Its no secret that light impacts ourwellbeing.
Watching the sunset can make us sleepy; waking in a bright room can give us energy.
It seems that light works withand, sometimes, againstthe biological processes in the body.
Arianna Angelini
There are times of day when we sometimes have more and sometimes less of them.
This is important for the body to function.
Light also has an influence on certain neurotransmitters that are linked to our well-being, says Oster.
Dopamineand serotonin play a role here; Light also helps to stabilize our inner rhythm.
Blue light has the most influence on our internal clocks, explains chronobiologistMartha Merrow.
This will give your body a clear signal to sleep.
The best indoor light for your well-being
Lighting researcherOliver Stefaniknows what this should look like indoors.
This means that the color rendering under a light source should be as natural as possible compared to daylight.
To that end, its also a good idea to use an alarm clock with a graduating light.
According tostudies, a slow progression, starting with dimmed light, has a positive effect on well-being.
How much light is good for our health?
What about during the day?
There are different statements on this, Stefani says.
Most experts say that 250 lux of daylight should be provided throughout the day, says Stefani.
Heres another recommendation: You should be exposed to 10,000 lux for one hour, says Stefani.
Thats bright, so you need a good light therapy lamp to avoid being dazzled.
Understanding lux light measurements
Confused?
For comparison, it helps to think about the light during certain months.
Around 10,000 lux is reached around midday.
In sunshine, you’re free to quickly achieve 50,000 or 80,000 lux.
Daylight also brings fresh air and the production of vitamin D into play.
For example,daylight lampsor light showers.
A high-quality light is, therefore, important.
Ideally one with an LED similar to daylight, he says.
Light harmony at home
AsDrew Barrymoreonce said, Nothing makes me angrier than ceiling lighting.
But how should we light up our homes for peace of mind?
A successful lighting concept is characterized by the fact that the light follows the use of the room.
Light is only used where it is really needed.
Light zones are needed where people are eating, cooking, working, or reading, for example."
She recommends maintaining harmony between direct and indirect light: Direct light falls downwards.
Indirect light is reflected back into the room from walls or the ceiling.
If I want to highlight a particular piece, direct light.
Coziness is even better.
And in the bedroom?
We let go of our thoughts and allow peace to enter us.
