#22 How Blue Light Affects Sleep, Brain, Children, Eyesight, Depression, Skin, and More
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#22 How Blue Light Affects Sleep, Brain, Children, Eyesight, Depression, Skin, & More! Short Summary This episode is all about Blue Light. Here we discuss what Blue Light is and...
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This episode is all about Blue Light. Here we discuss what Blue Light is and its effects on sleep, performance, mood, eyesight, aging and more. You'll learn several ways to reduce your risk of Blue Light exposure like investing in Blue Light blocking glasses and "smart" LED lightbulbs or eating leafy greens daily.
For professional Inquiries contact - Jessica jessdogert@gmail.com or Marisa marisa@marisamoon.com
Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. Jessica Dogert and Marisa Moon are not physicians or medical practitioners.
Points of Discussion:
What is Blue Light?
Benefits of Blue Light during the day
Negative effects of Blue Light at night:
- It suppresses melatonin.
- It throws off circadian rhythm.
- It exacerbates behavioral issues in children.
- It can lead to depression, weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, digital eye strain, retinal distress, macular degeneration and premature aging.
Take Action. Here's how:
Download the f.lux app on laptops and desktops
Utilize the Night Shift iPhone function or Blue Light filter on Androids
Eat leafy greens daily for healthy vision.
Commit to no electronics rule 1-2 hours before bed.
Invest in Lighting Science brand "smart" LED lightbulbs and Blue Light blocking glasses. Cheap orange-tinted glasses can be found on Amazon, or stylish clear glasses from Felix Gray.
Intro/Exit Music - Ukulele Whistle by Scott Holmes
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