Dr. Jay Montgomery is an ophthalmologist at Clemson Eye in Greenville, South Carolina. He went down the circadian rabbit hole after a debilitating urological condition that no one could explain nearly caused him to lose his career. He uses what he has learned in his research to help others optimize their health through the use of a proper light environment. In this episode, he talks about how the eye clock works to control circadian rhythm, common misconceptions about sunlight exposure, and the link between mitochondrial health and sunlight.
“The eye is the most important organ. It's the metronome for the circadian system,” explains Dr. Jay Montgomery, ophthalmologist. Dr. Montgomery started learning all he could about quantum biology after developing several chronic health conditions that nearly cost him his career. Today, he provides a masterclass on the eye clock and how it controls all aspects of health.
When Dr. Montgomery started to learn more about the link between mitochondrial health and sunlight, he realized that the paradigm he and other physicians have been using on patients for decades is completely backwards. Typically the advice is to cover up when in the sun and avoid UV rays, but this is actually the worst thing someone can do for their health. The eye is not only about vision, but also contains a clock that links with every cell of the body by transmitting signals that activate certain processes. These signals even control the production of critical hormones like melatonin and dopamine. When you completely block out sunlight and instead expose yourself to artificial light, you are disrupting your eye clock which in turn disrupts your circadian rhythm.
Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Meredith Oke with Dr. Jay Montgomery on your preferred podcast channel.
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Dr. Jay Montgomery, Quantum Ophthalmologist
In this podcast, the host covers:
How Dr. Montgomery became involved with quantum biology
What the basic anatomy of the eye entails
How the eye serves as a metronome for the circadian mechanism
The importance of circadian rhythm and sunlight for mitochondrial health
What the common misconceptions are regarding sunlight exposure
How wearing things like sunglasses and contact lenses can actually harm your health
Why artificial light, especially blue light, is unhealthy for your circadian rhythm
How to improve your light environment to improve your overall health
Podcast Quotes:
“What made me sick was artificial blue light.” (5:31-5:35 | Dr. Montgomery)
“We would not have ultraviolet receptors and chromophores in our retina if we weren't designed to receive that light from our environment.” (13:13-13:21 | Dr. Montgomery)
“The paradigm that tells us to avoid ultraviolet light on our eyes and our skin is absolutely wrong, and the primary source of ultraviolet light is the sun.” (13:25-13:36 | Dr. Montgomery)
“The number one stress that we face in our modern world is the abnormal light environment that we actually put ourselves into every day. We're designed for a solar light environment, and that is so clear. The evidence is, in my opinion, inarguable at this point. And we're making ourselves sick simply with our modern technology and our indoor lifestyle. When you disrupt the circadian clock through the retina, it doesn't really matter what kind of diet or exercise you do, you're going to get sick eventually.” (18:48-19:19 | Dr. Montgomery)
“Inflammation at the cellular level is the cause of every modern disease.” (19:55-19:59 | Dr. Montgomery)
“The eye is the most important organ. It's the metronome for the circadian system.” (20:17-20:23 | Dr. Montgomery)
“Once you have macular degeneration or you have a neurodegenerative disease, I do think this can help, but it depends on how far down the line you are before you start intervening with this protocol.” (29:52-30:02 | Dr. Montgomery)
“Melatonin and dopamine are designed to be first produced in the eye.” (31:02-31:05 | Dr. Montgomery)
About the Podcast Guest:
To learn more about Dr. Jay Montgomery visit his website (Facebook: Dr. Jay Montgomery).
About the Podcast Host:
To learn more about Meredith Oke visit the Quantum Biology Collective website (Quantum Biology Collective).
About The Quantum Biology Collective Podcast:
The Quantum Biology Collective is a group of pioneering health professionals who study, apply and explain the emerging field of quantum biology: a new paradigm of understanding how human health REALLY works that is light years beyond the current established medical model. From the vast research showing that circadian rhythms regulate every important process in the body to emerging research that quantum mechanical processes are taking place in our cells—this new world is the missing link that you’re searching for, whether you’re a health practitioner, or someone trying to optimize your own health and your family’s.
We feature a variety of experts, from medical doctors to researchers to health coaches, who all have first-hand experience applying these principles—and getting incredible results—in their health practices and in their own lives.
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Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Meredith Oke with Dr. Jay Montgomery on your preferred podcast channel.
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