maanantai 10. syyskuuta 2012

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.

sunnuntai 9. syyskuuta 2012

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.




keskiviikko 5. syyskuuta 2012

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.

lauantai 1. syyskuuta 2012

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).