May 29, 2021Sleep Hygiene

DIM YOUR LIGHTS IN THE EVENING FOR A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP

Light stimulates alertness. That’s a good thing first thing in the morning, but during the evening it can cause sleep disruption. When darkness descends at the end of the day, the light sensitive cells in our retinas signal our brains that it’s time to prepare for sleep. The pineal gland switches “on” and begins producing melatonin (aka the sleep ho …

May 29, 2021Sleep Accessories

SOUND DAMPENING CURTAINS AND HOW THEY WORK

One of the simplest solutions to keeping noise at bay is to use sound dampening curtains. Steven Woods from  Yorkshire Fabric Shop  explains how they work. There’s a sense of serenity when you come home after a busy day at work and enjoy a quiet, relaxing night. But we are often disturbed by sounds of passing vehicles, music blaring from ano …

May 29, 2021General

BRIGHT LIGHT IN THE MORNING BENEFICIAL FOR TRYPTOPHAN LEVELS

Scientists have long known that light stimulates alertness and helps to reset our  circadian rhythms . But a study published in the  Journal of Physiological Anthropology  confirms that bright light early in the morning can also aid tryptophan levels. Tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin which is itself a precursor to melatonin. The hig …

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