The Moon’s Influence on Your Biology & The Dark Moon Phase with Massami Covey

Episode Highlights With Masami Covey

• The connection of the moon to our biology
• The lunar calendar vs solar calendar focus on biology 
• Why the circadian rhythm is not exactly 24 hours! 
• A fascinating study on melatonin production and pineal gland with lunar rhythm
• Why melatonin decreases during the full moon
• Deep sleep can decrease by as much as 30% leading up to the full moon
• What moon bathing is 
• A reason to take HCL, especially around the full moon, because digestion can slow down
• The connection between lunar cycles and menstrual cycles
• Why melatonin is so important
• What the glymphatic system is, and how to support it to remove metabolic waste
• A quick practice that you can try to help support the body around the full moon with head massage
• What oil cycling is and how it can be beneficial (and how to do it correctly)
• Why taking certain oils as capsules is important because they oxidize quickly
• How to support melatonin naturally 
• Yet another reason to get morning sunlight, but also nighttime moon exposure

Resources We Mention

• Masami Covey - Website
• Masami Covey - YouTube