WHY MODERN LIFE IS AGING YOU FASTER (AND HOW TO REVERSE IT NATURALLY)
NATALIE JILL
2025

Do you remember waking up as a kid?
The sun streaming through your windows, gently easing you into the day. No blaring alarms. No glowing screens. Just nature doing its thing.
That natural light? It was like magic for your body. It kept you young, balanced, and thriving.
Now?
You’re waking up to blinding overhead LEDs and your phone lighting up with notifications. And guess what? That modern setup is aging you faster than you think.
Let me explain.
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The Problem: You’re Missing the Sun’s Healing Rays
Back in the ‘90s, we all got energy-efficient windows. Great for cutting down your electric bill, right? But not so great for your health.
These windows block the sun’s best healing rays — red and infrared light — while letting in too much UVA.
Here’s the thing:
Red and infrared light are like your skin’s repair crew. They reduce inflammation and keep things firm and youthful.
UVA and UVB rays? They’re not bad on their own, but they need red light to balance them out.
When that balance is gone, UV rays turn into troublemakers, causing wrinkles, collagen breakdown, and all the things we don’t want.
Think of full-spectrum sunlight as a team effort:
Red light heals and protects your skin.
UVA and UVB improve your mood and hormones, and make Vitamin D.
The goal isn’t to avoid the sun. It’s to work with it. Small, balanced doses of sunlight help your skin, hormones, and energy levels thrive.
Tip: Use mineral sunscreen on your face for extra protection, but don’t be afraid of the sun! It’s not your enemy. It’s your body’s best ally when used wisely.

Open a window during the day
Let in full-spectrum light
Why You’re Red Light Deficient
Be honest—how much time do you spend indoors?
If you’re like most of us, it’s probably close to 90% of your day. Now, let’s contrast that with our ancestors. They spent 100% of their time outdoors, soaking up the full spectrum of light, including the red and infrared light that’s essential for thriving. This type of light—over 50% of the sun’s rays—was something they got naturally all day long, and it played a vital role in their health and well-being.
Fast forward to modern life, and we’re severely deficient in this beneficial red and infrared light. Between work, errands, and binge-watching our favorite shows, we’re stuck indoors, cut off from the healing light our bodies need to function optimally.
And just like you need Vitamin C to prevent scurvy, your body needs red and infrared light to thrive. Without it, the consequences show up as:
Brain fog
Hormone imbalances
Weight gain
Poor sleep
Chronic inflammation
Fine lines & wrinkles
Red and infrared light are game-changers. Here’s what they do:
Boost collagen for smoother, firmer skin (hello, youthful glow!).
Reduce inflammation so your joints stay flexible.
Supercharge your energy by supporting your cells.
Speed up recovery from workouts, injuries, and even stress.
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But modern life has robbed us of these benefits. Spending 90% of our day indoors has created a red light deficiency we can no longer ignore. That’s why I’m obsessed with red light panels.
Think of a red light panel as your personal dose of sunlight’s healing power—a way to supplement what your ancestors naturally had in abundance. It’s like giving your body exactly what it’s been begging for.
Use it daily to:
Replenish your skin, hormones, and energy.
Balance out all that UVA exposure.
Get back to feeling like you.
Red light is amazing, but it’s not the only light that’s affecting your health. There’s another kind of light that might be doing more harm than good—blue light.
The Blue Light Sabotage
Every night when the sun sets, your body should naturally start to wind down. But in our modern homes, we have bright overhead LEDs, TVs, and smartphones glowing like mini suns everywhere, blasting you with blue light. It’s all shouting, “Stay awake!”
Blue light isn’t bad during the day. It keeps you focused and alert. But at night, it’s a sleep killer.
Here’s what happens:
Your melatonin production takes a nosedive.
Your hormones, like cortisol, get all out of whack.
Your sleep suffers, and so does your skin, weight, and energy.
Over time, it’s a recipe for premature aging, stubborn weight gain, and health issues you do not want.

Balanced doses of sunlight help your skin
What’s a Girl To Do?
Modern life might’ve taken the sun’s benefits away from you, but you can get all the benefits with a few small habits. Start each day outside with your morning beverage. No sunglasses. No phone. Just let that early sunlight hit your eyes for 10-15 minutes. This simple daily habit resets your circadian rhythm every day, setting you up for a great night’s sleep tonight and boosting your energy for the day.
Use a red light panel daily to replenish your red and infrared light deficiency
Open a window during the day to let in full-spectrum light; even a small crack will allow red and infrared light in
In the evening, turn off all LED lights, switch to incandescent bulbs, and throw on those blue-light-blocking glasses, especially when looking at screens.
These small shifts work with your body’s natural rhythms, not against them. You’ll sleep better, feel more energized, and even shed some of that stubborn weight.
The secret to glowing skin, balanced hormones, and deep, restorative sleep? It’s been shining down on you this whole time.
So, go on. Step into the light—you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.