To fuel our bodies, we must eat other living things, killing them in the process. However, most plants and algae are autotrophs. They bootstrap their biomass without the barbarism of eating others: using photosynthesis, turning sunlight, water, and carbon into energy.
In 1962, the architect Buckminster Fuller envisioned a floating city that would free humanity from its dependence on the Earth. The speculative project consisted of enormous geodesic spheres that would naturally levitate in air warmed by the sun and be anchored to mountaintops.
The best alarm clocks present an alternative vision for your morning wake up routine: less grating, more considerate, and aesthetically pleasing. For this list, we opted for privileged looks and throwback features over Bluetooth capability and USB ports, resulting in an assortment of beautifully designed analog and digital alarm clocks that cover the basics—a snooze button, a backlight, and dimmer—without going full 21st century.
It's normal to feel sluggish during the winter. Cold temperatures and fewer hours of sunlight can mean less time outdoors and more time staring at our screens. For some people, these cold-weather habits may contribute to a sleep disruption, known as winter insomnia. This isn't a clinical condition, but it might begin or worsen during the winter months.
When should I use my bright light therapy lamp? You should use it every morning (as soon as possible after waking up) during the months when you experience SAD symptoms. It is not advised to use a bright light therapy lamp in the afternoon or evening, as it can mess with your circadian rhythm/sleep cycle. You should try to use it for 20-30 minutes each day.
Why would you do that? It's a way to remove distraction, calm your nervous system and practise mindfulness. And get clean. Yes, you also get clean. But this is more about finding those small, intentional moments that release you from the cares of your day. It sounds like an accident waiting to happen. You don't have to shower in complete darkness just in dim light, even by candlelight.
