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Red Light Therapy for Healing and High Performance with Dr. Bjørn Ekeberg #341

Jul 20, 2023
Dr. Bjørn Ekeberg, co-founder and CEO of Recharge Health, discusses the performance benefits of red light therapy, practical daily applications of infrared devices, and the energetics behind light and human energy. They explore the most effective infrared wavelength for healing, using red light to treat injuries and increase performance, and a framework to sync up your circadian rhythm. They also touch on the limitations and uncertainties in cosmology and the benefits of infrared light therapy for sleep, recovery, and vasodilation. Additionally, they discuss the importance of heavy strength focus sessions for hypertrophy.
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  • Red light therapy utilizing specific near infrared wavelengths has been clinically proven to relieve pain, repair cells, boost energy, and reduce inflammation, making it suitable for treating injuries and managing conditions like arthritis.
  • Understanding and appreciating the full scope of the sun's energy is crucial as it has a significant impact on our overall well-being and energy beyond just providing vitamin D and avoiding sunburn.

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The Power and Importance of Sunlight

The podcast episode discusses the significance of sunlight and its effects on our bodies. The speaker highlights how we often take the energy from the sun for granted and only associate it with avoiding sunburn and getting vitamin D. However, the sun has a much broader impact on our overall well-being and energy. The episode emphasizes the need to understand and appreciate the full scope of what the sun does for us.

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