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importance of sleep
consistent high-quality sleep is crucial for health and performance, affecting metabolism, immune function and cognitive abilities
circadian rhytms
every cell in the body has its own circadian rhythm and symchronizing these rhythms through exposure to natural light helps optimize sleep and daily functioning
exposure to natural light
it is important to get natural light within an hour of waking up to set the body’s internal clock, improve alertness, and trigger a cortisol peak, which regulates mood and focus
timing of cortisol pulses
morning light exposure helps synchronize the cortisol pulse which is essential for energy, mood, and alertness
dopamine and motivation
sunlight triggers dopamine release which plays a key role in motivation and pursuit not just pleasure
light exposure for eyes and skin
exposure for both the eyes and the skin improves mood increases testosterone levels and boots overall energy