“We do not see things as they are; we see them as we are... We have less control over our destiny than we think... The harder we look the less we see; by looking less, we see more."I have never finished a conversation feeling so enlightened and in awe of an individual's charisma and aura than I did on this week's episode of The Red Light Report with Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman. Not only is Dr. Liberman an optometrist and a leading authority in the domain of "external" light that we associate the sun and red light therapy with, but he is also a sage, thoughtful guru as it pertains to our "inner" light.  In this episode, Dr. Liberman shares some amazing anecdotes on how he helped heal the vision of his patients decades ago with unique tactics that he developed and still uses today, such as human homeopathy and color homeopathy. He clarifies was it actually means to be present, what pure awareness looks like, the battle between the conscious and unconscious mind, what it means to live a full-spectrum life and more...   Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman is a pioneer in the fields of light, vision and consciousness and has been enthusiastically endorsed by luminaries in the fields of health, science, and spirituality from Deepak Chopra and Bruce Lipton to Eckhart Tolle and also the author of Light: Medicine of the Future, Take Off Your Glasses and See and Luminous Life.   Dr. Liberman earned a doctorate in optometry from Southern College of Optometry and a PhD in vision science from the College of Syntonic Optometry. He received the H.R. Spitler Award for his contributions to the field of phototherapy and has invented numerous light therapy devices, including the first FDA-cleared medical device to significantly improve overall visual performance. A respected public speaker, Dr. Liberman shares his scientific and spiritual discoveries with audiences worldwide.   This episode is a profound, thought-provoking discussion from the heart that will be sure to change the way you perceive light and yourself. Enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski & Dr. Jacob Liberman discuss the following: His journey to the world of light His experience with how light restored the vision of one of his patients A miraculous healing of his eyesight Stories and anecdotes of treatments he’s done How it’s less about “doing" and more about “seeing” Stress and how our body reacts to it Presence and being present The nature of light Consciousness and how all living things are guided Harmonious relationship with Mother Nature The law of attraction Elements and their energetic fingerprint Awareness Open focus Consciousness and what It truly is Worry and how to handle it in the mind Choice is an illusion - Watch this episode on YouTube - Dr. Jacob Liberman's Socials & Websites:   https://www.jacobliberman.org/ Facebook Instagram Contact: info@jacobliberman.org - Books by Dr. Jacob Liberman:Luminous LifeLight - Medicine of the FutureTake Off Your Glasses and See - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

It's time to dig back into the photobiomodulation research The Red Light Report! On this solosode, I will cover three new, unique scientific studies that investigate the ways that red light therapy can help with heart health, post-concussion symptoms and modifying the gut microbiome for positive health and wellness benefits! Not only that, but I will reveal how red light therapy virtually saved my dog from needing stitches, significantly accelerating the healing and recovery process from a massive cut that left him with a split lip.We all know that the heart is one of the most mitochondrial-dense tissues in the body, yet oddly enough, there is a dearth of photobiomodulation research in this area. Listen and learn how red light therapy is able to ameliorate symptoms and side effects from heart failure.One of the biggest areas on the rise in red light therapy research is transcranial photobiomodulation for neurodegenerative diseases and all types of brain injuries, including concussions. Listen and learn how a professional hockey player incorporated red light therapy into his post-concussion multimodal treatment approach. Lastly, the gut has been receiving a lot of attention in the research as well -- both on how red light therapy can directly improve the gut microbiome and also how brain health can be altered via the gut-brain axis with RLT to the gut. Listen and learn to what the newest research is showing on RLT improving gut health and the gut microbiome.Learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: Anecdotal evidence of red light therapy's wound healing capacity via Dr. Mike healing his dog A gash, that otherwise should have been stitched, being healed by red light therapy How photobiomodulation improves cardiac function How red light therapy increases ATP production in the heart Trans-cranial photobiomodulation for patients with concussions Modifying the microbiome as a potential mechanism for photobiomodulation The gut microbiome in animals and how it has been altered using photobiomodulation - Citations:Light Emitting Diodes Photobiomodulation Improves Cardiac Function by Promoting ATP Synthesis in Mice With Heart FailureRehabilitation of Persistent Symptoms and Neurocognitive Deficits Following Sports-Related Concussion in a Professional Hockey Player: Case StudyModifying the Microbiome as a Potential Mechanism of Photobiomodulation: A Case Report - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

"Electrons! Electrons! Come get your electrons!" I love when I cross paths with someone that likes to nerd out on mitochondrial health, but especially from the quantum point of view! On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I was lucky enough to sit down with the brilliant Carrie Bennett, who knows her quantum health inside and out. Not only that, but Carrie is able to take these complex topics and simplify them so anyone and everyone can understand. As you can see from the episode description below, we cover a smorgasbord of quantum health topics, especially how health is impacted by light, water and magnetism.Even though it can be intimidating, it behooves everyone to take a dive deep into health from a quantum perspective. This is truly where the root causes of disease are buried -- deep down at the subatomic level. But as Carrie acknowledges, even though the topics can get a little complex, the solutions are extremely straightforward. And who doesn't like simple, actionable strategies for optimizing wellness and bolstering one's healthspan?   As a college athlete, supposedly at the pinnacle of health, Carrie began suffering chronic joint issues and insomnia.  After her first child was born she developed debilitating stomach pain, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog.    Armed with a BS in Biology, an MS in Nutrition, certifications as a personal trainer, massage therapist, breathing coach, and faculty member of the Quantum Biology Collective, Carrie's mission is to teach her clients how to create a healing environment.   By applying quantum health strategies involving morning sunlight, circadian rhythm, grounding, mitochondrial support, cold therapy, sleep and intermittent fasting clients feel powerful healing and lasting benefits. ​ This episode is wall-to-wall full of incredibly profound health information. It may be an episode you want to listen to multiple times to fully grasp the knowledge that Carrie shares with us. In fact, I highly recommend you do, as the implications of applying these quantum health strategies are far-reaching. Carrie is sure to give you an entirely new perspective on what it means to be healthy. Enjoy and learn lots! - Dr. Mike Belkowski and Carrie Bennett discuss the following:  How she initially got into the quantum field Dr. Jack Kruse and how Carrie has been influenced by him Inflammation from a quantum perspective Chronic inflammation from daily life and how we get it Getting free electrons from nature How we are destroying our mitochondria Health, wellness & longevity via nutrition The Keto diet and how it helps your body produce deuterium-depleted water Mitochondrial dysfunction and why it’s something to consider in your health regiment  Optimizing your electron transport chain Melatonin production and how we are deficient Cold therapy and its benefits for protein production Supplementing melatonin Chasing the sun based on seasons and where you live Thriving in cold environments with infrared light How all disease is preceded by a loss of “EZ water” ATP production in the mitochondria EZ water and what influences it  The power of vibrations and its impact on our EZ and biological water Your sound environment and how it impacts your health Health implications of the metaverse and VR headsets Blue-light-blocking glasses Optimizing your light environment Morning sunlight and the impact of sunset Circadian rhythm and its impact on the mitochondria Sun gazing UV light and its powers and healing benefits Water filters and which ones are best Red light therapy and her experiences with it - Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xZqQxZjWNnE - Instagram: @carriebwellness   YouTube: carriebwellness   Spotify: 2% Better Health Podcast   Website: www.carriebwellness.com   Online courses:  https://carrieandcorey.podia.com/the-quantum-self-healing-masterclass  - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Believe it or not, it has almost been one year since I began The Red Light Report! And I want to thank each and every one of you that has tuned in for any of the episodes and supported me along the way. I am grateful that I have been able to provide you all with impactful information on light, especially red light therapy, and how you can best utilize it to your health's advantage. This is just the beginning...Speaking of the beginning — I wanted to revisit a couple of my very first solosodes on this podcast, specifically on the mitochondria, and continue to build on the foundational information that I've talked about so far in 2022 (i.e., energetic portion of the eye with Dr. Fritz Hollwich & the health benefits of UV light with Dr. Jacob Liberman).Most people haven't listened to these two episodes (and if you have it will be a fabulous review), which contains some of profound information as it pertains to the mitochondria "rubber meeting the (red light therapy) road."In essence, red light therapy works because of its ability to positively impact the mitochondria. So it's imperative to know how and why the mitochondria are import to our health and longevity, as that largely explains why red light therapy is such an amazing healing tool.Learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - Pt. 1 This important episode covers why the mitochondria is vital for our health, wellness, and longevity. If you're into the science and how things work, Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses three of the most important names in the world of the mitochondria: Dr. Doug Wallace, Dr. Jack Kruse, and Dr. Gerald Pollack.  Pt. 2 Dr. Mike Belkowski covers the fundamentals of the life of the mitochondria, the electron transport chain, how they kill themselves off, and how to best optimize your mitochondria.  - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

For the better part of the last century, sunlight, and especially ultraviolet (UV) light, has been demonized and purported as a main instigator in many diseases and cancers. By the end of today's solosode on The Red Light Report, you will be exposed to the truth about UV light and understand the sad irony of those claims. As a kid, we were all told to put on our sunglasses, slather on that sunscreen and if all else fails, cover up with our hats, clothes, scarves, trench coats.... you get the point. It was drilled into us at a young age, that if you were going outside and to be exposed to the sunlight, you had to take precautions so the big bad sun didn't get you.​​Hindsight is 20/20, but how much nutrition via light did we deprive our biology from? How much better off would our health and wellness be today if we hadn't drank the kool-aid and become over-protective against the sun?Bear in mind, I am not saying that we all need to go outside and get sunburns. That is a real negative consequence to excessive UV exposure and can certainly instigate skin cancer. However, we have removed ourselves so far from nature that we have actually caused many of our own problems via mal-illumination. Between blocking UV light into our eyes with fancy sunglasses and UV radiation to our skin via sunscreen and clothing, multitudinous physiological benefits are being swept under the rug -- physiological benefits that have been built over ions by way of evolution. This solosode is largely thanks to Dr. Jacob Liberman and his book published in 1991, Light: The Medicine of the Future. The information in that books is as relevant and profound today as it was 30 years ago. I will cover one particular chapter from that book — UV or Not UV: That is the Question.Learn lots, light up your health and enjoy! - In this solosode, Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: Quiz questions and answers about red light therapy An excerpt from Light: Medicine of the future by Jacob Liberman Misconceptions of UV light Radiation Sun bathing and UV therapy had become known as one of the most effective treatments for many infectious diseases Questioning the status quo Benefits of UV light Negative effects of the lack of UV light Recommendations for life changes and how you treat light  - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook  

It's time to get sweaty and hop on the detox train! On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had a very fun and enlightening conversation with the one and only Dr. Jess Peatross. She affectionately goes by 'Dr. Jess' and is an absolute wealth of knowledge as it relates to detoxification, mitochondrial health and efficacious holistic treatment modalities. Dr. Jess will outline her favorite way to sauna (along with her favorite type of sauna), her top mitochondrial strategies and her favorite biohacks!   Dr. Jess Peatross, MD is a former hospitalist, internal medicine based medical doctor and a certified Gerson Practitioner. She is an expert in the areas of stealth infections, environmental toxicity, regenerative medicine, ozone, and cannabis. Her passion lies in uncovering the mystery behind the chronic illness, whether that be stealth infections, heavy metals, stress/trauma or other environmental toxicities. There are real, root cause answers for WHY the body might be malfunctioning.    Trained in medicine at the University of Louisville, Dr. Jess experienced what many of her patients experienced: deep anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and adrenal dysfunction. She sought answers to uncover the root cause of disease – something she thought she had learned in medical school. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with and learning from Dr. Jess and I know you will have a laundry list of take-home points from this episode. Get your sweat on and learn lots! - Dr. Mike Belkowski & Dr. Jess Peatross discuss the following: Her path, background, and health journey How medical school changed since she’s attended Light and how much she learned about it in medical school Her detox program - kill, bind, and sweat Saunas, how they are beneficial, and which ones work best Negative effects of not detoxing and how often you should be doing it The right temperature in a sauna and how long is too long The mitochondria, the lymphatic system, and producing ATP Optimizing your mitochondrial health Difficult health conditions like black mold and Lyme disease & how she approaches them Changing your environment to optimize your health Biologics and regenerative medicine and how it plays a role with treating patients Stem cells, their types, and their potency Treatment with stem cells and its popularity over time Ozone and hyperbaric oxygen treatment Ozone IV treatment and what it’s for Cannabis & its potential uses Environmental toxins and the biggest culprits Red light therapy and her personal use - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hcjzZXmt_8Q - Dr. Jess Peatross Websites & Socials: Website: www.drjessmd.com   Courses & Webinars: app.drjessmd.comInstagram: dr.jess.md - Book Recommendation by Dr. Jess: The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated seven to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease. Men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson’s than women. The disease affects patients’ quality of life, making social interaction more difficult and worsening their financial condition, due to the medical expenses associated with the disease.These are just the tip of the iceberg​, as it relates to sobering stats on Parkinson's disease...​On this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, I decided to report on some hot-off-the-press research about -- you guessed it -- red light therapy and Parkinson's disease. We typically associate Parkinson's as just a disease of the brain. But what if I told you that your gut microbiome may playing a larger role in the disease via the gut-brain axis?​​It turns out that most individuals with Parkinson's have the opposite desired ratio of bacteria ('good' vs. 'bad') that is seen in a healthy, vibrant gut environment. ​​This research article, which was published in early January, uncovers the amazing potential that red light therapy, specifically near-infrared light, has on improving the ratio of 'good' bacteria to 'bad' bacteria in the gut. ​This is a very exciting piece of research, as it further demonstrates the versatile healing abilities of red light therapy and just how resilient our bodies can be when given what it wants. In this case, the gut wanted some NIR light. Learn lots and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski Discusses the following: Upcoming events: Biohacking Congress 2022 Las Vegas - March 19 & 20 Boston - June 11 & 12 Miami - October 22 & 23 The Health Optimization Summit in London - March 28 & 29   Research: From the Journal of Personalized Medicine - Microbiome Changes in Humans with Parkinson’s Disease after Photobiolodulation Therapy: a Retrospective Study by Brian Bicknell and his cohort The introduction The types of participants they used The discussion The conclusion How Parkinson’s disease is due to mitochondrial dysfunction - Citation: Microbiome Changes in Humans with Parkinson's Disease after Photobiomodulation Therapy: A Retrospective Study - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

"All disease begins in the gut.” This quote is attributed to the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates nearly 2500 years ago. And while I wasn't able to interview Hippocrates, I was able to interview another phenomenal gut health expert. On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had the pleasure of sitting down and had a fun conversation with Dr. Mary Pardee. She is one smart cookie and provides out some fantastic gut health information along with various strategies you can easily implement to help optimize your gut, leading to better overall health and wellness.   Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing in Los Angeles, California.She is the founder of MODRNmed, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides medical and health services to clients from the comfort of their homes.For those who can not work one-on-one with a MODRNmed practitioner, Dr. Mary also created a gut-health course that dives into the most common gut related complaints and natural solutions to start healing.  Get ready for a gut-check that may just lead to a new level of health and wellness. Enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski & Dr. Mary Pardee discuss the following: How she got into gut health How she founded MODRNmed How common gut-related conditions are Common misconceptions about treating gut health and the gut microbiome How mental health and gut health are so closely entwined Her daily gut health regiment How Americans underutilize herbs and spices How the pandemic affected her practice Some of the biggest culprits people should get rid of in their diets Alcohol in moderation The top gut-nourishing compounds and foods to promote gut health Probiotics and whether they are necessary on a daily basis Prebiotics and what they are Gluten and leptons - whether we should be afraid of them How food sensitivity tests promote restrictive eating Sourdough bread and its benefits Diets to stay away from Fasting and its benefits The gut-brain axis The vagus nerve and how it connects the gut to the brain Light and her experiences with it Photobiomodulation research and its effects on gut flora How to begin your gut health journey - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6o8lMjHngGQ - Websites & socials: Dr. Pardee Gut Health Course: https://www.onecommune.com/gut-health-with-dr-mary-pardee Email: admin@modrnmed.com Business Number (for the public) * 7609320849 Website: https://www.modrnmed.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.marypardee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modrnmed - Citations: Photobiomodulation of the microbiome: implications for metabolic and inflammatory diseases: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30074108/ Photobiomodulation modulates inflammation and oral microbiome: a pilot study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32960109/ "Photobiomics": Can Light, Including Photobiomodulation, Alter the Microbiome?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31596658/ - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook  

This week's episode on The Red Light Report is the grand finale of the three-part solosode series about light and its influence on the "energetic portion" of our eyes. This rather old, yet profound information, comes from the research of German ophthalmologist Fritz Hollwich and other studies he collected from the late 1800s through the 1970s in his book, The Influence of Ocular Light Perception on Metabolism in Man and in Animal.We covered the following topics in last week's episode: light and body temperature, light and kidney function, light and blood count and light and metabolic functions. The research in these areas leave no doubt that we all possess another pathway in our eyes that leads to downstream effects in our physiology, for better and, certainly, for worse.This week, we will be learning the following topics: light and thyroid function, light and sexual function, light and adrenal and pituitary functions, natural sunlight and artificial fluorescent light, light pollution, and the importance of light in metabolism in man and animal: summary. The last three sections are of utmost importance and by far have the most applicable take-home points of this entire solosode series.While this information may be "old," given the book was published in 1979, it has never been more timely and relevant than now with our illuminated modern-day lifestyles. Ever since 1879, when Edison invented the lightbulb, the pendulum has been constantly swinging to the other side. And while there have been many advancements and benefits directly because of the lightbulb, virtually every aspect of our biology has paid the preverbal price.Fritz Hollwich was very aware of the fact that our lighting environments taxed our health -- even over 80 years ago! And thanks to him, we know definitively that the window into our eyes tells the entire story. - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: Light and thyroid function Research done on ducks with red light to the eyes Research on mice and rabbits in light Light and sexual function The sexual function in starlings and jays - being exposed to red light at night Testosterone production in males The importance of light entering the energetic portion of your eye How light stimulates gonadal activity Research on how red light stimulates testicular development Research on how light and temperature control increases egg production in birds How you can determine the sex of your dog by the lighting conditions Increase in oxytocin due to increased light exposure How light affects the growth of deer antlers Light and adrenal and petuitary functions Natural light and artificial fluorescent light How all organisms are affected by the day/ night sequence How too much artificial light leads to pathological changes in the organism The monotony of artificial lighting How natural sunlight balances our stress hormones How we were raised through evolution by full-spectrum sunlight Light pollution and the importance of light and metabolism in man and animal - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

In the second part of this three-part series on The Red Light Report, we are going to continue learning from one of the top light pioneers and light researchers of all-time, Fritz Hollwich, via his book The Influence of Ocular Light Perception on Metabolism in Man and in Animal.For a quick review, we covered the following topics in last week's episode: the energetic portion of the optic nerve, light and the pineal gland and light and growth. That information laid the foundation for understanding the true impact that light has on our physiology. Backed by research from the early 1900s no less! This week, we will be learning the following topics: light and body temperature, light and kidney function, light and blood count and light and metabolic functions. We will continue to uncover powerful research demonstrating the impact of light, but now in different areas of our biology.​​This further proves just how profound the light environment you surround yourself on a consistent basis truly is. It doesn't just impact one area of your health and wellness, it virtually impacts ALL facets of health and wellness -- via the energetic pathway of your eye.   As always, buckle up for some learning and enjoy! - Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following: Light and body temperature How light affects all aspects of our health Circadian rhythm of body temperature in adults How infants don’t have a circadian rhythm What happens when the circadian rhythm changes and how that disturbs body temperature The impact of light through your eye Light and kidney function Light and water balance How blindness leads to more water retention How circadian rhythm is impacted by shifted work schedules Light and blood count How blood is so closely involved with the whole organism Light and its effects on the immune system and white blood cells Light and metabolic function Lipid metabolism Light and protein metabolism Liver metabolism Light and blood sugar How animals are easier to fatten in dark places than when kept in bright areas How our light environment has real consequences - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook