The Magic of Morning Sunlight: Why Your Cells Need the Sunrise

Ashlee Sunshine
3 days ago
2 min read

There’s something truly sacred about watching the sunrise. It’s peaceful, grounding, and beautiful—but it’s also doing way more for your body than you might realize.

When your skin and eyes take in that early morning sunlight, it’s not just a nice moment—it’s actually activating some of the most important energy systems in your body. Think of it like turning the key in your ignition. Sunlight signals your cells that it’s time to start up the engine.

And that engine? It’s made up of powerful systems like your TCA cycle (how your body converts food to fuel), your urea cycle (how your body detoxes), and your mitochondria—your cells’ energy factories.

What Really Happens When You Get That Morning Light

When your body gets sunlight in the AM, it helps your cells:

Regulate your internal clock
Start the process of energy production
Create what’s called a “heat sink,” which helps manage internal body heat and makes it possible for your cells to create the highest-quality light-based energy they need to run smoothly

Yes—your cells literally create light energy (called ultra-weak photon emissions, or UPEs), and they do it best when they’ve had the signal of natural sunlight.

Sunlight + Food = Clean Cellular Water

This is the part I think is so cool.

Your mitochondria create deuterium-depleted water (DDW)—basically, super clean water inside your cells—when you fully break down your food. But different foods give different amounts of this precious clean water.

Here’s what the breakdown looks like:

100g of fat gives you about 110g of clean cellular water
100g of protein gives you 75g
100g of carbs gives you 55g

So fats actually provide the most clean water inside your cells, which is key to keeping your mitochondria running efficiently.

When Mitochondria Struggle, Your Brain Does Too

Studies show that when your mitochondria aren’t working properly—whether from damage, aging, or lack of proper signals like sunlight—it shows up in your brain. Think fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and even neurodegenerative diseases.

One recent study (Wang et al., 2022) even suggested that your mitochondria may play a role in maintaining energy balance in a way that’s essential for consciousness itself.

So What Can You Do?

It’s simple:

Step outside in the morning. Let your skin and eyes (without sunglasses) take in that beautiful sunrise light, even for just 10-15 minutes.

Fuel your body with clean, whole foods. Prioritize fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, and coconut. Avoid processed junk and artificial light first thing in the morning.

Give your mitochondria the support they need. That’s how you stay sharp, vibrant, and connected—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to try it tomorrow: step outside with your tea, breathe in the fresh air, and let your body and spirit soak up the sunrise.

It could be the most powerful (and free) medicine you give yourself all day.

Credits

Dr. Jack Kruse Patreon Blog Post DECENTRALIZED MEDICINE #56: THE DAWN OF CONSCIOUSNESS https://www.patreon.com/posts/decentralized-56-131261106

Written by Ashlee Sunshine

Founder of Sunshine Paradise Retreat