Is the sun really your enemy? In this episode of The Unplugged Healthcast, Dr. Kevin Wall sits down with light therapy expert Ken Ceder, founder of SOLshine. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern health: the role of sunlight, UV exposure, and light-based therapies in true wellness.
They explore why we've been conditioned to fear the sun, how light acts as a nutrient for the body and brain, and why your sunscreen might be doing more harm than good. You’ll learn about mal-illumination (the light version of malnutrition), the dangers of fluorescent lighting, and how photobiomodulation and red light therapy are changing the game in natural healing. Plus, Dr. Wall closes the episode with eight natural ways to support your body and reduce cancer risk—without relying on toxic SPF.
Whether you're a skeptic or a sun-lover, this episode will radically shift the way you view light and its connection to your health.
Guest Bio:
Ken Ceder is the founder and director of SOLshine, a company dedicated to educating people on the essential role of natural light in human health. For over 35 years, Ken has been at the forefront of light-based wellness, inspired by his mentor Dr. John Ott, a pioneer in photobiology and time-lapse photography. Ken was instrumental in bringing the original Ott Light to market and continues to advocate for what he calls photonutrition—the idea that full-spectrum sunlight is a vital nutrient for the body and brain. Through SOLshine, Ken helps individuals and practitioners reconnect with the healing power of light, challenging the mainstream narrative that the sun is something to fear. His lifelong passion: to reverse the modern epidemic of “mal-illumination” and help people thrive in the light they were designed for.
Resources:
Website: https://solshine.org/
History of SOL: https://scienceoflight.org/history/
Dr. John Ott: https://solshine.org/pages/dr-john-ott-1
Full-spectrum infrared saunas
Suggested remedies: Turmeric, Green Tea, Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, Frankincense, Vitamin E, Ginger, Eggplant Extract
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