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Sleeping Gadgets

USE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES Certain models of in-ear headphones are designed to isolate outside noise by 35dB. Best used for airplane rides, studying, or while meditating to Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones  Etymotic ER-6i  Sony Fontopia in-ear headphones USE A BRIGHT LIGHT ALARM Everyone has their preferred method of waking up. If jumping out of the bed to an obnoxious buzz isn’t your thing, then you might prefer a light alarm. Light alarms wake you up with, well, light. The light gradually increases in intensity for an easy transition into wakefulness. USE A SUN BOX Sunlight resets the body clock and stabilizes circadian rhythm, which promotes proper timing...

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Optimize Your Sleep Environment

SLEEP IN COMPLETE DARKNESS The tiniest amount of light can disrupt circadian rhythm and your pineal gland’s production of melatonin and serotonin. LEDs from alarm clocks and computers, although dim, actually do have a measurable effect on sleep quality. Darker sleep increases melatonin which increases sleep quality and promotes good health. Turn off or cover all LEDs. If you wake up to go to the bathroom, turning the light on will immediately cease all production of melatonin. Don’t drink water to the point where you have to wake up at night. It seems like a small detail, but the pineal gland really is that sensitive. Sleep masks SLEEP IN THE COLD Temperature is closely linked with circadian...

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