How Red Light Therapy Improves Energy, Mood, and Recovery
What if light could do more than just illuminate the room? What if it could revitalize your energy, support your sleep, and enhance your overall vitality? In this episode of All About You, Dr. Shauna Watts sits down with Trevor Neale, a pioneer in energy-based therapies, to explore the transformative power of full-body light therapy—specifically red and near-infrared light—and its profound impact on midlife health.
We break down:
- The science of red light therapy: how it boosts energy, improves mood, and supports skin health.
- How full-body light therapy helps combat menopause symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and poor sleep.
- Why red light therapy is a game-changer, enhancing ATP production and blood flow on a cellular level.
- The key differences between red light therapy and infrared saunas in supporting health and recovery.
- Separating evidence-backed results from marketing hype in the light therapy world.
Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or simply looking to improve your energy and vitality, this conversation is packed with scientific insights and practical tips to help you age vibrantly and feel your best.
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00:00:32 - Meet Trevor Neale
00:00:48 - What is Light Therapy?
00:01:11 - Trevor Neale's Expertise
00:02:15 - How Light Therapy Works
00:02:41 - Light and Energy Explained
00:04:47 - Cellular Health Benefits of Light
00:05:21 - Key Benefits of Light Therapy
00:08:39 - Light Therapy and Bioelectronics
00:10:26 - Why Red Light Therapy?
00:13:20 - Light Therapy for Midlife Women
00:15:21 - Red Light for Sleep Improvement
00:17:09 - Evidence Behind Red Light Therapy
00:18:58 - Red Light for Neurological Health
00:19:46 - Light Therapy in Aesthetics
00:20:18 - LED Light Benefits for Skin
00:22:28 - Health Benefits of LED Light
00:23:11 - Best Protocol for Light Therapy
00:26:05 - Why We Need Light Energy
00:27:41 - LED vs Infrared Sauna Therapy
00:30:45 - How Often to Use LED Therapy
00:33:08 - Importance of Eye Protection
00:35:00 - Light Therapy for Emotional Health
00:37:17 - Red Light Therapy in Sports
00:39:37 - Post-Exercise Recovery with Light
00:40:50 - Busting Light Therapy Myths
00:46:38 - Key Takeaways from Trevor Neale
* red light therapy for menopause
* full-body light therapy benefits
* red light therapy energy boost
* near-infrared light therapy explained
* how light therapy helps with sleep
* light therapy for skin and joints
* increasing ATP with light therapy
* red light therapy for midlife women
* light therapy and brain fog
* how red light therapy improves mood
* safe light therapy devices for home use
* infrared sauna vs red light therapy
* evidence-based light therapy treatments
* red light therapy recovery and healing
* benefits of red light for skin and muscle soreness
