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Daylight Saving and Your Body Clock
Photo courtesy of Laura Chouette via unsplashAs of March 8th, we need to spring our clocks ahead 1 hour. For many of us this time change wreaks havoc on our body clock! Might we suggest that until we can stop resetting our clocks 2 times each year, try this simple technique to lessen the disruption. About 2 weeks before the time change, start going to sleep 5-10 minutes earlier than usual. The next morning get up 5-10 minutes earlier as well. Continue going to
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24th Feb 2020
Reduce Anxiety for Better Sleep
Getting your 7-8 hours of sleep helps decrease anxiety! According to a Good Housekeeping Wellness Lab study, sleeping less is usually associated with more worry and overthinking things in the dark of night. To get the hours needed, try winding down before bedtime. You can try relaxation, meditation, or exercise to help with the transition. Also, it bears repeating, extinguish all blue light sources 1-2 hours before laying down for the night.
17th Feb 2020
LED and Laser Lights
We've been hearing a lot about lasers and LED light lately. Cold lasers, LEDs, and more are all terms being thrown around. Some lights are safe for home use and some require a license and the use of safety equipment. All of our LED Lights are safe to use at home and are FDA approved. Use them with confidence and see the results.
14th Feb 2020
Sun Joy Packs in the Sunshine
We just got our first Nature Bright Sun Joy.It's a compact little light box that kicks out the sunshine. We like that it can be used as a light box and a task or hobby light too. Just be careful that you have it set to the appropriate setting. Most people only do light therapy with the 10,000 Lux setting in the morning for UP TO 60 minutes. Light therapy should not be done in doses throughout the day but in one dose at the desired time. This gives the brain the
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12th Feb 2020
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Photo courtesy of Linda XU via UnsplashPeople often throw around the term SAD or Seasonal Depression. Have you ever wondered about the details or symptoms of SAD? Well, here is SAD explained.
3rd Feb 2020