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Happy 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 health condition.In this solosode, I will be discussing the next five health conditions: eye health, fat loss, hair health, heart health & herpes.Once again, I cover a lot of fascinating red light therapy information in this episode and I hope you find it useful and potentially applicable to your health journey. So learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: An exciting announcement for BioLight - www.republic.com/biolight Eye health and red light therapy Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative damage to the retina Light-induced retinal damage Pre-conditioning with photobiomodulation to prevent this damage Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Research on eye health How LLLT is beneficial for AMD Treatment with red light after exposure to blue light Cell death and how red light therapy prevents it Mitigating damage from blue-lit technology Fat loss and stubborn fat Near-infrared light and how it accelerates fat loss Hair health Heart health How red light therapy can reduce myocardial injury by increasing energy supply Red light therapy and herpes - Where to find the eBook: Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook - BioLight Fundraising Campaign:We are excited to announce that soon we are planning to launch an open investment campaign allowing BioLight community members, friends and early supporters to own a stake in the company!Click the following link to learn more: BioLight Campaign - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

This 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 health conditions via specific treatment protocols. In last week's solosode, I covered the Important Concepts sections of the eBook, which covered the following topics: red light vs. near-infrared light, mitochondria, biphasic dose response, hormesis, and dosing.​​In this solosode, I will be discussing the first four health conditions: 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 health condition.There is a lot of great information in this episode, so learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: The eBook that Dr. Mike developed CCO and its absorption of red light Therapeutic benefits of red light therapy for the brain Neuro transmitter imbalance Oxidative stress & an overproduction of free radicals How red light therapy improves your antioxidant capacity Cell death and how red light therapy protects from it How one month of light therapy treatments reduced anxiety in patients Brain emotion regulation Synergy between red, near-infrared light, and exercise Increasing your exercise capacity and accelerating your recovery Red light therapy prior to exercise Research on athletic performance from red light therapy Improving self awareness and social functioning Stroke prevention Regeneration of nerves Light therapy for spinal cord injury - Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

For 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 is broken up into a couple of different sections: the first section is comprised of important concepts that everyone should know to help them better understand and harness red light therapy; the second (and much larger) section consists of almost a couple dozen health conditions, where each condition has explanations of how red light therapy can help it, synopses from the most current and strongest research and then, of course, the specific treatment protocol that is completely based off the research.In this solosode, we will be covering the Important Concepts section, which covers red light vs. near-infrared light, mitochondria, the biphasic dose response, hormesis and dosing. Subsequent solosodes will go over the various sections of health conditions, which will hopefully provide you with an all-encompassing perspective of the amazing potential that red light therapy possesses.Learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - Announcements: Dr. Belkowski speaking engagements: Biohackeruniversity.com Virtual event - August 25 through the 28th  Headliner is Tony Robbins Photobiomodulation Symposium In-person event in Rome, Italy This November; exact date to be announced Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: Red light therapy for anxiety and depression “Repetition is the mother of skill”- Tony Robbins Red and near-infrared light and its benefits The domino effect of dysfunctional mitochondria Anecdotes from his ebook The biphasic dose response - more is not better Over treating with red light therapy Hormesis Appropriate dosage of red light therapy How to mathematically determine dosages - Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Whenever 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+ skin cream and more! Amitay Eshel is an entrepreneur in the biohacking and beauty fields. He has held executive roles in the health, wellness, and beauty industry for over a decade, as well as being a business development consultant in that space. As co-founder and CEO of Young Goose, the biohacking skincare company, and host of the Young Goose’s Biohacking Beauty podcast, Amitay has been making waves in his industry through education and innovation. Young Goose embodies his two passions, performance optimization, and skin health, with products that boost the functions of natural rejuvenation processes in the skin. - Dr. Mike Belkowski and Amitay Eshel discuss the following: Amitay’s insight on Zero Gravity Skin and their approach to light therapy and focus on powerful handheld devices Full-body light therapy vs concentrated area light therapy Light dosage and power variations Lenses and parallel waves How Amitay uses light therapy for health and wellness benefits Pushing your body further with light therapy stacked with hyperbaric and cold immersion Your body producing energy Energy’s role in body recovery Positive body responses to stressors Dosing safety of red light therapy Panel sizes and what is appropriate for different red light therapy uses Skin health and his company Young Goose Biological age vs chronological age Vanity as a positive driving force for health Sun exposure and protecting your skin from it Increasing resistance to the sun via more exposure The effects of blue light on your skin from screen time NAD+ and how it is a fuel for the mitochondria How his company’s cream raises NAD+ levels in the skin specifically Biohacking the skin The NAD+ IV market The building blocks for NAD+ Other supplements and biohacks to optimize skin health Methods for improving circulation to the skin Staples of longevity - Watch this episode on YouTube - Website & Social: Instagram - @young_goose_skincare Website - younggoose.com LinkedIn - Amitay Eshel Podcast - Biohacking Beauty podcast - Book recommendations: The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy - Ari Whitten Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art - James Nestor - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

I 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-depth, is about red light therapy (RLT) and how it can benefit the healing of tendons. Virtually 100% people on earth cross paths with a tendon injury at one point or another, with a high percentage eventually succumbing to chronic tendon injury/pain. So everyone will want to hear what this article has to say about RLT's benefits for tendon injuries.The subsequent two articles are so hot off the press that I could only get my hands on the abstracts. But regardless, the information and the results on what RLT can do to benefit Bell's palsy and temporomandibular joint disorder (i.e, jaw pain) is quite impressive — further uncovering more and more ways you can utilize red light therapy to your advantage.​​Learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: Vitamin deficiency and its effects  The sun’s radiation and how our cells react Supplementing vitamin C IV vitamin C Maintaining your vitamin C naturally Light and tendon repair Light and Bell's palsy Red light therapy versus ultrasound for TMD Tendon tears Red light therapy and the tendon healing process LLLT (Low level laser therapy) - Citations:The Functions and Mechanisms of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Tendon Repair (Review) A Study on the Effect of 850 nm Low-Level Diode Laser versus Electrical Stimulation in Facial Nerve Regeneration for Patients with Bell's PalsyComparative efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to TENS and therapeutic ultrasound in management of TMDs: a systematic review & meta-analysis - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

On 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 centuries: from The Golden Age to the Era of Darkness to the New Age of Light. The pendulum has swung both ways and, luckily for us, it is swinging back to the side of evolution, utility and appreciation for the healing benefits of light therapy. This is why we have seen such a surge in photobiomodulation, namely red light therapy.Lastly, I cover the negative impact of light flicker, as it relates to our health. Decades and decades ago, it was thought that if light manufacturers increased the flicker rate so that it wasn't perceptible to the naked eye it wouldn't have a negative impact on our biology. However, we have learned that there can be insidious (or obvious) consequences of "invisible" light flicker, such as headaches/migraines, eye strain, decreased concentration and energy, mood and behavioral disorders and more. That is exactly why I made sure all BioLight panels have the lowest light flicker possible — the first red light therapy company to take that variable into consideration.Learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: Building up your solar callous  Astaxanthin, its origins and benefits for mitochondrial health How astaxanthin decreases DNA damage Astaxanthin and the skin The history of light therapy as a whole Seasonal Affective Disorder Big Pharma and its effects on perception of light therapy The mitochondrial theory of aging Mitochondrial dysfunction Light flicker and its negative effects - Books Cited:The Kaufmann Protocol, Sandra Kaufmann, MD Light Therapies, Anadi Martel - Where to Buy:   Astaxanthin, 12mg - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

One 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 notorious ​for whitening teeth, especially when combined with hydrogen peroxide or carbomide peroxide gel; I will discuss which peroxide is superior for whitening teeth most efficiently. Not only that, blue light is equally effective at selectively killing harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial bacteria alive and thriving, which leads to an optimized oral microbiome. ​Towards the end of the episode, I may or may not have an exciting announcement about a new BioLight product that is about to be released... So listen to the entire episode to find out what it is!Learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: An exciting announcement for Dr. Mike Belkowski’s company, Biolight Sunglasses and whether or not we use them too much Demineralization of teeth and how red light therapy prevents it Ulcers/ canker sores and LLLT  Orthodontic treatment as it relates to tooth movement Biofilms and  and how red light therapy reduces the bacterial load in the root canal system Reduction of hypersensitivity in teeth Dentures and inflammatory responses to them - how red light therapy can help Blue light and tooth whitening Teeth whitening products that are best for your health - Previous Oral Health Episodes:Light & Oral Health w/ Dr. Kelly BlodgettOral Health & Red Light TherapyRed Light Therapy vs. Cold Water Immersion, Melatonin & Photobiomodulation Research on Dentin Hypersensitivity & Orthodontic-related Pain - Citations:   Insights into blue light accelerated tooth whitening Comparison of efficacy of tray-delivered carbamide and hydrogen peroxide for at-home bleaching: a systematic review and meta-analysis   At-home Bleaching With 10% vs More Concentrated Carbamide Peroxide Gels: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Safety issues when using a 16% carbamide peroxide whitening solution To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

“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 therapy with, but he is also a sage, thoughtful guru as it pertains to our "inner" light.  In this episode, Dr. Liberman shares some amazing anecdotes on how he helped heal the vision of his patients decades ago with unique tactics that he developed and still uses today, such as human homeopathy and color homeopathy. He clarifies was it actually means to be present, what pure awareness looks like, the battle between the conscious and unconscious mind, what it means to live a full-spectrum life and more...   Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman is a pioneer in the fields of light, vision and consciousness and has been enthusiastically endorsed by luminaries in the fields of health, science, and spirituality from Deepak Chopra and Bruce Lipton to Eckhart Tolle and also the author of Light: Medicine of the Future, Take Off Your Glasses and See and Luminous Life.   Dr. Liberman earned a doctorate in optometry from Southern College of Optometry and a PhD in vision science from the College of Syntonic Optometry. He received the H.R. Spitler Award for his contributions to the field of phototherapy and has invented numerous light therapy devices, including the first FDA-cleared medical device to significantly improve overall visual performance. A respected public speaker, Dr. Liberman shares his scientific and spiritual discoveries with audiences worldwide.   This episode is a profound, thought-provoking discussion from the heart that will be sure to change the way you perceive light and yourself. Enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski & Dr. Jacob Liberman discuss the following: His journey to the world of light His experience with how light restored the vision of one of his patients A miraculous healing of his eyesight Stories and anecdotes of treatments he’s done How it’s less about “doing" and more about “seeing” Stress and how our body reacts to it Presence and being present The nature of light Consciousness and how all living things are guided Harmonious relationship with Mother Nature The law of attraction Elements and their energetic fingerprint Awareness Open focus Consciousness and what It truly is Worry and how to handle it in the mind Choice is an illusion - Watch this episode on YouTube - Dr. Jacob Liberman's Socials & Websites:   https://www.jacobliberman.org/ Facebook Instagram Contact: info@jacobliberman.org - Books by Dr. Jacob Liberman:Luminous LifeLight - Medicine of the FutureTake Off Your Glasses and See - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

It'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 mitochondrial-dense tissues in the body, yet oddly enough, there is a dearth of photobiomodulation research in this area. Listen and learn how red light therapy is able to ameliorate symptoms and side effects from heart failure.One of the biggest areas on the rise in red light therapy research is transcranial photobiomodulation for neurodegenerative diseases and all types of brain injuries, including concussions. Listen and learn how a professional hockey player incorporated red light therapy into his post-concussion multimodal treatment approach. Lastly, the gut has been receiving a lot of attention in the research as well -- both on how red light therapy can directly improve the gut microbiome and also how brain health can be altered via the gut-brain axis with RLT to the gut. Listen and learn to what the newest research is showing on RLT improving gut health and the gut microbiome.Learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: Anecdotal evidence of red light therapy's wound healing capacity via Dr. Mike healing his dog A gash, that otherwise should have been stitched, being healed by red light therapy How photobiomodulation improves cardiac function How red light therapy increases ATP production in the heart Trans-cranial photobiomodulation for patients with concussions Modifying the microbiome as a potential mechanism for photobiomodulation The gut microbiome in animals and how it has been altered using photobiomodulation - Citations:Light Emitting Diodes Photobiomodulation Improves Cardiac Function by Promoting ATP Synthesis in Mice With Heart FailureRehabilitation of Persistent Symptoms and Neurocognitive Deficits Following Sports-Related Concussion in a Professional Hockey Player: Case StudyModifying the Microbiome as a Potential Mechanism of Photobiomodulation: A Case Report - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

"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 health is impacted by light, water and magnetism.Even though it can be intimidating, it behooves everyone to take a dive deep into health from a quantum perspective. This is truly where the root causes of disease are buried -- deep down at the subatomic level. But as Carrie acknowledges, even though the topics can get a little complex, the solutions are extremely straightforward. And who doesn't like simple, actionable strategies for optimizing wellness and bolstering one's healthspan?   As a college athlete, supposedly at the pinnacle of health, Carrie began suffering chronic joint issues and insomnia.  After her first child was born she developed debilitating stomach pain, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog.    Armed with a BS in Biology, an MS in Nutrition, certifications as a personal trainer, massage therapist, breathing coach, and faculty member of the Quantum Biology Collective, Carrie's mission is to teach her clients how to create a healing environment.   By applying quantum health strategies involving morning sunlight, circadian rhythm, grounding, mitochondrial support, cold therapy, sleep and intermittent fasting clients feel powerful healing and lasting benefits. ​ This episode is wall-to-wall full of incredibly profound health information. It may be an episode you want to listen to multiple times to fully grasp the knowledge that Carrie shares with us. In fact, I highly recommend you do, as the implications of applying these quantum health strategies are far-reaching. Carrie is sure to give you an entirely new perspective on what it means to be healthy. Enjoy and learn lots! - Dr. Mike Belkowski and Carrie Bennett discuss the following:  How she initially got into the quantum field Dr. Jack Kruse and how Carrie has been influenced by him Inflammation from a quantum perspective Chronic inflammation from daily life and how we get it Getting free electrons from nature How we are destroying our mitochondria Health, wellness & longevity via nutrition The Keto diet and how it helps your body produce deuterium-depleted water Mitochondrial dysfunction and why it’s something to consider in your health regiment  Optimizing your electron transport chain Melatonin production and how we are deficient Cold therapy and its benefits for protein production Supplementing melatonin Chasing the sun based on seasons and where you live Thriving in cold environments with infrared light How all disease is preceded by a loss of “EZ water” ATP production in the mitochondria EZ water and what influences it  The power of vibrations and its impact on our EZ and biological water Your sound environment and how it impacts your health Health implications of the metaverse and VR headsets Blue-light-blocking glasses Optimizing your light environment Morning sunlight and the impact of sunset Circadian rhythm and its impact on the mitochondria Sun gazing UV light and its powers and healing benefits Water filters and which ones are best Red light therapy and her experiences with it - Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xZqQxZjWNnE - Instagram: @carriebwellness   YouTube: carriebwellness   Spotify: 2% Better Health Podcast   Website: www.carriebwellness.com   Online courses:  https://carrieandcorey.podia.com/the-quantum-self-healing-masterclass  - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook