The Melatonin Question Last week, we explored why darkness is as essential to health as sunlight. As light exposure produces Vitamin D, darkness produces melatonin — both act as vital hormones, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, immune modulators, and mitochondrial...
Falling Back to Standard Time: Adjusting to Darkness and Maximizing Light So you’ve had a few days to adjust to that extra hour of sleep. The Bears and Wolves* among us get our annual moment to enjoy the orange glow they call sunrise, yet we all are grieving the...
The Easiest Fall Recipe That Supports Gut Health There’s something about the smell of squash roasting in the oven that screams the arrival of fall. The whole house fills with that earthy, comforting aroma. Last week, we talked about eating intuitively with the seasons...
Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About…Squash! Every autumn, I see yellow leaves, feel the crisp air, and—boom—I start fantasizing about squash! In soups, roasted, pureed, or tossed in salads. Even in pie, coffee drinks, and smoothies. Does this happen to you, too? That...
Fortifying for Fall: How to Keep Your Energy and Immunity Strong As we transition into shorter days, your body needs extra support to maintain energy, sleep quality, and immune resilience. Last week we talked about evening light strategies to protect melatonin...
Why You’re So Tired Lately (Hint: It’s Not Just You) As daylight dims, your body shifts gears—melatonin rises earlier, energy dips sooner. Learn how a few simple light tweaks can help you sync with the season (and sleep better too). Fall’s Circadian Shift: All of us...
