{"id":8664,"date":"2017-02-27T12:58:38","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T20:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hellotech.com\/?p=8664"},"modified":"2021-06-29T03:24:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T10:24:49","slug":"sleep-friendly-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/sleep-friendly-lights","title":{"rendered":"Sleep-Friendly Lights Will Fight Your Insomnia And Help You Fall Asleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re often having difficulty falling asleep, you likely have a few go-to options: teas, pills, creams, apps, etc. Some even go through therapy to overcome sleeplessness. What if you could use the very lights that keep you awake to make you feel drowsy? It may sound odd, but there are already sleep-friendly lights designed to help you sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Science Behind Sleep-Friendly Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re all exposing ourselves to varying degrees of artificial light every day and such exposure may affect us in different ways. For instance, stare at the bright, bluish light from your TV or smartphone and you\u2019ll probably feel less sleepy at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re also probably aware that light wrecks your circadian rhythm<\/a>, that internal clock that tells your body when it\u2019s time to sleep, eat, or wake up. That\u2019s why doctors have been telling us time and again to turn off the lights if the mission is to catch some zzz\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So why do artificial lights make us less drowsy? It\u2019s because they emanate a bluish light that signals the body to stop producing melatonin – a hormone that’s largely credited for helping you doze off. Sleep-friendly lights don\u2019t produce that bluish tinge so your sleeping pattern doesn\u2019t get disrupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes that possible is the fact that such fixtures are built with filters that remove most blue light while maintaining substantial brightness. While all these may sound like tall claims, NASA and the International Space Stations actually use such bulbs to afford astronauts healthy sleep cycles without medicinal intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Sleep-Friendly Lights Available Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Desperate to get your kids and yourself back to enjoying normal sleep cycles? Know which options may be worth your while. Here are some good ones at your disposal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lighting Science\u2019s Good Night Light ($19.99)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lacking substantial amounts of blue light, the Lighting Science Good Night LED Household Light Bulbs<\/a> produce light that prepares the body for sleep. Its makers recommend you use the bulb in a partially open fixture or lamp two hours before you hit the sack. With proper use, this light bulb could get you back to a natural circadian rhythm sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIFX Original A21 ($98.99)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Incredibly versatile, the LIFX Original A21 Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb<\/a> does more than just set timers and lighting \u201cprograms\u201d in your home. Set its light to red (yes, it can change to countless hues) and you\u2019ll trick your body into thinking there is little to no light present in the bedroom. Consequently, your natural response is to feel like curling up in bed and head off to dreamland. Now that\u2019s one way to hasten the production of melatonin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GoodVibes Sleep Activator ($59)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Inspired by yoga techniques, the Hilo’s GoodVibes Sleep Activator <\/a>combines rhythmic breathing and warm lighting to encourage deep slumber. Place on your bedside table and let its gentle lights lull you to sleep using the renowned 4-7-8 method. What\u2019s that, you ask? Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n