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If you are struggling with insomnia, poor sleep, fatigue, headaches, eye strain, anxiety, or feeling wired and tired at night, one of the biggest things you may be overlooking is your light environment. I certainly was.

Most people today spend their days indoors under LED lighting, staring at screens, and then continue exposing themselves to artificial light long after the sun goes down. Your brain and body were never designed for that.

Light is one of the most powerful inputs for your circadian rhythm, hormones, nervous system, and sleep.

That is why I am such a big believer in protecting the eyes from artificial blue light at the right times of day.

After trying many different brands over the years, one of my favourites is VivaRays because they do something very different from most blue light glasses on the market.

They are designed around circadian biology.

The Problem With Most Blue Light Glasses

Most blue light glasses only block one amount of blue light all day long.

But nature does not work that way.

The light from the sun changes throughout the day.

Morning light is different from afternoon light. Sunset light is different from midday light. And nighttime should be darkness.

Your brain uses those changing light signals to regulate:

  • Melatonin
  • Cortisol
  • Energy production
  • Sleep
  • Mood
  • Hormones
  • Nervous system balance
  • Cellular repair

Artificial light after sunset confuses the brain into thinking it is still daytime.

That can lead to:

  • Difficulty falling asleep
  • Waking through the night
  • Anxiety at night
  • Poor recovery
  • Brain fog
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Hormone issues
  • Nervous system dysregulation

This is where the VivaRays systems stand out.

What Makes VivaRays Different?

VivaRays created circadian light harmonizing glasses designed for different times of day.

Instead of using one lens for everything, they created systems that help match the natural changes in light throughout the day.

Their 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 systems allow you to swap lenses depending on the time of day and your light exposure.

I love this because our light environment changes throughout the day, so our protection should too.

The VivaRays 2-in-1 Glasses

The 2-in-1 system is a great option for people who want evening/night support in one simple setup.

Typically, these systems include:

Evening or Before Sunrise and Night Lens

The first lens is  orange and designed for wearing before sunrise or after sunset.

The second lens is  red and designed to wear about an hour to 90 minutes before bed or if you wake up in the middle of the night.This is when blocking blue light becomes especially important because artificial light at night can suppress melatonin and disrupt sleep.

Many people notice they feel calmer and sleepier at night once they start reducing artificial blue light exposure.

The VivaRays 3-in-1 Glasses

The 3-in-1 Clip’N’Go system is what really makes VivaRays unique.

These glasses include three different lens options in one frame system so you can use the right lens at the right time.

1. Daytime Lens

Designed for daytime indoor artificial light exposure.

Perfect for:

  • Computer work
  • Office lighting
  • Screen exposure
  • Indoor environments
  • Reducing eye fatigue

2. Evening Lens

The evening lens is typically orange and designed for  right after sunset and evening hours.

This helps your brain begin transitioning into nighttime mode.

People often notice:

  • Feeling calmer at night
  • Better wind-down
  • Less nighttime alertness
  • Easier sleep onset

3. Nighttime Red Lens

The nighttime red lenses are designed for use 1-2 hours before bed.

These block blue and green light to help support melatonin production and a deeper nighttime environment.

This can be especially helpful for people who:

  • Struggle to fall asleep
  • Wake during the night
  • Use screens at night
  • Feel wired at bedtime
  • Have nervous system dysregulation
  • Work shifts or spend time under LEDs after dark

Why I Recommend Them

As someone passionate about circadian biology and natural sleep support, I believe protecting your eyes from artificial light at night is one of the most overlooked parts of healing. If you know my story you know I was able to overcome 35 years of insomnia why practicing circadian biology.

People focus only on supplements, medications, or sleep hacks while ignoring the massive impact light has on the brain and nervous system.

You cannot expect your brain to produce healthy melatonin while sitting under bright LEDs and screens late into the evening.

The VivaRays systems make it easy because you have the right lenses for the right time of day.

I also appreciate that the glasses are stylish and practical enough to actually wear consistently.

Who Might Benefit From VivaRays?

These glasses may be especially helpful for people dealing with:

  • Insomnia
  • Poor sleep quality
  • Anxiety at night
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Eye strain
  • Shift work
  • Heavy screen exposure
  • Nervous system dysregulation
  • Fatigue
  • Austim
  • Circadian rhythm disruption

Final Thoughts

Modern life has completely disconnected us from natural light cycles.

We spend our days indoors and our nights surrounded by artificial light.

That has huge consequences for sleep, hormones, energy, mood, and overall health.

While no single tool fixes everything, improving your light environment can make a massive difference.

The VivaRays 2-in-1 and especially the 3-in-1 systems are some of the best options I have found for supporting circadian rhythm and reducing artificial light stress throughout the day and night.

If you are struggling with sleep, nervous system issues, or feeling exhausted and wired at the same time, your light environment may be one of the missing pieces.

And for many people, changing that starts with what enters the eyes. Click here to save on a pair or VivaRays! Use coupon code SHIRLEYPLANT at checkout to save

More info

If you are struggling with insomnia please check out my new eBook, Finally Asleep a Step by Step Guide to Overcoming Insomnia Naturally available on Amazon, Audible and iTunes.

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Shirley Plant

About Shirley

I'm Shirley Plant, nutritionist and cookbook author. My passion is helping you figure out which foods fuel your body and which ones deplete it.

Appearances By Shirley

  • CTV News
  • Rogers TV
  • FoodNetwork.ca
  • The Eat Real Food Health Summit
  • Menopause Wellness Summit
  • The Parenting TeleSummit

Appearances By Shirley

  • CTV News
  • Rogers TV
  • FoodNetwork.ca
  • The Eat Real Food Health Summit
  • Menopause Wellness Summit
  • The Parenting TeleSummit

Shirley's Cookbooks

Finally... Food I Can Eat!

Finally... Food I Can Eat!

A dietary guide and cookbook featuring tasty non vegetarian and vegetarian recipes for people with food allergies and intolerances. Recipes free of gluten, dairy, eggs, corn, wheat, nightshades, sugar and yeast.

Finally... Paleo Food I Can Eat!

Finally... Paleo Food I Can Eat!

Paleo recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and dessert. Recipes free of grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar, eggs and almonds. Plus, chapters on the mind body connection by Dr. Eva Selhub M.D and healing your body from chronic illness with Dr. Terry Wahls. M.D.

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