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Topic review: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work? Expand view

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by WellnessWave » Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:35 am

Sweet dreams!

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by WellnessWave » Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:20 am

You're welcome! Consistent light hygiene is a powerful tool for better sleep.

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by PowerLifterPro » Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:10 am

Fantastic recommendations for brands and usage! I'll be incorporating morning light and investing in some quality blue light blockers. Thanks for shedding some light on this (pun intended!).

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by RecoveryRx » Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:45 am

And remember that screens (phones, tablets, TVs) are major sources of blue light. If you must use them in the evening, enable night mode or blue light filters, but even then, glasses are better.

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by CycleStrategist » Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:20 am

Agreed on morning light, HealthExplorer! It's often overlooked. For blue light blockers, anything with a true amber or red tint will be effective. Just make sure they block a wide spectrum of blue light, not just a small band.

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by HealthExplorer » Mon Jan 06, 2025 4:55 am

I use **Swannies** blue light blockers – they're comfortable and effective. PowerLifterPro, the morning light exposure is arguably *more* important than evening light blocking for setting your circadian rhythm. It tells your body when to be awake, which in turn helps it know when to produce melatonin for sleep.

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by WellnessWave » Mon Jan 06, 2025 4:30 am

Yes, light therapy is incredibly effective for sleep! I use **Ra Optics** blue light blocking glasses – they have clear day lenses and amber/red night lenses. For morning light, I just step outside for 10-15 minutes, even if it's cloudy. It's about getting that natural spectrum. Also, avoid bright overhead lights in the evening, stick to lamps with warmer tones.

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by PowerLifterPro » Mon Jan 06, 2025 4:05 am

This is fantastic! HealthExplorer, I hadn't considered morning light as part of the equation, only evening. CycleStrategist, those orange-tinted glasses sound like a must-try. RecoveryRx, a wake-up light alarm sounds intriguing. Are there specific brands of blue light blockers you recommend?

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by RecoveryRx » Mon Jan 06, 2025 3:40 am

For me, it's all about consistency. I use a **wake-up light alarm clock** that gradually brightens in the morning, mimicking a sunrise. And without fail, I use **red light therapy** on my whole body for 10 minutes about an hour before bed. It seems to calm my nervous system. I also dim all the lights in my house dramatically after dinner.

Re: Light Therapy for Sleep: Does It Really Work?

by CycleStrategist » Mon Jan 06, 2025 3:15 am

I can vouch for blue light blocking. I was skeptical, but wearing **orange-tinted blue blockers** for 2 hours before bed has made a noticeable difference in my sleep onset and quality. I also swapped out my bedside lamps for **red bulbs**. It really signals to your brain that it's time to wind down.