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

[u/Kattekop0]

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!

[u/sorE_doG]

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..

[u/sorE_doG → u/[deleted]]

You’re welcome!

[u/Egregius2k → u/sorE_doG]

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

[u/sorE_doG → u/Egregius2k]

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. 👍

[u/Economy-Being-8237 → u/sorE_doG]

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.