The Dr. Tyna Show

How I Use the Electric Light Bath to Heal | Sauna Space

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Mar 26, 2026
Brian Richards, founder and CEO of Sauna Space and inventor of incandescent near-infrared sauna tech, explains why light matters for mitochondrial health and circadian rhythm. He discusses why incandescent near-infrared beats LEDs, how electric light baths help pain, autoimmunity, sleep, and nervous-system regulation. Practical tips include morning sunlight, grounding, and portable glow devices for daily light therapy.
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ADVICE

Build Heat Tolerance Slowly

  • Start gently if you're heat or autoimmune sensitive: use one Glow bulb or short sessions with the curtain open and build tolerance over months.
  • Some customers use a single bulb targeting their gut for 3–6 months before full sauna use.
ANECDOTE

Glow Lamp Rescued My Gray Winter Rhythm

  • Dr. Tyna used the Glow lamp daily in gray Oregon winters to mimic sunrise and stabilize circadian rhythm.
  • She and her dogs rotated in front of the lamp to counteract lack of natural sunlight and improve mood and thyroid-related symptoms.
INSIGHT

Near Infrared Is The Dominant Morning Signal

  • Near-infrared makes up over 70% of the sun's photons we absorb and is critical for morning signaling; missing it disrupts hormonal programming.
  • A few minutes of a Glow or sauna in the morning can mimic sunrise and reprogram daily rhythms.
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