Article at a Glance:  Light directly impacts our visual and non-visual responses. When we don’t get enough exposure to the sky-blue region during the day, and/or if we get too much exposure to wavelengths in this region at nighttime, we are at risk of experiencing circadian rhythm disruption. Poor lighting can negatively impact mood, energy, focus, and productivity during the daytime. It can also affect your sleep later at night. Circadian lighting is a healthy alternative to conventional LEDs and fluorescent light sources. There are three ways to implement a circadian lighting system in ..read more

Article at a Glance:  Humans have long relied on the sun’s energy as well as fire and candlelight for illumination; however, we now have other technologies that allow us to stay up later into the evenings.  Modern technology has led to fluorescents, LEDs, and an ever-growing array of digital devices with LED screens.  More time indoors means more time exposed to artificial lighting, which directly impacts circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.  The human body needs warmer (redder) lighting in the hours leading up to bedtime as the wavelengths in the red light spectrum are c ..read more

By Jenna Keane What follows in this blog are the solutions I found through research, talking with my vet, other blogs, and experimentation. I used all facets of light and supplements to help my dog recover quickly. Food, light and electromagnetic technology made the ideal trifecta for faster than normal healing! Light comes from many different sources – from the sun, light bulbs, our electronic gadgets, and more In some cases, light gets a bad rap because of things like sunburn and blue light, and the effects that they can have on human health. This can make it easy to overlook the idea that l ..read more

Light bulb shopping used to be relatively easy. Traditionally, we would replace our light bulbs based on wattage. As governments began phasing out the use of incandescent bulbs, replacing them (with CFL, halogen, or LED bulbs) has become trickier for consumers. Rather than relying on wattage — the amount of energy needed to power a light bulb — manufacturers are now labeling their products based on other outputs. The most important specs for understanding the effectiveness of light bulbs are lumens, lux, and color temperature. What Are Lumens and Lux? When purchasing light bulbs, it ..read more

Article at a Glance:  Red and Near Infrared (NIR) are considered “bioactive” wavelengths of light. The human body is biologically designed to need these types of light, as they have profound effects on cellular and hormonal health. Researchers have found that red and NIR can affect numerous different physiological and biochemical mechanisms; cellular energy production and hormesis are arguably the most important to call out. By getting appropriate doses of red and NIR light, you can help your body recover and rejuvenate more effectively. Why are Red and NIR Light So Essen ..read more

Article at a Glance: Color is the appearance of an object with respect to the wavelengths of light that are reflected off of it. Research shows that light is one of the most influential inputs to your circadian rhythm. The natural phases of sunlight are naturally programmed into our biology. Ideally, you want to incorporate “circadian” lighting in your home or office that mimics the color temperature of the sun’s natural light as it progresses throughout the day. Kelvin Color Temperature: What You Need to Know Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Lighting—it’s al ..read more

Article at a Glance:  Junk light is a common occurrence found in artificial light sources like LEDs and fluorescents.  Junk light specifically refers to blue, green, and violet light.  We didn’t always have junk light, our ancestors used to solely rely on natural sunlight and fire.  Technological advances in lighting led to incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, and LED bulbs. Greater access to lighting has resulted in an “always-on” culture and overexposure to certain wavelengths.  Artificial blue light during the daytime can zap your energy and negatively aff ..read more

Article at a Glance:  As the world learns to navigate social distancing protocols, the demand for greater access to the Internet, information, and curriculums has grown exponentially. Public health concerns around the COVID-19 coronavirus have also driven the need for more precise medical equipment. Light science and light-based technology have become incredibly important in aiding a host of global issues, such as telecommunications and connectivity, better medical treatments, sustainable farming, and clean energy. International Day of Light is an annual event that takes place on May 16t ..read more

Article at a Glance:  Lighting has seen a profound evolution from fire to incandescent, halogens, compact fluorescents, and now LED technology. The light bulb plays an integral part in how humans and the world live every day. There are very clear benefits of using LED light bulbs; however, there is also evidence that the abundance of bright LEDs, especially at nighttime, can have dramatic ripple effects on wildlife and the ecosystems that plants and animals inhabit. To protect the Earth, it’s important to find a healthy balance between using energy-efficient LED lights and knowing when t ..read more