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N.Y., a leading research institution in Circadian Lighting. She shared some recommendations for people considering Circadian Lighting:
“Exposure to a regular 24-hour, light-dark pa ern is essential for circadian entrainment. To enhance sleep, performance, and well-being, one should:
■ Receive high levels of illumination during the day (at least 200-300 lux at the cornea from a white light source), particu- larly during the morning a er awakening
■ Sit by a window to receive daylight for at least 30 minutes in the morning
■ Minimize bright light (> 20-30 lux at the eye) during the evening (at least 2 hours prior to desired bedtime) and at night
■ Turn o or dim laptops or tablets in the evening.”
Mullaney adds, “Lighting Research Center (LRC) scientists found that o ce workers receiv- ing high circadian stimulus (CS) during the entire workday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) experienced be er sleep and felt less depressed compared to those receiving low CS. They also reported feeling sig- ni cantly more energetic and alert. The bene ts are not limited to o ces but are also applicable to schools, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.”
LIGHTInG IndusTry soLuTIons
The industry is responding with a large variety of lamps and luminaires promising be er sleep, alertness at work, and well-being. Some con- sumer examples of color-tuning products include
Signify’s Philips SceneSwitch LED light bulbs as well as the Philips Hue White Ambiance range, which includes bulbs, xtures, and portable lamps.
According to Jeroen Schuitemaker, U.S. Con- sumer Sales Leader at Signify (formerly known as Philips), “Philips Hue’s tunable white light technol- ogy is available in the lighting showroom channel through our Friends of Hue partners. These in- clude Access Lighting, Cra made, ELK Lighting, and ET2.” These manufacturers o er some of their decorative luminaires and ceiling fans with Philips Hue lamps included.
David Rauschuber, Senior VP at Cra made con rms, “Cra made showed 24 new SKUs, ready-to-ship at the January Dallas Market, with the HUE Connect in them. We also had 12 pen- dants that featured the di erent bulb types from Hue included with the xtures.”
Signify’s Schuitemaker adds, “Lighting has a pro- found e ect on how we feel and how we function. It a ects how productive we are, how comfortable we feel, and how well we sleep. With smart lighting, you can make simple adjustments to your lighting’s color temperature and brightness level to improve your day-to-day routines and well-being all with a tap in an app. You can also add (third-party, Hue-compatible) apps and integrate your lighting seamlessly with other smart home products to further enrich your life at home.”
non-cIrcadIan LIGHT & HeaLTH
Many in the lighting industry are not aware of the many non-circadian areas where Light & Health are headed. Research has already demonstrated light therapy success in treating:
■ Migraines (with low-intensity, 430nm, green light therapy)
■ Chronic depression
■ Chronic ulcers
■ Hair loss
■ Constipation (with blue light therapy)
■ Acne
■ Pain relief
■ High blood pressure (with full-body blue light therapy that also increased heart rate)
■ PTSD
■ Sensory-processing disorders
This LED-illuminated wand, from Neutrogena, helps treat acne.
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