- Section 15
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- Light
Light has a direct effect on our health. During
winter’s long nights, more people suffer from depression than in summer months
- known as Seasonal Affective Disorder - SAD.
- Home/Work - Ensure that you have enough light in your home and work places. If you need
to concentrate, use Full spectrum light bulbs (
daylight bulbs) to ensure that you have a clear light source
Natural
Light - Ensure that you have
natural light where possible and if you use artificial light, then choose the
best type of bulb for your health. Fluorescent lighting can affect many people
causing tension, headaches, visual disturbance and tiredness. Full spectrum
lighting is not available in fluorescent tubing.
Strobe
Lights - have a serious effect on health, particularly for epileptics. Avoid
the
m.
Fluorescent
Lighting - can affect many
people causing tension, headaches, visual disturbances and tiredness. Avoid them
too or use natural daylight tubes.
Sun
Pipes - a new lighting system
which enhances and reflects natural light to provide electric-free lighting for
dark spaces in halls, bathrooms, and some public buildings. The tubes insert
into ceilings or walls to allow natural sunlight into rooms.
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