{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64a98e0c7e96470011b45723/67f4770247643545ed8adc78?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Crown of Light: Brainwaves, Red Light & the Rise of Photobiomodulation","description":"<p>Ever see that futuristic crown of light I wear on my head in Instagram posts and think… “Bro, what is that thing?”</p><p> In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of my favorite tools for brain optimization, nervous system balance, and total-body vitality.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a deep (but fun) dive into photobiomodulation therapy, how red and near-infrared light affect the body, and why I stack it with brainwave frequency tuning and chiropractic care to maximize healing and performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE, WE BREAK DOWN:</strong></p><ul><li>What exactly is photobiomodulation (PBM)?</li><li>How the Vielight Duo 4 uses near-infrared light to stimulate the brain</li><li>The limbic system, default mode network, and how light reaches them through the nasal cavity</li><li>The science behind the 810nm wavelength and why it penetrates deeper than other light</li><li>How brainwaves work and why Vielight uses Alpha and Gamma frequencies</li><li>The connection between the vagus nerve, spinal alignment, and chiropractic care</li><li>How I use light and breathwork in my personal meditation stack</li><li>Pro athlete recovery stories from the NFL and MMA using Vielight</li><li>How blue light affects your body—and my tips for minimizing exposure</li><li>Why I use EMR-Tek red light panels daily for full-body regeneration</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>LIGHT SPECTRUM CRASH COURSE:</strong></p><ul><li>Red Light: 620–750nm → surface-level healing (skin, blood flow, mitochondria)</li><li>Near-Infrared Light: 750–1200nm → deeper healing (joints, muscle, brain, bone)</li><li>Vielight Wavelength: 810nm → optimal penetration for brain tissue and cellular ATP</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>BRAINWAVE FREQUENCY PRIMER:</strong></p><ul><li>High Beta (20–30 Hz): stress, hyper-focus</li><li>Low Beta (12–20 Hz): thinking, alertness</li><li>Alpha (8–12 Hz): calm, clarity, meditation</li><li>Theta (4–8 Hz): creativity, dreams, intuition</li><li>Delta (0.5–4 Hz): deep sleep, cellular repair</li><li>Gamma (30–100 Hz): peak performance, cognition, memory</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HOOKUPS FOR THE SPINECHECKER TRIBE:</strong></p><p><strong>EMR-Tek Red Light Panels</strong> – Save on the FireWave or full-body setup</p><p> Use code: <strong>SPINECHECKER</strong> at checkout → <a href=\"https://emr-tek.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://emr-tek.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Vielight Brain &amp; Vagus Devices</strong> – Get 10% off</p><p> Use code: <strong>BROOK1123VL</strong> → <a href=\"https://vielight.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://vielight.com</a></p>","author_name":"Jeremy Brook"}