Not my article -


Sleep is when you recover, and Grow.

Brain Gene Expression disrupted by just "one pulse" of light during sleep!
During sleep our body does a re-set. Our brain cells, the electro-chemicals that communicate between the cells, our immune system and our mental, emotional and physical "growth" all happen when we snooze.

Or, are completely messed up without our taking sleep seriously.

I advise my clients / patients / students that their bedroom should have no lap-top. No television. No distractions. It should be for a focused purpose. Your health and wellness.

And light can disrupt your sleep. Far less light than you ever thought possible.

I a study by the University of Haifa-Oranim Department of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology along with Prof. Charalambos P. Kyriacou of the University of Leicester, it was proven that just one pulse of artificial light at night disrupts circadian cell division.

In other words, your gene expression is damaged. This is what cancer is, with a broad definition. One pulse of light will disrupt your health.

Sleep should occur in total dark - and that includes the light from your electronics in the room. Make sure your clock has a dimmer, or block it with a book which you can move when checking if it's time for your morning to begin.

Certain smells can enhance gene expression, including lavender, citrus, rose - which boost immune cell expression and decreases stress.

Make your bedroom a part of your recovery / growth system - whether athlete or active living individual wishing to greet the morning awake and ready to meet your new day.