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Tara Swart Bieber MD PhD
@drtaraswart

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I’m a huge advocate for a healthy bedtime routine, more and more evidence keeps coming out in support of the importance of sleep hygiene. For some people, particularly shift workers, avoiding light at night is not always possible. However, knowledge is power - if you are noticing mood disturbances, or any other symptoms related to light exposure at night, it is extremely helpful to know that this could be the cause. If you are a shift worker (as I was as a junior doctor) here are some ways you could potentially mitigate the negative effects: 👉Prioritise spending time with loved ones 👉having fun with friends 👉and treating yourself to small things that bring you joy like magazines, flowers or chocolate! Rewarding activities will boost your dopamine levels. Meditation can also help to rebalance things 💗 I will share some posts next week on supporting our circadian rhythms 🥰 What is your bedtime routine? . . .#circadianrhythm #circadianrhythms #health #shiftworkers #dopamine #hormones #brainchemicals #neuroscience #neuroscientist