Healthy Lighting Framework
Optimize Lighting for Health
The Healthy Lighting Framework emphasizes the importance of using lighting that promotes health and well-being. This includes using incandescent or halogen bulbs, which produce a more natural spectrum of light, and avoiding LED lights, which can suppress mitochondrial function. The framework also highlights the need to get outside and expose oneself to natural light, especially for children and individuals who work in LED-rich environments.
- Use lighting that promotes health and well-being
- Avoid LED lights, which can suppress mitochondrial function
- Get outside and expose oneself to natural light, especially for children and individuals who work in LED-rich environments
- Assess Your Lighting EnvironmentEvaluate the lighting in your home, workplace, or school to determine if it is promoting health and well-being. Consider the type of lighting used, the color temperature, and the intensity.Pro tipUse a light meter to measure the intensity of the lightingWarningBe aware of the potential negative effects of LED lighting on human health
- Replace LED Lights with Incandescent or Halogen BulbsReplace LED lights with incandescent or halogen bulbs, which produce a more natural spectrum of light. Consider using dimmer switches to reduce the intensity of the lighting.Pro tipUse a dimmer switch to reduce the intensity of the lightingWarningBe aware of the potential fire hazard of incandescent bulbs
- Get Outside and Expose Yourself to Natural LightSpend time outside, especially during the day, to expose yourself to natural light. This can help regulate your circadian rhythms and promote health and well-being.Pro tipTake a walk outside during your lunch breakWarningBe aware of the potential negative effects of excessive sun exposure
A school replaced their LED lights with incandescent bulbs and saw an improvement in student health and well-being. The students reported better sleep, improved mood, and increased energy levels.
The framework is based on research conducted by Dr. Glen Jeffery and his team, which showed that exposure to LED lighting can have negative effects on human health, including suppressing mitochondrial function and disrupting sleep patterns.