Light lifts the spirit, for one, the autumn has especially Golden pages, he hits one on the mind. During the winter months, about five to 20 percent of the population suffer fatigue, listlessness, or mood. In some cases, these symptoms are becoming a dependent seasonal depression (SAD). For the “winter blues”, the lack of light in the dark half of the year, which serotonin inhibits the formation of the “pick-me-up”-Hormons is regarded as a cause. Therefore, the advice of many physicians is: more light. Already a walk can help, because even on a gloomy winter day the illuminance outdoors is 3,000 lux and more.

At home can get an extra light light therapy units affected, advises licht.de, the society of good light. Details of the treatment set patient and physician together. Light therapy units distribute their daylight white light over a wide radiant surface so that can move the user in a wide range. Is the illuminance up to 10,000 lux. A light therapy is recommended in the morning, to bring the body for the day going. Usually the symptoms of those affected patch with fast – light therapy without drugs.

Example: Dynamic light helps old people but also in other cases, the biological and emotional healing of the light on the people is used therapeutically: so often have older people struggling with a disturbed Biorhythm, suffer from fatigue at night with sleeping problems and during the day. They are therefore less active – with negative consequences for social life. People with dementia are particularly affected. In studies, it was found that a biologically effective lighting can significantly improve the quality of life of elderly and dementia-sick. A senior citizens home in Vienna has targeted to increase the illuminance in the course of the day and changed the colours of light. Wide light ceiling give over a large area distributed brightness and recreate as an important feature of the daylight. The result: Residents talk more often with each other and are increasingly involved in activities. They can sleep better at night. Research also will be stepped up in offices, schools and on industrial jobs the effect of light on the human body is used increasingly to increase well-being and motivation. However, the science opportunities, and biologically effective lighting are still at the beginning. More and more universities and scientific centers are turning to this promising area of research. More application possibilities for biologically effective light are so predictably. Company description on licht.de licht.de – the Fordergemeinschaft good light – is since 1970 the competent partner when it comes to questions of lighting. The society brings together the expertise of more than 130 member companies from the lighting and lamp industry, that are organized in the ZVEI – Zentralverband Elektrotechnik and electronics industry. Licht.de informed about current aspects of efficient lighting and knowledge base around of light, lighting and light bulbs – vendor-neutral and competent. Www.Licht.de, as well as the serials “licht.wissen” and “licht.forum” offer comprehensive service, practical advice and examples of lighting for architects and planners, journalists and consumer information site. Company contact: licht.de Dr. Jurgen Waldorf Lyoner Strasse 9, 60528 Frankfurt am Main Tel: 069 6302-353 E-Mail: Web: PR contact: rfw. communication of Andreas Lang post Road 9 64293 Darmstadt Tel: 06151 3990-0 E-Mail: Web:

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