![Red Light Therapy Consult Call: Dosing & Strategies for a RLT Bed]()
November 17, 2022
Earlier this month I had a consultation call with a couple of gentleman from Germany that wanted more detailed information on how to best utilize the red light therapy beds they had recently purchased. I figured we may as well hit the record button and capture the conversation since the topics discussed would be interesting for others to listen to. Thus, we recorded an impromptu episode of The Red Light Report!
For this episode, you get to be a fly on the wall and listen to some back-and-forth on how others are using their red light therapy devices, what other health modalities or biohacks they are using to compliment their RLT treatments and also my thoughts and knowledge on how to best adapt protocols in from the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook for their RLT beds. As you can imagine, the protocols in the eBook I developed are for 2-D treatments (i.e., flat panels) whereas they need protocols for treating 360° with their RLT beds.
This ended up being quite a fun and educational conversation all the way around, so I think you will enjoy listening and gaining an even better perspective for RLT and how one needs to adapt their treatment protocols based on their device type and their health and wellness goal. Enjoy!
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Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following during the consult call:
- 2:28 - Initial interest in red light therapy
- 4:38 - 360-degree treatment and the dosage involved
- 8:34 - The term “biohacking” and why it’s not his favorite
- 9:30 - Cryo chambers and difficulties owning them
- 10:31 - Biohacking and their ultimate goal
- 12:54 - Stem cells and reversing the aging process
- 15:21 - Supplementation
- 14:40 - Nootropics
- 16:21 - Red light therapy beds and how they use them
- 17:11 - Effects of red light therapy
- 18:34 - Eye treatment and safety with red light therapy
- 18:58 - Timing red light therapy
- 19:44 - Light irradiance and dosage
- 24:06 - Waltpbm.org - Recommended treatment dosages for red light therapy
- 27:05 - Panel sizes and their uses
- 27:34 - Applying the protocols in the eBook to the red light therapy beds
- 30:11 - Pulsing and its effects
- 33:50 - Skin treatment
- 34:29 - Treating injuries
- 35:39 - Stacking hyperbaric and red light therapy
- 37:31 - Workout performance
- 40:25 - Anti-inflammatory effects
- 41:03 - Recovery after aerobic sports
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![Treating Cancer-Related Symptoms & Cognitive Improvement via Red Light Therapy]()
November 10, 2022
Let's dive into some more research on this week's solosode of The Red Light Report. I cover two pieces of research more thoroughly this week, as both of the topics are quite interesting and the information within each article contains valuable red light therapy principles that everyone can apply to their RLT treatments and strategies.
The first article deals with the side effects of cancer treatments (i.e. radiotherapy), while the second article is about using phototherapy for improving cognition in those dealing with dementia. I have a hunch that boosting mitochondrial health is involved with both of these!
I know the info in this solosode will either be great reminders and/or help continue to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of RLT and how to best utilize it. As always, light up your health and enjoy this solosode!
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Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
- 2:55 - Research on head and neck cancer patients
- 7:17 - How red light therapy heals
- 8:10 - Photobiomodulation dosing
- 9:40 - Prevention and treatment of cancer-related symptoms
- 15:03 - Photobiomodulation on salivary glands
- 17:34 - Pre-treatment of red light therapy prior to radiotherapy or surgery
- 18:16 - Cost effectiveness of red light therapy
- 21:34 - Dosage standardization
- 23:04 - Phototherapy for cognitive function in patients with dementia
- 25:29 - Improving circulation to the brain via phototherapy
- 28:12 - LEDs vs Lasers
- 29:12 - Circadian rhythm - timing morning, afternoon, or individualized rhythm for red light therapy treatments
- 29:58 - Cognitive improvement in patients with dementia
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![Chronic Kidney Disease, Bone Healing for Dentistry & Eye Health via Near-Infrared Light]()
November 3, 2022
Have you heard of the gut-kidney axis? On this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, I'll review some of the newest photobiomodulation research — from chronic kidney disease to bone healing in the mouth to eye health with invisible light.
While some of the research topics seems rather specific (i.e., chronic kidney disease), the information in each article and their findings are quite profound and have far-reaching implications. Furthermore, the details outlined in this research continues to reinforce vital principles of red light therapy along with fortifying the countless ways that red and near-infrared light can heal our cells, tissues, organs and beyond.
We all have kidneys (and, thus, gut-kidney axes), bones and eyes, so the information in this episode applies to anyone and everyone. As always, light up your health and enjoy this solosode!
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Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
- 0:49 - Mike’s trip to Italy to speak at a health and wellness symposium
- 3:53 - Photobiomodulation and its potential therapeutic effects on chronic kidney disease
- 6:06 - The gut-kidney axis
- 10:16 - Red light therapy’s systemic effects
- 10:34 - Treating Parkinson’s with red light therapy
- 13:02 - The interconnectedness of the body’s systems
- 14:36 - Bone healing with red and near-infrared light
- 18:44 - Eye health
- 19:24 - Near-infrared light for the retina
- 24:36 - Why our eyesight deteriorates as we age
- 25:57 - Mitochondrial malfunction
- 27:32 - Treatment of myopia by near-infrared light
- 28:42 - Negative effects of blue light
Therapeutic Potential of Photobiomodulation for Chronic Kidney Disease
Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Human Bone Healing in Dentistry: A Systematic Review
Near Infrared (NIR) Light Therapy of Eye Diseases: A Review
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![Red Light Therapy & Vitamin D, Nutrition & Healing via RLT w/ Fredrik Paulún]()
October 27, 2022
In this week's episode of The Red Light Report, we travel "across the pond" to Sweden! I had the chance to sit down and converse with Fredrik Paulún, a fellow red light therapy enthusiast and someone that has been building health and wellness businesses for decades. Fredrik was ahead of the curve when he brought the glycemic index trend to Sweden and to the masses years and year ago; and now he has that same feeling about red light therapy and its potential to impact people's health, which he will thoroughly address in his red light therapy book he expects to publish in 2023.
One of Sweden’s leading nutritionists since the middle of the ’90s, Fredrik is also a leading health entrepreneur. He is an internationally best-selling author, author of more than twenty books and the next one will be about red light therapy.
Fredrik develops healthy foods for Orkla Foods Sverige under the brand Paulúns for the Swedish and international market. Fredrik is CEO of Nutribe which educates nutritional advisors and runs the fitness app Swiftr. He is also a board member and shareholder in the blood testing company Svensk Provtagning. He is constantly looking into new ventures that would fit his entrepreneurship focused on health, nutrition and sustainability.
Fredrik brings the energy and the information in the episode and I know you will enjoy listening and learning from him as much as I did. As always, light up your health!
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Dr. Mike Belkowski & Fredrik Paulún discuss the following:
- 1:18 - Northern latitudes and optimizing light
- 3:39 - Fredrik's background in light and nutrition
- 4:36 - Nutrition and its importance
- 6:15 - The glycemic index
- 7:01 - Carbs and how to treat them properly
- 9:10 - Red light therapy and his interest in it
- 11:21 - Fredrik's mission to get the word out about red light therapy
- 13:25 - You can’t talk health without light
- 15:15 - Getting people to believe in red light therapy
- 17:43 - Explaining red light therapy to newcomers
- 19:43 - How Fredrik uses red light therapy
- 21:35 - Success stories with red light therapy
- 27:27 - Skin pigments and how it affects treatment
- 30:13 - Male vs female skin for red light therapy
- 31:32 - Eating healthy, exercise, and how it affects tolerance to red light therapy
- 34:53 - Vitamin D from red light therapy
- 39:10 - The Sun and its importance for wellness
- 40:38 - UV-B Radiation and vitamin D
- 43:24 - Preconditioning and red light therapy relative to sunburns
- 44:40 - His book, what to expect, and where to find it
- 45:23 - Fredrik's red light therapy company
- 46:10 - The future of red light therapy
- 51:29 - Sports teams adopting red light therapy for injuries
- 53:31 - Europe and red light therapy
- 54:24 - Tapping into India
- 55:08 - Learn more about and from Fredrik
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Research cited by Fredrik:
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![Terrain-Based Approach to Cancer Treatment & Prevention w/ Dr. Lucas Tims]()
October 20, 2022
Mistletoe anyone? On this week's episode of The Red Light Report, I had the chance to sit down with the Dr. Lucas Tims, a naturopathic oncologist that has some unique, yet sensible approaches to treating, mitigating and preventing cancer. On top of that, he has a healthy respect for mitochondrial health and the role they play on not just overall health, but their relationship with cancer. Dr. Tims sees cancer as a teacher, not a problem. You will learn why and so much more in this information-packed episode!
Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, is Medical Director of the Riordan Clinic’s location in Overland Park, Kan. He is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in IV vitamin C, ozone therapy, the immune system and more. Originally from Northwest Arkansas, Dr. Lucas (as he is known to his patients) is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, where he majored in microbiology. He went on to complete his medical training at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for an oncology-focused residency program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). In 2013, he passed his specialty boards designating him as a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). He has also earned a Metabolic Approach to Cancer (MATC) certificate from the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health.
Throughout Dr. Lucas’ 12 years of practice, he has provided Integrative Medicine support for thousands of cancer patients at multiple CTCA hospitals and clinics. As a board-certified, Naturopathic Oncologist, Dr. Lucas is an expert in how to utilize natural therapies to support patients during any phase of treatment or care setting. In early 2018, Dr. Lucas was appointed to a leadership role serving as Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at CTCA’s Western Regional Medical Center. Dr. Lucas is also a 2020 recipient of the Excellence in Healthcare for Cancer Care recognition by the Wichita Business Journal.
Dr. Lucas was born into a family where nutrition and organic eating were the norm, and in his formative years he became deeply interested in science and medicine. His upbringing combined with influential mentors during his undergraduate studies helped pave his path toward naturopathic medicine.In his second year of naturopathic medical school, Dr. Lucas met his future wife. Shortly after they began dating, she was diagnosed with cancer. Helping her through her cancer journey was a turning point for him that fueled his passion for specializing in cancer care.
Throughout his tenure at Riordan Clinic, he has been instrumental in the development and expansion of comprehensive cancer programs that include therapies such as IV vitamin C, mistletoe, ozone therapy, Helleborus, and acupuncture. He works very closely with his patients on diet and lifestyle interventions that promote a healthy immune system and create the right internal climate for the body to heal.In addition to patient care, Dr. Lucas enjoys doing research, teaching, and writing for medical journals. He is a member, and board member, of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Society for Integrative Oncology.
Dr. Tims is an absolute wealth of knowledge and expert in the world of cancer. Anyone and everyone will benefit from listening and learning from him in this episode. As always, light up your health!
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Dr. Mike Belkowski and Dr. Lucas Tims discuss the following:
- 2:02 - His background story getting into oncology
- 4:12 - The forgotten side of the cancer experience
- 6:10 - The emotional, psychological, and spiritual portion of cancer treatment
- 7:07 - Acupuncture and stress
- 10:53 - Post-pandemic changes in oncology
- 14:46 - Cancer in younger patients
- 15:56 - Dr. Lucas Tims’ integrative approach to cancer treatment
- 16:59 - Tripping Over the Truth - book recommendation about cancer fundamentals
- 17:32 - Cancer as a teacher, not as a problem
- 19:57 - Tactics to deter cancer
- 24:38 - Mitochondrial dysfunction and how it’s measured
- 27:35 - Mitochondria-cancer relationship
- 30:25 - Red light therapy for cancer treatment and prevention
- 32:22 - Sunlight and heliotherapy benefits
- 33:46 - Tim Ferriss on health, wealth, and relationships, and how it relates to alternative cancer treatment
- 35:28 - Empowering patients in an informed way
- 37:41 - Cancer prevention
- 40:03 - Blood testing from a preventative standpoint
- 42:27 - Insight to your nutritional needs
- 43:09 - Nutrition Genome - Personal insight DNA testing
- 45:21 - Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza - book recommendation
- 46:09 - Learn more about/ connect with Dr. Tims
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Dr. Lucas is accepting new patients in the Overland Park office
Call 800-447-7276 to schedule an appointment
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![Matrix: BioLight’s New Innovative Full-Body Red Light Therapy Mat]()
October 13, 2022
There are two major issues I hear time and again, regarding full-body red light therapy treatments: 1.) having to set aside time to do the treatments and 2.) having to stand in front of the panel. This week on The Red Light Report, you are going to learn about an innovative red light therapy product from BioLight that resolves these two issues and also provides many other attributes that will make red light therapy easier and more relaxing to do than ever before!
In short, the product is the Matrix, which is a full-body red light therapy mat. The Matrix is a ground-breaking, revolutionary red light therapy product, utilizing BioLight's newest patent-pending technology that allows for flexible Dual LEDs, making this mat the most versatile red light therapy product on the market: you can lay on it, sit on it, hang it on the wall, roll it up and take it with you everywhere!
Ever since its release release for pre-order, I have been flooded with various questions about the Matrix and how it compares to panels, how you would use the mat most effectively, whether or not its as effective as panels and more. I will cover all of these questions and more.
My hope is that this episode brings more clarity about the Matrix and gets you more excited about this new, innovative red light therapy technology! If you have further questions about the Matrix, please do not hesitate to reach out via email or social media — I am always happy to assist you. As always, light up your health and enjoy this solosode!
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Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
- 1:46 - 13:18 - The Matrix - red light therapy mat
- 13:19 - PEMF therapy (Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field)
- 14:18 - Benefits of PEMF
- 21:00 - Questions that were asked about The Matrix red light therapy mat
- 21:02 - How can The Matrix be used and is it good for everyone?
- 36:15 - Are the lights as strong?
- 39:12 - Other common questions asked about red light therapy
- 39:19 - What age can you start putting children on red light therapy?
- 41:01 - Is there a time limit to red light therapy?
- 44:24 - Dialyses patients - is red light therapy useful for them?
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![Stem Cells, Thyroid Health, Women’s Health, Wound Healing & Safety Considerations]()
October 6, 2022
There is light at the end of the tunnel! This week on The Red Light Report, we are going to wrap up the 4th edition of the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook. We will cover the last four health conditions, including a brand new health topic added to this newest edition, and then wrap things up with reviewing some safety considerations as it relates to red light therapy.
In this episode, we cover the following topics: Stem Cells, Thyroid Health, Women's Health, Wound Healing & Safety Considerations
On the previous solosode, we covered the following topics in the eBook: Oral Health, Pain, Pet Health, Skin Health & Sleep
I hope that you have enjoyed this most recent adventure through the updated version of the eBook. Of course, some topics covered throughout these solosodes may have been more applicable to you than others. But, either way, you have come out the other side with a more comprehensive understanding of red light therapy. As always, light up your health and enjoy this solosode!
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Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
- 2:49 - Stem cells and their function
- 3:04 - Stem cells and red light therapy
- 5:46 - Research on red light therapy and stem cells
- 7:10 - Stem cell clinics integrating red light therapy
- 7:28 - Positive bioenergetic effects of red light therapy
- 9:14 - Bone marrow and photobiomodulation
- 9:57 - Improved stem call proliferation
- 10:42 - Preconditioning diabetic foot ulcers
- 11:57 - Treatment of radiation-induced enteropathy
- 13:25 - Thyroid health
- 15:43 - Women’s health and a protocol based on the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle according to Kayla Osterhoff
- 16:53 - Phase 1 of the menstrual cycle
- 18:07 - Phase 2
- 18:27 - Phase 3
- 19:37 - Phase 4
- 20:38 - Research on the menstrual cycle
- 21:12 - Reducing pelvic pain with red light therapy
- 25:49 - Wound healing
- 27:40 - Diabetic wounds
- 28:53 - Safety with red light therapy
- 29:01 - Eye safety
- 33:35 - Pregnancy and red light therapy
- 35:32 - Side effects
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![Red Light Therapy for Oral Health, Injury Recovery, Pain, Pet Health, Aging, & Wounds]()
September 29, 2022
We will cover a handful topics from the fourth edition of the eBook this week on The Red Light Report. Most of the health sections reviewed in this episode offer up the most up-to-date research on their respective condition. Also, there is a VERY EXCITING announcement made to kick off this episode, so be sure to tune in and see what it is!
In this episode, we cover the following topics: Oral Health, Pain, Pet Health, Skin Health & Sleep
On the previous solosode, we covered the following topics in the eBook: Inflammation & Nerve Injuries
The abundance of research outlined in this episode should continue to open your eyes to the many healing potentials of red light therapy. Not to mention, the new, innovative device discussed should have us all elated at the future of red light therapy technology. Light up your health and enjoy!
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Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses the following:
- 1:16 - Changes to BioLight’s website
- 6:16 - BioLight’s brand new product The Matrix - the first of its kind
- 13:34 - Oral Health
- 14:00 - Reducing edema and improving the repair of oral mucosa
- 15:58 - Improved recovery process post ACL surgery
- 19:13 - Improvement in pain and quality of life in burning mouth syndrome patients
- 20:47 - Oral ulcers and red light therapy
- 23:13 - Decreasing pain with red light therapy
- 24:56 - Reducing chronic neck pain
- 27:47 - Pet health
- 28:19 - Mitigating the aging process
- 29:16 - Accelerating the chronic wound-healing process in dogs
- 34:14 - Protocols for pet health
- 34:35 - Skin health
- 39:20 - Sleep
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![Treating Inflammation & Nerve Injuries w/ Photobiomodulation]()
September 22, 2022
In this week's solosode of The Red Light Report, we will cover two more exciting and important topics in the 4th edition of the Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook. We will take a dive into Inflammation and Nerve Injuries, covering relevant information on how red light therapy can help each condition along with new, pertinent photobiomodulation research on each topic. Rest assured, you will walk away with a healthier respect for how red light therapy, when implemented appropriately, can be a powerful tool for both circumstances.
On the previous solosode, we covered the following topics in the eBook: Hair Health, Heart Health & the Immune System.
More exciting new red light therapy information and research is covered and should continue to open your eyes to the exciting potential of this healing modality. Light up your health and enjoy!
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- BioLight’s website is soon to be revamped! - biolight.shop
- BioLight’s brand new full-body red light therapy product
- 3:49 - Dr. Mike Belkowski will be speaking in Rome at a photobiomodulation symposium
- 4:49 - The three main mechanisms of photobiomodulation
- 9:10 - Anti-inflammatory effects of red light therapy
- 11:45 - Inflammation research
- 13:33 - Diabetic wound healing
- 16:06 - Reducing oxidative stress
- 17:26 - Reducing lung inflammation
- 18:48 - Reducing acute pain
- 22:01 - Transcranial photobiomodulation for brain inflammation
- 32:03 - Research on nerve injury
- 34:09 - Treating the facial nerve
- 34:58 - Physical therapy and red light therapy
- 40:46 - Treating nerve and muscle injury
- 44:07 - Management of severe nerve injury
![Circadian Rhythm & Living a Natural Lifestyle w/ Bastian Groiss]()
September 15, 2022
This week on The Red Light Report, I had the chance to catch up with someone that reveres the miraculous benefits of light as much as I do and has an even higher regard for the impact of circadian rhythm. So much that he has developed his own app, Circadian. Bastian Groiss is a man close to my heart and someone that comes from the similar background of being educated by Dr. Jack Kruse. In this episode, we cover the many impacts of light (and non-native light), how to harness the benefits of sunlight and red light therapy and, of course, the importance of optimizing one's circadian rhythm.
Bastian Groiss is the CEO & Co-Founder Circadian Ltd, ambassador for circadian rhythms and a natural lifestyle. He is originally from German with a rural upbringing and now lives in New Zealand. Bastian is a former project manager, self-taught wood worker and handyman, long-time dog trainer, spiritual explorer, ambassador for regenerative agriculture, circadian rhythms, natural light and reconnecting with nature.
Bastian is another one of those rare people that has a high respect for light, circadian rhythm and their impact on our health and wellness. This is a conversation you will all enjoy. As always, light up your health!
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Dr. Mike Belkowski and Bastian Groiss discuss the following:
- 1:46 - Why he became so interested in light and circadian rhythm
- 7:54 - Tangible changes he noticed upon adopting light therapy
- 9:42 - Exposure to natural light
- 10:57 - Waking up with the sunrise vs the alarm clock
- 12:08 - Health ramifications of a positive or negative circadian rhythm
- 16:00 - The Circadian Code by Dr. Satchin Panda
- 16:33 - Developing chronic disease through small habits
- 17:02 - Shift work and circadian rhythms
- 18:05 - That groggy feeling from sleeping in
- 18:37 - Red light and health benefits Bastian has noticed
- 19:18 - Why the Sun is Necessary for Optimal Health (Video)
- 22:29 - Optimal sleep environment with darkness
- 26:00 - Metabolism
- 27:57 - Fasting
- 30:00 - Hormone imbalance
- 31:17 - Night owls
- 34:05 - Bastian’s eating window
- 34:46 - Circadian - Bastian’s app and how it can improve your circadian rhythm
- 39:22 - Living in rhythm with the natural world
- 41:44 - Ways you can live a more natural lifestyle
- 43:17 - The metaverse, blue-lit headsets, and the future
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Where to Learn More From & About Bastian Groiss:
Circadian App
Instagram: @circadian.lifestyle
Website: Circadian.life
LinkedIn: Bastian Groiss
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