Article Provided By Lupus Foundation of America We worked tirelessly with our champions in Congress to establish the first-ever Congressional Lupus Caucus in 2012. In the United States Congress, a caucus is a group of lawmakers who share an interest in a particular issue and come together to … [Read more...] about Congressional Lupus Caucus
8 Things to Know About Indoor Lighting and Lupus
Article Provided By: Make Great Light For many people with lupus, the quality of light in the outdoors and indoors matters. Exposure to UV rays causes photosensitivity, which causes flare-ups such as rashes, headaches, fever, fatigue, joint pain, and other symptoms. The relationship between … [Read more...] about 8 Things to Know About Indoor Lighting and Lupus
Building An Updated Invisibility Shield | Diffuser Specialists
Building an invisibility shield can feel intimidating for new builders. Follow along with the video as it explains how to build one and even the science behind how it works. The materials themselves are not very expensive and you don’t need power tools to create your shield. The invisibility effect … [Read more...] about Building An Updated Invisibility Shield | Diffuser Specialists
Lighting Covers and Your Health
We all have those long nights where we just can’t seem to get to sleep. It’s a common problem, and has been since the dawn of humanity. But the problem of sleep deprivation has increased dramatically in recent years, especially since the early 1900s when light bulbs were first introduced en mass. … [Read more...] about Lighting Covers and Your Health
Eggcrate Fluorescent Light Covers Save You Money
When it comes to maintenance in your home or business, finding ways to cut down costs are always on your mind. Your lighting solutions are no exception. Perhaps you’ve made a transition to newer, more energy efficient fluorescent bulbs or replaced old fixtures. This is a great start, but what if … [Read more...] about Eggcrate Fluorescent Light Covers Save You Money
The Oldest Light Bulb in the World
Today’s compact fluorescent and LED bulbs might last longer than some older incandescent bulbs, but you’ll still have to pull out the ladder eventually. While that may be true today, in Livermore, California, there’s a bulb that, aside from a few moving mishaps, hasn’t burned out in 114 years. The … [Read more...] about The Oldest Light Bulb in the World
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
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
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?
