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Published Feb 24, 2025

How to Enhance Your Immune System | Dr. Roger Seheult

Join Andrew Huberman and Dr. Roger Seheult as they delve into enhancing the immune system through spirituality, community, light therapy, and infection prevention strategies, exploring the synergy between mental attitudes, infrared light, and natural environments in bolstering overall health.
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  • Infrared Light

    Infrared light plays a crucial role in enhancing mitochondrial function, which is vital for overall health. explains that infrared light can improve the efficiency of mitochondria, the powerhouse of cells, by boosting energy production and reducing oxidative stress 1. This process is essential for preventing mitochondrial dysfunction, which is linked to various diseases 2.

    Infrared light can help improve mitochondrial function, which is crucial for energy production and reducing oxidative stress.

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    He emphasizes the importance of incorporating infrared light exposure into daily routines to support cellular health and prevent disease.

       

    Sunlight Exposure

    Sunlight exposure offers both benefits and risks, particularly concerning UV light. and discuss how UV light can increase the risk of skin cancer but also plays a role in reducing the incidence of influenza and COVID-19 by boosting vitamin D levels 3 4. Protective measures, such as using clothing and controlled sunlight exposure, are recommended to balance these effects.

    UV light has both beneficial and harmful effects, so it's important to manage exposure carefully.

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    They highlight the need for a strategic approach to sunlight exposure to maximize health benefits while minimizing risks.

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