Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD

Sunlight or fake light? We explore how light timing and intensity shape the circadian clock, mood, hormones, fertility, and sleep—and why amplitude is the missing key. Sean Kane shares new research on individual light sensitivity, depression and bipolar patterns, and practical fixes that work.

Sean Cain, PhD is a Matthew Flinders professor of circadian biology at Flinders University, Australia. He has more than 25 year of research into human circadian system and how light affects health.

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In this talk I present the case that artificial light and wireless RF radiation are pervasive indoor pollutants that are disrupting your circadian rhythm and damaging the health of your children. 

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We dig into why visceral fat drives disease risk, how to spot it on sight and imaging, and the levers that shrink it without losing muscle. We map a practical plan across food, fasting, light, stress, and training, and weigh GLP-1s and surgery against lifestyle-first care.

Christopher J. Stadtherr, MD is a board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, with expertise in nutrition and metabolic health.  

He practices metabolic medicine in a direct primary care (DPC) model out of Gig Harbour, WA, USA and is committed to helping his patients reverse their diabetes, i...

Expert physician researcher Sunil Wimalawansa explains why Vitamin D plays a critical role in immune system function, the physiology various forms of vitamin D and how to ensure you keep a level compatible with optimal health.

Dr Sunil J. Wimalawansa, MD, PhD is a globally respected clinician-scientist, educator, over three decades of leadership in endocrinology, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, and nutrition. He served as professor and chief of endocrinology at leading U.S. medical institutions, including the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Rutgers University.

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Repost of Guy Foundation 2025 Autumn Series Roundtable discussion "Improving our light environment for better health" on 3.12.25. 

The topic of my talk was "Metabolic consequences of indoor light environment".

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Dr Ankur Vermur sees heart attack patients daily in his emergency room in New Delhi, India, almost all of them with normal cholesterol levels. We discuss the key, underappreciated metabolic risk factors for aetherosclerosis (ASCVD) and how you can avoid them with lifestyle changes.

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Beyond pharmaceuticals, Dr Brian Grimm presents an entire new approach to health and disease with a mitochondria-first perspective of 'field biology' based on light, water and magnetism.

In this interview we cover how biophoton emissions coordinate cellular activities throughout the body, and how disrupting these signals may underlie many chronic diseases. We discuss why people with darker skin living at high latitudes face unique health challenges, and how simple adjustments to light exposure and meal timing can produce profound health benefits without medication.

Dr Grimm is a practising Critical Care Physician in California. 

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We discuss how modern technology is negatively impacting children's metabolic, behavioural and neuro-developmental health, as well as benefits of outdoors & sunlight for children, and the potential for a new educational paradigm built on technology that respects our health. 

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I spoke with Brett Hanson on why I believe circadian biology is the foundation of optimal health. We cover: how sunlight provides an external energy source for the cell, the role of near-infrared light in health, the Vitamin D system and thoughts on melanoma skin cancer as a problem of immune system failure.

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Dr Max Gulhane and Zaid Dahhaj explore the intricate relationship between circadian biology, sun exposure, and skin health. They discuss the contradictions in current sun exposure recommendations, the role of melanin as a protective factor, and the importance of aligning circadian rhythms for optimal skin function.

The conversation also delves into the impact of diet on photosensitivity and the potential links between lifestyle choices and skin cancer. Overall, the discussion emphasizes a holistic approach to health that incorporates understanding the body's natural rhythms and the benefits of sunlight.

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"The future of Food is in Agroforestry" says Tom Bjorkston, the founder of Misty Creek Agroforestry, a regenerative farm in the Northern Rivers of NSW producing beyond organic eggs, chicken and various seasonal crops.

We discuss the cutting edge syntropic and agroforestry practices that Misty Creek are implementing to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that enhances soil health and nutrient density in food production.

The conversation highlights the function of Nguni cattle for regenerative grazing, the challenges of direct-to-consumer model, regulatory nanny state creating regulatory barriers for small scale farmers, the potential for regenerative agriculture to...

In this presentation, I disucss the evidence for sunlight, Vitamin D system and circadian rhythms in regulating cancer defense and immune function in the body. I also discusses nuances surrounding skin cancer and how to safely obtain sunlight in a skin-type appropriate manner. 

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Filmed live at 75 Reid St, Fitzroy for the fourth REGENERATE summit on March 23rd,  2025.

REGENERATE is a decentralized health summit shedding light on the causes and solutions of modern diseases.

The three pillars of REGENERATE are:
1. Circadian and qua...

Are you still focused on diet while ignoring the most foundational aspect of health? Dr. Max Gulhane reveals why sunlight and circadian biology might be more important than what's on your plate in this interview with Kaitlyn Menere of She Said What?! Podcast.

Dr. Gulhane shares his personal journey of transforming his health after conventional medicine failed to address his adult-onset acne. What began as an exploration into low-carb and carnivore nutrition expanded into something far more profound—understanding how our ancient cellular machinery depends on natural light signals to function properly.

The conversation ventures in...

We discuss the profound effects of light on health, specifically the role of sunlight in energy production within the body. We also cover the evolutionary significance of light exposure, the mechanisms by which different wavelengths of light interact with biological systems, and the implications for health and disease, particularly cancer. 

Cameron Borg is a qualified nutritionist, practicing pulmonary scientist, podcaster and health coach from Sydney, Australia. He hosts the Ricci Flow Nutrition Podcast, interviewing world leaders including Gerald Pollack, Stephanie Senneff, Scott Zimmerman and more. He is a leader in applied circadian and quantum biology in Australia. 

World leading quantum biologists of the Guy Foundation join me to discuss the ground-breaking Space Health Report and its implications for human health and chronic disease on Planet Earth. 

Listen to my summary of the Space Health Report - https://youtu.be/n18giojMAdY
Listen to my first episode with Prof Geoffrey Guy - https://youtu.be/deqhjqknFtU
Read the ful Space Health Report here - https://www.theguyfoundation.org/space-health/

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Effects of Magnetic Fields on Health
15:36 Radiation, Hormesis, and Mitochondria Interaction
31:04 Light and Biology Interaction in Cells
39:39 I...

In this conversation, Dr. Gary Fettke shares his journey from conventional orthopedic surgeon to a prominent advocate for dietary changes in managing diabetes and obesity. He discusses the challenges he faced from regulatory bodies and the food industry while promoting a low-carb, high-fat diet as a solution to the problem of diabetic foot ulcers and metabolic dysfunction more broadly.

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05:27 The Backlash Against Dietary Changes
08:27 The Role of Vested Interests in Medical Guidelines
11:34 The Importance of Nutritional E...

Two world-leading experts in photobiology join me to discuss the negative health effects indoor lighting, what we currently know about how light interacts with biological systems and what this means for your health.

Watch my previous episodes with Scott and Andrew:
Scott Zimmerman I - Near Infrared Light & Melatonin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYqT7i8teGs
Scott Zimmerman II - Problem of Indoor Lighting & NIR deficiency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXiOEGuIDfM
Andrew LaTour I - Introduction to Photobiomodulation & Red Light Therapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alntrkUDq8E
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We discuss the amazing finding that exercise post cold exposure dramatically raises serum testosterone levels & implications for medicine, how cold boosts mitochondrial function, the use of green light to mitigate migraine headache and more.

Thomas P. Seager, PhD is an engineer and Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. He is the expert in cold water therapy and the founder of ice bath manufacturer Morozko Forge and migraine-phototherapy company MyGreenLamp. 

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I share the most downloaded podcast episodes of last year, what’s happening in 2025 and some recent thoughts about cattle feed additives and sunlight/UV light.

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Aligning your lifestyle to natural light cycles has the potential to transform your health. I speak with Roudy Nassif, who shares his seven steps for improving your light environment for optimal circadian health and we discuss why light is the missing piece in the health & longevity puzzle.

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The carnivore diet is exploding in popularity. In this episode I discuss why light and circadian biology should be added to our lifestyle routines to ensure optimal mitochondrial health beyond diet-only changes.

This talk was presented to the How To Carnivore private group in November 2024. Join the HTC group here - https://www.howtocarnivore.com/

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Geoffrey Guy is a medical doctor, former Pharmaceutical executive and millionaire philanthropist of the Guy Foundation, aimed at advancing medicine through quantum biology.

This interview is an introduction to quantum biology, quantum biological phenomena in life and the key role of the mitochondrion in health and disease. 

The Guy Foundation recently released a report on Spaceflight & human health through a quantum biology lens - see my previous episode for my analysis of that report.

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Can humans thrive in space? Or is Elon Musk's idea of humans as spacefaring civilization a doomed endeavour? I present a summary of the Guy Foundation's recent report on Spaceflight and human health, accelerated ageing and mitochondrial dysfunction in space, and what this might mean for health and chronic disease here on planet earth.

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I share my personal journey suffering from acne and irritable bowel syndrome, finding low carb nutrition then eventually circadian & quantum biology. Along the way I meet Dr Paul Saladino, Dr Jack Kruse in Central America, start the Regenerative Health Podcast and advocate for chronic disease reversal. 

I was interviewed by my good friend Simon Lewis, my co-founder in REGENERATE and co-founder of How To Carnivore alongside Dr Anthony Chaffee. Check out his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@howtocarnivore/

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Justin Crawford runs runs Balgowan Beef Co in the KZN Midlands of South Africa. He runs indigenous African Sanga cattle breed Nguni, in an intensive rotational grazing setup and sells this fully grassfed beef direct-to-consumer.

We discuss the future of decentralized food production, why Nguni genetics are so suited to chemical-free & regenerative practices, quality of Nguni beef, key lessons operating a direct-to-consumer operation and much more.

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I explain the biological effects of key light wavelengths on human health, the role of Vitamin D, and the concept of 'skin type:latitude mismatch' to guide safe UV exposure based on ancestral origin.

Watch this presentation on YouTube to see slide presentation with diagrams. This presentation was delivered for Genbiome Clinic, Sydney, Patient Salon.

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Dr. Roger Seheult is a world leading medical educator and practicing Intensive Care physician from  California, USA also board-certified in respiratory, sleep and internal medicine. He is the founder of the Medcram YouTube channel and has recently been the use of heliotherapy for patients with acute viral respiratory infections.

We discuss the importance of circadian rhyhtms, how infrared light is interacting with life, mitochondria and disease, problems of artificial light at nigth and the indoor environment, how to educate people on light as medicine and much much more.

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Jess Brosnan is a naturopath specializing in circadian biology and its application to children's health.  We discuss the critical role of circadian rhythms in children and practical strategies the overcoming the modern toxic artificial light environment. 

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Circadian Health
00:01:28 The Importance of Circadian Rhythms for Children
00:05:09 Societal Disruptions to Circadian Rhythms
00:10:40 The Impact of Technology on Child Development
00:15:11 Understanding Virtual Autism
00:20:53 The Role of Natural Light in Child Health
00:26:43 Implementing Healthy Circadian Routines
00:32:50 Nutrition and Meal Timing for Better Sleep
00:39:49 The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Chi...

I cover the evidence for greater sunlight & ultraviolet light exposure & lower all-cause death. I also make the case for a decentralized approach to chronic disease prevention & management, and the role pharmaceutical industry influence in medicine. 

This presentation was delivered for the Australian Medical Network,   https://www.australianmedicalnetwork.com/. Head to YouTube to watch with slides.

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Andrew LaTour is an expert lighting engineer and founder of Gemba Red, a manufacturer of high quality red light therapy devices. We discuss how to choose best lighting for health and circadian rhythms including role of flicker, luminosity, colour temperature, spectral emission and EMF on health. 

We also discuss the engineering challenges of putting near infrared (NIR) light back into indoor environments, in order to more closely emulate our solar light needs.

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I present nine reasons why you should support small-scale regenerative farmers and why South African indigenous Sanga cattle could be the best animal for regenerating large tracts of poor quality grazing land found in places like Australia.

This talk was recorded live at the Eastwell Farms HEART Summit in Kin Kin, QLD in March 2024, a weekend promoting regenerative farming, nutritious food and optimal human health.

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Robert Fosbury is an honorary professor at University College London and Emeritus Astronomer at the European Southern Observatory. We discuss the incredible interactions of near-infrared light with life on earth, how organisms have evolved to harness this light, light:mitochondria interactions, consequences for human health of removing infrared light in modern built environment and much, much more.

 Prof. Fosbury has applied his astrophysics background to matters of light & biology interaction with fascinating insights and perspectives.

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Ryan Carter is a Nutritional Therapist, Sports Nutritionist, leader in personalised health optimisation and founder of the Health Coaching & Personalised Nutrition Clinic, Live Vitae.

We discuss the circadian & quantum biology determinants of an optimal human diet, Dr Paul Saladino's switch from strict carnivore, raising a baby with circadian principles, why you might consider living in Central America, and much more. 

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Michael Holick, MD, PhD is an endocrinologist, Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics at Boston University Medical Centre and a world leading researcher and expert on Vitamin D, having lead the initial discovery of the active form and performed foundational research in the field.

We the evolutionary role of Vitamin D in life, sunlight & Vitamin D, link between skin cancer & Vitamin D deficiency, ideal blood levels & supplementation of Vitamin D and much, much more.

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We discuss the work of Dr Jack Kruse and the foundations of decentralised medicine based on mitochondrial DNA, sunlight, circadian/quantum biology and independent scientific enquiry.

Alexis Cowan, PhD is a post-doctoral researcher & decentralized health educator in New Jersey, USA.

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DECENTRALISED Health Summit - Albury, NSW August 3-4
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This groundbreaking interview we discuss the remarkable finding that red light significantly lowers blood glucose level in humans by stimulating mitochondrial function, and the implications this has for individual and global health.

Glen Geffrey, PhD is a Professor of Neuroscience at University College, London researching the effects of light on biology and mitochondria in animal models and humans. 

He is a close collaborator with previous podcast guest and Optics engineer Scott Zimmerman and astronomer & astrophysicist Bob Fosbury, all of whom are raising awareness of infrared light deficiency & blue light excess of modern indoor environments.

In this interview we discuss why women choose to birth out of hospitals, modern obstetrics as an industrial conveyor belt, medicalisation of physiological birth, the movement towards decentralisation and much more. 

Dr. Melanie Jackson, PhD is a clinical and research midwife with over 16 years experience caring for women in a homebirthing context. She is also the host of the Great Birth Rebellion, a massively successful podcast exploring topics of out-of-hospital birth and evidence based decentralised obstetrics.

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In this interview we discuss Dirks's discovery of Nguni after failed attempts with Bonsmara cattle, amazing attributes of Nguni in harsh Botswanan conditions including longevity, fertility, parasite resistance, failings of commodity beef market, regenerative grazing practices to improve the landscape, his long term vision for the preservation of Nguni and much, much more. 

Dirk Luus is an expert Nguni cattle breeder operating KwaMakhatini Nguni Stud in Ghanzi, Botswana. He brought a pureblooded herd of Makhitini ecotype Nguni cattle from Eastern Freestate in South Africa to the dry, arid and predator-infested area of, Botswana and is breeding for o...

Eric Novack, MD is an experienced trauma and general Orthopaedic surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona, USA having performed more than 15000 surgeries. He is pioneering decentralised, preventative orthopedics that addresses the root causes of joint degeneration & soft tissue injury.. 

In this episode we discuss circadian/quantum health approaches to healing and preventing joint & bone conditions, the perverse incentive system in centralised medicine, Robert O. Becker, non-native EMFs, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, the carnivore diet and more. 

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In this episode I provide a comprehensive analysis of claims made in an internet blog post titled 'Ask the Expert: What Is a Solar Callus? By Skin Cancer Foundation, which advocates for total sun and UV light avoidance. This episode comes with slides and images, so is best watched on YouTube.

Learn more about the cardiovascular benefits of sunlight my talk, ' What Your Cardiologist Doesn't Know About Sunlight & Heart Health':  https://youtu.be/NaeqPHEM-d0?si=dmYJrmsQB6oYdhAS

This presentation is also the final lesson of SOLAR CALLUS, my course on how to safely get de...