ARE YOU MAL-ILLUMINATED? - using light as a tool for healing, what a lack of full-spectrum UV can do + how red light therapy can help with BioLight Founder Dr. Mike Belkowski
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10/18/22 • 59 min
Ep 68. Did you know you might be mal-illuminated? If you’re not getting enough exposure to full-spectrum UV light (aka soaking up some sun), your cells might not be working as well as they should. Here to *enlighten* us about how our bodies use UV light and how red light therapy can be beneficial is physical therapist and founder/CEO of BioLight, Dr. Mike Belkowski.
We’ll go over how red light and infrared light therapy works, some of the things it can be used for, and why we all probably need to get outside more. Let’s get juicy!
PS - Thanks to Dr. Mike, I started using a travel-sized red light device from his line called the Shine. I became a believer when my digestion was off the day we filmed this podcast, and he told me to put it directly on my stomach for 10 minutes and see if I felt a difference. Not only did my stomach ache get better – my mind felt calmer too, which he explained is because red light therapy works on the gut-brain axis. I’ve truly loved this device ever since and keep it next to my bed in case I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep (a few minutes on my forehead or stomach works like a charm to calm my mind down). I’ve also used it for headaches and a mood boost in the winter months!
If you feel inspired after hearing about red light and want to try the same device I use, BioLight extended code ORGANICOLIVIA (all caps) for a discount on any of their products.
Shop with code ORGANICOLIVIA: https://www.biolight.shop/?ref=oliviaamitrano
Connect with Dr. Mike Belkowski:
Follow @dr.mikebelkowski on IG
Recommended Reading:
The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy by Ari Whitten
Ep 68. Did you know you might be mal-illuminated? If you’re not getting enough exposure to full-spectrum UV light (aka soaking up some sun), your cells might not be working as well as they should. Here to *enlighten* us about how our bodies use UV light and how red light therapy can be beneficial is physical therapist and founder/CEO of BioLight, Dr. Mike Belkowski.
We’ll go over how red light and infrared light therapy works, some of the things it can be used for, and why we all probably need to get outside more. Let’s get juicy!
PS - Thanks to Dr. Mike, I started using a travel-sized red light device from his line called the Shine. I became a believer when my digestion was off the day we filmed this podcast, and he told me to put it directly on my stomach for 10 minutes and see if I felt a difference. Not only did my stomach ache get better – my mind felt calmer too, which he explained is because red light therapy works on the gut-brain axis. I’ve truly loved this device ever since and keep it next to my bed in case I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep (a few minutes on my forehead or stomach works like a charm to calm my mind down). I’ve also used it for headaches and a mood boost in the winter months!
If you feel inspired after hearing about red light and want to try the same device I use, BioLight extended code ORGANICOLIVIA (all caps) for a discount on any of their products.
Shop with code ORGANICOLIVIA: https://www.biolight.shop/?ref=oliviaamitrano
Connect with Dr. Mike Belkowski:
Follow @dr.mikebelkowski on IG
Recommended Reading:
The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy by Ari Whitten
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ASK THE HERBALIST: A CONVO ABOUT VICES + HOW TO START EATING HEALTHY - tips for having a healthier relationship with substances from cannabis to caffeine & how to implement better eating habits without feeling overwhelmed
Ep 67. Every month on What’s The Juice Podcast, I’m doing a full episode dedicated to your personal health, wellness, and REAL LIFE questions that we receive through our hotline (929-591-6432 to leave a voicemail and be featured on our next one). This is my favorite series that we’ve done, not only because I get to connect with you guys & hear your voices, thoughts, questions, and struggles... but because it allows me to explore topics and get vulnerable about personal learning experiences that I wouldn’t normally cover but NEED to be shared. In this episode, I cover:
- my “holistic” view of addiction in general from a root cause, nervous system perspective (due to my personal experience)
- neutrality and curiosity vs. judgment
- how to examine your relationship with ANY substance (whether nicotine, caffeine, other stimulants, sugar, food, cannabis, etc) with an eye of compassion for the ‘body wisdom’ aka: thank you body for finding a way to cope — can we dig deeper on what purpose this substance is serving so we can find the root?
- nicotine and the connection to ADHD + how with most things, we’re likely self-medicating!
- the traditional herbalism view on smoking, the lungs, grief, and herbal substitutes that calm “wind”/tension + regulate the nervous system
- my personal journey with cannabis, caffeine, and food/sugar as my coping mechanisms of choice
- the connection to dopamine and dietI also answer another listener question about where to start when eating healthy feels complicated and overwhelming, plus tips on finding purpose and fulfillment when life feels out of control.
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THE 4 "IMMUNE TYPES" + HOW TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM - Dr. Heather Moday, MD on optimizing immune function and lowering chronic inflammation
Ep 69. In this week’s episode, I had the utmost honor of chatting with Dr. Heather Moday about the complexity of the immune system and how we can help it function at its highest potential. Dr. Heather Moday is an acclaimed immunologist and functional medicine practitioner who has spent the last 25 years helping people like us take control of our lives by optimizing nutrition, lowering stress, and improving vitality. Turns out there are several tangible tools that we can implement into our daily lives to find balance. As you tune into the episode, I’ve created a simple outline for you to reference along the way.
We cover:
- Testing for inflammation
- Fasting glucose levels
- C-reactive protein (which is more specific for inflammation)
- Ferritin level (increases with inflammation)
- Homocysteine levels
- The four different types of immune functionality and how to find homeostasis in the body for each
- Gut health and the immune system
- Non-negotiable foods, vitamins, and minerals for proper immune function
- And so much more!
As always, tune into the episode to learn all of these essential nuggets of information. And be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia.
Connect with Dr. Heather Moday:
Follow Dr. Moday on Instagram HERE
Website: https://modaycenter.com/
Connect with Organic Olivia:
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