The type of light bulbs that make plants grow and the kind that say they are like natural light? Not a whole bank of florescent bulbs but just individual incandescent bulbs that are 150 watts or less.
2006-12-27 04:33:14 · 6 answers · asked by Bill O 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have SAD myself, but have never tried the light boxes. I know a few other people who use them and they swear by them. Personally I'm hesitant to try this...What if it's a waste of money? But from what I hear it works for many individuals.
I know I do much better if it's sunny out than raining or snowing out. The first few weeks of turning the clocks back I'm just miserable. Also if we have weeks of rain with no sun, It's rough. So I make sure I get outside every day even if it's not sunny. I made a list of activities to do to help myself be distracted. And forcing myself to go to work and not calling out sick. Once I get to work I'm fine.
2006-12-27 06:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each and all the gentle bulbs i make the main of at abode are the fluorescent ones and that i achieve this as to maintain on electric capability. i could desire to admit that i've got have been given now no longer be sure if i'm saving money because of the fact of actuality the 1st element I did after shifting indoors the present day abode (1700 squareft) grew to become into to regulate each and all the gentle bulbs so I somewhat don't have to any extent further some thing to evaluate my discounts. My house is all electric powered and my terrific a million month bill indoors the ineffective of wintry climate has been shrink than $two hundred for the mind-blowing 3 winters. indoors the summertime time with the aircon the biggest a million month bill grew to become into much less then $50. i do now no longer even understand, in certainty, how long existence or desiring those new bulbs are whilst whilst in comparison with the incandescent ones. i'm delivered approximately have confidence that the present day bulbs very final lots longer than the previous form.
2016-10-28 11:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the light bulbs used in lightboxes for SAD are full spectrum lights. And I'm not sure if plant growth light is in that same category.
Real natural light is actually blue in color. The lights in SAD lightboxes are more in the incandescent range. Google SAD and I'm sure you'll find the answer you need.
Good luck.
2006-12-27 04:44:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best therapy is to just bundle up and go outside, even if only for a few minutes. when i do my outdoor chores first thing in the morning my mood is elevated for the rest of the day, even if i am only out for 5 minutes to feed and water the dogs. God gave us sunlight for a reason...use it!
2006-12-27 06:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. SADD is caused by the body's lack of Vitamin D which is obtained through exposure to the sun. I don't believe any artificial light source can provide Vitamin D.
2006-12-27 04:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i believe so as the range of light they emmit is greater than normal bulbs.
2006-12-27 04:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋