In this episode, my guest is Dr. Glen Jeffery, PhD, a professor of neuroscience at University College London's Institute of Ophthalmology and a leading expert on how light interacts with mitochondria to shape health and aging.

Today, he discusses how red and near-infrared light penetrate deep into the body and improve mitochondrial function and overall health. We also discuss how detrimental modern indoor life has become and why expensive red light panels are likely unnecessary and possibly harmful.

By the end, you'll understand sunlight as a biological input your body evolved to depend on and the low-cost, practical steps you can take to get more of it.

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About this guest:

• Academic Profile: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/7465
• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UYlObKkAAAAJ&hl=en
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Timestamps:

00:16 Intro

02:46 Dr. Glen Jeffery

03:14 Love for Science, Undergraduate

04:24 Tiina Karu, Photobiomodulation Origins, Mechanisms

06:14 Mechanisms, Cytochrome C Oxydase, Nanowater, Electron Flow

10:56 Cytochrome C Oxydase, Extra-Pineal Melatonin, Oxidative Stress

12:45 Gerald Pollack, Exclusion Zone (EZ) Water

13:45 Red/IR Light Passes Through the Human Body; Optics

18:09 Red Light On Fruit Flies; Lifespan, ATP Production

21:15 Human Epidemiology; Sunlight, Lifespan, All-Cause Mortality

22:35 Sponsor: Shadowmap

23:30 Features and Benefits of Shadow Map

25:02 Incandescents, lifespan, and more

25:02 Incandescent Light Produces the Oldest Flies; Broad Band IR on Lifespan

25:48 Incandescent Light Bulbs, Vision

28:19 Evolutionarily Conserved Mitochondria

29:03 Long-Wavelength Light & Blood Glucose; Mitochondria

32:50 Unpublished CGM Data; Long-Wavelength Light & Blood Glucose

36:57 Are Red Light Panels Harmful?; Light Intensities, Precautions, Mitigations

43:56 Why Do We See Beneficial Effects From Long-Wavelength Therapy?

46:43 Short-Wavelength Blue Light, Mitochondria, Mechanism

49:08 The Built Environment, Actionable Steps

52:24 Sponsor: Ra Optics

54:24 Flicker

55:24 Retinal Health, Blue Light, Red/IR Light

59:09 Clinical Trial for Mitochondrial Disease; Ptosis, Red Light

01:02:31 Biophotons, Mitochondrial Communication, Red/NIR on Biophotons

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Dr. Max Gulhane (MD) is a practising family medicine physician and health-optimising physician with a passion for root-cause analysis of human chronic disease and longevity. We discuss the full solar spectrum and how ultraviolet, visible, blue, red and near-infrared light each affect human physiology, including the POMC pathway, nitric oxide and blood pressure, and the evidence on sunlight, skin cancer and the vitamin D paradox. We discuss how artificial light at night suppresses melatonin and disrupts the circadian control of DNA repair, cardiovascular health, and metabolism. For those interested in light and circadian health, Dr. Gulhane offers a grounded, mechanism-focused framework for aligning daily light exposure with human biology.

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Recommended lectures:
Sunlight & Cancer: Beyond Skin Deep — https://youtu.be/SJGvr6dGOgQ
Artificial Light & Diabetes: No Food Required — https://youtu.be/vgrFpPusSKU
What Your Cardiologist Doesn't Know About Sunlight & Heart Health — https://youtu.be/NaeqPHEM-d0

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00:00 Intro
03:25 Dr. Max Gulhane
04:02 Dr. Gulhane's Love for Science and Medicine
09:01 What is Light?
12:52 Sunlight Broken Down as a Nutrient
14:02 Ultraviolet Light: Sunlight Is More Than Vitamin D
15:56 POMC
21:38 UVA/UVB on Cardiometabolic Health
24:40 Big Picture of UV Light
28:41 Sunlight, Skin Cancer, Dermatology Messaging, The Vitamin D Paradox
35:10 Blue Light, Artificial Light at Night (ALAN), Mechanisms
38:50 Sponsor: Daylight Computer
40:34 ALAN, Epidemiology, Cancer, Heart Disease
45:04 DNA Repair Mechanisms, Circadian Control
47:27 Melanopsin (OPN4), Blue Light, UV Susceptibility
53:25 Red, Infrared, Photobiomodulation, Metabolism
01:00:08 Blue Light, Metabolism, and the Built Environment
01:05:19 Photobiology of Atherosclerosis
01:10:11 Blue Light on Cardiovascular Function
01:12:25 Three M's of Circadian Health
01:18:43 Sunlight, Testosterone, and Reproductive Behavior
01:24:14 Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Social Media, Substack Newsletter

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In this episode, my guest is John Galamaga, a licensed massage therapist and certified personal trainer from the Cooper Institute in Dallas. He’s also a Senior Master Instructor in LAMAS QiGong, and a foremost expert in the field of health and wellness with over 40 years of experience. Today we discuss how to leverage movement, nutrition, and other lifestyle factors to enhance your overall health.

John draws from his extensive experience to share personal stories and setbacks that led him to profound insights. After a health scare during a workout and unsatisfactory answers from his cardiologist, John, 20 years old at the time, sought alternative solutions with an open mind. His journey revealed that the traditional medical approach might not be the best path to a healthier lifestyle.

Building on this, we explore why high-intensity training might not be the optimal route to better health and its effects on mitochondrial function. We then discuss science backed practices that enhance mitochondrial health, which have yet to emerge in the mainstream fitness world.

We also discuss proper stretching techniques, the idea of a “one diet fits all” approach, ancient practices of Qigong and sungazing, electromagnetic therapy, and he challenges common misconceptions within the health space. We close the discussion with actionable steps and key takeaways to help you kickstart and further your health journey.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:19 John Galamaga
06:00 Switch to a Plant-Based Diet
08:31 Becoming a Personal Trainer
09:27 Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
13:08 Opening a Health Foods Store
15:20 AIS vs. Static Stretching
19:57 Injury & Surgical Prevention with AIS
21:32 Benefits of QiGong and Improving Qi Flow
25:37 Fast Movements are Doing More Harm than Good
27:38 Lifelong Endurance Exercise and its Relation with Coronary Atherosclerosis
31:43 QiGong
34:25 Llamas Qigong
38:41 Viewing the Body as an Electrical Unit, Body Voltage
41:23 Sungazing
46:03 Magnet Therapy & William Philpott
49:01 Negative Magnetic Field
51:36 Does a One Size Fits All Diet Exist?
54:34 The Culprit: An Acid Diet
55:29 Can You Strive on an Animal-Based Diet?
57:15 Fruit: a Mold Issue
59:05 The Organic vs. Non-Organic Debate
01:02:47 Understanding Gut Health and its Impact on Well-being
01:04:24 Mushrooms: A Double-Edged Sword
01:06:52 Actionable Steps
01:11:37 Thank You

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