As winter nears in the southern hemisphere, I watched my cat this morning bathing in a pool of early morning sunlight - not with her back to the sun, but face forward (eyes closed).
Excellent article. I'm only 1/2 way through, but wanted to share that carotenoids are available in bee pollen. Thank you for the opportunity to contribute. The only supplement I take is locally sourced bee pollen. I also eat organic cayenne pepper frequently and often - processed without Ethylene Oxide (fumigant) and ideally non-irradiated - See pdf link (document page 18, last link in this comment).
(partial AI summary from a Yandex search 'bee pollen + carotenoids)
Bee pollen is a natural product made by worker bees when they collect nectar and pollen. It is characterized by a composition rich in phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and vitamins that act as free radicals scavengers, conferring antioxidant and antibacterial capacity to the matrix.
Some of the carotenoids identified in bee pollen are: β-carotene; cryptoxanthin; zeaxanthin; lutein.
And: Floral Pollen Bioactive Properties and Their Synergy in Honeybee Pollen
I have Iris software on my computer to reduce blue light, but still wonder if it is a good idea to look at the monitor first thing in the morning and at night. I have known about the benefit of getting natural light in your eyes for many years, but I am very nearsighted and when I take my glasses off outdoors, I can't do much...
Hi Kristin, that's a great question and comment. Yes absolutely I would definitely not look at the monitor if you can help it, as it's still not the real light we get from outdoors of course, but if you have to, you can wear amber/ red glasses. The potential dirty electricity and EMF coming off the screen can still mess with our eyes. Try it for a week and see if something changes? We'll be hosting a morning light "challenge" soon.
I did order a prescription pair of the orange glasses, but forgot my regular glasses have extra thin lenses so they aren't too heavy. The orange ones have a regular thickness and I can't wear them. They are so heavy they hurt my nose almost right away. Not using the computer for a week would not work for me. At least I don't have a cell phone... I have thought about the daylight computer, but not sure how that would work as I want it wired.
Thank you. This article was very interesting! What I learned about the eyes is fascinating! I gathered that the bottom line is to expose yourself to more natural light to fight obesity.
Thank you Mazel! I apologize for your confusion - I should have been more clear. Basically the "less light" India got was from electrosmog aka the invisible light pollution from electronics and cell towers, which disrupted the natural wavelengths of the sun.
People living further away from the equator need more "power" to their mitochondria from a weaker magnetic field, however they also get less UV, and UV drives metabolic pathways via melanocyte-stimulating hormone.
Light exposure is very individual and is on a case by case basis. I try to get at least 30 minutes first thing at sunrise, then throughout the day I get out for 20 minute stints at the very least. Whereabouts are you located?
LEDs are terrible and should be replaced asap with analog options like incandescent or red lights.
As winter nears in the southern hemisphere, I watched my cat this morning bathing in a pool of early morning sunlight - not with her back to the sun, but face forward (eyes closed).
I love it! Cats rule. Totally analog personality.
Excellent article. I'm only 1/2 way through, but wanted to share that carotenoids are available in bee pollen. Thank you for the opportunity to contribute. The only supplement I take is locally sourced bee pollen. I also eat organic cayenne pepper frequently and often - processed without Ethylene Oxide (fumigant) and ideally non-irradiated - See pdf link (document page 18, last link in this comment).
(partial AI summary from a Yandex search 'bee pollen + carotenoids)
Bee pollen is a natural product made by worker bees when they collect nectar and pollen. It is characterized by a composition rich in phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and vitamins that act as free radicals scavengers, conferring antioxidant and antibacterial capacity to the matrix.
Some of the carotenoids identified in bee pollen are: β-carotene; cryptoxanthin; zeaxanthin; lutein.
And: Floral Pollen Bioactive Properties and Their Synergy in Honeybee Pollen
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36890118/
You wouldn't believe what is allowed in your spices, and what is done to them in processing! (See document, page 15).
https://fsl.nmsu.edu/documents/haccpguideforspicesseasonings2006-2.pdf
I have Iris software on my computer to reduce blue light, but still wonder if it is a good idea to look at the monitor first thing in the morning and at night. I have known about the benefit of getting natural light in your eyes for many years, but I am very nearsighted and when I take my glasses off outdoors, I can't do much...
Hi Kristin, that's a great question and comment. Yes absolutely I would definitely not look at the monitor if you can help it, as it's still not the real light we get from outdoors of course, but if you have to, you can wear amber/ red glasses. The potential dirty electricity and EMF coming off the screen can still mess with our eyes. Try it for a week and see if something changes? We'll be hosting a morning light "challenge" soon.
I did order a prescription pair of the orange glasses, but forgot my regular glasses have extra thin lenses so they aren't too heavy. The orange ones have a regular thickness and I can't wear them. They are so heavy they hurt my nose almost right away. Not using the computer for a week would not work for me. At least I don't have a cell phone... I have thought about the daylight computer, but not sure how that would work as I want it wired.
I now have questions! 😃
1. I’m curious as to why India began getting less light when these companies moved in? Were people suddenly and increasingly indoors more?
2. According to this theory, would people living in areas far away from the equator always naturally be more obese due to insufficient sunlight?
3. Rather than snack on a carrot, snack on light…how do you know how much light exposure you should be getting?
4. How much blue light should people be getting? Are LED lights now filling our homes destroying our health?
Thank you. This article was very interesting! What I learned about the eyes is fascinating! I gathered that the bottom line is to expose yourself to more natural light to fight obesity.
Thank you Mazel! I apologize for your confusion - I should have been more clear. Basically the "less light" India got was from electrosmog aka the invisible light pollution from electronics and cell towers, which disrupted the natural wavelengths of the sun.
People living further away from the equator need more "power" to their mitochondria from a weaker magnetic field, however they also get less UV, and UV drives metabolic pathways via melanocyte-stimulating hormone.
Light exposure is very individual and is on a case by case basis. I try to get at least 30 minutes first thing at sunrise, then throughout the day I get out for 20 minute stints at the very least. Whereabouts are you located?
LEDs are terrible and should be replaced asap with analog options like incandescent or red lights.
Hope this helps clarify.