In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we explore why the darker months — especially from October through March — are the highest-risk time of year for illness, inflammation, low mood, cravings, and fatigue. Drawing from the work of Dr. Robert Seheult (MedCram), we break down how light impacts immunity, hormones, sleep, metabolism, and overall vitality. You’ll learn why humans are biologically designed for bright days, dark nights, and daily natural light exposure — and the simple habits that can help you stay energized, healthy, and grounded even in the deepest winter.What You’ll LearnWhy winter has significantly higher illness and mortality ratesHow low light levels slow your mitochondria, immunity, and metabolismThe circadian-mitochondrial connection: why light is your #1 hormone regulatorWhy indoor lighting is NOT enoughHow to use natural light, bright indoor light, and red/infrared lightThe hidden role of ventilation and humiditySmall daily habits to improve mood, sleep, and metabolic healthHow to create “ancestral light rhythms” in a modern worldKey TakeawaysOutdoor morning light is the most powerful daily health habitEven cloudy winter days beat indoor lighting by 10–50xBright days + dark nights = hormonal stabilityMovement + daylight = mitochondrial activationYour environment matters more than you thinkLinks & ResourcesListen on Spotify / Apple / YouTubeFollow Vibrantlivingwithtanya on instagram for more metabolism-friendly midlife tipsFree Download: The Winter Light Reset Guide - email
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