Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle Queen - Beyond Sleep: Exploring Melatonin's Powerful Role in Longevity and Wellness with Dr. Deanna Minich of Symphony Health - Episode 262

Beyond Sleep: Exploring Melatonin's Powerful Role in Longevity and Wellness with Dr. Deanna Minich of Symphony Health - Episode 262

03/17/25 • 75 min

Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle Queen

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Dr. Deanna Minich is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, teacher, and author, with over twenty years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries. She is also the Chief Scientific Officer for Symphony Natural Health, the makers of Herbatonin, the world’s first plant melatonin.

Melatonin's full potential extends beyond sleep, functioning as a powerful circadian nutrient with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mitochondrial-protective properties. Dr. Deanna Minich reveals how this misunderstood molecule could be the key to longevity and better health when understood and used correctly.
• Melatonin is primarily a circadian rhythm signaler that helps synchronize cellular clocks throughout the body
• Natural melatonin production declines drastically with age—by our 50s we produce only 10% of what we had as adolescents
• Light exposure significantly impacts melatonin—morning light turns it off while evening darkness triggers production
• Eye color affects melatonin sensitivity—people with lighter eyes experience 17% more melatonin suppression from artificial light
• Physiological doses (0.3-0.9mg) are more appropriate for general wellness than higher pharmacological doses
• Plant-based melatonin (erbitonin) shows significantly greater anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects than synthetic versions
• Melatonin concentrates in the mitochondria, making it a powerful protector against cellular damage and potentially beneficial in cancer therapy
• Full moon cycles naturally affect melatonin production and sleep patterns regardless of direct moonlight exposure
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Interesting PubMed article relating to our discussion: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6362935/

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Gregory Kelly is VP of Product Development at Qualia Life, naturopathic physician (N.D.), and author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he taught classes in Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships. Dr. Kelly has published hundreds of articles on natural medicine and nutrition, contributed three chapters to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, and has more than 30 journal articles indexed on Pubmed. His areas of expertise include nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep and the chronobiology of performance and health.

Magnesium powers hundreds of essential body functions, yet roughly half of Americans don't get enough of this critical mineral for optimal cellular health, energy production, and brain function.
• Magnesium serves as a cofactor in over 600 enzymatic reactions and activates 200 more processes throughout the body
• Modern food production, soil depletion, and filtered water have drastically reduced our magnesium intake compared to our ancestors
• Different forms of magnesium target different tissues – magnesium glycinate benefits the brain while magnesium citrate helps both brain and muscles
• Common symptoms of deficiency include muscle cramps, anxiety, irritability, brain fog, fatigue, and sleep disturbances
• Blood tests are poor indicators of magnesium status as 99% of the body's magnesium is stored in bones and soft tissues
• A "portfolio approach" using multiple forms of magnesium ensures comprehensive support for all body systems
• Magnesium works synergistically with trace minerals and boron for optimal absorption and retention
• Medications like diuretics, acid blockers, and birth control pills can deplete magnesium levels
• Quality control matters when selecting magnesium supplements to ensure purity and potency
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How to Find Peace in a Chaotic World with Author of "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" series Kristine Carlson - Episode 263

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Kristine Carlson is a New York Times bestselling author, best known for her work with her late husband, Dr. Richard Carlson in the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series—with over 25 million books sold worldwide. She is a renowned speaker, inspiring podcast host, retreat leader and blogger. Her mission is to help women transform from heartbreak and loss to live their best lives with joy, gratitude, renewed passion and purpose. With her resilient spirit, powerful presence and heart-centred teaching, she guides women through the challenges and transitions of middle life and awakens them to their truth and the expression of their highest selves.

Kristine Carlson shares her journey from a devastating loss to discovering profound joy and contentment, offering practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience.
• Kristine's backstory with the "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" series co-created with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson
• The difference between happiness (ongoing contentment) versus joy (momentary peaks)
• How tragedy can transform into purpose and personal growth
• Practical tools to become "imperturbable" in a reactionary world
• The "stop, drop and notice" technique for becoming responsive rather than reactive
• Why beginning your day with intention sets the tone for everything that follows
• Distressing research showing happiness has declined from 95.8% to 84.9% in Canada since 1984
• The Ho'oponopono practice (I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you) for releasing expectations
• How journaling as if you're one year in the future can help align with what truly matters
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Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle Queen - Beyond Sleep: Exploring Melatonin's Powerful Role in Longevity and Wellness with Dr. Deanna Minich of Symphony Health - Episode 262

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Hi everyone , it's Sandy Kruse ,

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of Sandy K Nutrition , health and Lifestyle Queen . For years now , I've been bringing to you conversations about wellness from incredible guests from all over the world . Discover a fresh take on healthy living for midlife and beyond , one that embraces balance and reason , without letting only science