Sleep

Learning how to automatically use proper tongue posture while you’re sleeping is imperative to a restful slumber!

I’ve spent years exploring and experimenting with various sleep positions, and in this guide, we’re going to break the pros and cons of each in ways you’ve never seen before! So let’s get right into it! Side Sleeping Most people sleep on their sides, odds are that you probably do! I believe that this position is most popular due to the body’s subconscious preference for a fetal-like state during relaxation. And of course, that’s what it is for most, we don’t call it the fetal position for nothing. While the degrees vary, the arms, legs, and hips are usually slightly bent. This is not only comforting mentally but also physically. Advantages of Side Sleeping 1. You Can Get Fully Relaxed It’s likely this position is…

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to optimize the light coming from your iPhone. How to Turn on Night Shift The first thing every iPhone owner should do is enable Night Shift mode! So if you haven’t done that yet, here’s how… Go to “Settings” → “Display & Brightness” → “Night Shift” and then click on “Color Filters“. I recommend scheduling Night Shift to start about two hours before your bedtime, and to turn off before you usually wake up in the morning. Make sure to set the “Color Temperature” slider all the way to “More Warm”. Does Night Shift Block Blue Light? We own a lab-grade spectrometer, so we decided to see what kind of an impact Night Shift has on the…

Even the tiniest amount manmade of light coming into your bedroom at night can dwarf the brightest moonlit night. That’s why we think it’s crucial that you be sleeping in complete darkness at night! Whether you live near street lights or just want to keep that summer morning sun from waking you up too early, blacking out your bedroom is a vital part of the equation to deeper more restful sleep. So we’ve gone through every strategy and product out there and created the ultimate list of things for you to try! Strategies for Blocking Light in the Bedroom 1. Blackout Shades Getting a nice pair of blackout shades is probably one of the best things you can do to cut down on the outside…

Not all blue-blocking glasses are created equal! Whether you have clear or amber blue blockers, they might not be blocking the light you’ve been sold on… The Best Way to Test Blue Blocking Glasses Technically speaking, the only surefire way to test how well a pair of blue-blocking glasses work, is with a lab-grade spectrometer. A spectrometer is a device that’s able to measure the entire visible light spectrum all the way from 380nm violet light to 780 nm deep red light, and everything in between. Some companies provide a spectral graph of their lenses, but many don’t, leaving you to simply have to trust that their claims are true! Here at Optimize Your Biology, we own a lab-grade spectrometer, so we sought to solve…

Our favorite sleep position is zero gravity, but you need an adjustable bed base to sleep this way, and choosing which one to buy can be overwhelming! So we’ve sorted through all of the options and chose the best ones for you to pick out! Things to Consider When Buying an Adjustable Bed Base When considering a zero-gravity bed base, here are some things to keep in mind: Memory Functions You may wish to make the bed flat sometimes for non-sleep-related activities, and it can be a pain to manually put everything back in that perfect spot you spent weeks finding. Pricier bed bases can include a memory function, which might be worth paying for. Alternatively, you can simply measure from the floor to the…

Confused about which blue-blocking glasses you should buy? We’ve tested dozens of pairs to narrow down the best of the best so you don’t have to keep pulling your hair out and deciding which company to trust. How We Did Our Testing We used our lab-grade spectrometer to take readings of a full spectrum light source before and after each lens was placed over the spectrometer. This gave us the ability to compare each pair of glasses apples to apples. So what did we compare? Two things… Reducing Circadian Light While most glasses claim they block “50% of green light” or “99% of blue light“, these claims are rather vague… So we improved them! Instead, we decided to use Circadian Light Reduction. This is a…

Learn the science and best practices behind dawn simulation and how sunrise alarm clocks can improve your morning!

In this post, we’ll share our firsthand experience using the Sleep Pod and give you the inside scoop on everything from its material composition to its effectiveness in Deep Pressure Stimulation to promote better sleep.

What is Mouth Taping? Mouth taping is a very simple practice, where you, well you tape your mouth shut. It is most often done at night while sleeping to encourage nasal breathing and to limit mouth breathing. However, some people actually use mouth tape during exercise to promote nasal breathing then too! Mouth Taping Benefits Mouth taping prevents the mouth from opening wide at night while you sleep, this simple act can lead to a whole host of benefits. 1. Improved Breathing Taping the mouth shut can encourage breathing through the nose, which is the body’s natural way of breathing during sleep. This can lead to better oxygenation, which may improve sleep quality and overall health. Check out our article on nasal vs mouth breathing…