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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2:00 How The Circadian Clock Works
6:30 Ancestral Light Versus Modern Lighting
12:30 Amplitude: The Clock’s Strength Signal
18:00 The Retina’s Hidden Light Sensor
24:30 Melatonin, Blue Light, And Sleep Timing
31:30 Individual Sensitivity To Light
38:30 Light And Mood: Depression And Bipolar
46:00 Risk Taking, Habenula, And Blue Light
53:30 Cortisol, Melatonin, And Rhythms
1:00:00 Skin Light Myths And Real Pathways
1:07:00 Moonlight, Menstrual Cycles, And Fertility
1:15:00 Early Puberty, Seasonality, And Hormones
1:22:00 Longevity, Regularity, And Stable Days

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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. 
Watch on Youtube to see the slides. 
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TIMESTAMPS
1:13 Framing The Health Problem
3:52 From Development To Physiology
4:52 Two Main Harms: Light And RF
6:06 How The Circadian Clock Works
11:02 Light Diet: Sun Vs LEDs
18:09 Evidence On Circadian Disruption
21:38 Wireless Radiation Concerns
26:43 Classrooms, ADHD, And Environment
31:12 Industry Warnings And Susceptibility
34:37 Reframing Light And RF As Pollution
36:36 Practical Daylight And Nighttime Habits
40:03 Device Limits And School Options

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DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is purely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or YouTube channel. Do not make medication changes without first consulting your treating clinician.

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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, improve their metabolic health, and avoid the myriad complications that necessitate hospitalization.

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2:06 Subcutaneous vs Visceral: What Matters
5:27 Personal Fat Threshold Explained
11:05 Insulin Resistance As Root Cause
16:30 Genetics, Epigenetics, And Fat Storage
21:20 Circadian Disruption And Seed Oils
25:52 Why Liposuction Backfires Metabolically
30:02 Muscle, Sarcopenic Obesity, And CT Clues
35:10 Visceral Fat Across Diseases And Imaging
41:05 Reversing Visceral Fat: Food First
46:10 Gut Microbiome, Hormones, And Fasting
52:45 Stress, Cortisol, And Abdominal Fat
57:45 Light, Sleep, And Glucose Control
1:01:15 GLP-1s, Surgery, And Body Composition
1:08:40 Training That Burns Fat, Not Muscle
1:15:05 Fasting Protocols That Actually Work
1:20:25 Sex Differences And Testosterone Nuance
1:24:40 Why Everyone Should Check Organ Fat
1:27:30 Direct Primary Care And Better Incentives

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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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TIMESTAMPS
3:30 Vitamin D Metabolism Made Clear
9:30 Sunlight Timing And Skin Production
15:20 Peripheral Activation And Inactivation
21:40 Immune Cells Depend On Daily Supply
27:00 D3 vs Calcifediol vs Calcitriol
33:20 Acute Illness, ICU, And Rapid Repletion
39:30 Safety, Toxicity, And Hypercalcemia
45:10 Disease Thresholds And Target Levels
51:30 MS, Autoimmunity, And Latitude Clues
58:00 Dosing Rules And Obesity Adjustments
1:04:00 Frequency Matters More Than Mega Doses
1:09:00 K2, Magnesium, And Cofactors
1:14:00 Study Design Pitfalls And Bias
1:21:00 Practical Takeaways And Resources

REFERENCED PAPERS

Calcifediol Treatment and Hospital Mortality Due to COVID-19: A Cohort Study PMID: 34064175 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34064175/

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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".
Head to Guy Foundation YouTube channel to watch the talks with associated slides. Other speakers Biographies
Professor Stefan Behling is Head of Studio, member of the Design Board and was responsible for Integrated design and innovative construction at the University of Stuttgart from 1995 to 2010. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable design, renewable energy and solar energy and has written a book called Sol Power: the Evolution of Sustainable Design with Sophia Behling in 1996. Daylight and artificial lighting have been a strong interest since the beginning of his career. 
Scott Zimmerma, optics engineer with more than 35 years of experience in the fields of lighting and displays. His innovations and inventions have been used successfully in a wide range of military and commercial products that include night vision displays, liquid crystal display backlighting designs, and lighting fixtures.
Ulysse Dormoy is a highly experienced professional in the lighting industry with influence the profound impact of light on human physiology. Ulysse's quest to uncover the deeper implications of light also extends to its integration within our built environments, exploring how architects, lighting designers, and interior designers can leverage light's full potential. His goal is to enhance daily life through strategic lighting solutions that can optimise routines, improve quality of life, and promote overall wellbeing.
James Sherman studied Architecture and City/Regional Planning at Cornell University and the University of Texas at Austin, where he discovered a passion for environmental design. Since he joined Foster + Partners in 2014, James has been focused on the design and execution of natural and artificial lighting strategies for high-profile projects around the world.
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