Science tells us getting consistent good sleep is one the most important things you can do for your whole health.

Research also shows that the blue light emitted from the devices we use constantly can disrupt our sleep significantly.

Blue light is a wavelength of light that’s also emitted from the sun. It’s a wavelength that helps with alertness. When we expose ourselves to this type of light at night, we can disrupt our body’s natural circadian rhythms and put ourselves at risk for a host of negative issues.

For example, exposing ourselves to high energy blue light before bed disrupts melatonin production. Melatonin is a hormone made in our brain and is in charge of healthy sleep-wake cycles. When cyclic melatonin secretion is disrupted, it can lead to a lot of specific metabolic derangements in the body which can increase your chances for issues like weight gain, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, sleep disorders, and mental health issues (including depression and anxiety).

So do yourself a favor and get off your screens at least an hour before bedtime.

I know it’s difficult, but your body, mind, and spirit will thank you!

Resources:

https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-quality-life-22798/

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1281571/full

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.943108/full

https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/sleep/2023/how-blue-light-affects-our-ability-to-sleep-112723