Infertility and Artificial Light
Artificial light while sleeping appears to interfere with the
production of melatonin, which is a hormone associated with
ovarian activity. Research shows that women's cycles often
normalize when artificial light is eliminated while sleeping.
Eliminating the artificial light seems to allow the hormonal
system to reset itself, so to speak, and take a fresh start.
Couples who were thought to be infertile have been able to
conceive by eliminating artificial light while sleeping.
Many women find that menstrual cycles are easier and more
harmonious if they follow the cycles of the moon: menstruation
on the new moon, ovulation on the full moon. Because we are
surrounded by so much artificial light, even while sleeping, it
can be a challenge to get in tune with the moon's cycles. Women
report being able to gradually harmonize their cycles with the
cycles of the moon by sleeping in total darkness, except for one
or two nights at the time of the full moon. If you want to try
sleeping in total darkness, make some dark shades for your
bedroom windows and make sure there is no light of any kind from
your clock radio, from under your door, etc.
If you want to try harmonizing your cycle with the moon's
cycles, open your shades for one night during the full moon, and
sleep in the moon's light. If this is not possible, get a
nightlight and use it only during the night of the full moon.
You may have to continue this practice for some months, so be
patient. You may enjoy seeing your cycles gradually respond to
Grandmother Moon's light.