3/2/24

Circadian Rhythms & Adding Sunlight to Your Curriculum

Mindy discussed the role of sunlight on the microbiome, emphasizing that the majority of the body's microbes reside in the gut. Mindy explained how sunlight impacts the rest of the body. She also touched upon the concept of leaky gut, a condition where the lining of the digestive tract becomes inflamed and allows toxins to enter the bloodstream, contributing to most chronic diseases. The issue of antibiotic use was also raised, with the speaker noting that antibiotics can create an imbalanced environment in the gut microbiome, potentially leading to overgrowth of certain microbes.
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