Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here.

HEALTH
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But complaints of headaches, eye problems, electrical sensitivity and other health complaints in the workplace have all been eliminated when these fluorescent tubes are replaced with full spectrum lighting. This mimics the effect of …

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Sitting in front of a bright light for 20 minutes every morning cured me completely, and lifts the symptoms of up to 80% of sufferers. Normal office lights aren’t bright enough; what’s needed is a special full-spectrum light more than 10 times brighter …

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Use light therapy which should elevate your mood. This is the standard treatment for SAD. Purchase special full spectrum light therapy bulbs and fixtures engineered to simulate natural light. These lights are very similar to sunlight. …

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HEALTH – EYECARE
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Full spectrum lighting is the closest light to the sun that man can reproduce. We were designed to have the sun’s natural light more than man-made light …

PLANTCARE
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It features a full spectrum T-5 bulb that provides more light than some other bulbs while consuming less electricity, which is a plus for those who are …

FISHCARE
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The only florescent bulbs that can provide the necessary light for the health of your animals are full-spectrum fluorescent lights (not broad spectrum and …

MISCELLANEOUS
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These full-spectrum bulbs, are often used in indoor growing operations, because plants also like them, and evolved in natural daylight, just as animals have. Without natural light stimulus, life would be nonexistent — and the simple …

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Not all objects absorb and reflect light the same. If the dyes or pigments used in your scarf do not reflect colorbv evenly and the light source does not supply an even full spectrum of light as in the case of fluorescent lighting, …

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Get some sun exposure or exposure to a full spectrum light. Read a good book. Drink hot herbal tea throughout the day. Dress in your favorite most comfortable cloths. Eat satisfying, tasteful and clean foods. …

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Avoid nightlights or overhead lights once you turn in. One article suggests keeping a flashlight (not LED) at bedside for trips to the WC or to let a pet out. Get enough natural light during the day either outdoors or with full- spectrum …

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I’d heard that these full spectrum lights help Northeasterners cope with dreary winters; studies show that depression and winter illnesses are linked to lack of sun exposure during the winter months. I don’t know about that, …

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Also, from a psychological point of view, isn’t it known (and I’m totally pulling this out of my ass here, just because it seems logical and like I may have heard it somewhere before) that when there is no light, our brains tell us to go … Daily yoga; Actually turn on the full-spectrum lamp that I have at my desk. Bundling up and getting more outdoor exercise. Getting lots of vitamin D in my diet (this is where knowing a grass-feeding dairy farmer comes in real handy! …

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Light therapy is likely to improve the winter blues dramatically. There are several lightbox units commercially available. You can also switch out some of your household light bulbs for full spectrum bulbs. Use these full spectrum lights during the …

PLANTCARE
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Even if you have a south-facing window, as I did in the kitchen where I started my plants for years, the sun’s angle and the number of daylight hours in February and March rarely offer enough full spectrum light to seedlings. …

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4) Provide ample light – Lack of adequate light is perhaps the biggest challenge when growing plants indoors. If you don’t have a sunny window, use full spectrum fluorescent lights. These fixtures should be turned on for about 16 hours …

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Rotate the pots once a week to keep seedlings growing straight, as opposed to leaning toward the light. For best results, you want to start your seeds beneath full-spectrum grow lights (keep the light source very close to the plants and …

HOME DECORATING
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Get at least one full spectrum light for a reading area. … Plants love full spectrum light so you can put some greenery nearby, and create a small winter …

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I have full spectrum light bulbs over every reading chair in the house, but it’s important to buy those which have the proper day wavelength whatever that means. You need thirty minutes of light therapy everyday. …

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We spend most of our time in our kitchen early in the morning and evening, so we decided to replace the environmentally friendly bulbs with full-spectrum lights. There is some scientific evidence that “plant lights” improve one’s …

PLANTCARE
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Products like the Windowfarm and Woolly Pocket Wally are intriguing, but a bit more investment of time and money than I was looking for and light would still be an issue. This year, I decided an over-the-sink shelf and a full-spectrum …

PETCARE
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Some researchers believe that articial light (especially during summers) increase a ferret’s chance for adrenal disease and poor overall coat (and messed up shedding seasons). The best light is either a full-spectrum bulb or amber light …

EYECARE
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Full-spectrum light is ideal for older readers because it guarantees perfect color rendering, reduces eye strain and glare, and makes it easier to see …

PHOTOGRAPHY
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I went out yesterday and picked up a work light, and a pack of 100 watt, full- spectrum light bulbs. I wanted to have something else to use as lighting besides my camera flash! …. and since I am completely uninspired by any outdoor …

HOME DECORATING

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Use full spectrum light bulbs (such as GE Reveal Brand). Full spectrum lighting mimics sunlight and contains all colors of the spectrum. It also triggers serotonin production, which in turn, helps lift your mood and creates good …

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This is why we tend to feel more depressed and sleepy during the winter months. therefore, get out into the daylight as much as you possibly can, especially in the mornings, and if you work in an office without full spectrum lighting …

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Also, keep your shade up during the day, and if you live somewhere that doesn’t get much sun, think about getting a full spectrum lamp or light box. 6. Friends with Benefits. On cold, rainy days, it can be seriously tempting to cancel …

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What your body needs for optimal functioning is the full-spectrum light you get outdoors. Using full spectrum light bulbs in your home and office can help ameliorate this lack of high quality sunlight during the day.

PLANTCARE
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That’s why it’s best to grow herbs under grow lights. Select full-spectrum lights and leave them on for 12 to 14 hours a day. Keep the tops of the herbs close to the bulbs and the plants should thrive. …

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If you have no brighter windows (due to shade trees or apartment living), you might want to consider the purchase of plant lamps that are designed to provide the full spectrum light your plants need. They can be mounted under shelves, …

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Sit near windows in restaurants and during class. Try changing the light bulbs in your house to “full spectrum” bulbs. These mimic natural light and actually have the same affects on your mind as the real thing.  …

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There are numerous ways to incorporate light therapy, from using dawn simulators to simply changing your light bulb to a full spectrum light bulb, which simulates daylight. My winter plan: my mood is affected by the length of daylight …

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To counter this, you could increase the amount of full spectrum light you are exposed to with full spectrum light bulbs and/or a light box. It is reported that you will feel some relief from sleepiness and even premenstrual moodiness or …

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Change your bulbs: Increase exposure to light indoors by replacing light bulbs with full-spectrum light bulbs. Open your curtains and blinds to allow light inside the home. Trim tree branches that block light from entering your home. …

HEALTH – EYECARE
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What you might not know, is that some light is superior. Not surprisingly, the best light for your eyes is natural light. If you can’t work near a window that lets in enough light for you to see clearly, then use a full spectrum light …

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Many people say that using full spectrum light bulbs has helped their Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. The full spectrum of light wavelengths emitted by these bulbs closely resembles summer sunlight, banishing Winter Blues.

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You need to install efficient lighting such as non-glare light bulbs or full-spectrum lamps. To save more electricity during daylight, install daylight tubes to allow natural light to reflect into your bathroom. Hire a contractor …

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Many of us still have not quite caught up with modern light bulbs and are using old ones that make everything look dull. Full Spectrum Light Bulbs produce natural illumination just like the sun was shining indoors too. …

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By simply replacing your antiquated fluorescent tubes with full-spectrum tubes, you can instantly enhance your environment and your well-being! Full spectrum lighting emits a natural, balanced spectrum of light that is the closest you …

HEALTH
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Full-spectrum lights have a color temperature greater than 5000K and a CRI of over 90 — whether or not they’re labeled as “full-spectrum” depends on the manufacturer. Read all about full-spectrum lights and other green lighting options …

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·Full spectrum lighting for your indoor environment: Research has shown that native Alaskans suffer less from SAD than people in the lower 48 states – even though they have less light in winter – because they spend more time outdoors. …

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Get enough sleep to wake fully refreshed; Increase your exposure to natural sunlight or use a full-spectrum light box. (Morning exposure is best); Decrease exposure to bright light at night (Use red or yellow light, which appear to …

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Use full-spectrum lighting in your home and your office. I often recommend that clients replace the fluorescent lights at work with full-spectrum bulbs whenever possible. I used to get migraines almost every year starting in early …

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However full-spectrum light used in the poultry industry causes chickens to live twice as long, be calmer and less aggressive, and produce eggs 25% lower in cholesterol. Apparently, even human cholesterol levels drop when people are …

HEALTH -EYECARE
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While dim lighting may not harm eyes, it can cause temporary eyestrain. When you do use artificial illumination, use full-spectrum light bulbs, which mimic natural light. 2.Keep your computer screen clean, at or below eye level, …

PLANT CARE
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Mimicking the tropical suns rays is a must for healthy photosynthesizing corals, having a regular 10-12 hour rhythm with a dawn and dust period (actinic light only) are ideal. Also using full spectrum bulbs with the right colour …

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Household bonsai trees must have 2 to four hours of natural or artificial sun light. For bonsai, full spectrum flourescents could offer the essential light levels but the tree wants to be located in close proximity to the light. …

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If the weather or the short days are bringing you down, try to block the outside views and fill your space with as much light as possible. You might even get full spectrum light bulbs for your living and work space where you spend the …

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light therapy has been used to treat depression. Particularly useful in seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the light therapy focuses on exposure to full spectrum light, especially natural sunlight for several hours a day.

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Full spectrum light and sunlight have a natural limiting effect on vitamin D production but UVB only lights do not and so they may poison the body with too much vitamin D3 production if used more than 15 minutes per day.

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I was there to test Real Sunlight; a treatment that fully replicates natural sunlight and sunbathing, creating full spectrum sunlight with reduced UVA and UVB light. Evidently it is a safe and vetted way of guaranteeing that you catch …

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Johns Hopkins University Medical School conducted a ten-year epidemiological study that showed exposure to full-spectrum light (including the ultraviolet frequencies) is positively related to the prevention of breast, colon and rectal …

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Unlike standard office and home lights, full-spectrum lights contain a range of rays from ultraviolet to infrared, with rainbow colors of violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, and a multitude of shades between. …

PLANT CARE
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TERMINOLOGY
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Well lit with at least three sources of incandescent light–Avoid fluorescent lighting. We need full spectrum lighting to thrive. Fluorescent lighting is not full spectrum. It also makes noises–buzzing and popping–that are irritating to …

HOME DECORATING
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Use soft white or pink-tinted bulbs in your lamps, or the full spectrum bulbs that replicate natural sunlight. They can make a huge difference in how you feel! One way to optimize the light that comes in during the day is to position a …

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Full spectrum lighting is required for indoor enclosures. Full spectrum light mimics the beneficial effects of natural sunlight, enabling the turtle to metabolize vitamin D3. The full spectrum lighting is an essential part of the …

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The main contributors to SAD are reduced daylight hours and low fat diets. SAD affects you with depression, carbohydrate craving (a typical effect of low fat diet), increased need for sleep and lack of energy. It is a self-perpetuating cycle.

The Vitamin D, Melatonin and Diet connection

With the reduced sunlight (read reduced vitamin D production) and colder temperatures comes the reduced immune response to flues and head colds. SAD is emphasised by the following factors: increased melatonin, low cholesterol, low fat diets and sun block, and weight gain. These are all related. Not many health professionals have drawn the connection with low fat diets.

Low fat diets forced on us are probably THE major contributor to vitamin D deficiency. Think about the following vitamin D related conditions: cancer – more cases, heart disease – more cases, diabetes – more cases, obesity- more cases and the list goes on. Modern medical science tells us: Eat low fat – margarine is better than butter, cook with oils instead of animal fats, eggs are bad, low salt, high carbohydrate diets, low proteins (as they are associated with saturated fats), use sun block when you go outside. Most of these are old 1950’s thinking with no science back up.

Vitamin D production is closely related to diet as well as sunlight. 20 minute Summer time sun exposure on arm and face replaces the need to for vitamin D in foods. In winter that is not possible. There are a few another ways to get more Vitamin D:

1) Alternative light sources:

Not all light is the same. Light is rated in degrees Kelvin (k). White sunlight (5500K) will fragment into a spectrum of all colours like a rainbow when it passes through a prism. A normal household incandescent light bulb (approx. 4100K) does not create a true rainbow spectrum. Neither do those long fluorescent tubes with a harsher unflattering colour temperature. The new 5500K broad-spectrum lights, like the Viva-lite, simulating sunlight also include the so important near UV and mid UV range. When you put this light through a prism its spectrum is virtually identical to a rainbow. Both broad spectrum lighting and sunlight (at 5500K) are scientifically reported to help with lowering Stress hormone, Mood improvement, Fewer headaches, Slower aging of the retina, Increased productivity, and Reduced eye strain, increased Vitamin D production in the skin.

2) Foods and supplements

Best vitamin D foods to eat are cold-water ocean fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel, foods with saturated fats, butter, eggs; milk and orange juice are now being fortified but both of these are suspect food sources because they are immunologically destructive. If you are a vegetarian and avoid the sun as well as milk and animal fats your vitamin D intake is at risk, especially in winter. You can get the RDA for vitamin D by eating 1.5 kg of beef, 2 kg of corn oil, or 100 kg of cabbage. I wonder who would eat that much of these foods. However the same RDA is reached with 50 gram of salmon, or 2 grams of cod liver oil. Think twice when you have a strict vegetarian diet.

To recap:

By now the light should be on: catch your sunlight, avoid sun block, and replace your indoor lights with Full spectrum Viva-lite light bulbs. The most important winter supplement is Vitamin D 5000IU/day (or take 2 to 3 omega-3 fish oil capsules/day), eat real foods that have vitamin D (oily fish, butter and saturated fats to zonal quantities).
If you are suspecting you are suffering from a combination of depression, sleep problems, repeated colds and flues I strongly advise you to seek professional help.

Click here to read the whole article… (by Peter Riddering, BHSc (CompMed), Naturopath)

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