Why does sleep change when we age?

Why does sleep change when we age?

Does our sleep change when we age? YES. For many reasons, including the decrease in melatonin production. With lower levels available for secretion, it's critically important to protect the mechanism that activates its release. Learn how.

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April 20, 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
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
Is blue light affecting my kid’s sleep?

Is blue light affecting my kid’s sleep?

Kid's are even more affected by blue light at night than adults are. Their eyes are more sensitive, pupils are larger, and they tend to stare at screens at a closer range. Blocking blue light will protect their sleep patterns and long term health.

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March 08, 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
Matt Maruca The Light Diet

The Light Diet: Optimized Health Through Light

The Light Diet is a culmination of over 8 years of research and self experimentation to find the solution to my poor health. During this journey, I discovered the most important factor for living our best life – LIGHT. Please take advantage of my learnings from the experts and make changes to improve your own life. 



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February 09, 2021