Sleep is where true healing begins

Dear reader

Do you suffer from chronic pain, inflammation, and fatigue? What if poor sleep is making it worse?

Sleep is where true healing begins.

Research shows that restorative sleep supports:

Neurological repair and hormone regulation

Muscle and tissue recovery

Reduction in inflammation and pain sensitivity

As you know from my previous blogs, I'm so impressed with the quality of Stirling Professionals products for optimal wellness and recovery from a hip replacement. I have trouble falling asleep at night, so I use the Sweet Dreams Gummies to send me off to a full night of healing and restful sleep. Whether you prefer THC-Free, D8, or D9 formulations, each option is crafted to promote relaxation, reduce nighttime restlessness, and support

healthy sleep cycles.

Have you seen other companies promoting blue light blocker glasses?

Here's the thing: they're not wrong about the science, but they're not telling you the whole story. Yes, blue light from screens and artificial lighting can suppress melatonin production and interfere with your sleep—but only at the wrong time of day. According to Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, the real issue is evening and nighttime exposure.

During the day, blue light is actually essential—it helps regulate your circadian rhythm, boost alertness, and maintain a healthy mood and metabolism. The catch? Most companies selling blue light glasses want you to think you need them all day long, but wearing them during daylight hours can actually work against your natural sleep-wake cycle.

Huberman recommends using blue light blockers specifically at night and if you have no choice but to have bright overhead lighting in your environment or if you need to use screens before bed, but emphasizes that they're just one piece of the puzzle—reducing overall light brightness in your environment matters just as much. These glasses are only necessary if you can't avoid bright lights after sunset. It's much more effective to make sure your environment has low, amber lighting, ideally not overhead but low to the ground. Basically, you are trying to replicate a small campfire at night.

Here's to your best night's sleep!

Dr. Linda

FUN FACT

Your brain has a "cleaning system" that primarily works while you sleep. It's called the glymphatic system - discovered only in 2012. While you sleep, your brain cells literally shrink by about 60%, creating space for cerebrospinal fluid to flush out toxic waste products (including beta-amyloid proteins linked to Alzheimer's).

Think of it like your brain's nighttime janitorial crew - sweeping out the metabolic trash that accumulated during the day. This is one reason why poor sleep is linked to cognitive decline and why you feel mentally "foggy" after a bad night's sleep.

Dr. Linda Berry Healing Arts Chiropractic Nutrition Trauma Healing

Please note: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care. Always consult with your healthcare provider for advice before you begin taking new supplements. You are responsible for all of the health choices you make.