The Mark Groves Podcast #470:The Healing Power of Light: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science with Brian Richards
Aug 18, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace and a leading expert in light science, shares his personal health transformation through light therapy. He delves into the critical impact of natural light on well-being, highlighting how modern synthetic environments disrupt our biology and sleep. Richards provides practical tips for reconnecting with sunlight and mitigating the effects of artificial lighting and EMFs. He emphasizes the importance of grounding, quality sleep, and embracing natural rhythms to enhance vitality and emotional health.
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We’re Still Programmed By Natural Light
- Modern life assumes we outrank nature, but human biology remains programmed by ancient natural cycles.
- Light exposure (sun + moon) shaped our physiology long before electricity or EMFs existed.
Near-Infrared Is The Sun’s Deep Healer
- Over 70% of the sun's power we absorb is near-infrared, which penetrates deepest into tissues.
- Near-infrared activates mitochondria and repairs cellular damage caused by UV and blue light.
Limit Blue-Only Indoor Lighting
- Reduce exposure to LED/blue-only indoor lighting and screens to lower cellular stress.
- Introduce near-infrared or incandescent sources to counteract blue-light damage.
