Part 4/13:
- Trust in Faith: Belief systems and faith communities provide psychological resilience, reduce stress, and can influence physical health.
Sunlight: The Hidden Organ System
A central theme of Seahol’s insights is the exceptional importance of sunlight—not just vitamin D but the broader spectrum of light that reaches and interacts with our bodies. Infrared light, which penetrates deep into tissues (~8 cm), stimulates mitochondria—the cell's power plants—helping maintain their function and reduce oxidative stress, a key driver of aging and chronic disease.
Studies demonstrate that:
- Infrared light increases mitochondrial efficiency by stimulating melatonin production, which acts as a cellular coolant and antioxidant.