Align Podcast Matt Maruca: What Is Light, How It Benefits Our Physical Health, And The Science Behind Colour Light Therapy | EP 411
Oct 6, 2022
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Perineum Sunning And Testosterone
- Matt recounts cultural and historical ideas like 'perineum sunning' and potential physiological effects from direct sunlight there.
- He mentions studies showing red-light to genitals can dramatically increase testosterone in some papers.
Color Carries Therapeutic Information
- Color (wavelength) carries information that affects physiology; specific colors trigger distinct organ effects in chromotherapy.
- Therapeutic light doses can be minimal because light supplies informational signals, not just energy.
Avoiding Sun Linked To Higher Mortality
- Large cohort data show sun avoiders have higher all-cause mortality compared to sun seekers.
- Moderate sun exposure correlates with broad health benefits beyond vitamin D.