How to Enhance Your Immune System | Dr. Roger Seheult

My guest is Dr. Roger Seheult, M.D., a board-certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care, and sleep medicine at Loma Linda University. We discuss the powerful benefits of light therapy, including infrared light, red light, and sunlight, for improving mitochondrial function in all the body’s organs. We also explore ways to reduce the risk of influenza, colds, and other illnesses that affect the lungs, sinuses, and gut.

Topics include the flu shot, whether handwashing truly prevents illness transmission, and treatments for mold toxicity. We review the efficacy of N-acetylcysteine (NAC), the power of hydrotherapy for combating infections, and strategies for improving sleep and overall health. Additionally, we discuss air quality. This episode provides actionable, science-based tools for preventing and treating infectious illnesses.

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*Timestamps*
00:00:00 Dr. Roger Seheult
00:02:16 Avoiding Sickness, Immune System, Tool: Pillars of Health, NEWSTART
00:08:03 Sponsors: Joovv & Eight Sleep
00:10:46 Sunlight, Mitochondria, Tool: Infrared Light & Melatonin
00:19:09 Melatonin Antioxidant, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)/Free Radicals
00:26:38 Infrared Light, Green Spaces, Health & Mortality
00:31:35 Infrared Light, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Disease
00:38:46 Sunlight & Cancer Risk?, Tools: UV Light, Clothing & Sunlight Exposure
00:41:01 Sponsors: AG1 & LMNT
00:43:32 Sunlight, Incidence of Influenza
00:48:41 Tools: Sunlight Exposure Duration, Winter Months
00:55:18 Infrared Lamps?, Winter Sunlight Exposure; Obesity & Metabolic Dysfunction
00:59:48 Cloudy Days; Sunlight, Primitive Therapy, Hospitals
01:11:33 Sponsor: Function
01:13:21 Artificial Lights, Hospitals & Light Therapy?, ICU Psychosis
01:22:16 Sleep & Darkness, Tools: Eye Mask, Bathroom Navigation; Meals & Light
01:28:27 Influenza, Flu Shots, Swiss Cheese Model; Flu Shot Risks?
01:38:13 Masks?, Flu; Handwashing
01:42:16 Sponsor: Our Place
01:43:57 Water, Sodium; Innate Immune System, Fever & Hydrotherapy
01:53:46 Fever, Heat Hydrotherapy, Interferon & Immune System
01:58:25 Cold Hydrotherapy, Vasoconstriction & White Blood Cells
02:09:56 N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), Glutathione, White Clots, Flu
02:19:28 Tool: NAC Dose & Regimen; Mucous, Flu Symptoms
02:25:25 Zinc Supplementation, Copper; Exogenous Interferon
02:28:40 Eucalyptus Oil, Inhalation
02:32:22 Air, Smoking, Vaping, Nicotine Gum
02:36:49 Fresh Air, Forest Bathing, Tool: Go Outdoors
02:40:09 Nature vs Inside Environments, Dark Days/Bright Nights Problem
02:52:38 Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Intermittent Fasting, Sunlight
03:00:43 Smell Loss Recovery
03:05:04 Mold Toxicity, Lungs, Germ vs Terrain Theory, Immunocompromised
03:11:46 Trust, Spirituality, Community, Faith; Forgiveness
03:19:46 Hospital Admission, Tool: Asking Questions
03:25:42 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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[johnthiel]

I've been listening to Dr. Seheult for years. I'm a respiratory therapist and have been sharing his message of sunlight. So glad to see him on this platform.

[jopo]

Ironically, this video about improving the immune system might go viral

[simplycynth.]

Dr. Roger Seheult is incredibly knowledgeable. Thrilled to see this long awaited collab happening!

[MP-]

This was a FANTASTIC episode - I called my children and said if I ever do have to be in a hospital get me a window bed - no matter what - hoping of course this never happens - light every morning is my new plan - thank you both

[mimosa]

I was at my best health during the Covid lockdown when I had no choice but had to work in my tiny garden every day. I had a good sweat even by pulling the weeds let alone digging a hole for my rose plant. The muscles had a kind of warm and quiet soreness that made a hot bath divine. Then I just fell asleep in 30 seconds. I realized I was most fortunate to have the opportunity to be close to the soil and the plants and the sunlight. 🍁

[westerntexter]

Both of you are absolutely at the top of your game in all of this Q&A interview.
Forever thanks.

[cassandrabrecht]

Dear Dr. Seheult, please write a book!!

[rezvaneh.faraji]

Wow! Didn’t expect this episode to be this good! Everyone has to listen till the end!

[heatherhunter]

Dr. Roger Seheult a Wealth of Knowledge and Beautiful delivery thank you so much. Hope you return ready for more.

[SebastianGonzalez-fy]

My sister has stage 4 Breast cancer as diagnosis with mets to lymph nodes, diabetes and later developed a rare form call Medullary thyroid cancer, she have just 2 years to live and she never been this scared to die, she just 37, i cry everyday wishing for a miracle to happen. i don't know why I'm saying this here. put me in your prayers.

[hayleyzion]

The fluidity between these two speaking is great!

[willv]

Fan of Dr. Seheult for a long time - this was an A+ conversation 💯!

[EverydayMobilityNow]

Dr. Seheult is my favorite practicing and practical doc in explaining things

[apollocobain]

Worlds are colliding and I love it! Found Dr Seheult 5 years ago and Dr Huberman last year. Could not wait to watch this episode.

[kbelle]

hearing Dr Seheult’s anecdotal story during that 1 hour mark of the 15yr old boy made me tear up at the idea of doing as simple a thing as going out in the sun to feel better.
We really are children of the Earth…sending him good wishes for his improved health and wanting to thank both Dr Seheult and Dr Huberman for this podcast episode…am learning so much.

[mikahspatzierer]

Autoimmunity is an area requiring more attention as autoimmune disorders are on the rise and treatments are only focused on treating symptoms, whereas the causes are still somewhat mysterious

[yaslh]

Absolutely loved this episode! Dr. Seheult was incredibly engaging and did an outstanding job of breaking down the complex physiological nuances of our immune system. His ability to explain such intricate concepts in a clear and relatable way made it easy to understand and appreciate. Thank you for such an enlightening discussion!

[purPlepeoples]

I really appreciate the discussion of the impact of sunlight on my overall wellness. Just learning too about the grave importance of insulin resistance on wellness. I feel like, on YouTube I am able to collect valuable information that will help me to avoid becoming sick - acutely and chronically. As always - sending a huge thank you, Andrew!

[saraferrell]

This is the best Huberman podcast I’ve heard yet! I’m a hydrotherapy tech at a little integrative wellness center in Wyoming. I can’t tell you how pleased I was to hear talk of hydrotherapy and several of the matters we try to teach people at our center!! Thanks for bringing Dr Roger Seheult on the show and introducing me to him!