Dr. Valerie Giangrande is an optometrist with over 20 years of private practice experience in New York, specializing in the intersection of vision care, holistic health, and quantum biology. Her journey into integrative wellness began in 2012 through personal experience with functional medicine, eventually leading her to study nutrition, circadian rhythms, and quantum health principles. Certified as both an Integrative Holistic Nutrition Health Coach and an Applied Quantum Biology Practitioner, Dr. Giangrande now focuses on helping individuals enhance their ocular and overall health through innovative, light- and rhythm-based strategies. She combines expertise in optometry, holistic nutrition, and quantum biology to offer a truly unique, integrative approach to wellness.Keywords

Dr. Valerie shares her journey into the world of eye health and the profound impact of light on overall well-being. She discusses the importance of unlearning conventional wisdom about eye care, the role of natural light, and the misconceptions surrounding sunglasses and UV exposure. The discussion also delves into hydration, grounding, and the emerging field of quantum biology, emphasizing the interconnectedness of health and natural light. Dr. Valerie provides practical advice on how to improve eye health through lifestyle changes, including the use of red light therapy and the importance of choosing the right eyewear. Ultimately, the conversation encourages listeners to embrace simplicity in their health journey and to reconnect with nature for optimal well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eye Health and Light

02:52 Personal Journey into Quantum Health

05:40 The Importance of Light for Health

10:39 Understanding UV Light and Eye Health

13:14 Overcoming Light Sensitivity

18:25 The Misconceptions of Sunglasses

22:49 Indoor Lighting and Eye Care

28:09 Contact Lenses and UV Exposure

34:28 Challenges in the Optometry Field

37:56 Understanding the Centralized Medical Model

39:35 The Importance of Practical Health Conversations

40:24 Exploring LASIK Surgery: Pros and Cons

47:11 Debunking Eye Health Myths

50:07 The Role of Quantum Biology in Health

52:04 The Benefits of Grounding and Connection to Nature

54:31 Hydration and Eye Health

01:01:36 The Importance of Natural Light

01:03:32 Simplicity in Health: Keeping It Real

01:06:31 Podcast exit terence - 8:9:24, 8.01 PM.mp3

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Music for every episode

Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic

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eye health, light therapy, quantum biology, UV light, sunglasses, hydration, grounding, LASIK, eye care myths, red light therapy, Quantum health, Circadian health, circadian biology, decentralized medicine, Quantum healing, Blue BLocker, Circadian rhythm,