Toxins & Metals Causing Osteoporosis? Benefits of Red Light Therapy w/ Dr. Vivian Chen, MD + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Toxins & Metals Causing Osteoporosis? Benefits of Red Light Therapy w/ Dr. Vivian Chen, MD + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Think about the everyday products you use around you. Could they be affecting your health quietly?

The air fresheners that fill your home with pleasant scents and the cookware you use to prepare your favorite dishes—could these common items actually be sources of hidden toxins?

And what does this mean for your bone health?

Discover the answers in this episode!

Join us as Dr. Vivian Chen sheds light on the often-overlooked ways our surroundings mess with our health. We're not just talking smog and plastic bottles here. You'll be surprised at what eats away at your well-being every day.

Episode Details

Episode Timeline
  • 0:00 Episode start
  • 1:31 A brief introduction to Dr. Vivian Chen
  • 2:42 Her unique background, influenced by her daughter's health challenges and her own
  • 7:15 Discussion on her current practice and approach to medicine
  • 8:33 Limitations of the current medical model for providing holistic patient care
  • 12:57 Her personal health journey and lifestyle changes
  • 16:20 Identifying common sources of toxin exposure for the average person
  • 21:15 Recommendations for reducing toxin exposure in daily life
  • 22:03 Checking tap water quality and making safer drinking choices
  • 23:01 Healthy kitchen swaps to reduce toxins
  • 27:14 Safety and effectiveness of ceramic cookware
  • 30:01 Tips for transitioning away from nonstick pans to healthier cooking options
  • 32:21 The impact of toxins on bone health
  • 36:28 Dr. Chen's passion for red light therapy and the founding of LUMEBOX
  • 41:52 Evidence-based benefits of red light therapy
  • 45:00 Design and features of the LUMEBOX
  • 47:01 Using red and near-infrared light options
  • 49:17 Practical uses of the LUMEBOX for health
  • 50:42 Guidance on the optimal distance for using red light therapy for different effects
  • 54:39 Eye protection and safety with red light therapy
  • 59:01 The benefits of red light therapy for bone health
  • 1:01:14 Where to find Dr. Vivian Chen
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About the guest

Dr. Vivian Chen is a UK-trained medical doctor with 15 years of clinical experience. Before moving to the San Francisco Bay area in the US, she was board-certified in the UK in both internal medicine and family practice.

Her world turned upside down when her daughter was hospitalized soon after being born with symptoms no doctor could figure out. Through conducting her research, she was able to help her daughter recover. She also realized that the many years of chronic fatigue, acne, and brain fog she had were due to environmental toxicity. This opened the world of root causes she had never considered before as a conventional medical doctor.

When she moved to San Francisco, she decided to make it her mission to help people reduce their toxin load because she believes environmental toxins to be one important root cause not enough doctors are talking about. She educates via her online platform, Plateful Health, and also co-founded a red light therapy company called LUMEBOX.

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