athletic greens

athletic greens

This is a review. Click here to visit Athletic Greens

Athletic Greens has been touted as the be all and end all of green superfood drinks. So much so that the guys at Athletic Greens are convinced that simply calling it a kind of ‘Greens Formula’ does not do justice, that it should be treated as ‘The Ultimate Nutritional Insurance’.

I noticed one thing though, many Athletic Greens ‘reviews’ are more like endorsements, with only a few true, honest ‘reviews’.

Now, I’m generally healthy with no serious ailments like gout or diabetes (thank goodness!). So while I can’t make claims about recovery from such ailments, I appreciate quality and as always, want to put all the confusing information available out there into perspective.

I hope that by doing a proper review and comparison I can help you make an informed decision.

Here are the stars for today:

Healthforce Vitamineral Green
Green Vibrance
Amazing Grass: Green Superfood
Athletic Greens
The products used for this comparison were mentioned in my other post, Top 3 Athletic Greens Alternatives. They were chosen because of their generally popularity and reputation for being some of the best green drinks in the market.

There’s one thing I won’t do however, which is to go into a ingredient by ingredient comparison as it would confuse and overcomplicate things because of the sheer number of ingredients and overlaps. I’ll do a general feel for it instead and highlight certain aspects when it’s called for.

Let’s get to it then. I’ll break the whole review down into these categories:

Ingredients
Taste
Results and Feel
Cost
Summary
Overall Conclusion

pagg stack

pagg stack

Ever since the launch of the Four Hour Body, much attention has been lavished on the supplements that were recommended in the book for their effects on fat loss.

In the book, Tim Ferris calls them “The Four Horsemen of Fat Loss”. They are, Polisosanol, Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), Green Tea Extract (EGCG) and Garlic Extract (Allicin), or PAGG for short.

Tim recommends PAGG over the famed ECA stack, consisting of Ephedrine Hydrochloride, Caffeine and Aspirin. This is because while the ECA stack worked, it has quite a few undesired side effects, as Tim himself has experienced (pg 115-116 of the book), whereas the PAGG, has little or no side effects.

As a result, some have created customised stacks, following the amounts outlined in the book, while some companies resorted to giving PAGG bundles.

Here is the PAGG stack in a nutshell:

P – Policosanol 23mg
A – Alpha Lipoic Acid ALA 100-300mg, or R-ALA 50-150mg (Why R-ALA)
G – Green Tea Extract EGCG 325mg
G – Garlic Extract 200mg Aged Garlic Extract (Allicin Potential, S-Allyl Cysteine)

Additional Vitamin B is recommended when consuming PAGG.

In this comparison, we will compare 3 different solutions:

Bodybuilding.com’s 4 Hour Body bundle
Newhealth Solution’s PAGG stack (www.PaggSupplement.com)
Pareto Nutrition’s PAGG Stack (www.PaggStack.com)
Let’s find out which is the best. It’s going to be quite detailed..so we’ll break it up into a few sections, mainly (click on name to jump to that section):

Ingredients and Dosage
Convenience
Manufacturing Quality and Relevence
Cost
Summary and Conclusion

pagg stack review

pagg stack review

Ever since the launch of the Four Hour Body, much attention has been lavished on the supplements that were recommended in the book for their effects on fat loss.

In the book, Tim Ferris calls them “The Four Horsemen of Fat Loss”. They are, Polisosanol, Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), Green Tea Extract (EGCG) and Garlic Extract (Allicin), or PAGG for short.

Tim recommends PAGG over the famed ECA stack, consisting of Ephedrine Hydrochloride, Caffeine and Aspirin. This is because while the ECA stack worked, it has quite a few undesired side effects, as Tim himself has experienced (pg 115-116 of the book), whereas the PAGG, has little or no side effects.

As a result, some have created customised stacks, following the amounts outlined in the book, while some companies resorted to giving PAGG bundles.

Here is the PAGG stack in a nutshell:

P – Policosanol 23mg
A – Alpha Lipoic Acid ALA 100-300mg, or R-ALA 50-150mg (Why R-ALA)
G – Green Tea Extract EGCG 325mg
G – Garlic Extract 200mg Aged Garlic Extract (Allicin Potential, S-Allyl Cysteine)

Additional Vitamin B is recommended when consuming PAGG.

In this comparison, we will compare 3 different solutions:

Bodybuilding.com’s 4 Hour Body bundle
Newhealth Solution’s PAGG stack (www.PaggSupplement.com)
Pareto Nutrition’s PAGG Stack (www.PaggStack.com)
Let’s find out which is the best. It’s going to be quite detailed..so we’ll break it up into a few sections, mainly (click on name to jump to that section):

Ingredients and Dosage
Convenience
Manufacturing Quality and Relevence
Cost
Summary and Conclusion

1. Ingredients and Dosage

Policosanol, 23mg

Bodybuilding.com
Curiously, there isn’t any Policosanol in Bodybuilding.com’s bundle. Did they forget?

Newhealth Solutions (PaggSupplement.com)
On the homepage, it is stated that it has 30mg of policosanol. However, on closer inspection, it actually only has 25mg, which is stated on both the bottle label and manufacturing batch proof.

*Update – they have updated the homepage to correctly reflect it as 25mg.

Pareto Nutrition
It has 23mg of Policosanol extracted from the leaves of olive plants, the exact amount specified in the book.

Alpha Lipoic Acid, 100-300mg, or 50-150mg R-ALA

Why R-ALA is preferable and only requires half the amount: PAGG Stack – Alpha Lipoic Acid

Bodybuilding.com
MRM’s Alpha Lipoic Acid is used for the bundle. 100mg per capsule, 60 capsules….only enough for 15 days, less if you want to take more per dose. And, it’s standard ALA, not R-ALA.

Newhealth Solutions (PaggSupplement.com)
Newhealth’s stack contains 300mg of standard ALA.

While their home page claims that they have 300mg of R-ALA, I believe they have misrepresented that claim.. If this is true, then they have double the amount recommended as you only need 150mg of R-ALA. That, cost of R-ALA, and the fact that standard ALA is listed on their manufacturing proof, seriously questions the integrity of that claim.Just do a quick search and you’d notice that no supplement companies ever passes off R-ALA as standard ALA products.

Update – They have updated their products to use 150mg of R-ALA

Pareto Nutrition
As previously discussed, standard ALA is actually an equal mixture of S-ALA and R-ALA, with R-ALA being the natural, more active and bioavailable form. As S-ALA actually hinders and competes with R-ALA, only half of R-ALA is required to have the same, if not better effect than standard mixed ALA.

Pareto Nutrition has the required 150mg of R-ALA.

Update – R-ALA has been updated to 215mg of stabilised na-R-ALA to prevent damage from heat. Similar, if not more effective than the recommended standard 300mg ALA.

athletic greens review

athletic greens review

This is a review. Click here to visit Athletic Greens

Athletic Greens has been touted as the be all and end all of green superfood drinks. So much so that the guys at Athletic Greens are convinced that simply calling it a kind of ‘Greens Formula’ does not do justice, that it should be treated as ‘The Ultimate Nutritional Insurance’.

I noticed one thing though, many Athletic Greens ‘reviews’ are more like endorsements, with only a few true, honest ‘reviews’.

Now, I’m generally healthy with no serious ailments like gout or diabetes (thank goodness!). So while I can’t make claims about recovery from such ailments, I appreciate quality and as always, want to put all the confusing information available out there into perspective.

I hope that by doing a proper review and comparison I can help you make an informed decision.

Here are the stars for today:

Healthforce Vitamineral Green
Green Vibrance
Amazing Grass: Green Superfood
Athletic Greens
The products used for this comparison were mentioned in my other post, Top 3 Athletic Greens Alternatives. They were chosen because of their generally popularity and reputation for being some of the best green drinks in the market.

There’s one thing I won’t do however, which is to go into a ingredient by ingredient comparison as it would confuse and overcomplicate things because of the sheer number of ingredients and overlaps. I’ll do a general feel for it instead and highlight certain aspects when it’s called for.

Let’s get to it then. I’ll break the whole review down into these categories:

Ingredients
Taste
Results and Feel
Cost
Summary
Overall Conclusion

1. Ingredients

Dosage

Vitamineral Green
1 table spoon per serving, though there’s no indication of how many grams that is. I’d expect this to be about 9-12grams per tablespoon because it feels like the 12grams of the other products and is very finely ground, the finest amongst the 4 I believe. I don’t know what came over me one day but I decided to take it without mixing it in water. I choked for about 2 minutes because it was up my nose and down my throat. So, yea, it’s very fine. Not as palatable as milo powder, straight from the can though.

Green Vibrance
1 tablespoon per serving at 12grams each. A measured spoon is provided for convenience.

Amazing Grass: Green Superfood
1 tablespoon per serving at 8grams each. This has the coarsest powder amongst the 4, probably explains why you get less per tablespoon. A measured spoon is also provided.

Athletic Greens
1 tablespoon per serving at 12grams each.

laser hair removal toronto

laser hair removal toronto

Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal or “photoepilation” is a proven form of hair removal based on many years of clinical experience, research into properties of laser light, follicle growth and phases, and millions of procedures in medical clinics, spas & office locations around the world.

The science of the procedure is based on proven facts surrounding the “theory of selective photothermolysis”, which means that a laser beam applied to living tissue will have different effects on tissue components (in this case hair) depending on the absorption spectra. What this means in the case of laser hair removal is that hair (with its melanin pigment) can be successfully targeted with the proper wavelength of light energy. Over a decade of experience has shown laser hair removal is the proven solution for long-term, or in many cases, permanent hair reduction.
Laser hair removal is the process of removing unwanted hair from virtually any part of your body. Unlike waxing, shaving, or electrolysis, you get permanent reduction with each treatment. Six treatments are generally needed for optimal results. Professional laser hair removal provides permanent hair reduction, because it offers long term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regimen.

The process begins with a beam of light that is passed over the skin and disables every hair follicle in the area being treated. Skin Secrets Med Spa uses laser technology by the esteemed Candela Laser, administered by trained, experienced staff, for maximum efficacy and safety.

With laser hair removal treatments you can expect significant permanent hair reduction to the point that temporary hair removal methods are seldom, if ever, necessary. However, due to hormonal changes, hair color and skin tone, some clients may need a few additional treatments in order to achieve their personal level of desired results.

Call us regarding your permanent hair reduction needs. All of your questions regarding the laser hair removal procedure will be answered, and you will be ready to start to enjoy the freedom of soft, smooth skin.

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We Stand Behind our Services
We are proud to stand behind our services and believe that all of our clients deserve the best possible results. Most clients are satisfied after six treatments, but if further Laser Hair Removal treatments are needed after the completion of the package, we promise to provide 4 additional laser hair removal treatments in the originally purchased area at 50% off the non-discounted, per treatment price.

For more information or answers to specific questions, please review our Laser Hair Removal Frequently Asked Questions

best laser hair removal

best laser hair removal

Luxurious creams, pricey serums, we’ve all spent years looking for miracles in a bottle. But while the best skincare products can certainly make a difference, there’s a limit to the results you’ll attain.

Skin Secrets Med Spa Photofacial treatments use the most advanced light therapy techniques to revitalize your skin – making your face appear tighter, smoother, and firmer as fine lines gradually disappear. The 20 minute procedure is quick and non-invasive, with zero downtime (although the skin may be a bit pink for a few hours post-treatment).

During a Photofacial session, multiple wavelengths of light are emitted in a series of gentle pulses over a targeted area. This allows the light to penetrate through different levels of the skin to comprehensively correct abnormally dilated vessels and hyper-pigmentation. The Photofacial was developed to improve the skin’s pigmentation while requiring little or no down time for the client.

Ideal for those not interested in more invasive treatments, Photofacial treatments physically improve the texture of your skin. Whether your desire is to reduce feathery lines around the eyes and mouth, lighten hyperpigmentation, or eliminate Rosacea, light therapy has helped thousands of our clients feel happier and more confident in their own skin.

Photofacial Treatments can treat the following skin problems:

Rosacea
Hyper-pigmentation
Sun-damaged skin
Age spots and freckles
Irregularities in skin texture
Mild acne scars and large pores

laser vein removal

laser vein removal

Vein Removal
Veins affect millions of men and women. They may develop on any part of the body, including the face, as well as on the thighs, calves, or buttocks. These red, blue, or purple thread-like lines can have numerous causes such as genetics, pregnancy, hormone imbalance, sitting or standing for long periods of time, and weight fluctuation.

The most common and effective solution to treating veins is using a laser designed specifically to target veins. In the treatment of veins, the wavelength of light is targeted to the pigment in the blood. The laser heats up the small vein and coagulates the blood inside the vein, causing it to collapse. The laser beam is focused and does not damage the nearby skin tissue. Over a period of four to six weeks, the damaged vein debris is reabsorbed by the body and disappears.

How many treatments will I need?

Most individuals require 2-6 laser treatments, spaced 4-6 weeks apart to achieve optimal results.

Is there any down time after laser therapy?

No. Soon after the procedure, you may feel a slight bump on the skin, and some redness to the area treated which will disappear over the next few days. You may return to your daily activities immediately following the treatment, and be sure to apply a sun screen of an SPF 30 or higher on the area that has been treated.

How long does it take for the results to become evident?

The results of laser treatment for spider veins become evident as soon as they become targeted by the laser light; there is a lightening of the vein immediately.

laser hair removal

laser hair removal

Luxurious creams, pricey serums, we’ve all spent years looking for miracles in a bottle. But while the best skincare products can certainly make a difference, there’s a limit to the results you’ll attain.

Skin Secrets Med Spa treatments use the most advanced treatments in laser hair removal, vein removal and skin rejuvenation. We are proud to stand behind our services and believe that all of our clients deserve the best possible results.

Skin Secrets Med Spa 12 Irwin Avenue, Suite 200, Toronto, M4Y 1K9

http://www.skinsecrets.ca/

finger food catering sydney

finger food catering sydney

Finger food packages – For those unfamiliar with finger food, just a brief note to explain the foundamentials. Finger Food is as the name speaks, food which you eat with your fingers – it could include anything – Mexican tacos, enchiladas, dips, sausage rolls, chicken wings and many other delicious yummies.

We are finger buffet caterers for all types of functions – wedding receptions, christening’s, company leaving do’s, birthday parties, engagements, wedding anniversaries, family gatherings, funeral wakes, business meeting lunches and sports presentation events. There are several choices of finger buffet menus plus sandwich and savoury platter selections or business working lunch menus.

Our Finger menu’s have 2 types of selections – Short and full meals for each of the Finger Food Menus – You will decide what you want to eat, not us. Make your selections.

Our Fingers Range from $8.90 pp to $48.90

corporate catering sydney

corporate catering sydney

Small Groups Package

Designed for up to 30 people.

We deliever your Package ready to go. All plastic dinnerware included, large portions and all your yummy extra’s.

Mouthwatering Roast Beef
Tender, Juicy and Mouthwatering Prime Roast Beef. Served with homestyle gravy.
Chicken
Slow roasted Chicken Drumsticks marinated in our Legendary BBQ Sauce.
Roast Pork &Crackling
From Roasts, to chops, to ribs or porks. Whatever you’re after we have you covered. Award Winning Pork!!

Served with three fresh salads:
Gourmet Coleslaw Salad -coleslaw is a salad of shredded cabbage mixed with mayonnaise. It is the archetypical
picnic and barbecue salad.
Gourmet Potato Salad -A rich and creamy potato salad with bacon to add a smokey flavour to the dish.
Classic Garden Salad – A family classic, mixed lettuce leaves, rocket, cherry tomatoes, spanish onion and carrot

In the Winter Months you can change your salads for Mixed steamed vegetables and Corn on a Cob

Side Extras
Includes gravy, salad dressings, salt and pepper.

Fresh Bread Rolls

Price: $490.00 without Dessert (Includes GST) and Hot Box Deliver
Price: $540.00 with Dessert Belgian Waffles with chocolate sauce

FREE WITH THIS PACKAGE
x Plastic dinnerware (Knives, forks, plates and Serviettes – valued at $2.00per person

bbq catering sydney

bbq catering sydney

Platinum Catering and Events service events big and small. From your standard backyard party, to an 18th Birthday. Gorgeous Wedding, to Fashion Show and Product Launch.

Our team of event professionals provide services for Sydney Metro, Regional NSW, Newcastle, Blue Mountains and Wollongong.

Platinum Catering and Events will strive to provide you quality service, great customer care and the total event package.

Annual events:

Endless Summer Music Festival
Tuneout Festival
District 7 Music Festival
Armageddon Music Festival
Shipwrecked
360 Tour
Childrens Comedy Gala
Sydney Childrens Hospital Trivia Night
Manly Australia Day Presentation
Bondi Beach Australia Day Presentation
Zoo Miss OZ

and on average over 500 events per year.

spit roast catering

spit roast catering

Finger food packages – For those unfamiliar with finger food, just a brief note to explain the foundamentials. Finger Food is as the name speaks, food which you eat with your fingers – it could include anything – Mexican tacos, enchiladas, dips, sausage rolls, chicken wings and many other delicious yummies.

We are finger buffet caterers for all types of functions – wedding receptions, christening’s, company leaving do’s, birthday parties, engagements, wedding anniversaries, family gatherings, funeral wakes, business meeting lunches and sports presentation events. There are several choices of finger buffet menus plus sandwich and savoury platter selections or business working lunch menus.

Our Finger menu’s have 2 types of selections – Short and full meals for each of the Finger Food Menus – You will decide what you want to eat, not us. Make your selections.

Our Fingers Range from $8.90 pp to $48.90

catering sydney

catering sydney

Can you imagine the smell of our mouth watering Spit Roasts at your function.
Basic Spit Roast 1
Gorgeous roast beef and slow roasted charcoal chicken pieces and three fresh salads. Includes free disposable dinnerware pack.
Priced at $14.90 per head

Combination Spit Roast 2
Gorgeous roast beef, charcoal chicken pieces, roast pork, four fresh salads.
Free plastic dinnerware pack and free Desserts!
Priced at $18.90 per head

Platinum Party Buffet package 3
Gorgeous roast beef and gravy, roasted charcoal chicken as well as your choice of roast pork or lamb.
Served with five gourmet salads of your chosing and hot vegetables served during winter months.
Free King Prawns, free dinner set, free vegetable lasagne and free dessert.
Priced at $23.90 per head

Platinum Dinner Party 4
Choose four finger food items as your entree. Main course – roast beef and gravy, mouthwatering, slow roasted charcoal chicken as well as roast pork and lamb. Five gourmet salads and served with amazing desserts.

Package also includes free vegetable lasagne.
Free King Prawns and Free Dinner set.
Priced at $32.90 per head

sydney catering

sydney catering
We offer great value and amazing meals for Spit Roasts, Finger foods, Barbeques, Platters, Marquees, salads and Party hire that meet all budgets and occasions, Sydney Catering services and Event Specialists. We cater and plan events from Sydney Catering to Newcastle.

Whether it’s catering for a corporate or commercial event, spectacular food for a wedding, outside catering for a private event or a fine dining experience, Platinum – Catering and events can provide the planning and preparation, exquisite food, and an impeccable catering service that will make it simply unforgettable.
Platinum Catering and Events is a highly professional and extremely dedicated event catering company, created by a team of catering and event management specialists with over 10 years experience in the industry. We take a modern approach to event catering, creating distinctive food made from seasonal local ingredients to meet the individual needs of each and every client.

We have provided catering and event management services for a variety of individuals from blue chip companies to private backyard functions.

With the help of Sydney Catering and Event Specialist, you can conveniently make your party a memorable event for your guests. You can find a number of spit roast caterers in Sydney who can provide catering services for both large as well as small gatherings, such as a birthday party, corporate function, wedding reception, etc.

Spit roast caterers are basically known for roasting an entire animal’s meat over charcoal or gas stove. In addition to the meat roast, these caterers also prepare other dishes like meat balls, pizza pie, vegetable rolls, dessert, etc that go well with the roasted meat in a party.

offer in compromise

offer in compromise

We offer help with IRS Offer In Compromise situations
What is an Offer in Compromise?
An offer-in-compromise is an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that settles a taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed.

When Will the IRS Settle Taxes for Less?
The IRS will accept a settlement when it is in the best interests of the IRS to settle the tax debt where there is a doubt of collectibility; there is a doubt of liability; or effective tax administration. The IRS may accept an offer in compromise based on three grounds:

Doubt as to Collectibility – Where doubt exists that the taxpayer could ever pay the full amount of tax liability owed within the remainder of the statutory period for collection.
Doubt as to Liability – Where a legitimate doubt exists that the assessed tax liability is correct. Possible reasons to submit a doubt as to liability offer include: (1) the examiner made a mistake interpreting the law, (2) the examiner failed to consider the taxpayer’s evidence or (3) the taxpayer has new evidence.
Effective Tax Administration – Where there is no doubt that the tax is correct and there is potential to collect the full amount of the tax owed, but an exceptional circumstance exists that would allow the IRS to consider an OIC. To be eligible for compromise on this basis, a taxpayer must demonstrate that the collection of the tax would create an economic hardship or would be unfair and inequitable.
How Much Must You Pay in an Offer In Compromise?
Naturally, taxpayers want to settle their debt and pay as little as possible. The minimum amount that a taxpayer must pay is dependent upon a variety of conditions including;

What assets the taxpayer has available to pay the debt?
What is the value of these assets?
What are the non-tax liabilities of taxpayer?
What is the expected earning potential of the taxpayer?
What are the expenses of the taxpayer?
How much will the taxpayer be paying in settlement of the tax debt?
When will the taxpayer be making these payments?
There is no easy answer to this question. Taxpayers considering an offer in compromise should seek the help of qualified professional experienced in such matters to perform procedures to determine what the minimum amount is that the IRS will accept, when the payments must be paid and for how much and what steps can the taxpayer take to minimize the amount to be paid.