# Light as Medicine: Red Light Therapy for Energy, Stem Cells and Beauty With Ari Whitten

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Podcast: [Myers Detox Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/myers-detox-podcast-4348)
Published: 2026-03-05T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3926

## Resource

Thousands of studies back red light therapy, yet most devices on the market are completely ineffective and don't do a thing for your body. Today, I'm joined by Ari Whitten to break down how red and near-infrared light actually interacts with your cells and why it matters for everything from wrinkles to stubborn body fat. Ari explains the science behind photobiomodulation, how specific wavelengths penetrate deep into tissue to trigger repair, stimulate collagen production, and mobilize stem cells throughout your entire body. He discusses the critical differences between superficial and deep tissue treatments, why irradiance and LED density are the two specs most companies lie about, and how to tell if a red light device is worth your money. We also get into the story behind red light and fat loss. Ari shares his thoughts on whether it works for stubborn areas like the love handles and thighs, and what has to be true in your lifestyle for red light to make a difference. "You can shine red and near-infrared light on one part of the body and get healing in a totally different organ system that never received any of those light photons." ~ Ari Whitten In This Episode: - Why Ari wrote a book on red light therapy - Defining red light therapy - How red and near-infrared light affects the human body - Benefits of red light therapy for tissue repair, skin, joints, and more - How often do you need to use red light therapy? - Why most red light devices in the market are ineffective - What to look for when purchasing red light products - Does red light therapy help with fat loss? - Does red light therapy oxygenate the body's tissues? - Ari's updated version of The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy Products & Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy (Version 2)…

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