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Heal yourself with the SUN: Dr Courtney Hunt

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Oct 18, 2022
Dr. Courtney Hunt, a board-certified OBGYN and leader in quantum biology and mitochondrial health, shares sun-centered wisdom. She explains how sunlight shapes biology, circadian hormones, ketosis and fasting connections. Practical tips include morning sun practice, light therapies, winter solutions, and why reclaiming natural light can transform health and perception.
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INSIGHT

Sunlight Programs Circadian Biology

  • The sun is a complex electromagnetic orchestra that programs our biology via retinal quantum excitations informing circadian hormones.
  • Courtney Hunt explains morning red-to-green spectrum timing tells the brain time-of-day, driving dopamine, serotonin, melatonin and B12 effects.
ADVICE

Face East Each Morning Without Glasses

  • Go outside facing east each morning with no glasses or windows for a few minutes to exercise your eyes and receive healing red light.
  • Courtney Hunt warns do not stare at the sun and remove contacts/readers so pupils and extraocular muscles can work.
INSIGHT

Cholesterol Is Biologically Necessary

  • Cholesterol is essential: it makes steroid hormones, coats the brain, and is converted to vitamin D in skin via UVB.
  • Courtney Hunt links ketogenic state and ketone production with increased cholesterol and improved cognition.
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