iPhone user shares simple setting change which will help your 'sleep immeasurably'

The problem with tech nowadays is that our constant exposure to artificial light can disrupt our natural circadian rhythms.

This is true when you think that the the first thing many of us do when we wake up in the morning is look at our phones.

Recognising this issue, one iPhone user - DrDeepMD - shared his hack on X that will help iPhone users improve their sleep quality by changing a simple setting.

Changing a simple setting on your iPhone could improve your sleep quality drastically / Maria Korneeva/Getty

The hack involves alternating the iPhone's display into a 'pure red light mode' to block the blue light emitted by the device.

The filtered out blue light promotes the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, resulting in much better sleep.

By following these five simple steps, Apple users can create a red light filter on their iPhone, which has been shown to aid sleep.

First, users need to go into their iPhone settings, tap on Accessibility, then Display and Text Size, then Colour Filters.

Turn on the Colour Filter and check the Colour Tint option.

Next, users need to adjust the intensity and hue.

You can do this by sliding both of these labelled bars all the way to the right. This will maximise the red light and filter out all of the blue light.

Now, you're basically done, but there are two extra steps to make this feature more easily accessible, especially when you just want it at the quick tap of a button.

The iPhone user advises to change the setting in line with the natural light / Oscar Wong/Getty

To set up a shortcut, iPhone users need to go back to the Accessibility screen and click on Accessibility Shortcut.

Finally, tap the Colour Filters button and this will turn on the 'triple click' function which allows for easy on/off access to the setting.

Here is the important part of how to use the feature once you've changed it.

To use the setting properly, DrDeepMD recommends following natural light patterns.

In the morning, wait until you have been exposed to natural red light from the sun for at least 10-15 minutes before turning off the red light filter, the iPhone user advises.

Sometimes, a morning walk can make this easier - and of course, it's always better to get natural light before phone light any day.

When dusk rolls around, iPhone users can re-enable the red light filter, ideally avoiding screen time at least 2 hours before bedtime for 'max circadian support.'

Problems with circadian rhythms can lead to all kinds of health problems including insulin resistance, fat gain, and thyroid dysfunction, the Apple device owner warns.