Good reasons to sleep in complete darkness

---

Extract from the article: Sleeping in the dark is a natural way to regulate biological rhythms and hormone levels. Before the advent of artificial light, humans lived by sunrise and

---

Sleeping in the dark is a natural way to regulate biological rhythms and hormone levels. Before the advent of artificial light, humans lived by sunrise and sunset. How does sleeping in the dark affect sleep quality and health? What are the good habits to adopt?

As children, we were afraid to sleep in the dark. As an adult, it is high time to overcome our fears and finally accept the darkness. Contrary to what you might think, darkness is not an enemy. On the contrary, it can change everything when it comes to sleep.

At night, the body needs darkness. Darkness is an important signal for our internal clock. It tells our body to lower its temperature, slow down its metabolism, and produce more melatonin, a hormone responsible for falling asleep. But today, darkness is becoming a luxury. Many people sleep with electric lights. Light pollution is important, even omnipresent, especially in cities. For a good quality sleep, a restful sleep and good health, it is urgent to sleep away from the artificial light that intoxicates the quality of sleep.

Jean ELI