Good news flash! Small lifestyle changes can have a big impact on your health.

Two underrated habits that can boost brain and body health are Light Habits and Daily Body Movement — not just exercise but natural, functional movement.

Light Habits
Overexposure to blue LED light can negatively affect metabolism, motivation, focus, sleep, and immune function. Fortunately, small changes in lighting can make a big difference.

Follow the Sun’s Natural Rhythm
When the sun sets, switch to warmer, amber, or red lighting in your home. This supports melatonin production, which improves sleep, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the immune system.

Use smart lightbulbs that automatically adjust the color temperature, or place blue light-blocking amber bulbs in lamps for nighttime use.

Install amber/red lights in your bathroom to avoid bright white light disrupting your sleep before bed.

If you need to use screens after sunset, wear blue light-blocking glasses from trusted brands like Ra Optics or EMR-Tek to protect your eyes and brain from cortisol-triggering blue light.

Practice Nutritious Daily Body Movement
Lack of movement, or improper movement, can lead to chronic pain, dysfunction, and stress. Instead of just focusing on exercise, think about how you move throughout the day in ways that support your body’s natural mechanics.

Biomechanist Katy Bowman (NutritiousMovement.com) teaches strategies to help people integrate natural movement into their daily lives. One of her key recommendations is foot health and mobility:

Walk barefoot as much as possible and transition to minimalist shoes to strengthen foot muscles and improve balance. Since making this switch, I’ve been free of foot pain for years!

Avoid thick, cushioned shoes that disconnect your nervous system from natural movement patterns. Unnatural footwear can weaken nerves, contribute to balance issues, and increase the risk of chronic pain and falls. If you are under the care of a Podiatrist, talk with them about these options.

By being mindful of light exposure and movement patterns, you can take simple but powerful steps toward better health and well-being. Try making just one of these changes this week — your brain and body will thank you!

For more information, call 901.624.0100 or visit Neurosource.net.

Lee Ann Foster, MS, LMT, specializes in epigenetic wellness coaching, frequency-specific microcurrent, and somatic massage therapy to help people with self-regulation trauma transformation and pain management.

By Lee Ann Foster, MS, LMT