GETTING ENOUGH SUNSHINEThis is probably the most important factor discussed in this whole book and the concept of sleep therapy. The amount of sunlight that enters your eyes has a great impact on your sleep rhythm.
Exposure to high intensity light increases our body temperature. Rise in our body temperature decreases out melatonin levels.
When exposed to natural sunlight, our body delays the temperature drop, thus allowing us to be awake and aware for longer times.
Lack of enough natural sunlight results in more melatonin level leading to lower temperature levels, sleepiness and tiredness.
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