Andrew LaTour, owner and chief engineer of GembaRed, dives into how lighting impacts our health and circadian rhythms. He explains the importance of color temperature, flicker, and EMF in lighting choices. LaTour discusses the challenges of mimicking natural sunlight indoors, highlighting the benefits of near-infrared light. He also shares practical DIY tips for improving indoor lighting and how small changes can significantly enhance well-being. Discover how to select lighting for better sleep and mental clarity!
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Impact of Light on Health
Light has a very strong effect on health, influencing circadian rhythms and overall well-being. People are beginning to appreciate the importance of controlling their lighting environments.
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Personal Lighting Experience
Andrew tested various light bulbs in his new home using a spectrometer and other tools to determine which provided the best quality light. He shared his findings on his blog.
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Choosing Light Bulbs
Consider brightness, color temperature, and flicker when choosing light bulbs. Aim for lower lux levels in the evening to support melatonin production.
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Andrew LaTour is an expert lighting engineer and founder of Gemba Red, a manufacturer of high quality red light therapy devices. We discuss how to choose best lighting for health and circadian rhythms including role of flicker, luminosity, colour temperature, spectral emission and EMF on health.
We also discuss the engineering challenges of putting near infrared (NIR) light back into indoor environments, in order to more closely emulate our solar light needs.
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REFERENCES
White Light Bulb Review Blog: https://gembared.com/blogs/musings/the-best-daytime-white-light-bulbs-for-health-enthusiasts
Red Light Bulb Review Blog: https://gembared.com/blogs/musings/the-best-red-light-bulbs-for-sleep-and-avoiding-blue-light-at-night
Study on Low-Intensity NIR for Ambient Light and Health Benefits: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9855677/
GembaRed light bulbs and night lights: https://gembared.com/collections/red-lights-for-night-time
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