Re: Full Spectrum Lighting

[Guest guest]

Kathy, Elizabth, etc

Full spectrum lighting is helpful for people with SAD - Seasonal Affect

Disorder. It doesnt really make a difference for those who dont have SAD. We

tried a light for a winter, at the computer desk - because everyone sits

here for a long time ;o) We didnt see any difference in depression. It cost

us about $100CDN for the lamp, and another $100CDN for the light bulb.

What we have found to be much more beneficial is opening up the house to

allow more natural light. Our little house was quite dark. As a group we

decided that we neened to a more light. So, we added a 4 season sun room

which has raised our spirits with the sun shining in and the snow falling

outside, etc. It is amazing the difference in everyone's moods. the dining

table is in there, so everyone spends some time everyday in the sun. Of

course the glass windows filter the sun, but its the effect of the sun that

has made a difference. (adi wants to know why cant she sun tan in there??)

take care everyone - and let the light shine in!

wendy in canada

wb4@...

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[Guest guest]

> From: " W. Birkhan " <wb4@...>

>

> Kathy, Elizabth, etc

>

> Full spectrum lighting is helpful for people with SAD - Seasonal

Affect

> Disorder. It doesnt really make a difference for those who dont have SAD.

We

> tried a light for a winter, at the computer desk - because everyone sits

> here for a long time ;o) We didnt see any difference in depression. It

cost

> us about $100CDN for the lamp, and another $100CDN for the light bulb.

>

Wow, , I paid about $16 US apiece for 40-watt flood bulbs that fit in

our existing fixtures. Now they'll be a rush of folks coming over the

border to smuggle full-spectrum bulbs into Canada . . . :-)

Kathy R. in Indiana

[Guest guest]

----- Original Message -----

From: " lisa edmond " <sjcsydney@...>

> What is the advantage to using these bulbs? Is there less of a glare?

Full spectrum lighting was designed by a doctor in Florida who decided the

purple ray contained within sunshine was beneficial. Some studies were

performed in schools and those with full spectum lighting noted their

students performed better. The bulbs are also used for SAD, an illness that

affects people during the winter and causes depression.

Taken from http://www.nrc.ca/irc/fulltext/ir659/contents.html

Full-Spectrum Lighting Effects on Performance, Mood, and Health

A. Veitch, Ph.D., Editor. IRC Internal Report No. 659, June 1994

Abstract

This report contains four papers presented at a symposium at the 101st

Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, held in August,

1993, in Toronto, Ontario, which summarize the differing views of experts on

this subject. It also includes an extensive literature review.

*Note: The following files are in .pdf format. To read them you require a

copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader software, available free of charge on the

Adobe website.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: Full-Spectrum Lighting Effects on Performance, Mood, and

Health

J. A. Veitch

Full-Spectrum Polarized Lighting: An Option for Light Therapy Boxes

D. Karpen

A Study into the Effects of Types of Light on Children: A Case of Daylight

Robbery

W. E. Hathaway

Author Note: a version of this paper has been published in the Journal of

Educational Research under the title, " Effects of School Lighting on

Physical Development and School Performance " , v.88 n.4 p228-42 Mar-Apr 1995

Is Full-Spectrum Lighting Special?

P. R. Boyce

Scientific Evidence for Claims about Full-Spectrum Lamps: Past and Future

R. Gifford

Panel Discussion at APA Symposium

Full-Spectrum Fluorescent Lighting Effects on People: A Critical Review

J. A. Veitch & S. L. McColl

Conclusion: Is Full-Spectrum Light the Quality Choice?

J. A. Veitch

Appendix: Comments from Project Sponsors

Advance copies of this report were sent to the five project sponsors: Canada

Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Duro-Test Canada Inc., General Electric

Lighting, Manitoba Hydro, and Osram-Sylvania Inc. All were invited to

provide a written response to the report, for publication in this appendix.

Four of the sponsors provided written comments, which are reprinted here in

their entirety, in alphabetical order by the name of the firm. Questions

concerning the comments should be directed to their authors, whose addresses

are provided.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Duro-Test Canada Inc.

General Electric Lighting

Osram-Sylvania Inc.

[Guest guest]

You can order them at www.naturallighting.com, whose ad, in part says:

" Vita-Lite fluorescent light bulbs encourage people in work environments to

perform as never before because it promotes good vision as no other

artificial light can. People see better, feel better, and work better under

Vita-Lite fluorescent light bulbs. Vita-Lite's full spectrum, full color,

natural light can reduce fatigue, glare and eye strain from VDT Screens,

portrays true colors. Vita-Lite fluorescent light bulbs are more pleasant,

natural, bright, and stimulating. Vita-Lite fluorescent light bulbs can also

reduce SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), excellent for ADD (Attention

Deficit Disorder) students. Vita-Lite fluorescent light bulbs are the only

choice for offices, schools, stores, factories, banks, and dental

facilities. "

I have no affiliation with them, of course, and you can also find the bulbs

in health food stores such as Whole Foods Market.

Minc

[Guest guest]

Wow! Thank you Minc. Now you have me thinking I ought to put pressure on

our school district to provide these bulbs in the autism classrooms!! So

far, I have only managed to insist that they provide a small room with

natural lighting (which was available) in which Sydney can work with her

therapist without the distraction of fluorescent lighting. Replacing the

fluorescent lights in the classroom would benefit all!

Re: [ ] Full Spectrum Lighting

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: " lisa edmond " <sjcsydney@...>

>

> > What is the advantage to using these bulbs? Is there less of a glare?

>

> Full spectrum lighting was designed by a doctor in Florida who decided the

> purple ray contained within sunshine was beneficial. Some studies were

> performed in schools and those with full spectum lighting noted their

> students performed better. The bulbs are also used for SAD, an illness

that

> affects people during the winter and causes depression.

>

> Taken from http://www.nrc.ca/irc/fulltext/ir659/contents.html

>

> Full-Spectrum Lighting Effects on Performance, Mood, and Health

> A. Veitch, Ph.D., Editor. IRC Internal Report No. 659, June 1994

> Abstract

> This report contains four papers presented at a symposium at the 101st

> Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, held in

August,

> 1993, in Toronto, Ontario, which summarize the differing views of experts

on

> this subject. It also includes an extensive literature review.

>

>

> *Note: The following files are in .pdf format. To read them you require a

> copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader software, available free of charge on the

> Adobe website.

>

> Table of Contents:

> Introduction: Full-Spectrum Lighting Effects on Performance, Mood, and

> Health

> J. A. Veitch

>

> Full-Spectrum Polarized Lighting: An Option for Light Therapy Boxes

> D. Karpen

>

> A Study into the Effects of Types of Light on Children: A Case of Daylight

> Robbery

> W. E. Hathaway

> Author Note: a version of this paper has been published in the Journal of

> Educational Research under the title, " Effects of School Lighting on

> Physical Development and School Performance " , v.88 n.4 p228-42 Mar-Apr

1995

>

> Is Full-Spectrum Lighting Special?

> P. R. Boyce

>

> Scientific Evidence for Claims about Full-Spectrum Lamps: Past and Future

> R. Gifford

>

> Panel Discussion at APA Symposium

>

> Full-Spectrum Fluorescent Lighting Effects on People: A Critical Review

> J. A. Veitch & S. L. McColl

>

> Conclusion: Is Full-Spectrum Light the Quality Choice?

> J. A. Veitch

>

> Appendix: Comments from Project Sponsors

> Advance copies of this report were sent to the five project sponsors:

Canada

> Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Duro-Test Canada Inc., General Electric

> Lighting, Manitoba Hydro, and Osram-Sylvania Inc. All were invited to

> provide a written response to the report, for publication in this

appendix.

> Four of the sponsors provided written comments, which are reprinted here

in

> their entirety, in alphabetical order by the name of the firm. Questions

> concerning the comments should be directed to their authors, whose

addresses

> are provided.

>

> Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

>

> Duro-Test Canada Inc.

>

> General Electric Lighting

>

> Osram-Sylvania Inc.

>

>

> =======================================================

>

[Guest guest]

I use regular-style bulbs. Have bought them at halth food stores. Several

brands...Chromalux comes to mind.

S

On Wed, 11 April 2001, " lisa edmond " wrote:

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> Oh man, you mean I can't just screw them into our lamps? & nbsp; what up

with<BR>

> that!?!<BR>

> & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; <BR>

> <BR>

> Re: [ ] Re: vision / things moving around<BR>

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> & gt;<BR>

> & gt; ,<BR>

> & gt; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; The full spectrum lights are like the long (4 or

8 feet) fluorescent<BR>

> & gt; light bulbs.<BR>

> & gt; Janet<BR>

> & gt;<BR>

> & gt; & lt; & lt; ,<BR>

> & gt; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; Where do you buy full spectrum bulbs and

how are they easier on the<BR>

> eyes<BR>

> & gt; & nbsp; than the regular ones we all buy now? & nbsp; This came up on list

before and no<BR>

> & gt; & nbsp; one ever responded as to where they purchased them. & nbsp; Are they

low<BR>

> wattage?<BR>

> & gt; & nbsp; I changed all the bulbs in our home to a lower wattage (anywhere

from 15<BR>

> to<BR>

> & gt; & nbsp; 40 for the most part) and this has helped a great deal but if

full<BR>

> spectrum<BR>

> & gt; & nbsp; is easier on the eyes, I will gladly switch - for ALL of us!!<BR>

> & gt; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; Thank you (-:<BR>

> & gt; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & gt; & gt;<BR>

> & gt;<BR>

> & gt; =======================================================<BR>

> & gt;

[Guest guest]

Your are correct that UV B is " the " ingredient necessary for the body to

produce vit D. Federal law restricts the amount of B in lights that can be

sold to general public.... if used improproperly, UVB is dangerous.

However, the lights are available with a prescription. You can get UVB or

varying degrees of UV A & B. Most of these can be found by searching under

" phototherapy " . Here's one of many sites that I've found.

http://www.homephototherapy.com/

Also, despite small amts of UVB contained, some lights sold to general

public are helpful for D production, but it takes much longer on a daily

basis to achieve the benefit. And there's information that tanning salons

also work to provide UVB. Using narrowband B alone, requires only a few

minutes 3 times per week.

[Thanks Trish. Intense UVB can be dangerous, for sure, but full spectrum

lighting

for normal home use should (in theory) contain only approximately the same

amount

of UVB as natural sunlight and thus be no more dangerous than the sun. I'm

hoping

to learn that my Verilux lamps mimic sunlight accurately, as advertised, but now

I'm beginning to think they don't... -gts]

[Guest guest]

Your are correct that UV B is " the " ingredient necessary for the body to

produce vit D. Federal law restricts the amount of B in lights that can be

sold to general public.... if used improproperly, UVB is dangerous.

However, the lights are available with a prescription. You can get UVB or

varying degrees of UV A & B. Most of these can be found by searching under

" phototherapy " . Here's one of many sites that I've found.

http://www.homephototherapy.com/

Also, despite small amts of UVB contained, some lights sold to general

public are helpful for D production, but it takes much longer on a daily

basis to achieve the benefit. And there's information that tanning salons

also work to provide UVB. Using narrowband B alone, requires only a few

minutes 3 times per week.

[Thanks Trish. Intense UVB can be dangerous, for sure, but full spectrum

lighting

for normal home use should (in theory) contain only approximately the same

amount

of UVB as natural sunlight and thus be no more dangerous than the sun. I'm

hoping

to learn that my Verilux lamps mimic sunlight accurately, as advertised, but now

I'm beginning to think they don't... -gts]

[Guest guest]

This is the lamp that illuminates the wall behind my computer:

www.technoscout.com/general/product/product.asp?product=603 & Prod_Name=Happy_Eyes\

_Floor_Lamp & site=86012

According to the advertising, this Verilux floor lamp " spreads sunshine all over

a

room " and " simulates the balanced spectrum of daylight. " If this lamp doesn't

produce any UVB then that's false advertising. I may need to report them to the

lamp police.

-gts

[Guest guest]

This is the lamp that illuminates the wall behind my computer:

www.technoscout.com/general/product/product.asp?product=603 & Prod_Name=Happy_Eyes\

_Floor_Lamp & site=86012

According to the advertising, this Verilux floor lamp " spreads sunshine all over

a

room " and " simulates the balanced spectrum of daylight. " If this lamp doesn't

produce any UVB then that's false advertising. I may need to report them to the

lamp police.

-gts