Your Body Knows It's November 🍂

November brings shorter days and longer nights: a natural invitation to slow down, rest, and

recalibrate. As the seasons change, so does our physiology. With reduced daylight, melatonin

extends, cortisol rises later in the morning, and body temperature drops earlier at night. These are

gentle biological cues asking us to align more closely with rest and recovery.

When we ignore these signals: staying up late under bright screens, pushing through fatigue, or

eating as if it’s midsummer, we create friction in our system. But when we honor them, by

seeking morning light, eating seasonal and grounding foods, and winding down earlier, our body

moves back into coherence. Sleep improves. Digestion steadies. Immune resilience strengthens.

Gratitude, too, plays a powerful role this month. It’s not just an emotion, but a physiologic signal

of safety. When we feel grateful, vagal tone improves, heart rate variability stabilizes, and

inflammation markers often decrease. Gratitude tells the body: you are safe, and you can repair.

As you move through November, I invite you to notice the small moments: warmth in your

hands, late-afternoon light, a shared laugh. These are not just pleasant experiences; they are

signals of nourishment and regulation.

And on a personal note, I am deeply grateful for this community and for the trust, curiosity, and connection we continue to build together. You inspire me every day with your relentless pursuit of better health. It is truly an honor to walk this path toward health and healing alongside you.

With warmth and gratitude,

Chris Miller