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Color Harmonics: Its Earliest Beginnings

The Light Lady — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:35:28 +0000

The use of colour as a vibrational therapy goes back many centuries. The Atlantians are said to have used light and colour not only to treat physical diseases but to heal relationships, to assist in childbirth and to assist the dying in their transition from earthly to spiritual life. They built circular temples with a domed roof constructed from interlocking crystals. These crystals refracted the sunlight, filling the temple with the spectral colours. Around the circumference of the temple were individual healing rooms which resonated to the required colour frequencies. Archaeologists have discovered that the Egyptian healing temples were similarly constructed. In ancient Egypt the use of colour in healing was attributed to Thoth, patron god of physicians and scribes. Read more >>

Maximojo and the Wand of Light

The Light Lady — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:14:16 +0000

March 2012 Release
A Novel. 270 pages. Illustrated

Time was slipping. Fast. Maximojo, a button-nose space dog, and Glitta, a solar-charged gizmo were zipping through space on an urgent mission. The new timekeeper Kalapsis, hurdled alongside, anxious to be installed for the upcoming millennium to ensure everything runs like clockwork for the planets and the stars.

The Galactic Council sent the fabled duo far far away to a wobbly planet named Zalturn where their adventure will take an unexpected turn when they uncover a nasty gang that rules beneath the planet’s surface, as well as its mysterious master, who has some dark plans for Maximojo and Glitta … more >>

Phototherapy Can Improve Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

The Light Lady — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:47:01 +0000

“Researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston say the use of aggressive phototherapy reduces the odds that tiny premature infants will develop neurodevelopmental impairment such as cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness or physical or mental challenges..”ScienceDaily (Oct. 29, … Continue reading →

Skin ‘Sees’ UV Light, Starts Producing Pigment

The Light Lady — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:22:31 +0000

ScienceDaily (Nov. 3, 2011) — “In a new study, biologists report that melanocyte skin cells detect ultraviolet light using a photosensitive receptor previously thought to exist only in the eye. This eye-like ability of skin to sense light triggers the production of melanin within hours, more quickly than previously thought, in an apparent rush to protect against damage to DNA.” Brown University, the National Institutes of Health, and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada supported the research. more >>

Danger of Exposure to ‘White Light’

The Light Lady — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:15:41 +0000

‘White’ light suppresses the body’s production of melatonin more than orange light Exposure to the light of white LED bulbs, it turns out, suppresses melatonin 5 times more than exposure to the light of High Pressure Sodium bulbs that give off an orange-yellow light. “Just as there are regulations and standards for ‘classic’ pollutants, there should also be regulations and rules for the pollution from artificial light at night,” says Prof. Abraham Haim of the University of Haifa.
‘White’ light bulbs that emit light at shorter wavelengths are greater suppressors of the body’s production of melatonin than bulbs emitting orange-yellow light, a new international study has revealed. Melatonin is a compound that adjusts our biological clock and is known for its anti-oxidant and anti- cancerous properties. The study investigated the influence of different types of bulbs on ‘light pollution’ and the suppression of melatonin, with the researchers recommending several steps that should be taken to balance the need to save energy and protecting public health. “Just as there are regulations and standards for ‘classic’ pollutants, there should also be regulations and rules for pollution stemming from artificial light at night,” says Prof. Abraham Haim, head of the Center for Interdisciplinary Chronobiological Research at the University of Haifa and the Israeli partner in the research.
“The current migration from the now widely used sodium lamps to white lamps will increase melatonin suppression in humans and animals,” the researchers say. The researchers make some concrete suggestions that could alter the situation without throwing our world into total darkness, but first and foremost, they assert that it is necessary to understand that artificial light creates “light pollution” that ought to be addressed in the realms of regulation and legislation.

Our Lives May Move in Rhythm of Light

The Light Lady — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:55:34 +0000

“The Intensity and duration of exposure to light (and color) can affect the Circadian Rhythm which are are the physical, mental, and behavioral changes that occur over the course of a day, responding primarily to light and darkness in the environment.” National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 2010 more >>

Regaining the Rainbow: A Gene Therapy Approach to Color Blindness

The Light Lady — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:03:38 +0000

“There is ample evidence that men and women think, express themselves and even experience emotions differently (for more details, read on through this issue). But in the area of sensory perception, psychologists are hard-pressed to identify major discrepancies. By and large, the way the two genders experience the sounds, sights and smells of life is quite similar. The most striking exception may be found, at least for some, in the perception of colors.” Scientific American 2010 Article

Illuminate During Those Special Times in Life

The Light Lady — Wed, 11 May 2011 09:44:22 +0000

“Light therapy may improve symptoms in pregnant women with depression, suggests a new study in Switzerland. Light therapy has shown success in people with seasonal affective disorder who generally get depressed during the winter when there’s less sunlight than at other times of year. Early findings have suggested the treatment might help people with non-seasonal depression as well.” April 21, 2011 Read More

Take Your Glasses OFF to Visible Light and Fight Back

The Light Lady — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:47:15 +0000

“A new light technology, using a narrow spectrum of visible-light wavelengths called HINS-light, has been developed to fight certain super bugs. It can kill bacterial pathogens but is harmless to humans may help beat this potentially deadly threat in our hospitals. The technology decontaminates the air and exposed surfaces by bathing them in a narrow spectrum of visible-light wavelengths, known as HINS-light.” University of Strathclyde in Glasgow Research. Health & Well Being 11/10

LED Products Billed as Eco-Friendly Contain Toxic Chemicals

The Light Lady — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:53:12 +0000

Lets go back to incandescent bulbs or better yet,
develop a safe, energy efficient light source for life…

L.E.D.’s lights were considered an eco-friendly alternative to traditional bulbs, energy efficient and mercury-free, but now research reveals this may not be so. Light emitting diodes (L.E.D.) emits more than light and contains numerous toxic heavy metals including lead, nickel, zinc, copper and even arsenic. These chemicals can even leach out of its glass housing, (bulb). The most emissions have been reported from low intensity red light.

L.E.D.’s are widely believed to be a safer commodity than compact fluorescent bulbs which now appears to be far from the truth. Perhaps we should reconsider incandescent or develop a safe, energy efficient ‘healthy’ light source for all purposes. more >>