How Blue Light Impacts Your Sleep, Health, and Mood, With Dr. Martin Moore-Ede

The Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast

Summary

Have you ever wondered why you feel so groggy and tired after spending hours scrolling on your phone or laptop at night?

The blue light emitted from our electronic devices and LED lights is disrupting our natural circadian rhythms, leading to sleep issues, increased disease risks, and other adverse health effects. This episode explores practical solutions to reduce blue light exposure and improve overall well-being.

Listen now to this eye-opening conversation with The Light Doctor, Dr. Martin Moore-Ede and take the first step towards reclaiming your natural sleep-wake cycle and overall health.

Takeaways

• LED lights emit blue light in the evening, which can disrupt our sleep, and immune system, and increase the risk of various health problems.
• Sunlight and outdoor exposure are crucial for our health, and spending time outside in the morning can have significant benefits.
• Blue blocking glasses can be effective in reducing the harmful effects of blue light, but it's important to choose glasses that block the right type of blue light.
• Daylight saving time and time zones can have negative effects on our health, and living on our natural sun cycle would be ideal.
• Simple solutions to mitigate the effects of artificial light include getting outside during the day, using zero-blue light bulbs at night, and avoiding exposure to blue light from screens.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Problem with LED Lights 06:47 The Harmful Effects of Blue Light 09:32 The Importance of Sunlight and Outdoor Exposure 10:40 The Damaging Effects of Staring at Smartphone Screens 11:45 The Health Benefits of Outdoor Light Exposure 12:53 The Effectiveness of Blue Blocking Glasses 15:00 The Impact of Daylight Saving Time and Time Zones 18:14 The Mental Health Impacts of Artificial Light 19:40 The Simple Solutions to Mitigate the Effects 22:01 The Convincing Evidence and the Need for Change 24:42 The Future of Healthy Lighting Solutions 26:13 The Importance of Testing and Finding the Right Lights 27:28 The Book 'The Light Doctor' and Where to Find It 28:35 Conclusion

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