February 22, 2023
John A. Lieurance on Understanding Melatonin, Methylene Blue and MitoZen
The Wellness Mama PodcastAbout this episode
Episode Highlights With John How his own health struggles led to his research on some very specific topics His health problems that happened before he was even born Why he recommends high-dose melatonin at times Melatonin… a master antioxidant? And why he says melatonin is more important than glutathione How melatonin affects the mitochondria and is present in every cell in the body His take: Disease is where the body has a stressor and doesn’t have the resources to adapt What he says the research actually shows on melatonin and why he recommends really big doses Is there a concern about a negative feedback loop with melatonin where the body down-regulates natural production? Natural melatonin production: regulated by sunlight exposure The reason oral melatonin isn’t as effective and what he recommends instead Sunlight is 54% near-infrared and how light sources can be beneficial What methylene blue is and how to use it to your advantage: it’s antimicrobial and energizes mitochondria by working as a pro-oxidant and antioxidant Can methylene blue be helpful for improving mood? Methylene blue is photodynamic and what this means Why sun exposure is important and how melatonin seems to be protective against burning Another reason to avoid sunglasses and how they can lead to more skin damage Resources We Mention Melatonin: Miracle Molecule by Dr John Andrew Lieurance ND, DC Advanced Rejuvenation Clinic It's All In Your Head: Endonasal Cranial Therapy by Dr John A Lieurance Mitozen - Use code wellnessmama for a discount 621: The One About Morning Sunlight – Short Episode Boncharge Red Light Bulbs Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Thanks to Our Sponsors: Joovv - Red light therapy can be an important part of any health routine and I use mine daily to support cellular function and for my skin and thyroid. Use code wellnessmama for a discount. Wellnesse - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more!