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The Truth About Red Light Therapy and Using Light as Medicine


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Red light therapy has started to gain traction in popular culture. From sports medicine recovery to beauty treatments, more and more people are starting to catch on to the benefits of using red light. But why does red light therapy work? And what are its science-backed benefit?

On today’s show, we’re going to dive into the science of red light therapy. You’re going to learn how light therapy can help reduce pain, enhance skin quality, improve the symptoms of certain disorders, and so much more!

You’re also going to learn about other types of light therapy, like ultraviolet and green light therapy. We’re going to discuss the health benefits of getting adequate sunlight, why human biology is so responsive to input from light sources, and how to integrate more light into your routine. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

  • The link between red light exposure and wrinkle reduction. (0:51)
  • Which bacteria has been shown to be reduced by far UV light. (1:22)
  • How red light therapy can help with muscle growth. (1:50)
  • The science behind why the human body is so responsive to light. (2:55)
  • How your circadian timing system works. (3:55)
  • The #1 influencer of your circadian clocks. (5:10)
  • How mitochondria respond to red light therapy. (6:24)
  • A fascinating study on hypothyroidism and red light therapy. (9:57)
  • The link between light therapy and fat loss. (15:11)
  • What the ultimate source of light therapy is. (20:56)
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