Why clear lenses don’t improve your sleep

Why clear lenses don’t improve your sleep

Which lenses are the best at blocking blue light? How can you tell how much they block? Do clear lenses help you get better sleep? Read which blue light glass lenses really work and when to wear them.

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September 22, 2023
Best sleep investment: a $4,000 Mattress VS a $164 pair of Ra Optics Glasses

Best sleep investment: a $4,000 Mattress VS a $164 pair of Ra Optics Glasses

Sleep is one of the most critical factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Sleep disturbances have been linked to multiple modern and chronic health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that you get adequate and high-quality sleep every night. While there are various sleep aids on the market, one does more for your health than the other. We are convinced that Ra Optics sunset lenses (priced at $164 at the time of writing) are a better investment for improving your sleep than buying a $4,000 mattress. Read the full article for more context! 

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September 22, 2023
How melatonin keeps you young & healthy

How melatonin keeps you young & healthy

The production of melatonin is regulated by a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). The SCN receives signals from the eyes about the presence or absence of light and uses this information to regulate the production of melatonin by the pineal gland. Meaning the presence of light at night will inhibit the production of melatonin as the light entering the eyes will give the body the signal it is daytime — which is generally not a time to rest and repair.

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September 22, 2023
Do teenagers have a different circadian rhythm?

Do teenagers have a different circadian rhythm?

Why do teenagers stay up late at night? Are they just being defiant teenagers or is there a biological rationale? It's a bit of both, but melatonin definitely plays a role. Learn about these challenging sleep years and what you can do to help them.



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April 13, 2021
Babies: When do they develop a circadian rhythm?

Babies: When do they develop a circadian rhythm?

Regardless of your age, the daily cycling of the circadian rhythm is the same. And just as adults respond to external light, babies react in the same way. Managing their light exposure will help establish a healthy circadian rhythm at a young age.

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April 06, 2021
How does magnesium help with sleep?

How does magnesium help with sleep?

Magnesium is an essential mineral for our health and absolutely critical for quality sleep. We need a certain amount every day and the best source is from food. It's not hard to achieve your recommended daily intake. Read to find out how.

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March 29, 2021
How does blue light affect your melatonin?

How does blue light affect your melatonin?

Melatonin is released when our eyes detect darkness. By exposing ourselves to blue light at night, from screens and light bulbs, our eyes don't register it's night-time so the message to release melatonin is not received. Want solutions?

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March 25, 2021
Can melatonin levels be increased with food?

Can melatonin levels be increased with food?

Melatonin is naturally produced and secreted everyday by our body. It's vitally important for good quality sleep. If you want to know if you can increase your levels naturally with food, read on.

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March 23, 2021
How can you increase melatonin naturally?

How can you increase melatonin naturally?

Melatonin is needed for overall health but is best known as the sleep hormone. Without adequate levels or if its release at night-time is being suppressed by artificial blue light, you will experience poor sleep. Read for easy ways to naturally boost your melatonin.

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March 17, 2021
What else is Melatonin good for?

What else is Melatonin good for?

Melatonin is more than just a sleep hormone. It has antioxidant and anti-aging benefits too. Making it even more important to protect its natural production and secretion.



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March 01, 2021
How much sun should I get daily?

How much sun should I get daily?

Getting sun every day is important for your health, but the sun provides different benefits throughout the day. Early morning and late afternoon sun is best for your circadian rhythm, midday sun is best for increasing your vitamin D content.

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February 22, 2021
Can I get vitamin D on a cloudy day?

Can I get vitamin D on a cloudy day?

The synthesis of vitamin D is triggered by skin exposure to ultraviolet light. Even on a cloudy day, the level of ultraviolet light is sufficient enough to activate this response.

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February 17, 2021