Ep 89: A deep dive on red light therapy

Ep 89: A deep dive on red light therapy

Author: Ashleigh VanHouten & Rachel Gregory December 17, 2024 Duration: 57:28

Today Ashleigh asks an expert all the questions about red light therapy: Having dealt with health challenges in childhood and early adulthood, Scott Chaverri has always been passionate about all things health and wellness. After earning a BA in Psychology from Cornell University and a MBA in Finance from the Simon School of Business, Scott worked for several Fortune 500 companies, in the business services, medical device, financial services and ecommerce industries before founding his company, Mito Red Light, that delivers a range of red light and infrared products (at a very competitive price point) delivering science-backed and specific wavelengths and red light therapies to help improve skin health, recovery, sleep, and more. 

We cover topics including:

  • what is the difference between red light and infrared light?
  • What is the difference between near and far infrared?
  • What are some of the studies backing the actual efficacy of these products?
  • How can a consumer tell they are getting a good red light product? Some red flags to pay attention to
  • How often can/should you use red light panels - can you overdo it?
  • How can red light therapy help with things like acne, fine lines, muscle or injury recovery, hormonal health, and sleep?
  • Dive into some of the science between wavelengths and how the different types penetrate skin
  • For those of us unable/unwilling to buy red light therapy, what are some lifestyle things we can be doing to improve our red:blue light ratios?

To learn more about Mito Red Light Therapy and purchase your own, click here. http://www.MitoRedLight.com/discount/MUSCLEMAVEN?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DMUSCLEMAVEN 

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Ashleigh VanHouten and Rachel Gregory, the co-creators behind the Muscle Science for Women training program, bring their combined expertise as a health coach and a nutritionist-strength specialist into a regular, down-to-earth conversation. This isn't about generic fitness advice; it's a deep, practical look at how women can build strength and wellness on their own terms. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with two knowledgeable friends who genuinely understand the specific physiological and cultural landscape women navigate in gyms and kitchens. They tackle the real questions-from optimizing nutrition for energy and recovery to designing effective training sessions and critically examining fitness trends. The dialogue is always rooted in science but delivered without jargon, making complex topics like metabolism, hormonal influences, and sustainable habit change both accessible and actionable. Tuning into this podcast offers a reliable source of clarity amidst the noise, transforming the principles of muscle science into a personalized roadmap for anyone looking to feel stronger and more confident. You'll hear honest discussions that blend evidence with experience, all aimed at empowering your individual health journey.
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