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29 // Zaid K. Dahhaj on all things circadian biology, the real truth about sunlight, skin health, how we "age", melanin & having a tan, & so much more!


Season 1 Episode 29


This episode I was joined by the incredible Zaid K. Dahhaj who is so knowledgable when it comes to circadian biology & sunlight.

We cover SO much, & I asked a lot of questions that came from you guys.

Listen with an open mind & let's start re thinking how we see the sun to optimise our health & longevity.

๐ŸŒž How does the sun actually improve our physical and mental health?ย 

๐ŸŒž What melanin is and itโ€™s benefits

๐ŸŒž What having a tan ACTUALLY does for usย 

๐ŸŒž The relationship of the sun & artificial light & skin health/ageing

๐ŸŒž How to safely & effectively be out in the sun

๐ŸŒž How nature provides us with natural skin care that we all spend $$$โ€™s on

๐ŸŒž The roles sunrise & sunset play for our circadian rhythms

๐ŸŒž The healing effects of sunsetย 

๐ŸŒž How regular + adequate sun exposure is protective of all chronic disease (including C)

๐ŸŒž What to do if you live in an area that doesnโ€™t get a lot of sunlightย 

๐ŸŒž Recommendations if you have to wake up before the sun / canโ€™t get morning sunlightย 

๐ŸŒž Why you MUST have a window open at home, work, while driving

๐ŸŒž What to know if you are worried about sun damage or it โ€œageingโ€ you

๐ŸŒž A day in Zaidโ€™s life optimising his light environment

๐ŸŒž Benefits of sunlight & especially UVA rise for our thyroidย 

๐ŸŒž Zaidโ€™s opinion on sunscreen

๐ŸŒž What heliotherapy is & how it can optimise your health

๐ŸŒž Should we wear sunglasses?

๐ŸŒž Health benefits of the sun for our eyes

๐ŸŒž The importance of eating before sunset

๐ŸŒž Zaidโ€™s journey & why he is so passionate about circadian biology

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Published on 10ย months, 3ย weeks ago






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