The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness

Why Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Replace the Sun | Infrared & Real Healing Explained

Aug 27, 2025
Brian Richards, a light expert and founder of Sauna Space, discusses the science of light therapy and its benefits for health. He highlights the importance of infrared light for cellular function and detoxification, challenging common myths about sauna use. The conversation touches on the synergy of red light therapy and sauna technology, the modern challenges of environmental toxins, and practical strategies for integrating these therapies into daily life, especially for office workers. A fascinating exploration of how light can enhance well-being!
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INSIGHT

Sauna Linked To Longer Healthspan

  • Sauna use correlates with increased healthspan and reduced all-cause mortality in long-term population studies.
  • Sauna therapy also reduces dementia risk and improves longevity when used regularly.
ADVICE

Combine Heat With Near-Infrared

  • Don't avoid combining red/near-infrared light with heat; nature delivers both together and they coordinate.
  • Use light plus heat to stimulate mitochondria and support detoxification during sauna sessions.
INSIGHT

Light And Heat Cooperate At Cellular Level

  • Near-infrared both stimulates mitochondrial signaling and penetrates deeply to heat tissues.
  • Light and heat can upregulate heat-gated ion channels via structured water interactions.
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