Spirit Gym with Paul Chek EP 99 — Matt Maruca: The Light In Your Life: What You Need To Know!
Aug 25, 2020
Matt Maruca, founder of Ra Optics, specializes in blue light blocking glasses and advocates for the importance of natural sunlight for overall health. He discusses how modern indoor living harms our mitochondria and disrupts our circadian rhythms. Matt highlights the concept of light as a form of nutrition, sheds light on the effectiveness of most blue light glasses on the market, and reveals that sunlight exposure can boost testosterone production in men. He emphasizes practical steps for optimizing sunlight exposure for better health.
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Bioharmonizing vs Biohacking
- Biohacking implies shortcuts and invasiveness that can be harmful.
- Bioharmonizing respects natural balance and integration of body systems for health.
Impact of Full Spectrum Sunlight
- Humans evolved with full spectrum sunlight which drives our complexity and health.
- Indoor lifestyle causes decomplexification and health decline due to deficient light exposure.
Light Drives Circadian Rhythm
- Light synchronizes our circadian rhythms essential to health.
- Blue light in the morning triggers cortisol, waking us up effectively.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Light and Wellness
03:36 • 17min
Holistic Healing: Uniting Body, Mind, and Nature
20:24 • 4min
Healing Through Breath and Balance
24:52 • 15min
Exploring Health Through Inquiry and the Importance of Magnesium
39:37 • 4min
The Light of Life: Reconnecting with Nature
44:03 • 17min
Understanding Nature's Balance and the Role of Light in Health
01:01:13 • 4min
The Power of Light and Circadian Rhythms
01:05:08 • 12min
Exploring Sun Gazing and the Power of Biosynergy
01:17:31 • 4min
Illuminated Connections: The Spirit of the Sun
01:22:00 • 10min
The Transformative Power of Sunlight
01:31:59 • 24min
The Sunlight Solution: Addressing Health Through Light
01:55:53 • 5min
Harnessing Light for Cellular Optimization and Cognitive Growth
02:00:46 • 4min
From Discomfort to Discovery: A Health and Business Journey
02:04:47 • 9min
The Spectrum of Light: Health Implications
02:13:40 • 20min
Illuminating the Pineal Gland and Light Perception
02:33:28 • 17min
Enhancing Vitality Through Light and Lifestyle
02:50:01 • 6min
Harnessing Natural Light for Better Sleep and Health
02:55:45 • 2min
Illuminating Raw Optics
02:57:40 • 4min
The Influence of Ocular Light Perception on Metabolism in Man and Animal
The Influence of Ocular Light Perception on Metabolism in Man and Animal
New Findings on the Extraretinal Control System
Fritz Hollwich
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The 4 Hour Workweek
Timothy Ferriss
In 'The 4-Hour Workweek', Timothy Ferriss presents a step-by-step guide to 'lifestyle design', encouraging readers to question the traditional notion of retirement and instead create a lifestyle that prioritizes freedom, adventure, and personal growth.
The book teaches how to outsource life tasks, automate income, and eliminate unnecessary work using principles like the 80/20 rule and Parkinson’s Law. Ferriss shares his personal journey from a corporate workaholic to a location-independent entrepreneur and provides practical tips and case studies to help readers achieve similar results.
The book emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-value activities, taking 'mini-retirements', and living life to the fullest in the present rather than deferring enjoyment until retirement.
How Emotions Are Made
The Secret Life of the Brain
Lisa Feldman Barrett
In this book, Lisa Feldman Barrett presents a new neuroscientific explanation of emotions, overturning the widely held belief that emotions are automatic, universal, and hardwired in different brain regions.
Instead, she argues that emotions are constructed in the moment through a unique interplay of brain, body, and culture.
Barrett's theory, known as the 'Theory of Constructed Emotions,' suggests that emotions are highly individualized and vary by culture.
The book explores how this new understanding has significant implications for fields such as psychology, medicine, law, parenting, and national security.
Barrett uses clear, readable prose and practical examples to make her complex theories accessible to a broad audience.
What Is Life?
Erwin Schrödinger
Written for the lay reader, 'What Is Life?
' is based on a series of public lectures delivered by Erwin Schrödinger in 1943 at Trinity College, Dublin.
The book addresses the fundamental question of how living organisms can be understood in terms of their molecular and atomic structure.
Schrödinger discusses the stability of genes, the concept of 'negative entropy,' and how life maintains order despite the second law of thermodynamics.
He also speculates on the role of mutations, the nature of consciousness, and the philosophical implications of his findings.
The book had a significant impact on the development of modern biology, influencing scientists such as James D. Watson and Francis Crick in their discovery of the DNA structure.
The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
The Lean Startup introduces a revolutionary approach to building and scaling businesses, emphasizing continuous innovation, customer feedback, and scientific experimentation.
Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty.
The book advocates for 'validated learning,' rapid experimentation, and the Build-Measure-Learn feedback loop to shorten product development cycles and measure actual progress.
It also stresses the importance of pivoting or persevering based on data and customer needs, making it an essential read for anyone involved in starting or growing a business.
Zero to One
Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
Peter Thiel
In 'Zero to One,' Peter Thiel argues that true innovation comes from creating something entirely new, going from 'zero to one,' rather than incrementally improving existing ideas.
He emphasizes the importance of vertical progress through technology and the benefits of monopoly in driving innovation.
Thiel also discusses the need for long-term planning, the importance of finding the right co-founders, and the power law in startup success.
The book challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to think critically and aim big to build the future.
Tuning Into Nature
Tuning Into Nature
What You Need to Know
Philip Callahan
Science and human transformation
William A. Tiller
Science in Agriculture
Science in Agriculture
Advanced Methods For Sustainable Farming
Arden B. Anderson
Arden Anderson's "Science in Agriculture" explores the scientific principles underlying sustainable farming practices.
Anderson emphasizes the importance of understanding the bioelectrical relationships within the soil ecosystem.
He highlights the role of microorganisms in capturing solar and cosmic energy, creating a dynamic and self-regulating system.
The book challenges conventional agricultural methods, advocating for a more holistic and ecologically conscious approach.
Anderson's work has influenced many regenerative farmers and researchers.
The body electric
Robert O. Becker
Robert O. Becker's "The Body Electric" explores the often-overlooked electrical nature of living organisms.
Becker details his groundbreaking research on the body's electrical system and its role in healing and regeneration.
He challenges conventional medical understanding by demonstrating the importance of direct current in biological processes.
The book delves into the implications of electromagnetic fields on health, highlighting the potential risks of exposure to certain frequencies.
Becker's work has influenced the field of bioelectromagnetics and continues to inspire research into alternative healing methods.
Do you pay attention to your daily exposure to light both indoors and outdoors? Did you know how critical light exposure can be for your health?
Paul talks to Matt Maruca about what maintaining a healthy light diet means, what most makers of blue blocking glasses miss and his company Ra Optics.
Interested in trying out Matt’s blue light blocking glasses? Living 4D listeners can save 10 percent on their purchase of glasses at this special link.
Learn more about Matt at his website and about Ra Optics on social media via Instagram and on thelightdiet.
Show Notes
- Our lack of contact with daily outdoor sunlight damages our mitochondria. (7:50)
- Biohacking vs bioharmonizing. (28:48)
- Improper breathing = a low priority differential and feeling tired. (37:14)
- Light: Another form of nutrition. (48:09)
- Our body’s circadian rhythms and light. (1:06:14)
- Did you know sunlight exposure on testicles increases a man’s testosterone production? (1:11:15)
- Being bathed in sunlight may affect your metabolism in very positive ways. (1:39:33)
- The importance of ultraviolet light for our planet. (1:43:35)
- The sun: A multivitamin in the sky. (1:58:10)
- How Matt built Ra Optics, his company that produces blue light glasses. (2:09:12)
- Why it’s important to block blue light from the sun. (2:14:03)
- The problem with most blue blocker glasses on the market. (2:41:52)
- Mike’s simple advice for making modest improvements in sun healthy exposure. (2:55:45)
Resources
- The work of Dr. Jack Kruse, Joseph Rael, Dr. Joe Dispensa and Dr. Jerry Pollack
- Bio-Hacking Your Health With Jack Kruse on Gaia
- The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferress
- The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
- Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters
- Matt’s pivotal appearance on The Life Stylist Podcast
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