Expose yourself to the sun for 20 to 30 minutes daily, ideally when the sun is low, to capture near-infrared light (particularly at 850 nm) which penetrates the body to recharge mitochondria and increase overall energy.

noli's read

The idea that near-infrared light stimulates cellular activity is based on fascinating scientific foundations. A controlled study published in 2025 in the journal *Scientific Reports* by researcher Glen Jeffery shows that skin exposure to a wavelength of 850 nm produces surprising systemic effects, for example by improving visual function even when the eyes are completely protected from radiation. Furthermore, decades of fundamental research conducted by specialist Tiina Karu confirm that our energy powerhouses, the mitochondria, actively absorb these wavelengths to stimulate their energy production. However, claiming that infrared light 'literally traverses the entire body' is a physical extrapolation: while photons can be measured through the thorax, the vast majority of the energy is rapidly absorbed or scattered by superficial tissues. Finally, although local and systemic biological effects are real, the direct link between short daily exposure to low-angle sunlight and an immediate boost in general energy or vitality has not yet been demonstrated by large-scale clinical studies in humans.

the sources

1. 1Wunsch A, Matuschka K 2014