Wellness
TikTok says so.
Using your phone before bed gets a bad rap and rightfully so.
According to TikTok, its an easy hack that allows you to have the best of both worlds.
The Benefits Of Making Your Screen Red
According toDr.
The color of natural light shifts over the course of the day, she tells Bustle.
Theres more blue in morning light and red in the evening think sunset colors.
These light cues let your body know what time it is, and how to behave.
Meanwhile, red sends the message that its time for bed.
This helps you feel drowsy, and starts switching your body into sleep mode, she says.
From there, scroll down to Color Filters and toggle it on.
On the same screen, tap Color Tint and see to it the Intensity and Hue are turned up.
Your screen will turn red.
Tap Color Filters so a checkmark appears next to it.
If you have a phone with a Home button, youll tap that three times instead.
Trying It Out
Ill be honest.
When I first turned on the red light filter, Inearly screamed.
Could it be that its stirring up more melatonin, the hormone thats usually banished by blue light?
The fact I fell asleep faster may point to yes.
My eyes seem to love it, and my brain, too.
Studies referenced:
Pan, R. (2023.
)Effects of red light on sleep and mood in healthy subjects and individuals with insomnia disorder.
Source:
Dr. Catherine Darley, naturopathic sleep expert, founder ofSkilled Sleeper
source: www.bustle.com
