbb5c396-df69-4044-8509-23c48d866507/RAC-Podcast-1.jpg"}