47 min

#109 Get Better Sleep, Metabolism, Energy and Eye Health with Jena S. Griffith, RDN, IHC Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

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"π‘Šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘œπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘  90-95% π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘‘π‘–π‘šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀𝑒'π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ 𝑔𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘šπ‘’π‘ π‘ π‘Žπ‘”π‘’π‘  π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑠𝑒𝑛 π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝑀𝑒 β„Žπ‘Žπ‘£π‘’ 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘£π‘’π‘™π‘œπ‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘–π‘œπ‘™π‘œπ‘”π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘¦ π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘–π‘›π‘’π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑔𝑒𝑑- 𝑀𝑒'π‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑁𝑂𝑇 𝑔𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘!"


In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life podcast, I talk to one of my favorite people, Jena S. Griffith, about the science behind morning light and its effect on our overall health especially in terms of sleep and eye health.
Here are some of the key takeaways:


[08:11] What morning light provides and what we're missing?[15:40] Significance of melatonin production[22:20] Full spectrum light composition and its specific effects on overall health[34:12] Mechanism of how melatonin degraded by blue lightMentioned in this episode:


Health and Light Book by John OttMitochondrial Health by Dr. Douglas WallaceDminder appJena received her Bachelor of Science and completed her dietetic internship with a nutrition education concentration at the University of Northern Colorado. Before that, she earned certifications from the Institute of the Psychology of Eating and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition that enabled her to practice as an Integrative Health Coach. Jena has maintained a private nutrition practice and serves as the lead nutrition instructor for Albemarle county’s community education program. Currently, she is the director for Culpeper Wellness Foundation, and Powell Wellness Center, the top-ranking medical wellness in Virginia, USA.


For more than 15 years, Jena has immersed herself in research and education in the fields of health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness. Her mission is to compassionately support, educate and inspire people to lead energetic, healthy, and joyful lives.

Interested in The Case Study Mastermind for health professionals? Email hello@christabiegler.com with your story and why you want to be considered.Β 


The Mastermind is a group of health professionals reviewing different case study topics each week to accelerate clinical confidence in a variety of functional lab testing, conditions, and symptoms.


Thanks to our episode sponsor Manitoba Milling flaxseed and flax milk, the finest milled flax available on the market because they use only high-quality seeds that stay fresh. You can use the code β€œ25christa” for 25% off your first order at manitobaflax.com and the same code for 25% flax on Amazon. For 25% milk on Amazon use the code β€œ25ChristaB”.




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"π‘Šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘œπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘  90-95% π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘‘π‘–π‘šπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀𝑒'π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ 𝑔𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘šπ‘’π‘ π‘ π‘Žπ‘”π‘’π‘  π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑠𝑒𝑛 π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝑀𝑒 β„Žπ‘Žπ‘£π‘’ 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘£π‘’π‘™π‘œπ‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘–π‘œπ‘™π‘œπ‘”π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘¦ π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘–π‘›π‘’π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑔𝑒𝑑- 𝑀𝑒'π‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑁𝑂𝑇 𝑔𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘!"


In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life podcast, I talk to one of my favorite people, Jena S. Griffith, about the science behind morning light and its effect on our overall health especially in terms of sleep and eye health.
Here are some of the key takeaways:


[08:11] What morning light provides and what we're missing?[15:40] Significance of melatonin production[22:20] Full spectrum light composition and its specific effects on overall health[34:12] Mechanism of how melatonin degraded by blue lightMentioned in this episode:


Health and Light Book by John OttMitochondrial Health by Dr. Douglas WallaceDminder appJena received her Bachelor of Science and completed her dietetic internship with a nutrition education concentration at the University of Northern Colorado. Before that, she earned certifications from the Institute of the Psychology of Eating and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition that enabled her to practice as an Integrative Health Coach. Jena has maintained a private nutrition practice and serves as the lead nutrition instructor for Albemarle county’s community education program. Currently, she is the director for Culpeper Wellness Foundation, and Powell Wellness Center, the top-ranking medical wellness in Virginia, USA.


For more than 15 years, Jena has immersed herself in research and education in the fields of health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness. Her mission is to compassionately support, educate and inspire people to lead energetic, healthy, and joyful lives.

Interested in The Case Study Mastermind for health professionals? Email hello@christabiegler.com with your story and why you want to be considered.Β 


The Mastermind is a group of health professionals reviewing different case study topics each week to accelerate clinical confidence in a variety of functional lab testing, conditions, and symptoms.


Thanks to our episode sponsor Manitoba Milling flaxseed and flax milk, the finest milled flax available on the market because they use only high-quality seeds that stay fresh. You can use the code β€œ25christa” for 25% off your first order at manitobaflax.com and the same code for 25% flax on Amazon. For 25% milk on Amazon use the code β€œ25ChristaB”.




The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3a5jvQM




Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guide
christabiegler.com/links
Join us on Instagram
instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/
Shop our Favorites
christabiegler.com/shop
Loving the podcast? Leave us a review!
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47 min

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