Category Archives for light and health
Lighting and obesity
Singapore 16th October 2010 I read with interest an article this week about research that has shown that too much light at night potentially can lead to weight gain! I have collected some extra kilo’s over the last couple of … Continue reading
Massage
Singapore 3rd October 2010 Weekends are for relaxing (when we can) so what better way to go out for a nice massage. I like to get one later in the evening as I generally sleep well afterwards with a relaxed … Continue reading
Race against the (biological) clock
Singapore 25th September 2010 With the Formula 1 night race upon us in Singapore, it is interesting to note that the European race drivers continue to live on their European time clocks even though the time difference is about 6 … Continue reading
Retirement
Singapore 23rd September 2010 Don’t worry I am not retiring yet, but the subject has been making some headlines around the world recently where countries are considering raising the legal retirement age to fight the economy crisis. With an aging … Continue reading
Mood and motivation
Singapore 8th September 2010 Motivation is a one of the keys to success. It is a general statement but certainly applies to the world of lighting designers. When you feel good and motivated you can move mountains. If you feel … Continue reading
Come to your senses
France 5th August 2010 Continuing on my blog from yesterday, one of the main things when you relax is that realise that you have more than one sense… :). Certainly as a lighting designer always focused on the visual! True enough, … Continue reading
Health and priorities
Singapore 23rd July 2010 My back is not getting any better and come Monday I will have to start some serious treatment, following my visit to the specialist today. Once you are limited in your movements and activities you realize … Continue reading
Injury
Shanghai 21st July 2010 Lighting designers are prone to injuries and sickness just like everybody else. I count myself lucky to have a good health and resistant body and despite my frequent travel, exposure to different climates, different foods (…including … Continue reading
Left brain – right brain lighting designers
Singapore- Shanghai, 6th June 2010 Our minds have a left and a right brain ‘hemisphere”, each contributing to our thinking process and decision making when we live our life. According to the experts left brain compared to right brain functions … Continue reading
LED’s and photo-biological safety
Perth, 27th May 2010 It is well known that lasers are a safety hazard when it comes to the human eye. Direct exposure to a laser beam can cause immediate and irreparable damage to the retina. Hence lasers have always … Continue reading
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