Biohacking: How sunlight can prolong your life, according to Dr Naa Asheley Ashietey
Dr. Naa Asheley Ashietey, founder of Nova Wellness Center, spoke on Joy FM's Ultimate Health programme with Nortey Dua on Sunday, July 19. She urged Ghanaians to embrace "basic biohacks" that are readily available and cost nothing, beginning with regular exposure to natural sunlight. She identified sunlight as the number one biohack, stating that many people in Ghana fail to take advantage of the country's abundant sunshine.
Dr. Ashietey explained that early morning sunlight could improve health, slow biological ageing, and enhance longevity. She noted that modern lifestyles often keep people indoors throughout the day. Spending between 15 and 20 minutes outdoors in the early morning-preferably between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.-can significantly improve vitamin D production. Vitamin D is important because it is a precursor for many hormones, including melatonin, which helps with sleep.
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