Circadian Rhythm Biology with Dr. Vanessa Ingraham | Sleep, Light & Longevity

In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Vanessa Ingraham to dive deep into the fascinating world of circadian rhythm biology, the science of how our internal clocks govern everything from hormones to immunity, metabolism, and brain health.

We explore:

• Why circadian rhythms are central to health and longevity

• How light exposure in the morning and evening impacts hormones and sleep

• The links between disrupted circadian rhythms and chronic disease

• Practical strategies to realign your body clock (sleep hygiene, light management, meal timing, stress reduction)

• How circadian biology connects to immunity, gut health, and inflammation

• The role of circadian optimization in aging and longevity strategies

Dr. Vanessa brings both scientific depth and practical wisdom, making this conversation valuable for anyone who wants to improve energy, resilience, and long-term health through better alignment with nature’s rhythms.

 Learn more about Dr. Vanessa: https://www.drvanessa.life

Dr. Vanessa Ingraham Bio:

Dr. Vanessa Ingraham is a naturopathic physician with over 15 years of experience in integrative oncology and metabolic medicine. After co-founding Pure Health Bahamas, where she supported women through breast cancer with integrative protocols, she moved to New Zealand to formulate products for Nutrient Rescue NZ and later founded Bloom Integrative Health, a multidisciplinary clinic for women navigating hormonal challenges and chronic disease.

Today, Vanessa works online from her home in Piha on Auckland’s wild west coast, guiding clients worldwide. Her approach blends nutrition, biohacking, mitochondrial optimization, circadian biology, and biophysics; exploring how light, water, and electromagnetic forces shape health at the cellular level.

Grounded in her own daily practice of sunrise yoga, time in the bush, and regular ocean swims, she helps people build resilience and overcome chronic disease by aligning cutting-edge science with the timeless laws of nature.

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