So-called full-spectrum lighting, they say, reduces eye strain, headaches, glare and fatigue to make them more comfortable and efficient, especially over long periods of time.

Full-Spectrum Lighting

While there is no actual definition of ‘full spectrum’, the term is generally taken to mean it has some light of nearly every temperature in the color spectrum, much like natural sunlight but without most of the ultra-violet range.

Standard incandescent and fluorescent light, by contrast, is in a limited color temperature range (photographers use software or filters on their camera lenses to counter the yellow or orange cast that predominates, especially at low indoor light levels).

Full spectrum bulbs are available for overhead applications in ceiling installations and for more local, desktop fixtures that deliver more light to a smaller area, and while they tend to be slightly more expensive and require more electricity to produce a given amount of light, those who use then extensively say they are well worth the price.

Because of its wider color temperature range, full-spectrum light increases definition in the work area and gives a much more honest representation of color, which is critical in graphic arts and color matching for home, office, and automotive paints.

The decision to adopt a lifestyle that is ecologically friendly – that is, friendly to the environment – is a conscious one.  Often, it is the result of local government regulations that require recycling and prohibit the disposal of anything can conceivably be considered hazardous.   But it can also be the result of a particular medical condition, such as an allergy or illness.  And for still others it’s part of a desire to do what has the least effect on the environment.

Whatever the inspiration, there is a growing awareness of eco-friendly organic products that do not rely on chemical pesticides and herbicides, and a corresponding trend to recycled products and sustainable living with reduced reliance on resources.

Household cleaning products have been improved to use chemicals that are less harmful to surfaces, the air, and people using them, and new appliances that use ultraviolet light and steam have been introduced to make cleaning safer and more effective.

The shift in mood goes counter to habits ingrained in the last half of the twentieth century, when conspicuous consumption was the norm in a period of economic growth.  Products were made with the expectation that they would be thrown away when they were considered obsolete, even if they were still usable, and new, time-saving cleaning products and appliances were introduced faster than safety could be assessed.

Certain aspects of a throw-away society remain, notably with the planned obsolescence of cellular telephones, determined not by the usefulness of the device but by the terms of a two-year service contract and the unavailability of batteries and other accessories for older equipment.

Still, device manufacturers and recyclers have been motivated to separate hazardous heavy metals from the rest of the phones, and television, computer, and monitor retailers have started similar recycling programs to make the disposal of their products more environmentally friendly, to keep more hazardous chemicals and metals out of landfills.

The very symbol of conspicuous consumption, the automobile, has been subjected to massive technical and societal changes. Cars and trucks are more efficient, ethanol has helped reduce the reliance on fossil fuels, cars and trucks have been built to run on a combination internal combustion engines and batteries, and consumers have begun to warm to the notion of all-electric cars, an idea that wasn’t even room temperature only a few years ago.

Whatever the inspiration or motivation, society in general has taken notice, and the ideas of reusing materials and segregating dangerous components – on the ‘fringe’ only a decade ago – now get mainstream consideration.

There can be no doubt that the most pervasive, if not the newest, trend is ‘Green’.

Cleaning products, for instance, have become ‘greener,’ more friendly to the environment.  Fewer cleaners require protective clothing and active ventilation, and more have become gentler and less objectionable in the air.

The most friendly of the green cleaning products, though,  use ultraviolet light to kill germs, bacteria, and viruses on bathroom fixtures, kitchen counters, and floors.  They can also be used to sanitize bedding, drapes, furniture, and carpets without harm.  Various appliances that use ultraviolet light can kill salmonella, ecoli, flu, H1N1, and MRSA viruses before they have a chance to cause infection.  In a very real sense, the ‘greenest’ of cleaning products are actually blue!

New, renewable  sources of power have been tapped to provide electricity for homes, offices and factories.  The wind can be harnessed more readily and efficiently than ever before, and solar energy is easier and less expensive to capture.  New building codes require new and improved insulation and windows that form more of a barrier between inside and outside.

Automakers have seized the initiative to put millions of dollars into new research to make their cars and trucks more efficient.  They have found new ways to use ethanol to help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, so-called hybrid cars that run on a combination of internal combustion engines and batteries have become commonplace, and manufacturers have broken down some of the traditional consumer objections to all-electric cars.  Research continues into development of hydrogen fuel cells.

While traditional chemicals still make up the largest share of lawn and garden pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, more and more homeowners and landscape professionals are using natural compounds instead, and composting has increased in popularity.  And some cities and counties have developed programs to collect fallen and removed tree branches and shrubs and turn them into mulch for flower beds and decorative parking strips.

Either way, many of us start the preparations early, putting away those things that have been lying around for a while, shampooing the carpets, dusting the furniture, and cleaning the grill.

Take a few moments for yourself and relax.

What do you do?  Only a few steps away is the answer your own personal solution.  How cool is that?

My friend and her son saw this machine, then purchased this low impact exerciser

to help her with circulation and bone density.

Rejuvenate your skin’s complexion with the power of soothing light in your own home.  Treat your fine lines, smooth out small age wrinkles; treat mild acne with Red and Blue Light therapy.

Skin research in the last few years have proven how light affects our cell growth by the combined science of physics and biology.

Researchers discovered that red light heals damaged skin cells.  Red light encourages collagen production as well as helping skin cells repair themselves.  Blue light fights inflammation and bacteria that causes acne.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, Light Emitting Devices, or LED, can help treat skin discoloration as well as fine wrinkling.  The way the skin is prompted to form collagen and elastin proteins is similar to the way photosynthesis works in plants.

Portable Skin Care Lamps Let You Give In-Home Treatments On Your Own Time Schedule

To treat wrinkles and fine lines in the past, required a trip to the dermatologist.  These visits cost between $80-100 and a series of treatments often costs $800.  Now you can get the same results in the privacy own home with blue light therapy under $200.

Wrinkles are fine lines or creases in the skin, mostly in the face.  These wrinkles, lines or creases are usually the result of exposure to the elements and sun, smoking, pollution and of course, the natural aging process.

Skin Rejuvenation is a treat at home with Good Changes Now.

Over 3,000 chemicals are added to our food supply today and 1,000 new ones are introduced each year.  Some of these include Aspartame, MSG, DDT, Dioxins, and Pesticides.

Americans experience up to 70 exposures a day of a class of toxic chemicals known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

These are some of the toxic chemicals that cause cancer, can disrupt hormones, affect reproduction, cause respiratory problems or link to diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Autism, Depression, Diabetes, Obesity, and Parkinson’s.

Here are symptoms of toxic exposure:

• Colds and flu
• Congestion
• Chronic fatigue and exhaustion
• Digestive disturbances
• Headaches
• Liver dysfunction
• Problems with teeth and gums
• Rashes
• Respiratory illness
• Sinus infections
• Skin disease (psoriasis, eczema, acne, etc.)

Ten Things We Can Do To Reduce Our Exposure To Chemicals

It is almost impossible to avoid all of these chemicals, but we can do a few things to reduce our exposure in our diet and environment.

1. Choose fresh organic fruits and vegetables
2. Avoid artificial additives and processed foods
3. Limit consumption of canned foods
4. Replace your Aluminum cooking pans with stainless steel
5. Switch over to only natural personal care products, such as shampoo, toothpaste, and cosmetics.
6. Get a Water Purifier for your drinking water and shower
7. Replace toxic household cleaners in your home with nontoxic, safe, effective and natural alternatives
8. Avoid using pesticides in your home and garden or use natural alternatives
9. Reduce Indoor Air Pollutants by using an Air Sanitizer
10. Use UV Light to Sanitize surfaces and the environment to reduce exposure to pollutants

We are exposed to many chemicals that create immediate and long term negative effects on our health.  When we begin taking initiative with Better Living Choices and take control of our immediate environment, our health and the toxins around us change.

See our Good Changes Now website for products dedicated to giving you choices to create a better quality of your life.

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The simple act of playing games is together enhances romance

Enjoying and playing games helps get you ready for bathing suit weather.  Make this this year the one you are ready for Summer.

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