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The Health Fix Podcast

Ep 554: Red Light Therapy for Brain, Thyroid & Chronic Inflammation – with Forrest Smith

Broadcast on:
16 Apr 2025

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Forrest Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Kineon—a leading red light therapy device company—to uncover the science behind photobiomodulation and how it can reduce chronic inflammation, improve brain function, support thyroid health, and even influence the vagus nerve.

A former pro rugby player, Forrest shares his personal healing journey from a meniscus tear to full-body recovery—using a powerful blend of infrared lasers and red-light LEDs. Now, he’s on a mission to help others harness this same technology.

Whether you’re struggling with pain, fatigue, brain fog, or thyroid issues—this episode gives you insight into the healing potential of light, especially when targeted precisely.

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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why combining red light LED with infrared laser light therapy delivers deeper, more effective results

  • Red light therapy’s role in clearing out brain waste via glial cell activation

  • How Kineon’s device targets both surface and deep tissue inflammation

  • The science behind photobiomodulation for thyroid and vagus nerve health

  • The mitochondrial energy boost from infrared therapy

  • Key differences between light panels vs. portable wearables

  • How thermography is being used to track red light therapy progress

  • Client results: tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, insomnia relief in 15 mins a day

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