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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• 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32:50 Unpublished CGM Data; Long-Wavelength Light & Blood Glucose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
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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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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Gerald Pollack, a renowned professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington and founding editor-in-chief of the journal Water. Dr. Pollack is widely recognized for his groundbreaking discoveries in cell biology and water science, particularly his identification of the “fourth phase” of water—also known as EZ (exclusion zone) water. His research offers a radical rethinking of how water functions in biological systems, challenging classical theories.

Today we explore the foundations of Dr. Pollack’s theory, emphasizing the influential research of the late Gilbert Ling. We begin by examining key topics such as the existence of the cell membrane, evidence challenging ATP as the cell’s energy currency, and the disproofs of the membrane-pump theory. We also question conventional models of the atom and consider how Dr. Pollack’s findings connect to these paradigm shifts. Finally, we discuss the discoveries from Dr. Pollack’s lab and their far-reaching implications for biology and human health.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:17 Welcome

00:02:09 Sponsor: Biojit

00:03:26 Dr. Gerald Pollack

00:03:47 Love for Science

00:09:35 Questioning the Textbook and Our Understanding of Water

00:15:07 Jerry’s Teaching Methods

00:17:00 Herold Hillman: Does the Cell Membrane Exist?

00:22:13 Gilbert Ling

00:23:26 Ling’s Theory of Water

00:26:26 Writing Cells, Gels, and the Engines of Life

00:27:27 The Association-Induction Hypothesis

00:30:12 Independent Disproofs Against the Membrane-Pump Theory

00:31:28 Podolsky & Morales: There is no “High Energy Phosphate Bond” in ATP

00:35:24 ATP as a Cardinal Absorbent

00:36:12 Ling’s Stacked Dipole Theory and Why it is Not Accurate

00:40:45 Gilbert Ling’s Inventions, MRI, etc.

00:41:49 EZ Water Electrical Charge

00:43:56 EZ Creating a Battery and its Implications for Cellular Energetics

00:46:02 Infrared Light Powers the Battery

00:51:12 Arturo Herrera, Human Photosynthesis

00:54:51 Polywater

00:57:47 EZ Structure vs. Bulk Water Structure

01:03:34 Infrared Light’s Role in EZ Formation

01:04:20 Hydrogen Bonds SImply a Conjecture

01:05:38 Questioning the Structure of the Atom

01:16:37 EZ Projection of a Meter Long (39 inch)

01:21:39 Deuterium and Deuterium Depleted Water

01:23:20 Phase Transitions Within the Cell

01:27:15 Continuous Flow Occurs Through Hydrophilic Tubes Immersed in Water

01:36:41 The Driver of Blood Circulation Beyond the Heart

01:42:53 Implications for Human Health

01:55:42 Kangen Water

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jack Kruse, a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of the Kruse Longevity Center. Dr. Kruse is a leading voice in the health and wellness space, known for his innovative approach to understanding human biology through the lenses of light, water, and magnetism. His work challenges conventional medical paradigms, providing a fresh perspective on how our environment shapes our health.

Today, we discuss Jack’s upbringing–from childhood to academia. We also cover the moment I asked Dr. Andrew Huberman, in front of thousands of people, about his takeaway from the 7-hour-long podcast he was on with Jack and Rick Rubin. We then covered specific questions I had on light, water, and magnetism, highlighting researchers such as Arturo Solís Herrera, Gerald Pollack, and William H. Philpott.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Jack Kruse & His Upbringing
03:39 Elementary School Experience
05:42 Teenage Jack Kruse
07:52 Journey in Academia
27:21 Becoming Alpha Jack & Running Naked
32:55 Growing up as a Catholic & the Belief in God
34:56 Jack’s Curiosity and Ability to Question
36:13 Does Jack Believe in God?
37:12 Asking Andrew Huberman about Jack Kruse
37:22 Jack Asks me My Thoughts on Huberman’s Response
38:20 Why Andrew Responded the Way He Did
39:56 Jack on The HubermanLab Podcast
41:12 Huberman to Leave Stanford
43:13 MK Ultra 9.0
46:23 Video of Rick, Andrew, & Jack Podcast / Dynamic in the Room
49:19 Dr. Alexis Cowan
51:28 The Podcast’s Impact on Me
53: 26 Rick Rubin’s Goal With The Podcast
53:52 Light
58:05 ATP
01:00:46 Dr. Alexis Cowan’s Princeton Light Lab (Alexis & Nicole Shanahan Watch This)
01:03:04 Magnetism
01:07:02 Audience Questions
01:07:14 The Fabians
01:10:20 The Drones
01:13:11 Moon Light
01:14:41 Platypuses Glow Under UV
01:15:56 Hyperberic Oxygen Therapy / Alternatives
01:22:52 Buy Floor-Plan to Jack’s House
1:23:27 Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
01:24:20 Thank You

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Hi, my name is Jonathan Jarecki. I am a young student passionate about health and helping others find answers through evidence-based wellness.

My hope for this podcast is to bring zero-cost content and science-backed information to the general public.

My goal with the podcast is to decentralize health, placing it in the hands of the individual and shedding light on the underlying causes of dis-ease. I take a preventative, holistic, and decentralized approach to wellness.

Knowledge is power. The more knowledge we absorb, the more independent we can become, the more we can move away from centralized medicine.

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In this episode, my guest is Grandmaster Adrian Simon Lowe (LoLo), the living lineage holder of LAMAS QiGong and direct descendent of Su Wu. Now in his 80s, Master Lowe has been practicing Qi Gong for over 70 years. This has earned him the distinction of being the leading authority in this field of Qigong. He is the author of The Stress Elimination Handbook, and has shared his wisdom on some of the world’s largest stages.

Today, we discuss Master Lowe’s upbringing, including his family’s history and childhood experience with Qi Gong. We also cover the key differences between Tai Chi and Qi Gong and the intricacies of LAMAS Qi Gong. Master Lowe showcases his profound intuitive and energetic abilities, sharing compelling stories of their impact in action. Throughout the podcast, he helps us understand what qi is and how it relates to the energetic properties of the human body. We close the episode by talking about science, food, and wisdom.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:30 Grandmaster Adrian Simon Lowe

00:03:20 Master Lowe’s Upbringing & family History

00:06:18 Starting Qi Gong at 6 Years Old & Current Practice

00:12:05 Learning Qi Gong as a Child

00:15:47 What is Qi Gong? And the History

00:20:53 Physical Aspect of Qi Gong

00:22:12 Electrical Properties of Qi Gong

00:23:55 Stress is the Genesis of All Disease

00:26:51 Perverse Qi

00:28:20 Stress Causes Cellular Wall Dysregulation

00:36:19 Lo Lo Cleansing Qigong

00:38:58 Food in Qi Gong Philosophy

00:39:57 Breathing in Qi Gong Philosophy & Microcosmic Breathing

00:41:40 Color Visualization During Microcosmic Breathing

00:43:38 Talking About the Heart

00:46:42 Combining Breathing with Movement

00:48:03 Stress

00:51:01 Can We See Qi?

00:52:01 Toward Explaining Anomalously Large Body Voltage Surges on Exceptional Subjects

00:55:29 Retiring From Seeing Clients

00:57:10 My Family Stories with Master Lowe

00:59:41 Seeing Qi

01:01:31 Qi Flows Concentrically

01:03:01 Moving Slow, Moving Fast, and the Balance

01:06:26 Master Lowe Seeing Something on My Mom’s Kidneys

01:08:18 How Electrons and Qi Relate

01:11:29 Understanding Body Voltage and How It Relates to Qi

01:16:43 Grounding to Increase Electron Flow Into the Body

01:21:28 Perverse Qi Entering the Body Via Touch

01:25:24 Chinese Medicine was Right About Biophotons

01:30:04 Master Lowe's Current Diet

01:31:32 Anti-Cancer Drink

01:33:48 Why the Carnivore Diet is of Concern

01:36:48 Advice to My Generation