04/02/2015 - Yawnder

Melatonin Shades

08/18/202404/02/2015 by Ben Trapskin

It’s 8:21 in Minneapolis, Minnesota right now and the sun has set. I am posting this review from my laptop in my bedroom with the lights on. What makes tonight different is that I’m wearing my new Melatonin Shades. These glasses are designed to block out blue light that suppresses natural melatonin production. It is now well documented that screen time at night before bed is bad for quality sleep. Staring at a screen, no matter how small, will emit blue light that tells your body to stay awake. Wearing the Melatonin Shades, my body does not get that message which makes it that much easier to sleep.

So why not just take a melatonin pill instead? I do use melatonin pills on an occasional basis but the effects of long term usage aren’t really known and I am hesitant to use sleeping supplements habitually.

The Melatonin Shades should provide the same benefits. As a plus, it’s a one time cost as opposed to pills that you consume.

The Melatonin Shades themselves are very comfortable and they make everything have a yellow tinge to it. They are perfectly appropriate for using your laptop or phone but I probably wouldn’t want to watch TV for an extended period of time with them.

I can see these glasses being very useful for people who work overnight shifts and need to start their sleep routine during daylight hours.

So far I am very happy with the Melatonin Shades and recommend them to people who just can’t part with their electronics in the bedroom.

Sleep Hacking Tools Polyphasic Sleep

08/18/202404/02/2015 by Ben Trapskin

A person lying in bed reaches out to touch an alarm clock on a nightstand. The alarm clock displays "7:00." The image has text overlay that reads "SLEEP HACKING." The background is dimly lit, suggesting early morning or nighttime.

Entrepreneur has another article on the latest trends and research on sleep or sleep hacking. Despite all the claims, the doctor in this article says there’s really no way you can function optimally on a reduced sleep schedule. The article covers the latest sleep hacking gadgets and trends in sleep hacking including poyphasic sleep.

Polyphasic is a method of sleeping in small increments usually no longer an hour at a time so that you aren’t sleeping at all for long periods. People who practice polyphasic sleep say that they can function on less that 5 hours of sleep per day. Polyphasic sleep was made popular in pop culture by Kramer from Seinfeld who tried it, with poor results!

There are claimes that Tesla and DaVinci also practiced polyphasic sleep but there is really little evidence to back this up.

It will be interesting to see what technology actually is effective in promoting sleep efficiency and sleep quality. I don’t think the sleep hacking trend is going to die down anytime soon. However, I would warn against trying to achieve polyphasic sleep as few if any who try it find it successful and there’s emerging research that your brain is doing work while you are sleeping. People who get the recommended 8 hours of good quality sleep have better memories and moods.

Live and Sleep Mattress Review

08/18/202404/02/2015 by Ben Trapskin

A person lies on their side on a well-made bed, wearing a blue sports bra and black leggings. The white mattress has a green trim and sits on a gray base. Beside the bed are decorative pillows, a woven rug, and a bowl of oranges on a nearby table—an idyllic scene perfect for any Live and Sleep Mattress Review.

UPDATE: Check out my official Live and Sleep Mattress Review HERE! The Live and Sleep Mattress is a very new company in the start-up mattress space. They are headquartered out of Nevada. Similar to Tuft&Needle, YogaBed and Leesa, they also have a philanthropic angle where they have partnered with the National Alliance to End Homelessness … Read more

New Sleep Infographic from Donal O’Conghaile

07/01/201704/02/2015 by Ben Trapskin

Looking to maximize your sleep time? The latest sleep infographic below from Donal gives very specific instructions on what you should be doing throughout the day to ensure you have the best night’s sleep. Unlike other sleep infographics, this sleep infographic is very specific about what you need to do. Most sleep infographics are full of statistics about the general population which really doesn’t seem to help much in terms of actually learning how to sleep better.

This may be something you could post in your bedroom just as a remind of how important sleep really is. I think it should be in every doctor’s office to show patients. It’s amazing how many maladies stem from lack of sleep and being tired all the time.

Children’s hospital builds sleep app – BBC News

05/31/202504/02/2015 by Ben Trapskin

A close-up photo of a smartphone screen displaying an app icon. The icon features a cartoon image of a smiling child sleeping with "Zzz" above their head, set against a black background. Below the image, text reads "Kids Sleep Doctor," highlighting this effective sleep app for children.

Evelina Children’s Hospital in London developed a sleep app for parents to help get their children a good night’s rest. The sleep app for children is called, “Kid’s Sleep Doctor. This will probably be the first in a long line of sleep apps for children. Children’s hospital builds sleep app – BBC News.