Natural day light / full spectrum light. We all need it, we all get some exposure but do we even know why it so important? Some when questioned might be aware that this form of light is needed for vitamin D synthesis but exposure to natural light is far more important than one might think and does so much for our health and well being.
Natural daylight has a bearing on us physically, nutritionally and mentally. It’s well documented that reduced exposure to daylight can cause Seasonal Affective Disorder (Winter depression) commonly termed SAD. This affects people in the winter when our exposure to natural light is at a minimum. With so many of us stuck in front of a computer screen for many hours of the day this reduces our exposure to daylight especially when there is a shortage of natural light from windows in the room. This inadequate exposure to daylight results in us being less efficient at work and has many other negative effects too. It is a shocking statistic but in industrialised countries around the world some people can spending a shocking 23 hours indoors.
I work from home and find that even in the summer due to the long hours that I work I don’t necessarily get as much exposure to natural light as I would like. I go from the house to the gym or supermarket. I walk outside briefly when I go on the school run but realistically I should be spending more time in natural daylight as I wear a high factor suncream which will decrease my full spectrum light exposure as do windshields and sunglasses. If only there were more hours in the day to get out more – I already have Duracell bunny levels of energy that’s for sure so already squeeze in loads. Artificial light doesn’t contain the full spectrum of light and can affect absorption of nutrients. In order to absorb calcium and other nutrients we need vitamin D to be synthesised by our bodies during exposure to UV light.
In the summer we are exposed to much more light and as a result feel happier for it although again those in offices and rooms without many windows get far less exposure.
Sunlight contains a whole spectrum of colours but when seen by the human eye it appears white. One of the colours in the spectrum – blue light is very important to us. As I mentioned blue light stimulates serotonin production
it also stimulates the production of cortisol for catalysing body functions and make us awake, alert and active.
(Needlite ™ is designed to be your daily source of energy and sends natural blue light
to the correct part of your retina – back of your eye while you work.)
There is a try option on their site giving prospective buyers the opportunity to try the light out before committing. That’s a great idea as at £350 it’s not a cheap product but then it is something that will benefit your health greatly and also improve the lighting in your work space. If you do decide to buy these it’s also important to note the product comes with 2 years warranty. Plus they have undergone numerous drop tests to ensure that they can withstand being knocked over onto the table and floor making them pretty child proof although I don’t want to test this out unless I have another set first as I love these. How fun would it be to let the kids loose with them though!
See the lights in action here:
Do you get enough exposure to white light?
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They sound fanatic, and the cable tidy appeals, I hate wired everywhere especially when my children could trip over them, we don’t get enough sun so they would be perfect xxx
It sure is a great way to up daylight exposure.
They sound amazing! I’ve been toying with the idea of investing in some lights. This post has persuaded me even more!
That’s great to hear Chelsea. I am sure you will love them.
I think I would greatly benefit from a product like this. I often get blood test results of low vit D and due to being heat sensitive I still cover up in sunny warm weather.
I like that the white light can be used for photography reasons too.
It really is handy I look forward to seeing what difference it makes in the Winter.
This sounds really interesting, I definitely don’t get enough exposure to white light so perhaps I could do with getting some of these!
They will help to perk you up and make you feel good.
I think I just learnt more about sleep and the body than I ever did in biology… Haha. And those lights look and sound like exactly what I need. I’m often up later working or gaming, so they could really come in handy!
Glad to have shed some light on that. This would come in handy for your gaming I think you should get a set. 😉
I was just having a conversation with my neighbor about something like this. He suffers from SAD not just in the wintertime, but also after many days in a row of cloudy/rainy weather. They’ve been thinking about moving now that they’re retired and his wife can tell you how many sunny days there are in pretty much every major town in the U.S. (I kid you not) I’m going to pass your post along to him. Maybe something like these would help.
I think it would, the light contains blue light which should be very beneficial for them. Thanks Ali I hope that it helps 😉
i think this is revolutionary considering avg population is being found to be deficient in VIT D!
It is a great idea isn’t it 😉
This is a good find! It’s multi-purpose. It’s worth your money.
It sure is I love that it has health benefits.
This totally sounds like something that I need. I love that it is multipurpose too. Being from chicago I’m always low on light, this would be great for em.
Sounds like you need these. I hope you get some soon as I am sure you will love them too.
I definitely don’t get enough white light so I should really look into these x
They are really useful lights and very easy to use.
It’s amazing how much of an affect lighting can have on your mood, I do rather like the look of these lamps too 🙂
They do look great don’t they!
I love the look of both of these and they are stylishly designed too x
They are really stylish and don’t take up too much room which is handy.
These lights look great I could do with some as they sound better than my daylight lamp.
These are really good and you just pop them on whilst your working or in front of the computer at home / work.
Wow these look like a really interesting product. I’ve never heard of anything like this before. Think I could do with something like this in the winters!
It is perfect for the Winter but can help all year around.
This is really interesting, great for people working from home. I like that they can be used for photography too!
It is great isn’t it that they can be used for a few things.
I get enough exposure to white light during the summer, but not winter. I suffer from SAD in the winter. I think my kids do too. The needlite looks like something we need to get for the winter months.
From what you have said I think your family will benefit greatly from having these.
I’v e heard of SAD before but didn’t know all the information to go with it. I love natural light in my home. It really does effect my mood
It can make a big difference and these light seem to be a great way to help with SAD.
Sounds like a very interesting product, quite tempted to get these myself
I a quite liking using these. I wonder what difference I will notice in the Winter.
I work from home and have ptsd so I don’t always have the ability to go outside and it’s annoying because I know getting so light with be good for my mental health, these sound perfect and I’ll definitely check them out!
Some light would be perfect* xx
They will be extremely useful for you. I am sure that you will feel so much better after using the lights.
This is a really cool product! I definitely know what you mean about SAD!!! I work from home as well and since it’s been so nice and warm I try to spend most of my day working out on the patio.
I’d love to do that but then being in the UK the weather is unpredictable so these are perfect.
This sounds like a great idea and really good value too.
It’s multi purpose which I love!
It sounds like a lovely gift for my photographer friends! It’s definitely perfect for editing pictures on screen! I love that it helps balance the color so much!
It really does make a difference and has helped me screen my pictures faster.
I wish you were my science teacher at school, would of listened better lol! A very informative and educational post.
I think any form of education whether it’s about a product or general should be interesting. Glad you liked the post Lindsey 😉
Neat and interesting product! I can consider this for winter time. In summers I get plenty sunlight as I’ve West facing house. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
No problem. These are perfect for the Winter and are great for those that use computers.
These lights would be perfect for me in the cold, dreary winter season in my area. I have read about them and would consider giving them a try.
I am enjoying using mine and look forward to seeing the results in the Winter.
I defo don’t get enough white light/natural light and as a result I suffer from a severe vitamin d deficiency!
Oh dear. You will find these will help.
These look great, but are quite expensive, I will have to investigate to see if I can find something similar!
There are various options on the market for white light although I must say these are so easy to use and don’t take up much space.
Sounds on I’d love to try this , the first I’ve heard of these
They are great I use mine daily and I am sure there is a difference.
I dont think i get enough exposure, this looks great
The lights are really good. I have them on now 😉
I do love the stylish design of these lights. Also that they can be altered so they are not so dazzling.
They are easy to adjust so you can get the light just right.
I am Vitamin D deficient (along with several other vitamins due to my health). People don’t realise how important vitamins like Vitamin D are. This is a really interesting read and something I would certainly consider.
I am glad you found my post interesting. I am sure you would ind these useful.
Love this idea. I’m a teacher so these would be fab when I’m working from home marking work.
You’ll find them very useful in that case.