Written by Nick Coetzee
As a passionate advocate for red light therapy, I'm constantly recommending its potential benefits, especially for sleep. But could I really put my money where my mouth is? I decided to challenge myself: fix someone's sleep using red light therapy in just two weeks.
Meet Syd, a volunteer who agreed to this intensive experiment. He was using our MyLight MAX 2.0 device, and the stakes were high. If we couldn't improve his sleep, especially with a sleep tracker providing undeniable data, I'd essentially be a fraud. Sleep is complex, influenced by so many factors, so this wasn't going to be easy. Here's what happened.
📌 TL;DR:
- We challenged red light therapy to fix a volunteer's chronic insomnia and poor deep sleep in 2 weeks.
- The volunteer, Syd, used a MyLight MAX 2.0 and tracked his sleep with an Oura ring, leaving no room for placebo.
- Despite initial poor sleep hygiene (watching YouTube in bed), Syd saw incredible results.
- Deep sleep increased by a remarkable 28.13%, and he fell asleep 6.5% faster.
- Red light therapy proved to be a powerful tool for improving sleep quality, even against challenging habits.
The Challenge: Fixing Syd's Sleep in 2 Weeks 💡
My goal was clear: take someone struggling with sleep and see if consistent red light therapy could make a measurable difference in just two weeks. Syd was the perfect candidate. He was ready to commit, and crucially, he used a sleep tracker. This meant we'd be dealing with hard numbers, not just subjective feelings.
I had some concerns, though. Syd was using our MyLight MAX 2.0, a device I stand by, but sleep can be a fickle beast. What if external factors or Syd's existing habits interfered? Would red light therapy be strong enough to cut through it all?
Syd's Sleep Struggles: More Than Just Insomnia 😩
In our first call, Syd laid out his sleep problems. He never had trouble falling asleep, often drifting off within minutes. The real issue was insomnia – he'd wake up after only four or five hours, consistently getting less than his desired seven hours a night.
His sleep tracker data was even more telling: less than an hour of REM sleep and often just a few minutes of deep sleep.
The Science Behind the Struggle: Self-Control & Sleep 🧠
Mid-experiment, I stumbled upon a study titled "Interactions between sleep habits and self-control." It highlighted that sleep-deprived individuals are at a higher risk of succumbing to impulsive desires and poor decision-making. This amplified my concern. Would Syd's long-standing poor sleep habits lead him to skip sessions or revert to old routines?
Red light therapy is incredibly simple to do, and I hoped that its ease of use would help Syd stay diligent, despite his sleep-deprived state potentially impacting his self-control.
The Results Are In: Deep Sleep Soars by 28%! ✨
After two weeks, the moment of truth arrived. Syd sent over his sleep data, comparing the two weeks before red light therapy to the two weeks using the MyLight MAX 2.0. The numbers were incredible!
Here's a breakdown of his average improvements:
- Total Sleep Time: Increased by 2.05%
- REM Sleep: Increased by 4.78%
- Sleep Latency (Time to Fall Asleep): Decreased by 6.5% (meaning he fell asleep faster!)
- Deep Sleep: A phenomenal increase of 28.13%!
Despite not seeing a massive jump in total sleep duration, the quality of Syd's sleep drastically improved, particularly in the crucial deep sleep phase. This is where your body repairs and regenerates, and a nearly 30% increase is a game-changer for overall health and well-being.
This experiment proved that even with challenging existing habits and chronic sleep issues, consistent red light therapy with the MyLight MAX 2.0 can lead to significant, measurable improvements in sleep quality. Syd's journey is a powerful testament to the efficacy of red light therapy.
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