Can A Roof Lantern Improve Your Health?

Roof lanterns come with an abundance of positives, one of which being that they can benefit your health in numerous ways.

From increased productivity to a happier and calmer frame of mind, they really are a great way to introduce fresh perspective into the home and in turn, the body. So, maybe you’re looking for an easier way to kickstart your new year journey to health? Well, a roof lantern is a great way to embark on that path. Here, Aliwood Roof Lanterns discuss why roof lights are so beneficial to your health!

Natural Light and The Positive Mind

The mind is powerful and complex. It’s easily influenced by surroundings, whatever that may be. A conversation, touch, good music, or perhaps natural light. It’s important that we are able to access nature, especially after the on and off lockdowns over the last 2 years. It’s estimated that 1 in 6 people in the UK regularly experience a common mental health problem like depression or anxiety, a statistic that is unfortunately rising.

The health benefits of regular exposure to sunlight are well documented and plentiful. Natural light helps to trigger the release of serotonin and melatonin, which boost your mood and help you sleep. Studies have shown that the more natural sunlight we’re exposed to, the more serotonin we produce – this is the brain’s mood-lifting chemical. This is also linked with the reduction of symptoms of anxiety and can significantly help those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (of which 1 in 15 people in the UK suffer with). The more natural light you’re exposed to, the better you will feel mentally.

At Aliwood Roof Lanterns, the all-encompassing dimensions of our products ensure that you’re able to maximise the amount of natural light that enters your home. With such a drastic increase of brightness, you will feel more uplifted, positive and productive.

On the subject of productivity, working from home continues and many of us are feeling the effects of the home office. Natural lighting has the ability to influence your efficiency and productivity. Studies have found that people who work in predominantly artificial light are more likely to feel tired and sluggish towards the end of the day, than those who work in an environment that is flooded with natural light. If you work from home and your office feels a little dark, then roof lights offer a convenient way to brighten the room and rejuvenate your work ethic.

Better Physical Health

Roof lanterns make a huge difference to your mental health, but they can also benefit your physical health. Exposure to natural sunlight helps your skin to absorb vitamin D. It’s incredibly important to your skeletal health and the way your whole body moves and feels. A lack of vit-D can lead to poor bone health and density, and conditions such as rickets in children, and osteomalacia in adults.

Studies have also shown that those who live in sunny areas, or who get regular access to natural light, are less prone to developing arthritis, given vitamin D’s importance for bone health. We make the installation of your lantern easy, helping you to make an active effort in reducing these potential health risks for you and your family.

Sleep for Essential Replenishment

A strong correlation has been found between exposure to natural light during work hours and sleep, equating to better heath and quality of life. The Journal of Sleep Medicine found that employees working by windows got 173% more white light exposure during their working day and on average, slept for an hour more each night. Workers without windows reported lower scores when it came to quality of sleep, relating in physical problems and general day to day vitality.

Sleep is a major part of how we feel and function on a daily basis. Regular exposure to natural light helps to maintain your body’s circadian rhythm (your body’s 24-hour cycle) and helps to keep your sleeping pattern stable. An absence of natural light, or too much artificial light, can disrupt your sleep pattern and impact adversely on your mental health. Given today’s world of constant artificial light from phone screens and office jobs sat in front of computers, it’s essential to get your natural light where you can. Aliwood roof lanterns Chelmsford are ideal for kitchens, living rooms and home office spaces, where we tend to spend most of their time. For your health, it’s never been so important.

Get in Touch

Roof lanterns aren’t just beautiful, they’re beneficial and provide countless value to you and your family. If you would like to find out more information about our bespoke roof lanterns in Essex, with delivery and installation options offered nationwide, then get in touch today, call us on 01245 967107 or email info@aliwood.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!