
The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness Why Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Replace the Sun | Infrared & Real Healing Explained
Aug 27, 2025
Brian Richards, a light expert and founder of Sauna Space, discusses the science of light therapy and its benefits for health. He highlights the importance of infrared light for cellular function and detoxification, challenging common myths about sauna use. The conversation touches on the synergy of red light therapy and sauna technology, the modern challenges of environmental toxins, and practical strategies for integrating these therapies into daily life, especially for office workers. A fascinating exploration of how light can enhance well-being!
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Sunlight's Main Power Is Near-Infrared
- The sun's energy absorbed by humans is mostly near-infrared, not UV or visible red.
- Near-infrared penetrates deeply, stimulates mitochondria, and produces subcellular melatonin and structured water.
Get Morning And Sunset Sun
- Prioritize morning and evening sun exposure when blue/UV ratios are lower and red/near-infrared is higher.
- Avoid sunglasses in early morning to gain photo-protective programming and improved visual function.
Sunlight Shapes Energy And Diet Patterns
- Sunlight historically reduced food needs by providing energy and seasonal cues.
- Ancestors used sun exposure and seasonal eating patterns to balance metabolism and caloric intake.



