http://www.viva-lite.co.uk http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/tl_files/img/logo.png http://www.viva-lite.co.uk 50 50 en http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: Capital City Weekly Title Illuminating the biological basis of light therapy Light therapy has been of medical interest for centuries and many pre-modern hospitals included a solar room for patients. However, only in recent decades... ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:45:00 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: Life's A Sketch My New Studio Whoopie!!!! I've just completed moving all my art supplies from our dining room, living room, and spare bed room into my newly renovated basement. The first photo is the finished painted concrete floo... ]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:45:12 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: Trans World Network What Makes Us Happy This premise, that humanity has evolved for million of years to live in, thrive in, and enjoy a specific environment (notably the warm, sunny climate of sub-Saharan Africa), logically assume... ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:59:34 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: Seaholm Highlander How to: Have a Happier Winter With the holidays over and Spring break months away, the winter may seem like a long unnecessary cycle of overcast skies and frigid temperatures. A combination of shorter days, l... ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:59:15 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: Central States Education Group How important are light fixtures in schools Anecdotal evidence still suggests that “warmer” light (associated with incandescent and fire-light) is easier on the eyes, and full-spectrum products can m... ]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:08:35 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: those3chicks Stop Flirting & Commit : Rules of Engagement With Colour Just as with any budding attraction, should you bring it home with you, you might be surprised how it looks like in a different light. Colours which look great ... ]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:08:13 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: Business Exchange Aiming for an employee-friendly office environment To begin with try to go for an office with decent windows and light-coloured paint – as being stuck for hours in dark, drab surroundings will lower anyone’s moral... ]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:07:49 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In a treat for Finnish readers of our blog - we've got a link today to a recent radio interview given by Viva-Lite partner, Ilkka Pekanheimo of AD-Lux Finland. This link will be valid until the 12th of February 2012. In this interview the point i... ]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:23:18 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: American Soul Food Unhappy Holidays and Seasonal Affective Disorder Douse Yourself in Light. When you wake and want to pull the comforter over your head, flip on the light or throw open the curtains instead. Look into the light. Use ... ]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:07:33 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: Daily Heights Design Ideas to Brighten Up Your Brownstone Depending on the angle of your Brownstone (or if you have a corner lot) it can be a bit difficult to brighten up your living space with just natural light. This makes it v... ]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:16:45 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: ReminderNews Herbs for the winter windowsill Growing herbs indoors is not difficult, as long as their few cultural requirements are met. The two most important factors for the successful growth of herbs indoors are light and moistu... ]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:12:53 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: KSL.com Utah Bookstore bucks recession trend with innovation...and psychics It is also one of the first stores in Utah to install "mood lighting." Full spectrum lighting is typically used as light therapy for those with seasonal ... ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:09:26 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: The Seattle Times How to choose an indoor garden light system The most important condition is light. By understanding how plants use light, and the many lighting options available today, you can put together a lighting system that... ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:03:01 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: TulsaWorld Make winter enjoyable by using all five senses Light is the most crucial cure for winter blues. "Open the shades and soak up as much natural light as you can," says Keller, who is a feng shui consultant and yoga instru... ]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:21:48 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Source: Honors College Thesis, Oregon State University UVB Radiation Affects the Quality of the Female Sexual Attractiveness Pheromone of the Red-Sided Garter Snake In this study, pheromone and skin lipid samples collected from red-sided ... ]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:50:07 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH ZZ’s Haphazard Pro Tips on Winter Grad Life Get good lights and turn them on. Most of... ]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:28:18 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In 2011, we found there was a revival of interest in raising chickens in as natural a way as possible. This may well be in response to media images of caged chickens kept in battery farms. So when so many people sta... ]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:29:12 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Looking back on 2011 - another topic that seemed to be dear to many hearts was sleep, or the lack of it. While creating material on the subject of full-spectrum light we wrote about this topic a number of times. The key out-take is that we need ... ]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:28:51 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Given that one of the most important reasons for using full-spectrum light is to get accurate colour perception and to see more clearly - it's no surprise to us that there are a number of artists working with full-spectrum light. We featured ... ]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:28:13 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. PHOTOGRAPHY Tutorial: Photographing quilts I am not a professional photographer, but I am c... ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:58:33 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH - EYECARE 15 Routines to Enhance Visual Fitness Make sure you have good lighting while... ]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:14:36 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ For most of us, a light-bulb is something we buy, a piece of technology beyond our casual understanding. This video shows how to make an emergency light-bulb with a piece of lead (from a pencil) and a power source. If you're looking for a p... ]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:32:51 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. ART Walk In Light Sculpture to combat winter blues from James Yamada American artist James Ya... ]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:06:23 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ It has been said that matching natural teeth with an artificial restoration can be one of the most challenging procedures in restorative dentistry. So if you are the individual in the chair, what piece of basic infrastructure will you hope your ... ]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:42:50 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH (Health) News: 5 Natural Ways to Beat the Winter Blues The days are getting shorter. F... ]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:16:11 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Over the time we're been looking at how people use full-spectrum light in their lives we've been fascinated by the number of articles written on how to incorporate them into the design of your homes. From specialist advice on how to light a bathr... ]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:04:12 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Retirees bask safely in artifical sunlight When he feels like it, Terence Bredin, 82... ]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:22:24 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. Sunday Salon – Autumn and Winter I love this time of year and also dread the days when the clo... ]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:00:20 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/fullspectrum-mr16-led.html MR16 LED, 4W An energy efficent alternative to halogen MR16 with the popular Viva-Lite full spectrum. Features Base: MR16 (GX 5,3) Watt: 4W Volt: 230V Spectrum: 5500K Colour Rendering: 1A RA/CRI: 91 Output: 150lms Di... ]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:16:41 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Many adults will remember the phrase "go play outside" from their childhood. A phrase that always seemed to be uttered at a time when they most wanted to stay inside and watch TV. But time moves on, and now for many of us, it is time to start remindi... ]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:53:39 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. BIRDCARE Pigeon Talk - Newbie questions about room light and feeding Should I leave any lig... ]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:00:15 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Recent research conducted at the Jikei University School of Medicine in Japan and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrution looked into the relationship between Vitamin D levels and likelihood of contracting influenza. While their s... ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:44:51 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. RECOMMENDED READING On Bathroom Lighting There is hope in the form of the full spectrum light... ]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:29:23 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ We live in what is known as the "knowledge economy". That means there is an incredible amount of material to read and absorb on a daily basis. Because of this there is a vibrant speed-reading industry where you can pay money to take courses that... ]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:05:25 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. WORK BETTER A LED Strip Light Jewelry Display Can Wow Your Customers Lighting should always... ]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:53:59 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Recently Viva-Lite partner - AdLux were interviewed on Finnish TV. We have the video (in Finnish) here and the English translation below. If you'd like to skip ahead to the demonstration of how the colours look under different lights - this starts ... ]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:39:20 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Late blast of summer brings feelgood factor The full spectrum light improves the imm... ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:37:16 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Vitamin D is a vitamin that the human body is able to source from both food and sunlight. In this recent overview of the medical research - Vitamin D: A Neglected 'analgesic' for chronic musculoskeletal pain - the authors made the following poi... ]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:08:43 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH I’ve Got Sunshine on a Cloudy Day So, this year I am testing out full spectrum lig... ]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:17:27 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ At 9.04am UTC on September the 23rd (find your time here) the September equinox takes place. At that moment the earth is neither tilted towards or away from the sun. Most of us know this as the day and night being of equal lengths. You can ... ]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:19:58 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Why are more women depressed Other alternatives which show promise in small-scale trials... ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:08:17 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Our circadian rhythms are the daily cycle by which our bodies operate. For example: they tell you when to be tired and when to be awake. They are also the useful clock that tells your body to concentrate urine production overnight – allowing you an... ]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:10:13 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH How To Cure The End-Of-Summer Blues To try this out, get a lightbox or a lamp designed t... ]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:29:04 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A search on "sunlight and laundry" predominantly brings up mentions of sunlight soap or detergent which just goes to show the branding power of such a powerful word as sunlight. But there is more to our relationship with sunlight than just a bloc... ]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:59:25 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. ART Setting up a Still Life Lighting is also important. If you want dramatic lighting, you can... ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:01:59 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Many of us have learnt at school that the visible light spectrum is made up of seven colours ranging from red to violet. The colours being the same as the rainbows - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. You may also have learnt... ]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:29:05 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH What’s Causing My Aging Parent’s Afternoon Anxiety? Keep the rooms well-lit by adding ... ]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:27:01 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/fullspectrum-daylight-led-e14.html An energy efficent alternative with the popular Viva-Lite full spectrum. ]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:50:20 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ We all know that there is day and night. We all know there is summer and winter. But sometimes seeing these concepts in a visual manner at a global level, can present them in a different light. We found this real-time illustration of the s... ]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:48:22 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ [updated 24 October 2011] We've reached 1000 fans. Thank you to everyone who has "liked" us - we hope you're enjoying our regular articles. Congratulations to our winners! $100 voucher - Morgan Trestrail Bulbs Peter Ruby Desi Jatt... ]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:34:10 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. WORK BETTER Home Improvement | Lighting Your Basement Home Office Ambient light can come from... ]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:06:46 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Our ability to perceive colour in the world around us is a combination of our ambient light quality and the state of the cones in our eyes. These cones in our eyes specialise in perceiving any one of the three different colour groups - red, gre... ]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:01:09 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Seeing the light: Shedding full-spectrum light on ADHD One of the most surprising wa... ]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:49:18 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Anyone who has suffered from trying to drag themselves through a normal workday after a long international trip, knows the discomfort caused by crossing time-zones. And yet it appears there is a simple remedy available. Jet lag is caused when ou... ]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:22:11 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. REPTILECARE Lack of UV light harming tuatara Without full-spectrum lighting, tuatara can suffer... ]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:56:51 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In the early 1960s, experiments were conducted to see what impact light had on the development of cancer. A 2-year pilot study was undertaken by S.L. Gabby MD to determine the effects of different lighting regimes on C3H mice. C3H mice are chos... ]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:07:53 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. WORK BETTER Night and Day, and Day and Night Today will be a beautiful, sunny day (even by no... ]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:26:58 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Not all of us are privileged enough to have access to light whenever we want. Not everyone in the world has access to flick of the switch electricity. But one group of people that don't have these advantages, found their own solution - do-it-y... ]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:31:38 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/daylight-gu10-led.html An energy efficent alternative to halogen GU10 with the popular Viva-Lite full spectrum. ]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:04:51 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. BIRDCARE Rooster gets his full spectrum light I try to give my birds some time under the ful... ]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:56:24 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ We recently found reference to an 2007 meeting report from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in the United States, where they discussed how best to conduct research on possible connections between lighting and health The bac... ]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:45:49 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEATH Blue Light May be Key to Fighting Winter Blues Most people use incandescent lighting in t... ]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:38:08 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In a world where the average piece of food travels between 1,500 to 2,500 miles (4,000 km) every time it is delivered to your plate, what can you do to reduce your food mileage. For some the answer is a chicken coop in the backyard with three-fo... ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:30:12 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. REPTILECARE How to Get Rid of Dark Colored Algae in a Tank Provide your tank with artificial ... ]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:12:56 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The New York Times recently published an article entitled "In Eyes, a Clock Calibrated by Wavelengths of Light" that looks at what impact light has on us. The article discusses what our eyes do for us - not only do they allow us to see but they a... ]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:40:26 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. BIRDCARE African Grey Parrot Lighting Basically, full spectrum has UVA and UVB wavelengths of l... ]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:35:08 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) is most popularly known as a winter condition or "winter blues" - the condition being bought on by the onset of shorter days and less exposure to daylight. While 5% of the population are considered to be eff... ]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:24:01 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Nature – waiting to help when we’re ready Another bonus that comes from Nature is expo... ]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:40:16 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A recently completed study by Johns Hopkins University has found a link between low levels of Vitamin D and anaemia in children. Anaemia occurs when the body has too few oxygen carrying red blood cells. Mild anaemia symptoms include fatigue, ligh... ]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:26:47 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. Light Health For Pet Birds Exposure to natural light is very important for the proper absorptio... ]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:43:22 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In a recent Science Daily article they report on an experiment published in the June 2011 edition of Infection and Immunity. The experiment covered in the article showed that laboratory-grown gingival cells treated with vitamin D boosted their pr... ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:09:52 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The 4th Annual Viva-Lite International Partners conference is being held in Budapest, Hungary on the 18th of June, 2011. Viva-Lite partners from around the world will be meeting shortly to discuss latest research and studies on full-spectrum lighti... ]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:24:45 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. WORK BETTER Empirical Studies on the Effects of Lighting in the Classroom Information compiled... ]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:21:23 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In many countries today, the ubiquitous summer message is some variant of "slip, slop, slap" (New Zealand's - "slip into a shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat"). The message is so entrenched that it would seem close to criminally negli... ]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:18:55 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH What is “seasonality”? | Total Health, Naturally. Due to the decrease in the intensity ... ]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:20:15 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ We previously looked at the most artistic house in the world - designed by Finnish artist Jan-Erik Andersson. Today we feature another work by this artist - the Sounding Dome Sauna. The Sauna - located in Finland’s oldest and largest city... ]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:50:01 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Winter Blues « Zodhana Yoga Get some sun exposure or exposure to a full spectrum ligh... ]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:44:40 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Several recently published articles have looked at the relationship of light to the female ovulation cycle. From the anecodotal description of the Burnett Park Zoo in Syracuse installing sunlight-simulating bulbs to reduce vandalism and then d... ]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 12:17:25 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Popcorn Seed | Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark: 12 Natural Ways To ... That's why full spec... ]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 11:11:45 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Each year in Hungary, the Costruma expo welcomes over 60,000 visitors to meet more than 600 exhibitors from over 19 countries. This year, Viva-Lite partners, FL TRADE Kft. exhibited Viva-Lite full-spectrum bulbs. The stand, which focused on show... ]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 10:42:41 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Top 10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues Use light therapy which should elevate your mood. ... ]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 17:06:25 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A new study publicised in the New Zealand Herald this week looks at the relationship between severe Vitamin D deficiencies and deaths from pneumonia. The study completed at Waikato Hospital looked at blood samples of the 112 patients hospitalised... ]]> Sun, 15 May 2011 20:40:18 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. PLANTCARE Growing vegetables indoors in winter | Make it and Mend it If you do decide to sup... ]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 09:40:43 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Built in Turku, Finland for artist Jan-Erik Andersson's Doctorate in Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki, the Life on a Leaf house has been described as unique. "The form of the Leaf House is unique. By day it resembles a strange h... ]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 22:12:53 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. BIRDCARE Color Loss in the Strawberry Finch or Red Avadavat - Part 2 | That ... Full spectrum ... ]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 17:45:48 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-cfl-gx24d3.html Energy efficient 2 pin GX24d-2 full spectrum compact fluorescent bulb with excellent colour rendering properties. 5500 Kelvin. ]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:06:05 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-cfl-gx24q-4.html Energy efficient 2 pin GX24q-4 full spectrum compact fluorescent bulb with excellent colour rendering properties. 5500 Kelvin. ]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:17:34 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-cfl-g24d-1.html Energy efficient 2 pin G24d-2 full spectrum compact fluorescent bulb with excellent colour rendering properties. 5500 Kelvin. ]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:53:09 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-cfl-g24q-3.html Energy efficient 4 pin G24q-3 full spectrum compact fluorescent bulb with excellent colour rendering properties. 5500 Kelvin. ]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:42:45 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-cfl-gx24d-2.html Energy efficient 2 pin GX24d-2 full spectrum compact fluorescent bulb with excellent colour rendering properties. 5500 Kelvin. ]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:02:05 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. PLANTCARE How to Grow Lily Pads in an Aquarium | Flowers Install a strong full spectrum flores... ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:57:47 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Viva-Lite partners, Rätt Ljus and AD-Lux, recently attended the Northern Lighting Fair in Stockholm. While there, they took many photos of exciting, beautiful and interesting lamps. We've published these for you. Sneaker Lamps Ceiling l... ]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:20:03 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. BIRDCARE When Your Canary Molts - Care and Diet Tips | That Bird Blog If your Canary is molt... ]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:36:00 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ It's a wordy title and only part of the full-title of the research paper:  "Artificial lighting in the industrialized world: circadian disruption and breast cancer." This paper (published in 2006) was one of the early articles that started to ex... ]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:13:42 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Beating the Winter Blues | Create Our World: Hitchhiking | Hoboing Full spectrum light... ]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:46:31 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ We found this wonderful little app that will tell you the daylight hours in any part of the world, at any time of the year. If you research your home and find a long period of little grey concerned faces or even worse the little blue sad faces, t... ]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:01:37 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HOME DECORATING Lighting Windowless Rooms | Home Lighting Advice Complement general lighting w... ]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:49:19 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Research into how chickens perceive the world has given insights into how light is processed. A fluorescent bulb with a flicker can cause enormous stress and lack of UV light can impact everything from choosing a viable mate to finding sufficien... ]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:18:04 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Healing Power of Light - What You Didn't Know About Your Anatomy ... When indoors, do wh... ]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:29:20 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Many considerations go into creating an environment conducive to effective learning .  The study we review today compared children attending elementary schools with full-spectrum light versus children attending similar schools with normal lighting co... ]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:07:57 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH 10 Cool Ways to Beat the Winter Blues | MyColumbusMagic - Magic ... Sit near windows in... ]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:11:12 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In August 2010, the Viva-Lite International Partners conference was held alongside the Kuopio Housing Fair in Finland.  Our partners, Adlux of Finland, created this impressive display site for people interested in how Full-Spectrum light looks. If... ]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:21:52 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. WORK BETTER Lampara UVSetting Up Your Office For "Health" By simply replacing your antiq... ]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:21:49 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A recent (Dec 2010) article in the Epoch Times explores the relationship between light hygiene and a good nights sleep.  The article is educational reading for all those interested in how our bodies respond to light. "Our environment is increasingly... ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:05:36 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH What To Do When You're Feeling Blue If the weather or the short days are bringing you... ]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:52:40 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A recent (2010) University of Geneva study has concluded with the need to pay “more attention to our light environment at home and in the work place”. University of Geneva scientists, working with others from England and Belgium, participated in a s... ]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:10:21 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Eliminating Distractions Full-spectrum lighting is preferred in an autism education faci... ]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:58:16 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In New Zealand, 300 people die each year from melanoma (skin cancer).  It's a country with a vested interest in fully understanding the UV/Vitamin D relationship.  This recent (Nov 13, 2010) article from a national magazine goes into the current deba... ]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:24:38 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives. We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Want a Good Night's Sleep? Then Never Do These Things Before Bed ... Even the tiniest bi... ]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:29:03 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A 2007 article from the Journal of American Medical Directors, highlights the issue of insufficent lighting in nursing homes.  This article has details of a study into the issue. Objectives The objective of this study was to measure the level of ... ]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:56:59 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Learn About Seasonal Affective Disorder Ordinary lGT bulbs only emit a modest spectru... ]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:50:19 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ At Viva-Lite we are always interested in hearing about customer experience with the full-spectrum lights.  We recently received this letter from a customer and thought it worth sharing.  Our distributor in the region also shared some of their observa... ]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:49:08 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/wing-floor-lamp.html Combines clean elegance and soft illumination. ]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:54:41 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Tips For Overcoming SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) | Anxiety ... In light therapy, al... ]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:32:25 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/table-base-L1-luxo.html Alternative mounting for L-1 table lamp. Available in different colours. ]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:56:31 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/free-floor-luxo.html A free standing luminaire with direct and indirect light distribution, which makes a highly flexible lighting solution. Designed to convey simple precision and elegance. ]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:15:33 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/fl101plus-luxo.html FL 101 Plus is a symmetric lamp especially suitable for work benches and other large work surfaces, it is the upgraded version of Luxo's popular FL 101 and now benefits from a high frequency ballast for flicker free lighting and single 24 watt lamp. ... ]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:16:33 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Special lighting and window glass can help calm Alzheimer's patients, improving their quality of life and making life easier for their caregivers, according to a yearlong SIUC (Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Fall 2005) study. ... ]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:08:43 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Organic Food Challenge | No GMO | Borganic.org: johns hopkins ... Johns Hopkins Universi... ]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:21:02 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH The Importance of Vitamin D | Natural Detox Diet and Cleansing This is a useful ... ]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:55:19 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Vitamin D2 vs D3 Vs Sunlight | Health News and Tips But full spectrum lamps may be much ... ]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:39:25 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/plan-b-table-lamp.html A versatile table lamp, which thanks to its symmetrical shade, projects a zestful interplay of light and shade. Available in two versions: beech or maron-oiled. ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:45:13 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ At Viva-Lite we are passionate about the role of light in peoples lives, to the extent that we created a range of light-bulbs that allow full-spectrum lighting indoors. This recent discussion we came across looks at the role of sunlight and cance... ]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:58:44 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Carbonfund.org is an leading organisation in the carbon offset industry.  They recently ran a blog entry on their partner Viva-Lite. Five Ways to “Brighten” Your Life by GREG TAYLOR on AUGUST 25, 2010 Our partner Viva-Lite shares their perspec... ]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:31:18 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ We recommend full-spectrum lighting for plantcare and also reference a number of other websites that do so. But have you ever wondered why plants respond so well to full-spectrum light? The answer lies in a plants anatomy - a part of the plan... ]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:24:23 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Home Gym Design | Gym Design | A great idea is having full spectrum daylight bulbs which... ]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:13 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The chronological aging process is inevitable but the physical age we are can be positively influenced by many simple changes in our environment. One of the most common signs of aging is eyesight deterioration but in a recent published paper we se... ]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:32:59 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Boost Your Fertility While You Sleep | A good sleep night Getting adequate sunlight or o... ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:28:32 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HEALTH Emotional Intelligence and Feeling Good However full-spectrum light used in the poul... ]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:32:39 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Around the world different people are talking about how they use full-spectrum lighting in their day-to-day lives.  We feature some of the best here. HOME DECORATING Decorating a Dorm Room with Lights If there is no window, choose a full spectru... ]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:05:34 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In a recent article (July 2010), leading NZ magazine - North and South - investigates why sun-loving kiwis are increasingly Vitamin D deficient. "Just when we thought we had sun-smart behaviour sussed - moles diligently monitored, shade sails in the... ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:06:30 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A recent New Zealand Herald article covers the groundbreaking research undertaken in New Zealand. A New Zealand engineer has invented a "cutting-edge" device to calculate just how much sunshine we need to stay healthy. It's exciting to see such res... ]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:11:15 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-cfl-g24-d3.html 2-pin energy saving compact fluorescent fullspectrum lamp. ]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:21:52 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-cfl-g24-d2.html 2-pin energy saving compact fluorescent fullspectrum lamp. ]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:21:31 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Especially now mid winter is near it is easy to get depressed a little as we are getting up in the dark and come home at nightfall. It is called SAD, short for Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression. The main contributors to SAD are redu... ]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:37:07 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Ever notice how people texting at night have that eerie blue glow? Or wake up ready to write down the Next Great Idea, and get blinded by your computer screen? During the day, computer screens look good—they're designed to look like the sun. But... ]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:39:14 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A University of Minnesota advocacy group may have "reverse-engineered" a study to bolster its own pre-existing anti-indoor tanning crusade, failing to properly cite the significance of conflicting data within its own paper, downplaying confounding da... ]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 18:43:34 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A team of doctors from the McGill University Health Centre in Canada was surprised to find that about 59 percent of people evaluated were deficient in vitamin D and about 25 percent were severely deficient. Published in the Journal of Clinical ... ]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 20:41:06 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-cfl-2g7.html 4 pin 2G7 full spectrum compact fluorescent bulb. ]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 15:47:31 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ From time to time we are checking the internet for what people say about Viva-Lite. That way we can learn a lot how our customers perceive our brand, products and services. For example see this feedback on namahatta.org and how well Viva-Lite wor... ]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:44:50 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Halldor Steinsen was awarded his MSc at KTH Stockholm for research into the impacts of CFLi in the Icelandic market. His thesis makes interesting but disturbing reading Below is an extract from his conclusion: Using the constructed base case, i... ]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:55:38 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ We investigated the influence of lighting on performance at activities of daily living in 24 older people with low vision from cataract and/or macular degeneration. Participants carried out four everyday tasks, each at three illuminances: 50 lu... ]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:11:10 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="115" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] This paper reviews developments in hybrid light guidance systems. In these daylight and electric light are simultaneously delivered into a building wh... ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:21:01 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In the following you can find some photo impressions from the Northern Light Fair in Stockholm (9.-13.2.2010). Thank you to Ilkka, Tuomo and Sarah for providing the images. [gallery link="file" columns="2"] ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:03:35 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ We felt it is high time to write a brief blog article about the so-called "colour rendering index", or CRI as its abbreviation is called. The CRI is often quoted in "Ra" (general color rendering index). What does Wikipedia have to say about the C... ]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:49:42 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ First of all we wish all our customers, homepage visitors and business partners a healthy and successful Happy New Year! To celebrate this, we'd like to share a story with you from a client in the Netherlands: He is a specialist for rare plants an... ]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:41:40 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-cfl-gx24q2.html 4 Pin GX24-q1 compact fluorescent full spectrum lamp. ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:35 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ As part of milan design week 09 the german designer Ingo Maurer unveiled 'the euro condom' created in response to new EU guidelines that will see frosted light bulbs banned. The product consists of a thin, heat-resistant silicone cover that turns... ]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:21:18 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The following photos were taken by our distributor EEBS in Austria before and after equipping one of his clients (a museum) with Viva-Lite Full Spectrum Lighting: [gallery] ]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:24:11 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Viva-Lite is happy to announce a cooperation with Domus, a well known lighting design and fixture manufacturer from Germany. Domus's motto “Light to live with“ gives a good description of their line of lamps, and has been an essential part of their... ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:00:27 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The following lampshade was made for energy saving lamps - simply from "Recycled Water Bottles". You'll not need much to accomplish this nice design yourself, simply a few empty water bottles (many coloured), 2l clear bottle, scissors, blade, adh... ]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:38:30 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The Greener Gadgets Competition asked designers to explore the concept of “greener gadgets”. The top 50 finalists in 2009 had some great ideas. Here is one that we liked - due to the nature of our business of course: [gallery]Bulb 2.0 is an ener... ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:18:38 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Have you ever wondered why among all these millions of box shaped buildings, you will never see a house shaped like a shoe, a flower or a leaf? [gallery link="file"] This is the question, which set out artist Jan-Erik Andersson on a long and a... ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:52:08 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The following test is not only fun but also an eye opener to the way we study, read and so on. But let's go right to it. Instructions: 1) Name the following colours aloud from up to down. Say aloud, as if there is nobody else in your room. So st... ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:37:28 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A research team from the University of Leeds working with the US National Institutes of Health found a high level of vitamin D - suggestive of high sun exposure - protected patients with malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Those... ]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:52:03 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Not a typical entry about light this time, but a hopefully helpful hint anyway: Rescue workers often don't know whom to call in case of emergencies. Even though most people have a mobile phone, it usually has so many entries that it is difficult to d... ]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:31:05 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In the Netherlands there is an organic goat farm which is now lighted with Viva-Lite. The farmer wanted to light up the barn with daylight so the milk production goes up. She also painted the ceiling which in combination with Viva-Lite it makes a ... ]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:30:30 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The following video was taken on the Finnish Housing Fair in the City of Valkeakoski between 10 July - 9 August 2009. A special treat was one house lighted fully with VIVA-LITE and created by lighting designer Ilkka Pekanheimo from Ad-Lux: ... ]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:23:34 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Have you ever wondered what light looks like? Sure, everybody remembers the prisms in school and the colors of the rainbow. But how good an energy saving lamp - often with its dull colors - really is you can check for yourself now. Dave - one of ... ]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:58:27 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The 2nd international conference for Viva-Lite Full Spectrum Lighting was held in Fellbach, Germany during the last week of July 2009. Many interesting topics were exchanged and it was also decided which new full spectrum lighting models and prod... ]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:55:39 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The following pictures were taken in Auckland Greenlane, New Zealand on the Business Expo 2009. The expo was a big success and the Viva-Lite stand received many visitors that were interested to learn more about full spectrum lighting.[gallery] ... ]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:31:16 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards Finalist Viva-Lite has silently built a strong and loyal customer base with so-called "Full Spectrum Lights" - products aimed at solving typical effects caused by lack of natural light, often also referred t... ]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 08:25:48 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Viva-Lite is happy to announce that it has won the eco site website award in the "Health" category. Eco Site Awards is the Website Awards Site To Help Promote Green Thinking in the categories of Health, Ecolo... ]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 15:59:07 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Hon John Key will present the Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards on 28 May in Auckland at a black-tie gala dinner attended by 600 business leaders. VIVA-LITE is a finalist in the awards and will be attenting... ]]> Sun, 10 May 2009 06:46:44 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Hier ein paar Eindrücke von der internationalen Messe in Wels wo Viva-Lite vom EEBS - Team ausgestellt wurde. [gallery link="file" orderby="post_name"] ]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:38:25 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-CFL-gx24-q3.html 32W plug-in 4-pin compact fluorescent fullspectrum lamp. ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:46:27 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-CFL-G23.html Single tube compact fluorescent full spectrum lamp. Its small size, lightweight and slim shape offer attractive opportunities for luminaries design. ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:46:04 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-CFL-2G11.html Compact fluorescent fullspectrum lamp with the popular 4 pin 2G11 base. Especially suitable forceiling fixtures, showcase lighting and task lighting. ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:41:42 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-daylight-bulb-e14.html Viva-Lite® Full Spectrum Energy Saving Bulbs are efficient, economical and long lasting. They produce briliant bright, white light and simulate the natural sunlight by more than 96%. Ideal for at home and everywhere where people work with great co... ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:40:41 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-daylight-bulb-b22.html Viva-Lite® Full Spectrum Energy Saving Bulbs are efficient, economical and long lasting. They produce briliant bright, white light and simulate the natural sunlight by more than 96%. Ideal for at home and everywhere where people work with great co... ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:40:06 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-daylight-bulb-e27.html Viva-Lite® Full Spectrum Energy Saving Bulbs are efficient, economical and long lasting. They produce briliant bright, white light and simulate the natural sunlight by more than 96%. Ideal for at home and everywhere where people work with great co... ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:39:47 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-daylight-tubes-t5.html The most vital element that influences our psyche and health - and which is at the same time the least conscious need - is light. When daylight is insufficient Viva-Lite® full spectrum tubes come into play. Thanks to special materials used and a h... ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:39:24 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-daylight-tubes-t8.html The most vital element that influences our psyche and health - and which is at the same time the least conscious need - is light. When daylight is insufficient Viva-Lite® full spectrum tubes come into play. Thanks to special materials used and a h... ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:39:04 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/full-spectrum-halogen.html There are good reasons to install full-spectrum halogen lights: their colour spectrum resembles that of the sun to 98%. This means continuous and harmonious colour replication as well as optimal shadow formation. In addition, the even light distribut... ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:38:28 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/folio-ceiling-fixture.html Can also be used as wall fixture, alternatively in horizontal or vertical position. Shade is washable. ]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:32:40 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ In Seinäjoki, Finland, there was a Jämerä-Stonehouse (made of aircrate) showing on 21.2.2009. What made that occasion very special, was the lighting of the house: the whole house was lighted with Viva-Lite fullspectrum daylight lamps, both compact fl... ]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:15:57 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Tips on how to be an excellent organisation were shared at a breakfast for this year's Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards finalists on 11 February where Viva-Lite is a finalist. Vero CEO Roger Bell, who hosted the breakfast, told guests ... ]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:19:21 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/spectrometer.html ]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:46:09 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Do northern hemisphere seasonal variations impact stock market volatility and return by affecting aggregate investor/trader mood? In their April 2008 paper entitled "Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Perceived Market Risk", Guy Kaplanski and Haim... ]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:49:03 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Kiitos osastollamme vierailleille. Varmaan sait uutta ajateltavaa. AD-Luxin osasto oli taas kerran messujen valoisin osasto. Tästä syystä myös esittelijät olivat messujen pirteimmät ;o). Esittelimme mm. uutuusLED-valaisimia. Seinällä on 580... ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:04:54 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A career as a concert pianist was put on the backburner when Toby Ruckert and his partner Margit Brusda chose to light up peoples lives. Moving to Waiheke in 2003 they brought with them 'Viva-Lite'. Their light bulb producing company that specialises... ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:45:10 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/computer-protection-glasses.html Protect your eyesight with this Computer Protection Glasses! PC screens are not as harmless as one would think and hours of work in front of a computer screen wear out our eyes. Flaring frequencies, which are hardly perceivable by the naked eye and ... ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:05:22 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/ypsilon.html Small rooms can be subjectively enlarged by flooding light over the wall. YPSILON uses this effect and illuminates a room or a wall surface vertically and broadly. YPSILON also solves the problem of dark ceilings by using the wall as a reflector. In ... ]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:23:44 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Gasping teenagers can be helped by new fluorescent lamps in schools. When researchers changed lighting in classroom the students became more alert in the morning and got a better nightsleep. Results are so good that other schools are getting inter... ]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:59:23 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Kiitos osastollamme vierailleille. Varmaan sait uutta ajateltavaa. AD-Luxin osasto oli taas kerran messujen valoisin osasto. Tästä syystä myös esittelijät olivat messujen pirteimmät ;o). Seinällä on 800 mm:n Jasmina-valaisin, jossa 2 ... ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:00:06 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/tristan.html Die Tristan Rasterleuchte wirkt schlicht und funktionell und bietet durch ihre hervorragende Verarbeitung blendfreies Licht für jedes Büro. ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:50:42 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/viva-lite-notepad.html Even though our modern world offers many high-tech notetaking solutions, there are times when the low-tech method of taking notes on small pieces of paper is the best option. With this Viva-Lite notepad, you can get your point across while also rem... ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:48:36 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/viva-lite-mug.html Bring colour in your tea and coffee breaks with this unique magic Viva-Lite mug. Watch the bright Viva-Lite photo appear as if by magic when you pour hot water into the mug. A great surprise for friends and colleagues. ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:48:48 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Kiitos osastollamme vierailleille. Varmaan sait uutta ajateltavaa. AD-Luxin osasto oli messujen valoisin osasto. Tästä syystä myös esittelijät olivat messujen pirteimmät ;o) Teimme runsaasti väritestejä, se sai hymyn huulille. Suuren... ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:00:04 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ A lack of exposure to sunlight, rather than watching too much television or playing computer games, causes myopia in children, a new study has claimed. Researchers in Australia have reported that children need to spend at least two to three hours ... ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:58:26 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Research carried out at the Surrey Sleep Centre at the University of Surrey in partnership with Philips Lighting has revealed that changing traditional white-light lighting to blue-enriched white light helped office workers stay more alert and less s... ]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:52:22 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/wall-fixture-iris.html Wall model from the popular "Iris" series is a tasteful composition of organic beech and Lunopal. Shade is washable. ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:04:02 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/hanging-lamp-updown.html UpDown ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:34:21 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/desk-lamp-satellite.html With this lamp you will have a complete view of everything you need, because this light shines like a shield on everything -- including what ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:28:27 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/desk-lamp-L1.html Sleek, practical and original. That's how to describe the Merkur in a few words. In addition it is one of the few lamps that take T8 tubes! ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:44:41 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/desk-lamp-classic.html This classic design desk lamp features modern lighting technology and is very well suited to a workplace furnished with full-spectrum lighting. In addition, this light is comparatively affordable! ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:26:36 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/butterfly-hanging-lamp.html From high-quality etched glass. This pendulum lamp sends the glare to the sides without affecting full light performance downward or upward. This light gives any room a special tone with its high-quality materials and sleek elegance. ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:21:25 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/spectral-glasses.html Trust is good; control is better. Spectral Glasses show you all the colours of a light source and the spectral lines. ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:09:24 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/wendel-biolight.html Imitating the full colour spectrum of the sun is one thing. Moving through the sun's course from morning to evening is another. And both of these criteria are united in the Wendel Biolight. ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:53:41 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ [gallery link="file"] ]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:25:59 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Everyone loves a bright sunny home, but who would have thought that those good ole’ natural rays could have such a profound impact on you? Recent studies reveal that natural light not only brightens your home, but actually boosts your spirits and... ]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:34:45 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ Journal Sleep study Found that Color of Light Affects Performance. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard Medical School compared the effects of different colored lights on alertness and performance. They found that people ex... ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:52:25 -0500 http://www.viva-lite.co.uk/blog/ SAM BERMAN Research on vision suggests that we have more to learn about the eye and energy efficiency Many engineering and architectural texts contain an incorrect view of how the eye deals with light. In these texts one encounters the correct stat... ]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2000 14:44:38 -0500