5/30/2022 - I am done with this. It has been in use at least once a week since December 28. There is no thinning no slowed growth. By now there should be some results, the hair is still back to above skin stubble within 24 hours  of shaving. After 6 months that means this doesn't work AT ALL. Zero stars.

5/15/2022 - I have been using this once a week for almost 5 months now.  By now, I should start seeing slower hair growth and thinner hair. That's not happening.  I am sometimes zapping twice a week at level 4.  Level 5 hurts and I'm not ready for it.  It's not showing any results.  I will update this again in 2 months.  I do expect slower results but right now we're looking at NO results.

This laser hair remover was definitely worth trying because covers a range of skin tones up to medium dark and most hair colors.  It’s an important factor as many of the at home units will only treat lighter skin tones.

What you need to know:

I am rating it for:

Hair: medium, medium-coarse, coarse

Skin:  Medium brown

Areas:  Chin, jawline, upper lip, neck and legs

Now let’s manage expectations:  This is an at-home product, it will not work at the same speed as professional machines for that price.  If professional sessions would work permanently in 6 months, I expect this to take double that time or a little more.  This little machine is costing less than a single professional treatment so I don’t expect it to work like my dermatologist’s monster unit.

It is super easy to use.  I barely read the instructions (not recommended).

The auto-zap setting is very convenient.  I prefer it to having to press the button for each inch of treatment.

I have spent thousands on laser removal at a dermatologist that specialized in people of color skin tones.  It worked meaning that the hair fell off and took longer to regrow BUT after 6 months of treatments, I stopped and not only did all the hair grow back, but some of it also grew stronger and I got more in areas that had very little before.  Now it is very likely hormonal, and I could understand new hair growth but not in the areas previously treated over months.

Week one, Level 1–daily treatment (not recommended).  I noticed some bald spots on my legs after use (probably from some of the hair being burned off.  I am doing it daily because I know that the mild zapping cannot and will not kill the hair root if left to a normal 4-week schedule.  My skin can handle it.  Do not take this as advice.

I am now at week three and Level 3 – level 2 was easy and pain-free for me.  I can feel the zapping more at Level 3, I would not consider that pain.  My facial hair is still growing at its normal rate and looking the same.  I am not expecting visible results for another 3 to 5 weeks.  I am now zapping every 3 days.

I will update this review when I have more to offer in terms of results or lack thereof.  For me, because I have so much facial hair, this is an expense I could justify whether or not it works in the long term.  It’s one of those things I had to try, because if it works, I will save thousands (that I don’t have anyway).


I'm  almost going to go out on a limb and claim that EVERY man on the face of this planet wishes they can give their women a more fulfilling experience. However, unfortunately, the libido dwindles as we age. This explains why that well-known blue pill is so popular, especially with seniors. The trouble with Viagra is that it wasn't really designed to help with erection, instead, it was a side effect of what it was meant to do. Ironically, they sell more Viagra for the purpose of erectile dysfunction than what the formula was intended for. I'm no different, if there's anything that can help me finish the marathon, I'm willing it to give it a try. BUT, I'd prefer natural ways vs something that is cooked up in the labs.

SALAMAT & Thanks to Amazon's Vine Voices Program, I came across [Best Earth Naturals  SEXUAL SUPPORT FOR MEN]. Unboxing revealed that it comes in a 30 capsules bottle, with its suggested dosage of 1 to 2 per day, this is equivalent to at most one month supply. I'm not so sure if any supplement, especially sexually, a 15- to 30 day period is enough for all the active ingredients to do its magic. However, I have given it a try, nothing to lose.

One of the key active, and therefore listed first on the bottle, ingredients is Niacin. A daily dose of niacin, also known as vitamin B3, improves erectile function in men with high cholesterol, a new study finds. The results show that the 80 men who took niacin and began the study with moderate or severe erectile dysfunction (ED) reported an improvement in their ability to maintain an erection. Another key ingredient, listed second on the bottle, is zinc. Zinc is vital to the development and function of the male sex organs. Males with zinc deficiency have been shown to have less developed testes and reduced sperm count. Zinc supplements may be used as a potential treatment for ED. Zinc helps produce key sex hormones, such as testosterone and prolactin. Third on the list is copper - Zinc is vital to the development and function of the male sex organs. Males with zinc deficiency have been shown to have less developed testes and reduced sperm count. Studies in medical journals as show that zinc supplements may be used as a potential treatment for ED as it helps produce key sex hormones, such as testosterone and prolactin. Zinc also enables the creation of the main component of prostatic fluid. In addition, there's evidence that dietary zinc may impact male sexual competency

PROS
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 * Include all the key ingredients that help ED: Niacin, Zinc and Copper
 *  Easy to take & swallow capsules
 *  All ingredients are natural & herbal
 * Made in the U.S.A (not somewhere obscure like Nigeria, or China)
 * Manufactured based on GMP-practices

CONS
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 * Too few capsules in a bottle to really determine its true effectiveness

The VERDICT
  Best Earth Naturals SEXUAL SUPPORT FOR MEN is a simple way to lift your libido naturally. It includes key ingredients that are well-known to help with erectile dysfunction issues in men. These 30-day supply comes in easy to take and swallow capsules, making it easy to stick to your regiment. However, I don't believe in magic pills, especially those that claim it does wonders. Just like I don't believe in magic pills that will help you lose weight - best way is still good genes, good diet and regular exercise, natural supplements are a complement to this philosophy. Sexual support is no different - hence, a 60 to 90 day supply would have been more realistic to properly review. For now, after a month or so, it "feels" good but I'm not sure it's mainly due to its formula or it's my regular exercises and good diet that's doing the trick.


This Natural Earth Lava Pumice Stone is the pumice stone for feet!! You will get soft hands and feet by using it. It will remove the callouses actually and provide refreshing experience to the feet. Your dead skin will be easily off by using it. Both the size and quality is great.

1) It is made up of natural earth formed volcanic lava pumice stones, so you are away from harmful toxins of synthetic pumice stones which will keep your feet safe and smooth.
2) It is ideal for pedicures as it will remove stains, corns, and dirt from feet and helps in providing the healthy glow.
3) The stones vary in sizes, shapes, and colors. But all contain natural ingredients as they are naturally picked from the earth so that their originality can be maintained.
4) It is very handy and can be easily managed so you can use it comfortably without any extra effort.

There are many other uses for the Pumice Stone as well:
1) It is multidimensional as it is used for various purposes like you can de-pill your bobbly sweaters with it.
2) Oven and hob can be cleaned by using it.
3) Dirtiest of toilets are removed by it.
4) And you can clean up pesky pet hair by it.
I did some extended research and it is not only for cleaning purposes it is also used for boosting soil’s plant power, removal for fuzzy hair, work as the cuticle tool for DIY manicures, helps in brightening the dull complexion and act as the essential oil diffuser.

To use the Pumice stone (on your feet, hands, or parts of your body) you should first thoroughly wet it in water so that it can slide easily. After that gently rub it in the circular motion over the rough-skinned area. Keep it rubbing until the dead skin is removed and you get the soft, fresh and supple skin. Rub very gently so that only the surface of the stone is touched to the skin. You should rinse and repeat the process to get the best result out of it. Now after removing dead skin use a towel to pat your skin dry. After that apply cream or oil on the area to prevent it from quick drying. Oils like coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil or any body lotion can be used to condition your skin. To keep your skin in the good and healthy state you can repeat the process as and when required.

I assure you that your feet will be free from callous, cracks and find that your feet will be much smoother than any other alternative  You can walk confidently in public with your smooth feet by using any one of the products.

This is my review for the "Foot File – Natural Earth Lava Pumice Stone – Foot Callus Remover for Feet and Hands – Ultimate Pedicure Tools, Exfoliation" by Zenda Naturals
I try to review items I need or have a strong interest in so in order I can provide a review based on a real genuine trial. My opinions and experiences with the product are an actual true reflection of my personal experiences with the item. These reviews that I write are not in any way influenced by the seller or website that the product.
Because many of the products that I review, I have not been discounted or given this product for free. I chose to review so others can see what a great product this is. I do though still try to supply as much information as I can in terms of my initial experiences with the product, and the contents of the product as well.
~Thank You


I liked the Charlie's laundry powder so well that I decided to try their other two products, too--the all-purpose cleaner and the laundry liquid.  I started using Charlie's laundry powder after reading many favorable reviews about it, first in my old top loader and then in my new HE front loader.  The laundry liquid is just as good.  All three products are excellent and actually do what they claim to do!  I would recommend all three to anyone.  They are non-toxic, coconut-based detergents that are biodegradeable and made by a small family-owned company here in the US.  They have no additives and do not leave any residues in clothes or in the washer.  Buildup of residues can be the cause of odor problems in HE front loaders.

I have used about half of the bottle of laundry liquid for entire loads, and have also used it a few times as a stain pre-treater.  It works very well, and so far I can't tell any difference in results between it and the Charlie's laundry powder, which I have used for several months.  Both of these laundry detergents will pull old suds and other residues from your clothes first, so it takes several washes of each item before you get a true picture of what they can do.  They both dissolve easily, rinse well, and leave clothes soft and very clean once all the old residues are gone.  Fabric softeners are not recommended or needed, but stain treatments and bleach are OK to use with them if desired.  I usually use only the Charlie's with excellent results.  I don't ever intend to go back to my old detergents!  Charlie's leaves no scent and the clothes just smell very clean.  It's amazing how much softer towels and jeans are after several washes with this detergent, although they took more washes to get rid of the old suds than lighter items did.  Charlie's is recommended for cloth diapers, baby clothes, and for sensitive skin.  As is also true of regular detergents, it is not a disinfectant.  It works great in regular machines as well as in HE washers.

I could use the laundry liquid from now on and be happy, but I like the Charlie's laundry powder even better, only because it is so compact, easier and less messy to measure, and cheaper to use.  One bag of the powder will do 80 loads, but the 16.9 oz. bottle of liquid will only do about 16 loads for approximately the same cost.  I'm rating it 5 stars because it works so well and has so many desirable qualities.  Use one tablespoon scoop of the powder, or two tablespoons (1 fl. oz.) of the liquid for most loads.  An advantage of the liquid is that it can double as a stain pre-treater.  It is also offered in a medium-sized container, a gallon which does 128 loads.  The powder only comes in an 80-load size cloth bag or recyclable jar, and a huge 5-gallon bucket size which does over a thousand loads.  Both are excellent products, really just personal preference for a powder or a liquid.  The Charlie's all-purpose cleaner is also a good pre-treater as well as for general cleaning.

You can find the ingredients for all three products and more technical info than you probably need on the [...] site.  There is also detailed info for using it in hard water, on cloth diapers, for allergies, etc.  Their customer service is great, and if you email a question or comment you'll get a quick response.  I am hooked on these products.


I bought this scale to go with my Fitbit app. I was so excited when it finally arrived because I use my Fitbit everyday and looked forward to the convenience of the compatible scale. However, after almost 2 hours, and following the set-up instructions to a "T," I still couldn't connect to my WiFi. I contacted FItbit, who are always extremely friendly, but couldn't solve my issue. They escalated my case, and I was contacted via email by an "expert." They gave me the following instructions to troubleshoot (See below in quotes). Quite frankly, it's not worth my time to contact my internet service provider (which is always a minimum of 2 hours for anything) to confirm the first requirements. Secondly, even if I was comfortable separately the 2.4 and 5GHz into unique channels, if it still didn't work, check out the questions they ask. Based on the password questions, it sounds like the next step would be to change my WiFi password. Why should I have to go through all of this? This product should just work. I shouldn't need to be an IT Expert to get this to work. Take this product off the market until you improve it.  I'm returning the product and going with another brand. Save yourself time and trouble, pay less for a better product. (This is the first bad review I've written but that's how strongly I feel that this is a waste of money).

"We want to let you know that  in order the Aria can connect to your WiFi the network must have these requirements:
- Wireless 802.11b (Note: most routers are capable of 802.11b, but not necessarily configured this way). Also Note that if your router is a dual-band router, you should separate the 2.4 and 5 GHz into unique channels, and connect specifically to the 2.4GHz, which allows for 802.11b. If you're not sure about this advise you'll need to contact your local internet service provider.
- WEP/WPA/WPA2 personal security
- Automatic (DHCP) IP setup (static IP configuration not supported)

After making sure it has the requirements above, try to set up your Aria again. You can do this by proceeding through either of the setup methods detailed at: http://fitbit.link/nncet, in which you'll find all requirements needed besides the listed above. You can also watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/.

If you encounter difficulty during this process, we recommend clearing your browser's cache and cookies, turning your router off for 30 seconds, turning your router back on, and attempting setup again. If you're still unable to connect your Aria, please provide us with the following information so that we can assist you further:

1. At what point in the scale setup process do you run into trouble? Please let us know of any error messages you've encountered on the scale or your computer/mobile device.
2. How far is the scale from your router?
3. Do you use any wireless extenders on your network or more than one router?
4. Does your WiFi password exceed 31 characters or spaces?
5. Do your WiFi password and your WiFi's name include any non-alphanumeric characters (such as ! or &)?
6. Were you able to confirm that your router is configured in 802.11b protocol?
7. What is the make and model of your router? Is your router a dual-band router?
8. Do you use any firewalls or MAC filtering?
9. Additionally, kindly provide a photo of your Fitbit Aria's model and serial number located in the battery compartment."


ok in short summary:  feels firm but is soft enough to sit on an egg and not crack the egg surprisingly. 1.25" thick, supports my 225lb weight, after long sitting perioids in car and office playing games and doing i.t. work, i haven't had tailbone or coccyx strain/pain. and its not heat producing. hav sat in chairs or cushions that trap and generate heat after while.

so more in depth thoughts and blabber:

i love this cushion more than other cushions. most are foam. but its not hot it breathes. I tried sitting on an egg even tho this is 1.25" not the 2inch and the egg didn't crack. i did it slowly carefully but leaned back and raised my arms and legs to make sure my weight was on my buttocks and this thing is soft enough to conform to the pressure of an egg without cracking it. I'm 5' 6" / 7" and a bit hefty at 225lbs. so i'm not a light weight. granted the egg was in my butt crack which has a ... well crack or space to give, but i tried same thing with egg on a normal couch recliner chair with egg in a sandwhich baggy and that egg cracked and exploded.
I slept on this as well just to see. i like firmer and fuller pillows , i'm a side sleeper , and threw this on top of a very thin pillow. its actually firm probably too firm for most people's heads my head didn't sink. this is very supportive of a lot of weight.
I sat on this in my car and my office chair and i can tell i'm physically sitting higher like my knees almost hit bottom of my steering wheel in car and i definitely sit a lil higher. so this cushions and raises your body a good inch or so. but soft enough to site on an egg carefully without having issue.
I would say its safe to assume if you're lighter in weight the 1" or thinner might support your body. i'm 225lbs and this 1 & quarter" thick supports my sitting weight fine.
My office chair and sometimes in my car i get that Tailbone/Coccyx strain and pain. so this cushion , for me, is for providing long term sitting cushion and comfort and relive pressure and pain for me. i do I.T. work and sometimes work on my computer remotely all day, shop all day, and play games ... all in one day so this last week this thing has had a lot of use for one week.
I did stretch this thing out and grabbing the ends and pulling apart, this thing stretches good. the material is like a firm jelly material. doesn't feel like typical anything really. but i've enjoyed it.
i think this thing doesn't feel as soft as it is but it supports nicely and cushiony enough but feels  a lil firm but so far haven't had that pain in my coccyx so i'm happy so far so good and its not hot. i live in houston its like 85-95 but feels like 95-105 with 200% humidity so i didn't want a cushion you feel as being hot and didn't want something that goes flat but can support me since i'm a bit over weight actually and i sit a lot. but no pain in the butt after long sitting period is a double!


I have (and love) an Oral B electric toothbrush. It's the kind that spins the head, it's older, it only gets a day out of a charge, and someday it will die. This toothbrush came up in my Vines queue, and I thought I'd try it as a possible replacement - with my old brush (purchases in 2011), it's just a matter of time. In the meantime, I thought I could use this as a travel toothbrush as I travel extensively for business.

First, though, the issue of the vibrating toothbrush (this kind) versus the spinny kind (my old brush); They both seem fine, but it seems like the spinny one is more rigorous. It just happened that I was at the dentist last week for a cleaning and checkup, so I asked. First of all, my dentist and hygienist both said the fact that I am brushing extensively is obvious, so an attaboy there. Second, my dentist explained that the studies he has read say there is no difference whatsoever between the two types, so pick the one you like. Finally, he said the biggest benefit is the timer that lets you know when 30 seconds are up so you brush each quadrant of your mouth for 30 seconds, and your total mouth for 2 minutes. In fact, he said, if you used a regular toothbrush for two minutes it would likely be as good as either of these types. The problem is that the average person (according to my dentist) when told to brush for 2 minutes without a timer brushes for 37 seconds. Enlightening!

So I tried this brush, and it's great. The default settings work just fine for me, but you can dial back the intensity. Remember, I'm used to an electric toothbrush, but you may need to acclimate. It holds a charge for as long as I've tried it (4 days), but I'm not sure that's an issue; the charging base is tiny so you can take it with you if you travel or use it as a holder when home. I like that the unit shuts off after 2 minutes; if you want to brush longer, have at it; just hit the on button again.

Another thing I was concerned with was the replacement heads; my initial thought was that I would have preferred the option of buying heads locally, so I went to my local drug store and bought a couple of different heads to see if they would fit. While they looked similar, none fit, so unless you find one I didn't you have to buy them on Amazon. That being said, a 2-pack of store-brand replacement heads cost $16, while a "HIEIE Electric Toothbrush Replacement Brush Heads Refill, 4 Count" only costs $10.99. This negated my objection; if you're concerned these may not be available someday, stock up, they're cheap!

I also like the carrying case, although it would have been nice if the brush heads snapped in a little tighter (they rattle around) and if there was a place to store the little charger base "puck". And, if you want a good laugh, take a look at the owner's manual - it's full of typos and bad translations. Things like "Battery can not be replaced by self, can only be replaced by authorized by our Maintenance Center or Manufactory professional person. Nonprofessionals are prohibited to remove the product". Do yourself a favor and read the manual. It's short, and it's a hoot!

In summary, it appears to be well made, works well, is dentist approved (my dentist, at least), is inexpensive, comes with a nifty case, and replacement heads are reasonable (I just ordered some). I recommend this and could see buying another one to have a home one and travel one. Highly recommended.


I ordered this sheet after listening to Clint Ober on a teleseminar.. I did some research and decided it made very good sense. I still think it makes sense, but I can't honestly say the sheet has made any difference in my overall health or sleep patterns. I totally feel that I have wasted a lot of money.
I do go barefoot most of the time (since I work from home I can do that).. So I'm walking on the ground all the time barefoot in warmer months. However, living in northern Michigan, there are many months when that isn't possible. I really thought this sheet would help the most during those winter months..
I purchased it last fall, slept on it all winter, but honestly, it doesn't seem to have done a single thing for me. I tested my outlets with the tester provided to make sure we have proper grounding, and we do, but just can't say I felt any difference. In fact, I took it off my bed about 6 weeks ago and forgot about it until I just received a notice for a teleseminar with Clint Ober as a guest. That's when I realized I hadn't even slept with this sheet for weeks and hadn't noticed any difference at all.
I did contact Clint Ober about this and said that I didn't feel it was doing any thing for me. He asked if I had washed it with bleach or harsh detergents, which I hadn't. He asked if I'd used fabric softener on it, and I had, once, because the directions don't actually warn you not to do so (or at least the ones I received didn't. I found out by listening to another teleseminar he was on)..He said using softener on it once shouldn't hurt it at all. He said I should check to make sure it's connected correctly. It's hooked up the only way it can be, so I assume yes it is. He said I should probably have it checked to make sure it's working.. But other than the tester sent with the sheet to check your outlet, I have no idea how one goes about testing the sheet itself to make sure it's working????? I did ask about that but never received a reply.
At 57, I have many achy joints, especially in the winter months, which did make me think grounding makes sense. When it's warm out and I'm barefoot most of the time, I do feel less achy.. However, the sheet did not seem to help in that area. I also have thyroid problems...saw no difference. And I developed psorisis on my leg over the winter while using it. Had never had it before in my life...I used other, much less expensive alternative solutions to cure the psorisis, but have to question, if this sheet is so good for us, how did I develope something I'd never had before while using it?
All in all, I think there are a lot of other health alternatives out there that are a lot cheaper that will probably work better for you. I hate to say that, I really do, because I so wanted this to be a wonderful investment... The book does have a lot of good info in it. My advice, buy just the book, then spend as much time as you can walking barefoot outside, even if it's only 15 minutes a day.. It's free, and you'll get more out of it than sleeping on this sheet.


I found this company on Amazon and actually ended up ordering from their website instead (they'll mix the flavors for you) but wanted to leave a review to address some of the things I saw people saying on here.

1) Some people were complaining that the beef protein "foams up" a bit when blending and that "true" beef protein would NEVER do that. I'm not a food scientist who knows the answer to these things, but I have tried other organic, 100% no filler beef protein shakes in the past and they did froth a bit just like this one does. So...I'm going to say a bit of frothing is normal lol. I don't think froth means that all these companies are liars who put sawdust filler in the product :D

2) Some people were complaining that they HAD to mix the flavoring in my hand (which is apparently waaay more physical activity than they're used to). So here's my thoughts:

a) Go order off their website and they'll mix it for you! Problem solved.... :D
b) If you want to pay a lot more money, there are plenty of other preflavored options out there for you, which brings me to my next point of:
c) The company saves money by not having to create an infinite amount of flavor/protein combos and store them alllllllllll which in turn saves YOU (yes, you, the consumer) money in the form of a less expensive but good quality product. If you were wanting to throw away all your dollars on an expensive protein drink, you probably wouldn't have hit the "sort by price" button that got you to this product, am I right?? :D
d) Maybe it's just me, but I'm not sure why some people are complaining that you get the option to CHOOSE your own custom protein base and additives and flavors. Like..........wouldn't you be excited to be able to customize what you want rather than being stock with a stock item? I really liked the ability to customize my drink, personally.
e) Some people were complaining that they didn't "like" a certain flavor (and to them I say: go pick another flavor then and don't dump the whole container in before trying it! It's super cheap and you can pick lots of flavors so why wouldn't you?) and were complaining that ALL the company's flavors weren't available on Amazon (and for those folks, I can say: um, go to their website directly and pick whatever you want??).

Honestly I'm very happy with what I got. I went directly to their website and picked out my protein base and my additives and my flavors. Some people complained that the flavors were too light (and some people complained that the flavors were too strong, thereby reminding us that you can't please everyone and your opinion is definitely an opinion and not fact) so I chose to go "heavy" on one of my flavors BECAUSE I could then just add more water to the drink if I needed to tone it down. (OOO another point! Your drink flavor too strong? ADD water! Your drink flavor too weak? Add LESS water? Magic...... You're not forced to use a specific fl oz ratio; you can customize what works best for you lol).

I even ended up getting a second container with a premade recipe that I thought looked good and I ended up liking that one too!

All in all, this is a really affordable, good quality product that allows for a lot of customization (particularly on their website).


First... the most disappointing aspects...

This is not a white noise machine.  It has a variety of noise settings.  I found some of them prevented me from relaxing.  I certainly wouldn't use it to help me sleep.  The first/default noise actually sounded like the unit's sound system was broken, and I perceived noises that sounded like voices.  The water and storm noises were anything but calming.  Some of the sound settings bother my dog.  She whines when I play them.  But that's okay as I don't find them relaxing.  The water sounds... one sounds like water is flooding, the other sounds like the sink is dripping.  The lullaby sounds might sooth a baby, or it might keep them up as they're not soothing to me.

The description says "USB Charging".  That would imply to me that there is a battery that can be charged.  But, not only isn't there a battery, but there isn't anywhere to add batteries.  That makes this almost useless as a "travel" device.  You have to connect this via the USB cable to a phone charger or computer.  There is a hole next to the USB-C socket.  It looks like it might be an alternative power socket, or for an external speaker.  There isn't anything on the unit to describe what it's for, and there isn't anything in the "User Manual"

I used quotes around "User Manual" above.  I don't expect too much documentation as the buttons and usage are pretty intuitive.  However, what is being called the user manual is a 3x4 inch piece of paper.  One side has a picture of the unit and some specifications. The other side has the warranty information and a very brief (one or two word) description of the buttons.

I don't actually find anything positive to say about this "White Noise Machine".

Update (2-4-2022):  I thought I would give an honest attempt to use the "White Noise Machine" to aid in sleeping.  Based on how I felt about the sounds while I was awake, I felt there might be one or two settings that might useful as white noise.

I was surprised.  The two noise settings I thought might be useful actually weren't.  White noise is supposed to be constant and consistent.  Most of the noise settings of this unit have a lot of variability in both pitch and volume, making them totally useless.  There was one noise setting, I would describe as crickets and frogs that did have more consistent and constant sounds.  It reminds me of what my yard sounds like during the summer.  As the result, I was able to fall asleep faster.

The volume settings on this White Noise Machine aren't sufficient.  If you're trying to sleep in a construction zone, and you're using a white noise machine to block that level of noise, this might be sufficiently loud.  I don't need it to be that loud.  I only need to mask the pops and creaks that my house makes.  I was not able to set the volume low enough.  I had to cover it with a towel to muffle the sound as the lowest volume setting was too loud.

It's still unclear to me why this unit wouldn't come with it's own power supply.  The specs call for a 5V 1.0A supply.  Most of my older phone chargers are smaller, lower power.  I was able to find one that provided 5V 1.0A.  It's a good thing I kept that charger when I got rid of that phone.


The reason I got this is because I have been using cholesterol supplements for ever and have yet to see solid improvements. Also I have been wanting to try red yeast rice but hesitant as its potency all depends on the quality you get. This being an American company gave me hopes of the real deal. Now those who follow my reviews know my main deal is skin care and supplements so lets dig in.

Most of these ingredients I have tried in the past and I will discuss those first. My cholesterol was around 250. I Started taking supplements and got it around 220. I cut down on my carbs and got it around 200. So here is the thing in all honesty to remember. Some lucky ones can take this brand or that brand and they really have a 20% or better improvement. They are not lying. But that specific ingredient may not work for you. Especially if it was a fake or tainted or lower than what the bottle stated. Luckily for you as you have stumbled on this brand and it's a family owned American made product. And it's a fully loaded weapon for cholesterol. It's got it all. Just keep in mind each person is different and if you have genetic cholesterol as my Dr suspects ( as I am 59' at 155 pounds and eat like a rabbit) this can be challenging.

So with the ingredients I am familiar with ( as far a cholesterol goes) in extreme brevity here is what they do in extreme simplicity. And too with the exception of red yeast rice many studies say yes it helps and many studies say no ! ( I think that goes to prove my theory on the individual body make up differences)

Policosanols- reduce the stickiness of cholesterol and prevent the oxygen with reacting to make LDL. These are sugar fatty alcohols.
Phytosterols- They are so much in structure like Cholesterol they actually compete with it for absorption this reducing cholesterol absorption
Co-enzyme co-Q10- I take a ton of this and have been doing so for decades. It supplies oxygen to increase the metabolic energy creation process.. I suppose the theory is burning glucose ? It also protects the heart.
Artichoke leaf- It contains luteolin that prevents cholesterol forming and also encourages the body to rid itself of cholesterol.

Now the new ones
Guggul- this blocks cholesterol absorption ( lot a good studies on this one)
Chromium- This metabolizes carbs ( that have/lead to cholesterol) and also helps with depression from carb deficiency. Interestingly lower levels of Chromium lead to higher levels of cholesterol.
Last red yeast rice extract- Its actually proven to work ! IF it has monacolin k in it ! Unfortunately Big Pharma got involved so now some red yeast rice has none of it in it. I called the company and was told it does have some in it. And having some is of course better than none.

I must add too, most of these ingredients have helped people to loose weight. Some studies support that !
Warning do not mega dose as some of these ingredients could hurt your liver. The recommended dose is fine.

I have had no sides taking these and the capsules were easy to swallow.

So as you see, its a full deck ! And too our guys are getting killed by cheap fakes and misleading/toxic supplements from over seas. This is a family owned business from the friendly people in the great state of Texas. So yes all 5 stars for a formula (as they say in Texas) that aint messing around ! I hope this may have been helpful.


I have very sensitive skin and am prone to breakouts and blackheads, so I was interested to see if the ChiTronic 5 Multi-Function Facial Skin Care Electric Massager Scrubber would work for me. The Mia facial scrubber brush is way out of my price range, so I wanted to give this brush a try. The Brush itself is very pretty, pink and white, and is very light, which makes it easier to use. It came with 5 attatchments, a scrubber, a soft foam like sponge, a rough exfoliating buffer, a massager, and an incredibly buttery soft polisher.

I decided to try the scrubber first, and then follow with the polisher. I rinsed my face, and then dotted face wash on my fave. I used the scrubber brush on low and avoided my cheeks since the scrubber is pretty intense and my cheeks are very sensitive. My face felt tingly, soft, and incredibly clean after. I washed the cleanser off of my face and used the polisher on my clean wet face for one minute on low. It felt like heaven. My skin felt like I had gotten a real facial.

I gave my skin a rest for a day and then tried the buffer. I wet my face and dotted face wash on my skin. I only used the exfoliating buffer on the low setting on my nose, forehead and chin, as those are the least sensitive areas on my face. It was a bit too rough for me, even on the low setting, but I think that's only because I have such sensitive skin. My boyfriend tried it and loved the buffer the most out of all the attachments. He said it made his skin fell, "like a baby's butt." haha. I used the foam attachment after using the buffer, and I did like it, but I prefer the polisher much more.

I gave my skin another day of rest and decided to try the massager attachment next. I wet my face, dotted cleanser on it, and used the face scrubber brush first. Then with my face still damp, I used the massager on high. It felt a bit odd at first, but after I was done, my skin felt like it was extremely clean and refreshed.

I like the scrubber brush, the skin polisher, and massager attachments the best. When I use all 3 in the same session, it seriously feels like you have gotten a facial. My skin is clean, tingly, soft, and bright. I pretty much stick to those 3 attachments and use them 3-4 times a week. If I notice any dry spots, I'll bust out the exfoliating attachment, and it takes care of them right away.

The only downside to the ChiTronic 5 is that it's battery operated, so I can't take it in the shower, and I have to be careful using it around water. Other than that, its really surprised me. I was afraid that most of the attachments, especially the scrubber, were going to be too rough on my skin. It is MUCH softer than it looks in pictures, trust me. My skin is softer and more clear since I started using it a month ago. It feels like a nice treat when I use it, like I am taking time to pamper myself in just a few minutes.

In summary, definitely try this out before shelling out big bucks on the Mia, I am SO glad I did!


I have read 100% of the Amazon reviews on this product.X001F3RDGV. Also all questions and the responses. I phoned Amazon four times and 10+ tried to phone the Nature Bell at 1-858-999-6857. Each time the recording said, the person you are trying to reach is not available, please try again later. Amazon attempted to call and the phone just rang. Amazon customer service stated they have no manner in which to contact naturebell. All I could learn was they have been a business for approximately two years. I read the information on Amazon as well as the attached label to the container. The first thing is the information is in conflict The label States a serving is one scoop which is 3 grams or a half a teaspoon. It states 85 servings. Then above their phone number it has the direction, take 2 scoops daily with meals. Is the label telling me take a scoop at one meal mean plus a second? The math with one scoop is 85 servings. With two scoops it is either 85 meals or 85 meals spread out over 42.5 days. They make statements that conflict with each other such as high in B-complex, C, E, high in proteins, and other listed ingredients. It is strange that the contents on the label have 2 g protein, 7% C,  With two scoops, according to their label you will get 200% of vitamin K but is it K1 or K2. If you eat broccoli and spinach you already get a healthy amount  and K1 and K2 serve different purposes. A number of customers make medical statements that are unlikely. The blood pressure reduction is an example. The neglect to include scoops as mentioned in questions is a source of both concern and confusion. If you also take vitamins there is a good chance they contain vitamin K. The recommended amount on the labeling is a total of one teaspoon per day (2 X 3 g = 1 tspn. But in the confused responses people are taking 6 times the recommended amount of powder or 1,200 % of Vitamin K + whatever they ingest from vitamins and foods. The label states certified by Organic Certifiers. Is that in CA? Amazon told me to use two teaspoons but that may be from customer responses. If it is from a purveyor that conflicts with the labeling. I am guessing since the scoop is 3 g that the missing scoop is 1/2 tspn. If we are to use 1 tspn why is the scoop half teaspoon? Is wheat grass Kosher? Why is the Kosher symbol U not used? Wheatgrass is not a fruit, meat, dairy product. How is wheat grass whole leaf? I am merely adding information on August 14. Prior to my review I attempted many times to call the two listed phone numbers but they don't answer or allow for a person to leave a message. I was able to send an email and have to think they received it more than a month ago. I base that on the email not being returned as undeliverable. I spoke to Amazon many times and they indicated they have no way of contacting NatureBell.<br />I went over all that I have said in my first mid-August review. More than one of the always excellent Amazon customer service people understood the math on the number of servings was half as claimed. I am surprised that Amazon as of this minute has it as Amazon choice. Based on sales volume or unclear and conflicting information?


I am the last person on Earth to ask about beauty advice. I grew up as a tomboy, and to a certain degree, I still am one. I wear makeup maybe once a year, more often if there is a wedding or other special event. So when I was asked to review the Lovely Lashes Eyelash Curler (or LLEC, for short), I figured that I would give it a try, just to do something different. So, without further ado, here is my review:

Construction

The Lovely Lashes Eyelash Curler by Izy Trends, in terms of function, is no different than other eyelash curlers on the market. They operate by inserting your finger and thumb into the handles; spread the arms apart to open the guillotine-style press that curls your eyelashes, and pinch the handles together to bring the base of the curler up to the top metal portion, closing the guillotine and pressing your eyelashes into a curl.

In terms of durability, the LLEC feels durable and is comfortable to use. It weighs in at 0.8 ounces (22 grams) and has a solid construction at the joints that appear to be able to withstand frequent use. The handles have a rubber insert along the inside of the loops so that your fingers and thumb do not press against the bare metal (which many other brands do, sometimes leaving a mark). Finally, the lower half of the press that is used to curl the lashes is lined with a rubber strip that helps the lashes to curl more gently (as opposed to eyelash curlers that have only metal, which can sometimes damage the hairs). The LLEC includes a spare strip should anything happen to the first one.

Usage

I have a disease called Sjogrën’s Syndrome, which is basically a more severe form of dry eye (as well as other mucous membranes). As a result, any type of mascara, eye liner, or eye shadow getting into my eyes is bad juju. So while I don’t wear makeup, when I do I am limited in what I can use. An eyelash curler is definitely something that I want to keep in my arsenal, so I made sure to use the LLEC every day for three weeks.

Pros:
• Works best when the eyelashes are wet; immediately after washing your face or a shower is ideal.
• I was able to curl every eyelash, even down to the corners of my eye, with no discomfort.
• The curl on both eyes was consistent and even, so I didn’t have to worry about a lopsided look.
• The LLEC cleaned up easily with no stains or other residue; I didn’t even need water at times.

Cons:
• Manipulating the LLEC to the correct angle to get to the corners takes a bit of practice. While it isn’t painful, it does require getting used to positioning the curler so that it grabs just the eyelashes without pulling on your eyelid.
• While the extra rubber pad is a nice touch, it is small and potentially VERY easy to lose.

Overall

The Lovely Lash Eyelash Curler is a solid product that is constructed well and performs exactly as promised. It is comfortable to use and includes an extra pad to extend the life of its guillotine-style curling press, and when combined with the Lifetime Warranty offered by the manufacturer, it makes the LLEC a great value. Whether you eschew mascara due to cost or because of a health issue like I have, the Lovely Lash Eyelash Curler will enable you to have eyelashes that will bring attention to your beautiful eyes without the price tag of expensive eye-related cosmetics. Just be prepared for all of the compliments!


I was bitten by a tick with a target shaped rash early July of this year (2018). Due to past history of spinal injuries, and auto immune issues, Lyme Disease set in quickly with very difficult symptoms. After one cycle of Doxycycline it was better for about a week, then it returned with vengeance. Second round of Doxycycline didn’t work and the next step with western medicine would’ve been long term and serious antibiotics in both oral and possibly intravenous forms.

I came across this formula while reading Dr. Will Rawls M.D.’s book “Unlocking Lyme” which detailed how various herbs work with both the infections and the symptoms with excellent scientific explanations. The herbs in this formula are all listed (minus stevia) but it’s missing Andrographis if you want to follow Stephen Buhner’s protocol which is also recommended in Dr. Rawls’ book.  I opted to start this formula plus andrographis while I was still finishing up my second cycle of Doxycycline. My body did go through herxing. Started with 1 dose per day, eventually increased to 2, now I am on 3-5 doses per day. When I was herxing, I was sweating profusely all day long. My sheets stunk of sweat that didn’t smell like me. The sweat must’ve been pretty toxic as my sheets also started to deteriorate when I wished them a couple times later. As soon as I started taking this formula, I could feel my brain functioning more clearly. I still got winded easily, but I was not exhausted to the point of dysfunction any more. It was a gradual process to recover out of the fatigue. And my physical pain also began to subside. My flexibility actually increased and got better than before Lyme (I lost quite a bit of flexibity due to my spinal injuries). This is because of the anti-inflammatory and immune boosting qualities of these herbs. But I still had swollen joints and pain if I ate too much starch/gluten/sugar/dairy. After running a test for rheumatoid arthritis and it came back negative, I started a gluten-free, low starch, low sugar and low dairy diet 3 weeks ago. In the past 3 weeks, I lost 8 lb. I have never been able to lose weight this fast my whole life. I have gone on similar food regimen before, and I was lucky if I lost 0.8 lb per week. I can see these herbs are repairing my internal system, and my body is absorbing nutrients differently therefore eliminating the need to store fat.

I started with the 2 oz package, and it was okay when I was ramping up the dosage. I ordered the largest loose powder package to follow suit, it looks like I’ll be through with it in the next 2 weeks again. (I am dosing 3-5 days everyday). I dilute it with a small amount of hot water then mixed with a little bit of cold water, and down it like a shot. It’s not pleasant but it’s not intolerable. I also ordered the vegan capsules. For some reason I get constipated when I use the capsules, so I am sticking with the powder. But the capsules are very convenient when I need to be out of the house for a while.

I am planning on continuing this formula plus the andrographis for 6 months in the high dosage. I am not sure what I would do after. I am glad my body is healing. Hope this information is helpful.


I believe this is one of the best purchases I have made! This is what I discovered about the product and using it:

(1)- One roller is included with the product. It listed as extra course, so I was a bit worried that it would be too abrasive and that I might use it in such a way that it would make my feet feel tender. It was just fine. It is not nearly as abrasive as I feared. In fact, if your feet are very bad you may even want to consider ordering a replacement roller [refill] that is even more course.
(2)- I had thought I might need the cone shaped attachments that can be purchased as a separate accessory in order to do the area around my toes. I did not need them. The roller that comes with the product gets close enough and works fine.
(3)- Since the roller was not excessively abrasive, I decided to do my hands also. It worked great! I even learned how to get close to my nails and smooth the rough skin around them.
(4)- It is good to use lotion after use. I had considered the cream that the company offers to put on the feet after removing calluses. I did not get that, but instead used the Gold Bond Ultimate lotion that I already had and it works well for me.
(5)- The only reason I did not give the product a perfect rating was the cord. I thought since the information about the product said 'corded' that it mean the cord was made permanently into the product. It is not. It uses a cord that is similar to the type that would be used to charge a device and the portion that plugs into the electrical receptacle also has the same type end that almost every rechargeable devises have [not just the standard prong like for a lamp]. When I first received the product I thought perhaps they had sent me a rechargeable callus remover, but they did not because the one I got only works with the cord in it, as the product I ordered stated. The cord itself does not bother me because I knew it would be there. What has bothered me is that it sometimes comes out of the device while I am using it. No big deal--I can plug it in again, but I am concerned that over time as the cord comes out more frequently and is plugged in more and more, that it will be difficult to keep it in. But if it does, I will figure a way to tape it onto the device somehow. (5) A very important thing I learned is that it is best to put something such as a towel under your feet when using the product. Especially in your initial uses there will be a lot of dust!
(6)- I am glad I did not get a battery operated model. Not having to replace them saves money.
(7)- Even with the cord issue I mentioned, I am still glad I got the corded product because I can store it in a drawer out of sight when I am done with it. When I am ready to use the product it is always ready for use since it never has to be charged.
(8)- The cord that comes with it is about 6 feet long. For me, that is adequate, but if not, it could always be plugged into an extension cord. (8)- The product head can be rinsed under running water [do not immerse in water].
(9)- Taking the roller out is very easy. All you do is slide a button on the side of the product and remove the roller.
(10)- A very small brush comes with the product to dust off the roller. But after using the product a week, I remove the roller and scrub it with an old toothbrush using soapy water. I then put it on a paper towel for several hours to make sure it is dry before I store the product.
(11)- I love this product and I have decided that I won't ever be without one of these devices again!


You are about to read the most honest and real review about this product here.  Please proceed...

Let me start off by saying that I'm not a fitness model, trainer nor work for GNC.  I'm just a regular guy who works a Monday-Friday job and has the weekends off and goes out and has fun.  I don't eat a lot of junk but I love my buffalo and blue cheese along with some deli sandwiches.  I do consume alcohol a few times a week and I'm a pretty social guy.

That being said, once or twice a year I'll purchase a cleanse to detox my body.  I think it's a good idea for everyone to do this to clean out all of the toxins in your body from all the bad food you've eaten all year, alcohol intake along with all the drug and medications that you consumed.  Remember this, to COMPLETELY detox your body, you will have to at least perform a 2 week cleanse.  A 30 Day cleanse is optimal but please don't think an overnight or 2-Day cleanse is going to detox your body.  That's incorrect. It takes time for everyone's body to flush out all of the bad toxins and start fresh again.

I honestly didn't have high hopes losing a lot of weight with this product but I did lose a little.  When I started this cleanse, I was overall in pretty good shape.  I lift weights regularly 4-5 times a week and perform cardio with my workout regimen. I'm 5'11 weighed 208 lbs when I started the cleanse.  After the two weeks, I dropped down to about 203 lbs.  So I only lost 5 lbs but that was mainly due to the strict organic consumption of food that I was eating, not the cleanse. I really didn't suffer from any side effects except for the second phase of the cleanse.  If you read reviews about this product, many will state the same.  It was minor and that was just your body reacting to the natural herbs of the cleanse.  That feeling means your cleanse is doing its job.

Overall, the product DOES work.  Regardless of all the negatives out there, you're going to find that with pretty much every single cleanse here on Amazon or out in the internet.  Body cleanses outcomes are going to be different for everyone.  If you follow the instructions for the cleanse and eat exactly what it says then you will see a significant difference.  If you don't follow the cleanse strict nutrition and eat junk and consume alchohol everyday then yea, this product will NOT work for you nor any other cleanse.  Its simple folks, follow the instructions for two weeks out of your life for a healthier you.

I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5 because the cleanse really didn't "Wow" me as I thought it would.  Again, this product DOES work but I only lost 5 lbs and the Probiotic Complex dose should've been higher.  If this product had the Probiotic Complex at 25 billion CFU's instead of 12.5, then you would see 5 stars there.  If you're not familiar with what a Probiotic Complex is then I highly suggest you Google it and read why it's important for your cleanse or just in general. [[ASIN:B00C40VD00 GNC Preventive Nutrition Advanced Complete Body Cleansing 14 Day Program 14 days]]

I hope this review helped everyone out!


I'm an ER nurse and can tell you how big of a difference good quality vs bad quality scissors are. For the first year of my job I had cheap scissors. I couldn't cut splinting material, clothes off patients or anything else thicker than paper. I've owned about 5 pairs of scissors over the last 7 years as a nurse and can attest to quality.

Princess Care Scissors:
These are great scissors. Just 3 days ago I cut jeans off a trauma patient. They cut like butter through the pant legs, the belt area that has multiple layers of material required a little more pressure, but they cut through it fairly easily. My coworker who was getting the other side was only halfway up that pant leg when I got done. After she asked where I got my scissors. I have used these for fiberglass splinting material and they work like a champ with that as well. I cut through a thick stack of post its as well for a picture demonstration.

Why trauma shears?:
In case you're not familiar with trauma shears they are bent for a safer, more convenient cutting angle. There is a flat area on the tip that sits against the skin, so there's little chance of actually cutting skin if held parallel to the skin. There's also no sharp tip that could puncture the skin. They are handy for first aid kits and anyone in the medical field or anyone doing home wound care.

Sizes:
These come in two sizes. The 7.5" is what I recommend for ER and EMS, it's what I'm holding in the post it pictures and the 3rd picture. It can accommodate my thumb in the top, pointer finger in the divot stabilizing the scissors and my last 3 fingers pushing to get a strong cut. The 5.5" are great for cutting bandaging and light clothes, it's what I'm holding in the last picture. It takes longer to cut clothes off since the blade is a little shorter and the handle smaller, which in a trauma or cardiac/respiratory arrest seconds are valuable. With the smaller one my thumb fits in the top, my pointer stabilizes them and my 3rd and 4th fingers go in the bottom loop. My pinky is free. This slightly decreases the force I can use in cutting. If you're debating sizes I would go with the bigger, but that's just my bias I guess. When I pull them out of my "holster" I guess I'd call it (a hemostat on my shirt with tape around the top and scissors put in the tape hole). The larger ones just go right on my hand, the smaller it takes a few extra seconds to position with my fingers in the right spot.  .

Overall, I love these trauma shears. Out of all the sets I've owned these are tied for first place for my favorite. I had a pair of black on black that I loved as well, but I left them at work one day and they disappeared. These cut just as well as those. Remember to label your scissors! They get lost/stolen very easily and in work settings a lot of people have the same/similar shears. Princess Care sent me a few sets for testing and review purposes. I never let that influence how I rate or review products. I always use products and evaluate them honestly based on their quality and function. These are just great shears that are doing a wonderful job.


This Eye Massager comes with a heat function, Bluetooth, as well as built in speaker that plays prerecorded sounds from the unit. The eye massager gives audible voice commands letting you know what the current program is being played at the time. You can also use the Bluetooth mode to play your own music you’ve got on your cell phone or other supported device you might have.

The eye massager part that sits around your eye sockets and forehead is made out of silicone “nodes” that’s “suppose” to feel good. I didn’t find the silicone to feel comfortable at all around my eye sockets! To me the silicon is way to hard! On the outside of the eye massager you’ll find a LED Screen that’s pretty easy to operate. The screen shows your current working mode, heat, battery power, and Bluetooth or current music you’ve got set up to play.

This eye massager comes with an adjustable strap to fit it to your head. The description claims this unit is light weight, However, it’s Bulky as well as heavy once you’ve got it strapped to your head/face. The battery life seems pretty good as it hasn’t gone down much with multiple  uses. The eye massager charges with a Type-C cable(included) which is pretty standard nowadays with a lot of items.

I had to adjust the head strap of this eye massager multiple times trying to find the best fit that didn’t cause pain prior to even using it. In order to try to help take some of the weight off of my face while wearing this eye massager I reclined in my chair. Doing that does help take the pressure and weight off your nose but in order to obtain any actual pressure around your eye sockets you’ve got to make the head strap tight. If the head strap isn’t tight on your head the massage “nodes” don’t even touch the area around your eye sockets! By making the strap so tight to even begin use of this eye massager, it begins with pain and discomfort before you even start using it, DEF NOT IDEAL!

Once the eye massager is on, you’ve got to use a finger to try to navigate to the small button on the unit (which you can’t see since your eyes are covered) to push to turn on the device. Once you stumble around to locate the start button and then press it, the massager will tell you what mode you’re on. The volume for that function is LOUD! I was never able to find where, or if, there’s a volume button to either mute that loud voice or at least turn it down! Then comes the “built in music” or “peaceful built in sounds”. I found none of the built in music or built in sounds peaceful at all. The sounds only play for a few seconds and then all you hear is the gears of the “nodes” turning and grinding, DEF NOT PEACEFUL!

I gave this eye massager Multiple try’s to get use to it as well as to try to enjoy using it. After using this eye massager for the first TWO TIMES within ten minutes of being finished I got Bad Headaches! For the next Four Times of use over a couple of days the headaches weren’t as bad after using it but I did still got headaches, that’s def NOT Peaceful or Comfortable at all for anyone!

There’s no way I could ever recommend this eye massager to anyone until there’s some improvements to what all I’ve mentioned in this review. I REALLY wanted this eye massager to work for me and I put myself through a LOT of Discomfort trying to get to that point, but my experience with this eye massager Never Improved at all! Also, the “nodes” left red marks around my eye sockets even when I didn’t tighten the head strap much at all!


I have used this treatment 5 times over a 7 day period and it does work!  My teeth have whitened 2-3 shades already.

Here's how I've been using the product.  When I first received it, I had to mold the trays to my teeth.  The trays are exactly the same as a sports mouth guard.  I boiled a pot of water on the stove then dropped the first tray in for 10 seconds. I used tongs to get it out of the water, which was a mistake because the tongs cause the sides of the tray to fold over one another and mold together before I could get it in my mouth.  They were so fused together that I couldn't even try to remold them.  Luckily, they give you three trays, one is an extra just for this sort of mishap!  I only left the next two trays in the water for 5 seconds so they wouldn't be quite so soft and was able to get a decent mold out of them.  Not perfect, because I sucked them onto my teeth too hard and ended up sucking a lot of the plastic mold onto the roof of my mouth instead of the sides of teeth, but good enough!

I used the product 5 nights out of 7. I used about .5 ml of the whitening solution out of the syringe in each tray (so 1 ml total). I wore the trays for about 20 minutes each time and used the LED light for about 5-10 minutes each time.  You have to hold the light in your mouth and I'm a habitual multi-tasker, so it killed me not to have the use of both my hands, that's why I didn't use it for the full 20 minutes.  I imagine if I had, that I would have had even better results because the LED light acts as an accelerator for the whitening.  After the 20 minutes were up, I just removed the trays from my mouth, washed them out with warm water in the sink, and rinsed my mouth out with cold water.

The trays feel very comfortable in my mouth. My teeth were not sensitive to the solution at all, however, it would cause my tongue to tingle if any dripped onto it. The only thing that bothered me a bit was that there is really no way to avoid some of the whitening solution seeping into your mouth.  The directions say not to swallow any of it, so I was trying very hard not to.  However, as I was salivating, it would wash to the back of my throat and I would ultimately swallow some of it.  So I started just spitting onto a paper towel anytime saliva would back up in my mouth to avoid swallowing any.  I'm sure if you swallow a tiny bit of it, it's no big deal, but I was trying not to.

My teeth have gotten very yellowed because I am constantly drinking coffee and tea.  I have two small children, so caffeine is my lifeline.  Unfortunately, it has been ruining my teeth.  The Dreow whitening kit is helping me to get my nice white smile back and I am going to continue using it until my teeth are bright white again!

I would definitely recommend this product as it is easy to use and it definitely works!

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review.  These opinions are 100% my own and have not been influenced in any way.  I am in no way obligated to leave a positive review.


I bought these "off-road" walker wheels for a relative who is recovering from a mild stroke. He is at the point where he is supposed to be walking more and more each day. He has been cleared to do some of that walking outside in the driveway and even in the yard. It turns out that the thin 5" gray walker wheels that come on a standard walker don't work so well outside. I haven't had to use a walker before, but I gave it a shot and could feel how much the wheels bounced when they hit a little piece of gravel or a seam in the sidewalk. The grass? Disaster. The wheels sort of sunk into the damp ground and then I was stuck.

New wheels were a must.

I ended with these wheels from North American Health and Wellness. Unlike a lot of the walker wheels sold as "off-road," this pair had tread and was wider than normal wheels. Both of these factors are needed to make a significant difference in how the walker will handle rough spots in the road.

These wheels do come on standard 1" wide walker wheel attachment tubes. The axels on these wheels are higher than the regular wheels, so the setting for the tubes will lower than usual by 3 clicks. My relative usually has the wheels at a 7; for these, a 4.  *** I don't think these wheels will work for a person whose walker wheel tubes are typically set at lower than a 4. *** They go on just like regular wheels. To make it easier to go through doorways, you may want to turn the wheels towards the inside of the walker.

The package also includes 2 of the biggest walker skis I have ever seen. We have not installed these yet as the physical therapist recommends staying with the caps on the back of the walker for a while. The skis are made of a thick, smooth resin and look like they will work well.

My relative has absolutely loved these wheels and finds them to be a ginormous improvement upon the old wheels. We don't think the tread makes that much difference as it is a fairly wide and shallow pattern that wouldn't get much traction. But the width of the wheels just gives him more stability, inside the house and out. Gravel on the sidewalk is not a problem anymore, and neither is grass. He also finds it easier to _stop_ on the wood floors inside the house, which I was unaware of being an issue. The material of the tires has slightly more give than the hard gray tires he had before; it must be just enough to respond to the exertion of pressure. However the tires work, he feels more stable and is happier about doing the physical therapy.

Do I recommend these wheels? Yes, if your doctor or physical therapist also recommends them.  =-)  I am not a doctor or a physical therapist or anyone else that knows how a change like larger tires on a walker could impact your or a loved one's physiology. Because I have not seen tires like this at any home medical supply company, what I would recommend if you want to try them is to just buy them and take them with you to your or your loved one's medical appointment. It will be easier for your medical professional to assess impact if they can see the wheels you're talking about and compare them to what you have now. And if they don't work out, you can return the unused wheels. There are other options that might work better for you or your loved one. This is just the pair that I ended up buying for my relative.  =-)


I struggled to understand what this product did, how to use it and if it was worth it. At the time I ordered, reviews were rather brief, so I thought I could review it in a more detailed way: basically the information I'd have liked to have known.

What does it do?
They claim it cleans, moisturizes, pats and pore reduces. In my experience, it is best used between cleansing and moisturizing, if you want to be super thorough about your skin care routine. I like to think of it as something that removes anything the cleanser left behind, and preps the skin for even greater moisturizing.

How does it work?
There are four modes.  To paraphrase: the cleansing mode, the patting mode, the moisturizing mode and the icing mode. These are reflected as indicator lights (top to bottom in the order mentioned). Each mode takes 3 minutes each (approx) but can be manipulated by the first button if you want to get done with a mode early (pressing it will take you to the next mode). You are supposed to  gently rub the device over your face with the bare, or cotton wrapped plate in contact with your skin.

What does it feel like?
You won't feel any of the first 3 modes, in terms of sensation but they make a soft brrrr sound punctuated with breaks: short pulses = cleansing mode, long pulses = moisturizing mode. The last mode makes the plate cold which reduces pores or creates a refreshing sensation.

What do you use with such things?
Firstly, you'll need thin, flat cotton discs or squares. These days they seem to be available even at local drug stores but you can order Korean or Japanese brands on this site.

For product: a  watery toner, emulsion and serum that is slathered on that cotton and affixed on the plate with plastic rings (that they provide) or applied directly to your face.  I am going to qualify that. For the first phase, a cleansing toner or micellar water works best, but use it after removing makeup. The second phase is the trickiest because you are supposed to use the naked plate directly on your skin and serums will absorb into your skin causing the plate to tug. Hence, instead of using it bare, I use product infused cotton for this phase as well(anything from Missha first essence to Vitamin C serum to a sample of SKII. Basically any liquid active will work.) The third phase is when you add a watery moisturizer, not a milk. I use a HA based watery moisturizer. Amazon has things like Hado Labo Goku Jyun water, Hera Aquabolic, or Skinfood lettuce watery toner. Basically if it says it adds moisture and it looks like water, it will work. Then you do the icing mode. Then you can apply the rest of your skin care routine: I just add a facial oil and call it a day.

Isn't that a lot of work?
That is the reason for the docked star. Not that it takes a long time, because they are upfront about that and it is silly to dock a star for the central premise of the product. But the process is not pleasurable. You feel nothing, so you are just sitting there rubbing this on your face for at least 12 minutes.  The cleansing mode is a little gratifying because you will see all the stuff the Clarisonic left behind, but the rest of it? Not so much. These days I use only the cleansing mode, followed by two presses to the button to the moisturizing mode, and call it a day. Four minutes I can do and it has been wonderful for my skin. I don't know whether it is the technology or the prolonged contact with beneficial ingredients, but my skin glows as long as I am keeping it up.


[[VIDEOID:9e29f50fd04feddb524fde569839d071]] When considering spending nearly $150 for this Sharper Image product I think it's important to know the pros and cons of this purchase and whether this will make for a sound investment when it comes to your health.

My first impression when taking this out of the box is that this is a well-built heavy piece of furniture/machinery weighing in at a little over 12 lbs.

With an overall height of approx. 6.5" off the ground, it seems a bit of a "stretch" to call this an Ottoman. I am used to such pieces of furniture being much taller.  My opinion is that this comes across as more of a footstool.

That being said, it looks like a nice piece of furniture, handsomely covered in fabric.  When in use, a long cord protrudes from the top cushion.  That cord can be removed and stored when you wish to make its functionality less noticeable to those who visit your home.

The top cushion of the Ottoman easily flips over, serving two purposes.  On its flat Ottoman side, it's a simple footrest that provides heat and/or vibration.  When you flip the cushion over, a more elaborate Shiatsu function allows you to slip your feet into sleeves for a customized massage.

Now that I have given you an overview of this Sharper Image product, let me dive into my impressions using the Ottoman and Shiatsu functions.

As I previously noted, this really doesn't act as an Ottoman.  So, if you are relaxing in your favorite chair, this serves more like a footstool.  The Ottoman functionality is not very exciting.  It's basically a heated vibrating pad for your feet.  A small button in the upper corner lets you choose vibration, heat, or both.  I really don't see the benefit of having a constant level of vibration and a slight amount of heat being applied to my feet.  If this were all that this Ottoman offered, this would be a big fail in my opinion.

But fortunately, there's more...

When I pulled a tab and flipped the cushion over to the Shiatsu side, things got more interesting.  I slipped my feet into the sandal-like sleeves, turned on the power, and felt the rollers inside the unit provide an intense massage to the bottom of my feet.  As this was happening, the sandal-like sleeves that cover my feet began to compress tightly and release.  The combination of bottom rollers, and top compression in constant motion along with a little bit of added heat provided for a very soothing and relaxing sensation.

I must say, the Shiatsu aspect of this device is the most compelling.  I think that it could probably do wonders for sore, tired feet.  The motor inside is very powerful and as a result, the level of massage is very satisfying.  Of course, if it's too much too quick, you can lower the intensity of the massage.

So, I have mixed feelings about this very expensive device.

It's certainly well-built.  It's a handsome piece of furniture though I would not consider it an Ottoman.  The flat side does nothing more than vibrate and provides a little heat (it never really gets noticeably hot). The Shiatsu side is quite good as it provides a really strong acupressure massage to the feet.

I almost feel you could spend less money and get something that's not designed to be furniture in order to get an equally good Shiatsu massage.  However, if you opt for this Sharper Image massager you are getting an expensive, but solid product.


Heres the quick down and dirty. I purchased from Haverty's the top line massage chair.  It cost $2500 on sale plus delivery and warranty separately.  When they delivered the chair they brought it in, put a few things together and I was like...wow I paid a lot for delivery but oh well.  The chair itself was nice but I always felt like it was lacking.  About 9 months later, now, I still didn't feel happy with the purchase.  So I saw this chair for $799 with free delivery.  It came from a company and yes they just drop it off on your stoop in a huge box.  And you have to lug it into your house...we had to cut it out of the box and brought the pieces inside.  I'm very healthy and so is my wife and this chair weighs about 250lbs.  But for the most part it has wheels and you can wheel it around once you get it inside.  I don't see carrying it up steps though.  The thing is a pure beast of dead weight.  I see people complaining and I dunno shipping was FREE....what do you expect?  Go to a furniture store if you want it put in a room and put together, it will cost you three times this amount so stop griping. I've been there, done that and got the t-shirt.  As for putting the chair together its not rocket science but the manual sucks.  You'll figure it out though on your own.  Just don't be afraid when putting the leg piece on...its really easier than your brain thinks it is when you look at it.  Don't overthink it.  Once in the chair?  I can only give it 5 stars out of 5 stars because its every bit of what my other premium chair was lacking.  It massages your legs, your feet, your forearms, your neck, your back, and it works your butt over like a Greek!  The thing is amazing.  Its the best massage in a chair I've EVER had and I've sat on everyone of these things ever seen in a mall or Sharper Image.  If you want deep heat it doesn't have that but neither does my premium one that is supposed to blow hot air.  It was enough to make every member of my family happy even the little ones who couldn't get the full effect because they are too short.  So to all of the naysayers complaining about the delivery and having to put it together....what do you expect for free?  The company is Factory Direct Warehouse, LLC out of Georgia and I got it in less than a week.  They use a company called R&L Carriers which really does a great job - they just aren't going to bring the thing into your house and set it up for you is all.  I'm nothing but impressed.  On their website the chair is like $1000.  If you go on eBay you can get it from their store for $799 with free shipping so shop around.  But again, its low frills in that it doesn't have a zillion buttons on the remote...it still has way too many options for me to be honest...but it gives a great great massage.  The only thing is it is heavy and you are going to need space for it because it has something called Zero Gravity - which should be called - Heaven on Earth and it literally lays you down in almost a sleeping position.  And thats fine because this is the first chair....that put me to sleep.  Don't look anywhere else...this thing is the bomb and I'm not easily impressed....now if anyone is in the market for a $2500 top of the line chair, let me know....because that thing isn't going to get ANY use now that I have this!


Okay, sorry this is so long, but I'm going to compare the Ultimate to the Purple Royal, RoHo, and Purap for a recliner and computer chairs. I hope it will save someone from having to buy a bunch of different cushions for trial and error.

I bought the above cushions for  my leather Lazyboy recliner because the seat cushioning has flattened over the years, but the recliner itself is still great. The Purple Ultimate is THE ABSOLUTE BOSS in a recliner. I sometimes do embarassingly long movie marathons on my days off, and can legit sit for 12+ hours with the Ultimate cushion. I have tried both an air filled RoHo and a Purap cushion in the recliner. Neither came close to the Ultimate. The Royal would probably work in the recliner, but I haven't bothered to try it because the Ultimate is just that good. My Purap was passably comfortable for about 8 hours in the recliner, but got destroyed because it couldn't hold up to the punishment of extended couch surfing sessions. I fear the same is probably true of the RoHo. The Ultimate cushion is amazing for this purpose.

Now let's talk computer chairs.  I have lumbar, tailbone, and restless leg issues when I sit too long without the proper "cushioning" or alignment, so I use  a Humanscale Freedom computer chair. Now keep in mind that the Freedom chair is highly ergonomic, which might make cushions act a little differently because it forces you to sit upright and aligned over the top of your hips (it's way more comfy than it sounds). This chair has a comfortable, but "hard" seat that slopes in the front where your thighs sit. I am also talking about extended sitting with only getting up to go to the restroom (e.g., extended computer gaming session). The RoHo cushion absolutely slays all other competition in a hard seat computer chair. I have been able to work all-nighters on the RoHo without any significant discomfort. The Purap was okay in my computer chair for about 4 hours (but would probably be fantastic in a wheelchair or softer computer chair). The Purple Ultimate was okay for about 5 hours, then the restless legs kicked in...I think it's because there is no downward sloped edge where your thighs sit. My lumbar still felt great though, so I guess it depends on what symptoms you're trying to minimize. The Purple Royal is definitely the 2nd best for my computer chair, but restless leg starts to kick in at about 7 or 8 hours.

So, if you are looking to cushion a seat that doesn't have much give, go with a RoHo air filled cushion if you sit for very long periods and your chair forces you to sit upright/have decent posture. Go with the Purple Royal if you have a hard seat and sit for very long periods but do lots of stand up breaks OR sit for medium-long periods without breaks and sit with upright posture. The Royal would probably also work in a hard chair if you sit for very long periods, but with more slumped or relaxed posture (e.g., aren't sitting right over your hips). If you will be sitting in a "soft" chair, the Purple Ultimate is hands down the winner, no matter how you sit. For long periods in a vehicle, I think the same rules above would apply, but tbh, I haven't actually tried, so am just imagining based off my experiences.

I hope this helps! :)


I've been consuming a whole food vitamin from Garden of Life called myKind Organics Men's Once Daily, and in recent months have been trying the competition, including Amazon Elements Organic Whole Food Men's Multi, Nuvana Multifood Whole Food Multivitamin, and the men's and women's varieties of True Grace One Daily 40+ Multivitamin. I've recently tried Truvani Organic Multivitamin, which has a serving size of 3 tablets, similar to the serving size of 3 capsules for Nuvana rather than the serving size of 1 or 2 tablets like the other products I've tried. While Truvani and Nuvana provide different volumes of vitamins and minerals, however, Truvani generally provides less of each. The most drastic example of this is for zinc, of which Nuvana provides 15mg and Truvani provides only 1mg. But is this really a factor of 15 difference? I'm not sure, because the zinc provided by Nuvana is sourced from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a unicellular fungus, whereas the zinc provided by Truvani is source from an "organic food blend" of 12 ingredients. Another interesting difference in the supplement facts of these two products is the volume of vitamin A provided per serving: Nuvana provides "1500mcg RAE", and Truvani provides 375mcg. So what is "RAE" intended to mean? Before I looked up this term, I did some math using the "DV" (daily value) provided on the label for each. The 1500mcg RAE of Nuvana provides 170% DV, meaning 100% DV is 882mcg, and the 375mcg of Truvani provides 42% DV, meaning 100% is 893mcg. I've noticed in the past that daily values of many supplements aren't standardized, so I've gotten in the habit of ignoring most of this labeling, but in this case I was trying to derive what "RAE" might mean. In this case, it appears there are just some rounding errors, most likely due to what Nuvana claims, but the volumes are virtually identical. From some light research, it looks like "RAE" means "retinol activity equivalents", and generally speaking, this term can be ignored. The RDA ("recommended daily allowance" of vitamin A is reported as RAE to account for the different bioactivities of retinol and provitamin A carotenoids, both of which are converted by the body into retinol. Provitamin A cartenoids are plant pigments that the body converts into vitamin A in the intestine. Now, unlike Nuvana, which doesn't state the type of B12 it provides, Truvani explicitly states that it provides "methylcobalamin" (methyl B12), but unless you have the MTHFR gene mutation, you shouldn't be taking methyl B12. That said, the 12mcg of methyl B12 provided by Truvani is such a trivial amount that it's largely irrelevant: I personally take 3000mcg on a daily basis apart from my daily multivitamins. Combined with the significantly more expensive pricing of Truvani considering serving size and quantity of tablets provided in each bottle, Nuvana and Garden of Life seem to have the edge. I'm still on my journey to better understand the differences between synthetic "isolate" vitamins versus whole food vitamins, but the sudden unavailability of Twinlab Daily One Caps multivitamin I had been taking up until several years ago actually worked out in my favor because it caused me to start taking a closer look at supplement facts.


[[VIDEOID:c65b8608abb4071a3a2aa04d5611125d]] TL/DR: This blood pressure monitor does the job, but there are a bunch of little things that need to be changed to make it a five star device.

Pros:
o Very nice display
o Audio readout of results
o Large cuff is *really* large, should fit anyone
o Tote sack

Cons:
o Device forgets time and date if using USB instead of batteries
o Changing users requires entering setup mode
o Memory display does not show date and time.
o Limited to two users
o Can't delete individual readings
o Green/Yellow/Red values don't adjust to age of user
o Time of day only uses 24 hour mode
o Audible output is intrusive when reviewing old readings

My video review for this machine is longer than normal, which is sadly because I found a bunch of things on this machine that are just not quite right.

First, let's get one thing out of the way. It looks like it does a decent job of checking your blood pressure. So it is performing the basic function you bought it for, and that's good. It seems to be consistent in its readings, and when compared to the readings of a name brand unit, it looks like they are in agreement.

One of the nice things about this machine is that it can operate off USB power, so you don't need to always be changing batteries. However, if you don't have batteries installed, it loses all its settings after a few minutes of disconnected time. So in fact, you have to have good batteries in the unit at all times. And since the time and date are not visible on the display, you won't actually know if your batteries are dead or not.

It's really nice to be able to keep track of your readings over time. This unit has a time and date function, so it's kind of puzzling that it doesn't show them when reviewing past readings. Instead, all I get is a number, starting at 1, indicating which reading I am seeing. Not helpful! I need to know the date I took the reading.

And it would also be helpful to be able to delete readings - you might take more than one in a sitting, and you want to only keep the middle reading, but there's no way to delete individual readings.

Having audible readouts of your blood pressure is modestly useful, but the recorded voice has a very strong accent, which is not necessarily great for the US market - a native speaker would have been a lot better. The audible indicator is actually more trouble than it's worth when you are reviewing readings, it starts speaking every reading as you review them, making for a very intrusive experience.

The device supports two users, (and really, is there some reason why it can't be more?), but instead of making it easy to switch between user 1 and user 2, you have to go into setup mode.

To earn five stars on a product you really need better execution than we see here. This unit is okay, but using it will not be free of aggravation, and that's a shame.

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[[VIDEOID:d048dc3d1986722a838053f4d56cce1c]] TL/DR: This blood pressure monitor does the job, but there are a bunch of little things that need to be changed to make it a five star device.

Pros:
o Very nice display
o Audio readout of results
o Large cuff is *really* large, should fit anyone
o Tote sack

Cons:
o Device forgets time and date if using USB instead of batteries
o Changing users requires entering setup mode
o Memory display does not show date and time.
o Limited to two users
o Can't delete individual readings
o Green/Yellow/Red values don't adjust to age of user
o Time of day only uses 24 hour mode
o Audible output is intrusive when reviewing old readings

My video review for this machine is longer than normal, which is sadly because I found a bunch of things on this machine that are just not quite right.

First, let's get one thing out of the way. It looks like it does a decent job of checking your blood pressure. So it is performing the basic function you bought it for, and that's good. It seems to be consistent in its readings, and when compared to the readings of a name brand unit, it looks like they are in agreement.

One of the nice things about this machine is that it can operate off USB power, so you don't need to always be changing batteries. However, if you don't have batteries installed, it loses all its settings after a few minutes of disconnected time. So in fact, you have to have good batteries in the unit at all times. And since the time and date are not visible on the display, you won't actually know if your batteries are dead or not.

It's really nice to be able to keep track of your readings over time. This unit has a time and date function, so it's kind of puzzling that it doesn't show them when reviewing past readings. Instead, all I get is a number, starting at 1, indicating which reading I am seeing. Not helpful! I need to know the date I took the reading.

And it would also be helpful to be able to delete readings - you might take more than one in a sitting, and you want to only keep the middle reading, but there's no way to delete individual readings.

Having audible readouts of your blood pressure is modestly useful, but the recorded voice has a very strong accent, which is not necessarily great for the US market - a native speaker would have been a lot better. The audible indicator is actually more trouble than it's worth when you are reviewing readings, it starts speaking every reading as you review them, making for a very intrusive experience.

The device supports two users, (and really, is there some reason why it can't be more?), but instead of making it easy to switch between user 1 and user 2, you have to go into setup mode.

To earn five stars on a product you really need better execution than we see here. This unit is okay, but using it will not be free of aggravation, and that's a shame.

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I'm honored to be included in the Amazon Vine program, and I work really hard to make these reviews and videos helpful. I put in a lot of effort to try to help you learn the most important facts about the product. Good luck with your decision, and if you do decide to buy the product, I hope the things you find in this review make it easier to use.


INTRODUCTION
I would rate this higher except for the fairly weak cherry flavor. YOu can taste it, but you have to search. The texture is excellent, and it tastes good, if not great. It's neither overly sweet nor ruined by strange aftertastes.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: ASK AN EXPERT
I'm not a nutritionist, and it would be wise to analyze nutrition against your own physiology and need for this product, but here are a few lay observations. Total fat(4 grams) and carbohydrates(45 grams, including 18 grams of sugar from cane juice syrup and other sources) are basically comparable to many other similar products. These levels may be fine given how and when you use of the product (e.g., perhaps you practice "carbohydrate loading") Again, those who rely these for workout energy should seek the advise of a professional. You get a fairly good dose of nutrients with the added vitamins and minerals, although I don't know how absorbable they may be. Though probably not as healthy as fresh oats, rice, apples, raisins, soy beans, fruits, etc., this is probably better for you than several doughnuts or skipping a meal altogether.

INGREDIENTS
Please see list above.
Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate), Folic Acid, Biotin, and Vitamin B12. Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Carbonate, ZInc Glutonate, Iron (Ferrous Fumarate), Copper Gluconate.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
Calories, 240; Calories from fat, 35; Total Fat, 4g; Saturated Fat, 0.5 g; Cholesterol, 0 g; Sodium, 80 mg; Total Carbohydrates, 45g; Fiber, 4g; Sugars 18g; Protein, 7g; Vitamin C and Vitamin E: 100% each; Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Biotin, and Pantothenic Acid: 50% each; Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper: 15% each; Vitamin A, 0%.

COMPARISON
The Clif "Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup" contains:
Calories 220, Fat Calories 20, Total Fat, 2.5grams; Sat. Fat, 0g; Cholesterol, 0; Sodium, 90mg, Potassium, 280mg; Total Carbs, 43g; Dietary Fiber, 5g; Sugars, 21g; Proteins, 8g.

SUMMARY
From a flavor standpoint, this is fairly good. While you get none of the unpleasant aftertastes, off-flavors, or bland taste of similar products, the cherry flavor was not strong enough. However, I enjoyed the coating of rolled oats and rice crips-it's crunchy, yes, but not so firm that your jaw aches afterwards. It also doesn't leave you incredibly thirsy like some other nutritional snacks. For those who like apple pie, the apple crisp in this line tastes better.


Without saying too much about my history (which did include a trip to an ER once in my 30s and a week in bed, and regular trips to Chiropractors in the past ... cancel cancel) ...

Ever since I started taking Osteo Bi-Flex about 5 years ago, I have been to a Chiropractor about ONCE.  And my back feels from 88 to 100% GOOD 99% of the time.

With Osteo Bi-Flex, I can just sit on the edge of my bed with my back straight, and turn side to side, and get my back to pop better than any chiropractor ever did.
Another way I discovered that my back pops now with these wonderful tablets, is I lay down on my back with knees up, and do hula hips -
I swivel my hips side to side until it pops, and it pops so loud sometimes it's amazing. And feels fantastic.

I'm 53 now, and my back honestly feels better most of the time than it did at times in my 20s and 30s.  And that's really saying a lot!

Just make sure to get the Advanced Triple Strength Formula with 5 Loxin and MSM, etc...
Also make sure it's the legitimate manufacturer, and from a high rated seller!!

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFO FOR YOU
Whatever brand of supplements you get, always remember that any company that makes anything with dL-alpha tocpheryl Vitamin E could be making all their vitamins synthetically, and synthetic vitamins simply do not do anyone any good. The body doesn't utilize them, and they don't help anything. Just remember that Supplements sold by Health Food Stores and sites like the Vit. Shoppe are probably made from actual food sources, and Supplements sold in Pharmacies and Drug Stores are probably made synthetically.

Also remember:  Large companies that make products from chemicals have a lot to lose if people start using products made from food sources that are IN-expensive have NO Harmful Side Effects and Really Work Very Well!!  So, reps from those companies often post reviews with a lot of untrue information. When you see a radically negative review on a Natural Remedy made by a Good company, always check that reviewers' other reviews.  If they have only posted one or two reviews, they could work for a company that makes synthetic products.  If they have posted lots of reviews on different products, then they could be legit.

I have been studying natural remedies since I was about 19 in 1979, and I can tell you with absolute certainty that nearly any health condition can be totally improved with a simple change of diet and/or natural supplements, herbs, and other natural remedies.  And these natural remedies have absolutely no harmful side effects 99% of the time.  I have had several successes with it myself, seen dramatic improvements for others, and have heard many reliable stories over the past few decades.

In up to 8 years of medical school, doctors get only 25 hours of nutritional education.  This is still true today, even though nutrition is vitally important to preventing some serious health issues, and alleviating others. For example the ONLY cure for Candida is entirely diet and natural remedies. And the only Real cure for diabetes is the same.

In addition to their lack of education in these matters, doctors are sometimes bombarded by pharmaceutical representatives to sell their pills (no matter how many negative side effects they may have). They even offer doctors big vacations if they meet a certain quota.  And then nutritional remedies which absolutely do work (and with no harmful side effects) are put down by the media, while pharmaceutical pills get free advertising. This is getting better, but still occurs.

Do a Google search for...
doctors get 25 hours of nutritional education
and
doctors get vacations for selling pills