Welcome to the The Signal. In the episodes, I discuss a host of topics related to health, wellness, science, decentralized medicine, and optimal living. I get the opportunity to speak with and learn from brilliant, forward thinking individuals dedicated to health and science.
Bright Days, Dark Nights: How Light Controls Your Health | Dr. Sean Cain
1 hr 40 min
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Sean Cain, PhD, a Harvard Medical School-trained expert in the impact of light on the human circadian system, a Matthew Flinders Professor at Flinders University, and Co-Founder and CEO of Circadian Health Innovations. Today, he discusses how people differ more than fiftyfold in how sensitive their circadian systems are to evening light, that nearly half of modern homes are bright enough at night to suppress melatonin by fifty percent, and that most of us have no conscious awareness of any of it. We discuss the large observational studies he and his team have published linking bright days and dark nights to depression, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mortality, as well as his research on impaired light sensitivity in depression and why the amplitude of your circadian rhythm may matter more than its timing. We also discuss MiEye, the wearable light sensor his team developed, and practical changes to home and daytime lighting that anyone can make tonight. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SHOWNOTES This includes all other resources Sponsor: Brighter Lamp https://getbrighter.com/?sjram=P2jrTbowzJOd Code: JONATHANJ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://jonathanjarecki.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:54 Dr. Sean Cain 04:42 Dr. Cain's Love for Science and Research 10:25 Understanding Circadian Rhythms: Anatomy and Function 10:56 Setting the stage: Circadian Biology, Rhythms, SCN, ipRGCs 16:20 Light, Circadian Entrainment, Mechanisms 19:57 High Sensitivity and Interindividual Variability in the Response of the Circadian of the Human Circa 22:02 Individual Sensitivity to Light and Circadian Disruption 27:22 Home Lighting, Sunset, LEDs, Fluorescents, Incandescents 27:37 Home Lighting and Its Effects on Circadian Health 33:46 Tools: circadian friendly home lighting 39:24 Population health outcomes; UK BioBank 39:29 Psychiatric Disorders 47:52 SPONSOR: Brighter Lamp 49:34 The Link Between Light Exposure and Mental Health 01:04:18 Light Exposure and Longevity: Key Findings 01:09:45 The Importance of Daylight for Health 01:17:41 Understanding Circadian Rhythms and Light Exposure 01:17:52 The Impact of Light on Mood and Self-Perception 01:23:39 Innovations in Circadian Health: My Eye Device 01:34:15 Jet Lag Management and the Jet Lag App 01:39:09 Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Social Media, Substack Newsletter
I Never Went to the Doctor Growing Up | My Mom Explains Why
2 hr 12 min
My guest is my mom, Rosebud, a mother of four who spent fifty years building a life around preventative medicine. In this episode she tells her whole story: growing up with no money in Ozone Park, Queens; losing her father at three, her brother at thirty-two, and her first husband at twenty-five; and how that grief turned into a set of convictions about how she wanted to raise her children. We talk about the plant-based, vegetable-heavy way we ate growing up, the natural births, the years she spent learning from John Galamaga, and the pushback she took for doing things differently. Newsletter: https://jonathanjarecki.substack.com/ Full Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ISCy3tLwVzrfEq-lR3jvp6qdYoZCOqB3GheuYJqC4s/edit?usp=sharing *Disclaimer: This episode is a personal and family history, offered for educational and general-interest purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition. Neither the host nor the guest is a licensed medical professional. Nothing here is a recommendation for how you should care for yourself or your children — please consult a qualified physician about your own health decisions. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:08 Mom 04:53 Mom's childhood, family situation, & diet 09:28 Relationship with the doctor growing up, health habits 10:43 Mom's mom (grandma) 13:14 First daughter 14:38 Vaccines, mom worked as a medical assistant 15:41 How my mom thought about health growing up; diet, medications, vaccines, sunshine 18:49 First husband passed away, life changed, breastfeeding 21:32 Meeting my dad, second child, Grandma's first heart attack 23:12 Finding John Galamaga; Dad having seizures, dad's health transformation 29:54 Natural Childbirths 32:59 Grandma's heart attack, heart health, health transformation 36:03 Experience raising her children, no meltdowns, vaccine exemptions 36:55 Dad being a chriopractor 38:24 Dairy, juicing, diet, healthy snacks 41:18 Surprise baby (Jonathan), limited doctor visits, high risk child, childbirth 44:22 Pregnancy with Jonathan, lifestyle, diet, doctor visits 48:48 Master Lowe, qigong, pregnancy 52:59 Delivering Jonathan in the hospital 57:42 Refusing childhood medical interventions; Vaccines, PKU, Vitamin K, hospital stay time 01:01:31 Leaving the hospital, home environment 01:03:46 Infrared sauna protocol, walking, magnet therapy, hydrogen water, epsom salt bath, 01:05:34 Family dynamic while raising children 01:06:26 The divorce 01:09:37 No medications; Tylenol, Advil, cough syrup... oh my! 01:10:22 Symptoms when I got sick 01:12:03 Diet, Hippocrates 01:16:53 Menopause, bone density, bioidentical hormones 01:21:32 The sacrifice of raising children 01:22:48 Tofu on hormones; testosterone, estrogen... 01:29:16 Restrictive diets on menopause 01:30:10 Food when we were sick; diet, resting, immune system 01:31:38 Gerson Therapy, white potatoes, cancer, low protein 01:36:46 Feeling energized throughout the day 01:38:43 Specifics on the diet 01:39:55 Importance of self education; Book recommendations 01:49:42 Audience Questions: 01:50:02 How did your kids go to school without vaccines? 01:52:11 Essential oils 01:54:38 Did we have any allergies growing up? 01:56:30 Daycare; navigating different environments 01:59:34 What to do when you catch the flu? 02:00:15 Bentonite and Psyllium cleanse protocol 02:02:29 My mom's personal health 02:05:54 Jaundice remedy 02:06:41 Replacements for Tylenol 02:07:34 Did you get any pushback for raising your children vegan?
How Red Light Powers Your Mitochondria & Why LEDs Harm Your Health | Dr. Glen Jeffery
1 hr 16 min
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Glen Jeffery, PhD, a professor of neuroscience at University College London's Institute of Ophthalmology and a leading expert on how light interacts with mitochondria to shape health and aging. Today, he discusses how red and near-infrared light penetrate deep into the body and improve mitochondrial function and overall health. We also discuss how detrimental modern indoor life has become and why expensive red light panels are likely unnecessary and possibly harmful. By the end, you'll understand sunlight as a biological input your body evolved to depend on and the low-cost, practical steps you can take to get more of it. FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://l1nk.dev/bjuu235 Sponsor: Shadowmap https://app.shadowmap.org/?ref=jonathan&discount=JONATHANJ Code: JONATHANJ Sponsor: Ra Optics https://www.raoptics.com/JONATHANJ Code: JONATHANJ About this guest: Academic Profile: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/7465 Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UYlObKkAAAAJ&hl=en LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-jeffery-441a2b1b/ Timestamps: 00:16 Intro 02:46 Dr. Glen Jeffery 03:14 Love for Science, Undergraduate 04:24 Tiina Karu, Photobiomodulation Origins, Mechanisms 06:14 Mechanisms, Cytochrome C Oxydase, Nanowater, Electron Flow 10:56 Cytochrome C Oxydase, Extra-Pineal Melatonin, Oxidative Stress 12:45 Gerald Pollack, Exclusion Zone (EZ) Water 13:45 Red/IR Light Passes Through the Human Body; Optics 18:09 Red Light On Fruit Flies; Lifespan, ATP Production 21:15 Human Epidemiology; Sunlight, Lifespan, All-Cause Mortality 22:35 Sponsor: Shadowmap 23:30 Features and Benefits of Shadow Map 25:02 Incandescents, lifespan, and more 25:02 Incandescent Light Produces the Oldest Flies; Broad Band IR on Lifespan 25:48 Incandescent Light Bulbs, Vision 28:19 Evolutionarily Conserved Mitochondria 29:03 Long-Wavelength Light & Blood Glucose; Mitochondria 32:50 Unpublished CGM Data; Long-Wavelength Light & Blood Glucose 36:57 Are Red Light Panels Harmful?; Light Intensities, Precautions, Mitigations 43:56 Why Do We See Beneficial Effects From Long-Wavelength Therapy? 46:43 Short-Wavelength Blue Light, Mitochondria, Mechanism 49:08 The Built Environment, Actionable Steps 52:24 Sponsor: Ra Optics 54:24 Flicker 55:24 Retinal Health, Blue Light, Red/IR Light 59:09 Clinical Trial for Mitochondrial Disease; Ptosis, Red Light 01:02:31 Biophotons, Mitochondrial Communication, Red/NIR on Biophotons 01:13:54 Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Social Media, Substack Newsletter
Light as a Nutrient: Sunlight, Circadian Rhythm & Metabolic Health | Dr. Max Gulhane
1 hr 25 min
Dr. Max Gulhane (MD) is a practising family medicine physician and health-optimising physician with a passion for root-cause analysis of human chronic disease and longevity. We discuss the full solar spectrum and how ultraviolet, visible, blue, red and near-infrared light each affect human physiology, including the POMC pathway, nitric oxide and blood pressure, and the evidence on sunlight, skin cancer and the vitamin D paradox. We discuss how artificial light at night suppresses melatonin and disrupts the circadian control of DNA repair, cardiovascular health, and metabolism. For those interested in light and circadian health, Dr. Gulhane offers a grounded, mechanism-focused framework for aligning daily light exposure with human biology. Full Show Notes here. Thank you to our sponsor Daylight Computer: daylightcomputer.com (code JONATHANJ for $25 off) Dr. Max Gulhane Website: https://www.drmaxgulhane.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxgulhanemd/ X: https://x.com/MaxGulhaneMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxgulhanemd/ Recommended lectures: Sunlight & Cancer: Beyond Skin Deep — https://youtu.be/SJGvr6dGOgQ Artificial Light & Diabetes: No Food Required — https://youtu.be/vgrFpPusSKU What Your Cardiologist Doesn't Know About Sunlight & Heart Health — https://youtu.be/NaeqPHEM-d0 Jonathan Jarecki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjarecki/ X: https://x.com/jonathanjarecki Newsletter: https://jonathanjarecki.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips 00:00 Intro 03:25 Dr. Max Gulhane 04:02 Dr. Gulhane's Love for Science and Medicine 09:01 What is Light? 12:52 Sunlight Broken Down as a Nutrient 14:02 Ultraviolet Light: Sunlight Is More Than Vitamin D 15:56 POMC 21:38 UVA/UVB on Cardiometabolic Health 24:40 Big Picture of UV Light 28:41 Sunlight, Skin Cancer, Dermatology Messaging, The Vitamin D Paradox 35:10 Blue Light, Artificial Light at Night (ALAN), Mechanisms 38:50 Sponsor: Daylight Computer 40:34 ALAN, Epidemiology, Cancer, Heart Disease 45:04 DNA Repair Mechanisms, Circadian Control 47:27 Melanopsin (OPN4), Blue Light, UV Susceptibility 53:25 Red, Infrared, Photobiomodulation, Metabolism 01:00:08 Blue Light, Metabolism, and the Built Environment 01:05:19 Photobiology of Atherosclerosis 01:10:11 Blue Light on Cardiovascular Function 01:12:25 Three M's of Circadian Health 01:18:43 Sunlight, Testosterone, and Reproductive Behavior 01:24:14 Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Social Media, Substack Newsletter #science #sunlight #circadianrhythm
How Water Powers Cellular Energy & Human Health | Dr. Gerald Pollack
2 hr 0 min
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Gerald Pollack, a renowned professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington and founding editor-in-chief of the journal Water. Dr. Pollack is widely recognized for his groundbreaking discoveries in cell biology and water science, particularly his identification of the “fourth phase” of water—also known as EZ (exclusion zone) water. His research offers a radical rethinking of how water functions in biological systems, challenging classical theories. Today we explore the foundations of Dr. Pollack’s theory, emphasizing the influential research of the late Gilbert Ling. We begin by examining key topics such as the existence of the cell membrane, evidence challenging ATP as the cell’s energy currency, and the disproofs of the membrane-pump theory. We also question conventional models of the atom and consider how Dr. Pollack’s findings connect to these paradigm shifts. Finally, we discuss the discoveries from Dr. Pollack’s lab and their far-reaching implications for biology and human health. Full Show Notes Here. Follow The Whole Health Podcast on Instagram @wholehealthpod Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:17 Welcome 00:02:09 Sponsor: Biojit 00:03:26 Dr. Gerald Pollack 00:03:47 Love for Science 00:09:35 Questioning the Textbook and Our Understanding of Water 00:15:07 Jerry’s Teaching Methods 00:17:00 Herold Hillman: Does the Cell Membrane Exist? 00:22:13 Gilbert Ling 00:23:26 Ling’s Theory of Water 00:26:26 Writing Cells, Gels, and the Engines of Life 00:27:27 The Association-Induction Hypothesis 00:30:12 Independent Disproofs Against the Membrane-Pump Theory 00:31:28 Podolsky & Morales: There is no “High Energy Phosphate Bond” in ATP 00:35:24 ATP as a Cardinal Absorbent 00:36:12 Ling’s Stacked Dipole Theory and Why it is Not Accurate 00:40:45 Gilbert Ling’s Inventions, MRI, etc. 00:41:49 EZ Water Electrical Charge 00:43:56 EZ Creating a Battery and its Implications for Cellular Energetics 00:46:02 Infrared Light Powers the Battery 00:51:12 Arturo Herrera, Human Photosynthesis 00:54:51 Polywater 00:57:47 EZ Structure vs. Bulk Water Structure 01:03:34 Infrared Light’s Role in EZ Formation 01:04:20 Hydrogen Bonds SImply a Conjecture 01:05:38 Questioning the Structure of the Atom 01:16:37 EZ Projection of a Meter Long (39 inch) 01:21:39 Deuterium and Deuterium Depleted Water 01:23:20 Phase Transitions Within the Cell 01:27:15 Continuous Flow Occurs Through Hydrophilic Tubes Immersed in Water 01:36:41 The Driver of Blood Circulation Beyond the Heart 01:42:53 Implications for Human Health 01:55:42 Kangen Water
LAMAS Qi Gong: Ancient Chinese Healing | Grandmaster Adrian Simon Lowe
1 hr 39 min
In this episode, my guest is Grandmaster Adrian Simon Lowe (LoLo), the living lineage holder of LAMAS QiGong and direct descendent of Su Wu. Now in his 80s, Master Lowe has been practicing Qi Gong for over 70 years. This has earned him the distinction of being the leading authority in this field of Qigong. He is the author of The Stress Elimination Handbook, and has shared his wisdom on some of the world’s largest stages. Today, we discuss Master Lowe’s upbringing, including his family’s history and childhood experience with Qi Gong. We also cover the key differences between Tai Chi and Qi Gong and the intricacies of LAMAS Qi Gong. Master Lowe showcases his profound intuitive and energetic abilities, sharing compelling stories of their impact in action. Throughout the podcast, he helps us understand what qi is and how it relates to the energetic properties of the human body. We close the episode by talking about science, food, and wisdom. Full Show Notes Here The Signal Podcast On Instagram @thesignal.podcast Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:30 Grandmaster Adrian Simon Lowe 00:03:20 Master Lowe’s Upbringing & family History 00:06:18 Starting Qi Gong at 6 Years Old & Current Practice 00:12:05 Learning Qi Gong as a Child 00:15:47 What is Qi Gong? And the History 00:20:53 Physical Aspect of Qi Gong 00:22:12 Electrical Properties of Qi Gong 00:23:55 Stress is the Genesis of All Disease 00:26:51 Perverse Qi 00:28:20 Stress Causes Cellular Wall Dysregulation 00:36:19 Lo Lo Cleansing Qigong 00:38:58 Food in Qi Gong Philosophy 00:39:57 Breathing in Qi Gong Philosophy & Microcosmic Breathing 00:41:40 Color Visualization During Microcosmic Breathing 00:43:38 Talking About the Heart 00:46:42 Combining Breathing with Movement 00:48:03 Stress 00:51:01 Can We See Qi? 00:52:01 Toward Explaining Anomalously Large Body Voltage Surges on Exceptional Subjects 00:55:29 Retiring From Seeing Clients 00:57:10 My Family Stories with Master Lowe 00:59:41 Seeing Qi 01:01:31 Qi Flows Concentrically 01:03:01 Moving Slow, Moving Fast, and the Balance 01:06:26 Master Lowe Seeing Something on My Mom’s Kidneys 01:08:18 How Electrons and Qi Relate 01:11:29 Understanding Body Voltage and How It Relates to Qi 01:16:43 Grounding to Increase Electron Flow Into the Body 01:21:28 Perverse Qi Entering the Body Via Touch 01:25:24 Chinese Medicine was Right About Biophotons 01:30:04 Master Lowe's Current Diet 01:31:32 Anti-Cancer Drink 01:33:48 Why the Carnivore Diet is of Concern 01:36:48 Advice to My Generation
Godfather of Quantum Biology: Upbringing, Huberman, Light, Water, & Magnetism | Dr. Jack Kruse
1 hr 24 min
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jack Kruse, a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of the Kruse Longevity Center. Dr. Kruse is a leading voice in the health and wellness space, known for his innovative approach to understanding human biology through the lenses of light, water, and magnetism. His work challenges conventional medical paradigms, providing a fresh perspective on how our environment shapes our health. Today, we discuss Jack’s upbringing–from childhood to academia. We also cover the moment I asked Dr. Andrew Huberman, in front of thousands of people, about his takeaway from the 7-hour-long podcast he was on with Jack and Rick Rubin. We then covered specific questions I had on light, water, and magnetism, highlighting researchers such as Arturo Solís Herrera, Gerald Pollack, and William H. Philpott. Full Show Notes Here Whole Health Podcast On Instagram @wholehealthpod Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Jack Kruse & His Upbringing 03:39 Elementary School Experience 05:42 Teenage Jack Kruse 07:52 Journey in Academia 27:21 Becoming Alpha Jack & Running Naked 32:55 Growing up as a Catholic & the Belief in God 34:56 Jack’s Curiosity and Ability to Question 36:13 Does Jack Believe in God? 37:12 Asking Andrew Huberman about Jack Kruse 37:22 Jack Asks me My Thoughts on Huberman’s Response 38:20 Why Andrew Responded the Way He Did 39:56 Jack on The HubermanLab Podcast 41:12 Huberman to Leave Stanford 43:13 MK Ultra 9.0 46:23 Video of Rick, Andrew, & Jack Podcast / Dynamic in the Room 49:19 Dr. Alexis Cowan 51:28 The Podcast’s Impact on Me 53: 26 Rick Rubin’s Goal With The Podcast 53:52 Light 58:05 ATP 01:00:46 Dr. Alexis Cowan’s Princeton Light Lab (Alexis & Nicole Shanahan Watch This) 01:03:04 Magnetism 01:07:02 Audience Questions 01:07:14 The Fabians 01:10:20 The Drones 01:13:11 Moon Light 01:14:41 Platypuses Glow Under UV 01:15:56 Hyperberic Oxygen Therapy / Alternatives 01:22:52 Buy Floor-Plan to Jack’s House 1:23:27 Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? 01:24:20 Thank You Support the show Podcast Website Whole Health Instagram My Website My Instagram My X
Transform Your Health by Optimizing Mitochondria, Bioelectricity, and Alkalinity | John Galamaga
1 hr 12 min
In this episode, my guest is John Galamaga, a licensed massage therapist and certified personal trainer from the Cooper Institute in Dallas. He’s also a Senior Master Instructor in LAMAS QiGong, and a foremost expert in the field of health and wellness with over 40 years of experience. Today we discuss how to leverage movement, nutrition, and other lifestyle factors to enhance your overall health. John draws from his extensive experience to share personal stories and setbacks that led him to profound insights. After a health scare during a workout and unsatisfactory answers from his cardiologist, John, 20 years old at the time, sought alternative solutions with an open mind. His journey revealed that the traditional medical approach might not be the best path to a healthier lifestyle. Building on this, we explore why high-intensity training might not be the optimal route to better health and its effects on mitochondrial function. We then discuss science backed practices that enhance mitochondrial health, which have yet to emerge in the mainstream fitness world. We also discuss proper stretching techniques, the idea of a “one diet fits all” approach, ancient practices of Qigong and sungazing, electromagnetic therapy, and he challenges common misconceptions within the health space. We close the discussion with actionable steps and key takeaways to help you kickstart and further your health journey. Full Show Notes Here. Follow The Whole Health Podcast on Instagram @wholehealthpod Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:19 John Galamaga 06:00 Switch to a Plant-Based Diet 08:31 Becoming a Personal Trainer 09:27 Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) 13:08 Opening a Health Foods Store 15:20 AIS vs. Static Stretching 19:57 Injury & Surgical Prevention with AIS 21:32 Benefits of QiGong and Improving Qi Flow 25:37 Fast Movements are Doing More Harm than Good 27:38 Lifelong Endurance Exercise and its Relation with Coronary Atherosclerosis 31:43 QiGong 34:25 Llamas Qigong 38:41 Viewing the Body as an Electrical Unit, Body Voltage 41:23 Sungazing 46:03 Magnet Therapy & William Philpott 49:01 Negative Magnetic Field 51:36 Does a One Size Fits All Diet Exist? 54:34 The Culprit: An Acid Diet 55:29 Can You Strive on an Animal-Based Diet? 57:15 Fruit: a Mold Issue 59:05 The Organic vs. Non-Organic Debate 01:02:47 Understanding Gut Health and its Impact on Well-being 01:04:24 Mushrooms: A Double-Edged Sword 01:06:52 Actionable Steps 01:11:37 Thank You Support the show Podcast Website Whole Health Instagram My Website My Instagram My X
Welcome
1 min
Hi, my name is Jonathan Jarecki. I am a young student passionate about health and helping others find answers through evidence-based wellness. My hope for this podcast is to bring zero-cost content and science-backed information to the general public. My goal with the podcast is to decentralize health, placing it in the hands of the individual and shedding light on the underlying causes of dis-ease. I take a preventative, holistic, and decentralized approach to wellness. Knowledge is power. The more knowledge we absorb, the more independent we can become, the more we can move away from centralized medicine. ☀️ Podcast coming soon ☀️ Support the show Podcast Website Whole Health Instagram My Website My Instagram My X
