Lighting and Modern Wellness
The Cost of Modern Living
Our natural circadian rhythms have been severely disrupted as a result of…
Oversaturated screen time
Spending most of the day inside and sedentary under artificial light instead of the natural sunlight
Exposure to artificial blue light (phones, TV, etc.) well into the night
The Davis Lamp:
Proven Wellness Science
The Davis Lamp utilizes two different spectra of light that affects our brains and bodies in different ways. Learn more below about the different ways we respond to light and how we can harness those responses for our long-term health.
Light and Your Biological Clock
Purpose: Introduce the concept of circadian rhythms and how light acts as the body’s primary time cue (zeitgeber).
• Key Points:
◦ The brain’s suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) regulates sleep, alertness, hormone release.
◦ Light exposure resets this clock daily.
◦ Disruption leads to fatigue, poor sleep, and mood imbalance.
Timing is Everything.
• Morning Light (SunLike White):
Signals the brain to stop melatonin production and boost cortisol, helping you wake up and feel alert.
• Midday Light (SunLike White):
Reinforces focus, energy, and mood stability by mimicking the sun’s peak intensity.
• Evening Light (Amber):
Reduces blue light exposure, allowing melatonin to rise naturally and preparing the body for rest.
• Late-Night Light (Amber):
Minimizes circadian disruption, supporting deeper sleep and better overnight recovery.
Harness Daylight for Energy and Focus
• Purpose: Explain how white/blue-enriched light boosts daytime performance.
• Key Points:
◦ Mimics natural sunlight, rich in blue wavelengths.
◦ Suppresses melatonin, increases cortisol and alertness.
◦ Enhances mood, concentration, and cognitive function
Promote Relaxation with Amber Light
• Purpose: Show how amber light supports wind-down and melatonin production.
• Key Points:
◦ Amber/red light has minimal impact on circadian disruption.
◦ Promotes relaxation and prepares the body for sleep.
◦ Ideal for pre-bed routines and screen-free evenings
Lighting Designed for Wellness
Describe the spectra used in the Davis Lamp and how closely they mimic natural blue light and amber light…
