#68: Danielle Hamilton - Harnessing Light and Circadian Rhythms for Optimal Metabolic Health
Release Date: 09/23/2025
#82: Laurie Hammer - Amino Acid Therapy for Brain Health and Emotional Resilience
The Clinician's Corner
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#81: Clinical Pearls from Dr. Chris Turnpaugh: Understanding Chronic Infections and Immune Dysregulation
The Clinician's Corner
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#80: Exploring Naturopathic Root-Cause Dermatology with Dr. Julie Greenberg
The Clinician's Corner
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#79: Margaret Floyd Barry - Redefining Success in the New Year
The Clinician's Corner
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The Clinician's Corner
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The Clinician's Corner
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#76: Behind the Scenes with Deanne Landers: Navigating Global Practice Challenges and Mindset Shifts
The Clinician's Corner
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#75: Clinical Pearls from David Roberts and Dr. John Gildea (from Mara Labs): Stabilizing Sulforaphane—Inside the Creation and Science of a Powerful Cancer-Fighting Compound
The Clinician's Corner
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The Clinician's Corner
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#73: Behind the Scenes: Courtenay Fisher’s Path to Transformative Health Leadership
The Clinician's Corner
In this special solocast episode of the IRH Clinician’s Corner, we’re pulling back the curtain on the personal and professional journey of Courtenay Fisher, as she joins Kristin Whitaker for an unscripted, honest conversation that is both inspiring and relatable. Courtenay shares how she navigated the twists and turns of career changes, self-doubt, and the pursuit of helping others. You’ll hear how she came to bring her clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion to the Institute of Restorative Health both as an instructor and as a guiding voice in the community. The Clinician’s...
info_outlineIn this episode of the IRH Clinician’s Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with Danielle "Dani" Hamilton, functional nutritional therapy practitioner, restorative wellness specialist, and blood sugar expert - to dive deep into a fascinating but often overlooked aspect of metabolic health: the healing power of light and circadian rhythms. We’ll unpack why aligning with natural light cycles is foundational for metabolic health, how sunlight and circadian rhythms influence everything from mitochondrial function to blood sugar, and explore simple, actionable strategies practitioners can use right away.
In this interview, we discuss:
-How light and circadian rhythms affect metabolic health (e.g., its role in hormone & neurotransmitter orchestration)
-Different types of light in human physiology - and the roles they play (e.g., how UVB light triggers Vitamin D production)
-How food timing impacts blood sugar
-Practical strategies throughout the day to improve metabolic health, such as the importance of sunrise exposure and eating breakfast within an hour of sunrise
-Common concerns about sunscreen, sunglasses, and work schedules
-The issue of behavioral change and logistics when implementing these strategies
The Clinician’s Corner is brought to you by the Institute of Restorative Health.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Paleo Diet Struggles in New York
10:00 Understanding Time and Task Coordination
12:23 Circadian Rhythm: Restaurant Analogy
18:40 Sunrise Light Boosts Health
21:56 Sunlight Angle Determines Light Type
29:06 Melanin: Nature's Sunscreen
35:44 Latitude's Impact on Health Risks
42:41 Pre-Workout Nutrition Inquiry
43:24 "Nourish Before Morning Exercise"
52:15 "Evening Lighting: Mimic Firelight"
57:05 Client Support Strategies
59:11 "Get That D Program Launch"
Speaker bio:
Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and blood sugar expert who helps people heal their metabolism using a personalized circadian, seasonal, and quantum approach. After reversing her own PCOS, hypoglycemia, and acne by addressing blood sugar and metabolic health, she began helping others do the same. When some clients still struggled despite doing “everything right,” Dani turned to nature—light, water, magnetism, and seasonal rhythms—for deeper healing. She’s the host of Light Up Your Metabolism and creator of the transformative Blood Sugar Mastery Program.
Keywords:
functional nutrition, blood sugar regulation, circadian rhythm, light therapy, mitochondrial health, PCOS reversal, metabolic health, infrared light, UV light, melatonin, leptin resistance, insulin sensitivity, meal timing, intermittent fasting, sunlight exposure, sunscreen debate, vitamin D production, ancestral health, skin pigmentation, blue light exposure, sleep optimization, mitochondria and energy, cellular hydration, meal composition, leptin signaling, hormone regulation, grounding, electron transport chain, blue blocking glasses, evening routines
Disclaimer:
The views expressed in the IRH Clinician’s Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Institute of Restorative Health, LLC. Institute of Restorative Health, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician’s Corner series. The information and opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician’s Corner series are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you have any medical concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional.