BACKGROUND: The purpose of the study was to examine whether some individuals who report alcohol dependence consistently deteriorate during the fall and winter months. We also explored whether this deterioration could be attributed to seasonal affective disorder. METHOD: Veterans Administration inpatients were administered a screening questionnaire concerning seasonal patterns in alcohol [...]
The Department of Experimental Pharmacology at the Southwest Foundation for Research and Education in San Antonio, Texas, subjected laboratory rats to various types of stress in an attempt to induce them to drink alcohol. “The rats clearly preferred plain water except on weekends when they went on real alcoholic binges. This [...]
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By Michael Keller Published July 04, 2013 at http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2013/07/04/new-materials-could-mean-natural-lighting-leds?page=full This story is republished with permission from Txchnologist, a digital magazine that follows innovation in science and technology. We’re at the beginning of a new lighting revolution — the world is slowly switching over from the energy hogs of the last century [...]
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 > Reduces stress, anxiety, depression & migraines Reduces sleep disorders Lowers cholesterol levels Increases calcium utilization Improves concentration & visual acuity Improves immune system function and cardiac output In addition, light reduces symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), PMS, postpartum depression, and menopause. Light is for Sales! [...]
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 Full spectrum light is only produced by the highest quality blend of rare earth minerals in a fluorescent tube. To be full spectrum, the light must be very close to the same color balance as natural daylight at noon. At that time the sun is rated 100 [...]
Saturday, October 8th, 2011 A study with five 30 wt Indoor Sunshine®® CFLs suggests an increase in immune system function in 30 days. In 7 out of 9 subjects, blood tests showed a 22-79% increase in the most common white blood cells as measured by the Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC). One [...]