#354: The Endless Benefits of Red Light Therapy for Moms & Kids with Dr. Genevieve Newton of Fringe

Struggling with eczema, psoriasis, muscle pain, wrinkles, or slow wound healing? Red light therapy is a powerful, non-invasive solution that supports faster recovery, reduces inflammation, and promotes skin health—all in the comfort of your home. In this episode, we uncover how this therapy works, why so many parents are turning to it, and how it can help both you and your children thrive.

Dr. Genevieve Newton, the Scientific Director at Fringe, discusses the science behind red, blue, and near-infrared light, sharing research-backed benefits for everything from soothing sore muscles to speeding up healing after burns or injuries. Plus, we explore practical ways to use red light therapy for common pediatric concerns, helping you make informed choices for your family's health.

If you’re looking for safe, effective ways to support healing and wellness for your kids (and yourself!), this episode is for you.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• Red light therapy for pain relief

• Eczema and psoriasis relief

• How it supports brain health, including ADHD and Autism

• How it supports immune health

• Wound healing, skin health, and scar reduction

• What to look for in a device and what to avoid in popular devices

• Protocols for how to use it with your family

Show Notes:

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• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s Substack Mindset + Metabolism where women can learn how to nourish their bodies, hit their health and body composition goals, and become the most vibrant version of themselves. 

• Listen to today’s episode on our website

Dr. Genevieve Newton, DC, PhD  spent close to 20 years as a researcher and educator in the field of nutritional sciences before joining Fringe as its Scientific Director. Gen’s job is to “bring the science” that supports Fringe’s products and education. She is passionate about all things Fringe, and is a deep believer in healing body, mind and spirit using the gifts of the natural world. 

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Our mission is a simple, but important one: To create products, content, and community centered around healing. 

To do good things.

We are the team at Fringe. We are a curious, passionate, outer-edge-living, nature-dwelling, music-loving, drum-beating group of fire-starting humans. We share stories about the powerful ways our ancestors healed, and provide solutions for utilizing their wisdom in our modern world. 

We are passionate about connecting today’s science to those powerful healing stories from our past. We dive into natural health topics and provide the science behind all the things your grandmother’s grandmother did to heal – like making sure the cells in our body get the energy they need from the incredible power of light.

Thanks for being a part of this journey with us. 

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