Red Light Therapy Spa LLC

  Red Light Therapy Spa LLC and Michigan Accident Care Coordinators, LLC (MACC) are thrilled to announce that Dr. Robert Rees, DO , has joined our practice three days a week at our Flint location: 1295 S Linden Rd., Ste. F, Flint, MI 48532 . Owned and operated by Mr. Tracy G.J. Congdon , a proud US Army Veteran who serves as the primary Care Coordinator and red light therapy practitioner, MACC is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for accident recovery and overall wellness. About Dr. Robert Rees Dr. Rees brings a passion for making a meaningful difference in his patients' lives through family medicine. A lifelong Michigan resident, he has delivered high-quality care in rural settings since 2006, blending traditional and integrative approaches to offer personalized treatment options. After graduating from Northern Michigan University, Dr. Rees earned his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed training in a clos...

  The Power of Black Coffee: Why Your Morning Brew Could Be a Health Game-Changer Imagine starting your day with a simple, steaming cup of pure black coffee—no sugar, no cream, just bold flavor and a burst of energy. Beyond the ritual and the caffeine kick, this unadorned drink is packed with compounds that research increasingly links to better health and longer life. Why Black Coffee Edges Out the Sweetened Versions Adding milk, sugar, or cream transforms coffee into a treat, but it also adds calories, saturated fats, and sugars that can offset benefits. A 2025 study found that black coffee (or with minimal additives) was associated with a 14% lower risk of all-cause mortality compared to heavily sweetened versions. Black coffee delivers just about 5 calories per cup, preserving antioxidants like chlorogenic acids without interference from dairy or sugar. Living Longer: The Link to Reduced Mortality Large-scale studies consistently show coffee drinkers outlive non-drinkers. A meta...

  The Healing Power of Forest Bathing: A Science-Backed Guide to Shinrin-Yoku Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in Japanese, translates to "taking in the forest atmosphere." Originating in Japan in the 1980s as a public health practice, it involves slow, mindful immersion in a natural environment—typically among trees—to promote physical and mental well-being. Unlike hiking, which focuses on exercise or reaching a destination, forest bathing emphasizes sensory connection and relaxation. Why It Works: The Science Behind the Benefits Research consistently shows that forest bathing triggers measurable physiological changes. Exposure to forested environments lowers stress hormones like cortisol, reduces blood pressure and heart rate, improves heart-rate variability (HRV), and enhances parasympathetic nervous system activity (the "rest-and-digest" mode). A key mechanism is phytoncides —antimicrobial volatile organic compounds released by trees (especially evergreens lik...