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 Hygiene

A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP BEGINS THE MOMENT YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING

Have you been outside today? Researchers from the Lighting Research Center in New York have found that a good dose of morning light — from either the sun or an artificial source — makes office workers sleep better and feel less stressed and depressed, compared to those subjected to low light. Scientists confirm we need exposure to light during t …

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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