Charge your battery at 850nm

I listened to Andrew Huberman explain how near-infrared light (NIR), specifically at 850nm, has the ability to penetrate our tissue, and ‘recharge’ the mitochondria of our cells. These ‘powerhouse’ organelles, provide the energy (ATP) for all of our life functions, so more ATP means better health.  

The best time to absorb NIR is directly from the sun near sunrise or sunset, at a time when there is less direct infrared to burn your skin. For us here in the north, where real sunlight is in short supply, we can acquire 850nm light through some ‘red-light therapy devices, and fortunately my Hooga red-light panel is one of them. 

I’m now bathing in this electronic NIR light between workout sets, healing my joint and tissue problems, and patiently waiting for the sun to return to our morning horizon. 

Science continues to reveal what our bodies have always known; the sun has empowering health effects, from vitamin D release, to cellular energization. Get outdoors, head towards the light, and feel your battery recharge.

• Now that’s a peak ethos.