Doctor Reveals The Most Overlooked Medicine on Earth

About this video

• Video Title: Doctor Reveals The Most Overlooked Medicine on Earth
• Channel: Dr. Eric Berg DC
• Speakers: Dr. Eric Berg DC, Dr. Roger Seheult
• Duration: 00:25:16

Overview

This video features a discussion between Dr. Eric Berg and Dr. Roger Seheult about the profound health benefits of light, particularly infrared light, and its impact on cellular function and overall well-being. They explore how light penetrates the body, its role in mitochondrial health, its connection to sleep cycles, and the negative consequences of artificial lighting and disrupted circadian rhythms.

Key takeaways

• Infrared Light Penetration: Infrared light, with its longer wavelengths, can penetrate deeper into the human body than visible light, reaching cells and influencing mitochondrial function. A specific wavelength, 850 nm, was identified as the most transparent to the body.
• Mitochondrial Health: Light exposure, particularly infrared, can positively affect mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells. This can lead to improved cellular efficiency and even influence communication between mitochondria.
• Circadian Rhythm and Sleep: Light exposure during the day, especially bright morning light, is crucial for regulating the body's circadian rhythm. This proper regulation leads to better cortisol spikes in the morning and adequate melatonin production at night, promoting healthy sleep. Conversely, exposure to bright light at night disrupts this cycle, hindering sleep and melatonin production.
• The "Abscopal Effect": When light is applied to one part of the body, it can have beneficial effects on distant parts, suggesting a systemic communication pathway for cellular health.
• Green Spaces and Health: Being in natural green environments, surrounded by plants, can maximize infrared light exposure and is linked to reduced chronic diseases, possibly due to improved mitochondrial function.
• Processed Light and Health Risks: Modern indoor lighting, especially LEDs and screens at night, can be considered "processed light" that disrupts natural rhythms, leading to issues like poor sleep, increased cortisol, and potentially higher cancer rates.
• Shift Work Challenges: Night shift work significantly disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to reduced melatonin, metabolic issues, and an increased risk of chronic diseases and cancer. Strategies like maintaining a consistent sleep-wake cycle and avoiding eating during work shifts can mitigate some risks.