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Sleep Tech Gadgets To Stay Healthy And Energized: How Does Re-Timer Help Athletes?
Training and nutrition are two of the most important aspects for athletes to reach their extreme levels of performance.But what about when it comes to sleep? Doctors and healthcare specialists working with athletes and other sports professionals all agree – sleep is absolutely vital for athletes for their peak performance. The connection between how well-rested an athlete […]
Regulating Sleep-Wake Cycles: How Re-timer Helps Reduce Jet Lag Symptoms
Jet lag is a common condition, it occurs when body’s natural sleep-wake cycle is disrupted due to travel across time zones. The condition can result in symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating. Re-timer, a type of light therapy glasses, can help regulate sleep-wake cycles and reduce the symptoms of jet lag. What is […]
“Light therapy was crucial to winning the gold medal”
In 2001, Maarten van der Weijden, a Dutch long distance and marathon swimmer, was confronted with cancer and his career was likely to be over. Fighting against cancer he made his comeback in 2003. In 2006, he intensified his training regime and started using morning bright light therapy. Then in 2008, he won an Olympic gold medal at the […]
Let’s talk about f.lux:What did f.lux have to say when they tried Re-Timer?
f.lux is a free App which filters out the blue light from your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Why you may ask? Exposure to light from screens at night slows melatonin production which disrupts our sleep rhythms, making it hard to fall asleep. Trouble falling asleep, known as sleep onset insomnia, might be more common than you think. […]
Teenage Sleep Issues, Child and Adolescent Sleep Health
We spoke with Dr Michael Gradisar at Flinders University to discuss teenage sleep issues, to help answer some of your questions. Dr Gradisar’s research interests include the prevalence, consequences, and the psychological assessment and treatment of sleep disorders in children and adolescents. He also runs treatment studies for child and adolescent sleep problems through the […]
Danielle Scott Aerial Skier, Re-Timer Wearer, Elite Athlete
We caught up with Danielle Scott Aerial Skier to learn more about what makes her tick. Danielle is an elite athlete with a remarkable story that saw her change from gymnastics to aerial skiing at a young age. A regular on the world cup circuit, she won a bronze medal at the 2013 World Championships […]
“I’m writing to tell you that your device is changing our lives..”
Today, I thought I would share with you an email from one of our customers. Here it is, word for word. “I’m writing to tell you that your device is changing our lives. My wife has had sleep problems since her twenties, and especially during her nursing career when she had to cope with night […]
Jet Lag West to East
Jet lag west to east Travelling eastward across multiple time zones generates more severe jet lag compared to westward travel. This is due to our circadian rhythms finding it easier to delay (stay up longer) compared to advance (get up earlier) Your body clock has a tendency to run slightly longer than 24 hours, says […]
Can Light Therapy Glasses Fix Gen-Z’s Bad Sleep Schedule?
As a generation that spends most of its time in front of digital screens pulling all-nighters, chasing deadlines, and late-night Netflix binges, Gen-Z faces sleep-related problems more than any of its predecessors. It is estimated that the average adult today is glued to mobile and laptop screens for an average of about 9-10 hours a […]
Is Re-Timer worn during sleep?
Is Re-Timer worn during sleep? Byron asked, how will Re-Timer stay on my face if I have to wear it during sleep? We’d like to clarify that Re-Timer is not worn whilst sleeping. Re-Timer is worn either in the morning upon waking or 1-2 hours before bed time, depending on whether you are trying to […]