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September is Healthy Living Month. It’s probably not a huge surprise to you that lighting plays a monumental role in our mental and emotional health. 

What light does for our body

Light is key to keeping our circadian rhythm at its best. Maybe you’re wondering, what the heck is a circadian rhythm? It’s just a fancy schmancy name for our “internal clock”, aka the sleep-wake cycle.

Not only does proper, more natural lighting allow for better sleep, but it also

• keeps you safe and alert,
• helps you avoid eye strain and headaches, and
• is necessary for the nervous and endocrine systems (hormones, mood, etc.).

In a recent seminar, Mark S. Rea, PhD, from the Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center, clarified that health benefits aren’t simply due to light’s wavelength but also to its contrast or brightness.

Research has determined that “lighting schemes” (mimicking a normal day) decrease aggression and sundowning in patients with Alzheimer’s. Studies between 1985 and 2024 about prison lighting all conclude that appropriate illumination reduces aggression and improves rehabilitation rates.

Audio Quality Leads to Greater Engagement and Enjoyment

In the film Field of Dreams, they say, “If you build it, they will come.” But any arena or stadium management team knows that getting people to come is only half the equation. Delivering positive experiences is how to convince people your facility is worth coming back to again.

Audio quality is a major factor in delivering the high-quality entertainment experience that fans and attendees expect. Is your surround sound system up for the task? Continue reading for a list of must-haves for your stadium or arena surround sound system near Cambridge, Ontario.

Balaklava Makes Technology Easy

Smart homes offer incredible convenience. Press a button, and your home's lighting and climate align for the occasion while the perfect high-fidelity music streams through your home. Do you want to enjoy a heated spa and your favorite Coldplay songs after work? Pull up an app on your smartphone, press an icon, and arrive at a home prepared for you. Can it get any better?

So, one wonders, why haven't more people embraced this technological wonderland? 

The key lies in that one word: "technology." Too often, they've been promised an easier lifestyle only to find technology getting in the way, taking more time and causing more headaches than the outcome is worth. 

That's where Balaklava comes in. 

You've undoubtedly come across our name if you've Googled "Home Automation Company Near Me" in Cambridge, Ontario. You'll also come across our tagline, "Technology Simplified." We believe the ultimate smart home is defined by its beauty, incredible entertainment, and ease of living. 

Let's discover how you can enjoy the best in effortless smart home living.