As fall settles in and daylight decreases, many people notice significant changes in how they feel. Mornings feel harder. Energy dips earlier. Comfort foods become more appealing. Intense workouts can feel draining. Sleep becomes more disrupted.

These shifts are not a lack of discipline or motivation. They are normal seasonal responses driven by biology.

Your hormones, metabolism, digestion, nervous system, and cravings are all influenced by light. When light changes, your physiology adapts. Supporting those shifts instead of resisting them is the key to feeling good in this season.

This article explains what is happening inside your body right now and offers grounded steps to support your energy and well-being as the seasons change.

How Light Influences Key Hormones

Light is the strongest environmental cue affecting your internal clock and many hormone pathways.

Shorter days lead to the following shifts:

• Cortisol rises later in the morning, which can make waking feel sluggis...

If you're grappling with gut issues like IBS, Celiac Disease, or symptoms like bloating and constipation, you're likely familiar with the mental toll they can take, including anxiety and depression.

But why does this happen?

The key is the gut-brain axis, a complex network linking your gut and brain. The trillions of bacteria that make up the gut microbiome influence not only your digestion but also your emotions and instincts.

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