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Today, I'm diving into a fascinating article by Scott Zimmerman and Russel J. Reiter, titled Melatonin and the Optics of the Human Body, published in Melatonin Research (2019). This piece flips the script on what we thought we knew about melatonin, light, and how our bodies interact with the sun's rays. It's a game-changer, especially for how we think about kids' health in our modern, screen-filled indoor living world. First, what is melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone made from the essential amino acid, tryptophan. It was first isolated from a cow's pineal gland. It is an old molecule as primitive bacteria made melatonin probably 2.5 billion years ago. Its synthesis in bacteria and eukaryotes is a common linkage. Most of us know that melatonin is the “sleep hormone,” produced by the pineal gland in the brain when it gets dark at night, signaling to our bodies that it's time to wind down and prepare to sleep. It's the chemical expression of darkness, driving our circadian rhythms and helping us catch those precious brain cleansing moments. Zimmerman and Reiter argue that this is only half the story or maybe even less than half. For decades, research has hyper-focused on pineal melatonin that is regulated by visible light hitting our retinas. Blue visible spectrum light in the early morning suppresses pineal melatonin, which is why we should dim those screens before bed. But here's where it gets interesting, the pineal gland isn't the only place melatonin is made, and darkness isn't its only trigger. Our bodies are producing melatonin in ways we're just starting to understand, and it's tied to light in a way that was unexpected and evolutionarily fascinating. As with all things in science and evolution, we learn what we did not know and it all makes sense once the aha moment occurs.... and a literature review. Oh and a recipe. Dr. M
Bill opened the show by discussing why Giannis deserves to leave the Bucks if he wants to this offseason before explaining why the Utah Jazz should not trade Ace Bailey. The hour ends with Bill reacting to the Raptors firing president Masai Ujiri before asking Hickey how many of the top 30 movies of the 21st century he's seen.
Adam Finkelstein joined Bill to discuss Ace Bailey's draft process, how much development it will take for him to reach his ceiling, how quickly Cooper Flagg can impact winning, if Derik Queen is worth trading an unprotected first round pick and what the best possible haul is for the Bucks if they trade Giannis.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if we will ever see Justin Tucker again in the NFL, if Cooper Flagg will have a bigger impact on winning than Victor Wembanyama, if Duke having all five starters drafted adds disappointment to their Final Four loss, if the rookie of the year will be won by a player drafted in the top four, if the Bucks general manager canceling his press conference adds fuel to the Giannis leaving fire, if Masai Ujiri can still build a championship contender, if another active pitcher can reach 3,000 strikeouts and if Shohei Ohtani should start the All-Star Game.
Bill lists the candidates and crowns this week's Bum of the Week!
Hour two kicked off with Bill breaking down the NBA Draft with CBS Sports college basketball insider Adam Finkelstein before diving into Buy or Sell. Bill ends the show by crowning this week's, Bum of the Week.
Bill opened up hour two by breaking down the NFL collusion allegations with Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio before diving into Buy or Sell. Bill finishes the show with why Giannis' future is a mystery after the NBA Draft.
Bill opens the show by reacting to his three biggest takeaways from the first round of the NBA Draft before discussing whether Barry Bonds deserves to have a statue dedicated to him by the Giants. The hour ends with, Would You Rather?
In this week's Would You Rather?, Bill gives his preference for drafting a player, draft slot, Pelicans or Suns future, statue or Hall of Fame honor, Jacob Misiorowski or Paul Skenes and retirement announcement.
Mike Florio joined Bill to discuss the colluding allegations against the NFL, why the NFL players association wanted to bury these allegations and how this impacts labor relations moving forward.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if the Buccaneers' Todd Bowles and Jason Licht are a top 5 head coach/general manager combo in the NFL, if the NFL should allow taunting, if he believes Collin Murray-Boyles is excited to join the Raptors, if he likes the direction of the Nets, if the NBA should move the draft back on the calendar and if he's interested in the Home Run Derby.
Dr. Mitchell Reiter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in spinal surgery who has been in practice in New Jersey managing patients with spinal disorders for more than 20 years. Dr. Reiter is one of those rare individuals that always knew that he wanted to be a physician. Straight out of high school he entered the prestigious accelerated six-year combined B.S./M.D. Honors Program in Medical Education at the University of Miami. He then underwent five years of residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at The University of Miami – Jackson Memorial Hospital followed by a year of fellowship training in spinal surgery at Emory University in Atlanta which are two of the busiest spine centers in the country. Dr. Reiter spent his first ten years in practice at the Rutgers School of Medicine where he remains an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Reiter has been elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (the U.S. national medical honor society), has won numerous teaching awards, and has consistently been named as a New Jersey Top Doctor by New Jersey Monthly Magazine for more than 10 years. Dr. Reiter has published numerous journal articles and book chapters in the field of spine surgery. Enjoy. Work With Us: Arétē by RAPID Health Optimization Links: Sensiband Website Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram
Bill started hour two by previewing the NBA Draft with CBS Sports NBA Draft analyst Kyle Boone before diving into Buy or Sell. Bill ends the show by defending Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke for his comments about the future of Nikola Jokic.
Bill opened the show by reacting to Aaron Rodgers' comments on the Pat McAfee Show and explained why he can't believe anything Rodgers says. Bill then explains why the Celtics shouldn't trade Jaylen Brown before ending the hour with, Start/Bench/Cut.
Kyle Boone joined Bill to discuss the ceiling of Cooper Flagg, if there should be concern with Ace Bailey and which prospect outside of the top 10 could be an impact player.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if the Hawks will be a top 6 seed in the East next season, if the Mavericks should be considered a title contender, if Aaron Rodgers will disappear from the public spotlight once he retires, if Robert Kraft & Bill Belichick legitimately hate each other, if college football can become parity filled like the NBA and if Kalen DeBoer has the most pressure in college football.
In this week's Start/Bench/Cut, Bill ranks which star between LeBron James, Steph Curry & Kevin Durant will win a championship first, which draft prospect he was most excited to see in the NBA, best sport to get a piece of memorabilia from, which athlete he would want to be locked in a room with for a year and which alcohol he would consume for a celebratory event.
Bill opened hour two by breaking down the latest MLB storylines with former reliever Rob Dibble before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill discussing why there is so much hate towards Caitlin Clark.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh has entered the MVP race, if Caitlin Clark owes a large part of her fame to Angel Reese, if the Celtics should still be considered title contenders next season, if the Pacers made a mistake in playing Tyrese Haliburton in Game 7, if the Knicks head coaching search should be considered a failure, if Adam Silver using social media to glean ideas is smart, if Aaron Rodgers is right to blame the Jets for his struggles and if September counts as a summer wedding.
Rob Dibble joined Bill to discuss if any player will ever hit .400 again, if throwing at players is appropriate, how he used to intimidate players back in the day and why the Red Sox made the right move in trading Rafael Devers.
Bill opened the show by discussing who the favorite should be in the NBA's Eastern Conference heading into next year. Bill then bid adieu to the Aaron Judge .400 tracker before getting mad at Ryan for not telling him that it was his birthday. The hour ends with Bill doubting Ryan's ability to stand up to his fiancée.
Shauna Brittenham Reiter is an entrepreneur dedicated to the empowerment and healing of herself and others, as well as the3 author of the book You Are the Boss of You. In 2018, she founded the wellness company Alaya Naturals based on the principles of holistic health that led her from a life limited by overwhelming ailments to founding a multi-million-dollar wellness company before the age of forty. Diagnosed with a plethora of autoimmune conditions over the years, Shauna has cultivated a vast understanding of what the body requires to thrive. And while her focus on natural medicine has made radical healing possible for herself and hundreds of thousands of others, it is Shauna's exploration of the world within that has cultivated true miracles. Shauna wrote You Are the Boss of You to empower others to take control of their lives and claim the emotional freedom that leads to abundance. Prior to founding Alaya Naturals, Shauna was a Montessori school teacher and singer/songwriter—her album Dreamer's Dream was released in 2017. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. In This EpisodeAlayaWebsite url: https://www.helloshauna.com/@shaunabrittenhamreiter@alaya.naturals The Trauma Therapist PodcastJoin my email list and receive podcast updates and other news: https://bit.ly/3LuAG2iListen to all Trauma Therapist Podcast episodes here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if the NBA should shorten the season, if the offseason moves took away from the NBA Finals, if the Heat made a mistake by not going all-in on Kevin Durant, if Shohei Ohtani can have a more impressive 2025 season than 2024, if the Broncos will win the AFC West, if the Bills winning the Super Bowl is a hot take and if Crystal Palace is screwed with Woody Johnson taking over.
Bill opened up hour two by reacting to the Thunder winning the NBA Finals and the Rockets trading for Kevin Durant with NBA on TNT's Jared Greenberg before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ended with Bill recounting the time he told Donovan McNabb that he wasn't a hall of fame caliber player.
Bill opened the show by reacting to the Thunder's Game 7 victory over the Pacers and explaining how dominant they were this season. Bill then discussed how the Tyrese Haliburton achilles injury impacts both the Pacers and Eastern Conference next season before congratulating Ryan on his engagement over the weekend. The hour ended with Bill explaining why the Rockets, after trading for Kevin Durant, are far from a lock to make the NBA Finals.
Jared Greenberg joined Bill to discuss the Thunder winning the NBA Finals, where the Pacers go from here after the Tyrese Haliburton injury, why he disagrees with the Rockets trading for Kevin Durant and gives marriage advice to Ryan.
In this episode, Marjorie Reiter, Administrator and CEO at the Surgery Center of Central New Jersey, shares her unconventional career journey, key trends affecting ASCs, and the leadership philosophy that guided a successful financial turnaround. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, workforce development, and putting patients first in every decision.
Bill opens up the second hour of the show by reacting to Game 6 of the NBA Finals with NBC Sports NBA reporter Kurt Helin before diving into Buy or Sell. The week ends with the Bum of the Week award being given out.
In this episode, Marjorie Reiter, Administrator and CEO at the Surgery Center of Central New Jersey, shares her unconventional career journey, key trends affecting ASCs, and the leadership philosophy that guided a successful financial turnaround. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, workforce development, and putting patients first in every decision.
Bill opened the show by discussing what the Pacers forcing a Game 7 of the NBA Finals means before discussing if this was a blown opportunity by the Thunder. Bill then gives his reaction to Tyrese Haliburton's effort and what he expects from him in Game 7 before explaining why he loves the intensity in the Dodgers-Padres rivalry.
Kurt Helin joined Bill to discuss if he's shocked that the Pacers were able to force a Game 7, the pressure on Oklahoma City heading into Sunday night, Tyrese Haliburton's health and predict who wins the NBA Finals.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if he was bummed that Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes did not face off against each other, if there are certain instances where athletes going after fans is justified, if there is concern with Shedeur Sanders' second speeding ticket, if Adrian Peterson is one of the former athletes you'd least like to fight, if the Pacers winning the NBA Finals would be the biggest upset in history and if TJ McConnell has a chance to win Finals MVP.
Bill lists the candidates and names the winner of this week's "Bum of the Week" award.
In this episode, Marjorie Reiter, Administrator and CEO at the Surgery Center of Central New Jersey, shares her unconventional career journey, key trends affecting ASCs, and the leadership philosophy that guided a successful financial turnaround. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, workforce development, and putting patients first in every decision.
Die legendäre Schnellpostverbindung zwischen der Ost- und der Westlüste der USA um die Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts.Obwohl der Pony-Express nur rund eineinhalb Jahre lang, von April 1860 bis Oktober 1861 in Betrieb war, lebt der Mythos der verwegenen Reiter bis heute fort(4) Das Weiterleben des Pony-Reiters in der Populärkultur - Erzählt von Marcus Gräser, Vorstand des Instituts für Neuere Geschichte und Zeitgeschichte an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz - Sendung vom 20.6.2025
Brian Geltzeiler joined Bill to discuss his reaction to Jeanie Buss selling the Lakers, what it means for the NBA moving forward, the key for the Pacers to win Game 6 and who the Knicks should hire as their next head coach.
In this week's Would You Rather, Bill answers if he would rather have Michael Jordan or LeBron own his sports team, own the Dodgers or Lakers, win a championship on your home court or on the road, be in the position of Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow or Mavericks GM Nico Harrison and have his wife fall in love with an AI bot or leave him outright.
Bill kicks off hour two by breaking down Jeanie Buss selling the Lakers and previewing Game 6 of the NBA Finals with NBA TV's Brian Geltzeiler before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill outlining the path for the Pacers to force a Game 7.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if he believes in sports curses, if the Ravens are the team to beat in the AFC, if the Thunder win the NBA Finals tonight, if Shedeur Sanders' speeding ticket is a big deal, if Travis Kelce will score at least six touchdowns in 2025 and if it's concerning that a few prominent NBA owners are selling their teams.
Bill opened the show by discussing why Jeanie Buss selling the Lakers is great for the team. Bill then dove into why Buss would sell the team now before discussing the impact Tyrese Haliburton could have in Game 6. The hour ends with, Would You Rather.
Former Auburn center Cole Cubelic joined Bill to discuss whether the SEC or Big Ten would win a power struggle, how the house settlement impacts the overall sport moving forward, why creating a union would drive many fans away and what the best College Football Playoff format would be.
In this week's Start/Bench/Cut, Bill ranks which quarterback needs a ring the most, the worst way to lose a baseball game, scariest animal to run into, sports competition he's most excited to watch and worst state of being to be in.
Bill opened the show by discussing why the more WNBA players try to bully Caitlin Clark, the quicker she is going to become unstoppable. Bill then reacts to the latest Tyrese Haliburton injury news heading into Game 6 and LeBron saying that ring culture in sports has gone too far. Bill ends the hour with, Start/Bench/Cut.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill asnwers if he's rooting for the Panthers to three-peat, if he would rather make the championship game and lose or not make it at all, if he cares whether Aaron Rodgers is married or not, if the 12-team College Football Playoff is the best format, if he respects Rafael Devers' pettiness, if a player needs to win a ring in order to be considered the best and if he cares about whether the SEC or Big Ten is better.
Bill opened hour two by breaking down the latest college football playoff rumors with SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill reading some mean tweets about him and Hickey before criticizing LeBron James for his comments about ring culture.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if Gage Wood's no-hitter was the most impressive pitching performance he's ever seen, if the Red Sox will win more games without Rafael Devers, if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams are the best duo in the NBA, if the Suns should trade Kevin Durant to his preferred destination, if turning down massive NIL money is a smart move for college athletes, if Connor McDavid not winning the Stanley Cup this season is good for the NHL and if he's excited that Joey Chestnut is back in the hot dog eating contest.
Bill opened the show by reacting to the incredible performances from Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the Thunder beat the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Bill then explained why the Pacers need star Tyrese Haliburton to be better in Game 6 before diving into Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound. The hour ended with Bill and Hickey, off the Rafael Devers trade, discussing which current athletes are untradeable.
Jerry Hairston Jr. joined Bill to discuss what impact Shohei Ohtani can have for the Dodgers on the mound, how Los Angeles will handle his innings moving forward, if the Dodgers are in jeopardy of losing the NL West, if the Red Sox are better off without Rafael Devers and why the Cubs are a legit contender this season.
Bill opened hour two by reacting to Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound and the latest baseball news with World Series champion Jerry Hairston Jr. before diving into Buy or Sell. Bill ended the show by discussing why Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle needed to pull Tyrese Haliburton from Game 5.
In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if new blood in golf intrigues him, if the Red Sox deserve more criticism for their process of trading Rafael Devers than actually trading the All-Star, if the clock has started ticking on Ja Morant's exit in Memphis, if Rory McIlroy owes the media anything, if the Thunder will win Game 5 by double digits, if he's excited to watch Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound and if he's into the Club World Cup.