The key out-take is that we need to alternate full-spectrum and dim light at the right times (ie full-spectrum during daylight hours and dim light in the evening) in order for our circadian rhythm to allow us to sleep soundly at night.

Circadian rhythms and how to check yours

Jet Lag and Light

Why is circadian disruption relevant?

Why is Melatonin so important?

Do iPads Cause Insomnia?

And we weren’t the only ones who were writing about this subject. Our weekly round-ups had regular entries on the topic of sleep – whether it be how to get to sleep, how not to go to sleep and sometimes how to stay awake longer than you normally could.

How to wake up
33 Tips for Better Sleep
Increase your melatonin. Ideally it is best to increase levels naturally with exposure to bright sunlight in the daytime (along with full spectrum fluorescent bulbs in the winter) and absolute complete darkness at night.

How not to fall asleep when you shouldn’t
How not to fall asleep at work
Working in an office with bad lighting could be sapping your energy. “Tests have found that full-spectrum lighting, which simulates daylight and promotes better vision – will boost your energy levels as well”

Some Tips for staying awake during the ashes « The Sleep Geek
Having full spectrum light bulbs in the room where you are watching the cricket will help to keep you awake during play – they mimic the sun and your body will assume that it’s daytime and therefore feel more awake. …

How to get to sleep
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If you sleep at night, which most people do, try to get at least 30 minutes of full spectrum light during the day, especially first thing in the morning. This light will cue your body to induce sleep at night.

How sleep patterns change as you age
If you cannot obtain direct sunlight, try a full-spectrum light. – Keep a Regular Sleep Schedule – Try to go to bed and awaken at the same time each day. – Avoid Stimulants – Nicotine, caffeine, alcohol all act as stimulants that can …

Stress: Why is it bad, and how can we minimize it?
If your sleep cycle has become irregular due to your consistently bad sleep habits, simply reset it by exposing yourself to bright, full spectrum light in the morning, and minimizing exposure to light within two hours of desired bed …

How To Beat The Sleep Robbers
Day-Llight Therapy: Not the same thing as ordinary indoor lighting, exposure to the daylight spectrum of light does a better job than a caffeinated drink for relieving a drop in alertness, energy and mood during the midafternoon.

A Good Night’s Sleep: Essential for Health
Like with diet, there isn’t a “one size fits all”; however, if you are experiencing sleep difficulties, try a few of these easy inexpensive possibilities: 3 mg of the hormone melatonin about one half hour before bed; no television or computer work an hour before going to sleep; reading with a full spectrum light bulb; sleeping with eye shades if you can’t make your bedroom completely dark.

Nite, Nite, Sleep Tight – Holistic Health – Medicine Blog …
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 …

Sleep as a SAD symptom
Feeling S.A.D.? Follow these Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
If your room is dark and that is what makes you less active at home, then you can install full-spectrum light bulbs in every room of your home in order to mimic the sunshine. Full-spectrum high-quality beaming light is vital when there is a short supply of natural sunlight. It will help you to get a better sleep, mental clarity, improved concentration, good mood, plus a stronger immune system.

Ten Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter
Even a short stint out in the sun can help your mood, enhance your sleep, and help you feel like you don’t live in a cave. If you struggle with seasonal depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD) get a full spectrum light and spend some time in front of it. 

Health tips for January from Hazel Courteney
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 …

How to steer clear of Winter Blues
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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HEALTH

I’ve Got Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
So, this year I am testing out full spectrum light bulbs. They are supposed to provide light rays similar to those of the sun and are (supposedly) the best thing short of medication for treating seasonal depression. It’s like a little ball of sunshine in the corner of my office!

33 Tips for Better Sleep
Increase your melatonin. Ideally it is best to increase levels naturally with exposure to bright sunlight in the daytime (along with full spectrum fluorescent bulbs in the winter) and absolute complete darkness at night.

Controlling Sundowning/Agitation with Light Sources or Meds
Aim at doubling the “normal” light levels during the day, but use only yellow or amber night lights at bedtime. During the day, halogen or full-spectrum bulbs may be helpful, but the main thing is just the light levels.

Seasonal Affective Disorder in Teen Health
Increased exposure to light: Since the symptoms of this disorder are triggered due to lack of sunlight or light, people with mild SAD can be encouraged to spend more time outdoors during the day. Fixing of full spectrum light bulbs in lamps to bring more daylight in the house during winter can also do the trick.

WORK BETTER
Stress-busting, natural touches for your office or workspace
Natural light gets a lot of credit for keeping busy workers more productive and in a better mood, while poor or harsh overhead lighting is blamed for everything from headaches and eyestrain to depression. For sunny summer days when it’s too hot to open the blinds, consider changing the bulbs in your desk lamps to those with full-spectrum light.

HOME DECORATING
How would YOU renovate this small unit/bedsit to give the impression of more space?
Reflective surfaces, A few large, simple pieces of furniture rather than lots of small cluttered ones, Plain Upholostry, Install lights in cupboards, Use full spectrum light bulbs

FISHCARE
Do you want another Freshwater Aquarium fish?
For lighting, you should use a full spectrum light and leave it on from 4 to 8 hours a day, to maintain the color development of your Flowerhorn. Be aware if you have live plants, they will require no less than 8 hours of light a day.

MISCELLANEOUS
Good morning sunshine!
Personally, I use a full spectrum light bulb in a standing lamp on the other side of the bedroom. The full spectrum bulb mimics natural light and the lamp and alarm clock are too far away from the bed for me to hit the snooze button, so I don’t interfere with the system doing its job

Eastern Comma Butterfly Caterpillars – Aug 7
Of course a female monarch came laying eggs in the afternoon. I took in the leaves with the eggs. Fearing the leaves might not have been under the sun long enough, I kept the leaves under full-spectrum CFL light for hours. All caterpillars successfully became chrysalises as of today, August 23.

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HEALTH
Top 10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
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. …

Health tips for January from Hazel Courteney
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 …

Ways to Beat Depression
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 …

Natural Treatment For Season Affect Disorder | Healthy Horizons Blog
Replacing your light bulbs to full spectrum light at home and in your workplace can make a significant difference. Full Spectrum Light is actually a marketing term. It has no precise scientific definition, …

The “Sleep Mistake” Which Boosts Your Risk of Cancer
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
The Gardener’s Eden – Joyful New Beginnings: Bright-Green Herb
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 …

Defender Network » Blog Archive » Growing Healthy Food Indoors
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. …

Keeping Houseplants Healthy in Winter
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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PLANTCARE
Growing vegetables indoors in winter | Make it and Mend it
If you do decide to supplement with artificial light you need to invest in proper grow bulbs that emit full spectrum light. Another reason to go for smaller containers is that you may have to rotate pots to ensure everything you’ re …

Caring for blooming gifts
Turn on the lights. Flowering houseplants often don’t rebloom because of insufficient light. Place plants in a south-facing window or set them under full -spectrum grow lights. Provide optimum temperatures. …

How to Start Seeds for Your Garden Indoors
Light: Unless you have a sunny greenhouse, indoor light isn’t bright enough for seeds. The solution is to hang a fluorescent light fixture equipped with full- spectrum (daylight) bulbs about 6” above the seed trays. …

HEALTHCARE
How sleep patterns change as you age
If you cannot obtain direct sunlight, try a full-spectrum light. – Keep a Regular Sleep Schedule – Try to go to bed and awaken at the same time each day. – Avoid Stimulants – Nicotine, caffeine, alcohol all act as stimulants that can …

REPTILE CARE
How to Care for a Turtle
Set up two-thirds of your turtle’s aquarium for swimming and one-third for basking, using a full-spectrum ultraviolet light source. Basking is critical for drying and preventing shell problems. And since turtles can’t store vitamin D 3, …

BIRDCARE
lighting/heating
So a UV light that provides UVA spectrum will allow a bird to see the full spectrum of colours available with the five colour senses they have (we only have three). I notice an immediate change in behaviour (more activity and …

PHOTOGRAPHY
Taking Great Pictures for eBay Auctions and Online Selling | www …
… light booms for front, side, and backlighting, diffusers and reflectors for diffuse and indirect lighting? Add a couple of full-spectrum light bulbs with fixtures for another and you have a great, complete studio for photographing …

WORK BETTER
Design the Ideal Home Office
If your home office is in a basement or a room without windows, check out daylight-replicating light sources that will provide energy-efficient, full- spectrum lighting. Many ergonomic task-lighting fixtures have dimmer switches so you …

EYECARE
January is National Eye Health Month
Our eyes are designed to let light in, and full-spectrum sunlight is the healthiest form of it. Truthfully, by “protecting” our bodies and eyes with chemical-laden sunscreens and dark sunglasses we’re effectively weakening them. …

HOME DECORATING
Home Foyer Design that Welcomes Good Chi
Use recessed lighting to light effectively foyers with low ceilings. On the other hand, if you have high ceilings, hang a beautiful chandelier or a rustic wrought iron piece. A light fixture with a full-spectrum bulb gives the …

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HOME DECORATING
Lighting Windowless Rooms | Home Lighting Advice
Complement general lighting with accent lighting like table lamps and wall sconces, to avoid a cave-like atmosphere. Try full spectrum lighting, as it mimic the sun’s natural light. A little bit of maneuvering will turn any windowless ..

~ Home as Haven: The Guest Room | Graceful Balance
Good lighting enhances everything from the ambiance of a room to the function of it. A reading lamp by the bed is a nice touch as is a bright full spectrum light for when one is dressing. For those not comfortable in total darkness a …

Warming Up a Winter Room with Color
While fluorescent bulbs are extremely cost effective and energy efficient, they emit a cool colored light, which tends to drain a room’s energy. Full spectrum lights, which mimic the light of the sun, are an excellent choice for …

MISCELLANEOUS
Some Tips for staying awake during the ashes « The Sleep Geek
Having full spectrum light bulbs in the room where you are watching the cricket will help to keep you awake during play – they mimic the sun and your body will assume that it’s daytime and therefore feel more awake. …

HEALTH
101 Ways to be Happy | Travel Blog – Tripbase
28) Put full-spectrum lights in your home or office. If you live in a wintry climate that doesn’t get much sun, you can replicate the effect with light bulbs that mimic the sun’s rays. 29) Drink coffee. Studies in Brazil showed that …

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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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Using full spectrum lights in your home and office can help ameliorate the lack of high quality sunlight during the day, and paying attention to the amount of light you flood your home with in the evening is important as well. …

PLANT CARE
The Spontaneous Gardener: Good Gifts for Gardeners
Make sure you buy a full spectrum light bulb for your plants. I think you want a CFL bulb, but ask at the garden or hardware store first. Garden shears, watering cans, those plastic thingys you use to start plants indoors, peat pellets …

WORK BETTER
Full Spectrum Lighting Helps Relieve Stress in the Workplace …
Years of research has led to the understanding that people depend on full spectrum light, which is the full range of rays from ultraviolet to infrared, with rainbow colors violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red in between …

After Lunch Drowsiness-What Can You Do About It? | Health Reform
If you have the cool white fluorescent tubes lighting your space a better option is full spectrum fluorescent bulbs. These simulate the wavelength of sunlight and if you can get them, you should. Feeling awake and alert after lunch is …

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“Our environment is increasingly impacting our health, separating us from the natural forces that interact with our physiology to keep us well. The most pervasive forces are light and darkness. The lights we use or are exposed to at night cause the greatest disruption.

Every bit of light has an effect on our melatonin production, our own homemade sleep remedy, to the extent that perfect production for a good night’s sleep would have to take place deep in a cave. However, caves have other drawbacks that are not conducive to sleep, and there aren’t enough of them to go around.

The presence of modern light pollution is labeled “light noise,” according to clinical psychologist Rubin Naiman in an interview with Dr. Mercola (Mercola.com). Most of us can sleep in spite of it. We handle the intrusion of outside lights by covering our heads with a pillow or putting up a shade.”

The full article can be found here.

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Even the tiniest bit of light in the room can disrupt your internal clock and your pineal gland’s production of melatonin and serotonin. Even the tiniest glow from your clock radio could be interfering with your sleep. This will help decrease your …. Ideally it is best to increase levels naturally with exposure to bright sunlight in the daytime (along with full spectrum fluorescent bulbs in the winter) and absolute complete darkness at night. If that isn’t possible, …

Natural Remedies for Depression
If уου аrе nοt getting аt Ɩеаѕt 15 minutes οf exposure tο natural sunlight consider purchasing full spectrum lighting fοr thе rooms уου spend mοѕt οf уουr time. Physical Exercise. Exercise саn bе one οf thе safest аnԁ mοѕt effective …

Keeping Healthy With the Change of Seasons | Exercise Digital
If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression symptoms caused by reduced sun exposure), consider Full Spectrum Light bulbs in a few of your reading lights in your home and even perhaps your work space. …

WORK BETTER
Defining your office style
For task lights, consider a full-spectrum light on an adjustable neck so you can focus it where you’re working. Place the lamp on the same side as your non-dominant hand to avoid casting shadows on your writing. …

10 Characteristics of High Performance Environments
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
Let There Be Light in Your Bedroom! | Home Remodelling
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 …

REPITLECARE
Taking Good Care Of Your North American Box Turtle | Biodiversity …
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 …

African Hinge Back Tortoise Help Please? – Full Spectrum Light Bulb
Ok, so, here’s the whole story. I was telling my students I always wanted a tortoise after reading a book to them about reptiles. My classroom psychologist then.

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HEALTH
Vitamin D2 vs D3 Vs Sunlight | Health News and Tips
But full spectrum lamps may be much safer than UBV light alone because full spectrum light naturally limits the total amount of vitamin D3 the skin makes in the body. Research has not been done on common full spectrum CFS lightbulbs to …

Usman Imtiaz: Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep
If there is even the tiniest bit of light in the room it can disrupt your circadian rhythm and your pineal gland’s production of melatonin and seratonin. There also should be as little light in the bathroom as possible if you get up in the middle of the night. … Ideally it is best to increase levels naturally with exposure to bright sunlight in the daytime (along with full spectrum fluorescent bulbs in the winter) and absolute complete darkness at night. …

HOME DECORATING
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Sitting under fluorescent lights is a challenge for any cubicle-dweller and you should try to eliminate any glare shining on your face. You can replace the fluorescent tubes with full-spectrum bulbs that offer a healthier, warmer light. …

Creating a Stress-Free Office
Dimmer switches, table lights, angled lamps, as well as overhead lighting can all be used. If your room is not lit naturally from large windows, avoid fluorescent lighting if at all possible and invest in full-spectrum lighting. …

I get tired working in my enclosed office with no outside window …
If you bought a lamp for your cubicle you may get a full spectrum lightbulb, like the kind that people shine into reptile aquariums that replicate sunlight………or do what i did Move to Florida:-). BevD. 26. Aug, 2010. Yup lack of light can cause depression and tiredness. Everyone needs light to help them throughout the day. There are special lamps you can buy that will give you that “light” that you need like what’s outside and not the fluorescent types. …

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Recessed lighting incorporated into a skylight well gives the illusion of daylight at night. Fluorescent lighting with the proper selection of tube can provide full-spectrum color and even illumination, while minimizing heat. …

Desk and Study Lamps: Which One Suits You? | Home Improvement Power
If you like a really bright light when you study but don’t like halogen bulbs, you can also try using a full spectrum of light bulb in your desk or study lamp. That way you get the brightness of daylight without the headaches that can …

PLANT CARE
Beautiful Orchids: Orchid Care Made Easy
You can substitute natural sunlight with full-spectrum “grow lights” placed about a foot above the orchid’s blooms to create a total of approximately 12 hours of sunlight per day. Temperature. Orchids thrive in temperatures between 55 …

Seed Starting For Beginning Gardeners – 5 Steps to Success …
… provided that they have access to a full day (at least 8 hours) of bright light, most gardeners will need to supplement their seedling lighting with special plant or grow lights that simulate the full spectrum of the sun. …

PHOTOGRAPHY
The Old Coffee Mill and a Call for Flickr & Facebook to increase …
This coffee mug and beans rested atop a full-spectrum light box (you know, the kind used for viewing film negatives), and flash was used to illuminate overhead. Vintage coffee pot collection. Image by H is for Home …

REPTILECARE
What can I feed my wild brown anole lizard?
You must also provide the right kind of lighting. Your lizard needs full-spectrum light that includes UVB. This helps them get the maximum nutritional value from their food. Without proper lighting, your brown anole will not be able to …

What do I need to know about bearded dragons? | Bearded Lizards
The brighter the light, the better. Dragons thrive under a good full spectrum UV source. We recommend active UV/heat or mercury vapor bulbs. These bulbs work double time to give your dragon quality UV and producing heat at the same time …

MISCELLANEOUS
How can I cover up my under eye circles?
Use a light reflecting concealer in a shade lighter than you would normally choose for the colour of your foundation. Apply after your foundation or else you will just rub it off and then finally lightly dust over some powder because this keeps ….. I also use a full-spectrum lamp. This way I could be sure that my makeup wouldn’t look totally different when I step out of the house! In case you decide to buy “Lemonaid” later on, don’t do it. The color effect is excellent, …

TERMINOLOGY
BulbAmerica Official Blog: Color Temperature: A Guide for the …
In lighting especially, you may come across the designation ‘full-spectrum’ light. Full-spectrum light refers to light with a color temperature of 5000K an up. More specifically, full-spectrum means that the light contains all of the …

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HEALTH
Emotional Intelligence and Feeling Good
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 …

SAD Light Therapy – News and Articles on Health
This light triggers the pineal gland through the eyes. Full-spectrum, or “bright white” light is specifically indicated for periods of 3-4 hours per day, from October to April. (And it goes without saying, the person receiving light …

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Light therapy. It uses a combination of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), fluorescent lamps and lasers to produce the full spectrum of light under controlled circumstances. This type of therapy has been shown to be effective in treating …

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He notes that the prevalence of SAD pioneered the discovery of an effective treatment method in the form of full spectrum light therapy, also known as phototherapy. A number of scientific studies have found that the effectiveness of …

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Serotonin, a brain hormone associated with mood elevation, increases with exposure to light. Conversely, the hormone melatonin increases with less light, making us feel tired. Full spectrum lights have been shown clinically to be highly …

Full Spectrum Sunlight And Inner Health
In one experiment, a tumour-susceptible strain of mice lived more than twice as long under full-spectrum light as they did under standard lighting, and rats exposed to full-spectrum light had significantly lessened tumour development. …

Light Therapy for Insomnia
Light therapy uses powerful lamps with full spectrum light, which have been found to be effective in treating insomnia and SAD. Other ways of achieving strong light is from lasers, light emitting diodes and fluorescent lamps. …

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Many bulbs are being designed as full spectrum light bulbs. Full spectrum light bulbs are not a specific type of light bulb, but rather a description of light bulbs produced. Full spectrum light bulbs produce light that is similar to …

HEALTH – EYECARE
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Again, with the lighting at home or work, try and use full spectrum florescent bulbs, which filter imbalanced light to increase contrast, show true color and reduce glare. An added bonus to using full spectrum florescent bulbs is that …

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Use full spectrum lighting. Lighting, like sunlight, that covers the visual spectrum makes things easier to see. Adjust the color setting on monitors and screens. Some even allow you to adjust the color temperature. …

HOME DECORATING
How To Choose Desk And Study Lamps | Articles Fox
But if the bright light is welcome but only the halogen bulb doesn’t agree with you, then you can fit a full spectrum of light bulb in your desk or study lamp. That way you get the brightness of daylight without the headaches that can …

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Not specifically about full-spectrum light bulbs but talks indepth about the value of full-spectrum light.
Imagine reading by beautiful sunlight instead of the harsh overhead lights. Natural light is full-spectrum, which means it’s generally better for your eyes, your body, and your mind. You’ve probably experienced this for yourself. …

Expert Lighting Advice | The Lighting District Blog
We installed full-spectrum lightbulbs all around the window frames—eight bulbs per frame—and then I hung elegant plantation shutters with very wide louvers. You tilt the louvers in any direction and they scoop up the light and shine it …

BIRD CARE
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I just received my full spectrum light. It is a 15 watt bulb from Featherbrite, that sits on top of the cage. It has an attachment that raises it.

FISH CARE
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If sunlight isn’t possible in your living space, getting a full spectrum light is advisable. Be sure to leave it on for four to eight hours a day to maintain the color development of your Flowerhorn. …

PLANT CARE
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The basic fluorescent bulbs do lack the warmer end of the light spectrum, but you can find full spectrum or “daylight” fluorescent bulbs, and they are the best choice. For some orchid species that require high-intensity light it may be …

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Indoor bonsai trees must receive 2 to 4 hours of natural or artificial sun light. For bonsai, full spectrum flourescents may supply the necessary lumination amounts but the tree needs to be placed in close proximity towards the light. …

REPTILE CARE
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“Tһе Super UV fluorescent lamp іѕ a full-spectrum daylight lamp tһаt produces tһе optimal amounts οf beneficial ultraviolet rays, 3% + UVB аחԁ 7%+ UVA, wһісһ һеƖр process calcium fοr bone growth. Itѕ color-enhancing, natural-daylight …

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As far as lights, we use Full Spectrum Lights. They produce light just like the sun. All of our turtles are water turtles, so we have water heaters. Keeping the water at temp keeps the tank at temp. Our turtle setup: 250 gal tank. …

PHOTOGRAPHY
Can’t I use a regular floor lamp with full spectrum light bulbs as …
Even the amateur lights for sale are too high for me. What is the difference in those and the full spectrum sewing lights you can buy at craft stores or just.

MISCELLANEOUS
BLOOD KNOT: The Frog
The light I use at my tying desk provides me with full spectrum light, in order that the flies I construct will not change color when brought into the real light of day. Often, however, I am still amazed at the difference, and wish that …

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Results are so good that other schools are getting interested in lighting in schools, says Arne Lowden. a researcher in a stress research institute in the Stockholm University.

In the darkest wintertime in two classrooms regular yellowish fluorescent lamps were changed to so called full spectrum fluorescent lamps. The classrooms were the students homeclassrooms so they had almost all their lessons there.

During the weeks of research was e.g. the melatonin level that controls sleep, measured. The levels become lower and the students were more alert. In the evening were the students more tired. When sleeping they didn´t move as much as earlier because their sleep was more effective.

Their classroom was perhaps a little darker than the average before the change of the lamps, but results show anyway that good lighting is essential for all students. More alert students can easier cope with school work, says Arne Lowden.
Students might need to ”fill” themselves with light in the morning when people are most sensitive to light. School often starts at 8 am and students often miss the important morning light.

Pupils in secondary school are not much outside during breaks either and during weekends they might sleep too long in the morning so they´ll miss a lot of light.

It´s not only young people who need good light. Bad light can make personal tired in every job has been realized more and more often in Sweden, Arne Lowden notices.

Johan Bergman notices the difference between his new and old classroom.
– In the old classroom was I often so tired during the lessons that I almost fell asleep. Here it´s totally different.
The difference can best be noticed when pupils move from classroom to another:
– The other classrooms feel so dark and depressive especially in the winter when it´s dark outside, says Elin Försborgen.

Arne Lowden. gets more and more inquiries from workplaces, especially those with rooms without windows.
– Our next project is Forsmark power plant with rooms without windows. The goal is to increase alertness in daytime
Even private persons are interested in lighting. Light therapy lamps for private use sell well, says Arne Lowden. who himself has one on his writing desk. There he sits in the morning and feels that bright light makes him more alert. He recommends light therapy lights especially for shift-workers. So far it is not sure if it helps against depression, established SBU, an institute that evaluates health care technologies in Sweden, last year. (AD-Lux: this is wrong information. There are lot of studies, which shows that light therapy helps against depression).

We need more research on this area. The indoor light is of more and more importance in our lives. In investigations we can see how sleeping difficulties and fatigue have become more common, and that is something we can fight with right kind of light, says Arne Lowden.

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