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- Annie B. Bond
- December 23, 2000
- 1:13 pm
- 17 comments
Full-spectrum lighting companies almost always promote their products as protecting against seasonal depression.
Since that (happily) isn’t a problem of mine, I hadn’t looked into the subject of full-spectrum lighting more fully until recently. What an eye opener (so to speak)! I’ve learned enough that I now want to have UV-allowing glasses and windows, and I bought a full-spectrum light for my desk. The inspiration for me was learning that full-spectrum lighting helps support the endocrine system, that all-important regulator of body chemistry.
The change in my behavior with my new light is striking indeed: I am more alert, more centered, more focused, more alive feeling, and, believe it or not, less hungry. If you want to try this (and I recommend that you do), here are the guidelines for what kind of bulb to buy:
Color Rendering Index (CRI)
All full-spectrum bulbs will tell you what their CRI score is.
Sunlight: 100 CRI
Most full-spectrum bulbs: 90 CRI or above
Cool white bulbs (standard): 64 CRI
Kelvin Rating
Kelvin rating defines the color of the light
Spring colors: 2,700-3,200 Kelvin Rating
Most standard blubs are Spring colors.
High noon in July: 5,000 Kelvin
Many full-spectrum bulbs are 5,000 Kelvin.
September light: 5,500-5,700 Kelvin range
Read more: Spirit, Health & Safety, Natural Remedies, Self-Help
By Annie B. Bond
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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I like FSL for my lights at home.
very interesting , thanks
Great article. Thanks.
Thanks for the article.
Interesting; I'd prefer these to CFL bulbs. I will look for these now.
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very interesting thank you
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