Full Spectrum Lighting

All forms of life cannot possibly exist without natural sunlight. While we have always known that the sun plays an important factor in the growth of trees and flowers, it actually has greater benefits to human health more than we know of. As natural light enters the eye, it reaches through the pineal gland and activates the body’s endocrine system. Now if you have listened carefully to your Biology class back in high school, you would remember that our endocrine glands greatly affects our body’s immune and nervous systems.

Our pineal gland is responsible for producing melatonin, which is a light sensitive hormone. Recent studies have shown that the balance of melatonin in the human body has been confirmed to have a very significant element in a great number of health related studies and has even been closely linked to the production of estrogen and some cancer related ailments. This makes is quite imperative for the body to introduce stimulants that will enhance the production of melatonin to be always in the peak of health.

But how do you actually achieve this? A number of photo biologists have discovered that full spectrum lighting is actually the best type of light to stimulate the pineal glands and the endocrine system to effectively ward of major diseases, including cancer. This can be done by introducing adequate wavelengths of full spectrum lights to the retina that will synthesize the melatonin in the pineal gland. Improper illumination have been known to prohibit the adequate secretion of melatonin, hence the need for a lighting system that can provender the right intensity to be regarded as a form of nourishment for the body. This is the reason why full spectrum lighting systems have caused quite a stir among health professionals and medical experts.

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, full spectrum lighting therapy should be considered as the first line of treatment for patients that have been n diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder. A very credible research was conducted that lead everyone to the discovery that the S.A.D. or the depression attacks is actually triggered by constant exposure to poor lighting environment.

With such astounding discovery, consumer markets naturally want to incorporate this full spectrum lighting system in their homes to take advantage of the health benefits, especially in view of the rising mortality rate of cancer victims of late. This resulted to the introduction of full spectrum light bulbs in the market today that can be used to replace the ordinary incandescent t of compact fluorescent bulbs in your home. Such constant exposure to such light has been known to improve mood, enhance mental awareness, visual clarity and perception and improvement of immune system. Children have been known to greatly benefit from full spectrum lighting in enhancing receptiveness in class. The president of National Academy of Integrative Learning, Dr. Laurence Martel have actually claimed that malillumination or improper lighting system can actually be considered an equal to malnutrition, and are more pronounce in growing kids. However, not only human beings can benefit from full spectrum lighting since dogs and indoor plants can also have some nourishment from this.


For sure, with such benefits, you would naturally be wondering how much would this cost you? As you might have already assumed, it a full spectrum lighting system is significantly more expensive that other types of light, with the average cost of $ 30-40 per bulb. However, some manufacturers who offer wholesale prices when you purchase in bulks, which can help you save money. These bulbs can are expected to last for 10,00 hours of light, which makes it a very good investment for your home.

So now that you know that your light can actually be a wonder drug for your family, you definitely know better than to settle for anything less.