Scientists who study sleep and circadian rhythms unanimously agree that year-round Standard Time is better for health than Daylight Saving Time (DST). With year-round DST, each year, we would lose on average 67 hours of morning sunlight, which is crucial for people to feel wakeful, energized, and uplifted in the morning.

“Our biological clock and circadian rhythm need morning light exposure,” said Myriam Juda, Simon Fraser University research associate in the Department of Psychology. “If we don’t get light in the morning, our clock drifts to a later time, so it gets harder and harder to wake up.”

Not enough sleep causes a multitude of health problems. Two-thirds of all adults in developed nations regularly experience sleep deprivation, resulting in fatigue, irritability, compromised immune system, and a higher risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, as well as mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, and dementia.

To learn about natural ways to sleep better, check out Bei Linda Tang's online presentation "Better Sleep, Naturally". Tang is a natural sleep advocate, a mom of two school-aged children, and the Owner/Creative Director of Dream Designs (dreamdesigns.ca).