Today we discuss the importance of quality sleep for maintaining good eye health. We share some advice on establishing a bedtime routine and maintaining consistent sleep schedules.

We also discuss the effects of blue light exposure from electronic devices on melatonin production and sleep quality. The focus further extends to the impact of overhead fluorescent lighting on eye strain and the benefits of mindfulness, meditation, and visualization for unwinding and relaxing a body, a brain, and eyes before sleep.

Have you heard of the 'Clock Stretch' and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping for mind-body connection? Listen to find out and benefit from multiple tips that will help your eyes feel more rest and improve your overall health.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

(00:00) Intro
(00:49) The risks of not getting enough sleep. Yes, your eyes suffer too
(01:21) Creating a healthy bed-time routine
(03:14) Blue light: is it really that bad?
(05:52) Incandescent or warm LED lights for bed-time stories
(06:54) Are you getting enough sleep?
(08:14) Built to Read Program
(09:05) Stimulants before sleep and relaxation techniques
(10:54) The Clock Stretch
(12:39) Emotional Freedom Technique
(13:26) The Tapping Solution
(14:17) Recap

Read the episode transcript here

Additional Resources

• The influence of blue light on sleep
• Blue wavelength light exposure on sleep and recovery of brain structure

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