Buy Full Spectrum Light Bulbs

www.emfnews.org www.emfnews.org www.emfnews.org Daytime Light Exposure Matters as Well Yes, the quality of the light you’re exposed to during the day also matters when it comes to maintaining a healthy rhythm. While most of us are over-exposed to light in the evenings, most of us are also under-exposed to light during the day! Most incandescent- and fluorescent lights emit very poor quality light. 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. For use in the evening, you can now purchase “low blue lights.” These light bulbs emit an amber light opposed to the blue that suppresses melatonin production. Therefore, these bulbs are ideal for areas such as your bedroom and bathroom, for example. You could also use them in your living room. As mentioned earlier, TVs and computers also emit a lot of blue light, which will zap your melatonin if you work past dark, so ideally, you’d want to turn these items off once the sun goes down. Keep in mind that even a small amount of light, like keeping a night light on, or turning on the bathroom light to go to the restroom, can be enough to suppress the melatonin production for that night. So, if you have to get up, try to resist the temptation to turn on the light. This is also why I strongly recommend installing blackout shades to ensure complete and total darkness in …

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