S17: E7: How to Sync Your Body with Nature: Using Light & Temperature for an Old-Fashioned Health Boost

What if the light around you is messing with your health more than you realize? In this episode, the amazing Johnna Sutton of Sutton Nutrition is back to talk about how artificial light, blue light exposure, and circadian rhythms impact our energy, sleep, and overall well-being. We dive into how to adjust your routine with the seasons, why cold winter temps are good, and practical steps to use light to have more energy and better sleep. If you've ever felt out of sync but couldn't figure out why, this conversation is for you!Podcast Episode HighlightsThe history of circadian rhythmModern culture's view on discomfortScience of circadian rhythmThe three big things that affect your bodyHow light affects your bodyHow to adjust our routines to fix our circadian healthHow temperatures affect our bodiesHow food affects our bodiesFinal thoughts on living with nature and modernityBest steps for where to start fixing your circadian rhythmResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453Follow Johnna’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suttonoutdoorsmt/Montana Functional Health: https://mfhcare.com/ and Johnna's article here: https://mfhcare.com/article/get-your-light-right/Listen in to my other interview with Johnna Sutton here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-17-episode-2-the-missing-piece-mastering-nutrition-for-the-homesteaderOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!