The article, for all of its other faults, also manages to breeze over another crucial point: “Research shows that blue light suppresses the body’s production o

The article, for all of its other faults, also manages to breeze over another crucial point: “Research shows that blue light suppresses the body’s production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. This can be helpful in the morning, when you want to wake up…” I find this to be a much easier habit to maintain, at least during summer: as close as possible after waking up, get as much light as you can, and at a regular time if possible. Sun lamps are an expensive but effective option during darker months, but they generally aren’t covered by insurance. The first I heard of this was when I spoke to a sleep doctor, and it has worked much better for me than melatonin ever did.