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November 1999 Dr. Teplitz - the "Energy
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THE
LIGHT OVER YOUR HEAD
Now that fall is here and winter is not too far away, I want to share with
you in this month's report the impact of the lighting that's over your head
at home and at work.
First, let's look at sunlight. Sunlight is made up of balanced energy from
across the entire light spectrum, while regular fluorescent tubes and light
bulbs only contain a narrow part of that spectrum. In recent years a
significant body of research has linked the regular lighting to depression,
increased stress levels, headaches, eyestrain, afternoon fatigue, sleep
disturbances, and difficulty concentrating and learning.
The original research was done by Dr. John Ott in 1960. Ott did time lapse
photography of plants growing and blooming for Walt Disney. Due to the
difficulties Ott had in getting the flowers to bloom in the middle of the
winter, he began to experiment with the variables. From this he discovered
the impact that light had on the plant's growth.
Since that time there has been some fascinating research on the effects of
light on humans. Let me summarize some of it.
1. In 1980, Dr. Alfred Lewy at the National Institute of Health showed how
darkness produces a hormone in the brain that makes us sleepy. He then found
that regular indoor lighting is interpreted by the brain's bineal gland as
darkness. This means many people will feel depleted after being indoors all
day.
2. In 1984, the American Medical Association officially recognized a form of
depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It occurs in late
autumn and winter when there isn't a lot of outdoor light. The treatment is
to be under a bank of natural spectrum tubes. (These natural spectrum tubes
will even get rid of the mid-winter blahs.)
3. In the book Light - Medicine of the Future by Jacob Liberman, O.D., Ph.D.
wrote that regular fluorescent tubes increased stress and absenteeism.
4. A five-year Canadian study conducted by Dr. Harry Wohlfarth found a link
between lighting and levels of stress, absenteeism and overall achievement
in the classroom.
So, what's the alternative? Using fluorescent tubes, bulbs, and flood
lights that simulate the natural spectrum of sun light.
Here's some feedback we've received from our clients. I think it's amazing
that light can have such a powerful impact on how we feel and function.
FEEDBACK
"My company purchased and installed the lighting throughout our
offices. The effect was instantaneous! Our people commented on
how nice the lighting was softer, brighter and less draining than the
previous fluorescent tubes."
Jan Turnbill
Bottomline
Adelaide, Australia
"When I first talked to your company five years ago, I was skeptical of
the concept of full spectrum lighting. We ordered a case of
fluorescents for our meeting room as a test. The results led us to
completely relight our entire office building and personal homes with full
spectrum lighting."
Bob Teague
American Hostess Corporation
Reynoldsburg, OH
"Since replacing all of the bookstore's lights with the Excella,
headaches are almost non-existent and dry eyes are a thing of the past.
We noticed an improvement in our eyes almost immediately. The headaches
were gone in a day or two. Our store is brighter overall. Some of
the comments from employees and customers are: 'More natural, more like
being outdoors'; 'I like them better, and I think they have improved
co-workers moods'; 'I love them, everything looked so yellow before.'"
Linda Rinker
University of Wyoming Bookstore
Laramie, WY
"I absolutely love the new lighting. What a calming effect it has
had within the office. It's like we have skylights all over the
office. Thank you for making a difference in our lives!"
Kelly Herron
Builder's 1st Choice
Columbia, MD
"It is not too often that so many people agree on one item. With
the full spectrum lighting, the entire office work force is in agreement
that this lighting has made a positive impact on their work
environment."
Gene Fahrney
Baker Manufacturing Company
Evansville, WI
Can you get these results yourself? Well, the best way to find out is to try
the lighting yourself. I've talked to my supplier, and he's willing to let
you try the tubes, bulbs and flood lights for 60 days. If after 60 days you
decide you don't like the lighting, you can return it and receive a full
refund.
These lights are exceptionally long-lived. The light bulbs typically last
20,000 hours (that's the equivalent of 26 light bulbs), and the tubes last
33,000 hours (that's equal to 4 regular tubes). Because of their long life
they all come with a two-year replacement guarantee.
If you'd like to get a price sheet, email me your fax number, and we'll fax
it to you. I know you'll really like this lighting.
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Dr. Jerry V. Teplitz is an author, attorney, professional speaker and consultant in the
areas of Stress Management, Management and Leadership Training, Sales Development and
Brain Integration. Dr. Teplitz' keynotes and seminars have a long term impact on
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