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Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health.\xa0Our bodies and our brains are designed to function during the day and rest at night.\nFeel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart.\xa0Each week I\u2019ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.\nThis week\u2019s guest is award-winning journalist, Linda Geddes.\nCircadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles that are kept in time by light and dark cycles. These rhythms can become disrupted by changing our exposure to light which can affect our sleep and make us feel sluggish during the day.\nExposure to bright light after sunset is a modern phenomenon.\xa0Darkness is a signal to our bodies that it\u2019s time to rest and access to bright light and screens at night disrupts these signals.\nThere are simple things that we can do to help reset our circadian rhythms.\xa0Linda shares the findings of her own experiment of getting rid of light at night in her own home.\nFinally, she gives her tips on what we can all do to get more light into our days and darken our nights.\nAccess to sunlight, even in winter, is crucial for living a happy and fulfilling life.\xa0I hope you feel inspired to get outside!\nShow notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/77\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\xa0\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.