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applegrove

(133,296 posts) Wed Dec 12, 2012, 10:09 PM Dec 2012

Just got a red bulb for the lamp in my bedroom. According to the [View all]

http://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=148477&messages=2

"Nature of Things" on CBC television, white light includes blue which is wake up light. A red light encourages melatonin which fights off depression, cancer, obesity, and sleep problems. I read or watch a video he post until 3AM. So, if I do it with a red light perhaps I will be healthier. Afterall sunsets are red while at dawn the sky is very blue. Makes sense that I have been messing with my body by keeping such late hours with artificial white light.

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Just got a red bulb for the lamp in my bedroom. According to the [View all] applegrove Dec 2012 OP

I've been wanting to buy a colored light but could never decide on what color graywarrior Dec 2012 #1

The red light is not bright. I got one that was equivalent to a 60 Watt applegrove Dec 2012 #2

Happily, these are also available as CFLs! NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #3

When I asked the store clerk at the hardware store for the red lights that help you sleep applegrove Dec 2012 #5

Thankie! graywarrior Dec 2012 #4

I've heard that lights in the bedroom should be red to keep from waking one up. freshwest Dec 2012 #11

Thanks, I may have to try that Xyzse Dec 2012 #6

I'm going to have to try that. LiberalAndProud Dec 2012 #7

Draw the curtains! av8rdave Dec 2012 #8

I made $36.00 the first week I had mine! ohiosmith Dec 2012 #10

I had not thought of that. Thankfully I'm in a non busy driveway, not the street. applegrove Dec 2012 #12

Be sure to keep your blinds and curtains closed when using a red light. Arkansas Granny Dec 2012 #9