Episode Details

We are going to combine all of our favorite topics  — red light therapy, the mitochondria and methylene blue  — into this brain-centric episode. We know that the brain is the most mitochondrial-dense tissue in the body and, thus, photobiomodulation (namely, near-infrared light) can have a very positive effect. We also know that most of the methylene blue ingested eventually accumulates in the brain, which is why it has countless brain-boosting benefits. However, when it comes to mitochondrial function it's a double-edged sword.   The health of your mitochondria can (of course) work for you or against you. And when the function of your mitochondria declines, it will likely show up in those tissues that are mitochondrial-dense (i.e., tissues that require the most amount of energy to function). Our nervous system is extremely energy-intensive and the brain is the king/queen of the nervous system. Thus, when mitochondrial dysfunction strikes, it hits the nervous system — and particularly the brain — hard. This largely explains why neurodegenerative diseases are an every-increasing presence in our modern-day world. 

While this may all seem like sobering and dire news, there is a silver lining that can put you back at ease. Again, while mitochondrial dysfunction can work against you, as long as you harness tactics that boost mitochondrial health (and, thus, inherently prevent, mitigate and sometimes even reverse mitochondrial dysfunction), then you are well on your way to staving off neurodegenerative disease. In today's episode, methylene blue takes center stage as we dig into the research to see how this spectacular salt can buoy your mitochondrial health and play a pivotal role in numerous neurodegenerative diseases.

As always, light up your health! - Key Points:   Intro & Weather (00:00:00 - 00:02:25)

• Montana weather update and Dr. Mike's snow aversion

  Holidays & BioLight Sale (00:02:25 - 00:03:24)

• Mention of approaching holidays
• Announcement of pre-Black Friday sale at BioLight

  Upcoming Interviews & Office Hours (00:03:24 - 00:05:53)

• Encouragement to subscribe and introduction of Instagram Live office hours
• Details about the purpose, structure, and inaugural session of office hours
• Significance of two-way communication and bridging gaps in red light therapy education

  Main Topic: Mitochondrial Dysfunction (00:12:03 - 00:15:14)

• Introduction and eagerness to explore mitochondrial dysfunction

• Consequences and treatment strategies discussed

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Microtherapy and Treatment Strategies (00:18:24 - 00:21:19)

• Introduction to "microtherapy" and various treatments
• Announcement of an e-book

  Mitochondria's Role in Health (00:21:19 - 00:24:16)

• Emphasis on overall health and lifestyle impact

  Exploring Methylene Blue (00:24:16 - 00:26:54)

• Introduction to "From Mitochondrial Function to Neuroprotection"
• Historical background and BioLight product announcement

  Methylene Blue's Mechanisms (00:26:54 - 00:30:05)

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