If you've ever wondered whether or not your home or workplace has fluorescents, all you need do is open your ears and listen to the light. The familiar buzzing or humming sound coming from your lights is a common occurrence not only in your own home or office but in millions of others around the … [Read more...] about Why do Fluorescent lights make that “Buzzing” Sound?
Photophobia: It’s NOT the Fear of Photographs
Are you experiencing… Eye strain, dizziness, eye irritation, redness, swelling, involuntary squinting, or do you find yourself always averting your gaze from light sources? You may have a condition that manifests itself by oversensitivity to light called Photophobia. What is Photophobia? First of … [Read more...] about Photophobia: It’s NOT the Fear of Photographs
Reduce Headaches with Wrap Lenses
Fluorescent lighting gets a bad wrap, but there's a reason why it's the most common lighting solution. Fluorescent bulbs use up less energy, generate less heat and produce more light than other lighting alternatives. For businesses with office buildings, this is the most energy efficient and cost … [Read more...] about Reduce Headaches with Wrap Lenses
Prismatic Lighting vs. Parabolic Lighting for Offices
There are many variations of fluorescent light fixtures in office spaces, but all of them have one common goal. The goal: to light the workspace efficiently for optimal performance. The reason there isn't one lighting solution for every office is simple. People have different opinions about lighting … [Read more...] about Prismatic Lighting vs. Parabolic Lighting for Offices
Top 5 Online Support Communities for People Fighting Lupus
The triumphs and tribulations of Lupus patients and a new solution to reduce the risk of flare-ups. In our rapidly expanding world, fluorescent lighting is more abundant than the corner Starbucks. Compromising the pleasing warm glow of incandescent lighting for the energy/cost efficiency of … [Read more...] about Top 5 Online Support Communities for People Fighting Lupus
5 Reasons To Replace Your Fluorescent Light Covers
Fluorescent lighting is pretty hard to get away from these days. In our homes, offices and schools, lighting with CFL's and tubes is the most cost effective way to light a room. Fluorescent lighting is also known for being harsh on the eye's and skin, especially high output bulbs that give off a … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Replace Your Fluorescent Light Covers
Why Does Fluorescent Lighting Give You Headaches?
If fluorescent lighting has ever given you a headache, your not alone. Millions of people all over the world are sitting beneath the glare of a fluorescent light at work at this very moment, and most of them will complain of a headache or two during the 8 hour workday. This wouldn't be so bad, if … [Read more...] about Why Does Fluorescent Lighting Give You Headaches?
Artificial Lighting May Cause Lack of Sleep & More
Scientist's have discovered an unsuspecting enemy lurking within our homes, schools and doctor's offices. The enemy: UV radiation. Artificial lighting has come a long way, but there's still a large gap between the positive effects of natural sunlight, and the negative effects of artificial lighting … [Read more...] about Artificial Lighting May Cause Lack of Sleep & More
The Secret to Making Indoor Plants Thrive
Color rendering is one of the most important things to remember for indoor gardening. Different colors promote varying degrees of photosynthesis in plants. For instance, did you know that when sunlight shines through a green filter it hinders the plant's ability to grow and thrive? Choose the right … [Read more...] about The Secret to Making Indoor Plants Thrive
The Relationship Between Skunked Beer and Light
What the heck does light have to do with beer? Well, the relationship between light and beer is a hostile one apparently. More specifically, UV radiation and beer. What happens to beer after long exposure to UV radiation? It gets skunked. … [Read more...] about The Relationship Between Skunked Beer and Light
