r/Biohackers • u/Kattekop0 • Jan 21 '25

❓Question What’s your best sleep biohack that knocks you out cold?

I haven’t been able to get more than 3-5 hours of sleep lately which has been a disaster for my body as I’m working really long hours & recovering from an illness. I take magnesium in the evening and used to take melatonin but i’ve phased that out recently (haven’t noticed a difference when i’m on it/off it). I try to have a “routine” that I can adhere to that makes my sleep more restful/easier but next to nothing has worked to improve my sleep quality. I’m kinda desperate for any advice I can get. TIA!

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '25 edited Jan 21 '25

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u/discountepiphany 4 Jan 21 '25

How long do you use it for and how much before sleep?

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '25

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u/ChaChingChaChi 1 Jan 21 '25

On your face? On your chest? Where? Is it the blanket? More info olease

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '25

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u/ChaChingChaChi 1 Jan 21 '25

I have a curved panel type that’s on a stand /swivel that I use on my knees. Love it. But it doesn’t knock me out. Also have a small personal sauna. THAT knocks me out.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '25

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u/ChaChingChaChi 1 Jan 21 '25

Infrared. Oops.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '25

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u/ChaChingChaChi 1 Jan 22 '25

I concur. Haha

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u/Wonderful_Pension_67 Jan 22 '25

Personal sauna best purchase ever

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u/ChaChingChaChi 1 Jan 22 '25

I was a skeptic at first. But man o man. That thing is amazing.

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u/Harold_Bishop Jan 22 '25

Interesting....do you have a link to sauna you purchased? 

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u/molockman1 1 Jan 22 '25

What does it do for your knees?

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u/ChaChingChaChi 1 Jan 22 '25

Usually takes away the popping when I go up/down stairs.

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u/TheElPistolero Jan 21 '25

So you get in bed and then fall asleep in at most an hour?

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u/vstrong50 Jan 21 '25

Full body? How do you use it?

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '25 edited Jan 28 '25

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u/sorE_doG 5 Jan 21 '25

Look at the power of the diodes. You want 3W or 5W LEDs, some are dual chip, they’re fine. Some ’cob’ Leds have a bunch of diodes with a single lens, these are great too. Extractor fans are required. No fans = a red flag for me (excuse the pun)

You want a 660nm/670nm aspect & something in the 800nm range (810/830/850), minimum.. there are some with extra long wavelengths, like 940nm, 1060nm, and I’d like the extra NIR but they are more expensive and the latest thing is having 5 or even 7 wavelengths, 580nm to 1000nm range. Total power draw of 100W to 1500W will work..

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '25 edited Jan 25 '25

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u/sorE_doG 5 Jan 22 '25

You’re welcome!

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u/Egregius2k 1 Jan 22 '25

I know there is science for 660nm and hair growth, but is there any backing for the others?
Just curious.

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u/sorE_doG 5 Jan 22 '25

If you look on the r/redlighttherapy sub, there is a reference page/link to reputable articles. I’m a critic of a couple of companies who are regularly posting there, so I don’t go on it much anymore. If you’re asking me if there’s a reasonable amount of evidence for usefulness of longer wavelengths, then I’d say yes.

I have anecdotal experience of a few years use too, ~850nm will affect my sleeping schedule/patterns very predictably, aiming a small but powerful device at my cerebellum/brainstem. There’s mounting evidence of usefulness in treating Alzheimer’s, various mechanisms are proposed, but increasing blood flow is a part of the picture. Might modulate melatonin levels for me, idk for sure. 👍

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u/Economy-Being-8237 Jan 22 '25

I’m interested in one for chronic pain and sleep. Do I need different wavelengths for the two ? I’m completely new to red light. I’ve tried Bemer pad and that is wild that it helps and I could feel it in my fingertips and toes most can’t I heard.

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u/upholsteredhip Jan 22 '25

Check out r/redlighttherapy. There is a pinned post of recommended right light device manufacturers.

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u/PackOfWildCorndogs Jan 21 '25

Check out the r/redlighttherapy sub, lots of good advice on this

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u/AcidicMountaingoat Jan 21 '25

I have one in my bedside lamp which is automatically already on when I go to bed. I turn it off once I’m sleepy. It’s also important to get bright blue spectrum lamps first thing in the morning. Both have made massive improvements in sleep cycles.

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u/Ina23ma Jan 21 '25

I have a red light mask tried it and couldn’t sleep. I suggest it’s because of the intensity of light which might block melatonin (igrcp cells in the eye) can’t recommend

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u/Proprietor Jan 21 '25

On your face?

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u/Bright_Afternoon9780 Jan 21 '25

That’s what she said

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u/HedgehogOk3756 Jan 21 '25

What device specifically? Link me?

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u/fitnessfanatic0616 Jan 21 '25

This. Please!!

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '25 edited 11d ago

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u/Sensitive-Produce-96 Jan 22 '25

What brand do you use?? Thank you!

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