8 ways for crypto traders to biohack better sleep

As blockchain enthusiasts, we are often in front of the computer researching cryptocurrencies or trading on the exchanges into the wee hours of the night in pursuit of that almighty lambo. This tends to have an adverse effect on our sleep and well being. Here are some great ways that we can get a better night's sleep. 

1. Reduce Blue Light from glowing screens 

In these modern times, using our computers and devices into the late hours of the night . These glowing screens emit more blue light than occurs naturally, and this can cause changes in our sleep patterns by disrupting our circadian rhythm. Read more about it here. A good rule of thumb is to keep these devices off an hour before you go to bed. You can also install applications like f.lux which balance out this blue light using your computer’s display settings. 

2. Red Light Therapy

Red light is a fantastic way to relieve stress and boost metabolism. It can also be help you feel healed and regenerated the next morning. Red light therapy has been known to reduce anxiety and irritability. Some studies have also claimed that it soothes migraines and reduces inflammation.  While there are many custom red light therapy options available, I like this one because it costs about $20 and can be used in any lamp around the house. 

3. Use Binaural Beats for better REM sleep 

Binaural audio is an auditory 3d image that we perceive as coming from outside our heads, and it does all sorts of things with the human senses. It is recorded using special microphones that hear sound the same way that humans ears perceive sound. This helps calm that restless feeling we have when many things are on our mind at once. A quick youtube search for “binaural sleep” will reveal many videos to help you sleep. Try one out here, but be sure to use earphones or headphones to get the full benefits.  

4. Put your phone on Airplane Mode before bed 

While there is some debate about the scientific validation about how EMF signals can affect sleep, it can’t hurt to do this because putting your phone on airplane mode will eliminating all EMF signals emitting from your cellular phone. You’ll also have the benefit of no annoying notifications or any internet-caused pestering to wake you up too early. This also helps control that nagging temptation to check blockfolio at 3am.  

5. Eat “good carbs” for dinner.

Some nutritionists claim that eating “good carbs” for dinner a few hours before sleeping has a beneficial effect on sleep. These are claimed to help raise tryptophan and serotonin levels, which make you feel sleepier at night. Some examples of these would be fruits, white beans, lentils, mature peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, green peas, lima beans, boiled potatoes and wild rice, The ideal situation here is to find the perfect equilibrium between not being too hungry or too full.  

6. Stay cool

When the human body temperature goes from being very warm to cooling down, it naturally makes us feel more tired and helps us fall asleep easily. Sometimes taking a hot shower or spending some time in a Sauna (if you have this luxury nearby) can help trick our bodies into sleeping. Sleeping with your air set slightly lower than when you are awake can also help you fall asleep and stay asleep.  

7. Go camping 

Camping has a positive effect on circadian rhythm. A study from the University of Colorado Boulder found that participants who camped for a week noticed major improvement in their circadian biology. The Japanese public health administration has done extensive studies on “forest bathing” which is the practice of taking short leisurely trips to the forest for health benefits. Read more about forest bathing here.

7. Embrace the stop sell / stop limit order

Stop sell orders protect your investment by automatically initiating a market sell order if the price of a cryptocurrency falls below a certain level. What this does is reduce the risk on your investment. The underlying idea behind this is that if something falls, it might continue to fall much further. While not all cryptocurrency exchanges have this ability, use it whenever possible and sleep knowing that your worst case crypto investing scenario isn't actually all that bad. 

8. Get checked out by a Pulmonologist.

There are many sleep disorders out there such as sleep apnea that are undiagnosed due to the fact that many people never bother seeing a pulmonologist and having a sleep test done. If you are having trouble sleeping late at night, there could be something going on, and the only true way to find out is by getting an actual diagnosis. I hope you enjoyed my first Steemit article. Upvotes are much appreciated!