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The Red Light ReportC60 vs. ESS60: The MUST KNOW Difference Between These Two Molecules w/ Chris BurresIn this in-depth conversation, Dr. Mike Belkowski reunites with Chris Burres, co-founder of SES Research and the original supplier of the carbon 60 (C60) used in the historic 2012 French longevity study where Wistar rats lived 90% longer than the control group. This episode centers around the rebranding of BioLight’s C60 product to BioESS60, with an emphasis on scientific rigor, quality assurance, and consumer safety.
Chris and Dr. Mike unpack why the C60 supplement market has become compromised, how the name ESS60 (Elemental Safe Spheres) was created to separate quality-controlled, biologically safe carbon 60 from industrial or fraudulent versions, and what the latest...2025-06-191h 23
The Red Light ReportHealth & Light: The Effects of Natural & Artificial Light on Man & Other Living Things, by John Ott
In this illuminating solosode of The Red Light Report, Dr. Mike Belkowski takes a deep dive into the fascinating work of photo-biological pioneer John Ott, whose groundbreaking discoveries laid the foundation for our modern understanding of how light affects biological systems. Dr. Mike revisits Ott’s influential (yet often overlooked) book, Health and Light, exploring excerpts that demonstrate the profound influence of light on plants, animals, and humans — including its effects on hormonal balance, cellular behavior, sex determination, and even viral activity.
The episode covers:
• Ott’s concept of mal-illumination and the modern light environment crisis
• Experiments showing how different li...2025-06-121h 06The Red Light ReportResearch: PBM For Gut Microbiota, Mitochondrial Impact on Allergic Asthma & Neuroinflammation, C60 For Muscle Recovery
In this packed solosode of The Red Light Report, Dr. Mike Belkowski returns from the Biohacking Conference in Austin and dives into a rapid-fire review of five compelling new research articles — all centered around mitochondrial health, inflammation, and longevity.
Topics covered:
• Limonin as a natural anti-inflammatory agent for psoriatic skin via mTORC1 and ROS modulation
• The role of mitochondrial oxidative stress in neuroinflammation and age-related diseases
• How mitochondrial targeting may offer new treatments for allergic asthma
• Photobiomodulation’s influence on gut microbiota and its potential to reduce neuroinflammation
• The power of C60 fullerenes to enhance muscle recovery...2025-06-0545 min
The Red Light ReportUnlocking the Power of EZ Water: The Fourth Phase of Water, Mitochondria, & Optimal Health w/ Dr. Gerald PollackIn this paradigm-shifting episode, Dr. Mike Belkowski sits down with the legendary Dr. Gerald Pollack, world-renowned bioengineering professor and pioneer of “Fourth Phase Water”, also known as EZ (Exclusion Zone) Water. They unpack the revolutionary concept that water in the body exists in a structured, energized form—beyond solid, liquid, and gas—and is central to cellular function, energy production, and health.You’ll learn how EZ water acts like a biological battery, how red and infrared light build this water structure, and why cancer cells are deficient in it. Dr. Pollack also explores how mitochondrial health, light exposure, g...2025-05-291h 08The Red Light ReportThe Six Pillars of Mitochondrial Health & The Fountain of YouthIn this powerhouse solosode, Dr. Mike Belkowski returns to explore the science and strategy behind mitochondrial optimization, building on his foundational framework: the Six Pillars of Mitochondrial Health — energy production, mitochondrial biogenesis, mitophagy, fusion/fission, oxidative stress protection, and the relationship with light.
He recaps recent conversations with leading voices in red light therapy and quantum biology, shares exciting details about BioLight’s upcoming presence at the Dave Asprey Biohacking Conference, and teases new product launches live at the event.
But the heart of the episode centers around the official breakdown of BioBlue: Fountain of Yout...2025-05-151h 01
The Red Light ReportBiological Dentistry 3.0, Best Ways to Harden Your Teeth & Methylene Blue w/ Dr. Dominik NischwitzIn this episode of The Red Light Report, Dr. Mike Belkowski welcomes back world-renowned biological dentist Dr. Dominik Nischwitz (Dr. Dome) for a powerful conversation on why oral health is the gateway to whole-body health. Dr. Dome breaks down the missing link in many people’s healing journeys — hidden chronic inflammation from past dental procedures like wisdom teeth removal, root canals, or metal fillings.
During their conversation, Dr. Belkowski explores Dr. Dome's mission to set a global standard for biological dentistry, introducing a tiered certification system for dentists to move beyond outdated protocols and adopt a more inte...2025-05-081h 07
The Red Light ReportPhotobiomodulation Clinical Experience: Healing the Root Cause, Not the Symptoms w/ Josh CrawfordIn this information-packed episode of The Red Light Report, Dr. Mike Belkowski is joined by Josh Crawford, Clinical Director of Genoa Integrative Health & Wellness. Josh shares his transformational journey from emergency medicine to building one of the most robust red light therapy clinics in North America. Sparked by the tragic loss of his first wife to Crohn’s disease and biologic-related cancer, Josh recounts how that experience ignited his pursuit of root-cause medicine, integrative therapies, and photobiomodulation.
The episode dives deep into the clinical application of red light therapy and methylene blue — especially in combination — as tool...2025-05-011h 01The Red Light ReportThe Six Pillars of Mitochondrial HealthIn this deep-dive episode of The Red Light Report, Dr. Mike Belkowski takes you beyond the basics to explore why mitochondrial function is the true driver of health—and disease. After contrasting centralized vs. decentralized health paradigms, he reveals the root causes and systemic effects of mitochondrial dysfunction, using vivid analogies like “rocks in a river” to explain electron leakage and oxidative stress. From there, Mike unpacks the Six Pillars of Mitochondrial Health:
1. Energy Production – ATP synthesis & structured “EZ” water batteries
2. Biogenesis – Growing new mitochondria via PGC-1α, NRF1/2, TFAM
3. Mitophagy – Recycling damaged mitochondria through PINK1/Par...2025-04-241h 03The Red Light ReportThe Gut-Mitochondria Connection: Red Light, Methylene Blue, & the Future of LongevityIn this episode of The Red Light Report, Dr. Mike Belkowski returns fresh from the Health Optimization Summit in Austin, Texas, where he reconnected with the vibrant biohacking community. While the event buzz was exciting, Dr. Mike dives right back into what he does best: breaking down cutting-edge research in mitochondrial health and red light therapy.
Key Topics Covered:
1. The Mitochondria–Gut Microbiota–Cardiovascular Axis
Dr. Mike reviews a pre-release study that uncovers the two-way relationship between our gut microbes and mitochondrial function. Disruptions here may fuel inflammation and oxidative stress, leading to cardiovascular disea...2025-04-1745 minThe Red Light ReportBusting Common Red Light Therapy Myths & Misconceptions via FAQsAs we're approaching the dog days of summer, it seemed like it would be nice to take a break from the deep science of photobiomodulation research and take some FAQs surrounding red light therapy. Chances are that if you have that question, thousands of other people have that same question. Also, as long as I've been deeply entrenched in the red light therapy space, it seems like the same misinformation is being propagated year after year after year. I felt like it would be nice to clear the air on some of these topics.Some of the myths, misc...2024-06-2736 minThe Red Light ReportResearch: Red Light Therapy & Mitochondrial Dynamics; Methylene Blue For Prevention & Treatment of COVID-19
At this point, hopefully you're a fan of the mitochondria, red light therapy and methylene blue... because we'll be digging into those topics today!The first article looks at red light therapy's impact on mitochondrial dynamics. Some of this may be review, but it's all part of putting the pieces of the puzzle together in this RLT-mitochondria waltz. I continue to be awestruck at the vast potential and efficacious results that can be accomplished with red and near-infrared light.The second article reviews the impact of methylene blue on COVID-19. Lo and behold, MB is a v...2024-06-201h 00
The Red Light ReportPain Relief via the Eyes: Incredibly Effective Neurological Approaches for Improving Health w/ Abe Al-BabaWe've all heard that "the eye is the window to the soul," but have you heard of strategically utilizing the visual system to get rid of pain, improve emotions and normalize countless health conditions that are otherwise difficult to treat? Today's conversation with Abe Al-Baba will knock your socks off with both the education he provides and the anecdotes he shares with how he helps his clients reach peak performance and/or improve their overall health status. This is one of the more interesting conversations I've had in quite some time!Abe and I met at the HY...2024-04-251h 39The Red Light ReportLearning From the Experts: Water For Optimal Health & WellnessI just got back from San Diego where I attended an outstanding "meeting of the minds" water summit put on by Tracy Duhs. I walked in with a respect for water and its importance for our health; I left with a reverence for water and its role it plays in all aspects of life. It's simply mind-blowing! Tracy corralled the top researchers and thought leaders in the water space and had me wrap up the weekend by presenting on red light therapy. While listening to presentations, I recorded video clips that I was posting to my personal Instagram stories...2024-04-181h 11The Red Light ReportRed Light Therapy Anecdotes & Leucomethylene BlueEver curious about what results people in the "real world" are achieving with red light therapy? Well this past week on BioLight's Instagram page, we had a feed post to elicit some responses and, oh boy, did it ever. So much that I felt compelled to highlight some of the comments left by people to showcase the variety of ways people are successfully utilizing red light therapy to benefit their health and wellness. From vision to numerous skin health benefits to excelling in exercise/lifting to improving children's sleep and more!The proverbial meat and potatoes of this ep...2024-02-011h 08The Red Light ReportHealth & Longevity Benefits of Sauna, Infrared Sauna vs. Red Light Therapy & Photobiomodulation For PremyopiaOne of the more common questions I get asked, as it relates to red light therapy, is how is it different than infrared saunas? Do they elicit the same health benefits? Which one is "better"? If I had to choose one, which modality should I use? Understandably, the major hangup and confusion comes from both technologies integrating infrared light... granted of different flavors of infrared and, thus, different physiological responses.We cover the basics of what infrared saunas are, the difference between traditional vs. infrared saunas, discuss the top 10 benefits derived from consistent hyperthermia treatment and more. Possibly, most impor...2024-01-1853 minThe Red Light ReportMechanisms of How Red Light Therapy Works [Top Episode of 2023!]For the second top episode of 2023, we are going back to the basics! That may sound boring to some, but for those that really want to understand how red light therapy can by modern day's "magic bullet," it's worth learning (and, for some of you, reviewing) the foundations of the mitochondria and the mechanisms of how red light therapy works. I'm a dork and I love this type of information. I hope you learn and enjoy it as well...
Did you know red light therapy is a hormetic stressor to our cells similar to exercise? Th...2023-12-2852 minThe Red Light ReportBiocentrism: Unraveling the Illusion of Space & TimeWhat if I told you that time and space are truly illusions and only constructs used by humans to better understand and operate in our world? That there is no such thing as an "external" and "internal" world and what we think we see "out there" is literally occurring and being conceived inside our head? Based on physics and biology, this is all true; is our consciousness that dictates all that we see and perceive in our world... If this is all tough to comprehend and wrap your mind around, you are certainly not alone. This is all the basis for...2023-11-0243 min
The Red Light ReportHealth via Electromagnetism, Light & BioBlue w/ David Horinek, Pt.2In Part 2 of this wildly interesting conversation with David Horinek on The Red Light Report, we dive into the newest product that David and I have collaborated on for BioLight: BioBlue! A lot of people in the health, wellness and longevity spaces — especially those entrenched in the world of biohacking — are familiar with, or at least have heard of, methylene blue. This synthetic blue dye that is notoriously used in fish tanks is actually a game-changer for mitochondrial health... how crazy is that?! The cherry on top is that methylene blue is an extremely powerful synergist with red light therapy...2023-10-0556 min
The Red Light ReportAcupoints & Anecdotes: Red Light Therapy for Animals & Humans w/ Ros MaindokThis week I am excited to welcome my first "fireside chat" with a red light therapy enthusiast! Calling in from Western Australia, Ros Maindok, first got illuminated by red light therapy back in 2010 when she took a course that was designed specifically for horses. This is back in the day when it was literally just red light and did not encompass the near-infrared light we are accustomed to with today's red light therapy devices. She began with a red light therapy torch and learned how to treat acupoints on horses, getting impressive results quickly. From there she was hooked on the...2023-08-0358 minThe Red Light ReportProduct Release: The Cocoon; Research: Red Light Therapy For COVID Tongue, Fibromyalgia & NeuroinflammationIn this episode, we explore the revolutionary world of red light therapy and its potential to transform our approach to wellness. We start by unveiling the groundbreaking BioLight product drop - The Cocoon, a cutting-edge device that offers flexible full-body, 360-degree red light therapy treatments. Discover the remarkable benefits of this therapy, from rejuvenating the skin to enhancing cellular function.
Next, we delve into the latest research on photobiomodulation and its potential to treat various health conditions. Explore a unique case report on Photobiomodulation and COVID-19, shedding light on its intriguing therapeutic possibilities. Learn about surprising links...2023-07-2747 minThe Red Light ReportResearch: Photobiomodulation’s Potential in Healing Brain Lesions
Get ready for an enlightening episode of The Red Light Report! We kick things off with the excitement of huckleberry season. Then I offer an exclusive sneak peek into the groundbreaking technology of BioLight. Our listeners requested a deep dive into photobiomodulation and its impact on brain lesions, and we do just that in this solosode!
Explore the ongoing research article discussing continuous wave vs pulsed wave dosing, establishing optimum doses and regimens, and the fascinating concept of the "translational effect" in humans. Discover the neuroprotective properties of photobiomodulation and its potential in attenuating injuries.
...2023-07-1352 minThe Red Light ReportResearch: Fluoride & Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Amber vs. Red Light For Skin Health & Treating Rotator Cuff Surgical RepairIt's been some time since we tackled some research, so in this week's solosode we're going to cover a wide variety of topics! Also, I wanted to reach out to my audience and let you know that I would like to start interviewing some of YOU (5 to 15 minutes segments) about your experiences and results with red light therapy. You would not have to disclose any personal information — simply share your story! I think it would be powerful for everyone to hear one another's stories and experiences. If you would be interested in participating please reach out here: podcast@biolight.shop2023-07-0641 minThe Red Light ReportMechanisms of How Red Light Therapy WorksDid you know red light therapy is a hormetic stressor to our cells similar to exercise? This week on The Red Light Report, we are going to review some of the fundamentals of red light therapy that include the two proposed mechanisms of how red light therapy actually works. And while you may already understand some of the basic concepts, I think there will be plenty of new, in-depth information that will add some color to your current red light therapy knowledge.Especially living in the Information Age, we hear/read/listen to so much information all of...2023-04-2752 minThe Red Light ReportBioLight Will Set the Standard in Red Light Therapy; Research: Spinal Cord Injury & Acute/Chronic Pain ReliefA couple of weeks ago on a solosode, you heard me speak about how many red light therapy companies are misrepresenting (either intentionally or not) their product's light irradiance. This has been an ongoing issue in the industry that is much more rampant that you would want to believe. On this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, I will tell you how BioLight is going to set a new standard for product transparency in the red light therapy industry.Now this is not intended to be "calling out" other companies. More accurately, BioLight wants to raise the bar fo...2023-04-2050 minThe Red Light ReportResearch: Cancer & Red Light Therapy; Rabbit Hole: How Light Irradiance is Used as a Marketing TacticOn this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I unveil BioLight's newest product, the Glow! I detail why the Glow was developed, what makes it special and why it is significantly different than any other handheld red light therapy device on the market. More importantly, I cover one photobiomodulation research article in detail on a topic that I constantly get questions about: cancer.
One of the amazing features of red light therapy is that, according to the research, there are zero contraindications for implementing it for a given health condition; that includes cancer. Of course, tha...2023-04-0659 minThe Red Light ReportDr. Mike Belkowski Presents Photobiomodulation Research & Benefits in Rome, ItalyCiao! For the 100th episode of The Red Light Report, we are traveling to Italy! In mid-November last year, I was one of three English-speaking guest speakers at a functional medicine and nutrition conference in Rome where I spoke on — you guessed it — red light therapy. It was a genuine honor and a fun experience to spread the word and knowledge on photobiomodulation overseas.
In my presentation, I describe the fundamental tenants of red light therapy, the mechanisms of how it actually works at the cellular level, go over the wide array of photobiomodulation research and provide...2023-02-2348 minThe Red Light ReportResearch: Treating Rosacea, Improving Sleep Quality, & Optimizing Short-Term Memory via PhotobiomodulationOn this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, we return to the photobiomodulation research and cover an array of fascinating topics.
We first look into how red light therapy may be able to improve symptoms of rosacea in a mouse model. Secondly, we take a deep dive into a review article that analyzes the research on photobiomodulation for the brain at night, while sleeping, to improve the function of the glymphatic system. Lastly, we cover an article that uncovers some exciting potential between transcranial photobiomodulation for the brain and short-term memory. This is important, as short...2023-02-0942 min
The Red Light ReportStandardizing Red Light Therapy Methods, Informing Consumers, & The Future of Medicine w/ Alain DijkstraFor the first interview of 2023 on The Red Light Report, I welcome back a dear friend and repeat guest, Alain Dijkstra, who is the founder and CEO of Kaiyan Medical, one of the world's foremost LED light therapy producer and manufacturer. If you may recall, Alain started Kaiyan in a hotel room way back in 2009 and has built it into the juggernaut that it is today.Being thoroughly entrenched in the light therapy space for almost two decades, Alain has a very keen and insightful perspective on how much red light therapy industry has grown in a rel...2023-02-021h 09The Red Light ReportGrounding, Pt. 4: Incredible Anecdotes & Earthing for Female Health, Athletic Performance & Pet HealthThe series finale on Earthing should be the episode that fully converts you into a full-fledged believer. This week on The Red Light Report you will hear from countless individuals, as they discuss how grounding helped improved their health, wellness, well-being and quality of life over an array of health conditions. The numerous anecdotes I cover will be the proof in the pudding that will take you off the fence, if that is where you are sitting, or just further drive home the point that grounding MUST become a part of your daily (in a perfect world, hourly and/or...2023-01-2659 minThe Red Light ReportGrounding, Pt. 3 - Earthing 101 & How it Regulates the Nervous System, Heart & Blood Pressure
With cardiovascular disease continually on the rise and high blood pressure being one of the most important risk factors for the disease, hypertensive medications continue to skyrocket. While there is a type and place for pharmaceuticals, this does not address the issue at its root cause. This week on The Red Light Report we will learn how Earthing may be THE best anti-hypertensive remedy available; not to mention, it's 100% natural and has no negative side effects. Simply by connecting to the earth and it's perpetual source of free electrons, mother nature literally thins your blood (only if it's necessary to reach...2023-01-191h 02The Red Light ReportGrounding, Pt.2 — Connecting the Dots to How Earthing Heals Your Entire BodyAre you feeling grounded yet?! If you haven't felt the gravitational pull to start Earthing (outdoors or indoors) just yet, perhaps this week's solosode on The Red Light Report will provide you with the conviction necessary to get your toes in the grass (or on a grounding mat, like me, if you are strapped to a desk for too many hours of the day).
Last week was a great introduction to grounding/Earthing where we laid a great foundation on the basics and fundamentals. Hopefully, it got the wheels turning in your head and brought some awarenes...2023-01-1253 min
The Red Light ReportGrounding, Pt. 1 — Is Earthing the Best Anti-Inflammatory in the World?Happy New Year everybody and welcome to 2023! It feels nice to turn the page onto a new year and start fresh with a clean slate, revitalized and with endless possibilities. To begin this year on The Red Light Report, I am feeling pulled and magnetized into a slightly different direction than our usual red light therapy talk. But don't worry, the topic will still be light- and health-centric, albeit from a slightly different angle. Instead of looking above to our light source, we will be focusing towards the ground for this healing source of photonic and electromagnetic energy: grounding.2023-01-0555 min
The Red Light ReportQuantum Health: Light, (Exclusion Zone) Water & Magnetism w/ Carrie Bennett [Top Interview of 2022!]For the last two episodes of the year I thought it would be fun to revisit the top two interviews of 2022! And they are not the top two because I said so, but rather because they were the two most downloaded episodes — you, the audience, have spoken! Genuinely, my conversation with Carrie Bennett was easily one of my favorites, so it is always nice when that resonates with the listeners as well. Enioy learning (or reviewing) health from a quantum perspective..."Electrons! Electrons! Come get your electrons!" I love when I path crosses with someone that likes to n...2022-12-221h 17The Red Light ReportResearch: Photobiomodulation Prior to Radiotherapy & Full-Body Red Light Therapy For Augmented Sleep/RecoveryAnother solosode of The Red Light Report means another episode of exciting photobiomodulation research: the first article explores at how pre-conditioning cancer cells with red light affects the subsequent radiation treatment; the second article investigates elite athletes and how their sleep and recovery responds to full-body red light therapy.
Within these two articles, we continue to learn about novel ways that red light therapy can be integrated to positively impact health. This includes innovative ways to pre-condition our body with this healing light to reduce the amount of radiation necessary along with newfound results that full-body RLT may re...2022-12-1542 minThe Red Light ReportResearch: Tissue Regeneration; Effect on Brain & Glymphatic System During SleepThis week on The Red Light Report, we have two more remarkable pieces of photobiomodulation research to cover and, to top it off, both are figuratively hot-off-the-press — being published only this past summer! You've heard me say it before, but I'll say it again... while the information may be on particular topics, the takeaways are far-reaching and can be applicable to virtually everyone.
The first article covered has to do with the ability for red light therapy to improve the tissue regeneration capabilities of fibrin application. Who doesn't want more effective and efficient wound healing and tissue/org...2022-12-0846 minThe Red Light ReportTreating Common Sickness, Skin Cancer & CrossFit Performance/Recovery via Red Light TherapyI hope you all had a wonderful past week celebrating the holidays with family and friends! This week on The Red Light Report, I am going to review two interesting pieces of photobiomodulation research: one on RLT for cancer (specifically, melanoma) and another on RLT's impact on CrossFit for strength, endurance and recovery (specifically looking at the impact of treatment timing — is before, after or before and after lead to superior results).
Also, I want to apologize in advance for the sound of my voice in this episode. I recorded this towards the tail end of a sickn...2022-12-0138 minThe Red Light ReportConsult Call: Dosing & Strategies for a Red Light Therapy BedEarlier this month I had a consultation call with a couple of gentleman from Germany that wanted more detailed information on how to best utilize the red light therapy beds they had recently purchased. I figured we may as well hit the record button and capture the conversation since the topics discussed would be interesting for others to listen to. Thus, we recorded an impromptu episode of The Red Light Report! For this episode, you get to be a fly on the wall and listen to some back-and-forth on how others are using their red light therapy dev...2022-11-1748 minThe Red Light ReportTreating Cancer-Related Symptoms & Cognitive Improvement via Red Light TherapyLet's dive into some more research on this week's solosode of The Red Light Report. I cover two pieces of research more thoroughly this week, as both of the topics are quite interesting and the information within each article contains valuable red light therapy principles that everyone can apply to their RLT treatments and strategies.
The first article deals with the side effects of cancer treatments (i.e. radiotherapy), while the second article is about using phototherapy for improving cognition in those dealing with dementia. I have a hunch that boosting mitochondrial health is involved with both of th...2022-11-1036 minThe Red Light ReportChronic Kidney Disease, Bone Healing for Dentistry & Eye Health via Near-Infrared LightHave you heard of the gut-kidney axis? On this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, I'll review some of the newest photobiomodulation research — from chronic kidney disease to bone healing in the mouth to eye health with invisible light.
While some of the research topics seems rather specific (i.e., chronic kidney disease), the information in each article and their findings are quite profound and have far-reaching implications. Furthermore, the details outlined in this research continues to reinforce vital principles of red light therapy along with fortifying the countless ways that red and near-infrared light can heal...2022-11-0336 min
The Red Light ReportRed Light Therapy & Vitamin D, Nutrition & Healing via RLT w/ Fredrik PaulúnIn this week's episode of The Red Light Report, we travel "across the pond" to Sweden! I had the chance to sit down and converse with Fredrik Paulún, a fellow red light therapy enthusiast and someone that has been building health and wellness businesses for decades. Fredrik was ahead of the curve when he brought the glycemic index trend to Sweden and to the masses years and year ago; and now he has that same feeling about red light therapy and its potential to impact people's health, which he will thoroughly address in his red light therapy book he ex...2022-10-2758 min
The Red Light ReportTerrain-Based Approach to Cancer Treatment & Prevention w/ Dr. Lucas TimsMistletoe anyone? On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had the chance to sit down with the Dr. Lucas Tims, a naturopathic oncologist that has some unique, yet sensible approaches to treating, mitigating and preventing cancer. On top of that, he has a healthy respect for mitochondrial health and the role they play on not just overall health, but their relationship with cancer. Dr. Tims sees cancer as a teacher, not a problem. You will learn why and so much more in this information-packed episode!Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, is Medical Director of the Rior...2022-10-2047 minThe Red Light ReportMatrix: BioLight’s New Innovative Full-Body Red Light Therapy MatThere are two major issues I hear time and again, regarding full-body red light therapy treatments: 1.) having to set aside time to do the treatments and 2.) having to stand in front of the panel. This week on The Red Light Report, you are going to learn about an innovative red light therapy product from BioLight that resolves these two issues and also provides many other attributes that will make red light therapy easier and more relaxing to do than ever before!
In short, the product is the Matrix, which is a full-body red light therapy mat. The Matrix is...2022-10-1348 minThe Red Light ReportStem Cells, Thyroid Health, Women’s Health, Wound Healing & Safety ConsiderationsThere is light at the end of the tunnel! This week on The Red Light Report, we are going to wrap up the 4th edition of the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook. We will cover the last four health conditions, including a brand new health topic added to this newest edition, and then wrap things up with reviewing some safety considerations as it relates to red light therapy.
In this episode, we cover the following topics: Stem Cells, Thyroid Health, Women's Health, Wound Healing & Safety ConsiderationsOn the previous solosode, we covered the f...2022-10-0642 minThe Red Light ReportRed Light Therapy for Oral Health, Injury Recovery, Pain, Pet Health, Aging, & WoundsWe will cover a handful topics from the fourth edition of the eBook this week on The Red Light Report. Most of the health sections reviewed in this episode offer up the most up-to-date research on their respective condition. Also, there is a VERY EXCITING announcement made to kick off this episode, so be sure to tune in and see what it is!
In this episode, we cover the following topics: Oral Health, Pain, Pet Health, Skin Health & SleepOn the previous solosode, we covered the following topics in the eBook: Inflammation & Nerve Injuries2022-09-2943 minThe Red Light ReportTreating Inflammation & Nerve Injuries w/ PhotobiomodulationIn this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, we will cover two more exciting and important topics in the 4th edition of the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook. We will take a dive into Inflammation and Nerve Injuries, covering relevant information on how red light therapy can help each condition along with new, pertinent photobiomodulation research on each topic. Rest assured, you will walk away with a healthier respect for how red light therapy, when implemented appropriately, can be a powerful tool for both circumstances.
On the previous solosode, we covered the following topics...2022-09-2250 min
The Red Light ReportCircadian Rhythm & Living a Natural Lifestyle w/ Bastian GroissThis week on The Red Light Report, I had the chance to catch up with someone that reveres the miraculous benefits of light as much as I do and has an even higher regard for the impact of circadian rhythm. So much that he has developed his own app, Circadian. Bastian Groiss is a man close to my heart and someone that comes from the similar background of being educated by Dr. Jack Kruse. In this episode, we cover the many impacts of light (and non-native light), how to harness the benefits of sunlight and red light therapy and, of cou...2022-09-1549 min
The Red Light ReportOptimizing Anti-Aging & Longevity via Supplements & Adjuvants w/ Sandra Kaufmann, MDThe author of one of my all-time favorite books recently released her second book, which was like Christmas coming early for me! Luckily, I had also met her before at an anti-aging conference and we have stayed in touch throughout the years. So I knew I had to Dr. Sandra Kaufmann on The Red Light Report for some amazing conversation about anti-aging and longevity strategies, especially as it relates to supplements and adjuvants — topics that she is considered a bonafide expert. In her newest book, Aging Solutions, Dr. Kaufmann covers 28 different agents that she has found to be the most efficacious an...2022-09-081h 06The Red Light ReportHair Health, Heart Health & Boosting Immunity w/ Red Light TherapyIn this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, we will move along the 4th edition of the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook. I will cover several more health & wellness topics and discuss how red light therapy has the potential to help those health and wellness conditions along with covering the relevant research for each topic.
On the previous solosode, we covered the following topics in the eBook: Eye Health & Gut Health.
This week we will cover the following topics: Hair Health, Heart Health & the Immune System.
More exciting new red ligh...2022-09-0144 minThe Red Light ReportEye Health & Gut Health w/ Red Light TherapyThis week on The Red Light Report, I will cover two of the most popular topics as it relates to red light therapy: eye health and gut health. There is an abundance of information and research in these two areas — from being able to mitigate, prevent and even reverse eye pathologies to improving the diversity and balance of your beneficial bacteria to harmful bacteria in your gut. Let's shed some light on these two areas of health and wellness!
On the previous solosode, we covered the following topics in the eBook: Brain & Cognitive Health and Cancer.
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The Red Light ReportVitamin IVs for Wellness, Lab Tests, Mitochondrial Hacks & Red Light Therapy w/ Jonathan Mendoza & Baldo GarzaFor the second time on The Red Light Report, we have two guests on for the price of one! This week I have the pleasure of chatting with Jonathan Mendoza and Baldo Garza. Jonathan and Baldo are the co-founders and owners of MSW Lounge, which is an Austin, TX hotspot for ground breaking health and wellness, hosting regular Lunch & Learns and other events for the community to come together and learn about how to improve their lives with health. We take a deep dive into the importance of vitamins, especially vitamin IVs that Jonathan specializes in, along with other health and bioha...2022-08-181h 14
The Red Light ReportThe ENERGY Formula, Obscure Supplements & Spiritual Journeys via Psychedelics w/ Shawn WellsWant to learn about some supplements that you have never heard of from The World's Greatest Formulator? That is only one of many intriguing topics covered on The Red Light Report with this week's guest, Shawn Wells. Shawn is highly respected in the biohacking, keto and supplement industries and, more recently, has explored psychedelics and spiritual journeys. We cover those aforementioned subjects as well as topics from the book that Shawn released last year, The ENERGY Formula. Always articulate with a calm demeanor, Shawn is a wealth of information that is easy to listen to and learn from.
Sha...2022-08-111h 14The Red Light ReportBrain & Cognitive Health, Parkinson’s & Gut Health, & Cancer via PhotobiomodulationThis week on The Red Light Report, we will continue navigating through the fourth edition of the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook that I released last week. The eBook almost doubled in size relative to the third edition, as I added a copious amount of information, research and protocols to this fourth edition.
On the previous solosode, we covered the following topics: Important Concepts; Anxiety, Depression & Stress; Athletic & Exercise Performance; and Bone & Joint Health.
In this solosode, we will be covering two BIG topics: Brain & Cognitive Health and Cancer. This may be an episode you will want to share...2022-08-0442 minThe Red Light ReportRed Light Therapy Best Practices, Treating Anxiety/Depression/Stress, Muscle Recovery & Bone/Joint HealthOn this solosode of The Red Light Report, we are going to commence digging into the fourth edition of the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook. You heard correctly — the FOURTH edition! I have gone ahead and added an abundance of new red light therapy information, research and protocols. I have even added new sections, such as Cancer, Gut Health and Stem Cells. In this solosode and subsequent solo episodes, I will be covering all of the new information that has been added to this updated edition of the eBook.
For those not familiar with the content...2022-07-2848 min
The Red Light ReportCorruption of Big Food, Big Pharma & Big Tech & How to Take Your Freedom Back w/ Dr. Leland StillmanFor the second week in a row on The Red Light Report, I have a repeat guest! This week's guest, Dr. Leland Stillman, you may remember is an integrative medical doctor that has been quite verbose and outspoken regarding his opinion on mandated vaccinations and wearing of face masks. He is also very well-versed on how light and one's light environment can impact health for better or for worse.Very recently he released a book called, Dying to Be Free. Here is an excerpt from the overview of the book:
"I believe that if anything threatens the health of th...2022-07-2157 min
The Red Light ReportIncreasing Longevity through Resonance & Ascension w/ David HorinekFor the first time on The Red Light Report, I have a repeat guest — and for good reason! You may remember him as the guy that developed the Longevv anti-aging creams we sell at BioLight, but David Horinek is so much more. He has acquired an abundance of unique knowledge in so many areas, I had to pick his brain on another episode so we could all learn from him. He dives into countless topics, including health and wellness tactics, why you need to leave the big city and live a rural lifestyle, diet/nutrition tips, advice on financial and i...2022-07-141h 30The Red Light ReportBioactive Light, Our Light Environment & Simple Yet Impactful BiohacksOn this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, we are going to learn about light and its impact on health from a slightly different viewpoint. You man even consider it coming from a quantum perspective. But not to worry, there are many practical (and free!) takeaways that you can begin integrating into your daily routine as quickly as... now! (Cue: nasal breathing)
In the first part of the solosode, I will cover sunlight as a nutrient. This may seem blasé on the surface, but I will discuss in detail, the five bioactive forms of light and then make a legitimate...2022-07-0740 min
The Red Light ReportThe Uncharted Frontier of Women’s Biology & Physiology w/ Kayla OsterhoffI am excited because I get to return the favor to this week's guest on The Red Light Report. Years ago and well before BioLight became popular, Kayla Osterhoff, affectionately known as Biocurious Kayla, interviewed me about red light therapy on her podcast, BioCurious. So now I get to pick her brain about women's health, a topic where Kayla is a recognized authority on the subject, being that she is a women’s health science expert. The information that Kayla covers is absolutely fascinating and gave me a more well-rounded perspective of women's health. I can virtually guarantee that the females out the...2022-06-3041 minThe Red Light ReportMitochondrial FundamentalsHappy Summer to everyone! Summer means sun; sun means full-spectrum light; full-spectrum light means red and near-infrared light; red and NIR light means happy mitochondria! That was a long-winded way of saying that on this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, we will once again be reviewing the fundamentals of the mitochondria. This is quintessential to appreciating red light therapy, as red light therapy directly affects the mitochondria, which provides countless health, wellness and longevity benefits.
The first part of the episode covers why the mitochondria is vital for our health, wellness, and longevity. If yo...2022-06-231h 13The Red Light ReportWomen’s Health, Wound Healing, Safety & ConsiderationsIt's a bittersweet moment on this week's episode of The Red Light Report, as we are finally concluding our adventure through the third edition of the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook. As a quick reminder, this eBook is something I have developed over the past three-years plus based on everything I have read, heard, watched, listened to, etc. about red light therapy.In the previous solosode, I covered the following three topics outlined in the eBook: skin health, sleep and thyroid health. For each health condition, I discuss how red light therapy can benefit that particular conditio...2022-06-1641 min
The Red Light ReportRadical Ownership of Your Health & Engineering Nature Back Into Your Life w/ Freddie KimmelOn today's episode of The Red Light Report, you get the chance to hear from an individual with a very unique perspective — so unique, in fact, he has dubbed himself a "triple threat." Today's guest, Freddie Kimmel, has the noteworthy distinction of a being a proud survivor of metastatic cancer, Lyme, and toxic mold. With that being said, he has a profound story to tell. Along with expounding on the countless healing modalities he has encountered along his healing journey that lasted over a decade, Freddie shares his mindset shift and altered outlook on life since surviving the aforementioned conditions and what...2022-06-0953 min
The Red Light ReportPhotobiomodulation Research & Proper Dosing w/ Dr. Praveen AranyFor the first time on The Red Light Report, I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with a photobiomodulation researcher and expert. And Dr. Praveen Arany is not just an average, ordinary researcher by any stretch of the imagination — this guy has quite the reputation in the photobiomodulation world and beyond. We cover an array of red light therapy topics that will surely give you a clearer idea of what red light therapy is, how to best utilize it and what has Dr. Arany most excited about the future of photobiomodulation.
Dr. Praveen Arany is trained as a dentis...2022-06-0257 minThe Red Light ReportSkin Health, Sleep & Thyroid HealthAlright, alright, alright! This week on The Red Light Report, we will keep on keeping on as we continue to learn from the eBook I developed the past several years, the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook.In last week's solosode, I covered the following two topics outlined in the eBook: pet health and pre-conditioning. For each health condition, I discuss how red light therapy can benefit that particular condition and then follow that up with what the photobiomodulation research has to say about that health condition.In this solosode, I will be discussing the next th...2022-05-2634 minThe Red Light ReportPet Health & Pre-Conditioning w/ Red Light TherapyAll aboard the Photobiomodulation Express! This week on The Red Light Report, we will keep learning about various ways you (and your pets!) can benefit from red light therapy, as I continue to read from the eBook I developed the past several years, the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook.In last week's solosode, I covered the following four health conditions outlined in the eBook: inflammation, the immune system, oral health and pain. For each health condition, I discuss how red light therapy can benefit that particular condition and then follow that up with what the photobiomodulation researc...2022-05-1946 minThe Red Light ReportInflammation, The Immune System, Oral Health & PainTurn on your red and near-infrared lights and let's continue learning! This week on The Red Light Report, we will keep learning about different health conditions that benefits from red light therapy, as I continue to read from the eBook I developed the past several years, the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook.In last week's solosode, I covered the following five health conditions outlined in the eBook: eye health, fat loss, hair health, heart health & herpes. For each health condition, I discuss how red light therapy can benefit that particular condition and then follow that up with w...2022-05-1242 minThe Red Light ReportEye Health, Fat Loss, Hair Health, Heart Health & HerpesHappy May! It's time for another informative solosode covering a handful of interesting red light therapy topics on The Red Light Report. We will continue learning from the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook that I have been reading the past two weeks. In last week's solosode, I covered the first four health conditions outlined in the eBook: anxiety & depression, athletic performance, brain & nerve health and bone & joint health. For each health condition, I discuss how red light therapy can benefit that particular condition and then follow that up with what the photobiomodulation research has to say about that heal...2022-05-0546 minThe Red Light ReportAnxiety & Depression, Athletic & Exercise Performance, Brain & Nerve Health, & Bone & Joint HealthThis week on The Red Light Report, we are going to continue learning from the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook that I developed over the past three years. The eBook is a distillation of all of the photobiomodulation information I learned from countless sources, including the scientific research, books, videos, conferences/symposiums, etc. My intention of the eBook was to give people a comprehensive, trustworthy source of red light therapy information and also facilitate a better understanding of what red light therapy is, what it can help with and, most importantly, how to use red light therapy for various heal...2022-04-2844 minThe Red Light ReportImportant Concepts of Red Light TherapyFor the next handful of solosodes on The Red Light Report, I will be reading from the eBook I have developed and continuously updated over the last three years, the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook. Currently in its third edition, the eBook consists of information that I have distilled from countless sources and hundred upon hundreds of hours reading and researching. With that being said, the eBook is always a work in progress as I continue to update the information and protocols, as well as add new protocols, as new information and research comes to light.The eBook i...2022-04-2145 min
The Red Light ReportHarnessing Red Light Therapy, Proper Sun Exposure & NAD+ Skin Cream w/ Amitay EshelWhenever I cross paths with someone that understands red light therapy at a deep level, I love to nerd out. On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Amitay Eshel and picking his brain on all things red light therapy. It was the type of conversation where we could have easily geeked out for hours on end and still had more to talk about. Luckily, you get to be a fly on the wall for this exchange topics from red light therapy to sun exposure to biohacking strategies to NAD+...2022-04-141h 20The Red Light ReportVitamin C, Red Light For Tendon Injuries & Treating Bell’s PalsyI know The Red Light Report isn't necessarily about highlighting nutrition, as there's thousands of those podcasts already. However, I did want to acknowledge National Vitamin C Day that occurred this week, so I take a quick dive into the history and benefits of one of the most popular vitamins in the world. Needless to say, you should be getting your daily vitamin C one way or another.Of course, I want to bring you the newest, cutting-edge photobiomodulation research available, so in this episode I will be highlighting three different articles. The first one, which I cover most in...2022-04-0735 minThe Red Light ReportLight Therapy History, Building Up Your Solar Callous & Astaxanthin Benefits for Mitochondrial & DNA HealthOn this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, I deliver a variety pack of information. One of the fun topics I randomly cover is about possibly my favorite non-negotiable adjuvant I take daily: astaxanthin. Ironically, the endless list of powerful benefits from this substance are secondary to sunlight exposure that stresses the algae, developing an orange goop — that goop is astaxanthin. So you could say the benefits derived from astaxanthin are thanks to the light from the sun!I also review the history of light therapy and the interesting ride it has been on over the centuri...2022-03-3141 minThe Red Light ReportOral Health Benefits of Red Light & Blue Light TherapyOne of my favorite aspects of red light therapy is the benefits it has on oral health. The photobiomodulation research in this area is exhaustive, demonstrating countless ways that RLT can impact oral health — from infections to gum health to enamel erosion to orthodontic surgery to pain and more! On this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, I will review the many benefits of RLT as it relates to oral health, but then I will take a dive into the health and aesthetic benefits of blue light therapy for oral health and teeth.Blue light therapy is not...2022-03-2447 min
The Red Light ReportLight Healing, Presence, Consciousness & Pure Awareness w/ Dr. Jacob Liberman“We do not see things as they are; we see them as we are... We have less control over our destiny than we think... The harder we look the less we see; by looking less, we see more."I have never finished a conversation feeling so enlightened and in awe of an individual's charisma and aura than I did on this week's episode of The Red Light Report with Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman. Not only is Dr. Liberman an optometrist and a leading authority in the domain of "external" light that we associate the sun and red light therap...2022-03-171h 15The Red Light ReportPet Health, Heart Failure, Concussions & Modifying the Gut Microbiome w/ Red Light TherapyIt's time to dig back into the photobiomodulation research The Red Light Report! On this solosode, I will cover three new, unique scientific studies that investigate the ways that red light therapy can help with heart health, post-concussion symptoms and modifying the gut microbiome for positive health and wellness benefits! Not only that, but I will reveal how red light therapy virtually saved my dog from needing stitches, significantly accelerating the healing and recovery process from a massive cut that left him with a split lip.We all know that the heart is one of the most mitoc...2022-03-1036 min
The Red Light ReportQuantum Health: Light, (Exclusion Zone) Water & Magnetism w/ Carrie Bennett"Electrons! Electrons! Come get your electrons!" I love when I cross paths with someone that likes to nerd out on mitochondrial health, but especially from the quantum point of view! On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I was lucky enough to sit down with the brilliant Carrie Bennett, who knows her quantum health inside and out. Not only that, but Carrie is able to take these complex topics and simplify them so anyone and everyone can understand. As you can see from the episode description below, we cover a smorgasbord of quantum health topics, especially how healt...2022-03-031h 14The Red Light ReportMitochondria 101Believe it or not, it has almost been one year since I began The Red Light Report! And I want to thank each and every one of you that has tuned in for any of the episodes and supported me along the way. I am grateful that I have been able to provide you all with impactful information on light, especially red light therapy, and how you can best utilize it to your health's advantage. This is just the beginning...Speaking of the beginning — I wanted to revisit a couple of my very first solosodes on this podca...2022-02-241h 23The Red Light ReportUltraviolet Light For Optimal Health & Debunking Myths Surrounding UV LightFor the better part of the last century, sunlight, and especially ultraviolet (UV) light, has been demonized and purported as a main instigator in many diseases and cancers. By the end of today's solosode on The Red Light Report, you will be exposed to the truth about UV light and understand the sad irony of those claims. As a kid, we were all told to put on our sunglasses, slather on that sunscreen and if all else fails, cover up with our hats, clothes, scarves, trench coats.... you get the point. It was drilled into us at a young ag...2022-02-171h 04
The Red Light ReportKill • Bind • Sweat: Detox Methods, Mitochondrial Health & Environmental Toxicity w/ Dr. Jess Peatross, MD
It's time to get sweaty and hop on the detox train! On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had a very fun and enlightening conversation with the one and only Dr. Jess Peatross. She affectionately goes by 'Dr. Jess' and is an absolute wealth of knowledge as it relates to detoxification, mitochondrial health and efficacious holistic treatment modalities. Dr. Jess will outline her favorite way to sauna (along with her favorite type of sauna), her top mitochondrial strategies and her favorite biohacks!
Dr. Jess Peatross, MD is a former hospitalist, internal medicine based me...2022-02-1056 minThe Red Light ReportAltering the Gut Microbiome in Parkinson’s Disease via Red Light TherapyParkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated seven to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease. Men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson’s than women. The disease affects patients’ quality of life, making social interaction more difficult and worsening their financial condition, due to the medical expenses associated with the disease.These are just the tip of the iceberg, as it relates to sobering stats on Parkinson's disease...On this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, I decided to report on some hot-off-the-press research...2022-02-0335 min
The Red Light ReportGut Health, the Gut-Brain Axis & Optimizing Your Diet w/ Dr. Mary Pardee"All disease begins in the gut.” This quote is attributed to the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates nearly 2500 years ago. And while I wasn't able to interview Hippocrates, I was able to interview another phenomenal gut health expert. On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had the pleasure of sitting down and had a fun conversation with Dr. Mary Pardee. She is one smart cookie and provides out some fantastic gut health information along with various strategies you can easily implement to help optimize your gut, leading to better overall health and wellness.
Dr. Mary Pardee is a Nat...2022-01-2757 minThe Red Light ReportHow Light Influences Overall Health via the Eye, Pt. 3This week's episode on The Red Light Report is the grand finale of the three-part solosode series about light and its influence on the "energetic portion" of our eyes. This rather old, yet profound information, comes from the research of German ophthalmologist Fritz Hollwich and other studies he collected from the late 1800s through the 1970s in his book, The Influence of Ocular Light Perception on Metabolism in Man and in Animal.We covered the following topics in last week's episode: light and body temperature, light and kidney function, light and blood count and light and metabolic functions...2022-01-201h 14The Red Light ReportHow Light Influences Overall Health via the Eye, Pt. 2In the second part of this three-part series on The Red Light Report, we are going to continue learning from one of the top light pioneers and light researchers of all-time, Fritz Hollwich, via his book The Influence of Ocular Light Perception on Metabolism in Man and in Animal.For a quick review, we covered the following topics in last week's episode: the energetic portion of the optic nerve, light and the pineal gland and light and growth. That information laid the foundation for understanding the true impact that light has on our physiology. Backed by research fr...2022-01-131h 01The Red Light ReportHow Light Influences Overall Health via the Eye, Pt. 1It's a new year, which means this is a perfect time to learn some groundbreaking, foundational information regarding light and the eye from the early- and mid-1900s. That's correct, I said "groundbreaking" and the 1900s in the same sentence! Beginning on this week's episode of The Red Light Report, we are embarking on a three-part solosode series that will (likely) change the way you think about light, your eyes and their impact on your overall health and wellness... and, believe it or not, I am not talking about your eyesight or vision. In fact, what if I told you tha...2022-01-061h 02The Red Light ReportThe Frequency of Love, PEMF Therapy & Photobiomodulation Research on Reducing Hyper-Inflammation & Treating Core Features of AutismOn the last episode of The Red Light Report this year, I decided it would be fun to take a slight deviation and learn about therapies that involve healing frequencies other than light. I will discuss the healing benefits of sound, specifically 528Hz that is also known as the "frequency of love" and the "frequency of health and longevity." We will then turn our attention to pulsed electromagnetic therapy, better known as PEMF therapy, and the many benefits that can be derived from these frequencies; interestingly, PEMF therapy shares many similar attributes to those found with red light therapy. Lastly...2021-12-3047 min
The Red Light ReportAnti-Aging Molecules, the Power of Infrared Light & the Amazing Properties of the Longevv Cremes w/ David HorinekOn this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I thought it would be fun to revisit the most popular episode of 2021! It was the fun conversation I had with the great intellect, David Horinek, where we dive into various aspect of anti-aging, longevity, infrared energy, light and water -- many of which he brilliantly incorporated into the numerous innovative products he created over the years. Equally exciting, David is the creator of the Longevv Revivv and Longevv Recovvr cremes that I had him develop to specifically harness the healing benefits of red and near-infrared light. I have David go into detail...2021-12-231h 34The Red Light ReportRed Light Therapy Research for Reducing Stress, Pre-conditioning Skin for Protection Against UV Rays & Eye HealthIt's about time we did into some red light therapy research! This week's episode of The Red Light Report will be a solosode covering three pieces of photobiomodulation research: reducing stress with red light therapy (thoroughly combing through the BioLight study completed with Biostrap Labs), photoprotection against UV exposure (i.e. sunscreen via red light therapy) and how a single three-minute red light therapy treatment can significantly improve declining eyesight for an entire week!
You will walk away from this episode with three new ways you can effectively utilize red light therapy: improving mental health, protecting your ski...2021-12-1635 min
The Red Light ReportEvidence-Based Biohacking Pt. 2: BioLight Study Results, Heart Rate Variability & Biometric Data w/ Kevin Longoria
In the second portion of this two-part episode on The Red Light Report, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Biostrap's Chief Science Officer, Kevin Longoria, where we take a deeper dive into biometrics, heart rate variability and the exciting results of the research study BioLight recently completed with Biostrap Labs. In the study, we ended up garnering different results than we initially hypothesized, but may have yielded results that are actually far more exciting and carry profound implications for your overall health -- especially considering the fast-paced, hectic world we live in today. Listen to this episode to f...2021-12-0940 min
The Red Light ReportEvidence-Based Biohacking Pt. 1: Critical Thinking, Combating Misinformation, & Wearables w/ Elias Arjan
I remember when I was first seeking a way for BioLight to somehow become involved in a scientific study and have our products validated by research. It didn't take long for my path to entangle with today's guest, Elias Arjan. At the time, Elias was overseeing an arm of Biostrap called Biostrap Labs, which he himself developed to help biohacking and wellness brands run their products through a valid research protocol -- utilizing the biometric data from Biostrap wearables -- to provide scientific evidence to support their own products. As you will learn from Elias, the biohacking landscape is t...2021-12-021h 18
The Red Light ReportMineral Optimization for Exercise Recovery, Healing, & Optimal Health w/ Barton Scott
On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I interview an individual I met in Miami last month at Biohacking Congress. Today's guest, Barton Scott, approached me after my presentation on red light therapy and we immediately hit it off. And not just because we were like-minded individuals attending a biohacking conference. It also helped that we are both passionate about helping others heal and thrive at the foundational level -- treating the root cause versus providing the metaphorical band-aid. Where I love to advocate and utilize light, Barton is an expert in and proponent of optimizing mineral level...2021-11-181h 02
The Red Light ReportBiohacking w/ Biological Dentistry, Nootropics & Psychedelics, Hydration & Mineral Balancing, & Avoiding Junk Light w/ Tim Gray
On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, we are keeping with the biohacking theme and staying on "the other side of the pond," with the UK's leading biohacker, Tim Gray. Tim has a seemingly typical story of someone that was stricken with health issues, turned to traditional medicine to no avail and, thus, sought out alternative, holistic solutions. But he didn't stop there -- not by a long shot. Because the biohacking scene was vitrually non-existent in London, or the UK altogether for that matter, he took it upon himself to introduce it to his country by putting...2021-11-111h 00The Red Light ReportDr. Mike Belkowski Speaks at Biohacking Congress: Mitochondria, Electrons, Redox Potential, & Photobiomodulation ResearchLast month in Miami, I had the privilege of speaking to biohacking enthusiasts about red light therapy at Biohacking Congress. It was a fun challenge for me in terms of trying to divulge the red light therapy knowledge I accumulated over the years -- from countless books about light to hundreds of hours of reading the scientific research to attending photobiomodulation courses -- and distill it into a presentation under 40 minutes.Luckily for you, on this week's episode of The Red Light Report, you get to be a fly on the humid, sunny wall of downtown Miami, as I attem...2021-11-0435 min
The Red Light ReportMastering the Biology of Resilience, Immunity & Longevity w/ Dr. Olli SovijärviSometimes you just need to recalibrate and get back to the basics; work on the fundamentals of health versus looking for the newest, coolest thing out there. There is a time and place for utilizing new adjuvants and pieces of technology to help optimize your well-being, but what is the point of adding more if your foundation isn't solid and resilient to begin with? That is what I admire about today's guest from Finland, Dr. Olli Sovijärvi. As someone who is deeply entrenched in the biohacking and technology world, he still advocates for - and instills in his dai...2021-10-281h 07
The Red Light ReportDetoxification Methods, Balancing Stress, Structured Water & Mitochondrial Health w/ Dr. Tim Jackson
It is always a treat when you cross paths with like-minded individuals and engage in stimulating conversations. Not for the sake of being inside an echo chamber with one another, but more so to learn and grow from divergent viewpoints within the same topic and garnering new information from each other. Dr. Tim Jackson is someone I could talk with for hours and hours given his expansive knowledge and expertise, especially in the areas I am most interested in as it relates to health and longevity: light, water and magnetism. On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, Dr. Jackso...2021-10-2154 min
The Red Light ReportImproving Resilience, Different Types of Stress, Mitohormesis & Biohacking w/ Siim LandEven at his young age, Siim Land is considered one of the most knowledgable biohackers. He has published multiple massive books on health, wellness, biohacking and how to become resilient to stress. On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, Siim divulges his expansive knowledge on various aspect of health -- from different types of stress to hormesis to anti-aging and longevity tips to intermittent fasting and more!
Siim Land is a best-selling author, public speaker, high performance coach, content creator, and professional biohacker. He creates content about optimizing health, performance, longevity, and wellbeing with differen...2021-10-1444 min
The Red Light ReportSkincare Routines, Demystifying Botox, Is Sun Exposure Good? & Biohacking Sleep w/ Dr. Kay Durairaj
Considered one of the top plastic surgeons in the world, Dr. Kay Durairaj is equipped with some serious knowledge and expertise -- and not just when it comes to skin health and treatments. She is well-versed in (what is considered) alternative treatments, holistic health and biohacking. On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, Dr. Kay helps dispel the common misconceptions surrounding botox and neurotoxins and provides her personal skincare routine. We also trade notes on topics like sleep hygiene and circadian rhythm, intermittent fasting, mitochondrial health and more!
Dr. Kay Durairaj is an interna...2021-10-0751 min
The Red Light ReportHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Mitochondrial Health w/ Dr. Jason Sonners
Dr. Jason Sonners and I have traded notes off and on the past couple of years, but not necessarily about red light therapy. He is considered a top expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and I have been picking his brain about the best ways to use it both with my patients and for personal anti-aging reasons. On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, we take a deep dive into all things HBOT, mitochondrial health and, of course, red light therapy.
Dr. Sonners has always been fascinated by the machinery of the human...2021-09-301h 01
The Red Light ReportOptimal Breath, Nasal Breathing & Why Carbon Dioxide is Beneficial w/ Patrick McKeown
On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had the honor of sitting down with someone that is considered the top breath expert in the world, Patrick McKeown. During our conversation, Patrick filled me in on the many amazing -- and, sadly, forgotten -- benefits of nasal breathing, how to properly breath, the negative impacts of mouth breathing, why carbon dioxide is actually beneficial and necessary to our physiology and so much more!
Patrick McKeown was a chronic asthmatic for most of his life. When he applied the buteyko breathing method, he freed himself from his a...2021-09-231h 06
The Red Light ReportEnergy & Emotions, Frequency Therapy & Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling w/ Dr. Christopher MotleyWhen you're talking about energy and how it affects your emotions, it helps when you're listening and learning from someone that has a wealth of positive vibrations himself. And today's guest on The Red Light Report, Dr. Christopher Motley, has those vibrations in spades.
Dr. Motley appreciates the art and science of both eastern and western medicine. To say that one form of medicine is better than the other can only create tension and disharmony. He believes sickness comes from tension and disharmony. Alignment, ease, and detachment create a space for healing. When all forms of healthcare can fall into...2021-09-1652 minThe Red Light ReportRed Light Therapy for Women’s Health & Fat LossDo you want a FREE TICKET to BiohackingCongress, which takes place next month in Miami?!Simply listen to the beginning of this week's episode of The Red Light Report, to find out how you can easily secure a free virtual ticket to this event, which is packed full of health, wellness and longevity information from the top businesses and experts in the field.Also, in this episode I will discuss the major ways that red light therapy can help with a variety of women's health issues. Lastly, we will dissect a piece of photobiomodulation research that l...2021-09-0928 min
The Red Light ReportAncestral Hacking, Biohacking for Women & Longevity w/ the Biohacker BabesWhat is better than conversing and learning from one brilliant person? How about TWO exceptional minds! In this case, sisters that are deeply entrenched in the biohacking space and, along with that, possess intuitive and intelligent ideations for health, wellness and longevity.Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro of the Biohacker Babes dropped their knowledge and expertise on this week's episode of The Red Light Report. We cover an array of topics, including (of course) biohacking, but also morning routines, ancestral hacking, biohacking for women, longevity, red light therapy and more!
Lauren and Renee grew up in a health-dr...2021-09-021h 05The Red Light ReportRed Light Therapy vs. Cold Water Immersion, Melatonin & Photobiomodulation Research on Dentin Hypersensitivity & Orthodontic-related PainDr. Mike Belkowski talks about the following:
Principles of red light therapy
Why red light therapy works for so many things
Improving sleep through melatonin from red light therapy
Quotes from Dr. Michael Hamblin regarding red light therapy
How to get the best results from red light panels
Melatonin and its role in protecting the mitochondria
Muscle recovery research on cold water immersion vs red light therapy (see works cited below)
How red light therapy reduces inflammation, improves circulation, and optimizes mitochondrial health
Pain reduction through red light therapy
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Works Cited
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