Color Temp and Mood

[hamilton]

Google found lots of hits with this search.

Getting to know what "color" a certain temp is not as easy as has been
described.

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls_color

http://www.westinghouselighting.com/color-temperature.aspx

I am sure there are studies about long term exposure to different colors
of light.

Does TWMBO know what her color really is ?

h

 

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Google found lots of hits with this search.



Getting to know what "color" a certain temp is not as easy as has been

described.



http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls_color



http://www.westinghouselighting.com/color-temperature.aspx



I am sure there are studies about long term exposure to different colors

of light.



Does TWMBO know what her color really is ?



h

Light is an effective treatment for SAD:
Bright white fluorescent light has been shown to reverse the winter depressive symptoms of SAD. Early studies used expensive "full-spectrum" bulbs, but these are not especially advantageous. Bulbs with color temperatures between 3000 and 6500 degrees Kelvin all have been shown to be effective. The lower color temperatures produce "softer" white light with less visual glare, while the higher color temperatures produce a "colder" skylight hue. The lamps are encased in a box with a diffusing lens, which also filters out ultraviolet radiation. The box sits on a tabletop, preferably on a stand thatraises it to eye level and above. Such an arrangement further reduces glare sensations at high intensity, and preferentially illuminates the lower half of the retina, which is rich in photoreceptors that are thought to mediate the antidepressant response. Studies show between 50% and 80% of users showing essentially complete remission of symptoms, although the treatment needs to continue throughout the difficult season in order to maintain this benefit.
http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Seasonal_Affective_Disorder_(SAD).htm

 

[Spehro Pefhany]

On Thu, 6 Dec 2012 15:55:13 -0800 (PST), the renowned

Light is an effective treatment for SAD:
Bright white fluorescent light has been shown to reverse the winter depressive symptoms of SAD. Early studies used expensive "full-spectrum" bulbs, but these are not especially advantageous. Bulbs with color temperatures between 3000 and 6500 degrees Kelvin all have been shown to be effective. The lower color temperatures produce "softer" white light with less visual glare, while the higher color temperatures produce a "colder" skylight hue. The lamps are encased in a box with a diffusing lens, which also filters out ultraviolet radiation. The box sits on a tabletop, preferably on a stand that raises it to eye level and above. Such an arrangement further reduces glare sensations at high intensity, and preferentially illuminates the lower half of the retina, which is rich in photoreceptors that are thought to mediate the antidepressant response. Studies show between 50% and 80% of users showing essentially complete remission of symptoms, although the treatment needs to continue
throughout the difficult season in order to maintain this benefit.
http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Seasonal_Affective_Disorder_(SAD).htm

Or just buy/make one of these:
http://www.costco.ca/Philips®-goLITE-BLU-Energy-Light-.product.10329590.html


Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany

 

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Or just buy/make one of these:

http://www.costco.ca/Philips®-goLITE-BLU-Energy-Light-.product.10329590.html





Best regards,

Spehro Pefhany

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They really price things out to the maximum when it's health related:
http://www.costco.ca/.product.10301...vc=itempageVerticalRight|CategorySiloedViewCP

 

[Spehro Pefhany]

On Fri, 7 Dec 2012 07:35:28 -0800 (PST),

They really price things out to the maximum when it's health related:
http://www.costco.ca/.product.10301...vc=itempageVerticalRight|CategorySiloedViewCP

"Improves mood "

After blowing $200 on a bunch of white LEDs in a plastic box, my mood
would definitely need improving.

 

[mike]

Google found lots of hits with this search.

Getting to know what "color" a certain temp is not as easy as has been
described.

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls_color

http://www.westinghouselighting.com/color-temperature.aspx

I am sure there are studies about long term exposure to different colors
of light.

Does TWMBO know what her color really is ?

h

If it's "fifty shades of grey" you're in luck.
Heck, 2 shades would be fantastic ;-)