My journey around the sun begins today. Why am I travelling around the sun? And why does it start today? Well, today is my birthday. And, as the Earth completes another lap in its endless orbit around the sun, I begin another year of my own adventures. However, I am not the only one—we are […]
Tag: Circadian rhythm
Turns Out, I’m Not the Only One Skipping the Sunglasses
If you read my first post on Why I Don’t Wear Sunglasses, you’ll know that sunglasses block some of the sun’s most important rays—rays our bodies rely on to function optimally. UV light, for instance, helps regulate our circadian rhythm and supports hormone balance, among other vital processes. But when we wear sunglasses, that ultraviolet […]
Why I don’t Wear Sunglasses
I don’t wear sunglasses anymore. I stopped wearing them about 6 months ago. I don’t wear sunglasses because I want as much UV light in my eyes as possible. Yes, you read that correctly. I want as much exposure to UV light in my eyes, as possible. Story at a glance But wait! Don’t doctors […]