Improve Health in the Body and Mind with Circadian Lighting

Lighting isn’t just a necessity at home—it can also add an incredible amount of value to your property. Dynamic lighting transforms the appearance of a space, elevates its design, and can transform its ambiance. Lighting can also provide the proper illumination for a designated activity, from reading before bed to hosting a movie night in the media room.

But did you know lighting also has a significant impact on your health? Not just physical, but mental health as well! With circadian lighting, you can foster a happier and healthier lifestyle at home.

So, what is circadian lighting, and how does it help invigorate your overall health? Keep reading below to learn about this tunable automated lighting solution for your West Palm Beach, FL home.

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What Is Circadian Lighting?

To put it simply, circadian lighting is an application aimed at benefiting the biological or emotional health and wellbeing of people. This is achieved by adjusting the intensity and color temperature of our electric light sources to mimic sunlight levels throughout the day.  

We all have a circadian rhythm, or internal clock, that follows a daily cycle and responds primarily to light and darkness in our environments. When it’s in balance, it encourages restfulness at night and energy during the day. In particular, warm and dim hues prepare us for sleep in the evening, and cool bright hues help keep us focused in the afternoons.

However, due to how much time we spend in doors, we lack exposure to the naturally changing sunlight and are instead exposed to static artificial light. Since staying indoors is often unavoidable for large portions of the day, that’s where circadian lighting comes into play.

Imagine lighting fixtures that automatically adjust their intensity and color temperature throughout the day to simulate the intensity and color temperature of the sun. Let’s dive more deeply into how these adjustments help promote wellness.

How Lighting Works to Benefit Your Wellness

During the day and evening, outside lighting is constantly changing in intensity and color temperature. While you tend to tasks or relax indoors, your circadian lighting system can adjust on its own to mimic these changes.

In the morning, warm, dim lighting mimics the sunrise. When you wake up to cozy, slowly illuminating fixtures in your bedroom, bathroom, and hallways, you can gradually wake up from your slumber and get ready for the day instead of feeling discouraged or agitated by light that’s too bright or too harsh.

During the day, sunlight is much brighter and bluer in color temperature. As your day continues, the lighting in your home will become brighter and bluer to mimic afternoon sunlight. Blue light reduces nocturnal melatonin and affects our cortisol levels to keep us focused and energized during task-heavy hours.

Then, as nighttime approaches, your circadian lighting will slowly adjust to simulate the warm and dim hue of the setting sun, helping you to properly wind down from the day’s activities and getting you prepped for bed. This lighting encourages melatonin productions and tells your body and mind that the day is at an end. You’ll sleep better and wake up feeling well rested. Your lighting will start this cycle again the next day, bolstering your circadian rhythm and benefiting your wellness every day.

Want to learn more about automated circadian lighting and how it can give your wellness a boost and get your circadian rhythm back in balance? Give our team a call or fill out our online contact form here. We’d love to hear from you!