This episode is all about how light from phones, screens and even indicator lights is seriously screwing with melatonin and ruining your sleep

 

 

 

Blue wavelengths activate special receptors in the retina, telling your brain what time it is. Specifically, blue says it's midday and you should be staying awake. LED lights in screens, phones and even little indicator lights have huge amounts of blue because it makes the light look white. Researches shows that this can impact your melatonin levels, making it harder to sleep and altering your circadian rhythm. 

Here's some awesome science to check out

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2627884/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side

https://goingcrunchynotcrazy.com/2018/03/29/blue-light-is-wrecking-your-sleep/

 

What can I do to fix it!?!

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F.lux is FREE 
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Glasses
Here's the TrueDarks I have for night time viewing
And the daytime TrueDarks that I'm lusting after

LED indicator and small screen covers 

 

This week's New Crunchy Thing I Did

Bentonite clay mask did not go well for me.  I'm too sensitive. 

But Mushrooms are AMAZING
Check out these cool products that I'm using (& LOVING). 

Four Sigmatic 
This company is incredible. The founder seriously knows his stuff, is committed to quality and education, and his stuff is freaking delicious. Try the Mushroom Hot Chocolate.