The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show Enhance your Wellness with Light | Dr. Alexis Cowan
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Jun 18, 2024 Dr. Alexis Cowan discusses the profound impact of natural light on health, debunking UV exposure myths and exploring the synergy between cold exposure and sunlight. She delves into red and infrared light therapy, mitochondria's role in ATP production, and optimizing vitamin D levels for wellness. The conversation covers light receptors, personalized sun dosing, and hormonal regulation. Tips include utilizing sunlight, balancing light exposure, and grounding techniques for improved energy production.
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Light Wavelengths Impact Biology
- Different wavelengths of light have specific effects on our biology and mitochondrial function.
- Modern artificial lights lack red and infrared light, which are crucial for health but are present in natural sunlight.
Red Light Therapy Basics
- For therapeutic red light, expose skin as close as possible within a foot of the source.
- Twenty minutes once or twice a day is effective for skin quality and reducing inflammation.
Sunlight Prevents Serious Cancers
- Sun exposure relates to lower rates of deadly cancers, despite risks of some skin cancers.
- Insufficient sun may cause hundreds of thousands deaths annually in the US and Europe.