The School of Doza Podcast

This episode is powered by LightpathLED, a trusted provider of professional-grade red and blue light therapy panels. As Nurse Doza shares, he's used red light therapy every day for over six years — both in his clinic and at home — and now relies on LightpathLED's dual-wavelength panel for enhanced skin health, mood support, and cellular energy production. If you're ready to invest in a panel backed by a clinician's daily use, LightpathLED is the brand Nurse Doza recommends to his patients, family, and friends.

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Nurse Doza breaks down the science of red light therapy — and why not all blue light is bad. After six years of daily clinical and personal use, he reveals how his newest panel combines red and blue wavelengths for skin health, acne reduction, better sleep, mood, and energy. Learn why investing in a quality red light therapy panel is one of the smartest health decisions you can make, and how just 10 minutes a day can transform your wellness routine.

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS

Red light therapy boosts cellular energy. It works by stimulating mitochondria to produce more ATP — your body's energy currency — which supports everything from skin repair to mood and sleep quality.
Not all blue light is harmful. Therapeutic blue light (400–500 nm) used in clinical-grade panels like LightpathLED targets acne-causing bacteria and reduces oil production — a completely different mechanism than the blue light emitted by screens.
Consistency is the key to results. Nurse Doza has used red light therapy every single day for six years. Even just 10-minute daily sessions compound into measurable improvements in skin, energy, stress, and sleep.
Quality matters — skip Amazon. Not all panels are created equal. Nurse Doza strongly advises against purchasing cheap, unverified panels from Amazon and instead recommends investing in a trusted, clinician-approved brand like LightpathLED.
Light therapy is a whole-family health tool. This isn't a single-use gadget — a quality red light panel can benefit every member of your household, from skin health and wound repair to mood regulation and longevity.

RESOURCES

"Red Light Therapy: What the Science Says" – Stanford Medicine overview of clinical evidence for red light therapy, including skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair growth.
https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/02/red-light-therapy-skin-hair-medical-clinics.html
"Red Light Therapy for Skin Care" – Harvard Health Publishing review of red light therapy benefits, safety profile, and FDA approval status.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/red-light-therapy-for-skin-care
"A Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Red and Near-Infrared Light Treatment" – Peer-reviewed clinical trial (PMC) showing significant improvements in collagen density, skin complexion, and roughness.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3926176/
"Blue Light Therapy in Dermatological Practice: A Review" (2025) – Comprehensive review of blue light's antimicrobial properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and clinical applications for acne and skin conditions.
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/12/1/30
"At-Home LED Devices for Acne Treatment Are Safe and Effective" (2025) – JAMA Dermatology systematic review via Mass General Brigham showing significant reduction in acne lesions with red/blue LED devices.
https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/press-releases/researchers-find-at-home-led-devices-safe-effective-acne-treatment-skincare

The Hume Health Body Pod is the smart health scale Nurse Doza uses daily — at home, in the clinic, and everywhere in between. With 8 multi-frequency sensors and accuracy within 2% of a DEXA scan, it measures 45+ health metrics including muscle mass, visceral fat, bone density, heart rate, and metabolic age in just 3-5 seconds. As discussed in this episode, putting real body composition data in your hands is the key to becoming your own health advocate.
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SUMMARY
Nurse Doza breaks down why a smart health scale like the Hume Health Body Pod is a game-changer for tracking body composition at home. Learn how measuring bone mass, muscle mass, visceral fat, metabolic age, and heart rate in just seconds can help you take control of your health journey — and why data-driven decisions beat guessing every time.

 

🔑 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS

Your weight alone doesn't tell the full story — body composition metrics like muscle mass, bone density, and visceral fat matter far more than a single number on a traditional scale.
Visceral fat is a critical health marker — research links excess visceral fat to increased risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, regardless of BMI.
Consistency beats perfection — using a smart health scale like the Hume Health Body Pod daily (in just 3-5 seconds) helps you track trends over time so you can see what's actually working.
Metabolic age reveals your true health picture — understanding your basal metabolic rate and metabolic age gives you actionable insight into longevity and lifespan optimization.
Data makes you your own health advocate — whatever lifestyle, dietary, or behavioral changes you implement, measuring real data keeps you accountable and focused on progress.

📚 RESOURCES

"Visceral Adiposity and the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome Across Body Mass Index" – MESA study demonstrating that visceral fat predicts metabolic syndrome independent of BMI
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4268163/
"Visceral Adiposity Is Associated with Metabolic Profiles Predictive of Type 2 Diabetes and Myocardial Infarction" – Nature Communications Medicine study on visceral fat and cardiometabolic risk
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43856-022-00140-5
"Visceral Fat: What It Is & How It Affects You" – Cleveland Clinic overview of visceral fat health risks and measurement
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24147-visceral-fat
"Reliability, Biological Variability, and Accuracy of Multi-Frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis" – Frontiers in Nutrition peer-reviewed study on BIA accuracy for body composition measurement
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1491931/full
"Hume Health Body Pod Review: Is This Smart Scale Worth the Price?" – Independent review comparing Body Pod accuracy to DEXA scan results
https://wellnesspulse.com/reviews/hume-health-body-pod-review/

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Discover the five scientifically-backed root causes driving autoimmune disorders that traditional medicine overlooks. From vitamin D deficiency and gut damage to hidden infections, antioxidant depletion, and chronic stress—learn the framework for understanding what's really happening in your body and where to start your healing journey. (494 characters)
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JOIN THE SCHOOL
Struggling with autoimmune flare-ups and feeling like you're doing everything right but still not getting better? You're not alone, and you don't have to figure this out by yourself.
Inside the School of Doza, we're running a live No Grains, No Sugar class for the next six weeks—a guided experience specifically designed to remove the inflammatory triggers that drive gut issues, blood sugar instability, and autoimmune symptoms. When you eliminate grains and sugar, many people experience dramatic reductions in flare-ups within weeks.
Join a community of others on the same healing journey, plus get access to our Wednesday "Ask Me Anything" sessions—live group consultations where you can get your specific questions answered about managing your autoimmune condition naturally.
Start your FREE 7-day trial and experience the class for yourself.
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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS

Vitamin D deficiency is the foundation of most autoimmune disorders – Your immune system IS your vitamin D levels. When vitamin D drops too low (below 50 ng/mL), your body cannot activate white blood cells properly or convert vitamin D into the anti-inflammatory hormone needed to combat chronic inflammation that develops 10-20 years before diagnosis.
Gut damage creates the perfect storm for autoimmune development – Leaky gut, IBS, Crohn's, fatty liver, and gallbladder issues all compromise your digestive barrier, allowing bacteria, toxins, heavy metals, and undigested food particles to enter your bloodstream and trigger immune responses throughout your body.
Previous infections never truly leave your body – Almost all autoimmune disorders are associated with at least one previous infection. Viral infections like herpes, Epstein-Barr, chickenpox, and bacterial infections like strep remain dormant in your system, building up over time and contributing to chronic inflammation when your immune system is already compromised.
Your liver's antioxidant production is critical for immune regulation – Glutathione and other antioxidants made primarily in your liver control inflammation and support immune function. Fatty liver, MTHFR genetic issues, alcohol consumption, and medications all impair your liver's ability to produce these essential defense mechanisms, leaving you vulnerable to autoimmune flare-ups.
Chronic stress depletes your adrenal reserves – Your adrenal glands produce cortisol and cortisone (the body's natural steroids) to reduce inflammation. Years of accumulated stress—from infections, poor diet, lack of sleep, emotional trauma, and living with an autoimmune disorder—eventually exhaust your adrenals, leaving you with nothing left to fight inflammation naturally.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – START
07:15 – Introduction to autoimmune disorders and traditional medicine approach
10:42 – Root cause #1: Vitamin D deficiency and immune system connection
15:30 – How vitamin D converts to anti-inflammatory hormone
22:10 – Root cause #2: Gut damage and leaky gut syndrome
26:35 – Microbiome disruption and pathogenic bacteria
33:15 – Root cause #3: Previous infections (bacterial and viral)
37:40 – Herpes, strep, and chronic infection patterns
41:25 – Root cause #4: Lack of antioxidants and fatty liver connection
45:50 – Glutathione production and immune defense systems
49:30 – Root cause #5: Stress and adrenal gland depletion
53:15 – Cortisol, cortisone, and inflammatory markers (Interleukin-6, HSCRP)
01:01:20 – Good Poops Protocol for autoimmune support
01:03:45 – Final recommendations and School of Doza invitation

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Ready for a sugar detox that actually works? Nurse Doza breaks down why eliminating grains and sugar for six weeks can transform your energy, skin, sleep, and waistline. 

Discover how the School of Doza's Thursday live classes provide the community support and accountability you need to succeed—plus get access to weekly Q&A sessions with Nurse Doza himself.
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SCHOOL OF DOZA
The No Grains, No Sugar course at School of Doza delivers exactly what this episode discusses—a structured, community-driven approach to eliminating inflammatory foods from your diet. With weekly Thursday classes, live Q&A sessions, and a supportive student community, you'll never feel alone on your sugar detox journey. Nurse Doza and co-founder Baldo Garza complete the program alongside students, providing real-time accountability and guidance.

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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Sugar and grains drive inflammation, weight gain, and energy crashes. Eliminating both for six weeks can reset your metabolism and recalibrate your taste buds to appreciate natural sweetness again.

Community support is the missing piece for most people. Changing your diet at home without support often leads to failure—having a community of like-minded students dramatically increases success rates.

Weekly live classes with Q&A provide ongoing education and accountability. Each Thursday session includes new information plus the opportunity to ask Nurse Doza any question directly.

Your teachers are doing the program with you. Both Nurse Doza and Baldo Garza complete the No Grains, No Sugar challenge alongside students, providing authentic accountability.

This approach creates lasting lifestyle change. Participants often find they want to continue this way of eating long after the six weeks end because they feel so much better.

CONNECT
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Discover the truth about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro as we debunk five major myths. Learn why these aren't just medications, the critical role of exercise, long-term use concerns, dietary requirements, and natural alternatives like Berberine that support your body's own GLP-1 production for sustainable weight loss and blood sugar management.

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JOIN THE SCHOOL
Struggling with weight loss, blood sugar issues, or wondering if GLP-1s are right for you? You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. The School of Doza community connects you with others navigating the same challenges—from managing diabetes naturally to supporting gut health for sustainable weight loss. Our Wednesday "Ask Me Anything" sessions function like group consults where you can get personalized guidance on GLP-1 alternatives, supplement protocols, and creating a plan that works for your body. Stop spending $250/month on medications when you could invest in long-term solutions that address the root cause. Start your journey with evidence-based strategies and a supportive community.
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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS

GLP-1s Are Natural Body Compounds – Your gut naturally produces GLP-1 peptides after meals. When gut dysfunction like leaky gut occurs, your body can't make enough, leading to blood sugar issues and weight gain. Medications replace what your body should be making naturally.
Exercise Is Non-Negotiable – Semaglutide can cause up to 40% lean muscle loss during weight reduction. Resistance training is essential to preserve muscle mass, maintain insulin sensitivity, and achieve sustainable weight loss—even while on GLP-1 medications.
Long-Term Use Has Consequences – Studies show participants regain two-thirds of weight loss within one year of stopping GLP-1s. Higher doses and longer duration (over 26 weeks) increase gallbladder disease risk by 40%. The pharmaceutical industry benefits from lifelong dependency.
Diet Still Matters – GLP-1 medications inhibit gallbladder motility and delay emptying, increasing gallstone risk. Supporting your liver and gallbladder through proper nutrition is critical during weight loss, whether using medications or natural alternatives.
Natural Alternatives Exist – Berberine supports natural GLP-1 production, improves insulin sensitivity, and helps with blood sugar control. Combined with L-glutamine for gut health and liver support, you can address the root cause rather than just symptoms—at a fraction of the cost.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – START
02:15 – One in eight adults have tried GLP-1 medications
04:30 – Myth #1: GLP-1s are only medications
07:45 – Your gut naturally makes GLP-1 peptides
10:20 – Myth #2: You don't need to exercise on GLP-1s
13:50 – Muscle wasting and lean mass loss concerns
16:30 – Myth #3: You can take GLP-1s for a while then stop
19:15 – WHO approval for long-term use and pharmaceutical profits
22:40 – Myth #4: You can eat whatever you want
25:10 – Gallbladder disease risk and dietary requirements
27:45 – Myth #5: Natural supplements don't work like GLP-1s
30:20 – Berberine, glutamine, and natural GLP-1 support
32:15 – Final thoughts on sustainable weight loss

CONNECT
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