Technology is one of the greatest human inventions to make our lives more convenient and comfortable. In this digital age, many things could be reached with a click of a button and a single tap on a screen including entertainment, communication, shopping, and etc.
Besides all the benefits that we receive from technology, it is also affecting our sleep quality. This issue happens when we are attached to our digital devices before going to bed. The factors that are affecting our sleep quality are;
- Bright lights of devices – according to The Sleep Health Foundation, the release of Melatonin will be blocked after the exposure to bright lights for 1.5 hours before sleep.
- Increase of alertness from using digital devices – stimulation from digital devices such as listening to music, reading from brightly lit screen, watching movie, playing computer games will keep people alert.
- Activity engagement – while watching a drama or movie, we tend to stretch for one more episode even it’s passed bedtime. Likewise, for listening to music, reading and playing computer games as we are likely to go for an extra song, page or an extra level in games.
In order to minimize the effect, it is advisable to put the digital devices away from the bed to reduce distraction and temptation to use it before sleeping. You can also use the internet blocker to limit the usage of internet before bedtime. Besides that, podcast could be a good alternative to video if we need some entertainment at night. On top of that, in Monteloeder, we had developed a proprietary branded ingredients made of lemon verbena extracts. Rich in verbascosides and flavones, it is clinically proven to have beneficial effects on improving sleep quality and anxiety. For more information, click here: Relaxplx
