Light Guide to Better Sleep Part 5

Avoid Damage from Blue Screens

Using Incandescent or Halogen Light bulbs (See Part 6 and 7 for specific recommendations) in key areas of your house can really help to balance the spectrum of light your body needs.  But the evening hours are when modern technology can really confuse your body into thinking it’s still midday.   The following suggestions are important to do as much as possible.

1.        Get light outside during the morning and evening, every day, if you can!

2.        Avoid sunscreen and get sunshine at off-peak hours in midsummer to boost Vitamin D (and avoid sunburns).  Use an App called DMinder to track your Vitamin D and the availability at different times of the year. Don’t be afraid of getting a healthy tan.

3.        Use Blue Blocking Glasses if you are going to have a lot of screen time (TV, phone, tablet, computer, gaming, etc) in the evening. https://www.blockbluelight.com/blogs/news/computer-glasses-benefits?

4.        Red-Shift your screens at dusk, or better yet all the time.  Consider f.lux or Iris software. https://www.blockbluelight.com/blogs/news/how-to-turn-your-iphone-screen-red

5.        Use red or full spectrum lighting at night, and avoid blue screens in the evening.

6.        Keep the bedroom dark for sleeping, avoid screen time in bed, and use blackout shades or a sleep mask.  Light is absorbed through the skin as well as the eyes, so full dark is best.

7.        Invest in better technology like the Daylight Tablet https://theemfguy.com/092/

When it comes to light, it’s more about what not to do.  If you avoid a few bad habits at night, you might find your sleep quality and timing both improve.

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