In our journey towards better healthy well-being and longevity, sleep quality continues to play a crucial role. Yet, achieving restful sleep can often feel like deflecting radiation away from our sleep environment, filled with extrinsic interruptions that impact our health perception and overall well-being. This time, we will explore together the importance of sleep hygiene and how managing external disturbances can significantly improve our sleep quality and contribute to a healthier, longer life.
Sleep hygiene refers to the practices and habits that are necessary to have good nighttime sleep quality and full daytime alertness. It's about creating the optimal sleep environment and establishing routines that promote restful and uninterrupted sleep. This includes maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, creating a comfortable sleep environment, and avoiding stimulants like caffeine and electronics before bedtime. On top of these foundational choices, there has to be another layer of protection, in order to enable the sleep itself to be efficiently restful.
Extrinsic interruptions are external factors that disrupt our sleep. These can range from environmental factors, such as noise and light, to lifestyle choices, such as screen time and dietary habits.
Many of us can be found using our phones or tablets right before bed. The blue light emitted from screens can interfere with melatonin production, a hormone that regulates sleep. Additionally, electronic devices emit electromagnetic fields (EMF) that can disturb our sleep cycles. Deflecting radiation away from our sleep environment by turning off devices or keeping them out of the bedroom can help improve sleep quality.
What’s the catch?
Understanding the importance of proper sleep hygiene given the data about EMF interactions with sleep is only the first step in this journey. Naturally, a common thought is to leave the phone and other electronic devices outside of the bedroom and avoid their use completely. While this thought might suit some people, the vast majority of us will probably find this solution quite radical. We all need to be available during the night from time to time; some get their sleep assistance with white, green, or brown noise, others use sleep tracking apps, etc. Moreover, although an analog alarm clock is an option, some people prefer their phone as the alarm source.
Unlike before, these days all of the above can be achieved without the risk of EMF exposure during sleep yet without taking your phone out and away. With the Elvy Charger, one can sleep while charging the phone right on the nightstand, next to your head, while deflecting up to 95% of EMF radiation away and reducing blue light exposure, all at once.
When sleep hygiene is not prioritized properly, the quality of our sleep suffers, leading to various negative outcomes:
Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to numerous health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and overall reduced longevity. Poor sleep affects our mental and emotional health, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and decreased cognitive function, negatively influencing one’s overall healthy well-being. Lack of quality sleep can alter our perception of health, making us feel more fatigued and less capable of handling daily stressors.
We can create an optimal sleep environment that enhances our sleep hygiene, by making smart choices, deflecting radiation away and addressing other extrinsic interruptions. Achieving better sleep hygiene, in turn, leads to better sleep quality, improved health perception, and ultimately, greater longevity and healthy well-being. Adopting these practices may seem small, but they have a significant impact on our overall quality of life.
Remember, a good night's sleep is not just a luxury, it's a necessity for a healthier, longer life. So, let's prioritize sleep hygiene and deflect those disruptions for the sake of our well-being.
Wishing you a good night’s sleep
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