Join Heather Boyd as she talks to Carrie Bennett, a health educator in the emerging field of quantum biology, about using light to optimize health and sleep.  Carrie has a background in biology, nutrition and body work.  Her work is focused on supporting clients by translating and applying research and knowledge about using light and water for promoting optimal health.In this episode, Heather and Carrie talk about:Quantum Biology: what is it?How to use natural light exposure to improve sleep and healthThe value of true darkness at nightThe biology of ultraviolet lightWhat times of day to consider light exposureCarrie’s simple recommendations for increasing light exposure safelyUVA’s link to serotonin, melatonin, and tryptophanSunlight’s link to serotonin and healthy bowel movementsHow where you place your lighting impacts your circadian rhythmRed light blue light: what colour and kind of bulbs are best?Why you can still get the benefits of light sitting on the grass in the shade of a tree Mentioned in this episode:My Circadian AppHooga lightsThe Carnegie CurvePublished Research about concepts covered in this episode:Red blood cells have a negative charge; zeta potential; Rouleaux Formation https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3415751/Earthing restores negative charge on red blood cells https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3576907/Environmental light exposure and melatonin https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9855654/Where you can find Carrie:carriebwellness.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/carriebwellness/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@carriebwellnessPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@QuantumConversationsPodcastWhat you can do next:Subscribe to this podcast and share it with a friend!Download the Baby Sleep Connection Podcast Listener Guide at www.familysleep.ca/links⁠Work with Heather⁠ inside the Confident & Connected Baby Sleep group program or one-on-one.Find previous episodes of the podcast at infantsleep.ca/podcastCredits:🎵 Music: Jordan Wood

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