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More and more articles, research, and anecdotes are arriving every day about the dangers of blue light! Large cell phone companies now build blue light filters and night-shift modes in their phones, recognizing this issue. Blue light exposure is now linked to everything from eye degeneration to cancer. This simplified science-backed explanation shows how. The Danger Zone: There are two primary danger zones associated with blue light. High energy Blue Light Hazard as defined by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) (1). This commission set out a standard to regulate the LED industry for blue light hazard emissions. This region defines...

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As the sun is out for shorter periods of time, we may start to feel a bit tired and down. The obvious solution would be to to supplement with light, however there are many considerations to make to implementing a robust solution to combat SAD! While the GembaRed light panel can play an important part of addressing the winter blues, it does not act as a traditional SAD light. There are many other lighting options to consider when creating an optimal lighting environment for winter! 1. Embrace the Cold! Nature and our biology has given us everything we need to...

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We explore the dark side of red light therapy. How do we find the optimal dose for health, without risking detrimental effects? Can we blast ourselves quickly with high intensity light and still get a benefit? Less is often more when it comes to light therapy.

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Not conviced that light therapy can have a powerful effect on your health? Start with  simple steps and feel the benefits of controlling the lights in your environment.

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