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2018-01-08 13:46

As part of my series on sleep, I decided to add some information in the video format through Dtube. Click on the picture above ^^ to watch.

First, it is essential to define a keyword:

Melatonin- A hormone, secreted by the brain, to induce rest and sleep like state. This hormone is also a potent antioxidant which helps scavenge free radicals that accumulate in the body and cause oxidative stress.

So, how does melatonin fit into sleep, and, can we manipulate this hormone?

This question is essential to our understanding of sleep, so, I suggest you watch the video above. I will also provide links for further reading below.

Ways to mitigate the Effect of Bluelight on our Sleep:

Computer monitors, mobile phones and t.v.'s all emit this energizing blue light. It is for this reason that Apple Inc integrated the 'nightshift' function to their mobile OS.

This setting turns all the blue, sleep-disrupting, light into Red light. The longer wavelength of the Red-light does not influence melatonin secretion.

Other applications which do the same job are:

f.lux compatible with Windows computers, Mac, Android, and IOS.

Twilight, a favorite for Android users.