TOOLS DESIGNED TO UPGRADE YOUR SLEEP

From grounding mats to high tech light bulbs, this list has a little of everything you can use to optimize your sleep. Learn all about the best practices and top tools designed to upgrade your sleep. You can make your sleep practices easier with the use of sleep technology. Read on for the best products to help you get more light in the day and darkness at night, stay cool while you sleep, track what helps or hinders your sleep, and more.

We previously made an article with products that fall into the broader realm of technologies for neurohacking. For a broad view of what the neurohacking tech space offers, check out our infographic Technologies of Neurohacking. It offers a high-level taxonomy of tools, therapies, and techniques to bring optimal health to our physiology and psychology. If you’re someone who thinks about getting more out of life and yourself, you’re likely to find something essential on this list. 

In this article on sleep tech, we’re going to zoom in on 5 areas of the technologies of neurohacking that pertain to sleep: environment, dietary factors, light therapy, biofeedback, and quantified self devices. 

Environmental Tools for Sleep

Chili OOLER® Sleep System
The OOLER is our most advanced and most luxurious sleep system with a hydro-powered thermal range that operates from 55-115°F (13-46°C)*. It includes a hydronic pad, control unit(s) and OOLER app for sleep schedules. Enjoy upgraded features to not only improve your sleep but to optimize it for one or two sleepers. Get 25% off with the code NEUROHACKER25.

Grounding Mat
Fall asleep faster, sleep deeper and wake up refreshed and energized with the Ground Therapy Sleep Mat. The Ground Therapy Sleep Mat offers EMF protection by removing harmful electrical charges that build up in the body and disrupt its natural electrical frequency.

Manta Sleep Mask
Just a pinprick of light can disrupt REM and deep sleep, leading to post-sleep tiredness. That’s why Manta perfectly covers and conforms to your eyes to block 100% of light, even in broad daylight — so you always get deep, uninterrupted sleep. 

The Purple Mattress
The Purple® Mattress uses the Purple Grid™ to eliminate pressure points and allow airflow so you sleep cool and comfortable. In other words, your hips and shoulders will be perfectly cradled while fully supporting your back. Stop compromising between comfort and support and get the best of both worlds with the Purple® Mattress

Gravity Blanket
Simulating the feeling of being held (like a hug!), Gravity Blankets utilize the power of weight to relax the nervous system. This revolutionary and science-backed method is called “deep touch pressure stimulation.” You’ll achieve faster and deeper sleep as our Gravity Blanket revives key pressure points. For 20% off use the code NEUROHACKER20.

Dietary Factors for Sleep

What and when you eat play a huge role in the quality of your sleep. Evidence suggests that eating too much or too close to bedtime has a negative effect on sleep. In this suggestion we’ll go over the foods, teas and supplements that can promote optimized sleep, and keep in mind that meal timing is key. 

Kiwi
Kiwis, yes kiwi the fruit. Eating these small fruits before bed may promote better sleep. They are rich in serotonin and antioxidants, both of which may improve sleep quality when eaten before bed. They also are full of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, and potassium.

Natural Calm Magnesium
Magnesium and calcium are fundamental nutrients that need to be in balance with each other in order for you to fully experience good health. Their importance on a cellular level is critical. Calcium and magnesium are like opposite sides of a coin. Calcium excites nerves, while magnesium calms them down. Calcium makes muscles contract. Magnesium is necessary for muscles to relax. Calcium is needed for blood clotting, but magnesium keeps the blood flowing freely.

Qualia Night
Qualia Night was designed to offer comprehensive sleep support by optimizing your body’s regenerative power at night. It supports better sleep without relying on botanical sedatives or giving melatonin. It is designed to help the brain better regulate the ensemble of molecules needed to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake feeling refreshed.

Four Sigmatic Mushroom Cacao with Reishi
Mushroom Cacao with Reishi Night Time Tea is the most nourishing way to get a good night’s sleep. Tastes like dessert. Feels like a dream. It’s the best way to leave your stress behind and feel great the next day.

Biofeedback Tools for Sleep

Muse 
Muse S is a comfy multi-sensor meditation device that provides real-time feedback on your brain activity, heart rate, breathing, and body movements to help you build a consistent meditation practice.

Apollo Neuro
Apollo is a wearable wellness device that uses gentle vibrations to help your body recover from stress. Apollo’s scientifically proven technology improves heart rate variability (HRV), a key biometric of stress, so you can feel more calm, balanced, and perform at your best. Get 15% off at apolloneuro.com. 

Quantified Self Tools

Garmin Wearable
No matter what your fitness level or activity preference is, Garmin has you covered. Our line of activity trackers and smartwatches helps you track your activity, then save, plan and share your progress with others. By helping you move a little more each day, you can beat yesterday with the devices that fit your activity level and preferred sport.

Oura Ring
The new Oura smart ring is devised to be the world's most advanced wearable. Designed to be worn on a finger around the clock, it empowers you to see how your lifestyle affects your body and mind. Oura gives feedback on sleep, heart rate variability, and temperature. Get $50 off with this link. 

BioStrapTotal Health Set
This device provides biometric insights using a clinical-quality pulse oximeter and automatically classifies and logs your exercises. Includes all the features of Biostrap Biometric Set plus full-body activity classification enabled with the addition of the shoepod.

Apple Watch and AutoSleep
AutoSleep is probably the most popular Apple Watch sleep tracking app on the App Store, and for good reason. It provides some of the most in-depth data, including a detailed look at sleep, sleep quality, heart rate, deep sleep, and much more. AutoSleep uses a system of rings to help you monitor those key statistics.

Fitbit
Elevate your day with the Fitbit Versa 2™ premium health & fitness smartwatch—includes Amazon Alexa Built-in, new sleep tracking tools, fitness and health features, apps and more.

Light Therapy Tools

TrueDark Glasses
TrueDark® patent-pending red-to-amber gradient lenses provide junk light protection after the sun goes down.  They are darker on top to protect against harsh junk light as well as with distance glare. They are lighter on the bottom to help you perform tasks. These are ideal for initializing your winding down routine after a long day — perfect for preparing dinner, relaxing with a book, or watching television.  Our Gradient lenses were created as an in-between option that is darker than TrueDark® Daylights lenses and lighter than TrueDark® Twilight lenses. For 10% off use the code neurohacker10. 

TrueLight Circadia Bulbs
Dimmable LED light bulb that uses specific wavelengths of light to enhance alertness during the day and promote better sleep at nighttime. For 10% off use the code neurohacker10. 

Happy Lamp
Happy Light Therapy Lamps  help with common problems such as winter blues, sleep disorders, light deprivation, jet lag, shift work and other symptoms alleviated by exposure to healthy light.

F.lux
f.lux is a software app that can be used to automatically adjust the color of your computer's display to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day. By removing the blue light out of your computer screen at night, it aids in keeping your circadian timing in check and prevents the blue light disrupting effects on melatonin. 

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