2 Apps I’m loving lately

Hi everyone! 

First and foremost, Happy 2026!

Secondly, life updated coming up + two apps I’ve been loving recently

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A Small Life Update: Today’s newsletter is short and sweet. It was inspired by a major life change.

My wife gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby boy at the end of last year, so that means I’m deep into the world of being a new father.

It’s been amazing, and I’m navigating the sleepless nights and slightly more sedentary days during this early phase.

The transition into fatherhood has also made me re-evaluate a lot of the products we bring into our home to ensure they are safe for our baby.

That brings me to two iPhone apps I’ve been using lately. I have no affiliation with either of them, but they’ve brought me some strong value at this stage, so I want to give them some love.

1. SunSeek App

As we navigate these early days of sleep disruption, I’ve doubled down on getting sunlight exposure during the day. I’ve found myself on multiple days not spending enough time outside and feeling like my circadian rhythm wasn't as strong as it could be. My mood was lower, my sleep (when I slept) wasn’t as great, and my energy was lacking. I had a gut feeling that it was because of a lack of sun at key times during the day.

The more I learn about the research, the more I realize that sunlight is one of the "missing key nutrients" in most people’s health journey. Even those who aren’t new to parenting.

So that’s why I am doubling down on my awareness and coverage of light nutrition this year in the same way I did with protein and fiber a couple of years ago.

Why I like this App

SunSeek is an app designed to help improve your circadian rhythm. You 100% do not need an app to do this, but this splurge can help you with:

• Accountability: It tracks my exposure to ensure I’m actually hitting my light goals. It also gives me a little nudge based on my location to remind me that I only have a little time left to catch the optimal afternoon light or a bit of the evening light, which helps me sleep better later in the day.
  

• Precision: It shows the solar path and measures light intensity (lux) so I know if I'm getting enough brightness to trigger the right biological signals.

Price: $39.99/year. For sure a splurge, but an easy one for me.

Website: sunseek.app

2. The Oasis App

I have always been very mindful of the products I bring into my home. But the market changes fast. Companies are bought and sold, formulas change, and quality shifts.

With a new baby in the house, I am even more vigilant about making sure our environment is safe. This is a priority for him first, but of course for my wife and me too.

I recently came across the Oasis app and have been blown away by how thoroughly (and quickly) they add new product reviews.

Here’s a great example: I used to be a loyal drinker of Mountain Valley Spring Water and recommended it constantly (even in this newsletter) because of the glass bottles and reputation.

However, Oasis flagged it for 11 different contaminants, including arsenic levels that were 40x the health limit. Yikes! I’ve seen content suggesting that since the company was sold to private equity a few years ago, the quality may have been impacted. I have no idea if that’s true, but either way, the contaminants came back higher than I was comfortable drinking.

My Swap: I use Reverse Osmosis at home (Oasis has reviews for a bunch of systems), but if I’m buying bottled water outside of the home, I now grab Icelandic Glacial, which has the best score in their tests.

In addition to water, Oasis tests a ton of other product categories. Everything from protein bars and baby food to cookware.

It’s $47/year for the peace of mind of knowing exactly what is in our food and water; it’s a no-brainer for me. Again, I have no affiliation with the company.

That’s it for today!

I’m really excited to read about your health goals and priorities for 2026 in the survey!

I'll see you next week,

Dhru Purohit

The information in this newsletter is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice; please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.