Do Bright Lights Before Bedtime Delay Your Ability To Fall Asleep?

If you’re having trouble going to sleep at night, you might want to check out the electronic devices that you’re using right before you sleep. A report from CNN mentions that strong light, regardless of whether it’s from the sun or from the display of personal electronic devices, are able to reset a person’s internal sleep clock. Obviously this would include gadgets such as your smartphone, PDA and tablet devices, and with tablet devices being commonly used as eBook readers before we sleep, this issue might even be more prominent now. A neuroscience professor at Northwestern University also affirms that the light from using an electronic device close to bedtime can stimulate your brain to make it more awake, thus delaying your ability to sleep. If you find that you’re having trouble going to sleep every night, maybe it might be worth a shot research more into this?

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The Home Core Integrated Toilet

At first glance the Home Core Integrated Toilet simply looks weird, however, its a cool way to add a unique touch to the washroom.

The Home Core Integrated Toilet is a combination of a toilet bowl, sink, mirror and vanity table integrated into one toilet system. The vanity system features a pop-up mirror and a few drawers so that people can store things. The Home Core is also called the all-in-one loo.

The Home Core Integrated Toilet is also energy efficient. Below the sink is a water storage tank. The water that is drained from the sink can be used to later flush the pot. If users want to store the sink water they can simply push a button that will activate the water tank to retain water. The main theme of the Home Core Integrated Toilet is to save water.

Although combining the sink and toilet into one seems like a neat and practical concept, there are many people that may not feel comfortable having a sink directly above their toilet, despite how clean the toilet may be. Another downside to the toilet is the espresso/coffee drink warmer that is built into the back of the toilet. Warming coffee on top of a toilet doesn’t seem very sanitary.

The Home Core Integrated Toilet may be ideal for individuals that have an extremely small bathroom or people that simply want a futuristic toilet in their home.



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Mast Humidifier

As the entire world pushes towards using clean energy, more and more gadgets that don't require electricity will be created. The Mast is a humidifier that doesn't use electricity. Instead, the Mast draws up moisture into its sails by capillary action.

The Mast was designed and crafted by Shin Okada and Masuya Koubou. The designers created the Mast humidifier while thinking of a yacht floating in cool water. The humidifier is simple and elegant and has an interesting design that feels and looks organic and clean.

The humidifier works by absorbing water from the hull and then diffusing the water. It's perfect for dispersing moisture throughout the room. The water evaporates six times faster than an open pan of water, which makes it extremely efficient.

The Mast humidifier is a perfect addition to the home during the cold and dry winter months. During winter, dry air can take a toll on the skin, hair, eyes, and general health, but humidifiers replenish much need moisture and can benefit a person's health.

The Mast is made from high-quality timber that is called Japanese Cypress. Japanese Cypress has a fresh lemon scent, and as the moisture is dispersed into the air, the sweet scent of lemons permeates the room. The timber is also durable and rot-resistant. Each humidifier is custom made.



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