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June 10, 2025 42 mins
This episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. K, Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, explores the profound impact of light on your health. Dr. Kay welcomes her good friend, Matt Maruca, founder and CEO of Ra Optics, a company dedicated to the essential role light plays in well-being.

In this episode, Matt shares his groundbreaking philosophy on light, challenging conventional wisdom and revealing how strategically timed exposure to natural light can profoundly impact your well-being. Discover the core principles of his "light diet," and how optimizing your circadian rhythm through morning, midday, and evening sunlight can boost mitochondrial health, enhance energy levels, and improve overall vitality.

Matt delves into the science of specific light spectrums, particularly near-infrared, explaining their crucial role in cellular protection and regeneration. He also uncovers the hidden ways modern artificial lighting can negatively affect your hormones and energy, and introduces the innovative blue light glasses from Ra Optics, designed to support your body's natural light cycles.

Tune in to understand the profound connection between light, energy, and consciousness, and how embracing a balanced "light diet" can revolutionize your health and beauty from the inside out. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about optimizing their health through the power of light. Discover more about Matt Maruca and Ra Optics at https://raoptics.com/ and on Instagram @thelightdiet.

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