[BC] DST for the rest of you

[Ira Wilner]

Most of the time I can warp my hours.  But on some rare nights when I've 
gone well past my normal circadian rhythm with the serotonin burst being 
well gone, it can be difficult to fall asleep though usually not.

I do find the suddenly reduced daylight in the late afternoon takes a toll 
on me as I work in an artificially lit environment much of the day.  The 
color balance of natural light is important!  I can mitigate it by spending 
as much time outdoors as possible, tower site visits and long drives in 
daytime.

That said, it is well known that irregular hours place a significant toll on 
the body.  The recent discovery that sleep is essential for cleaning out the 
toxins and gunk that accumulates in the fatty tissue of the brain, a 
requirement to maintain good function and ward off dementia, makes it even 
more compelling.

--Ira

-----Original Message----- 
From: jeff at rfproof.com

Interesting subject.

A good way to understand what is occurring is to consider artificial 
'working hours' as a standard block of time that is being shifted earlier in