Air Filtration Equipment by IQ Air
Review of the HealthPro Plus Air Filtration System by IQ Air
I own an IQ Air HealthPro Plus which runs constantly in my bedroom. It cost almost $800! I wish I could afford another for my home office but I can’t afford it! Before I go any further with this review I want to say this - this was one of the best investments I have ever made. I do not sell these devices, but maybe I should. Neighbor fires up the BBQ Grill and I have left the bedroom window open - Yuk a bedroom full of lighter fluid smell! Normally this would make for a miserable night, but now NO PROBLEM! Shut the window, turn the IQ Air on setting 6 and in a couple of minutes NO SMOKE SMELL! This air cleaner is awesome!
I chose to keep mine in the bedroom, because that is where I spend the most amount of time, and I figure breathing the cleanest possible air at night while I sleep is of more importance than the few hours a day I spend in my Home Office. The unit is actually portable (It comes with casters), but even so it’s very inconvenient to move it from room to room each day.
I am saving so I can purchase a second unit. I might also ad (although there isn’t room to elaborate on every machine out there) that IQ Air products are used in hospitals and I researched this product extensively before purchasing. It does not ionize the air creating dangerous Ozone particles. This is also the company that was featured on ABC Televisions Hit TV Show Home makeover. They used an IQ Air system in a baby’s room and a custom designed system for the whole house so a chronically ill child could be brought home from the Hospital.
Personally I try not to recommend too many products, and I never recommend any product I have not tested or own. This is the real deal. I am blown away by how much cleaner the Air is in my room. And the way I tell is that my Television Screen only requires light dusting every 7 to 10 days (Because I turn the filter system off when I’m not in the room). The reason I turn it off when I am not in the room is due to the cost of replacement cartridges, and the speed with which I can filter the air upon entering.
Before the filter the TV would have a layer of dust on it every day! If I ran the machine all the time I probably would only have to dust the TV lightly once per month. The downside to the IQ Air is it makes wind noise. At night I set it to it’s lowest level (level 1 of 6) and it’s quiet enough to not bother me. Again please note I am not compensated in any way for this endorsement. IQ Air probably doesn’t even know this website exists. But if you have Allergies or Sinusitis I’d highly recommend you get one of these and start filtering the air in your home. After reading that new carpet can emit toxic fumes including formaldehyde for up to 5 years from the time of installation (as can many of the materials in furniture and bedding) I chose to get the model with the gas filtration module as well.
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Relieve your Aches and Pains with a Home Infrared Sauna
July 14, 2008 by admin
Filed under Back Pain, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Products
Have You Enjoyed the Relaxing Soothing Feel of a Home Sauna?
Note: Far Red or Infrared Sauna is NOT heated to 170 degrees like the traditional rocks/water type sauna many people think of, can be installed anywhere you have space, and requires almost no maintenance. Close your eyes, relax and remember the last time you felt so warm and comfortable. You can enjoy that feeling every single day!
Benefits of Sauna for Pain Relief
- It increases the extensibility of collagen tissues. This means it makes it easier for you to relax and stretch your tired aching muscles. You’ve heard the phrase you need to “warm up before you stretch” and this will help you do just that.
- It decreases joint stiffness directly. Soothing warmth relaxes the joints for comfort.
- It relieves muscle spasms.
- It increases blood flow.
- It assists in resolution of inflammatory infiltrates, edema and exudates.
In Addition to Pain Relief Sauna helps with
- Weight Loss - Infrared Sauna helps you burn as many as 600 calories in a single 30 minute session.
- Beauty - Improves skin tone and reduces scarring
- Cellulite reduction
- Relaxation
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Jay Robb Enterprises Whey Protein
I like the taste and texture of the Jay Robb Brand Vanilla Whey Protein and the Vanilla Egg Protein. Although more expensive than conventional store brands, these have ZERO aspartame and use Stevia instead. The Egg Powder contains no fat and less than one gram carbohydrates per serving so Jay recommends you eat a few almonds or mix in some borage or flax oil to maximize absorption.
The plus to the Egg product is it contains NO DAIRY. The plus to the Whey product is there is some research to suggest the Cysteine (a precursor to the production of the molecule glutathione) is more readily available in Whey Protein. Gluthathione (GSH) is a protein molecule formed from the amino acids Cysteine, Glycine, and Glutamic acid. Glutathione is your body’s master antioxidant and one of the most important agents in healing. Found in largest concentrations in the liver it’s essential in the role of eliminating body toxins.
You can find out more by searching the Web. Both products taste great and mix readily with a variety of juices and of course water. I prefer mixing with Orange Juice or adding to the blender with filtered water, banana, a cup of berries, and a tablespoon or two of peanut butter (makes a nice thick shake). Take some time to read about amino acids and you’ll be fascinated by their role in maintaining a healthy body. Until I began to research these amino acids I was vastly unaware of the fact that I was actually consuming too little protein, while most Americans consume too much.
All Whey is not the same, all whey is not made the same whey (pun intended), and most contain ingredients you would not want to digest otherwise. Good stuff, albeit expensive.
Colgate Buys Out Tom’s of Maine Body Care Company
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2006/03/22/colgate_will_buy_toms_of_maine/
Colgate will buy Tom’s of Maine
$100m deal may help boost sales of leader in natural products niche
By Chris Reidy, Globe Staff | March 22, 2006
Tom’s of Maine — a niche brand whose renown as a socially
responsible maker of natural products exceeds its market share — is
selling itself to Colgate-Palmolive Co. for about $100 million, the
company said yesterday.
Best known for toothpaste, Tom’s of Maine got its start in 1970 by
making a phosphate-free laundry detergent. Over the years, cofounder
Tom Chappell, 63, poked fun at major brands like Colgate, saying they
put artificial additives in their toothpastes while Tom’s of Maine
used natural ingredients.
Chappell said he will continue to run the brand from its Kennebunk
headquarters. None of the privately held firm’s approximately 170
jobs will be lost, he said.
”We’ll be a stand-alone subsidiary,” said Chappell. ”And we have a
commitment from Colgate that our formulas will not be tampered with.
Colgate-Palmolive of New York plans to keep the Tom’s of Maine brand
name and hopes to use its significant distribution network and
marketing muscle to boost sales. With annual revenue of nearly $50
million, Tom’s of Maine said it can grow faster with Colgate in what
Colgate estimates is a fast-growing $3 billion US market for natural
oral-care and personal products.
”People are more and more concerned about what’s going in and on
their bodies,” said Bruce Cohen, a strategist in the San Francisco
office of the consulting firm Kurt Salmon Associates.
”Tom’s has been around for a long time and they have very passionate
employees and very passionate consumers. People who use Tom’s
products use all of Tom’s products — the toothpaste, the deodorant,
and facial products. And they’re evangelical about it. You can’t say
that about Colgate toothpaste.”
Other New England companies that focus on natural ingredients have
also sold to bigger players in recent years. The list includes ice
cream’s Ben & Jerry’s (Unilever PLC); Nantucket Nectars of Juice Guys
fame (ultimately bought by Cadbury Schweppes); and Stonyfield Farm
yogurt (Groupe Danone, a French company known for its Dannon brand
yogurt).
While entrepreneurs at these kinds of companies do financially well
for themselves while running them, they can reap bigger returns by
selling their firms.
”At some point, some of these guys just might want to buy a small
island off the coast of Belize,” said Tobe Berkovitz, an associate
dean at Boston University’s School of Communication.
Cofounders Tom and Kate Chappell said the decision to sell to Colgate
was partly about broadening Tom’s of Maine’s reach.
”We chose Colgate as our partner because they have the global
expertise to help take Tom’s of Maine to the next level,” they said
in a statement. ”We see Colgate as an excellent fit with our
cultural values.” Those values include a policy of giving 10 percent
of pretax profits to community groups that benefit the environment
and other causes.
During a telephone interview, Kate Chappell, 60, offered another
reason to sell:
”We’re not going to be here forever, and we needed to find a good
home for the company.”
The combination of Colgate, the global leader in oral care, and Tom’s
of Maine, the leader in the natural oral-care category, represents
”growth opportunities for both companies,” Colgate chief executive
Reuben Mark said in a statement.
Natural toothpaste currently makes up only a small fraction of what
US consumers spend on toothpaste each year.
Still, it’s important for Colgate to preserve the distinctiveness of
a brand that found favor with local consumers, said chief executive
Fran Kelly of the Boston advertising agency Arnold US.
”Tom’s has a northern New England, down-to-earth sensibility, and
people like things that are unique and genuine,” Kelly said. ”The
challenge for Colgate is to keep Tom’s uniqueness and quirkiness alive.”
Colgate won’t put its name on Tom’s of Maine products, Tom Chappell
said. And that strikes Berkovitz as a smart move. ”You try to keep
it stealthy,” Berkovitz said of a buyer’s strategy after buying a
beloved regional company. ”I think the average person in a store
thinks that Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is still being mixed by two guys
in a Vermont barn.”
Colgate plans to buy 84 percent of Tom’s of Maine. The Chappell
family will retain the rest. The sale is expected to close in the
second quarter.
Chris Reidy can be reached at reidy@globe.com. Globe staff writer
Jenn Abelson contributed to this report.
Clorox Buys Burt’s Bees for $913M
- Date of closing: Nov. 30, 2007
- Value of deal at closing: $913 million
- Attorneys: Morrison & Foerster of San Francisco (Clorox); Fried, Frank, Harris, * Shriver & Jacobson of New York and Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton of Raleigh (Burt’s Bees).
- Investment banks: Lehman Brothers acted as sole financial advisor to Clorox. Goldman Sachs advised Burt’s Bees.
DURHAM - There’s no question which Triangle deal produced the loudest buzz last year: Clorox’ announcement that it would pay more than $900 million to purchase Durham-based personal care products company Burt’s Bees.
That’s not too shabby a price tag for a spunky firm originally founded in 1984 by graphic designer Roxanne Quimby and beekeeper Burt Shavitz in the wilds of Maine. Neither Quimby nor Shavitz are with the company any longer, but their successors managed to put together one sweet deal for AEA Investors.
That private equity firm bought 80 percent of Burt’s Bees for $179 million in 2004, with Quimby keeping the remaining 20 percent. Both she and AEA Investors decided to cash out in the fall of 2007, with the deal formally being announced at the end of October. At the time, the transaction was valued at $925 million. The closing price of $913 million excluded $25 million of tax benefits associated with the deal.
Oakland, Calif.-based Clorox paid for the all-cash deal with both cash and short-term borrowing. After having a couple of months to poke under the hood of its new acquisition, Clorox executives haven’t expressed any buyer’s remorse.
“The transition has been smooth and (there’s) a tremendous amount of excitement around this business,” Clorox North America Chief Operating Officer Larry Peiros said in a recent conference call. He said Burt’s Bees’ sales grew 23 percent in the most recent reported quarter.
Chairman and CEO Donald R. Knauss said there are no plans to integrate Burt’s Bees into Clorox, preferring the two firms work together “where it makes sense.”
Clorox was attracted by Burt’s Bees all-natural products. The Durham firm’s products are, on average, 99 percent natural and more than half of them are completely natural.
Future plans include a new print advertising campaign for Burt’s Bees set to begin in February. Several new products are headed to store shelves.
Eco Friendly Cleaning - Seventh Generation and Clorox Greenworks
I tried the Seventh Generation Natural Automatic Dishwashing Detergent - this is a powder and is acceptable, but does not get the dishes as clean as conventional Palmolive or Cascade Brands. I have since switched back to the Cascade Brand.
I am using the Seventh Generation natural bathroom cleaner, kitchen cleaner, and laundry detergent and while a bit expensive they all seem to work well and I like the non-toxic no fume philosophy. I recommend the later as equally as good (without the downside) as their conventional and potentially environmentally damaging (plus toxic) commercial counterparts. The only real problem is they are more expensive than their conventional counterparts. I still use the Bathroom Cleaner and Kitchen Cleaner (Along with the new Clorox Greenworks because it’s cheaper). I found a generic alternative to the Laundry Detergent that is significantly cheaper and works just fine.
Food Juicers - Omega Juicer and Champion Juicer
Omega 8003 Juicer
I bought this juicer to make juice from leafy vegetables and it does an excellent job. It’s about 18lbs and very quiet in operation. The parts are dishwasher safe and easy to assemble, disassemble, and clean. Get one! I paid $199.95 online.
What I like most about the Omega Juicer is it is very easy to clean up and although I’m not sure the parts are dishwasher safe or not, I run them through the dishwasher (Top Rack) without any problems (100’s of times). Quiet, easy-to-use, slow auger juicing at it’s best! Well worth the investment. Plus this juicer is light enough to pick up and move around or keep in a cupboard if you want.
Plastic Parts, but they have a solid feel. I’ve owned mine with no problems now for more than 2 years.
Champion Juicer
I have owned my Champion Juicer for more than 3 years and it’s an excellent juicer. It really excels at carrot juice and juicing soft fruits. It is not a good choice for leafy greens, but a better choice than the Omega for soft fruits because it extracts more juice per ounce of raw fruit.
The Champion is a high speed auger juicer which can supposedly damage delicate enzymes as the friction will heat the juice.
The Champion parts are NOT dishwasher safe and are not as easily cleaned as the Omega. Be careful cleaning the auger as there is a possibility you could cut yourself on the teeth. The teeth are not particularly sharp, but it’s possible.
I purchased my Champion Juicer direct from the Manuafacturer for $230. I bought the “commercial” version which is exactly the same as the home version except it has heavy duty wiring. I doubt it makes much difference, this thing is built like a tank and I’ll never wear the motor out. This juicer is loud compared to the Omega. It also spins at a very high rate supposedly not as good for the juice as mentioned. It’s also very heavy compared to the Omega 8003 so it’s not something you will want to move around much. Buy the color that matches your kitchen and make room on the counter!
Metal Parts and built like a tank!
Handicap Vans - Mobility Vans
While I don’t like the word “Handicap” (Seems to be trapped in the 70’s kind of term) it’s a simple fact that is how people in need of mobility vans search. They usually type in handicap vans. For this reason I’ve listed this page as such to attract the attention of those in need of mobility vans (a word I prefer). For a person in a wheelchair the right mobility van can make a huge difference in their lives.
I own several vans - not that you should care. They offer everything for the person with illness. Plenty of room, a place to lie down if you feel ill, and complete comfort when traveling. While they don’t get great mileage (What Van does?) they do offer what most of us are looking for in a vehicle, including power, flexibility, and comfort.
Camper Vans and Class B Motor Homes are a nice option for the physically impaired. If you have not seen the new Sprinter Vans you may be in for a nice surprise. The sprinter Vans replace the old Dodge Vans. Once Mercedes Benz took over they dumped the Dodge Van. The new sprinter vans are often driven by delivery services. They make excellent weekend trip vehicles.
Visit: Conversion Vans Van website and learn everything you need about Vans.
Inversion Therapy - Inversion Tables Make Hanging Upside Down Easy!
July 5, 2008 by admin
Filed under Back Pain, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Products
Decompress your spine naturally!
You do not have to hang completely upside down. What you need is an Inversion Table which allows you to control the angle of negative recline. Great for the entire spine! Many companies make these tables and unless your specific symptoms are contradicted by Inversion Therapy the benefits can be tremendous. Anyone with lower back pain that has not resolved on it’s own and is pre-surgical should give this a real try. If you have had surgery you should talk to your Doctor to make sure it does not contradict the hardware used in your procedure.
I purchased the Teeter Hang Ups Brand Table for about $300 through Costco (You can also buy direct through their website). Teeter Hang Ups is the most known brand. Electric Powered Tables are also available at additional costs. I chose not to purchase the Gravity Inversion Boots at first, but added them later as they make the whole experience much more comfortable.
Using an Inversion Table is Very Easy!
This image is from the Teeter Hang Ups website linked above.
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