Bringing Natural Light Indoors with Circadian Rhythm Lighting
Las Vegas is known as the town that never sleeps. Bright, brilliant lights illuminate the night sky, creating the perfect setting for a 24/7 lifestyle. That’s great for tourists in town for a few whirlwind vacation days but not for full-time residents.
The human body evolved in the natural world long before electric light was invented, and the light of the sun and moon played critical roles in our evolution. Even today, it’s responsible for much of our body's internal functions, including our hormones. Morning light initiates the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that prompts energy and joy. Evening enhances melatonin, the hormone associated with sleep.
Light is the most important factor affecting our sleep-wake system, a key part of our circadian rhythm. This 24-hour internal clock regulates cycles of sleepiness and alertness. When it’s thrown out of balance due to artificial lighting and our indoor lifestyles, we experience restlessness, lack of energy, and mood swings.
Have you been a little grouchy lately? You may need to blame it on the light.
Fortunately, there is an answer, a way to resync your circadian rhythm. It’s called circadian rhythm lighting, and it’s becoming one of the most popular lighting systems in the world.
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What Is Circadian Rhythm Lighting?
Circadian rhythm lighting mimics the natural progression of sunlight, helping regulate your sleep-wake cycle by aligning your home’s lighting with your body’s internal clock. This lighting helps signal to your body when it’s time to wake up, stay alert, and wind down, improving sleep quality and overall well-being.
How Does Human-Centric Lighting Affect Your Home’s Aesthetics?
One of the reasons this lighting system is taking the world by storm isn’t just because it enhances wellness and puts you in a better mood. It also elevates your home environment by bringing breathtaking illumination.
In the morning, your interior lights mirror the pale blue-gold colors of dawn indoors. Midday, your home seems filled with sunlight, as if the natural world has entered. As evening approaches, your lights transition to a soft amber glow, aligning with the setting sun.
What Effect Does Artificial Light Have on the Human Body?
Research suggests that artificial light can have a profound effect on the human body. In addition to playing a part in sleep disorders, it may also increase the risk for obesity, depression, heart disease, and diabetes.
Have you heard of seasonal affective disorder? It’s a type of depression that affects some people in the fall and winter when the days grow shorter and sunlight tends to disappear. Light therapy is considered the best treatment for this disorder. Now, you can bring it into your entire home.
For those particularly affected by the bright lights of Las Vegas, we also recommend motorized blackout shades on your bedroom windows. These shades are programmed to lower at night and rise in the morning automatically.
Are you ready to enhance the beauty of your home and the well-being of those who live there? At DMC Systems, we’re excited to improve our clients’ everyday lives with the latest user-friendly technology. To learn more about circadian rhythm lighting or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact DMC Systems today.