255. Fake Lighting Is Sabotaging Your Natural Rhythm w/ Tristan Scott

Paul Saladino MD podcast

This in-depth conversation with Tristan Scott discusses how light affects our mitochondria and hormones and the importance of limiting blue light for radical health. Ever wondered why your sleep feels off after a long day under harsh digital lights or how a simple incandescent bulb might actually nourish your biology?

In this video, I dive headfirst into what our modern light environment—think flickering LEDs, blue light dominance, and missing infrared—really does to our circadian rhythms, energy, and even our mitochondrial health. I share some eye-opening experiments that compare the spectrum of artificial indoor lighting with the natural balance of sunlight and fire, and I explain how small tweaks (from switching out bulbs to rethinking our screen habits) could transform the way we live.

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00:00 - Introduction

02:05 - Melatonin's Shocking Secret

05:55 - Morning Sun Myth BUSTED

07:23 - STOP Buying Red Lights?!

10:18 - Is Blue Light More Damaging Than UV?

13:15 - Office Lighting = 30 Minutes of Direct Sunlight

27:17 - The Antioxidant Hack You Need NOW

30:15 - Your Office is Ruining Your Health

32:33 - Is Your Lighting Making You Sick?

37:50 - Why Incandescent Bulbs Are Now Contraband

47:50 - Ditch the Antioxidant Pills

50:03 - Sunlight Vs Fire

55:51 - Raw Milk & Incandescent Light Bulbs

58:57 - Artificial vs. Natural Light

1:07:35 - Are you ready to take on a healthy consumption?

1:13:13 - Are “Sad Lamps” Actually Dangerous?

1:17:17 - How Cellular Energy Impacts All Health

1:20:04 - Are Sunglasses "Bullshit"?

1:27:17 - We are electromagnetic beings

1:33:06 - Why are there a disproportionate number of children with autism?

1:37:17 - The Make America Healthy Movement

1:40:45 - How To Protect Yourself From WiFi

1:55:51 - Is Your Bedroom A "Silent Killer?"

2:06:54 - How to make children healthy

2:10:45 - What To Think If the Researchers Are Wrong

2:22:35 - Melanoma Exposed

2:28:21 - Is Red Light the Solution to Skin Cancer

2:31:11 - The Best Tips for a Quiet Night

2:38:16 - Is a Vegan Diet Really the Key to Health?

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DISCLAIMER

Dr. Paul Saladino received his medical degree from the University of Arizona Medical School. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Saladino is a licensed physician in California, but he no longer practices in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Saladino and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.