183: From Dentistry to Photobiomodulation: The Science of Light as Medicine with Dr. Praveen Arany

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube & RumbleJoin our FREE CommunityWhat would it take for a non-invasive, evidence-backed healing modality to become standard of care — when the evidence already exists, the mechanisms are understood, and the patients are benefiting? That's the question at the heart of this conversation with Dr. Praveen Arany, one of the world's leading researchers in photobiomodulation.Dr. Arany started as a dentist looking for ways to help patients heal faster after oral surgery. A paper about light-accelerated wound healing caught his attention. He was skeptical. He's spent the 27 years since proving it works. He now holds six patents, has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers with more than 11,000 citations, and his lab at the University at Buffalo discovered one of the core mechanisms by which therapeutic light stimulates wound healing — a light-sensitive amino acid in the growth factor TGF-beta.In this episode, we talk about how light interacts with the body at the cellular level, the three established mechanisms of photobiomodulation, why there's a meaningful distinction between light as a supplement and light as a clinical intervention, and why 35 randomized controlled trials haven't been enough to get this treatment into cancer wards. We also get into practice-based research networks, the case for a rigorous quantum biology journal, and what Dr. Arany thinks the next generation of practitioners and researchers needs most.Recorded on the International Day of Light. That felt right.Timestamps00:00 Light as Medicine00:27 Meet Dr. Praveen Arany05:54 Why Light Healing Matters09:22 How Photobiomodulation Works12:25 Wellness vs Therapy Dosing17:37 Red Light Therapy Goes Mainstream20:41 Regulation, Innovation, and Health Claims23:55 Education in the AI Era35:52 Publishing Barriers in PBM Research41:17 Why Doctors Often Miss the Science42:48 The Clinical Evidence for PBM43:48 Research Rejection and Funding Challenges46:21 Quantum Biology Breakthroughs51:14 Why Patients Want More Options 52:29 Barriers to Care in Universities54:57 Making PBM More Credible57:20 Building a New Scientific Journal01:03:17 Practice-Based Research01:11:47 The Vision With Unlimited Funding01:15:12 Final Thanks and OutroConnect with Dr. Praveen AranyWebsite: https://dental.buffalo.edu/faculty/ubprofilehomepage.html?ubit=praranyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-arany-1423807/Socials: @arany_labResources MentionedDr. Praveen Arany — University at Buffalo Faculty ProfileDr. Praveen Arany on LinkedInWorld Association of Photobiomodulation Therapy (WALT)Northwell Health Quantum Biology ForumIAQB Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN)All QBC episodes, show notes, and link to the water machineConnect with The Reverse Aging Club: On Substack: reverseagingclub.substack.comVisit The Reverse Aging Club: reverseaging.clubJoin us for a weekly live hang out, Thursdays at 12noon ET https://zoom.us/meeting/register/j_07VPOWRbWYtZWbimO9bgInstitute of Applied Quantum BiologyRAC is a proud supporter of the non profit Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a 501c3 dedicated to integrating quantum and circadian biology into health and wellness practice. Without ipublic support this science will take decades to become widely adopted.Donate to launch JAQB: https://givebutter.com/AQBjournallaunchYou can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationPodcast website: reverseaging.clubTools we use: https://qbcpod.com/products/Recommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/reverseagingclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheReverseAgingClubwithMeredithOkeX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy