Full Spectrum Lighting Buying Guide
Have you ever heard of the winter 
blues? Is it so cold and dreary out that you would be happy to hibernate until spring ? You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, and that acronym is no coincidence! SAD is a mood disorder that can occur in normal, healthy individuals during the winter, when they are exposed to smaller amounts of natural light. This can cause everything from depression to irritability, sleepiness and starchy food cravings. Luckily, full spectrum light bulbs, lamps and boxes may be the solution to your winter woes, and the same goes for shift workers with shaky body clocks , sufferers of jet lag and insomniacs. Full spectrum light produces serotonin in the brain, which is needed to produce feelings of pleasure. It also suppresses the hibernation hormone, melatonin, which often forces us to conserve energy and sleep. Suppressing melatonin during the day will lengthen the amount of time your body is active, allowing you to sleep better at night.
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Floor Lamps - Full spectrum floor lamps emit light throughout an entire room, allowing multiple individuals to benefit from the positive effects of natural light.
- Some floor lamps come with attached arts and crafts trays that help to reduce eye strain when sewing, beading, measuring, etc.
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Table Lamps and Desk Lamps - Full spectrum table and desk lamps help to keep your energy up while writing, reading or working on the computer. These are particularly handy during the evening, when you may want a concentrated light source that will not disturb other family members or house guests.
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Light Box Therapy - Full spectrum light boxes often emit a range of blue light that is the most effective in treating circadian related sleep and mood problems.
- Portable light boxes are available so that you may easily transport natural light where it is needed--whether it's on your desktop or at your bedside.
- Light boxes of 10,000 lux and above do not create the same adverse effects as sleeping pills and are non-habit forming.
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Bedside Lamp with Alarm Clock - This has a natural sunrise simulator that can reset your natural body clock and restore proper circadian rhythms, eliminating daytime fatigue and allowing for an easier night's sleep.
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Bulbs - Buying a full spectrum bulb for an existing light feature is an inexpensive option that is great for preserving plant life, increasing your energy level and eliminating the overly-bright light often emitted by fluorescents.
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