An Expert Guide to Fine-tuning your Circadian Rhythm for Better Sleep
What if your best night’s sleep started with what you did in the daytime?
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Updated: September 23, 2024
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Updated: September 23, 2024
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Circadian rhythms are heavily influenced by light exposure, with morning sunlight being crucial for energy and mood regulation.
Nutrition plays a significant role in supporting circadian rhythms, emphasizing consistent meal times aligned with daylight hours and avoiding late-night eating.
Consistency in sleep schedules, even on weekends, is important, but flexibility is acceptable as long as major disruptions are avoided.
Artificial light at night can disrupt sleep by blocking melatonin production; using amber or red lighting and blue light filters can help.
Maintaining a regular sleep schedule and maximizing natural light exposure are key strategies for managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during darker months.