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Fit Nerd is where faith, fitness, and science collide. We geek out on genetics, health, and training — all while keeping Christ at the center. From nutrition and hormones to joyful movement and real-life faith, you’ll discover how to work with the body God designed so you can feel strong, energized, and fearfully fit. I like to explore the current trends- food, exercise, and lifestyle- and discuss who that trend will benefit and why.
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Episode 16: Healing by Light: The Science of Red Light Therapy
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What if light — literal light — could help your body heal faster, move better, think clearer, and recover stronger?
In this episode, we’re diving into red light therapy 🔴 — what it is, why it works, and why it’s becoming one of the most talked-about tools in recovery, wellness, and longevity. This isn’t woo-woo… it’s cellular science.
We break down:
• What red and near-infrared light actually do inside your cells
• How light impacts mitochondria (your energy factories)
• Why red light supports muscle recovery, joint health, skin, and inflammation
• How it can help with hormones, sleep, and nervous system regulation
• Why humans were designed to interact with light
• How to use red light safely and effectively (without overdoing it)
We’ll also talk about how modern life pulled us away from natural light — and how red light therapy may help restore something we’re missing.
Ancient wisdom meets modern science in this episode — and once you understand how light communicates with your body, you’ll never look at recovery the same way again.
Turn on the light… and let’s get into it ✨