Feels like I'm living in the dark side of the moon

Although I'm using Valkee bright light headset every morning polar night or darkness is still there and makes me feel like I'm living in the dark side of the moon. Besides I had a bad flu and that too has to do with my everyday condition. Let's hope two weeks in the Canary Islands during Christmas time helps.

There is a light that never goes out

Ok, folks. I'm back in business. Two months have passed since my last blogpost. And guess what! Not 100 % sure but I think Valkee bright light headset might work and keep me up and going.

I get out of bed at 6 AM every morning (and fall asleep before 10 PM). My rhythm is very... steady, I'd say. From that angle it's easy for me to say headset is working. So when having coffee, black bread and reading paper in the morning headset is also there (8 minutes maximum!). After breakfast I feel that I really am awake. Not sure how I felt before I started my headset sessions 3 weeks ago.

Please keep in mind Valkee bright light headset doesn't solve your problems what comes to your health. An adult person needs to go out, let's say every day if possible and have fresh air. At least 30 minutes walking a day is an absolute minimum to keep oneself in fit. I often find myself tired just because of lack of motion. Working, sitting, having coffee is no good... or makes you feel bad after awhile.

In my point of view Valkee bright light headset helps me to wake up properly. It's too early to say if headset helps me through the darkest months, that is December and January. I'll be back and tell later how it all went.

Unboxing of Valkee bright light head set

The great unboxing is done! See the picture below. Inside the Valkee bright light head set -cartridge box I foud:

• the set
• micro-USB-wire
• manual
• rubber plugs

Tomorrow I'll start to use the set. Stay tuned for more!

 

All you need is there!

Manual read through - all set for Valkee head set

Ok, folks. It's time to move on. With Valkee bright light head set one has to be very careful. Never share set with other people (because of hygiene). Only turn on set when plugs are in your ears. Do not move or do anything when using head set. 12 minutes usage per day is absolute maximum. In case of headache - no can do. So consider quitting if set causes bad feeling. Try using head set in the morning to avoid insomnia!

Those you just read above sound like European Union directives! However, instructions are there for everyone. If something happens it's your own fault. Inside cartridge box I found a microUSB-cable for charging. I think I'm ready to take some action in the morning. Everyday use for four weeks time gives the best result, says the manual.

Autumnal Equinox is behind the corner

In the end of September it's here again - autumnal equinox. This means there is 12 hours daylight between sunrise and sunset. After that phenomenon nights will be longer and darker (leaving me tired in the bed in the morning :)).

It's about time to get some extra light. Let me see. I promise to read instructions tomorrow and begin to use headset the after tomorrow. On Tuesday that is.

Light instead of coffee in the morning

In the morning I usually have a cup of coffee and some bread. Now that my Valkee Brain Stimulation Headset great opening ceremony is closer I was wondering if coffee can be replaced with my new headset. A portion of light instead of coffee? And a glass of water?

I'm not planning to give up drinking coffee - no! Reducing sounds (and feels) better. In Finland people tend to have coffee - a lot! Some say coffee is good for heart, others have opposite opinions. If I drop one cup per day, I'd be satisfied.

Sun going down earlier - affordable light

As I mentioned in earlier post I did purchase Valkee brain stimulation headset. One could say the price of the set was high (185 €). But I think my new "hobby" is not that expensive. Why is that? After all, Valkee brain stimulation headset is a very cheap way to keep myself up and going. Just think about it! No move to another country during winter time :D.

Let's look at the sun rise and set time tables here in Helsinki. Since my hometown is up north there is a lot of daylight during the summer. Winters instead are dark and often cold as well. At Christmas only six hours daylight is there.

• 1st of September: sun up 6.16 and down 20.23
• 1st of October: sun up 7.27 and down 18.51
• 1st of November: sun up 7.44 and down 16.23
• 1st of December: sun up 8.57 and down 15.21

You can see daylight is very "seasonal thing" over here in Helsinki. At summer time there is no need to sleep at all :D!

All in all. If Valkee brain stimulation headset can offer me some extra light and sort of balance my life this way I'm interested in. My test is about to begin!

Valkee's brain stimulation headset purchased

My local pharmacy (http://www.yliopistonapteekki.fi/fi/apteekkipalvelut/pages/english.aspx) in Helsinki in Finland is selling Valkee brain stimulation headset. I've been reading stories about this device for some time now and decided to get one for myself. So I popped in the pharmacy and purchased this mysterious set which , in fact, is not that cheap costing me 185 €.

The aim of my test is to see (or feel) if light which is led to my ears can improve my every day performance; i.e. maybe I feel myself more lively during wintertime when not that much daylight is available.

Still in cartridge box Valkee brain stimulation headset is waiting for the great unboxing ceremony. I'll be back soon and write what's inside the box (with some photos in addition).