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Difference between sunlight and artificial light
What is the difference between natural light and artificial light? Natural light refers to sunlight that can be received outdoors. Artificial light refers to the light emitted indoors from electronic devices such as light bulbs/lights, computers, and cell phones. Natural light vs artificial light A nanometer (nm) is a unit of measurement for the wavelength of light. The light that can be seen is called visible light. Light that cannot be seen with an eye is called invisible light. Every color of natural light has a purpose and role. Sunlight constantly fluctuates depending on the time of day, time of year, and location on Earth. All of these changes and the harmony of light wavelengths play an important role in maintaining the circadian rhythm correctly. As you can see in the photo above, all wavelengths of light are highest during the day (noon). The reason for this is because this is the best time to be active and productive. In the evening, as sunset approaches, the temperature of all light gradually decreases along with the intensity of blue light. Until the invention of the light bulb in 1879, the only light source available to mankind at night was fire. Red light (infrared ray), the main wavelength of fire, is a wavelength of light that minimizes suppression of melatonin (sleep hormone) and does not interfere with our natural sleep cycle. But, as computers, smartphones, and indoor white lighting became popular, Everything started to change. Artificial light is wavelength that is distorted and unbalanced when seen from nature's perspective. Isolated blue light, the main wavelength of artificial light, has a detrimental effect on sleep. All colors of light play a role in sending signals to the human body . Blue Light - Awakening Green Light - Activities Yellow Light - Stable Red Light – Recovery Blue light increases in the morning and afternoon when sunlight is the right time for us to concentrate and be active. As the sunrise approaches, the blue light begins to gradually decrease, and as the sun sets, a change that is rarely seen is visible. However, artificially looking at blue light at night tells the body that it is daytime, and this is an unsuitable for the night time when we needs to relax. In other words, blue light at night is a stimulant that signals the body to be awake. Which means Blue light exposure at night is more detrimental on our health than in the evening, because it is not balanced with other colors of light and it is out of nature's rhythm. While sunlight is balanced across the entire wavelength range, artificial light emits isolated wavelengths of light that do not change with time of the day. Everything in nature works in balanced and harmonious way. Living with isolated wavelengths of light and a biased perspective causes disease and pain. Indoor fluorescent lights emit excessive blue light during the day, which is a major cause of chronic eye fatigue and lethargy, and blue light emitted by cell phones and electronic devices at night is the cause of sleep disorders and insomnia. However, in modern society, we cannot live without cell phones and fluorescent lights. This is why you need LUCIER glasses! Day lenses block 95% of artificial blue light that causes retinal damage, vision loss, and macular disease, effectively protecting your eyes from artificial screen devices such as smartphones, computers, and TVs. Night lenses block 100% of artificial blue light and green light that have a negative effect on sleep and promote the secretion of sleep hormone (melatonin), enabling deep sleep and recovery. It's time to understand how much impact light has on our bodies. A healthy life begins with creating a healthy light environment. Start your journey to elite light environment set up with LUCIER! SHOP NOW Sources:https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1113/JP275917?fbclid=IwZ Ren76Vs16E5H-COFH4w
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How to align the circadian rhythm correctly
How can the circadian rhythm be set correctly? As we learned in Circadian Rhythm, your body likes consistent and regular patterns. The habit of exposing our body at sunlight immediately after waking up is essential to the circadian rhythm. This signals that it is a morning time to every cell in the brain and body, stimulating the secretion of several essential hormones to keep the body functioning properly. Furthermore, waking up at sunrise and watching the sun rise directly for10 to 20 minutes provides a virtuous benefits as this is when infrared wavelengths are at their highest. The Benefits of Sunlight. Few of key benefits to sun exposure: - Dopamine stimulation - Relieve inflammation - Serotonin secretion - EZ Water Generation (EZ water: Water that exists in cells and is the power plant of millions of cells. Energy source needed for mitochondria to produce energy) Starting your day with a sunrise, where the intensity of sunlight is low but the healing infrared light is high. This is actually one of the most important habit for your long-term health and energy. If you spend as much time as possible outdoors in the morning and afternoon , allowing your body to receive the full range of light from natural sunlight, you can get closer to a healthier life even more so better athletic performance! As the sun begins to set, watching the sunset to signal to your body that night is approaching is a very effective way to get your circadian rhythm straight. These small habits are the most effective healing method for overcoming modern diseases such as chronic fatigue , immune diseases , insomnia , and poor sleep quality . When the sun sets and night comes, the darker the lighting environment, the better. For thousands of years, the only source of light available to humans at night was fire. Afterwards, with the invention of light bulbs and smart devices, it became increasingly difficult to spend a dark night in a modern society. However, Dark night is the most essential requirement for your circadian rhythm. The essence of the circadian rhythm is the regular change between light and dark, and artificial light in at night is the biggest culprit in disrupting this rhythm! But in today's lifestyle, it's not easy to spend a night complete darkness. Not only is there no place without lights and LED bulbs, but it is also almost impossible not to use cell phones and computers. So is there a realistic way to preserve the circadian rhythm from the conveniences of modern life while maintaining the effective requirements of darkness? Well this is possible with LUCIER premium blue light blocking glasses! Yellow day lenses block 95% of the excessive blue light emitted from indoor artificial light to help maintain proper circadian rhythm during the day. Indoor artificial light has excessively high levels of blue light, which highly disrupts our circadian rhythm! Red night lenses protect your body from harmful artificial blue light at night, helping to optimize your circadian rhythm, sleep and cellular repair. Night lenses block the entire range of blue and green light, from 400nm to 550nm, which has been proven to adversely affect the sleep hormone (melatonin). Night lenses boast a 100% blue light blocking rate that no other transparent glasses on the market can match. LUCIER will work with you to protect the circadian rhythm by respecting the rhythm of nature while maintaining the convenience of modern life and helping you recover from insomnia and chronic fatigue. Start realigning circadian rhythm with LUCIER! SHOP NOW Sources: https://nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/Pages/circadian-rhythms.aspx#:~:text=Circadian%20rhythms%20are%20physical%2C%20mental,animals%2C%20plants%2C%20and%20microbes. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emres/longhourstraining/clock.html https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emres/longhourstraining/light.html#:~:text=The%20light%2Fdark%20cycle%20of,day%20to%20be%20more%20alert. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/blue-light
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How much sunlight should I get?
How much sunlight should I get? As we learned in The Effects of Sunlight, sunlight is a true natural nutrient tonic. Then the questions could lead to, How much sunlight should you get per day? How much sunlight you should receive may vary from person to person depending on skin color, individual sunlight tolerance, location on Earth, and season. Still, let’s look at some general guidelines for a certain amount per day. Features by hour: Early morning sunlight (6am - 9am): Watching the sunrise for 10 to 20 minutes can dramatically improve your circadian rhythm. Morning sunlight (9:00 - 12:00): If you are new to sunbathing, we recommend starting with 5 minutes. Then as your sun tolerance improves, aim to gradually increase up to 30 minutes. Morning sunlight is especially essential for the body, and it is important to build up your tolerance through early morning sunlight so that you can receive the light at noon time without any side effects. Afternoon sunlight (12:00 - 17:00): This is usually the time when the intensity of ultraviolet rays is the highest and is most suitable for synthesizing vitamin D. However, if you lack sunlight tolerance, side effects may occur, so it is important to build your tolerance through morning sun exposure to build your sun tolerance. Late afternoon sunlight (17:00 - 19:00): By watching the sunset for 10 to 20 minutes, you can realign your circadian rhythm and at the same time effectively receive wavelengths (light) that help you sleep deeper! This is also when infrared wavelengths are at their highest, which are very helpful for skin regeneration, injury recovery, and inflammation relief, so it's important to expose as many parts of your body as possible! Why are sunrise and sunset essential? Sunrise and sunset are when the sun is the furthest from the earth, so the levels of ultraviolet rays and blue light, which are high-energy wavelengths, are relatively lower. Therefore, there is no possibility that the strong intensity of ultraviolet rays and blue light may have side effects on people with low sunlight tolerance. This is when the wavelength of infrared (red light), the color of healing, is at its highest. Infrared waves from sunlight and infrared irradiators are good for, Relieve inflammation Injury recovery Overcome insomnia Skin regeneration It has numerous beneficial effects with almost no side effects. Infrared rays are mainly used for treatment purposes in dermatology and oriental medicine clinics. “Infrared is the fastest way to create solar callus. “Through infrared exposure, you can gradually receive safer exposure to ultraviolet rays.” -Dr Jack Kruse Sunrise and sunset are also safe times to practice Sungazing. Looking directly at the sun establishes the circadian rhythm and it is one of the most effective ways to stimulate the secretion of essential hormones in your body! Staring at the sun activates the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), located in the lower part of the brain, an internal organ that plays a key role in your biological clock. When and how much is a good time to gaze at the sun? A general guideline is the first hour after the sun rises over the horizon, and ideally the first hour before sunset. This is a proven practice that has been around for centuries, and if practiced with patient and respect for sunlight, it can provide a tremendous virtuous cycle for your health without any side effects. If you still find it difficult to stare directly at the sun, looking upward or downward and looking less directly at the sun can be a good alternative. We recommend starting with 2 minutes a day and gradually increasing it! Let's listen to your body You also need to practice listening to your body. Excessive exposure to sunlight without preparation can cause side effects, so gradual exposure to sunlight is recommended, and if you feel strained, take a break in the shade and don't forget to get some rest! Excessive amounts at once can have side effects. If you slowly, gradually respect the providence of nature and be with the sunlight, Understand that it can be the most powerful treatment that solves the root of all diseases! Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6nMjUK6gjM&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvXwdhPzyIw&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aTy1C1dNz8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7qjh4BIGbc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUqAPgbN-VM Source: https://simplifaster.com/articles/dopamine/ https://creatorvilla.com/sunshine-is-the-key-to-testosterone-and-athletic-performance-in-males/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6751071/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27876126/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23781653/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1209815/ https://www.healthline.com/health/mind-body/sun-gazing#meditation-benefits
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How blue light harms children
How does blue light affect children? We live in a very bright world. A light bulb shines on us, a bright light is constantly emitted from the television and a smartphone in one hand is always following where ever we go. Blue light is actually essential for the body and is part of the entire range of color wavelengths emitted by the sun. It also plays a role in activating many functions of the human body and brain. But the problem is not the blue light coming from sunlight, but from man made artificial light! Did you know that blue light emitted from artificial light created for convenience has a fatal effect on the developing brains and bodies of children? Computers, cell phones, and tablets have all become part of everyday life for children these days. What effect does this have on children's health in the short and long term? short term problem poor sleep quality aggressive attitude eye strain chronic headache long term problem immune disease chronic fatigue increased risk of diabetes Increased cancer prevalence We compared how artificial light affects the suppression of sleep hormone (melatonin) at night in elementary school students and adults. As a result , we were able to confirm that children have more than twice the inhibition level and are more sensitive to light than adults. How does blue light have negative effects? Mitochondria are the engine cells of the human body and the cells that play the most important role in generating the energy necessary for living. Hundreds of millions of mitochondria within the cells of the body are often restored through deep sleep caused by smooth secretion of melatonin. The sleep hormone (melatonin) is secreted when the sun sets and it gets dark, but these days, children are exposed to bright light due to evening light bulbs and screen devices, which signals to their brains that it is still daytime. According to research by Dr Douglas Wallace, a world-renowned expert in mitochondrial medicine, Cancer Diabetes Obesity Auto Immune Disease Alzheimer's Autism Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)DepressionAnd a lot of modern chronic diseases start from mitochondrial dysfunction! (source) Therefore, in order to maintain children's deep sleep and correct circadian rhythm, protecting them from blue light is essential for their long-term growth and health! Ideally, you should avoid exposure to all artificial light from sunset until you go to sleep. However, in modern lifestyles, it is difficult to block out all light in the evening, so it is necessary to protect your eyes and body with LUCIER premium blue light blocking glasses. If you need to use screen devices during the day at school or through online learning, protect your eyes and body from harmful indoor light with LUCIER Day lenses. Day lenses are designed to block 95% of blue light while allowing the appropriate amount of blue light necessary to pass through to maintain proper circadian rhythm. If you are always exposed to indoor lighting at night and frequently use smart devices, LUCIER Night lenses protect your body from blue light and green light that affect sleep. Night lenses block the entire spectrum of blue and green light and are designed to greatly aid in deeper sleep and recovery. Day & Night lenses are developed with a proprietary, science-based infusion of natural melanin pigment that blocks the most harmful range of blue light while providing eye comfort. These two lenses can effectively protect the circadian rhythm, promote the secretion of sleep hormone (melatonin) and helps smoother secretion of growth hormone and other essential hormones. This allows children to have a deeper sleep and produce higher amount of human growth hormones naturally! LUCIER will help children live healthier, brighter lives! SHOP NOW Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6295443/ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/children-and-sleep/how-blue-light-affects-kids-sleep https://www.rileychildrens.org/health-info/circadian-rhythm-disorders#:~:text=Circadian%20rhythm%20sleep%20disorders%20may,unusual%20times%20during%20the%20day. https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-blue-light#:~:text=Exposure%20to%20all%20colors%20of,melatonin%20that%20makes%20you%20sleepy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5703049/#:~:text=The%20use%20of%20light%2Demitting,melatonin%20and%20causing%20neurophysiologic%20arousal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aCHrHwm_AI&t
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