INCREASE LIGHT LEVELS -

FEEL SUPERB !

To Start (and remain) on a very Positive Note....

Experts tell us that we, humans, crave light.

The time we are exposed to light must be balanced each day with solid darkness so our bodies can rest, re-charge, grow....call it what you will.

For some of us older types, we don't want to be growing too much, Eh?

A sound Sleep at night - Well, that's precious - Right?

Less Light, Less Momentum

Some, among us, or perhaps everyone to one extent or another, start to slow down as days become shorter.

SideNote: Our friends living at/near the Equator haven't a clue what we Northerners and Southerners (Hemespherically-speaking - that is) must endure.

Of course, we, do not necessarily appreciate temperatures going from 'Hot' to "REALLY HOT" either. (We could tell some great stories about temperatures going from 'Warm' to "Icycle-Nose Freezing", though.)

But, that's for another day.... :)

Why this page - Anyway? Is EELCO Suddenly Giving Out Medical Advice?

Ummmm....No, we do not give medical advice here....

Then What Purpose is this Section?!

Simply - in our years being associated with lighting, we have become aware of research, new products, anecdotal information that may be of help to some of our readers.

Sometimes there are aspects to Life which we did not know, what we did not know.

To reframe this: There are some amazing answers to questions we did not know to ask that can really help make us feel better....have a more enjoyable lifestyle.

Keep reading...

There is irrefuteable evidence that we are more 'upbeat' and 'happy' when we are outside in daylight.

Look at youngsters when they are playing outdoors, at the beach, etc...- and

not necessarily among us older (over 21 - Ahem) folks who are busy trying to cross a downtown street at High Noon.

Other events cause this latter group from feeling really happy at that point - Like trying not to get sideswiped by a car....

For the adult group who haven't grasped the analogy - consider being at the Beach - on holidays!

(Now isn't that an 'Upper' of a thought?)

Consider your feelings if...

To-day is a Dreary, Overcast, Rainy day.

(Even so - there's Good News: you get to own the beach for the day!!)

Today is a Sunny Day; The Skies are Blue; Little white puffs of cloud are visible from time to time. The waves are gently crashing on the beach.

Oh - Speaking about reckless drivers....

have you ever considered that being cooped up in the family sedan, driving quickly down clogged avenues (a joke!), being late for an important meeting (not a joke!) can cause anxiety... which leads to inattentive driving, or worse? Ever notice that the inside of most cars are dark - even during the day? (even with clean windows.)

But I digress...........

Back to our point:

Which thought makes you feel better?

Dreary Day or Sunny Day?

Did you ever notice how holidays are not quite as long as Winter, for most of us.

Shorter days make for longer periods of darkness.

This can cause a lot of us to become less energetic, more morose, and generally not feeling as best as we might.

Research Studies Confirm there IS a Relationship Between Light and Feeling Great!

and vice-versa!

Why Winter Blues?