Using Incandescent Light to Sweat and Charge the Cells with Brian Richards
Oct 4, 2024
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Brian Richards, founder of Sauna Space, shares his journey into light therapy and sauna practices, inspired by a lesser-known Kellogg brother. He discusses the profound benefits of near-infrared light and the dangers of artificial sunlight. Diving into detoxification, he explains what you actually sweat out in a sauna and offers insight into his unique Firelight bulbs. Richards also emphasizes the importance of safe lighting and ground-breaking wellness technologies, making it clear how light can significantly enhance our health.
Brian Richards emphasizes the transformative impact of light therapy on health, highlighting its role in alleviating insomnia and cognitive issues.
The podcast discusses the significance of near-infrared light in promoting skin and tissue health while counteracting UV damage.
Sauna therapy is presented as a vital preventive health measure, with routine use linked to enhanced cellular function and longevity.
Richards underscores the importance of integrating proper mineral supplementation to optimize health benefits while engaging in sauna practices.
Deep dives
Combining Sauna and Light Therapy
Sauna Space offers a unique combination of sauna therapy and light therapy, specifically photobiomodulation. The discussion highlights the debate about the effectiveness of various light therapy spectrums, such as far infrared, mid infrared, near infrared, and visible red light. The innovative sauna designs allow for efficient use, enabling users to achieve a complete sweat session in just 15 to 30 minutes without the need to preheat the unit. This time-saving feature contrasts sharply with traditional wood-burning saunas, which require longer heating times and limit the use to social settings.
Personal Experiences with Light Therapy
Brian Richards shares his journey of discovering light therapy while dealing with his health issues, including insomnia and cognitive difficulties. He found significant health improvements after incorporating light therapy into his routine, attributing the relief of symptoms to the activation of mitochondrial function. By building his own electric light bath after researching Dr. Kellogg's work on light therapeutics, he experienced a transformation that led to the creation of Sauna Space. This personal journey illustrates the powerful impact of light therapy on individual health.
The Importance of Near-Infrared Light
Near-infrared light constitutes over 40% of the solar spectrum and has unique healing properties that counteract UV light damage and stress. Richards emphasizes understanding the full solar spectrum, which includes visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light. The protective effects of near-infrared light make it a crucial component of the Sauna Space experience and highlight its potential in promoting overall skin and tissue health. Incorporating near-infrared light into indoor environments can also help mitigate exposure to harsh LED lighting often found in hotels and homes.
The Role of Sauna Therapy in Health
Sauna therapy is becoming increasingly recognized for its potential health benefits, including detoxification and promoting longevity. Richards discusses how sauna use can activate heat shock proteins that are essential for cellular health and toxin elimination. Studies indicate that regular sauna use correlates with lower all-cause mortality rates, signifying its effectiveness as a preventive health measure. Emphasizing a sauna routine of three times per week can yield the best outcomes for overall health and wellness.
Innovative Sauna Space Design
Sauna Space incorporates various design elements aimed at enhancing the sauna experience, including EMF protection and grounding mats. The custom-designed bulbs are specifically engineered to emit greater levels of therapeutic light while minimizing electric field exposure. This thoughtful design prioritizes user safety and comfort, making it suitable for daily use. The handmade aspect of the sauna units also contributes to an aura of intentionality and quality, appealing to consumers seeking organic and sustainable health solutions.
Harnessing the Power of Light
Richards argues that light is not just a source of energy but a primary nutrient that our bodies require for optimal functioning. Engaging with different forms of light therapy can provide various benefits, empowering individuals to take charge of their health. The incorporation of incandescent light and other light therapies can help balance exposure to the harmful effects of ubiquitous blue light in modern indoor environments. By focusing on creating a healing space with intentional light use, individuals can foster greater well-being.
Practical Supplementation Strategies
Discussions around mineral supplementation reveal the importance of adequate intake, especially for individuals using saunas frequently. Richards shares his approach to supplementation, highlighting the use of shilajit and various electrolytes to replace minerals lost through sweating. He emphasizes the significance of choosing high-quality sources of minerals to avoid contamination and promote overall health. The synergy between sauna use and proper supplementation can enhance detoxification processes and optimize health outcomes.
Addressing Modern Toxins with Natural Remedies
Richards discusses the challenges of modern living, including the exposure to nanoparticles and other synthetic toxins in our environment. Solutions like detox strategies with binding agents, such as bentonite clay and zeolite, can be particularly effective in eliminating accumulated toxins. He elaborates on how light therapy paired with sauna practice offers a natural way to enhance the body's detoxification abilities. This holistic approach encourages individuals to become proactive in their health journeys amidst a backdrop of increasing chemical exposure.
Did you know that the creator of Kelloggs corn flakes had a brother that became obsessed with light therapy? Brian Richards, founder of Sauna Space, joins us to talk about the history of light therapy and how it helped improve his past struggles with insomnia, brain fog and fatigue. We talk about the difference between sunlight and artificial light therapy, the potential dangers of sunlight, the importance of near infrared light, what comes out of your body when you sweat in a sauna, his personal sauna routine, what makes his Firelight bulbs different from chicken coop heat lamps, why he added EMF shielding to his product, how he shielded the cables for his product, and why he added a metal cage around the bulbs.
I also ask him about flicker, how to use his lights to improve the health of the home environment, how long it takes to complete a full sauna session in his tent, his thoughts on red LED devices, his mineral supplement routine, thoughts on binders, and more.
