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This Will Lower Cortisol & Improve Sleep — Whalespan

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This Will Lower Cortisol & Improve Sleep

Paul Saladino10m · 2025-10-01

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✓Well SupportedMost individuals do not get enough infrared light exposure.✓Well SupportedUsing incandescent lighting, particularly high-wattage bulbs with significant infrared output, can combat fatigue from indoor work.✓Well SupportedSunlight exposure stimulates nitric oxide release via UVA radiation, which is important for endothelial health and blood vessel function.◐Partially SupportedMacBook screens flicker less noticeably than iPhone screens, which the body perceives as consistent light.Partially Supported

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Standard LED lights in homes flicker, exposing individuals to flickering light even when wearing blue-light blocking glasses.

◐Partially SupportedAvoiding screens, especially in low-light settings, is important for maintaining circadian rhythm due to flicker rate.

✓Well SupportedSpending extended periods outdoors significantly improves sleep quality, independent of step count.

◐Partially SupportedLED bulbs designed for film quality do not flicker and can replace incandescent red lights.

✓Well SupportedLonger wavelength light (orange, red) can promote sleep independently of short wavelength light suppression.

◐Partially SupportedPhone screens flicker more slowly than LED lights and may be more disturbing to the circadian rhythm.

✕Not SupportedFlickering light can negatively impact sleep quality.

◐Partially SupportedMacBook Pro displays flicker faster than phone screens, and faster flickering may be less stressful to the body than slower flickering.

◐Partially SupportedSunlight provides a balanced spectrum of light, including ultraviolet and infrared, which is essential for life.

✕Not SupportedAvoiding the sun entirely is a disconnect from human physiological needs.

◐Partially SupportedMainstream dermatology advises against sun exposure, stating that no tan is a healthy tan.

✕Not SupportedLack of sufficient infrared light can lead to systemic mitochondrial starvation.

◐Partially SupportedUltraviolet light from sunlight is potentially balanced by infrared light.

◐Partially SupportedInfrared light is used by mitochondria to produce melatonin systemically.

◐Partially SupportedIncandescent bulbs technically flicker at 120 Hz, but perceived as steady light due to filament thermal inertia.

◐Partially SupportedIndoor lighting is 'processed light' because it lacks infrared and UV, and its visible spectrum is enriched in blue.

◐Partially SupportedSunlight, characterized by zero flicker, full spectrum, infrared, UV, and a visible spectrum not enriched in blue, is considered 'whole light'.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming a tablespoon of honey one to two hours before sleep does not negatively impact sleep quality.

◐Partially SupportedAdequate daily intake of calories, carbohydrates from good sources, and protein stabilizes blood sugar at night, leading to better sleep.