Health Benefits of Full Spectrum Light
In-depth studies have led to the realization that people depend on Full Spectrum Lighting for optimal health. While full spectrum light is available in abundance in the form of sunlight, the fact is that the majority of the world's population now spends more time indoors creating a need for a new source of beneficial light.
Malilumination is a condition, discovered by John Ott, caused by the deprivation of sunlight to the human body. Just as plants will suffer when deprived of sunlight so will the human body. We have found a solution for this to be the Alpha Full Spectrum light.
 The key to "full spectrum" is how close you can get to the optics of natural light. Sunlight at noon (optimum light) has a natural CRI (colour rendering index) of 100 Ra and between 5000 and 5500 degrees Kelvin. Both CRI and Colour temperature are essential for the simulation of sunlight. Our Full Spectrum Lights are above the industry standard having a CRI value between 91-93 Ra, a colour temperature ranging between 5000 - 5600 Kelvin and light output or lumen ratings between 825 and 4300 lux.
When you simulate light that matches the optical brilliance of sunlight the pupils dilate. This response generates clearer vision and higher perception. The results are lower glare and eye fatigue. When light enters the eye it stimulates the pineal gland; producing the hormones Serotonin and Melatonin.
When you combine the intensity of light (lumens) with high CRI and balanced Kelvin temp you will have a quality light that not only matches the optical brilliance of the sun, but balances the levels of Melatonin and the stress hormone, Cortisol.
Physiological studies have also conclusively shown that, under full spectrum lamps versus cool white lamps, humans have increased oxygen intake, reduced heart rate, increased ability to absorb vitamin D and calcium and improved muscle utilization. In short: less stress.
What distinguishes our lights from the competitor is the colour temperature ratings and our prices. It is also important to note that with light therapy, intensity of the light is very important.
The facts are simple, our Full Spectrum lights offer high optical performance for light therapy while still delivering high intensity of light (lumen) output.
Our Full Spectrum lights offer a non-invasive, drug free solution to lessen the sense of fatigue experienced by people with seasonal depression or Malilumination giving the body more energy. This is accomplished by providing the closest simulation to natural light available. Light enters the eye giving the body the nutrients it is lacking; stimulating the pineal gland so that the body feels more energized.
Sunlight is what we are missing and light that simulates those brilliant life giving spectrums will be much more effective in treating seasonal depression than any other source or colour of light.
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