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Is it true that energy saving light bulbs are bad for people who have Lupus or other auto immune diseases? |
I read this, but my husband doesn't believe it because he really wants what is best for the environment. I put this under environment, because he is more likely to believe someone with environmental knowledge than health knowledge. Yes, Mother Nature comes first with him.. Many people with lupus are photosensitive. UVA and UVB light is emitted from energy saving light bulbs and flourescents. Some people put filters over their flourescents. UVA and UVB light can aggravate lupus in the skin and even cause the kidneys to flare in systemic lupus. Source(s): www.lupus.org Not at all. The only difference may be the spectrum of light they give off (colour). Other than that there are no health benefits or health drawbacks associated with changing lightbulbs. Well, that shouldn't even be a consideration. How can you be so selfish as to worry about someone's potential health problems and refuse to conserve energy? If Mother Nature comes first with him maybe you should find someone to come first with you? Over exposure to fluorescent bulbs depletes the body's stores of vitamin A. It also breaks down vitamin D which is why it is best to buy milk in the paper cartons rather than the plastic containers. For healthy people, this is a non-issue. However, for people with auto-immune diseases it may be a problem. If I had a health problem that may be worsened by the use of fluorescent bulbs, I would simply use a different type of bulb. I am guessing you are afraid of the ultraviolet rays from the fluorescent bulbs. According to the LUPUS Foundation, "if the standard fluorescent tube lighting source is shielded by a standard acrylic plastic diffuser, there's virtually not significant risk for people with systemic lupus." I do energy efficient lighting so I understand what the are saying here. Basically if you have a plastic or acrylic lens over the fixture that has your fluorescent lamps in it...you should be okay. Lupus Foundation |
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