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The Energy Code is your blueprint for unlocking limitless vitality at the cellular level. Hosted by Dr. Mike Belkowski, this podcast dives deep into the science of your mitochondria—the true engines of health and energy. From light, water, and magnetism to groundbreaking molecules and lifestyle upgrades, each episode decodes the most effective strategies to strengthen your “Mitochondrial Matrix.” If you’re seeking cutting-edge science, practical tools, and proven methods to optimize your body and mind, you’ve just cracked the code. Check out these sources: www.biolight.shop – Instagram @biolight.shop – YouTube BioLight
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Apr 13, 2023
Apr 13, 2023
31 min
New research shows that you can treat COVID-19 brain fog with red light therapy by either treating the brain directly OR by doing full-body treatments. How cool is that?! On this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, we will dig into three separate photobiomodulation articles that cover an array of topics and continue to add to the depth of our understanding of red light therapy's potential and, equally important, its potential limitations.
As I eluded to above, the first article I will report on comes from one of our good friends and former podcast guests, Praveen Arany, on how brain fog secondary to COVID-19 can be treated with red light therapy either transcranially or via full-body treatments. That's awesome to know, as that gives us options and some flexibility en route to positive benefits for this health malady; as far as I'm concerned, it's nice to have options!
The second article is for the women out there and/or those that work in the women's health field: transvaginal red light therapy in order to help reduce pain related to interstitial cystitis/ bladder pain syndrome. For many of you, this may be the first time you have heard about red light therapy inside the vagina. However, this type of a treatment has been an option for women for quite some time with many potential health benefits. This is just the first time I have reported on it on the podcast.
The last article is about red light therapy and its potential with treating skin cancer. There is a decent amount of overlap with the article we covered last week on RLT and cancer, but it's always great to hear the information from a slightly different vantage point and different researchers.
It's nice to cover several topics in a single episode to help convey red light therapy's many potentials and versatility. At the very least, it goes to show that darn near anyone and everyone can benefit from a little red light therapy in their lives. As always, light up your health and enjoy!
Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
Intro: (0:00)
Get 15% off The Glow - BioLight's new handheld device (limited time only): (1:33)
COVID-19 brain fog and photobiomodulation: (2:32)
Women's health: transvaginal photobiomodulation: (14:03)
Skin cancer and photobiomodulation: (21:56)
Near-infrared and melanoma: (26:10)
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Brain & Cognitive Health
Apr 6, 2023
Apr 6, 2023
59 min
On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I unveil BioLight's newest product, the Glow! I detail why the Glow was developed, what makes it special and why it is significantly different than any other handheld red light therapy device on the market. More importantly, I cover one photobiomodulation research article in detail on a topic that I constantly get questions about: cancer.
One of the amazing features of red light therapy is that, according to the research, there are zero contraindications for implementing it for a given health condition; that includes cancer. Of course, that comes with the caveat that one should not directly irradiate the site of an active cancer, but can safely treat other parts of the body. And that is not necessarily because irradiating the active cancer site would lead to negative consequences (in some research it has, in others it has actually been beneficial), rather we simply do not know enough to confidently provide guidance on how to best yield red light therapy efficaciously. Said another way, better safe than sorry.
With all of that being said, this WALT (World Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy; the "L" used to stand for Laser) paper provides some clarification on the topic of red light therapy and cancer; basically, highlighting what we do and don't know. At the very least, this provides guide rails, much needed expert perspective on a delicate topic and informs us where we stand in the landscape of red light therapy and cancer. I also have a couple of impromptu rabbit holes I go down, one that includes how many red light therapy companies are inflating their light irradiance as a marketing tactic.
With every piece of research we unearth, we only learn more about the amazing healing frequencies of red and near-infrared light. As always, light up your health and enjoy!
Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
Intro: (0:00)
Contraindications?: (2:27)
BioLight's newest product The Glow: (5:27)
Red light therapy and cancer: (12:45)
Photobiomodulation research article: (13:31)
Intro to the article out of the frontiers in oncology journal: (14:19)
Photobiomodulation parameters: (17:27)
Importance of consistent exposure: (22:17)
LEDs for home use: (26:18)
Light irradiance: (31:23)
Red Light therapy and tumors: (35:58)
Safety data: (37:44)
Human clinical safety data: (39:38)
Xerostomia and hyposalivation: (44:40)
Bone necrosis: (48:40)
Hand-foot syndrome: (49:08)
Graft vs host disease: (49:29)
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia: (50:59)
Cancer treatment and quality of life: (52:29)
Photobiomodulation therapy in management of cancer therapy-induced side effects: WALT position paper 2022
Learn more about RLT's benefits for: Cancer
Mar 30, 2023
Mar 30, 2023
1hr 4 min
In a world where leaky gums leads to leaky gut and amalgam fillings are literal antennas for your phones and other nearby EMF-producing devices, it's not difficult to become justifiably fervent that your entire health begins in your mouth. My view on oral health was completely transfigured when I listened to Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, today's guest on The Red Light Report, on Ben Greenfield's podcast three years ago. Up to that point, I was under the illusion that oral health meant keeping your teeth clean, free of plaque and cavities purely for the sake of having a healthy mouth and that's where it ended. But after reading Dr. Nischwitz's book this past week and then speaking with him personally, I have re-affirmed my belief that virtually any and all health truly begins with optimizing your oral health and oral care regimen. However, you'll learn from Dr. Dome that many of us may need to unfix some of traditional medicine's dental procedures in order to truly move forward with a strong foundation of oral health. Otherwise, the vast majority of us are walking around with perpetual, low-level inflammatory issues (that we ourselves or allopathic dentists won't be able to perceive!), never-ending mercury vapor being released from fillings and many other potential vitality killers.
During our conversation today, Dr. Dome covers countless topics that are likely make your jaw drop, including the simplicity of his oral hygiene regimen, how he treats patients at his dental practice in Germany, the interplay of the oral and gut microbiome, the three health killers (metals, root canals, cavitations), how nutrition and your diet is more important than brushing your teeth and much more!
Dr. Dominik Nischwitz (AKA Dr. Dome) is know as "worlds leading biological dentist" and one of the first ceramic implant specialists. Dr. Dome is an international speaker and Author of "It's All in Your Mouth", with the goal of establishing biological dentistry as the new standard for health optimization protocols for all health practitioners and dentists alike using the term: "health starts in your mouth." Dr. Nischwitz has exclusively used ceramic implants since 2013, placing more than 5000 to date, and is considered a pioneer in the field of biological and holistic dentistry. His other passions include functional medicine, holistic nutrition and competitive sports. Dr. Dome trains traditional dentists in proper biological dentistry practices, and believes that optimal health starts in the mouth.
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Dr. Mike Belkowski & Dr. Dominik Nischwitz discuss the following:
Intro: (0:16)
How he became the world's leading biological dentist: (3:35)
Read his book - It's All in Your Mouth: (7:29)
His oral hygiene routine: (7:54)
His dental practice: (11:46)
Biofilm, the pellicle, and the saliva for oral health: (14:34)
Gut vs oral microbiome importance: (19:18)
#1 chronic disease worldwide is tooth decay: (20:08)
Health Optimization Summit: (21:09)
Wisdom teeth removal and its effects (23:45)
We are a battery: (30:56)
A 2008 study on antennas in the body: (31:10)
Root canals and cavitations from a biological perspective: (33:34)
Whether or not you should get wisdom teeth removed: (38:13)
Nutrition and lifestyle are the most important: (40:55)
His online course: (45:53)
Red light therapy and grounding: (51:18)
Teeth whitening strategies: (53:30)
Toothpaste recommendations: (54:27)
Water picks: (55:53)
Flossing: (57:05)
Hydrogen peroxide: (57:52)
Ozone: (59:40)
The biggest missing link to optimal health: (1:01:56)
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Mar 23, 2023
Mar 23, 2023
1hr 5 min
Today's guest is genuinely one of my favorite people to talk to, as we are kindred spirits in so many ways. This became even more abundantly clear on this week's episode of The Red Light Report, as Dr. Chris Motley and I both agreed to join forces on a special red light therapy project (that I am incredibly excited about!). This manifested completely out of thin air and was 100% impromptu during the middle of our conversation. If you are a longtime TRLR listener, you likely recognize this name, as he was a guest back in September '21, where we cover some fascinating topics: frequency therapy, dry needling vs. acupuncture, emotions related to specific organs, light/energy/resonance and so much more! I highly recommend going back and listening to our first conversation -- the link to that episode is in the show notes below.
As a quick review, Dr. Chris Motley is a doctor of chiropractic, is credentialed in acupuncture, is a highly respected expert in Chinese Medicine and Frequency Medicine and also has certifications in Chiro + Plus Kinesiology (CPK) and Neuro Emotional Technique. With his wealth of knowledge, he is a presenter at symposiums and is also a podcast co-host on Dr. Josh Axe's, Ancient Health Podcast. Dr. Motley also announced that he is now beginning a membership where you can join and learn from him in a more intimate setting and garner more of his amazing holistic knowledge and skillset. I highly recommend checking his membership out — I know I will!
During our conversation today, Dr. Motley goes into some interesting and highly-engaging Chinese and frequency medicine and topics, such as how we can best transition our bodies and organs out of the slower, recovering mode of the winter season and into the reawakening and growing process of the spring season. He even walks through some hands-on techniques for self-treatment to help facilitate this process.
Dr. Mike Belkowski and Dr. Chris Motley discuss the following:
Intro: (0:16)
What's new in his life: (2:57)
His interactive membership: (6:12)
Avoiding burnout: (8:22)
Overworking: (10:31)
Chinese medicine and living by its rules: (12:12)
Transitioning into spring out of winter: (15:01)
How to know when Chinese medicine is working: (19:01)
Being in tune with your body: (21:25)
Emotions tied to the gall bladder: (22:32)
Negative gall bladder health and how it manifests in the body: (23:40)
Releasing anger: (25:00)
Cupping specific areas of the body: (29:03)
How hard to press on pressure points: (31:17)
Dry needling: (32:46)
Taking your health into your own hands (36:48)
Red light therapy and Chinese medicine: (39:54)
Red light therapy and dry needling: (44:45)
Fusing old-age knowledge with new-age technology: (45:58)
Translucent needles that can transfer light: (46:59)
Acupuncture on a consistent basis for maintaining health and wellness: (49:41)
How oral health affects overall wellness: (52:21)
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Mar 16, 2023
Mar 16, 2023
45 min
On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I will peel back the curtain on BioLight's newest piece of innovative red light therapy technology: the Adapt System. Many of you likely heard about it when it was officially released a couple of months ago, but I wanted to give an explanation of what makes the Adapt System, which consists of the Adapt Table and the Adapt Panel, so unique, versatile and a must-have for any physician/practitioner, longevity clinic, med spa, recovery/performance center, yoga studio/cross fit gym, etc. that is looking to implement red light therapy for their patients and clients.
After that, we will spend the bulk of the episode on one piece of photobiomodulation research that looks at transcranial RLT for treating the brains of four ex-football players with possible chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. And CTE has become a very hot topic in the NFL, especially ever since the movie, Concussion (starring Will Smith), was released back in 2015. However, the concern regarding CTE in football, other sports and other aspects of life has only grown and remains ever-present to this day.
It is also appropriate to recognize that this particular study utilized only four participants, which is very low in the world of research. However, even with that in mind, the results ascertained in this study simply by directing near-infrared light to the brain is unequivocally profound... and the results were achieved in only six weeks!
Hopefully you find this episode fascinating and insightful. As always, light up your health (especially your brain)!
Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
- 0:16 - The Adapt System - BioLight's new, cutting-edge full-body product
- 8:33 - Photobiomodulation research on treating concussions
- 9:40 - CTE disease
- 15:09 - Treating strokes with photobiomodulation
- 16:12 - LED vs laser treatment
- 18:57 - Reactive oxygen species and free radicals
- 19:29 - How often to use red light therapy
- 25:12 - Less irratibility & anxiety
- 26:20 - Transcranial photobiomodulation treatment
- 27:20 - Increased BDNF
- 27:46 - Treatment of PTSD
- 38:31 - The conclusion of the article
Transcranial Photobiomodulation Treatment: Significant Improvements in Four Ex-Football Players with Possible Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
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Mar 9, 2023
Mar 9, 2023
1hr 3 min
Could the combination of red light and blue light cause an electrical event, even if minuscule? I am infatuated with interacting and conversing with experts in the holistic health and wellness space whom possess unique, profound information — you learn so much from these individuals! Today's guest on The Red Light Report, Lance Schuttler, is an individual I have been following for some time because he produces amazing informational health content that both resonates with me and I continue learn from. On top of that, he is the founder and CEO of a high-quality, high-integrity holistic nutrition and wellness company, Ascent Nutrition.
Lance graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Health Science. On top of running a highly successful company, he is also a contributing health and wellness writer at The Epoch Times and Video Advice. Lance's work also includes the topics of regenerative agriculture, resource-based economies and quantum technologies.
During our conversation, we cover an array of interesting topics, including bioenergetics, DHA, the power of mushrooms (including a mushroom I had never heard of before, agarikon), how/why his company is particularly transparent with their nutritional labeling, his own personal experience with red light therapy and his unique take on the potential benefit of irradiating your teeth with red and near-infrared light.
Dr. Mike Belkowski and Lance Schuttler discuss the following:
- 3:09 - His background getting into light
- 6:09 - Enhancing bioenergetics in the body
- 8:06 - Fritz-Albert Popp (biophysicist)
- 9:59 - Chlorophyll and ingesting chlorella
- 10:45 - DHA and why it's important
- 11:30 - Omegas and how much is really needed
- 12:18 - 95% of the population is deficient in omegas
- 13:50 - DHA is a "buiding block" for the brain
- 14:13 - Omega 3s for the developing baby in the womb
- 14:51 - Seasonality of DHA levels in our body
- 19:39 - DHA helps the body regenerate
- 21:08 - Top foods with DHA
- 25:56 - Why DHA supplements are beneficial
- 28:21 - DHA supplements and red light therapy
- 31:53 - Phycocyanin
- 34:43 - Mushrooms and neurogenesis
- 35:39 - Lion's mane and its brain-enhancing effects
- 37:47 - Other mushrooms and their beneficial properties
- 43:53 - Other projects he's working on
- 46:12 - Finding the best quality mushroom products
- 50:10 - Blockchain technology and information transparency
- 52:57 - Red light therapy and his utilization
- 56:24 - The Guardian+ for oral health
- 58:11 - Learn more about and from Lance
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Website: LanceSchuttler.com
Instagram: @lanceschuttler
YouTube: @lanceschuttler
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Mar 2, 2023
Mar 2, 2023
57 min
This week on The Red Light Report we are sticking with the Italian theme, as I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with mio amico, Manuel Salvadori, who is responsible for arranging me as a guest speaker at the School of Functional Medicine and Nutrition symposium in Rome last November. Manuel is a registered nutritionist in Italy, a passionate biohacker of ten-plus years and is especially focused on nootropics, sleep and lifestyle changes. Also, given that Italian is his first language, he speaks relatively flawless English... Molto bene!
Manuel and I cover many interesting topics given that he lives in a different country and also a different continent; specifically, the contrast between the medical and healthcare landscape between Italy and America and how/why Europe is consistently years and years behind the US when it comes to learning and adopting health/biohacking/longevity information and technology.
Given Manuel's interests and expertise, we also dive into nootropics where he has a very deep history with experimentation and, with that background, has an enlightened perspective and sage advice for those using and/or interested in beginning to use nootropics. Needless to say, be careful with how you proceed as it can be a slippery slope! And, of course, we have some great conversation about red light therapy and how he came to learn about and adopt it, how he utilizes RLT, what benefits he has noticed and more!
Dr. Mike Belkowski & Manuel Salvadori discuss the following:
1:28 - His foundation in functional medicine and light
1:59 - His passion for sleep
6:57 - Treatments and remedies he provides for his clients
8:25 - The biohacking room
9:26 - Lack of insurance coverage
10:04 - The typical wait time for health services in Italy
11:25 - Cost of healthcare
12:05 - Choice in healthcare
13:11 - Information and technology differences between US & Italy
17:48 - "Biohacking" as a new term in Italy
21:34 - Growing popularity of red light therapy
24:19 - Incentive to invest money into your health
27:40 - Being healthy in Italy is "not cool"
29:53 - Nootropics
33:40 - The placebo effect and nootropics
35:03 - Personal nootropic use
36:58 - Red light therapy and how he uses it
38:56 - Increasing HRV with red light therapy
40:33 - Improved muscle recovery with red light therapy
41:16 - Working focus and red light therapy
42:10 - Improving stretching with red light therapy
44:09 - Sunlight exposure
44:33 - Other benefits Manuel sees in red light therapy
47:35 - Biohacking he is excited about
50:51 - Over exposure to cold therapy (cryotherapy)
53:54 - Cold and hunger exposure
55:40 - Learn more about Manuel
Email: job.salvadori@gmail.com
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Feb 23, 2023
Feb 23, 2023
48 min
Ciao! For the 100th episode of The Red Light Report, we are traveling to Italy! In mid-November last year, I was one of three English-speaking guest speakers at a functional medicine and nutrition conference in Rome where I spoke on — you guessed it — red light therapy. It was a genuine honor and a fun experience to spread the word and knowledge on photobiomodulation overseas.
If you have been listening to this podcast for some time, most of the information you have heard before. But as you all know, repetition of important information leads to deep learning and empowerment. Even for myself, I personally love to revisit this information every so often as it is the foundation and cornerstone of what red light therapy is, the nuts and bolts of how it works and just some of the profound research that proves its efficacy.
Enjoy the episode, learn (and re-learn) lots and light up your health... grazie!
Dr. Mike Belkowski presents the following:
- 9:45 - Exposing your body to red and near-infrared light
- 10:08 - Optimizing mitochondrial health
- 11:53 - Mitochondrial dysfunction and Dr. Doug Wallace
- 12:34 - Diseases caused by mitochondrial dysfunction
- 14:52 - Sunlight exposure and an interesting study done in Sweden
- 16:04 - Mal-illumination
- 17:40 - Cytochrome C Oxidase - how the mitochondria responds to red & near-infrared light
- 19:25 - The electron transport chain
- 25:06 - Mitochondrial theory of aging
- 25:47 - Redox potential
- 21:35 - Research on photobiomodulation
- 27:49 - Research on anxiety & depression
- 29:48 - Research on eye health
- 30:49 - Research on fat loss
- 32:34 - Research on oral health
- 35:30 - Research on pain
- 36:54 - Research on pre-conditioning for exercise
- 38:30 - Research on skin health
- 39:40 - Research on sleep
- 40:53 - Research on thyroid health
- 42:08 - How to use red light therapy
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Feb 16, 2023
Feb 16, 2023
34 min
This week on The Red Light Report, we will continue to dive into more photobiomodulation research. However, this research will be looking at three unique topics that typically don't get as much attention.
Hair loss, insulin resistance and fat loss — seems like three major areas of the health market that consumers could greatly benefit from a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical and more financially friendly option. Huzzah for red light therapy!
As always, enjoy the episode, learn lots and light up your health!
Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
- 1:33 - The first research article on hair growth
- 11:30 - The second research article on insulin resistance
- 13:32 - Results of the study
- 14:29 - Combining red light therapy with exercise
- 20:00 - The last research article on fat loss with red light therapy
- 27:39 - The conclusion in the fat loss article
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Feb 9, 2023
Feb 9, 2023
42 min
On this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, we return to the photobiomodulation research and cover an array of fascinating topics.
I hope you find this research illuminating and appreciate the promising implications it has for our health and wellness. Enjoy, learn lots and light up your health!
Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
- 2:02 - An exciting announcement about the podcast
- 4:52 - Photobiomodulation research on rosacea
- 10:13 - Study results
- 15:07 - Research on photobiomodulation and sleep
- 18:03 - The "daytime brain"
- 20:11 - Contributions to poor sleep quality
- 26:09 - Evidence that photobiomodulation helps the "garbage disposal system" of the sleeping brain
- 32:55 - Improving short term memory via photobiomodulation
- 38:15 - The impact of hair on light therapy
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