Does wearing sunglasses disrupt your circadian rhythm

Does wearing sunglasses disrupt your circadian rhythm? In today's video blog we answer that question using a real world example to help you understand if wearing sunglasses is bad for your circadian rhythm. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/qUA4eTlUGys (00:00) How does light regulate biological rhythms? (1:21) Benefits of wearing sunglasses (3:25) Benefits of light to the eye (5:05) … Continue reading Does wearing sunglasses disrupt your circadian rhythm

FODMAPs 101: What they are and why they are a problem

FODMAPs stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols. They are short chain carbohydrates that undergo rapid fermentation in the gut. They are a common cause of gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal pain, gas/bloating, diarrhea, and even cause symptoms elsewhere in the body. This may be due to their ability to increase histamine in the … Continue reading FODMAPs 101: What they are and why they are a problem

Time-restricted eating for weight loss: Does it work?

Does time-restricted eating work for weight loss? Well, as is the case with most diets and ways of eating, it depends. A recent paper found time-restricted eating(TRE) provided no benefit to weight loss over standard calorie restriction. As is the standard social media protocol, half the people freaked out and half said I told you … Continue reading Time-restricted eating for weight loss: Does it work?