1256. 3 Things You Don’t Know About Vitamin D + The Infrared Light That Acts as Medicine w/ Dr. Roger Seheult

In this powerful episode of Heal Squad, Maria Menounos sits down with Dr. Roger Seheult to explore the transformative, often overlooked benefits of sunlight and infrared light for human health. The conversation dismantles the myth that sun exposure is inherently dangerous, revealing that moderate, intentional sun exposure—particularly in the morning and late afternoon—is essential for immune function, cellular energy, and disease prevention. Dr. Seheult shares compelling stories, including a patient with life-threatening lung fungus who made a miraculous recovery after spending hours outdoors, and cites studies showing infrared light reduced hospital stays by 30% and improved survival rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains how sunlight isn't just about vitamin D, but a complex spectrum of light—visible, ultraviolet, and infrared—that regulates circadian rhythm, boosts mitochondrial function, reduces inflammation, and enhances the body’s innate immune defenses. The episode also highlights the historical wisdom of sanitariums and Florence Nightingale’s use of sunlight in healing, contrasting it with modern, light-deprived lifestyles. Maria shares her personal journey of quitting sunscreen and embracing sun exposure, while also discussing the importance of hydrotherapy and body temperature elevation as natural immune boosters. The episode concludes with a call to action: reconnect with nature, open windows, and embrace sunlight not as a risk, but as medicine.