Thursday, February 5, 2015

Review of GeekDesk - adjustable Desk

If, like me you work from home and the way you do your work is on a computer, it can be unhealthy to sit for long hours behind a screen. The Geek Desk Max is an adjustable standing desk that allows you to both sit and stand. If standing sounds a little strange while on a computer this is a quality desk anyway and the adjustability makes it very useful.

Using an electric motor, the Geek Desk goes from a low of 23 inches to a high of 49 inches to accommodate all heights. It is much easier than comparative adjustable desks that sometimes require manual raising sometimes making you move all your things off the desk to do so. The motion is smooth and simple.

I surprised myself and found I was much more productive and did not get any pains or discomfort by standing doing my work. It turns working on a computer into a more active and less lethargic activity. You can even put a treadmill in if you want a bit of exercise while on the computer. I haven't mastered the art of walking and typing at the same time, but plenty of people swear by it.

At around $900 the Geek Desk is a little pricey, but it is a sturdy quality desk with smooth beveled edges and a natural wood finish on top of a solid metal frame. This model accommodates up to 335 pounds so it is suitable for even the most robust computer nerd.

If you are constantly sitting at a computer you can be at risk of degenerative disk disease and a myriad of back and neck problems. I don't stand all of the time, I switch a couple of times a day and being so easy to go back and forth it gives me a good excuse to stand up. I have noticed that I get less lower back pain when standing from time to time.

It does require a bit of assembly but is easy enough to do in about thirty to forty minutes. It comes delivered to your door in three very well packed sturdy boxes. For those who are unable to assemble the desk, Geek Desk offers to send a third party to your house for $90.

Pros:
  •  Sturdy, quality, and spacious desk
  • Easily adjustable with a built in electric motor
  • Allows for both sitting and standing at a computer
  • Reduces strain on back and neck by standing
  • It looks cool
  • Great customer service
  • I am in love with this desk!
Cons:
  •       A little pricey


 Where to buy:



Truth Vitality Lux Renew with LED and Ultrasound by Truth In Aging

The process of aging can be difficult to process in life. We will go to great lengths to reverse or at least slow age progression using creams, gels, gadgets, wiznaps, surgery, and bundles of money. The Truth In Aging Truth Vitality Lux Renew is a revolutionary way of regenerating the skin using red and blue LED light and ultrasound. For those suffering with acne, acne scars, wrinkles, age spots, broken veins and loose skin this can have minor but far from negligible results.

The Truth Vitality Lux Renew is about the same size and shape as a TV remote control. You apply a thin layer of conductive gel to your face then use the Lux Renew. Sessions are easy and take around a quarter of an hour. There are three different settings: red light, blue light, or ultrasound all used for treating particular problems. Red LED light is primarily used for reducing wrinkles and skin abnormalities such as cellulite and age spots. Blue LED light is effective for treating acne which I had great success with calming my acne with the blue light. The blue light kills the bacteria which causes acne. Although I am not sure that this would be effective at treating severe acne. I had mild to moderate breakouts. The ultrasound setting can repair the skin and increase its firmness and elasticity. Note you only need to use the conductivity gel with the ultrasound setting.

For this device to actually have any noticeable effect in the treatment of age related wrinkles you're going to have to be disciplined with the administration of the treatment. It is sometimes easy to forget to do but it won't have any effect unless you keep at it. I am unsure if it is working for me in the wrinkle department as someone called me ma'am today and I am 48...or perhaps they were just being polite? The effects are mostly minor but it definitely slows the onset of wrinkles and improves the youthfulness and vitality in the skin. I do notice my skin feels thicker after a treatment and somehow more full.

This product is currently the only one of its kind that is FDA approved and clinical studies have indicated that people using this device have for the most part had some degree of wrinkle reduction. At $249 this age defying wand might seem expensive but it is less than the amount you would otherwise spend on a series of salon treatments, expensive facial creams, and plastic surgery. Also from time to time there are coupon codes available that can give 10 or 20% off.


Pros:
  •          Makes use of red and blue LED light, and ultrasonic waves
  •          With continued use effective for treating wrinkles and other age related skin conditions
  •          Small, easy to use
  •          Affordable compared to alternative treatments
  •          Noticeable results after an amount of time dedicated to its use.


Cons:

  •          Can be tedious to use it consistently
Where to buy:
Online at Truth in Aging website or Amazon.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Review of GSE 5000 Green Star Elite Juicer



Juicing is becoming more and more popular and now can often be found in health food shops and restaurants around the globe. By juicing I mean the juicing of vegetables and fruits such as celery, apple, kale, dandelion, beetroot, carrots etc.. which creates refreshing and healthy drinks. The GSE 5000 Green Star Elite Juicer is a masticating juicer used by many of these restaurants and cafes and is available at a reasonable price. Masticating juicers claim to yield a superior juice to the cheaper centrifugal juicers as it doesn't heat up the liquid, exposes it to less oxygen and air so less oxidation and keeps the enzymes more intact.

The amount of vegetables (and remember raw vegetables) you would need to consume to have the same amount as just one juice would seem quite excessive. Juicing the vegetables breaks down the fibers of the plants and makes it easier to digest. This is the best way to get your body the fresh raw vegetables it needs. It takes quite a lot of vegetables to make one juice, you push the vegetables through a noisy bladed presser that removes the juice from the pulp and leaves you with a yummy green juice. You can even use the pulp in recipes such as pancakes, breads and  muffins if you really want to get the biggest bang for your buck.

You can experiment with a wide variety of juices depending on your tastes and what your body needs. Celery and apple are always staples of mine because they add a bit of sweetness and also seem to yield the most liquid. It is probably best to not dress your best when juicing as it can be a messy job and you don't want to stain your whites with beetroot!

The process of juicing can admittedly be a real chore. It can take about 15 minutes just to get one juice and the clean up is not the most fun to be had, with juice and pulp getting into the most hard to reach components of the contraption. I sometimes find myself driving to my local health café if I can't be bothered with the process. Having said that it does feel good to drink the juice of your own toils.

The accessibility of the nutrients in the juices make your body feel amazing. For me, it seems to give me a big refreshing energy boost and settles my stomach. It is important to drink the juice right after you make it because otherwise the enzymes that make fresh juicing so beneficial will die. Juicing has great detoxifying effects and some claim that it can be used along with other treatments as a tool to treat cancer. The Gerson therapy is most famous for this protocol.


Pros:
·         Reasonably priced home juicer
·         Creates fresh juices which give your body the best accessibility to nutrients
·         Helpful company with lots of info available online and recipes
·         Easy to set up

Cons:


  • The process of making the juices can be quite tedious and hard work
  • Very messy and requires a lot of clean up, often in hard to reach places
Where to buy:

I bought mine on Amazon. You could also search online and see where has the best deal. Expect to pay around $490.