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www.AbbysHealthFood.com | # 59| Page 7 function (all 3 major roles that melatonin is involved in preventing). 4. Depression People whose melatonin levels are suppressed, and whose body clocks are modified by light exposure are also more prone to depression. Lack of sleep interferes with our neurotransmitters and can ultimately lead to a decline in synaptic signaling between neurons, which normally regulate our mood. 5. Weight Gain By disrupting our melatonin production and sleep cycles, smartphone light emissions at night can also mess with the hormones that control hunger, increasing the risk of obesity. According to Dr. Siegel, lack of sleep can ruin your insulin levels, which directly affects your body's metabolism. If your metabolism is messed up, then your weight will be, too. Getting less than seven hours of sleep at night can also prevent our glial cells from cleaning up the toxins that our brain cells produce. In over 95% of people, these toxins remain in the body and not surprisingly, contribute to weight gain. 6. Disrupts The Brain Not getting enough sleep caused by smartphone light can also make it harder to learn and may leave you distracted and impair your memory the next day. When comparing the brain of sleep-deprived individuals with those who have received plenty of sleep, scientists have found reduced metabolism and blood flow in multiple brain regions. This results in impaired cognitive function and behavior. How To Fix The Problem? If you want to improve your sleep and reduce the effects that blue light has on your eyes, there are a couple of things that you can do. 1. Invest in A High-Quality Pair of Blue Light Blocking Glasses If being on computers and smartphones is a part of your job, then you very likely can't just give up your dependency on these devices. Thankfully, a solution exists. Blue light blocking glasses! I've been using blue light blocking glasses for a couple of years now, and the difference it has made on eye strain is phenomenal. Plus, I can use them at night and not be worried that my melatonin production and sleep quality will be reduced as a result. If you don't want to leave the comforts of your own home, you can purchase your own blue light blocking glasses. 2. Shut Off Electronics 1-2 Hours Before Bed Unfortunately, being glued to your screen before bedtime can be incredibly addicting and comforting in a sense. Almost ritualistic to be honest. I remember when I used to check all the pages that I followed in the wee hours of the night. Quitting had to be done cold turkey. Once you realize the negative benefits being on the phone before bed has on your health, you shouldn't have any problem quitting. Try shutting off your electronics 30 minutes before bedtime, and then gradually increase this amount of time until you no longer depend on your phone or computer 1-2 hours before bed. 3. Turn Off The Lights Try turning off your lights or dimming your lights a few hours before bed. This will tell your brain that it's getting dark out, and that melatonin should be released (and thus, help you sleep). You can try stringing up some red LED Christmas lights where you still need light around the house. Red light is much easier on our eyes at night and will allow you to relax and settle down than feel on high alert (which is how most traditional lighting makes us feel). The Bottom Line Artificial blue light is one of the major reasons so many people struggle with sleeping issues today. It interferes with the brain's natural ability to signal 'bedtime' and release melatonin to help us get to sleep. If you find yourself on your phone or computer into the wee hours of the night, consider using some blue light blocking glasses. Alternatively, developing healthier habits like dimming lights and weaning yourself off electronics 1-2 hours before bed could make all the difference in helping you fall asleep more quickly and efficiently. When the blue light from electronics interferes with this, it completely throws our bodies off guard. Concentrated omega-3s in tasty, zero-sugar gummies for comprehensive support. * Better For You