The Light Roast Podcast
Brought to you by Ashley Taylor from @ashleytaylorwellness --- Ashley is an RN of 12 years, as well as a Board-Certified, Functional Medicine Health Coach and has learned so much from both the conventional and alternative health care systems! --- As always, one size does not fit all and this is not medical advice. Everything on this podcast is shared for educational and entertainment purposes only. --- On this podcast, we talk about all things health/wellness, optimization, and lightly roasting the madness that is this current reality! --- Ashley is known for being an open-book, exploring alternative wellness practices, and respecting that each adult has the right to autonomy and to make their own choices regarding their health and lifestyle. What works for one person is not necessarily right or appropriate for another person. --- This podcast is here to inspire you to learn new ways to improve your quality of life and take your power back! --- Episodes are a mix of solo episodes and guest episodes. Feel free to make any suggestions for guests/topics by emailing ashley@ashleytaylorwellness.com. Find the podcast on IG @thelightroastpodcast --- Please leave a review for the podcast, so that I can help reach more people, bring on amazing guests, and continue to run this podcast free of charge to the listeners!
The Light Roast Podcast
018 - Why Light Is The Missing Piece To Wellness & The Power Of Sleep And Melatonin With Matt Maruca
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1:24 - Ashley and then Matt’s story with light
7:08 - Light is the foundational energy for all life on earth
9:06 - The solar spectrum
13:37 - 4th phase water, Dr. Gerald Pollack “Fourth Phase of Water” book
14:19 - The excess blue light issue
18:00 - Power of melatonin
19:53 - Our natural rhythm of activity & repair
21:12 - The effects of Ra Optics on Sleep - quantified by Oura
24:00 - How Ashley reduces blue light at night
31:47 - What things can people do to improve their light wellness?
33:45 - Core parts of the “light diet”
35:17 - Tips on letting light into the eyes
39:26 - D-minder app, and pay attention to the UV index
41:21 - When Matt recommends wearing daylight blue blockers
47:44 - Is flicker free important?
49:22 - Why incandescent bulbs are great
49:50 - Edison bulbs that have LED are not the solution
52:22 - Matt’s favorite way to add back near-infrared light - SaunaSpace: https://sauna.space/ashleytaylorwellness code: ashleytaylorwellness
54:08 - Receptors on our skin
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