Sleep Problems

Tip 3. Get plenty of natural light and some exercise in the day Exposing yourself bright, natural daylight in the day for about 15 minutes, has been shown help support your circadian rhythm to distinguish the difference between night and day and so help you regulate your sleep patterns so you get used to better…

Tip 2. Restricting artificial light to support your sleep patterns Another way of restricting artificial light, which can affect your melatonin production – the hormone that helps to regulate your sleep, is wearing amber tinted glasses. Great for putting on when you switch on the lights at home and also to use when using screens…

I’ve had a few patients recently with sleeping difficulties so thought I’d run a few posts with helpful tips: Tip 1. Restrict artificial light at night The light emitted from artificial light can disrupt the production of melatonin, which is the main hormone involved in sleep regulation. At home, this light primarily comes from screens…