Category Archives: health

UV Cellphone Sanitizer

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Our smart phones are filthy. Wiping off the screen improves the view. UV light is a good option to get rid of bacteria and viruses. Using chemicals or soaps on a smart phone can damage the phone.

The Soeland UV cellphone sanitizer is one option of a product designed to rid our devices of bacteria and viruses.

image of the UV phone sanitizer

The UV radiation from the Soeland UV cellphone sanitizer is about 2000 ฮผW / cm2, which can effectively fungi, viruses and so on. Under ultraviolet light, oxygen in the air decomposes, producing a small amount of ozone. Ozone is a strong oxidant and also effectively remove various pathogens.

If you want to fit larger tablets, remotes, keys (or different items altogether – baby bottles etc.) the Baby UV Sterilizer is another option.

Update: Apple posted an update on cleaning your iPhone that says it is ok to clean your iPhone

Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Apple product, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. Don’t use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don’t submerge your Apple product in any cleaning agents. Don’t use on fabric or leather surfaces.

They specifically are saying isopropyl alcohol wipes are ok; they are not saying that spraying anything onto your phone to clean it is ok.

Google Glass for Fitness

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I am not a big fan of Google Glass or running (basketball is my sport, and I also swim to stay in shape) but this is a pretty cool product combining those two things (you can also use it for biking and skiing): Race Yourself.

You can have your previous runs added into your view using Google Glass. This product is in development.

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Omega Heavy Duty Low Speed Juicer

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I haven’t jumped into juicing myself. I have thought about it and mainly haven’t done so out of laziness. In looking at options I think the Omega VRT350 Heavy Duty Dual-Stage Vertical Single Auger Low Speed Juicer looks very nice.

I like the convenience of just drinking healthy stuff. The slow juicers seem to capture a greater yield of juice (based on reviews I have read). Reviewers also seem to think greater nutritional value is retained (I am not sure how much credence to give this claim). I do think losing the fiber is a bad part of juicing though.

Omega J8003 Nutrition Center Single-Gear Commercial Masticating Juicer (this is a bit slow but very good for wheat grass and leafy green vegetables). Both have 10 year warranties.

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Zeo Personal Sleep Manager

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The Zeo personal sleep manager monitors your brain wave patterns using a headband. You can also move data from your Zeo to your computer using an SD memory card (like those used in digital cameras) out of the headband and put it in your computer and get a view a graph of your light, deep and REM sleep over the course of the night.

The optional SmartWake alarm feature will look for a “natural awakening point” based on your sleep patterns to decrease the grogginess associated with waking from Deep sleep. When SmartWake is selected, Zeo will find a time to wake you within a half-hour of your set time, never later. The result should be a slightly easier way to wake up.

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