Obesity, Circadian Rhythms & Bluelight Toxicity with Matt Maruca

Join Dr. Stephanie on a dazzling journey through the world of
light in this illuminating podcast episode. Together with Matt
Maruca, the CEO of Ra Optics, they dive into everything from the
secrets of moonlight to the battle between sunscreen and
sunlight. Discover how blue light toxicity from indoor living
affects your hormones, drives obesity, and impairs
detoxification, all while exploring the unexpected links between
light, skin aging, appetite suppression, and even menstrual
cycles. Tune in for a radiant conversation that shines a light on
circadian misalignment and how to make things right.


Matt Maruca is the founder and CEO of Ra Optics, a company that
teaches about the essential role that light plays in health, and
develops advanced light therapy-based products. He founded Ra
Optics after a decade-long personal health journey that
ultimately led him to light. The discovery that we are ultimately
beings of light has led him to a profound interest in the nature
of consciousness and existence itself.
Links mentioned:

Go to https://raoptics.com/drstephanie and use code: DRSTEPHANIE
to get 10% off all Ra Optics products.


Lux Light Meter Pro -
https://apps.apple.com/app/lux-light-meter-pro/id1292598866


Sunscreen makers withdraw products found to contain
cancer-causing substance -
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/sunscreen-makers-withdraw-products-found-to-contain-cancer-causing-substance


Skin exposure to UVB light induces a skin-brain-gonad axis and
sexual behavior -
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8411113/


Connect with Matt on:
http://raoptics.com
https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet/
https://www.instagram.com/ra_optics/
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-light-diet/id1534261406


Episode Overview:
0:00:01 Cells communicate with ultraviolet light and its
paradoxical nature
0:03:15 Opening dialogue with guest on circadian and infradian
misalignment
0:06:59 Understanding the concept of full spectrum light and its
importance
0:10:10 The Power of Light in Evolution and Life
0:13:30 Understanding the Role of Blue Light and UV Light
0:19:17 The Disruption of Indoor Living and Lack of Blue
Light
0:22:28 The Misconceptions and Dangers of Sunscreen
0:28:28 Sunscreen: Is it Really Necessary?
0:32:53 The Role of Melanocytes Stimulating Hormone (MSH) in Sun
Protection
0:37:10 Harmful Chemicals and Seed Oils: A Cancer
Connection
0:44:52 Sunning the Perineum: A Hormone Augmentation
Technique?
0:46:05 The Fall of Clothing and the Nudist Perspective
0:54:02 Leptin Resistance and Disruption of Circadian
Rhythm
1:00:06 Impact of Contact Lenses and Corrective Surgery on
Vision
1:03:12 Epigenetic modification: Understanding the impact of
genes on vision
1:06:29 Moonlight and its potential influence on menstrual
cycles
1:11:30 The Influence of Outdoor Time on Menstrual Cycle
Alignment
1:14:30 The Benefits of Blue Light Blocking Glasses
1:20:07 Using Red Lenses for Nighttime Protection


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