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.
BIRDCARE
Rooster gets his full spectrum light
I try to give my birds some time under the full spectrum lamp, since I don’t take them outside much anymore. They need sunshine (or a full spectrum lamp) to produce vitamin D.
We recently found reference to an 2007 meeting report from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in the United States, where they discussed how best to conduct research on possible connections between lighting and health
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.
HEATH
Acquiring Vitamin D through your…eyes?
According to two researchers, German Ophthalmologist Fritz Hollwich, MD as well as John Ott, Hon. D. Sci, the array of bodily organs and systems that depend on full spectrum light is astounding. “When the eyes are exposed to natural light the pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal glands, ovaries, testes, pancreas, liver, and kidneys all function better.”
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In a world where the average piece of food travels between 1,500 to 2,500 miles (4,000 km) every time it is delivered to your plate, what can you do to reduce your food mileage.
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.
REPTILECARE
How to Get Rid of Dark Colored Algae in a Tank
Provide your tank with artificial light no more than 10 to 12 hours per day. Use a full-spectrum light that is designed for aquarium use only and avoid desk lamps or decorative lighting.
The New York Times recently published an article entitled “In Eyes, a Clock Calibrated by Wavelengths of Light” that looks at what impact light has on us.
The article discusses what our eyes do for us – not only do they allow us to see but they also house sensors that detect the rise and fall of daylight. The body uses this information to regulate an estimated 10% of our genes.
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.
BIRDCARE
African Grey Parrot Lighting
Basically, full spectrum has UVA and UVB wavelengths of light that allow your bird to synthesize vitamin D, which is necessary for the absorption of calcium. Also, they actually can see full spectrum light, and humans cannot.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) is most popularly known as a winter condition or “winter blues” – the condition being bought on by the onset of shorter days and less exposure to daylight.
While 5% of the population are considered to be effected by the winter version, it is now estimated that up to 1% of the population have the summer variant.
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
Nature – waiting to help when we’re ready
Another bonus that comes from Nature is exposure to natural light. Not only do we re-connect with the earth but we can feed from full spectrum light.
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