Re: OT: Full Spectrum Lights

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Sara R. wrote: Subject: OT: Full Spectrum lights

I'd like to get some full spectrum bulbs for our house. Are they all

pretty much the same across brands or is one brand much better than another?

In the past I had experience with Ott Full Spectrum bulbs. They were

fluorescent that had the ends wrapped to prevent the radiation coming off

the ends of the tubes. The research was done by Ott and I believe went

back to the 1960's. He found with time lapse photography that the material

coming off the ends of the tubes killed the plants. (Wonder what that does

for people?). Instead of rewarding Ott for his discovery, he was fired

because if the truth were known, the bulb manufactures would be sued for the

harmful effects of the bulbs. Today those same harmful bulbs are still

being sold to the unsuspecting public. I did also find that not all full

spectrum bulbs contain the full light spectrum, but still are able to

advertise as so. There was a range that is necessary for health/. I do not

have that information available right now. The OTT Bulbs I purchased lasted

much longer than some of the others that did not have that brand or banding.

Many I am still using after perhaps 20 years. Yes they were pricey, but in

the long run, they were cheaper.

Today in a professional office I noticed my hands turned extremely red, then

turned purple, then the finger tips turned almost black. I have noticed

this happening before in this office. When moving to a different area, my

hands returned to their normal color. I think this is related to either the

lights or some other electrical source. We hope to check the building out

in a couple weeks. Electrical sources can be very detrimental to human

health besides light sources.

There was also a study by the Spring Lake Park School district to find out

if the lighting had any effect on ADD children in the classroom. The study

was to run for 90 days. After 30 days there was such a remarkable

difference in the children's behavior and learning style. Thinking that

would have been reason to change all lights in all schools. No, instead the

bulbs (full spectrum) were removed from the class rooms and the old bulbs

were returned. I believe if there is no problems with the children, there

are no funds for special educational programs. Therefore the district would

lose funding for many students. I believe that study was canceled after

only 30 days. Did not even run the full 90 days.

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Sara R. wrote: Subject: OT: Full Spectrum lights

> I'd like to get some full spectrum bulbs for our house. Are they all

pretty much the same across brands or is one brand much > better than

another?

In the past I had experience with Ott Full Spectrum bulbs. They were

fluorescent that had the ends wrapped to prevent the radiation coming off

the ends of the tubes. The research was done by Ott and I believe went

back to the 1960's. He found with time lapse photography that the material

coming off the ends of the tubes killed the plants. (Wonder what that does

for people?). Instead of rewarding Ott for his discovery, he was fired

because if the truth were known, the bulb manufactures would be sued for the

harmful effects of the bulbs. Today those same harmful bulbs are still

being sold to the unsuspecting public. I did also find that not all full

spectrum bulbs contain the full light spectrum, but still are able to

advertise as so. There was a range that is necessary for health/. I do not

have that information available right now. The OTT Bulbs I purchased lasted

much longer than some of the others that did not have that brand or banding.

Many I am still using after perhaps 20 years. Yes they were pricey, but in

the long run, they were cheaper.

Today in a professional office I noticed my hands turned extremely red, then

turned purple, then the finger tips turned almost black. I have noticed

this happening before in this office. When moving to a different area, my

hands returned to their normal color. I think this is related to either the

lights or some other electrical source. We hope to check the building out

in a couple weeks. Electrical sources can be very detrimental to human

health besides light sources.

There was also a study by the Spring Lake Park School district to find out

if the lighting had any effect on ADD children in the classroom. The study

was to run for 90 days. After 30 days there was such a remarkable

difference in the children's behavior and learning style. Thinking that

would have been reason to change all lights in all schools. No, instead the

bulbs (full spectrum) were removed from the class rooms and the old bulbs

were returned. I believe if there is no problems with the children, there

are no funds for special educational programs. Therefore the district would

lose funding for many students. I believe that study was canceled after

only 30 days. Did not even run the full 90 days.

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This is absolutely criminal. The parents should have been outraged.

Reason to homeschool #6485.

Ann Marie

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On May 17, 2006, at 11:05 PM, seasidestudent wrote:

> There was also a study by the Spring Lake Park School district to

> find out

> if the lighting had any effect on ADD children in the classroom.

> The study

> was to run for 90 days. After 30 days there was such a remarkable

> difference in the children's behavior and learning style. Thinking

> that

> would have been reason to change all lights in all schools. No,

> instead the

> bulbs (full spectrum) were removed from the class rooms and the old

> bulbs

> were returned. I believe if there is no problems with the

> children, there

> are no funds for special educational programs. Therefore the

> district would

> lose funding for many students. I believe that study was canceled

> after

> only 30 days. Did not even run the full 90 days.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for that report, alrightguy123. I have some of those energy efficient

bulbs, but they do not claim to be full spectrum--just to save you a bundle of

money in electricity costs--which I totally believe.

[low dose naltrexone] OT: Full Spectrum Lights

Just this evening I purchased a 13watt fluorescent bulb that is

supposed to replace a 60 watt incandescent bulb. The fluorescent bulb

was made by Sylvania, cost $2 more than the other fluorescent bulbs,

and was labeled as " full spectrum " . No where on the label is any

color temperature listed. (that's a big flag)

The " full spectrum " label is a lie.

It is now about midnight and completely dark outside. The bulb was

placed into a standard coffee table lamp. The bulbs light output was

checked with my hand held spectroscope. The spectroscope shows

absolutely no difference in light output compared to a standard

fluorescent bulb.

A spectroscope is a hand held prism that takes light and splits it

into the component colors. Daylight looks like a rainbow as daylight

has all of the colors of the rainbow.

Fluorescent light typically has two strong bands at red and green.

Incandescent lights typically have much red and orange light.

Full spectrum bulbs were purchased from Mercola's website. Those

bulbs did live up to their label claim of full spectrum.

Light bulbs which were intended for lizard cages were purchased from a

pet food store. The light bulbs do meet their label claim of extra UV

light. The label also claims that the bulbs enhance appetite and

mating. The lizard bulb did not meet the latter label claim.

The spectroscope was purchased from Sargent-Welch for $7.75.

short web link: (this gets you very close)

http://www.sargentwelch.com/search.asp?ss=spectroscope & x=0 & y=0

This is sort of a cheap and dirty instrument, but they really work! I

taught chemistry at the local university for a couple of semesters and

we used these in the 1st year lab classes. These are great for

showing that virtually all of these " full spectrum " claims are

complete bunk.

I was certain that the light I purchased would be a standard

fluorescent. For me I looked at the extra $2 as entertainment. Now I

get to use my spectroscope, disprove the label claim, and complain :-)