Establishing Health Systems for a New Home

Deep Dive

The discussion begins with the host, Dr. Tyna Moore, reflecting on her recent move from Oregon to Arizona. She shares that the extensive process of purging, packing, traveling with three dogs, and settling into a new, echoey home was physically taxing, leading to deep fatigue. This experience, however, underscored for her how significantly environment shapes health. She outlines her intention to share the systems she employed to manage the move and establish her new home without compromising her immune system, noting that these foundational principles are applicable to anyone seeking to create a healthier, calmer living space.

The conversation then shifts to the practicalities of staying healthy during a move. Dr. Moore details her strategic approach, which involved taking significant time away from her businesses to focus on the endeavor. She explains that she significantly reduced her social media presence and declined numerous speaking engagements and podcast invitations to dedicate her energy to the move, canceling all other travel. This period was characterized by a massive purge of accumulated possessions, which she describes as an "overwhelm level" rather than hoarding. She also mentions a prior podcast episode that delved deeper into this purging process.

Next, the source covers the logistics of the move itself. Dr. Moore explains that she had been planning the move for six months and rented a large container from 1-800-PACK-RAT, which allowed her to pack systematically over several months. She also packed a trailer to transport essential items and her three dogs, as there was no room for luggage in the SUV. The drive itself took days, a part of the experience she did not enjoy. She contrasts this with others who travel back and forth annually, stating she has no desire to repeat the drive. Dr. Moore also expresses strong negative sentiments about her former home state of Oregon, describing her departure as an "escape from behind enemy lines" and living under "tyranny."

The discussion then moves to the immediate post-arrival strategies for settling into the new home. Dr. Moore prioritized unpacking her kitchen first, as she had been eating road food for weeks and was experiencing negative health effects like grogginess, head fog, poor sleep, and stomach issues. She emphasizes that a well-organized kitchen facilitates home cooking, which she considers essential for health. She challenges listeners to cook more meals at home in 2026, noting that optimizing health is difficult when eating out frequently. She also shares a personal anecdote about her own struggles with cooking and her husband's support in this area.

Following the kitchen, Dr. Moore discusses the organization of her supplements. As a naturopathic physician, she views supplements as essential tools and medicine, requiring strategic organization. She describes her system of using separate bins for daily supplements, gut protocols, and peptides, with labels indicating their purpose and dosage. She advises listeners to label their supplements to avoid disorganization, citing instances where patients accumulate numerous supplements without knowing their function. She recommends storing supplements in a dry, cool, dark place, away from bathroom moisture and direct sunlight.

The source then addresses the immediate organization of workout equipment. Dr. Moore explains that regular exercise is crucial for her emotional and stress management, preventing her from becoming "snippier" and more irritable. She ensures her basic equipment, such as kettlebells, dumbbells, and suspension trainers, is organized, even before assembling larger items like her reformer. She encourages listeners to create a "courage corner" for their exercise equipment, suggesting that starting with one piece at a time is manageable and cost-effective. She also mentions her own "Strength Corner" workout program as a resource for beginners.

Moving to a different topic, Dr. Moore discusses the importance of light and circadian health in her new desert home. A primary motivation for her move was to increase her exposure to natural light, as she felt "light deprived" in Oregon. She highlights the critical role of light for health and expresses dismay at the prevalence of LED lighting in her new home, describing it as "light poisoning." She explains that she and her husband immediately began modifying the lighting, switching to amber settings on the LEDs and ordering incandescent bulbs, which are now difficult to find due to government regulations. She recounts purchasing thousands of dollars worth of incandescent bulbs in 2023 in anticipation of this issue, viewing the ban on incandescents as detrimental to human health.

The discussion then expands on the perceived negative impacts of LED lighting. Dr. Moore shares her husband's observation that the promise of lower electricity costs with LED conversion has not materialized for them, with their electric bills remaining high. She suggests this transition has been a "scam" that also exposes people to harmful light. She advises listeners to set their LEDs to amber, use incandescent bulbs where possible, and consider red light therapy devices like those from Lumebox or SaunaSpace to mitigate the effects of artificial light exposure.

Additionally, the source touches upon managing chronic pain. Dr. Moore reveals that a significant factor in her move was her experience with chronic pain, a systemic inflammatory process that worsens in the winter. She explains that after 25 years of dealing with this pain, she felt compelled to move for her health. Her biggest fear was that the pain would not subside in the new environment, but she reports that her pain has significantly decreased, attributing this not only to the dry, sunny climate but also to escaping a situation she "really didn't want to be in" and living under "tyranny and socialism."

Finally, Dr. Moore offers a five-year plan perspective on making significant life changes for health. She describes her move as a highly emotional, expensive, and scary undertaking that required considerable work but was ultimately worth it. She recounts a clear "hit" from a prayer in January 2025, indicating that another winter in Oregon would be life-threatening, which spurred her to act with urgency. She emphasizes that the move on October 31st was a critical decision for her well-being. She concludes by encouraging listeners to prioritize actionable steps for their health, such as acquiring a good water filter, organizing workout equipment, organizing their kitchen, and managing their supplements, reminding them to keep these efforts simple and manageable.