The Red Light Report

It seems that methylene blue (MB) has continued to capture the attention on those looking to optimize mitochondrial health — and for good reason. After all, it may be one of the easiest and fastest way to improve mitochondrial function. But remember that third pillar of The Mitochondrial Triad? Yeah, that C60 thing... Perhaps it hasn't gotten as much love on this podcast and/or may be even lesser known than MB. But trust me when I say that C60 is second place to no one when it comes to optimizing cellular energy and mitochondrial function, which, ultimately leads to efficient energy and biological water production.In today's episode, I want to take a deeper dive into C60 and discuss the science of how it can contribute to mitigating diseases while also markedly boosting healthspan and longevity. For that, we'll be reviewing some of Chris Campbell's book, C60 Science: The God Molecule Hypothesis. Quite the book title, right? But the theory posited by Chris it quite intriguing. Needless to say, after this discussion you will see why C60 earned its spot in The Mitochondrial Triad and should be highly considered for anyone that has a mitochondrion in their body.For the red light therapy side of things, I review an ahead of print photobiomodulation research article (it doesn't get officially published until June!) that looks at treating the gut and brain ​to help reduce chronic stress. The study produced positive results, including: "combined non-invasive photobiomodulation partially restores some gut microbiota dysbiosis induced by chronic stress." Combine this with the vagus nerve treatment via RLT that we learned last week from Abe and we have another triad — this one being a triad of RLT locations to help reduce stress. Non-invasive and non-pharmacological. What's not to like!​ If you found the information in today's episode particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)As always, light up your health! - Key points: - Book referenced in episode:C60 Science: The God Molecule Hypothesis, Chris Campbell Article referenced: Brain–gut photobiomodulation restores cognitive alterations in chronically stressed mice through the regulation of Sirt1 and neuroinflammation - Introducing the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols Ecosystem! - Don't forget to check out BioLight's two most popular Bundles!1.) The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle For this bundle, you choose one of each: one BioBlue product, one BioC60 product and one red light therapy product and save 20% on the entire order! Click here to check it out. 2.) The BioBundle For this bundle, choose your favorite BioBlue product and your favorite BioC60 product and save 15%!You can save an additional 10% buy subscribing to this bundle.That's correct, you can save a total of 25% via the BioBundle! Click here to check it out. - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

We've all heard that "the eye is the window to the soul," but have you heard of strategically utilizing the visual system to get rid of pain, improve emotions and normalize countless health conditions that are otherwise difficult to treat? Today's conversation with Abe Al-Baba will knock your socks off with both the education he provides and the anecdotes he shares with how he helps his clients reach peak performance and/or improve their overall health status. This is one of the more interesting conversations I've had in quite some time!Abe and I met at the HYDRATE Summit that was put on by Tracy Duhs a couple of weekends ago. We were there to learn about water, but he and I got to talking and soon discovered that we shared countless other mutual interests. After hearing about his novel techniques for successfully helping his clients, some of which are seemingly beyond simplistic (but have deep neurological basis), I knew I had to have him on the podcast so that he could share his knowledge and stories with you all. He even walked me through a couple of quick assessments/treatments that I can use on myself, including how to treat my vagus nerve with red light therapy! Isn't that something we could all benefit from in this fast-paced, high-stress world we live in?Abe Al-Baba is the author of Fuel Your Performance™ and CEO of 3 in 1 Elite, a sports performance company. His absolute passion is paving the way to a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition. Abe is one of San Diego’s Top Trainer’s by Discover/Pacific SD Magazine. Over the past decade, he has really embraced the power of neuroscience. With a thorough assessment he unravels specific components that hold you back, ultimately coming up with individualized drills that give your unique brain better input. Furthermore, his book, "Fuel Your Performance," helps any and all optimize their performance.I hope you enjoy the conversation today with Abe. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful. As always, learn lots and light up your health! - Key points: Introduction and Guest Credentials (00:00:00 - 00:02:27:24) Stem Cell Therapy Journey (00:02:27:26 - 00:07:34:05) Discussion on Stem Cell Therapy and Additional Treatments (00:07:34:10 - 00:10:06:24) Neuro Sports Performance and Vision Restoration (00:15:57:21 - 00:21:27:12) Neurological Aspects of Movement and Colored Lenses (00:21:27:14 - 00:36:29:18) Treating Pain and Structural Issues (00:36:29:18 - 00:50:29:09) Optimizing Sleep, Breathing Techniques, and Stress Management (01:02:27 - 01:20:04:06) Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Health Optimization (01:24:32:10 - 01:37:20:29) Closing Remarks and Podcast Engagement (01:38:19:17 - 01:38:52:08) - Watch this episode on YouTube - Learn more from and about Abe Al-Baba: LinkTree (Save 5% on Abe's products and services by using code, "BioLight") Instagram Abe's education: - Introducing the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols Ecosystem! - Don't forget to check out BioLight's two most popular Bundles!1.) The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle For this bundle, you choose one of each: one BioBlue product, one BioC60 product and one red light therapy product and save 20% on the entire order! Click here to check it out. 2.) The BioBundle For this bundle, choose your favorite BioBlue product and your favorite BioC60 product and save 15%!You can save an additional 10% buy subscribing to this bundle.That's correct, you can save a total of 25% via the BioBundle! Click here to check it out. - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

I just got back from San Diego where I attended an outstanding "meeting of the minds" water summit put on by Tracy Duhs. I walked in with a respect for water and its importance for our health; I left with a reverence for water and its role it plays in all aspects of life. It's simply mind-blowing! Tracy corralled the top researchers and thought leaders in the water space and had me wrap up the weekend by presenting on red light therapy. While listening to presentations, I recorded video clips that I was posting to my personal Instagram stories (@dr.mikebelkowski) all weekend​. I thought it would be fun if I shared those clips with you in a podcast episode so that you could be a fly on the wall and listen in on some of the presentations.In today's episode, you will hear audio clips from the following experts that presented at the HYDRATE Summit: Geoffrey Montague-Smith, Dr. Gerald Pollack, Veda Austin, Tyler LaBaron, Carrie Bennett, Dr. Roumiana Tsenkova, Robert Gourlay and Robert Slovak. Needless to say, you're about to listen to the absolute BEST of the best! Enjoy learning about water and the many ways it impacts our wellness.​​ If you found the information in today's episode particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)As always, light up your health! - Key points: Tracy Duhs' Hydrate Summit (00:00:43): Summit Overview (00:02:16): Dr. Belkowski's Presentation (00:03:33): Structured Water and Health (00:05:52): Hydration and Brain Health (00:08:31): Conversation with Dr. Gerald Pollack (00:09:44): Red Light Therapy and Hydration (00:11:21): Summit Insights (00:13:30): Body Alignment and Health (00:22:24): Life Stages and Transitions (00:23:18): Exclusion Zone Water (EZ Water) (00:24:43): Infrared Energy and EZ Water (00:25:19): Broad Implications of EZ Water (00:32:37): Veda Austin's Research (00:37:59): Health Benefits Discussion (00:41:36): Sunlight and Mitochondrial Health (00:48:31): Water's Role in Light Modulation (00:54:25): Water Structuring and Health (00:56:48): Mindset and Health (01:06:46): - Introducing the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols Ecosystem! - Don't forget to check out BioLight's two most popular Bundles!1.) The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle For this bundle, you choose one of each: one BioBlue product, one BioC60 product and one red light therapy product and save 20% on the entire order! Click here to check it out. 2.) The BioBundle For this bundle, choose your favorite BioBlue product and your favorite BioC60 product and save 15%!You can save an additional 10% buy subscribing to this bundle.That's correct, you can save a total of 25% via the BioBundle! Click here to check it out. - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

Developing a red light therapy treatment protocol has never been so easy and individualized! My passion project for the last 6 - 10 months has been putting together an ecosystem that will allow anyone with any type of red light therapy device from any company to easily and accurately produce a protocol based on what they are trying to treat. At the end of the day, I believe that this tool will become ubiquitous amongst the red light therapy space — from those using RLT on themselves all the way to physicians and medical facilities utilizing RLT for their patients.As it currently stands, people have been typically been provided with the archaic advice of, "Do red light therapy 20 - 30 minutes every day!" But what if one person has a higher-powered RLT panel or laser compared to someone that has a lower-powered RLT or handheld device? What if someone is utilizing RLT for anti-aging skin versus someone employing RLT for dementia or TBI? Let's not forget that every single person responds to a given treatment differently! So a blanketed statement of advice, such as the one above, never made sense to me.Thus, I set out to develop protocols that you have all seen in the first four editions of the eBook. But it hit me last year that while that was a great step in the right direction, it still handcuffed a lot of people because those protocols are essentially centered around a particular light irradiance. So I set out to create the ecosystem that is being released today that, again, allows a person with any type of RLT device to produce an effective, nuanced protocol based on what they are trying to treat. Listen to the episode to learn more details!​​​ If you found the information in today's episode particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)As always, light up your health! - Key points: - Introducing the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols Ecosystem! - Don't forget to check out BioLight's two most popular Bundles!1.) The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle For this bundle, you choose one of each: one BioBlue product, one BioC60 product and one red light therapy product and save 20% on the entire order! Click here to check it out. 2.) The BioBundle For this bundle, choose your favorite BioBlue product and your favorite BioC60 product and save 15%!You can save an additional 10% buy subscribing to this bundle.That's correct, you can save a total of 25% via the BioBundle! Click here to check it out. - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

The average brain weighs about three pounds (less than 2% of the average human weight), yet it accounts for about 20% of the body's total energy consumption. That inherently means the brain is extremely mitochondrial dense, as the mitochondria produce ~95% of all the energy in body. Ok, so all numbers aside, the brain is an immensely important organ from a health, energy and, thus, mitochondrial perspective. That means we need to have strategies in place for both acute trauma to the brain and for chronic conditions like neurodegeneration.In today's solosode, we will review two hot-off-the-press articles that happen to surround this very topic. The first article looks at the potential of methylene blue (MB) as a key substance that can effectively address three exceptionally varying brain conditions: traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), ischemia and Alzheimer's disease. At the end of the day, MB has a profound role to play in all of those ailments.The second article hones in on TBIs and antioxidant therapeutics that specifically target the mitochondria. Based on the abundant information provided in the article (albeit they did not include MB or C60 as an antioxidant strategy; I imagine there results would be even more staggering if they did!), it is quite clear that even in an acute injury, such as TBI, the mitochondria play an ever central role — in this case, both the damage from the physical trauma and also the healing and recovery process.​​Hint hint: we already know that red light therapy is becoming widely accepted as an effective modality for treating head traumas, such as concussions, TBIs, etc,. Now we have this new research looking at the impact of antioxidant therapeutics that target the mitochondria. Antioxidants donate electrons. Methylene blue and C60 are some of the best electron donors available as therapeutics. However, unlike most other antioxidants, both MB and C60 can actually get inside the mitochondria. The Mitochondrial Triad has a massive role to play here!​ If you found the information in today's episode particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)As always, light up your health! - Key Points: - Articles referenced in the episode: Methylene blue and its potential in the treatment of traumatic brain injury, brain ischemia, and Alzheimer's disease Mitochondria-Targeted Antioxidant Therapeutics for Traumatic Brain Injury - Check out The HYDRATE Summit 2024 w/ Tracy Duhs - BioLight added TWO new bundles so that you can save BIG!1.) The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle For this bundle, you choose one of each: one BioBlue product, one BioC60 product and one red light therapy product and save 20% on the entire order! Click here to check it out. 2.) The BioBundle For this bundle, choose your favorite BioBlue product and your favorite BioC60 product and save 15%!You can save an additional 10% buy subscribing to this bundle.That's correct, you can save a total of 25% via the BioBundle! Click here to check it out. - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

Did you know C60 can be beneficial for the health of dogs and other pets just like it is for humans? It should make sense, as, after all, our pet / family members have mitochondria just like us! I've personally been giving my german shepherd some BioC60 in the morning and evening with his meals. But now there is some interesting research demonstrating that C60 mixed in oil can significantly reduce the blood levels of CRP in dogs, which is a blood marker for inflammation. In today's episode, I review that very study on C60 and also discuss how different types of oils (i.e., MCT oil vs. avocado oil vs. olive oil) allow for different concentration levels of C60. Do you know which oil allows for maximal C60 concentration? That same article also looks at C60 for skin health and demonstrates many ways that carbon 60 can augment our integumentary system.I also review two photobiomodulation studies that are hot off the press and published this year: one that looks at how red light therapy can reduce the stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) by 30% and another that provides compelling evidence for red light therapy to reduce pain associated with dysmenorrhea.Lastly, I cover a german​ article published last month that suggests that dysfunctional mitochondria may play a large role in individuals dealing with migraines. And if that is truly the case, it would make sense that methylene blue would have a major role to play by reversing the energy crisis caused by dysfunctional mitochondria​If you found the information in today's episode particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)As always, light up your health! - Key points: Discussion on Carbon C60, Bio C60 availability, and Mitochondrial Triad bundle (00:00:01 - 00:01:31)Overview of C60 properties, benefits, and applications, including bundled supplements and red light therapy for mitochondrial health (00:01:31 - 00:04:15)Recap of C60's antioxidant effects and applications, therapeutic potential, and anti-inflammatory benefits (00:04:16 - 00:08:58)Further exploration of C60's properties, sources, absorption options, and personal anecdotes (00:08:58 - 00:15:59)Red and NIR LED therapy benefits in reducing ICU stays and improving muscle function (00:15:59 - 00:22:28)Details of LED therapy application and outcomes; advocating for wider adoption of photobiomodulation therapy in hospitals (00:29:32 - 00:35:13)Research suggesting that mitochondrial dysfunction may be at the center of the energy crisis related to migraines (00:35:20 - 00:39:20)​New research demonstrating benefits for red light therapy reducing symptoms of dysmenorrhea (00:39:22 - 00:42:36) - Articles referenced in the episode: Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Liposoluble C60 at the Cellular, Molecular, and Whole-Animal Levels Photobiomodulation therapy (red/NIR LEDs) reduced the length of stay in intensive care unit and improved muscle function: A randomized, triple-blind, and sham-controlled trial Migraine and mitochondrial diseases: Energy deficit in the brain ​Effect of photobiomodulation on alleviating primary dysmenorrhea caused by PGF2α - BioLight added TWO new bundles so that you can save BIG!1.) The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle For this bundle, you choose one of each: one BioBlue product, one BioC60 product and one red light therapy product and save 20% on the entire order! Click here to check it out. 2.) The BioBundle For this bundle, choose your favorite BioBlue product and your favorite BioC60 product and save 15%!You can save an additional 10% buy subscribing to this bundle.That's correct, you can save a total of 25% via the BioBundle! Click here to check it out. - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit...

As methylene blue becomes more and more popular, it becomes paramount to seek out and learn from trusted sources and experts in the area. Luckily, I was able to sit down and have a fireside chat with the highly-respected and sought out osteopathic family physician, Dr. Yoshi Rahm. What I appreciate about Dr. Yoshi is that he not only speaks about methylene blue from a high-level, didactic perspective, but he can offer invaluable insight and wisdom since he utilizes IV methylene blue with his patients in his clinic. What Dr. Yoshi really drives home about methylene blue is really just how safe it is, even at doses much higher than you would expect!Thanks to our mutual connection of Dr. Katie Carter, whom plays host in this episode and suggested that Dr. Yoshi and I meet and discuss all things methylene blue, we have an engaging and spirited discussion about methylene blue and also leucomethylene blue, which Dr. Yoshi was less familiar with due to their being a lack of available product on the market (until BioBlue Leuco!). We also cover other topics, such as the new RLT treatment protocol ecosystem I am about to release and why I believe it will become a ubiquitous tool and resource for anyone and everyone that utilizes red light therapy. My hope is that you come away from this conversation with more excitement, belief and/or trust in methylene blue after listening and learning from Dr. Yoshi. He is a wealth of knowledge and I have no doubt we will be having more of these conversations on the podcast in the future.I hope you enjoy the conversation today with Dr. Yoshi Rahm. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful. As always, learn lots and light up your health! - Key points: YouTubeLearn more about and from Dr. Yoshi Rahm:Website: Oasis Family Medicine Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th EditionTo learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics- Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

Imagine being able to wrap your produce in a biophotonic wrap that increases the longevity and quality of whatever is being bundled up. How about the same application, but now apply it to bandaids in order to accelerate wound healing and help reduce harmful bacteria and infections. Next let's move to thin biophotonic textiles that can dissipate heat to effectively cool you down and a variation of that thin textile utilizes your body's own infrared heat to advantageously keep you warm. How about another iteration of those textiles that are efficacious for blocking harmful radiation and non-native EMFs... These are just some of the amazing biophotonic technologies David Horinek has been working on the last handful of years, some of which are already coming to market.Along with learning about what David has been ​up to since he was last on the podcast, we unveil what the elusive Third Pillar is of The Mitochondrial Triad! We talk about David's history and experience with this item and why he feels its an invaluable tool for anyone and everyone looking to optimize their mitochondrial health. We further detail its many benefits, its safety, its efficacy and the important variables to consider when looking for a safe and effective product.​​Lastly, David and I reveal BioLight's newest creation that he helped engineer and develop. It is yet another cutting-edge product with unparalleled quality that is a must have for those wanting to optimize mitochondrial function and overall health and longevity!​I hope you enjoy the conversation today with David. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful. As always, learn lots and light up your health! - Key Points: Introduction - 00:00:01 - 00:00:27 The Mitochondrial Triad Update - 00:00:27 - 00:01:06 VioPak Packaging - 00:01:06 - 00:02:41 Enhancing Biophoton Capabilities - 00:02:42 - 00:04:03 Future of Violet Packaging - 00:04:03 - 00:05:24 BioTech and InfraCycle Textiles - 00:05:24 - 00:07:04 Introducing Kinetic Cool Technology - 00:07:04 - 00:09:04 Yosemite Testing Results - 00:09:04 - 00:10:45 Introduction to Heat Lock Technology - 00:10:45 - 00:11:38 Performance Day in Munich Preview - 00:11:38 - 00:12:26 Bio Sun: Space Radiation Protection - 00:15:36 - 00:16:34 Bio Sun Benefits in Space - 00:16:34 - 00:17:48 Introduction of Pulsar: Radiation Protection - 00:17:48 - 00:18:46 Textile Future: Wi-Fi and 5G Protection - 00:18:46 - 00:19:43 Upcoming Products Overview - 00:19:43 - 00:21:39 Collaboration for Sustainable Packaging - 00:21:39 - 00:23:49 Textiles for Relaxation and Meditation - 00:23:49 - 00:24:57 Importance of Positive Thinking - 00:24:57 - 00:27:29 PineActive: Sustainable Textiles - 00:27:29 - 00:29:49 Mushroom Compound Extraction Discussion - 00:33:39 - 00:34:54 C60 Properties and Sourcing - 00:53:10 - 01:02:58 C60 with AST Compound Benefits - 01:12:31 - 01:22:29 Combination Therapy Discussion - 01:25:22 - 01:26:34 - Watch this episode on YouTube - Check out what David Horinek is up to: LowImpact.technology - Check out the newest product from BioLight, as discussed in today's episode: BioC60 — preorder today and save 15%! Coupon code: preorder15 - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

With the full reveal of The Mitochondrial Triad coming soon, it begs the question: why do I believe the focal point of our health, wellness, and, more precisely, our longevity is centered around or organelle friends, the mitochondria? And with the first two pillars being disclosed, in red light therapy and methylene blue, what is the third pillar? All of these questions are answered in today's solosode!For decades, the primary thesis for why we age was The Free Radical Theory of aging. However, this doesn't hold up in instances where someone consistently exercises (and, thus, produces more ATP that inherently produces more of the natural byproduct of free radicals) that leads to health- and longevity-promoting benefits. That's where The Mitochondrial Theory of Aging emerges and is currently the most respected postulation on why we age. However, the first rendition of this theory still included free radicals as a main culprit for aging; this was remedied in the second version, which removed free radicals as the central causation for aging and suggested the main source was in the numerous mechanisms lying within the mitochondria. Ultimately, this is the genesis that fuels the importance of The Mitochondrial Triad.After a thorough discussion on The Mitochondrial Theory of Aging, I cover the third pillar of The Mitochondrial Triad! I dive into the top 10 health benefits and numerous other health benefits that have been proven out in the research. Disclaimer: I never say the actual name of the third pillar and refer to it in this portion of the episode as, "the thing." Yes, I know... very descriptive. But you didn't think I would actually reveal it yet, did you?! ​We'll save that for next week's episode...​ I hope you enjoy the information in today's solosode. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful.As always, light up your health! - Key Points: Podcast Kickoff (00:00:01 - 00:01:22)Mitochondrial Triad Focus (00:01:22 - 00:02:30)Collaboration and New Product (00:02:30 - 00:03:33)Mitochondrial Importance (00:03:33 - 00:05:15)Optimizing Mitochondrial Health (00:05:15 - 00:08:15)Virtuous Cycle and Longevity (00:08:15 - 00:09:49)Known Pillars and Anticipation (00:09:49 - 00:10:46)Mitochondrial Theory of Aging (00:10:46 - 00:12:25)Aging and Mitochondrial Theory (00:15:52 - 00:16:24)Mitochondrial DNA Changes (00:16:24 - 00:17:35)Impact of Mutations (00:17:35 - 00:18:40)Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species (00:18:40 - 00:19:56)Dual Nature of Reactive Oxygen Species (00:19:56 - 00:21:30)Mitochondrial Dynamics (00:21:30 - 00:22:38)Impaired Mitophagy (00:22:38 - 00:23:43)Mitochondria in Atherogenesis (00:23:43 - 00:25:11)Somatic Mutations and Atherosclerosis (00:25:11 - 00:26:15)Book Recommendation (00:26:15 - 00:27:07)Deep Science Talk (00:27:23 - 00:28:46)Free Radicals and Mitochondrial Dysfunction (00:28:46 - 00:29:47)Bioenergetic Mosaic (00:29:47 - 00:30:19)Misunderstandings About Free Radicals (00:30:19 - 00:31:41)Mitochondrial Population Flux (00:31:41 - 00:32:49)Redox State and Transcription Factors (00:32:49 - 00:33:54)Third Pillar Revelation (00:33:54 - 00:39:32)User Reports and Mitochondrial Theory (00:39:32 - 00:40:46)Cosmetic Applications (00:40:46 - 00:41:43)Cancer Protection and Hair Growth (00:41:43 - 00:42:50)Scientific Interest and Applications (00:42:50 - 00:45:27)Excitement and Synergy (00:45:27 - 00:47:06)Closing Remarks and Next Episode (00:47:06 - 00:48:04) - Article from episode: Mitochondrial Aging and Age-Related Dysfunction of Mitochondria Recommended book on mitochondria: Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine - Lee Know, MD - BioLight Bundles offers bundles of products that are 20% off... all year long! - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's...

I jump at any chance I get to listen, learn and converse with an expert in the area of circadian and quantum health. Luckily, one of my favorite educators in this domain, Sarah Kleiner, was available to sit down for an engaging chat. Sarah is phenomenal at breaking down rather complex subjects and lucidly explaining the "low hanging fruit" of quantum health with such simplicity, even a cave man could do it! Yes, pun intended. In today's conversation, we cover an array of topics ranging from morning routines and sun exposure to the importance of eating breakfast and leptin sensitivity to red light therapy's impact on wellness to the role of mitochondria in quantum health to a relatively new theory showing that deuterium-depleted water may be a more important end-product of oxidative phosphorylation than ATP (yes, that token of energy)... and much, much more!Sarah Kleiner is a Quantum Health Coach with the Quantum Biology Collective (levels 1 & 2), a Certified Nutrition Coach with NASM, and just completed the New Biology Curriculum with Dr. Tom Cowan. Sarah has over 14 years of experience working one on one with clients to optimize nutrition, lifestyle & mindset. Her goal is to shift the paradigm when it comes to circadian rhythms, health & light, and help people integrate these principles into their lives in a modern world. As I mention in this episode, Sarah has a monumental archive of quantum and circadian health education on her Instagram feed (@sarahkleinerwellness) that you could spend days and days sifting through and learning to your heart's content.... which I highly, highly recommend you do. She also has amazing free education and deeper dives via her courses that can be found on her website (link can be found in the podcast show notes).I hope you enjoy the conversation today with Sarah Kleiner. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful. As always, learn lots and light up your health! - Introduction of Sarah Kleiner 00:00:26 - 00:00:49 Dr. Tom Cowin's Books and Sarah's Acknowledgment 00:00:49 - 00:01:29 Introduction of Sarah's Experience 00:01:29 - 00:02:29 Sarah's Health Journey 00:02:29 - 00:06:29 Sarah's Pregnancy Journey 00:06:30 - 00:08:33 Morning Routine and UVA Exposure 00:08:33 - 00:11:56 Blue Light Blockers 00:11:56 - 00:14:55 Red Light Therapy 00:14:55 - 00:17:58 Leptin and Circadian Rhythms 00:17:58 - 00:21:53 Dietary Shifts and Weight Loss: 00:22:32 - 00:27:45 Paradigm Shift: 00:27:45:18 - 00:28:04:29 Dietary Approach and Improved Metabolism: 00:28:05:01 - 00:29:40:23 Coffee and Cortisol: 00:30:38:27 - 00:36:43:08 Nervous System Regulation: 00:37:57:00 - 00:40:52:22 Light's Impact on Health: 00:43:04 - 00:46:04 Mitochondria and Quantum Health: 00:46:04 - 00:50:53 Cold Therapy and Water Quality: 00:53:26 - 00:56:52 Sarah's Recommendations and Closing: 01:00:07:27 - 01:04:31:28 - Watch this episode on YouTube - Learn more from & about Sarah Kleiner: Website: https://www.SarahKleinerWellness.com Website Courses​ (coupon code "PODCAST" to get 10% off any course!)​ ​IG: @sarahkleinerwellnessPodcastYouTubeFreebies​ - BioLight Bundles offers bundles of products that are 20% off... all year long! - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

There seems to be another wicked virus going around and I seemed to find (or, more accurately, it found me) during my trip to Seattle. Luckily, I had packed my BioBlue Leuco! So while it was a miserable experience consisting of intense full-body aches, zero appetite, extremely low energy and the inability to sleep because of those aforementioned symptoms, it provided me with an amazing methylene blue, or in this case leucomethylene blue, anecdote. Compared to the typical recovery time of 4 - 7 days or more, getting back to my normal self in 48 hours was nothing short of astounding. So I felt compelled to share that story with you guys today.For quite some time now, I have been working on a concept that is predicated on all of the information I have been absorbing for the past 5+ years about optimizing health, wellness and longevity. And based on my synthesis of all of this information, and information I continue to learn on a daily basis, it has become abundantly clear that the lowest hanging fruit and the ultimate root source of our health and vitality is (surprise, surprise): mitochondrial function.With that being said, in today's episode I reveal my conceptualization: The Mitochondrial Triad. As the name implies, there are three pillars to this triad​. Listen to find out what they are!​​ I hope you enjoy the information in today's solosode. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful.As always, light up your health! - Introduction and Sickness Onset 00:00:00 - 00:01:19:20: Introduction to Red Light Report podcast and Dr. Michael Koski. Seattle Trip Details Sickness and Methylene Blue Dosage Recovery Protocol and Dosage Adjustments Methylene Blue and Mitochondrial Triad Detailed Exploration of Methylene Blue Future Expectations and Closing - For the next week, get 15% off your order of BioBlue or BioBlue Leuco! Use coupon code: solosode15Valid through 2/29 (yes, it's leap year!) - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

The more and more I learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture, the more I am intrigued and it just makes intuitive sense. It also helps when you learn this deep and complex knowledge from someone as intelligent and articulate as (now) three-time guest, Dr. Chris Motley. Long-time listeners of the show are familiar with Dr. Motley and his amazing command and intuition when it comes to TCM and other holistic modalities; new listeners.... you are in for a treat! He is by far one of my favorite humans to talk with, on and off the mic. Dr. Motley not only speaks from his depth of learning the information, but even more so from hands-on experience from his full day's of treating patients. During our conversation today, he details some fascinating discoveries he's made via experimenting with red light therapy and acupuncture points; he has observed some profound results particularly with viruses! We also take a deep dive into the importance of our fascial system and why it is a crucial (and, unfortunately, a highly underrated and overlooked organ system) facet of our overall wellbeing. Most commonly known for playing a major role in our mobility and flexibility, the fascia plays a much deeper role in our vitality. Dr. Motley and I also discuss the invaluable role that cupping plays in optimizing fascial health, which leads to innumerable benefits that we detail during our talk. ​​We also delve into some intriguing topics that are of special interest to Dr. Motley currently, including psychological aspect of physiological growth, the connection between psychological stress and organ growth patterns and the exploration of devices that detect static charges on the skin for diagnostic purposesI hope you enjoy the conversation today with Dr. Motely. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful. As always, learn lots and light up your health! - Key points: Dr. Motley's Experiences with Red Light Therapy: Integration of Red Light Therapy into Treatments: Similarity to Acupuncture and Emotional Aspects: Importance of Fascia and Wavelength-Penetration Depth Relationship: Tuning Forks, Frequency Generator, and Multi-Layered Approach: Individualized Frequencies and Adaptation of Treatments: Variable Duration of Red Light Therapy Sessions and Real-Time Feedback: Detox Reactions, Biofeedback, and Closing Remarks: Fascia's Significance and Role: Facial Cupping and Infrared Light Therapy Integration: Discussion on Cupping's Impact on Facial Nerves: Observations and Benefits of Cupping System with Red and Near-Infrared Light: Exploration of Psychological Growth and Physiological Expression: Environmental Factors and Health Patterns: Skin Issues and Their Reflection of Internal Imbalances: - Watch this episode on YouTube - Learn more from & about Dr. Chris Motley: IG: @doctormotleyAncient Health Podcast: Apple Podcasts & SpotifyMembership Course (monthly & yearly options available) - As discussed in today's episode, Dr. Motley highlights the undervalued impact that our fascial system has on our overall health and how cupping your body on a consistent basis — whether pain points or for general health and wellness — is one of the easiest ways to keep your fascia pliable and hydrated.For a limited time, get 15% off all BioLight ReVamp cupping system products! Coupon code: motley15This coupon code will be live for a full week from the release of this podcast episode. - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

You just never know who might cross your path in life and when you'll meet someone that you instantly resonate with. Today's guest, who goes by the name of Mito, reached out to me recently to talk about red light therapy and mitochondrial health. After having a couple of intriguing phone calls with him (both of which I wish were recorded as episodes themselves) I knew I needed to get him on the podcast to talk some shop.What I find compelling about Mito is that he not only speaks from a place of great knowledge, based on his countless hours of personal research into various topics, but he also expounds from a place of experience. It's great when you can regurgitate what a book says or a piece of research, but being able to come from a place of grounded knowledge via direct experiences is priceless.During our conversation, Mito discusses a multitude of topics ranging from how he holistically saved his daughter from cancer to various red light therapy anecdotes to mitochondrial health tactics to why he's been taking methylene blue for quite some time to passionately advocating for everyone to be curious and learn and become your own best doctor and much more!I hope you enjoy the conversation today with Mito. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful.​ As always, learn lots and light up your health! - Key Points: - Reach out to Mito: Email - Compared to methylene blue, you get significantly increased bioavailability, antioxidant effect and cognitive boost with leucomethylene blue. Try BioLight's enhanced leucoMB product, BioBlue Leuco, the first supplement of its kind! - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Ever curious about what results people in the "real world" are achieving with red light therapy? Well this past week on BioLight's Instagram page, we had a feed post to elicit some responses and, oh boy, did it ever. So much that I felt compelled to highlight some of the comments left by people to showcase the variety of ways people are successfully utilizing red light therapy to benefit their health and wellness. From vision to numerous skin health benefits to excelling in exercise/lifting to improving children's sleep and more!The proverbial meat and potatoes of this episode is introducing and learning about methylene blue's reduced version, leucomethylene blue. This is what your body intrinsicly processes methylene blue into that is ingested, but there are some major advantages to taking leucomethylene blue. It's almost instantly bioavailable (as your body does not have to break it down, as it does with MB), the antioxidant effect is nearly immediate (for the same reason) and it has even less toxins than MB (since reducing the MB to leucoMB further removes any metals, toxins. etc; but keep in mind that pharmaceutical grade MB is already very pure. This is only to say the leucoMB is inherently more pure because of it being further reduced and, thus further purified).The above advantages have led to the following personal anecdotal responses since I started using leucomethylene blue: a more rapid cognitive/focus boost and enhanced exercise performance (I have found leucoMB to function essentially as a pre-workout, but without all the junk and jitters. Just clean energy!).After being introduced to leucoMB, I then cover a couple of studies that demonstrate its massive efficacy, particularly as it relates to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's Disease. We already know that most of the methylene blue ingested ends up in the brain — which is no different for leucoMB — but it appears that leucoMB may have a more pronounced effect. I have no doubt that as time goes on, we'll more more and more about the advantages of methylene blue and leucomethylene blue.Lastly, I announce the release of BioLight's newest supplement: BioBlue Leuco. At the time of this solosode release, this product will be released within the next 24 hours, so stay tuned for more updates! I hope you enjoy the information in today's solosode. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful.As always, light up your health! - Key points: Introduction and BioLight Supplement: 00:00:01 - 00:01:51 Testimonials on Red Light Therapy: 00:02:15 - 00:06:03 Diverse Benefits of Red Light Therapy: 00:07:06 - 00:13:38 Introduction to Lucho Methylene Blue: 00:18:50 - 00:49:32 Impact on Alzheimer's and Neurodegeneration: 00:49:58 - 00:57:13 BioBlue Lucho Release and Closing: 01:07:49:00 - 01:14:53:28 - Articles Referenced in Episode: The Potential of Leucomethylene Blue in Methemoglobinemia Treatment: A New Hope for Patients with G6PD? Leucomethylene blue on PubChem Concentration-Dependent Activity of Hydromethylthionine on Cognitive Decline and Brain Atrophy in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease TauRx’s hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM) demonstrates significant reduction in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) - BioBlue Leuco release coming tomorrow! - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Huzzah! Another week, another solosode and more research to delve into and learn from. Just what the doctor ordered...​​But before we cover research, I thought it would be worth our while to learn from the Finnish biohacking experts — one of which is previous TRLR guest, Dr. Olli Sovijärvi — in their massive tome, Biohacker's Handbook. Specifically, I thought it would be great provide you with some strategies and tactics for your sauna sessions via a sauna protocol they provide in the book. It's a protocol I've used myself over the years and works wonders for detoxing.On the research side of things, we first dive into an interesting study that looks at pretreatment with methylene blue in neonatals to reduce toxin-induced brain and cognitive deficits. While it may not seem like the most relatable topic, there are a lot of great take away points from the article that I discuss. The second article thoroughly addresses how the combination of our gut microbiome and dybiosis along with dysfunctional mitochondria and suppressed NAD+ levels set the stage for the dreaded milieu of chronic symptoms associated with Long COVID. While they don't provide solutions for the issues they highlight, it's safe to say that both red light therapy and methylene blue have a major role to play with the road to recovery from Long COVID, based on the root causes outlined in the article. I hope you enjoy the information in today's solosode. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful.As always, light up your health! - Key points: - Book & Articles Referenced in Episode: Biohackers Handbook - Olli Sovijärvi, Teemu Arina, Jaakko Halmetoja Methylene Blue Pretreatment Protects Against Repeated Neonatal Isoflurane Exposure-Induced Brain Injury and Memory Loss Gut Microbiota and Mitochondria: Health and Pathophysiological Aspects of Long COVID - Methylene blue is considered to be one of the — if not THE — best antiviral around. Especially during the winter season, proactively using methylene blue could be one of the best options to ward off viruses and illness. It should be in everyone's toolkit!BioBlue not only utilizes the purest-sourced pharmaceutical grade methylene blue available, but it also includes NMN (the precursor to NAD+) to boost mitochondrial support and silver and gold colloidal for photodynamic properties with red light therapy, amongst other benefits. Save 15% on your BioBlue order! Use coupon code "BioBlue15" - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

One of the more common questions I get asked, as it relates to red light therapy, is how is it different than infrared saunas? Do they elicit the same health benefits? Which one is "better"? If I had to choose one, which modality should I use? Understandably, the major hangup and confusion comes from both technologies integrating infrared light... granted of different flavors of infrared and, thus, different physiological responses.We cover the basics of what infrared saunas are, the difference between traditional vs. infrared saunas, discuss the ​top 10 benefits derived from consistent hyperthermia treatment and more. Possibly, most importantly, I delineate the differences between infrared saunas and red light therapy and emphasize the importance of not doing red light therapy and sauna simultaneously! This is especially important to understand and appreciate, as I have seen more and more often that infrared sauna companies are incorporating red light therapy (either for ambience lighting and/or actual red light therapy panels and other devices inside of the sauna). Long story short: the heat from the sauna inhibits the benefits you would otherwise obtain from red light therapy. ​​ Lastly, we will cover a very, very hot-off-the-press photobiomodulation research article that looks at red light therapy for treating children with premyopia. In a world with exponentially increased screen time, particularly in youths, any type of alternative modality to help prevent, stave off and reverse eye and vision issues ​is a massive deal. If you have eyes, this study has some groundbreaking results that you will want to learn about. I hope you enjoy the information in today's solosode. Please share this episode with family, friends and colleagues if you find the content especially interesting and/or impactful.​​ As always, light up (and sweat out) your health! - - Article Referenced in Episode: The Effects of Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy on the Structure and Vasculature of the Choroid and Retina in Children with Premyopia - Methylene blue is considered to be one of the — if not THE — best antiviral around. Especially during the winter season, proactively using methylene blue could be one of the best options to ward of viruses and illness. It should be in everyone's toolkit!BioBlue not only utilizes the purest-sourced pharmaceutical grade methylene blue available, but it is also includes NMN to boost mitochondrial support and silver and gold colloidal for photodynamic properties with red light therapy, amongst other benefits. Save 15% on your BioBlue order! Use coupon code "BioBlue15" - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

This week we are going to dig into some interesting research I've been compiling the last several months (and I have plenty more where this came from!). We will cover an array of our favorite topics in red light therapy, mitochondria and methylene blue. We will first look at a piece of research that discusses primary mitochondrial diseases (PMDs); however, the article is directed towards physicians and how they can start to recognize patterns and red flags associated with various PMDs (i.e., mitochondrial dysfunction). To me this is extremely exciting in the sense that this type of mitochondrial information is (slowly but surely) permeating its way into the allopathic world. It can't happen fast enough!The second article looks at methylene blue and a new, yet quite similar synthetic dye salt, blue compound called toluidine blue. The study looks at how when used together, they have a synergistic effect against oral squamous cell carcinoma. I need to know more about toluidine blue!The third article looks at the effect of transcranial photobiomodulation on concussions. This study is a perfect example of a "non-result" not necessarily being a bad thing or that is should be taken at face value. I will discuss why.The last, and likely most relevant, study I review is on red light therapy's impact on reducing pain and improving function with plantar fasciitis (PF). I've personally never dealt with PF, but I have treated it countless times as a physical therapist and know many other people that have dealt with it -- long story short, it is not fun in the slightest and is incredibly easy for it to become a chronic and/or recurring issue. Red light therapy certainly has a role to play with PF. And, based on my experience, cupping may be one of the BEST modalities in the fight against PF. Did anyone say ReVamp cupping system for combined red light therapy and cupping? As always, enjoy the information and light up your health! - Key points: Introduction and Content Teaser (00:00:16 - 00:01:04:29) BioLight's Evolution (00:01:04:29 - 00:04:05:09) Vision and Innovation (00:04:05:09 - 00:06:45:01) BioLight Mitochondrial Health Focus (00:06:45:04 - 00:08:06:22) BioLight Primary Mitochondrial Diseases (00:08:06:24 - 00:14:14:25) Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation (00:18:25:17 - 00:19:32:25) Photodynamic Therapy with Methylene Blue (00:21:07:08 - 00:28:03:14) Red Light Therapy and Concussion Mitochondrial Dense Tissue (00:28:44 - 00:29:15) Clinical Trial Article (00:29:15 - 00:29:55) Background on Transcranial Photobiomodulation (00:29:55 - 00:30:27) Methods and Outcome Measures (00:30:27 - 00:31:16) Participant Demographics and Sessions (00:31:16 - 00:32:22) Results and Conclusion (00:32:22 - 00:33:37) Research Limitations (00:33:37 - 00:34:40) Negative Results and Quality (00:34:40 - 00:36:05) Final Thoughts (00:36:05 - 00:37:04) Plantar Fasciitis and Photobiomodulation Therapy Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis (00:39:55 - 00:41:03) Cupping Sounds and Pathology (00:41:51 - 00:42:38) Photobiomodulation Article Introduction (00:42:38 - 00:44:10) Conservative Treatment Critique (00:44:10 - 00:45:06) Corticosteroid Injection Issues (00:45:06 - 00:46:02) Introduction to Photobiomodulation Therapy (00:46:27 - 00:47:37) Dosage and Wavelengths (00:47:37 - 00:49:14) Near-Infrared for Plantar Fascia (00:49:14 - 00:49:41) Study Overview (00:51:19 - 00:53:16) Photobiomodulation Therapy Protocol (00:53:40 - 00:54:49) Outcomes and Measurements (00:54:49 - 01:01:01) Study Summary and Discussion (01:01:01 - 01:04:34) Conclusion and Closing Remarks (01:04:34 - 01:06:45) _ Articles referenced in episode: Red Flags in Primary Mitochondrial Diseases: What Should We Recognize? Photodynamic Therapy with an Association of Methylene Blue and Toluidine Blue Promoted a Synergic Effect against Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating Transcranial Photobiomodulation as...

It seems that (rather unintentionally) at the beginning of each year, I begin with some episodes on some interesting and novel topics. Two years ago it was reviewing a book on extensive and profound research from the late 1800s to mid-1900s on how light entering our eyes affects virtually every system in our body. Last year, we took a deep dive into the world of grounding (aka, earthing) and its many wonderful and electron-rich benefits. To begin this year, I want to introduce you all into the world of cupping.Some of you are likely familiar with cupping and may even be using it on yourself and/or clients/patients. Personally, I found it to be an indispensable tool with my patients and on myself, particularly in combination with dry needling and red light therapy. But it seems that it is still a highly underutilized tool, both by practitioners and the public alike. Perhaps some of that comes from its heavily holistic background that may give it an aura of being mystical. Others may think that it's a therapy you need to be certified in and/or heavily educated in. But I am hear to tell you that it is exceptionally similar to red light therapy in that it is extremely safe and a "very low risk, high reward" modality. In this episode, we will cover all aspects of cupping -- from its history to how it became popular to what it can help with to how it can be used and even how combining it with red light therapy may give you the best of both worlds. Any and all athletes/exercise enthusiasts MUST be including this in their performance and recovery regimen and, equally importantly, anyone and everyone can attain profound health and wellness benefits by cupping on a regular basis. Listen to the end to hear about BioLight's newest product and how it seamlessly combines the advantages of the negative pressure vacuum mechanism of cupping and the mitochondrial-boosting properties of red light therapy into one simple and sleek modality. It's simply a game changer for athletes and health enthusiasts alike! As always, light up (and, now, cup) your health! - ReVamp Cupping SystemBioButter _ Exclusive 15% discount on pre-orders of the groundbreaking BioLight ReVamp cupping system for The Red Light Report listeners! Use discount code: revamp15 - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

As we visit the third and final "Top Episode of 2023", we will turn our attention to our relatively new best red light therapy friend: methylene blue! For those of you that have already heard this episode and/or are familiar with this polarizing substance, this episode is a fantastic review; for those of you that are less familiar, this is a great introduction into the vast potential of methylene blue.... Let's get blue on today's solosode of The Red Light Report! The last couple of weeks you have likely heard and/or learned about BioLight's newest innovative product, BioBlue, which is an enhanced methylene blue and mitochondrial supplement. Some of you are even using it right now! But I felt it would behoove all of us to take a deeper dive into this mysterious synthetic textile dye that happens to seemingly be one of the most profound health, wellness and mitochondrial-boosting substances available. And it is a major synergist when combined with red light therapy! So today, I thought it would be great to review the top 10 uses for methylene blue, as professed by scientific research. And while I don't want to give away too much in this intro, I feel obliged to tell you a few of the things that I find most exciting and promising about methylene blue:​​1.) Secondary to its ease of crossing the blood-brain barrier, a vast majority of the methylene blue consumed concentrates in the brain, which is why it has virtually endless brain health benefits (i.e., reduced symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, depression, PTSD and improved cognition, mood and energy);​​2.) Methylene blue has an innate intelligence to help whichever cells are most sick, diseased and/or cancerous first before moving along and helping other healthier cells;3.)​​​​ There are only two known interventions capable dissociating nitric oxide from the cytochrome c oxidase (which then allows oxygen into the mitochondria for more efficient energy production; remember, the more energy in a cell = less disease state/more vitality in cell): red light therapy and methylene blue.​​ Remember, none of this information is a substitute for medical advice. But just like when I learned about red light therapy for the first time and was in awe at its endless health benefits, I am equally impressed by the limitless potential of methylene blue. Both are safe, efficacious and likely have a pivotal role to play for anyone looking to optimize their health and longevity. ​​As always, (red) light up your (blue) health! - BioBlue, BioLight's newest product: (0:00) Diving into methylene blue: (7:30) Malaria cured in 48 hours: (10:48) Brain function and methylene blue: (12:29) Metabolism and methylene blue: (21:07) Top ten benefits of methylene blue: (21:56) Combining methylene blue and red light therapy: (29:16) COVID-19 and methylene blue: (30:03) Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and methylene blue: (33:30) Dosages: (38:48) Hallmarks of Alzheimer's and methylene blue: (39:54) Metabolic hallmarks: (41:04) Red light therapy and methylene blue for dimensia: (43:11) Cognitive enhancement: (45:23) Depression: (48:56) Autism: (54:41) Endotoxin in the gut: (1:01:02) Pain relief: (1:03:49) The heart: (1:09:53) Cancer: (1:11:48) Red light therapy and methylene blue: (1:14:07) Methylene blue therapy for cancer: (1:16:14) - Book referenced from the episode: The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue, by Mark Sloan - Exclusive 15% discount on BioBlue for The Red Light Report listeners! Use discount code: bioblue15 - Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

For the second top episode of 2023, we are going back to the basics! That may sound boring to some, but for those that really want to understand how red light therapy can by modern day's "magic bullet," it's worth learning (and, for some of you, reviewing) the foundations of the mitochondria and the mechanisms of how red light therapy works. I'm a dork and I love this type of information. I hope you learn and enjoy it as well... Did you know red light therapy is a hormetic stressor to our cells similar to exercise? This week on The Red Light Report, we are going to review some of the fundamentals of red light therapy that include the two proposed mechanisms of how red light therapy actually works. And while you may already understand some of the basic concepts, I think there will be plenty of new, in-depth information that will add some color to your current red light therapy knowledge.Especially living in the Information Age, we hear/read/listen to so much information all of the time, that we rarely ingrain any of it. That's why repetition of the same information, particularly when its presented in different ways will lead to a deeper understanding and application of the knowledge. In today's episode, I will cover the mechanisms for how red light therapy works; both the agreed upon mechanisms (boosting mitochondrial function and hormesis) and the theoretical mechanisms (water as a photoacceptor and chlorophyll metabolites in our blood leading to increased light absorption and energy production). All of it is very fascinating and speaks to the various ways that light, especially red and near-infrared light, can positively impact our physiology.While listening to the information in this episode, consider what lifestyle changes you could make to further optimize your mitochondrial health (structured water and green veggies/supplements, anyone?). As always, light up your health and enjoy! - Key points: Intro: (0:00) How red light therapy works: (1:54) The ultimate guide to red light therapy - Ari Whitten: (4:35) Two key mechanisms of red & near-infrared light therapy: (7:00) Mechanism #1 - stimulating mitochondrial production: (8:05) Where red light therapy does most "magic": (14:36) How red light therapy really works: (15:23) Red light therapy lets oxygen into the mitochondria: (22:41) Mechanism #2 - The hormetic response: (24:34) Red light therapy mimics exercise: (28:14) Potential mechanisms: (29:16) Capturing sunlight energy: (35:19) CoQ10: (36:01) Near-infrared penetrates deeper: (38:44) Benefits of consuming chlorophyll: (41:48) The scientific consensus: (43:55) - Book referenced in the episode: The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy - Ari Whitten - Save 20% via BioLight Bundles all year long! - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Earthing.comSomavedicRa Optics - To learn more about red light therapy, methylene blue, and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook