As I am a bit older and am now experiencing more aches and pains in joints than when I was 27, I find myself having to take 4 ibuprofin several times daily to allow me to focus on things other than my aches and pains.  I was not a believer in the Glucosamine Chondroitin pills but then I never really tried it either to be honest. I thought it was the typical palabra that snake oil sales people sell.

However, because I had been asked by Viva Labs to review this and it was no money out of my pocket, I thought I would let my wife try it because she has the aches and pains and as a Ph.D in healthcare, she could render an impartial assessment.  Unfortunately, she did not exhibit the tenacity to do this, so I thought, what the heck, I will give it a shot.  Within 2-3 days after I started to take it, the aches were gone most of the day and the few times I did notice, the "pain" if you can call it that, was very mild.  I continue to take this as it has proven to work for me and I suspect it would work for others as well, unless someone can demonstrate to me I am a biological anomoly.

UPDATED ON 10/27/15
So after I reviewed the product (and it did work), I tried a difference brand (Spring Valley) and while my wife and I now are no longer skeptical about Gluc/Chon, we both are of the opinion that this formulation of the product is better than the alternative we tried.  Now, we could go on and on and try umpteen brands.  But this one works - noticeably - for us and so we are thinking why switch.  I hope this helps you decide.  We didn't need to take a product for months before the old marketing advice...you need to give it time and try it for a while (and, of course, dollars).  Take my word, if you have a condition this product can treat, you should see the effects soon (I saw mine in days).  If you don't have the condition, then the only thing this will do is slim your wallet.


I don't usually write reviews, but I was surprised to see negative reviews for this product when I have used it for almost 2 months now, and have noticed significant positive benefits!  My Dad gave me some of this, I took it at around 5pm, went to bed at 10pm and I literally had trouble sleeping because I was so alert and awake!

I continued to take this drink in the morning, and yes, in water it doesn't taste the greatest.  But I mix it with juice or koolaid or even ice tea, and it tastes great! I actually enjoy it in juice or koolaid, as I think it actually tastes better.

I am more focused at work, have more energy in the morning, and just feel more focused while thinking clearly.  It's hard to describe, but it feels like a natural energy and alertness that I haven't felt for a long time.  The only time I felt close to this good, was when I was juicing fresh fruits and vegatables every day and drinking 3 glasses of juice.  This is quick and easy.  I read some people complained that it can clump up in your drink, but you just have to mix it with a spoon really good before you drink it (or add it to a bottle of juice/ice tea and shake it up).  Then it pretty much all dissolves, and goes down easy.

I didn't take this to lose weight, but I did notice I did not have as much of an appetite for garbage foods, and I could definately see how this would benefit someone trying to lose weight.

Overall with continued use, I feel better, think more clearly, am more focused and generally feel healthier all around.

NOTE:  I take less than the recommended dosage, as just one or two scoops work for me all day.  So this makes it last a lot longer for me, since it is pricey, I try to make it last as long as possible.  So maybe start with only a scoop or two a day, and go from there until you see how much you really need.


As pointed out by other reviewers, the Longvida brand of curcumin is THE best. If you want a detailed look at the evidence, check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdpU9BSi2Zc
Basically, Longvida maximizes bioavailability of FREE curcumin, (as opposed to glucuronidated curcumin).  Free curcumin is the only form that can cross the blood brain barrier and exert effects on the brain.  Other brands fail to increase levels of free curcumin at all really.  So the difference is VERY IMPORTANT.

That's the science, but everyone likes anecdotes better, right?  So I just want to say that this supplement, along with a few other things, has had a major, huge, enormous impact on my mood, clarity of thought, and anxiety.  Before I started, I was a wreck.  I couldn't read a book or watch an episode of tv---"normal" people's methods of relaxation---without becoming anxious.  I was trying out SSRI's, but they were proving to be useless.  After starting this, along with a few other things, I'm 90% better.

What about the "few other things"?  Well, they include pregnenolone, NAC, probiotics, and a fluctuating roster of other herbs, and they're helping a lot too...but I estimate that curcumin is doing ~50% of the heavy lifting.  When I ran out of this stuff, my OCD returned with a vengenace, my mood plummeted; I was better as soon as I resumed taking it.

So check this stuff out, and don't think of it as a purely "anti-aging" supplement.  That's what it's marketed as, but it's a powerful anti-inflammatory, and everyone in any kind of disease-state is likely to have inflammation going on.


I have tried many different wax products, and this is by far the best. First off, let me explain what my criteria is. My car's paint is aging, so it's getting harder to wax. I wanted something easy to apply, has a good shine, and doesn't turn plastic, and seams white. This one does it all. I didn't test the protection claims, because I just don't drive or park under rough conditions. I'm sure it performs well above my needs from other reviews I've read.

This is so easy to apply. To give you a comparison, Tech Wax, or Nano Wax takes about 3 to 4 hours to apply, becuase it streaks, and I need to apply 2 coats in some areas. Walk on wipe away (WOWA) products like Opti-seal takes about 2 hours to apply because I need to add a coat of wax on weathered surfaces. It just doesn't shine like wax. Armor All only takes 1 hour, because it's so easy to use, and doesn't need an extra coat.

When you apply it, it goes on like liquid, and seems to absorb into the paint. That's something wax doesn't do. When you wipe off the excess, it doesn't streak like wax or WOWA. If you have an older car with a dark color, you know what I'm talking about. Carnuba wax just streaks everywhere. With this, you don't need any elbow grease at all when applying or wiping, amazing! Tip: make sure you have extra micro fiber cloths on hand, because a dry cloth makes it easier to wipe off. When you're done, it has a slick feeling similar to wax. WOWA doesn't have that feel.

Another advantage is that it won't leave a white residue in the the seams, or on plastic parts. I have a louvered engine cover, which I never waxed because the residue made it look awful. Now, I can give it a coat, and the streaks are unnoticeable. The same with all the logos on the car.

It costs more than most waxes, but with the amount of time you'll save, it's definitely worth it. After years of searching for a wax that can do it all, the search is over.


I am a diabetic and my feet are in terrible shape. Dry, cracked and calloused. Before I begin, I would be remiss if I failed to mention that electric devices such as this are typically NOT recommended for diabetics. This is because if you are not super vigilant with caution, you can very easily cause yourself an abrasion. Cuts, abrasions or any type of injuries to a diabetic (especially in the feet or legs) are nightmares to heal and quite serious. So, if you are a diabetic and plan to use this product, you should be absolutely certain that you (or whoever is going to be using it on you) will not be in a hurry, take your time and don't rush. Basically, touch it to a spot once or twice and then FEEL with your finger or hand to make sure that you're not going too deep or causing any type of injury. Do this every time and every spot. If you're like me, you'll eventually want to go a little faster and cover more ground. However, I didn't because I know from past experiences what this can cause.

With all that being said, I have used my Emjoi Micro-Pedi Callus Remover twice so far and I love it. I've used battery operated devices in the past and they just wasn't powerful enough. My rough, hard skin would stop the rotating action of the device. That is the safer way, of course but I could never really get anything accomplished. That is why I decided to go to an electric callus remover. Rough, hard skin is NOT going to stop the rotating action of this callus remover. That means it will eat right through the hard, callused skin and start into the fresh, alive skin and that will HURT. And, if you are a diabetic, it will cause you an abrasion that could take forever to heal. So, be vigilant!

Provided my Emjoi continues to work well and last a decent amount of time (which time will tell), I am glad I bought this product and would definitely purchase it again.


Hi all -- first disclaimer:  I have purchased about 20-packs of these liners, and I put them in EVERY pair of shoes I own.  Now, ChuShu has asked me to write a review in exchange for one packet of their liners.  Needless to say, I'm writing it -- but not for the one packet (although I do need to re-stock!) but because I truly think these are the best shoe liners I have used in years.  I live in Baltimore, with 100-degree days, as well as sub-freezing days.  Either way, I hate to wear nylons because my diabetic feet sweat, and my shoes were developing the familiar 'sour stink' thank simply cannot be cleaned out.  I was, as others have mentioned, throwing out shoes that were not worn out because of the odor.  Then, I found these.  They are a shoe saver for me.  I really do wear them in all my closed-toe, and peep toe shoes.  I do not wear them with sandals, although I may try that this coming summer.

My only recommendations are that they make these a tad wider (make them for 'wide' sizes, and those of us who wear 'B' width can trim them if needed.  Right now, they do not cover the width of my B-width shoes.)  The second suggestion, along with other reviewers, is that they improve the 'sticky' material on the bottom.  I have found that some stick like glue, while others move around -- and it does not matter if your shoe 'sockliner' is make of leather or vinyl.  I have not used them in fur-lined shoes, so a merchandising line for that would also be nice.  Nor have I used them in shoes with a 'Nubuck' sole, like my sandals have -- I will try that this summer.

I strongly recommend these liners.  They really do help keep the odor down, and help to eliminate some of the 'stickiness' your toes feel after wearing shoes for an entire day at work.  I'll be ordering more - and waiting to see if they start making them wider and tackier, too!


Whether you are an gym rat or just someone that lives a busy this muscle roller is a must for you. The Mava Sport muscle roller has 2 comfortable grips on the side and 9 small rollers in between the side grips that allow for easy rolling throughout your body that you can do by yourself. The material used in the making of the muscle roller is stiff, but it's perfect to actually roll out any tightness and I believe it's more effective than the foam rollers. I was first introduced to a muscle roller from my personal trainer at the gym a couple of years ago after being sore and having noodles as leg. What he would do is simply roll it over my calves and thighs to release the knots and that would allow me to complete a work out and not walk around all weird. Now fast forward to the present. I decided to get the Mava Sport muscle roller in hopes that it would allow me to relax my legs after a long nursing shift. Being 7 1/2 months pregnant and standing on your feet for about 10 hours a day takes a toll on you legs and feet. At night I simply use my handy muscle roller to roll over my calf muscles to help with the relief of any knots that's may be forming, but more importantly to improve the circulation in my legs. Using the muscle roller at night I have had a huge decrease in muscle cramps that would previously wake me up in the middle of the night due to uncomfortable/pain of the leg cramp. You can also use the muscle roller on your back and shoulder to loosen up any tightness that you may have. I also use the muscle roller on my 7 year old son when he complains of any growing pains or simply just to give him a nice little massage once in a while. I highly suggest this muscle roller to anyone that to help relax at the end of the day.<br />received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own and I stand by the integrity of my review. If at any point my thoughts on this product change, I will update my review.


I've never reviewed a product on Amazon. This scale worked for a month and then gave out.. Just after the return period. Wonderful. First off, it won't calculate a "low" amount of weights. I tried placing my 5lb dumbbell on there and it flashed to 5.6 or so and then the number disappeared. This happened with anything that weighed just a few pounds. It weighed me and my boyfriend fairly well for the first few days. I had just gotten back from the doctor so I knew how much I weighed give or take.

Last week, that's when it got funky. We have both been eating better and working out (cardio and minor lifting) and I could tell the different in my clothes and measurements but it was stuck on the same number.. Even down to the decimal! For instance, if I got on, for days it would stay at 125.4. So anything around 125.4 it would give me that number. If he got on. It would stay at whatever he weighed.. 205.2 and keep flashing at that. But if I got on, then he got on, then I did again, it would change! So say, I got on and it was 125.4 then his was 205.2 then I got on, it would be 123. It's like you had to trick it with a very different weight to get an accurate weight!

I even tried to stand on it with one leg up. It dropped a few pounds and the next 5 times I got in it (2 feet firmly planted on the base) it would give me the number that I had when I was testing it with 1 foot up. This was super strange. I was excited to get a digital scale but it doesn't seem to work right.

Other than that, it looks really nice and has a slim, sleek design. Affordable too! Wish it worked past the return period but that seems to be his lots of products work.


An excellent device to create an audio ambiance. There are a number of user selectable options regarding audio type, volume, color of lighting, timer setting.  So, it's easily customizable per your intended use.
We have a sound machine in the bedroom, and this will have a home in the home office, which is also the mediation room.  Usually we like to use the water sounds, but sometimes the white noise is more useful to block out extraneous sounds/noise. Setting the timer is a gentle way to know when the scheduled meditation has ended. Instead of an alarm of some sorts, the sound machine simply ceases. Wonderful.
Even if you're not into meditation, place this unit in your bedroom. When you're feeling stressed, set up a relaxing sound and lie down. Just relax and breathe...be conscious of your breathing and just don't think about things. Just relax. And, umm, well, now you're practically meditating. hehe. You'd be surprised how this little mental respite can refresh you.
The only issue with this product is the absence of a USB power plug. It comes with a usb power cable, but needs a USB power port. Having this near a laptop or computer kinda defeats the purpose of the sound machine (getting away from stress/work). So, you need to purchase or have a spare USB power adapter plug, like the one usually used for smartphones. Luckily, with the proliferation of smartphones, most people have a spare usb power plug. For a device like this, the usb power plug should be included.
Overall, it's a fantastic product. It meets expectations, matching up to the descriptions and pictures in the product details. Attached are photos to show real world images of the sound machine.
it's a very useful and competent product. If it came with the usb power plug, it might be close to a 5 star rating. However, based on impressions and considerations, this product earns a 4.75 - 5 star rating, with a very high level recommendation.


This bath bomb collection set comes with 2 scents: Energizing Euphoria and Unleash Me Citrus. These both assist in relieving your stress and get you going. Put one of these fizzy balls into your bath and you're on your way to relaxation. These also detox and moisturize your body.
These bath bombs are made in the USA and contain the best quality ingredients. Unleash Me Citrus contains baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts, dead sea salt, yellow kaolin, distilled water, essential oils of lemongrass and peppermint, organic sunflower oil, organic cocoa butter, organic shea butter, and vitamin E. This destresses you and moisturizes you. Energizing Euphoria contains baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts, dead sea salts, kaolin, distilled water, essential oils of grapefruit and peppermint, organic sunflower oil, organic cocoa butter, organic shea butter, and vitamin E. It
helps you get going and destresses you.
To use these, you just unwrap the bath bomb and place it into your bath water. Then climb in and relax. You can set a better relaxation stage by bathing with candles rather than the regular lights. This atmosphere of the bath bomb and candle lighting is sure to de-stress and relax you. It will also help you get going to achieve all you need to during the day.
I immensely enjoyed bathing with the Energizing Euphoria. It helped to rejuvenate me and wake me up. I like starting my day out relaxed and ready to handle whatever came my way. I used the Unleash Me Citrus at the end of one of my more stressful days. It helped me to relax and de-stress. It was a great way to end the day. It also help moisturize my skin. My skin felt satiny smooth.
I received this bath bomb collection set for a reduced rate for my review, however, my opinion is my own and unbiased.


I like the overall appearance of this sonic cleansing brush. It has a stylish minimal aesthetic, with easy handling and operation.  Of note, it affords an exemplary sonic performance. When powered, even at the lowest setting, your skin can feel the brush head actually vibrating. This is perhaps the best sonic technology cleansing brush that I've encountered.
It comes with three different brush heads, which easily push on/pull off.  Two of the brushes have fine nylon bristles, designated as soft and deep cleaning, with the third being a silicone bristle brush head. The brush heads are well made.
The device has three modes. According to the user manual: Level one is Daily Cleaning, Level two is Deep Cleaning, with the third level cycling between the two modes.  The user manual does not give specifications for each level. (The product details mentions the two levels as being 9600rpm and 7200rpm.)
The user manual is very brief, with sparse details, specifications.  Besides the lack of details regarding the power levels, there is no information on the battery capacity. It does note that it takes 3 hours to charge the battery. And, that it can be used for two months. That's a very vague, ambiguous specification for operating time.
Also, no definitive detail on the waterproof rating. They claim it's waterproof, but clearly mention not to 'soak' the device under water. So, I doubt that it's rated IPX7, which would be true waterproofing. At best, it's IPX6, which means that it's safe to wash/clean under a faucet. But, again, this lack of detail/specification is missing.
The regular price of $50 seems like a decent cost for the quality of the product. The current cost of $25, including the $25 savings coupon, makes this a very good value.  Attached are photos to show real world images, with a ruler for size reference.  Various angles and close ups of key features, aspects are provided for a comprehensive overview.
The quantity and value of the missing data counters the excellent design and performance of the product.  It does exhibit excellent performance, elegant appearance, and good value, resulting in a 4.5+ star rating, with a high level recommendation.


I have been struggling with what to rate this chin strap. I mean, the product does what it says in the sense that,, yeah, it holds your chin up so your mouth is closed. HOW that is supposed to help with snoring though... I just don't get it. Because it eliminates the ability to breath through your mouth entirely.

I don't mind my husband's snoring; but I'm concerned for his health because he definitely has sleep apnea. He won't see a doctor for it because he doesn't want to use a cpap machine. *sigh* So, I've got him a mouthpiece that lifts his jaw which he hated and says he can't sleep with it. So I was REALLY hoping this might work.

But it does NOT seem to help his breathing at all. And for people that would get this to make their snoring quieter... I don't think it works for that either because the sounds that were coming out of my husband when he wore this... were NOT quiet.  As a matter of fact, I woke him up to take this strap off because I was afraid he might die without being able to breath through his mouth. (Maybe that's irrational; but he was really struggling to breath while he was sleeping which is what I was trying to FIX... not make worse.)

So, I don't know, maybe this might work for some people with incredibly clear nasal passages or something. But for us, it's just not helping. The only way we could use this is if somehow I could get him to wear this in combination with a snorkel, hahaha!

So, my search continues for something to help my stubborn but wonderful husband.

I received this DrSleepwell Chin Strap for free in order to test it out and provide my honest and unbiased review.  I am not paid by nor am I affiliated with the company in any way. As with all my reviews, if something stops working, gives an adverse reaction or changes in any way with continued use I will absolutely update this review.


I ordered a multi pack of this product a while ago and I’m still trying to find a way to use them......because their intended purpose of wipes for potty training is useless. I realize some reviewers were very pleased with theirs. But my from experience, I found the following things to be true : 1) each wipe is very small. 2) the individual wipes rip as they are pulled out of the package. 3) it is often difficult to pull out just one wipe as multiple come out even tho you’ve grabbed only the top one in the container. Remember, they frequently rip as you pull them out so now you have multiple torn pieces. 4) They really aren’t that moist and if you aren’t going to finish the package soon, by the time you get towards the bottom of the container, the product feels very dried out.

Now imagine them being used as potty training wipes. You have small, not so agile fingers trying to remove a wipe. The wipe is small, one or more come out in shreds as they pull on it, little pieces fall from tiny hands. By the time they are actually going to wipe, they may now only have a partial section of a wipe in their hand. If they are aiming for a messy target, the user will likely have some stuff on their hands as well as the little section of the wipe. Now you have two things to clean up and this product becomes a waste of time and money. You might as well hand your toddler a sugar packet and tell them to wipe with that.

I didn’t give them one star because I can still use the clean shreds to wipe a spot of sticky juice off my tile kitchen floor or wipe a speck of pudding off a small chin. But, it’s very infrequent and I am about to throw the remainder of what I purchased away. You may like the price of this product, but if it doesn’t work as designed then you have wasted your money. Hope this review saves you time, money, and an opportunity to avoid getting really irritated. Lastly, google photos of wipes that have been flushed and what they do to sewer systems. Ultimately just not a good idea.


I'm pretty impressed with these little packets of Unwind tea. Here's what I noticed about them...

** FLAVOR **
This is probably the most important factor for me, since I already know I can take mushroom-based supplements as pills, and I already know there are calming bedtime teas that are tasty. So if you're going to combine them, you'd better not mess up the flavor.

Thankfully, this tea is actually pretty good! It has a rich, dark flavor that stands up well on its own. I did try adding a splash of milk to it too, but I actually preferred it plain.

I'm not saying it's my new favorite tea, but it's absolutely enjoyable as hot drink before bed.

** CONVENIENCE **
Obviously it's packaged into individual packets, which is convenient. However, I was more concerned about how well it would dissolve into water. Thankfully, it was easy! I poured the powder into a cup of hot water, and it immediately started dissolving into the liquid. I gave it a good stir, and it was done. No need to keep stirring it; no leftover bits on the bottom of the cup. Easy peasy.

** EFFECTIVENESS **
I made my drink around 8:30pm, as I was just getting ready to put my kids to bed. I sipped it for the next hour or so as I got things ready, and I could feel myself getting into a more restful state as I went along. I wouldn't say I was getting drowsy, but just more relaxed and calm. I also slept pretty hard that night. I'm sure it will work better or worse depending on other factors going on during the day, but in general it does seem to help ease my body on toward sleep.

If you're curious, here's the complete list of ingredients from the side of the package:
- Organic Reishi Fruiting Body Extract
- Organic Chaga Fruiting Body Extract
- Albion® Magnesium Bisgylcinate Chelate
- Organic Chamomile Flower Extract
- Organic Peppermint Leaf Extract
- L-Theanine
- Organic Passion Flower Extract
- Organic Monk Fruit Extract


25 years ago we purchased a Panasonic massage chair for the pre op area in our surgical center.  It still works and our patients still enjoy it.  For a long time, I wanted to get one for home.  I tried a number of them but most seemed to bulky.  After reading the reviews on Amazon, and based on our experience with Panasonic, I finally decided to purchase this model in spite of never having tried it.  I ordered it from Amazon in spite of the cost being slightly higher than some competitors since I had such faith in their service

For some reason, the delivery was delayed but Amazon responded with a $100 discount, which I felt was very reasonable.  The chair was delivered today.  Be aware that the shipper will not help bring it in the house.  Fortunately, I had some help.  It was very well packaged and came on a wooden palate which was left in our garage.  It was quite easy to remove from the carton and only minor assembly was required which was very easy.  The chair easily fits through a standard door. and is very attractive and appears very well made.

Now for the good part.  Having tired a number of massage chairs, This relatively inexpensive model provides as good a massage as I have felt in a chair.  I have tried most of the functions and they all feel great.  There is a good selection, but the menu is not overwhelming as it seems to be in some models.

All in all, I'm sorry I waited so long.  I did purchase the square trade 3 year warrantee, but based on my past experience with a Panasonic chair, I doubt I will need it.  Since we live pretty far from a major city, I thought it worthwhile.

In summary, if your looking for a massage chair, I recommend you look no farther and I certainly would recommend Amazon for the purchase.  Just be aware of the shipping limitation.  I don't know if they offer a higher level of shipping but you might inquire if you feel it would be difficult to get it unpacked and into your house.


***Full Disclosure*** I was given a coupon code to make the purchase of them all but free. I would not have purchased these ear plugs otherwise.

That being said, there is no way I could give these anything other that 5 stars. There are options for every situation and ear type.

The moldable silicon plugs will probably get the least amount of use, they reduce moderate noises to quiet, but that is their limit. They also effectively clean the wax out of your ears if you don't do it before they are inserted. I don't usually wear hearing protection in a situation where there isn't dust or dirt, so I don't see them lasting long because they are sticky and will become filthy to the point of not wanting to put them in my ears.

The dark green ones fit great in my right ear canal, but they slowly slip out of my left because it's much smaller. It's not designed for a canal as small as I apparently have. Quiets the noise drastically in the right side though.

The blue ones are easily the most comfortable. The 'stem' is a little long, so if I were to wear them while sleeping I would surely trim it back a little to avoid pressure on the stem while sleeping on my side. For sleeping they would probably make it impossible to wake up to an alarm.

The orange ones are my favorite, they do everything I think an earplug should. They fit deep into either of my ears, they don't work their out and they cut the noise of my mower to a gentle hum. The rigid plastic insert makes insertion easier and offers better purchase for removal. They also didn't bother my ears at all in the he hour I was mowing and trimming my lawn. I even left them in when I came inside so I wouldn't have to listen to my kids screaming.

All of the pairs having their own little case is another plus, no more picking lint off a plug before putting it in.

I think it's safe to say that these will satisfy 99% of people who buy them.


We all have smelled them - those horribly stinky
, nasty air freshening [sic - as in sick smelling] agents that do far more vile olfactory offense than any odor they could’ve possibly been trying to cover up.  This is not one of those.  Quite the opposite.
I had forgotten actually that we had put one of these in our car, a car that routinely hauls our two big, outdoors loving dogs with all the - um - scents as evidence of the trouble they’ve been up to that day.  Throw in a smoking husband, and, well...  ..so I get in the car and drive the 20 miles to the nearest grocery store and just before I get out of the car I notice it.  Cologne, just a hint of it.  Smells good.  I wonder to myself what new cologne he has bought, wanting some myself.  Kid you not.  Did my shopping, got back in the car and smelled it more clearly this time, unmistakably masculine, clean.  It had to be cologne; it was that same light tinge of change in smell that you would get from something clean and fresh.  Think rubbing alcohol - you catch a whiff and it carries with you for the moment but is light and clean enough that it does t smell sticky or nasty.  Just what is this cologne I wonder again to myself.  Right about then I realized I should plug my phone in and look down to grab my lightning cord, and then I see it.  The new Glade car air freshener, plugged in to the car’s lighter assembly.
Needless to say I am a now a big fan.  And you will be too, as soon as you listen to me and go click on this scent - the New Car smell - and nab the device that diffuses the smell.  Ordered us a cigarette lighter adapter that gives you two USB ports and replicates the lighter port for use with the diffuser, about $9-10 here on Amazon.  Recommend one of those if you charge your phone in the car (who doesn’t) and can’t afford to lose your charger.


Review of: Ancocs Adjustable Knee Braces for Women & Men with Side Stabilizers Breathable Neoprene Open Patella Relieves ACL, PCL, LCL, MCL, Meniscus Tear, Arthritis Cap Pain Knee Brace (Black1)

Upon opening the package I immediately sat down and put on the knee brace.

I have a 13 ½ “ –  14”knee width (using the ‘bent’ knee method described on the product page), so I’m on the lower side of the range; but with the 3 hook&loop fasteners there is still plenty of flexibility to allow for a perfectly tight fit.

Then, I went on a 5 ½ mile walk.  I don’t run anymore; no surprise here, my knees don’t ‘take kindly’ to running; but I do enjoy walking as much as I can.

And, I must say, for the entire walk the Ancocs Adjustable knee brace was extremely comfortable.  I would never go so far as to say it didn’t feel like I wasn’t wearing anything on my knee, but it was pretty close.  Unlike many neoprene-based knee braces, which quickly get soaked by sweat, this knee brace stayed cool for the entire time.

The lateral coils (which is where I need the support), performed their function well and did it with surprising comfort.  At no time did I feel any ‘hard mass’ trying to push up against the sides of my knee.  Just the right amount of support to do what I need a knee brace to do.

The flexibility, meaning how easy is it to bend the knee when walking, was very good.  The shorter, middle hook&loop strap came around enough to keep the brace tight enough but didn’t dig into the back of my knee with every step.

I think this is a product worth trying.

I’ve included some pictures to give you an idea of the overall length of the brace, the size of the individual hook&loop straps and the width of the brace.  I’ve also include a picture of the lateral coil ‘stabilizers’.


I found this product years ago when I first had a tiny bit of basal cell on face.  I was looking for a cure other than a cut and burn from a dermatologist.  Well, I found that bit by bit, layer by layer, it did indeed take off the cancer and heal the area.  My mom was also suffering from basal cell but was disabled and in a nursing home.  She had a rather large, angry spot that was spreading.  However, due to her frail condition, I did not want her moved to be transported for surgery or radiation.  I begged her doctor to let me use the cream on her instead.  Well, it stopped speading and started to shrink, so they left her alone and let me do my thing.  Within a few months of applying, this large skin cancer patch literally fell off, revealing beautiful skin underneath.  The doctor was amazed and wanted more information on the product.

This also works well for seeking out spots that are going to go cancerous so if you are prone to it, put this on your face at least once a day and it will go to work repairing any damaged areas.  You will see a slight peeling of these areas.  Keep applying.  It beats that surgery or any radiation a dermatologist will do on you.  Also apply it to any moles or brown spots.  I also had an itchy, red rash that looked to be poison ivy, but not sure.  I put it on the rash and it literally disappeared in front of my eyes as I looked at it.  No more itch, redness gone for good.

Yes, I highly recommend this product and have had years of beneficial use of it.  Thank God for it.  I have recommended it to all my friends who are suffering from either basal cell or other skin conditions and they are amazed.  If you have any condition like this, do not hesitate to order Raspex.  Be persistant, put it on as many times a day as you can, it begins to work right away, however, depending on the depth of the spot, it can take months to fully eradicate it as it goes after it, layer by layer.  It is gentle and better than surgery or radiation and will not damage any healthy skin in any way.


Survive Vitamins 7 Day AM PM Pill Organizer Made of Plastic Pill Box in Translucent Purple and Translucent Lime Color 1 Piece of This Pill Case from SURVIVE! Vitamins....

I am one that for some reason or another I forget if I have taken my daily medications.  I have in the past took a double dose because I could not remember if I had taken them or not.  I take heart medications that lower my blood pressure, so therefore I would bottom out on my BP and black out.  I don't ever like to admitt that I am unable to remember if I took my pills but since I had an emergency with low BP from forgetting my pills I thought that maybe it was time to get a pill organizer.

This 7 day AM PM organizer was just what I needed to keep track of my daily AM PM medications. The organizer has slots for 7 days starting with Sunday to Saturday. The slots are not too small or too big but just enough to hold a good many different size pills and the measurements on this medication reminder are 2 1/4 " x 7 " x 2 1/2 ". I marked my organizer with a sharpie with AM being purple and PM being green. The lids on pills organizer open easily and stay closed so your pills are safe, snaps with ease and very secure. Pill Organizer made from non-toxic plastic with the pill box being transparent so that you are able to see inside of the organizer at your pills.

Company states: 100% Money back guarantee: If you will not be satisfied with our product we will give you your money back without questions.

DISCLOSURE: Product received to test with the option to review. No financial compensation is EVER accepted, and a vendor may request that item be returned. I reserve 4 and 5-star ratings for products I would either recommend to others or buy for myself. This is a great product that I would highly recommend.
[[ASIN:B01ADUJS8Q Survive Vitamins 7 Day AM PM Pill Organizer Made of Plastic Pill Box in Translucent Purple and Translucent Lime Color 1 Picece of This Pill Case]]


The awesome and perfect cloth mask. Here’s my longest review ever and why this is the awesome PPE for me.
We have several other masks cloth and disposable masks to compare these masks against. I must tell everyone these masks rock!
Seriously, this mask is soft. Soft like a high quality, tight woven, brushed cotton, and soft t-shirt that feels so good I can’t wait for it to be washed.
Made in the USA by Americans look up their website!
I don’t know them but I know where they are and they stopped production and are only making face masks..
The mask has adjustable ear loops, a pouch for inserts like those charcoal filters if you so choose.
The mask is so comfortable. But, here are more reasons why I will wear this mask every time I can because of a unique feature of the strap that goes behind my head, furthermore not putting pressure on my head or neck, simply rests on my back so I can take the mask off when safe and it simply hangs on my chest or lower. No longer having to put it In the visor, risk it touching anything but my shirt. Period. I don’t have to look for it when I get out of the truck or put it in the pocket my phone was in, as cellphones are nasty even though you clean them, because I simply raise my mask up by the ear loops and slip it on my ears and snug the strap if it’s loose. Double layer full coverage mask. From bridge of my nose to under my chin. Comfortable all day! I don’t use the carbon filters. If needed, I would  put a disposable mask in the pocket area on a as necessary basis.
I don’t think I have been so excited about a product since my first boom box. Just kidding; since my iPhone.
These comes in two different sizes. I wear the XL. I have wide cheek bones and I’m chubby. My spouse wears the Large and has a narrower jawline shaped face and chubby.  They make them for kids to the big faces.

Thank you Buttonsmith for your part in helping with Covid-19 by producing more comfortable PPE. It’s hard enough as it is

My only dislike is I wasted money on others before finding these.


I have the unique perspective of having the opportunity to try these DownBeats, as well as [[ASIN:B00NW1IZ5Q DUBS Acoustic Filters ]] and the [[ASIN:B00H2F87I8 LiveMus!c HearSafe Ear Plugs]].

TTL;DR: Don't bother with these. Compared to LiveMus!c, these offer pathetic protection. You might not ever realize this, though, if you don't try out other brands.

My belief is that if you're going to go through the hassle to research earplugs, buy them, remember to bring them with you and actually use them when you are at an event, they ought to work really well or else that's a whole lot of wasted effort for nothing.

I don't often write reviews - I specifically bought these for TomorrowWorld and was so frustrated by their lack of protection that I thought it was worth expressing. It was my first festival to bring ear plugs to! I thought I was ready. I thought wrong. There's not much else to say. They're comfortable, the case is nice, they're not that expensive, but when it comes down to it, all that matters is protection. Even before sound quality, in my opinion. You're not wearing these for style. If you disagree, then this review might not apply to you.

Earplugs are unique in that they're difficult to test in your home; you can't exactly recreate an actual concert environment in your apartment (or probably shouldn't). So when you take these to an event, you might believe they're effective since you have nothing to compare it against. This false sense of security is dangerous! Especially if it's your first pair.

I thought these were also on par with my [[ASIN:B00NW1IZ5Q DUBS ]] as well. Comfortable, cheap. but you truly don't know what you're missing until you try the [[ASIN:B00H2F87I8 LiveMus!c]] plugs.

I think the perspective of comparing this to two other brands is quite valuable. I am not some crazy earplug freak - I bought these for my festival, tried the DUBS, and then my friend let me borrow his LiveMus!c. If protection is most important, spend the extra $15 - don't cheap out on your cochlea.


I wanted to give this supplement a try, to see if I could improve my focus and attention, as well as cognitive abilities over the time frame that I was using it. I used Briani for the 30 day cycle, and after that time frame, I would say that I've noticed a decent improvement in my cognitive function. I think for myself personally, the issues that I always wanted to have sort of rectified, or at least a little bit of help with, are in my ability to maintain my focus and attention, as well as my memory. Oftentimes, I find that I'm forgetting things, and being that there is a history of dementia in my family, I sometimes fear that these may be signs at a younger age, that perhaps I may be in line for this terrible disease. Any type of improvement in my memory and cognitive function, is something that I'm very interested in, and will indulge in. The powder doesn't really dissolve the best if you just take it with a spoon, and mix it with water. I also wasn't a great fan of the taste. I began mixing it in with my smoothies that I have every day, and that was a big help. Primarily because the blender would make mincemeat of it, and mix it in without issue, and secondarily because I didn't really notice the taste afterwards. I didn't find that the powder taste affected my smoothie. I often sit and require attention with the work that I do, as well as good memory. Even though, I don't have baseline tests or anything to that effect that I can point to to give you qualified results, I can tell you anecdotally, that I certainly felt more focused, and better memory towards the end of my 30 days. I have to say, I was relatively surprised by that. It is an expensive product, but if it provides good results like the ones that I feel I achieved, it's well worth it. I know that my experience was positive, and so I can recommend it for a trial if you are someone who wants to improve their cognitive function as well.


UPDATE #2: 17 day roadtrip and halfway through we had a heat wave of 100+ degree temperatures. I have fabric seats in a jeep and my options were to blast the AC and pay double for gas (6k miles is a lot of gas money already) or drive with the windows down. These saved us! The mesh support allowed the breeze to hit our backs and keep us cool. We used the air conditioning only in traffic when the wind died down. They held together well too. I didn't use them continuously but alternated on and off to give my back new positions and prevent stiffness.
I also brought them into the hotel room as support for sitting up in bed at the end of the day.  They were absolutely worth the hassle of carrying them in and out with my bags.
These are definitely going to stay in my summer road trip kit. Updated to 5 stars!
UPDATE: great customer service! Cartop has a great guarantee policy for defective products and is replacing my damaged item. Hopefully it'll arrive in time. I'll update again after my road trip.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: I had lumbar surgery several years ago. It helped immensely, but I still have occasional pain. Especially if I sit too long (more than a couple minutes) in a chair without support.
These are actually great for my back. Not only in a chair, but while sitting in bed reading they provided just the right support and air flow preventing me from overheating. I felt the difference immediately. As soon as I stood up, I didn't need to stretch or move carefully for those first few steps like I always do. The ache was gone, which was such a relief.
However, one of the supports snapped its stitching when I tried to buckle it to the seat in my car. I hadn't even used it yet. Hadn't messed with the adjustable bands at all. I've used the other for all of 2 days and while it's fine so far, I'm concerned.
I purchased them for an upcoming road trip for my mother and I and I don't think they'll last those 2 weeks. I'm going to try to fix and reinforce the seams, but I suspect I'll have to buy new ones along the way.


"Specific Design -Extra high tension fiber strings on both sides to provide better fitting and prevent slips. Supporting your knee and maintain great status during training and exercise."
Above feature makes product uncomfortable.  The "High tension strings" are a fatal point for me.  I can see them eventually tearing through the fabric.  If I had noticed that feature before I before ordering I would not have purchased.

As far as the rest of the sleeve goes, it is much shorter in reality than pictured as sleeve is only about 12" long.  Sleeve itself provides about as mush support as a sweater sleeve.  Provides warmth, but that's about it.

Top 3 favorite compression sleeves

POWERLIX Knee Brace Support
ASIN: B07P2XSK5X
Provides the best support of any compression sleeve I have tried, I have had it the longest and it shows the least wear, and it was one of the least expensive (11.99 each on sale).

PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve
ASIN: B07B3VPD3H
Provides the 2nd best support, but has an excellent range of motion and is extremely comfortable, so much so, I wear them to bed when my knee is in too much pain to sleep. (14.99 each on sale)

Mava Sports Knee Compression Sleeve Support
ASIN: B078W85Z9J
This is what I use as an undersleeve for my unloader brace.  I have tried MANY, and while I wish this one was 2” to 4” longer, it still works the best for all day comfort under a brace.  If you are just using it as a compression sleeve, I would recommend the above two for that purpose.  This one has shown signs of wear after wearing less than 30 days, it has started to pill a little, and the elastic has started to unravel in spots, but it is still the best under brace I have found. (16.96 for two)


Turmeric is all over the headlines. Everywhere you turn, someone is touting the health benefits of turmeric. However, when you research a little more there is very little evidence, actual, scientific evidence, that it does much of anything at all. So when I embarked on my turmeric guest, I was a little skeptical. Could turmeric really ease joint pain, relieve headaches, cure illnesses quicker, etc?

And the answer is... a resounding yes! I didn't start with this brand, but found it to be a great quality, affordable brand. One actually needs to consume quite a bit of turmeric for it to be effective. At least, I did. The recommended dose of 3g is great. Trying to get that in organic capsules would cost quite a bit.

When I began using turmeric I used it only in cooking. Some believe that it could be the heat, fat and other spices used in Indian cooking that creates the greatest health benefits of turmeric (pepper and fat are what activates it, but there is a theory about the cooking too). However, I did not cook with it enough, with a high enough dose, and never really noticed a difference in my health, joint pain, etc.

When I received this large supply of it, I was able to use it properly. That is, in a dose that would actually be effective and handle the issues I was having trouble with, i.e. knee pain, headaches and some rare colds. I cannot say that the turmeric got rid of the pains completely, but it majorly reduced them. As soon as a headache comes on I take a small teaspoon of turmeric and the headache never develops to migraine, which is has many times in the past. After vigorous exercise I take a good amount of it and the next day I do not feel creaky and the pain in my knees has almost completely gone away.

This is one supplement that, if taken correctly, will change your life. I highly recommend it!


K, this is my new favorite cold sore treatment.  I've had this balm in my cart for ages as I was waiting for my next big sore to happen before I ordered it. My sores are caused by changes in my hormones, plus changing of seasons, plus stress. Last week, with all the worry and anxiety coming from the COVID-19 crisis, I developed a bigger-than-usual sore on my upper lip. I ordered this balm that night and it arrived quickly, which I was really grateful for.

I've had sores since I was a kid, and only had a few things that felt like they really worked for me. I've tried Abreva time and time again with only a little success (which is frustrating considering how expensive it is), and a few other over the counter ointments like it, but nothing has seemed to help much. I've even tried applying tea tree or eucalyptus oil to them, and those seem to help the most, but dry my skin out terribly, and they smell unpleasant to boot.

But this balm has changed my life, I'm not joking. I can apply this balm as often as I want, and it softens and heals gently. My current sore is on day 9, and very nearly healed, but I feel confident that if I'd had this from day one, it would have healed by now. The balm has a very pleasing lemon scent, and seems to soak in to the sore but stay on the surface of the skin around it to help keep everything from drying out and cracking, which would prolong healing and suffering. Admittedly, this balm seemed expensive at first glance, and I was skeptical about buying yet another high priced treatment option that would only work so-so, but now that I've tried it, I don't ever want to be without it!

I will be buying a couple of extra tubes when life settles down some, so I can keep one in my bag and at my office. I'm eager to see how well it works when applied right at the first annoying tingle. I hope that if you try this, you'll be as relieved as I was.


High quality fish oil. Because it's not in pill form you're forced to notice if it's rancid.  Very cost effective too.

There's a lot of misconception out there regarding heart disease.  Heart disease is primarily caused by oxidized LDL.  You get oxidized LDL when your diet is low in stable medium chain triglycerides, and high in PUFA (poly unsaturated fatty acids, like omega3 and omega6).  What's worse is when the PUFA is primarily omega 6, which causes inflammation in the body to increase and LDL to become small/dense which is more likely to oxidize.

You could have low total LDL, but have high oxLDL and still get heart disease.  Conversely, you could have high total LDL but have low oxLDL and live to be 100.  The cholesterol hypothesis is based on the work of Ancel Keys's 7 countries study in which he correlated *all* fat with heart disease in 7 countries.  That's really it.  And there were actually way more countries, but it didn't fit Keys's theory so he dropped him.  No true scientist does this.  For example, France and Nordic countries have low heart disease, but high fat intake (including saturated).  Chile has low fat but high rates of heart disease.

Getting to a 1:1 omega 3 to omega 6 ratio is key to reducing inflammation and preventing chronic diseases.  But too much PUFA including omega3 is also bad.  I would recommend reducing your omega 6 intake (industrialized seed oils, vegetable oils) and supplement about a tablespoon of this stuff daily.  Get your fats from medium chain triglycerides (cream, coconuts, lard).  This is in conflict with public dietary advice, but not with the science.

To those trying to lower triglycerides, lower your fructose intake and improve insulin sensitivity through exercise.  Fish oil isn't going to cure the effects of 36 oz soda/day.


In this review, I'm going to avoid any kind of direct label-comparisons.  You can read labels and compare ingredients at different price points.  Rather, I want to mention several things about this protein that makes me prefer it as a consumer.

First, it tastes AWESOME for a whey protein.  I have used probably half the protein brands on the market.  Usually, if they are whey, they have that pungent, condensed milk taste that you have to gag down.  Some others are decent if they are mixed with milk, but milk doesn't mix as well and leaves your shaker bottle full of chunks.  Or, alternatively, you can mix with water, which makes the pungent whey taste so much worse.  This protein, however, tastes great mixed with water and downright AMAZING mixed with milk.  The taste, by the way, is kind of a light mocha taste, like a mild jamocha shake from Arby's (remember those?).

Following on that, what really impresses me is that this stuff mixes easily with whole milk in a shaker bottle, without any chunks whatsoever.  This matters to me because I always find it is inconvenient to use a blender.  Many times I don't want to wake my wife or kids; other times, I just don't want to clean a whole blender.  So having a protein that can mix easily in a shaker bottle is often the difference between drinking protein or not.

OK fine, I will say a word or two about the ingredients.  As far as I can tell, this protein has all the main ingredients you should look for in a protein.  It costs a little more per unit of protein and other ingredients, but it's still a solid mix.  And for what it's worth, a typical body can only absorb about 25 grams of protein every twelve hours, so the protein-loading that many options encourage are not really giving you much advantage.

Overall, I give this 5 stars.  I deduct one star because I think the price is quite high compared to the competition (over $1.00 per serving).  If I check back and the price has fallen, I would definitely raise to 5 stars.  This is great stuff.  Just hard to buy for this price when there are so many other options that are more affordable.


This is the second time I've ordered ReMag, and I will continue to do so unless something else that is the same quality/purity/effectiveness comes along for a cheaper price.

Sometimes I'm a bit of a cheapskate when it comes to buying things for myself, so this product must actually work in order for me to pay full price for it - now twice!

I've been suffering from anxiety for the past...well, probably my whole life...but it's gotten pretty bad in the past couple years. The first time I ordered this was when I was having random muscle twitches in my arms and legs and slight muscle fatigue. I basically convinced myself I had some serious illness (I'm a slight hypochondriac), but when I googled my symptoms, I found out I might be magnesium deficient. Turns out anxiety can be a result of the same deficiency as well. I came across Dr. Carolyn Dean's website, and then ended up ordering a cheap brand of ionic magnesium from amazon (because, remember - I'm a cheapskate). That brand actually worked really well for relieving my anxiety, but some reviews stated that their bottles were expired. So I looked at the exp. date on my bottle, and sure enough, it had expired a year or two before. I also read some reviews about safety concerns about arsenic content in that brand. Concerned for my health/safety, I quit taking it, and sure enough, my anxiety came back full force, so I gave in and ordered ReMag.

Just so you know, the taste is absolutely horrible. Bitter and disgusting. Dr. Dean recommends mixing it with water and salt and sipping it throughout the day. I tried that and just couldn't keep doing that everyday. I loathed drinking it and eventually stopped taking it, which equaled the return of anxiety.

So now I put the dose of magnesium in a couple ounces of grape or orange juice and immediately guzzle a bunch of water after that to get rid of the residual bitter taste.

Anyways, this product is awesome, even if it is "expensive."


When the padding wore out on my pricey Steelcase Leap office chair - I scoured the internet for a butt cushion solution without needing to drop a lot of cash on a new chair which I figured out just wear out again.  I am a bit on the heavy side, about 230 lbs and I have found that foam/memory foam cushions out there just get squashed flat and do not provide the support or comfort that I need.  I thought long and hard before buying the Royal Purple Seat Cushion because I was extremely skeptical; I have never used a Purple product before, so I did not know what the material that they use on their products was all about.  I figured that the material is not memory foam so it might just be the solution I am looking for.

Does the product work as advertised?
Yes, I have to say that the cushion is comfortable and has taken the pressure off my lower back.  I no longer feel like I am sitting directly on my spine which is exactly why I purchased this product.

HOWEVER Please be aware that there is a 'break in' period for this cushion.
If you are on the heavier side, the edge of the cushion may press firmly against your legs causing them to go numb, which was a huge bummer as I thought this would not work out.  My advice is to elevate your legs on some kind of foot stool/rest (about 4 to 5 inches) so that your legs do not press against the edge of the cushion too hard and you do not experience the numbness.  After about 2 weeks of 'break in' time, the edges of the cushion have become softer and no longer dig into my legs causing the numbing effect.  The Purple Butt Cushion at this point is now perfect - So do not get discouraged if you get the product and experience this - persist and you will be rewarded with a great cushion.

Even though I experienced the temporary 'break in' leg numbness, I still give this product 5 stars because I believe it is the best seat cushion solution out there.  In fact my wife takes the cushion off my chair all the time and uses it on her chair (I Guess I may need to get another one).


Wow - it gets HOT! I have a flat iron hair straightener that I have to set to its highest setting to get the results I want. I'm so used to it, that when I started up this brush for the first time, I set the temperature to 390 degrees and figured I would go up from there as needed. Little did I know, for my hair, 390 was more than enough heat! I have naturally wavy hair that frizzes like crazy. I use hair straighteners to get a straight look and to control the frizz. This brush might be too powerful for me! And I mean that in a good way. If you have actual curly hair (unlike my slightly wavy hair) I don't see this brush having any problem at all straightening your hair! I also have a lot of very thick hair and usually have to straighten it in sections. But with the brush being able to brush through and grab a lot of hair with each brush, I don't have to do sections at all! That's my favorite part about this product! Also, I have to rave about the glove. It works very very very well! I have a heat glove from another product and it helps shield some of the heat to help prevent burns, but definitely still can get burned. This glove, I could touch the brush and never even felt heat! I was able to hold my hair in the brush as I brushed so I could get a pretty curved look. That was very cool. And now the only reason I gave it 4 stars was because the brush gives off a funky smell when it's hot. At first I was afraid it was from burned hair, but it wasn't. It was the brush itself. It's not horrible or even that noticeable. I hope it's more of a new-product smell and will go away over time. But it definitely doesn't deter me from using the brush! Oh and one more thing I want to point out is you can press the brush prongs against your scalp - the tips of the brush aren't hot! I included some before and after pictures.

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.


I purchased the Ultimate Purple seat cushion for my husband, who is a rural carrier for the USPS. He delivers mail in the standard issue LLV (long life vehicle or mail truck depending on who you ask). My husband has issues with his back and previously had surgery for a herniated disc in his lower lumbar region. Fast forward to now and he has herniation again, along with nerve damage in his legs and feet. He has a large rural route, which takes him along some very bumpy dirt roads and the LLV seat has no shock absorption whatsoever.

After doing some research into the Purple mattress I was happy to see they also made seat cushions, so I bought one for my dad, who is a truck driver and one for my husband, who is a mailman. Amazon sent the wrong cushion initially, but I sent it back and they quickly replaced it for the Ultimate seat cushion. My husband was excited to get the mail that day! He immediately used the seat cushion in his LLV that day and has been using it ever since. It's amazing how something that seems so simple can upgrade your level of comfort instantly. He was bragging to his coworker, who is also a rural carrier about his new seat cushion, so today he decided he would leave the cushion in the LLV for his coworker to try when they switch shifts. I am happy to report that he also loves it!

The Ultimate Purple is pretty wide and perfect for the larger derrière. If you have a smaller derrière or seat width, I could also recommend the Double Purple, which is the cushion I purchased for my father. Just take a look at my Amazon reviews if you are interested in the Double Purple seat cushion. The Ultimate Purple is very comfortable and has helped immensely with the stiff ride, dirt roads, and long days of mail delivery. I would not be surprised to see an influx of orders for every model of the Purple seat cushions once the word of mouth gets out. I will say that I think the Purple seat cushions are priced pretty high, but you pay for a good solid product that is completely mobile, which allows you to upgrade just about any seat. I received my Ultimate Purple seat cushion at a discount for my fair and unbiased review.


I purchased this from Live Long Solutions when I got the refill, never thinking of coming here.  I now just looked at their bottle vs here.  Where it says S.O labs on the top with the doctor's Caduceus, mine just has a picture of a tooth.  Mine is $69.00/bottle.  (The distributor's address of mine: 37 Inerness Drive east - Ste#100 Englewood, CO USA.)<br />It is very tempting to buy this at 1/6 the price I pay but the reviews would be a 5 star if it were the same product.  I have had chronic gum infection on the upper left side of my mouth for years.  The infection literally ate the bone away despite the fact I went to the dentist complaining 4-6x/year.  It never showed up on the Xray.  Antibiotics, many dental appointments, chronic pain, etc.  Then my sister purchased me Steel Bite Pro as a birthday gift.  I never believed a silly pill (2 in am and 1 pm) would work but, By George! it DID!.  My dental hygenist saw a big difference in my gums when I came in for my 1 of 4 yearly cleanings (at $140.00/pop!)  I take it regularly now (and I buy it from live Long Solutions and pay the $69.00/bottle for it, gladly).  At one point I did stop taking it and stopped flossing too.  Within about 2-3 weeks I had an infection again.  I didn't want to start up on antibiotics so I started retaking the Steel Bite Pro and they even cleared up the infection!  No cleaning, no dentist.  I now see the hygenist ONCE/year.  I am 66 years old and have had my teeth cleaned 3-4x/year for 15-20 years.  This stuff is amazing.  It also has worked for everyone I know that took it.  My dentist does not recommend it to his clients despite the huge difference it made with my gums.  I wonder why... ;)


I’ve used lots of masks over just as many years, but very few were purchased- either gifts, found (factory sealed in thrift shops, of course) and what appeared to be a lifetime supply of JetBlue “disposables” given to me by an FA friend- there were sort of a go-to collection, when the non-adjustable elastic stretched beyond useable limits, move on to the next pair. But, when I lost them all (and everything else) in the recent CA wildfires, it was one of those things you don’t think to grab under evac orders- sleeping in a shelter tended to make me regret that immediately, they aren’t really conducive to lights out sleep. But then, I am not sure I would not prefer to keep one eye open anyway. As luck would have it, I found a weird zebra-striped unit in the box of donations for we victims, but it was cardboardy and cheap feeling, it made it two nights. I did find two tucked into the suitcase I grabbed as I hastily packed, this was a small blessing (in view of everything else, very small, but I’ll take it)

So enter the Tlinna (?) which I liked it right away, it had a baby-butt smooth surface on both sides, boasting mulberry silk on both sides; reversible is a nice touch, and I find either side equally comfortable. Two strap models are always superior, and with tiny buckles for adjustment it’s a lot easier to slide them into a comfortable length. (Continued wearing on the same side molded the thing into what seems like a tiny bra, so I now plan to flip it daily- I take enough flak for wearing one in the first place)

The buckles lie flat, and the straps come from the center stitch of the mask, so while it may not be sold as such, I am finding either side equally comfortable. Properly adjusted it is as a mask should be- barely there.
No gaudy statement of a print or pattern or faux fur, just a pleasantly opaque blackout. I have had so many MRI’s recently that the imaging place tend to comment on my eye mask du jour)

Time will tell how the elastic will wear, so I might pick up a spare or one for travel; although actually needing to purchase one tends to make me keep – a closer eye on it (sorry)


I have used many different pre-workouts over the last several years, and have had a variety of different experiences. Due to my work schedule, I have to rotate between early morning workouts and late evening workouts, and if you try to take supplements to maximize the benefits of weightlifting, it can be discouraging to do so when things like staying awake or falling asleep are important to you. That being said, I wanted to try this product for about a month to get an accurate depiction of what it does for me.
My initial reactions:
I work in the chemicals industry and fully appreciated the fact that no coloring is added to this mix. It mixes clear and tastes excellent (Watermelon). It does not have the typical artificial sugar aftertaste that is really common in pre-workout supplements. I knew that it was a higher than average stimulant product, so the first time I tried it, was during my early morning workout.
It hits hard and fast, but in a very good way. I was able to take it as I pulled into the parking lot, and felt the effects quickly. I definitely felt that I was able to get more out of my workout, more weight, more reps, before I felt my muscles fatigue. I don't know if it was a placebo effect, however I will note that I did experience this same thing every time I used the product. One the days I forgot to bring it with me, I felt a markedly different way during the workout (I keeps some other powders in my truck just in case) and did not feel the same surge during those workouts.
There is no crash when the product wears off. This was huge for me. I was able to go throughout a 12 hour shift, without feeling wiped out, needing an additional pick me up.
When working out at night, I was worried about the potential difficulties falling asleep, however I was pleasantly surprised to find myself falling asleep with no difficulties.
I would normally take about 4g of Beta Alanine, along with some vasodilators, but found this made it so I didn't have to take any additional pre workout supplements except for my creatine.
I can see myself using this product for a good long time, not only for my workouts, but occasionally when I need to use a little bit of a boost during a busy day.


So I have a 5 month old kitten who had surgery on one of his paws and had to use the Yesterdays News for the litter (which apparently he didn’t like at first) if anyone has used that litter they know it doesn’t absorb scent AT ALL. Well, he decided to use my dirt laundry basket and hid this poopoo and till laundry day came around I didn’t notice that the clothes all the way to the bottom of the basket were wet (and where his poo was very well hidden). By this time the odor had set in and wasn’t strong but it was there. I never had a cat not use a litter box so I just threw everything in the wash and the smell didn’t go away, I washed it again and still the kitty urine was not just there but stronger. Did some research and came across this product and thought “worth a shot”. I had a heavy load (jeans, towels, sheets and other items) so I used 1/3rd of a cup and tepid water with a pre-soak (just to be safe). Not only did the urine smell completely come out, any set in stain on some old shirts that went in were gone!! A white shirt that is roughly 10 years old that I could really only use for bed or working outside had a few set in stains. I took each piece out of the washer and smelled every part of the item and came across this shirt and it looked brand new!!! So it didn’t just get out the kitty odor but set in stains on a white shirt even bleach and oxi-clean couldn’t get out. I’m beyond impressed with this laundry additive and will definitely keep it in stock at the house even just for white wash. Did a small test and diluted it a bit and used it as spot cleaner on carpets bc I have a 5 yr old cat who has tummy issues here and there and poor little man gets sick around the house. I’ve used resolve as well as an oxi-clean & hot water mix and had to scrub and scrub. Used this on the carpet and it was gone without a trace and used it on an old stain (didn’t notice it was still there bc it was in the corner of dining room) and it got it up and no odor from the kitty 🤮. Can’t get over how amazing it is!!!!! Highly recommend to EVERYONE!! Pet owner or not.


Okay so I've only had it a couple of days, so I'm still figuring out the right adjustment for the brace. I've got to say though, I've suffered from a bone spur on my right foot for a few years now, I wore the clear gel heel cups and the padded arch supports today and it's the first time in months that I'm actually pain free where my spur is. Totally worth it for me just for that! Thank you!

Edit: okay so I've been using this for a little over a week now and I've got to say a few things.
First of all my pain was so bad, I'd hobble around most of the day. If I had to be on my feet for an extended period of time, by night I was close to tears. Massaging and a Tens unit was my only source of relief and that  was temporary to say the least.
I bought this in hopes of relieving some of that pain and I only wish I had purchased this sooner.

 While it feels a little uncomfortable at first, the brace once adjusted corectly to the curve of your ankle and foot, works wonders.
The first few days doesn't seem like it's doing too much but just keep at it, adjust and make sure it's stretching that tendon out but not painfully so.
I started out 30-45 minutes around bedtime, I now wear it for about 2-3 hrs at night.
During the day I wear the gel heel cups and I honestly could jump for joy like a toddler right now. This is the first time in years I have not been in pain waking up and walking and I was able to go shopping and do quite a bit of walking around and barely felt any issues by the end of the day.
Thank you for a great product, it's improved my quality of life greatly already.

If you suffer from heel spurs from plantar fasciitis, buy it, give it a chance, it worked far better than anything the doctor ever recommended.


I recently received this protein powder for review.  Having consumed a wide variety of protein powders, both milk and plant based, I have a large pool of powders to compare this to.  This Carlyle powder is quite good.  It bears no resemblance in taste to products from Orgain, but does remind me in both texture, grittiness and taste to Vega's products.  It also has some texture and taste similarity to the Purely Inspired line of plant based protein powders. Carlyle's powder is, however, thicker when mixed with the recommended amount of liquid.

I mixed one scoop with 6 ounces of water, and found it a bit too thick for me.  When mixed with 8 ounces, it was quite a bit thinner and more to my liking.  The taste is definitely plant based vanilla protein powder, and if you drink it right after mixing, it is gritty.  Let it sit for a few minutes and the grittiness greatly diminishes.  As for clumping, I couldn't get it smooth with just a spoon, but in a shaker bottle (without a blender ball) it mixed up perfectly clump free.

I really appreciate the high fiber content in this, and while there is a bit of an aftertaste, it isn't unpleasant.  The powder is quite sweet, which may not be to everyone's liking, but mixed with a bit more liquid it diminishes.  I also really like that it has a variety of plant proteins, although the main protein is from peas, adding to the grittiness.  There is a nice vitamin and mineral profile in this powder which adds to its value and health benefits.  If you're already high on consuming those vitamins though, you may want to look elsewhere.

I've been liking this as a breakfast drink and it tides me over until lunchtime just fine, with a satisfied feeling without bloating.  Nice protein, but at it's current price, it's a bit expensive when compared with better known brands.


I have 3 Verilux lamps, including this one, so that I can use them at my piano, reading chair, and at bedside.

  These are sturdy lamps with a nice clean design and a variety of colors to compliment any decor. My favorite is the ivory.

  I have presbyopia and early cataracts, so can benefit greatly from higher contrast in reading and needlework. These lamps are beyond meeting my expectations.

  Whereas, I used to have a lot of eye fatigue and got sleepy while reading at night, this is no longer the case. The black print appears darker, sharper-- as if I'd up-graded my glass prescription. I find that I have sufficient spread of light for reading an average newspaper page. Even the newspaper stock quote pages are now readable, whereas this isn't the case otherwise.

  I also do a lot of watercolor painting and needlepoint. It is a treat to be able to work into the evening while being confident that my color mixes are true.

  Here is an amusing side note which supports that the light approximates daylight......My elderly cat, who enjoys a daily bath in outdoor sunlight, sometimes substitutes the Verilux lamp light for his "spa" when the weather is bad! It can't be the heat that he is drawn to-- as little is given off.

  I can appreciate some reviewers' observations that the quality of the light is perhaps "overly white." Yet, the lamp is not intended for ambient lighting but rather for a small task area.

  The light bulbs are not pricey when you consider that they last for 5 years and are, thus, an average cost of $4. a year. Also, they use less than 1/5 of the electricity of a traditional 150 watt reading light.

  If making a decision to purchase this lamp, I would suggest that you base it upon your need or wish to have better clarity in visual work at night. It is not intended to add daylight to a room.

  There are many cheaper Verilux look-alikes, but I wouldn't recommend these. There are serious complaints
that these fall apart in a year or two-- or fail to work from the beginning.


I just noticed this and some other brands of carbonated beverages at Whole Foods in the last weeks.  I stopped drinking Coke and other carbonated drinks because of the high fructose corn syrup and the dense concentration of empty calories as spoken about by .  This brands has smaller servings, and less calories.

1 Coke has 140 calories per 12 ounce serving meaning almost 12 calories per ounce.
12 Ounces Coke 140 Calories
12 Ounces Q Kola 105 Calories

1 Q Kola has 70 calories per 8 ounce serving or almost 9 calories per ounce.
8 Ounces Q Kola 70 Calories
8 Ounces Coke 93 Calories

An 8 ounce serving of Coke has 24 more calories than an 8 ounces serving of Q Kola.
A 12 ounce serving of Coke has 36 more calories than an 8 ounces serving of Q Kola.

3500 calories in a pound of fat, so that is about 1167 ounces more of Q Kola you would have to drink to

To gain a pound of fat you would need to drink 25 cans of Coke or 33 equivalent cans of Q Kola,
that is you can drink more Q Kola for the same caloric "price".

I'm just saying that Q Kola tastes pretty good, complex, spicy, sweet and refreshing ... like Coke
with about 75% of the calories.

Plus you will drink less because the bottle aren't 12 ounces, they are 8 ounces, though you can
get 6 ounces cans of Coke now and they are cheaper than Q Kola.

I will stick with some of these new drinks like Q Kola put my money into more reasonable and
healthy alternatives.

That said I am trying to cut down on all soft drinks, and even juice, except real fresh juiced fruits
and vegetables.  I find these smaller less calorie dense drinks a help in that effort, and I also do
not like to contribute money to Coca-Cola that has been going on for decades knowing they a
are contributing to the sickness and obesity of Americans.

--- By the way Q also makes a very interesting tasting ginger ale.  It is sharp and spicy and a
bit hard for me, a lightweight, to take straight, but on ice watered down, which is how I like it
it's really excellent and sophisticated tasting.


As I was looking at the reviews for this product, there were many reviews for post bariatric surgery patients and others, but very few for athletes. Bariatric surgery patients and others may be using dosing at 1 Tbs or one scoop at a time where strength athletes are using much more than that. I feel this makes a review more applicable to a demographic who may be interested in this product but have not seen many pertinent reviews on amazon.

  I've tried the fuzzy navel, roadside lemonade, lemon tea, and kiwi strawberry so I'll review each individually.

  The fuzzy navel was very good and a welcome change from the muscle milk that I have been using. I'm not a huge fan of peach flavored stuff, but this flavor was very good. It tastes exactly like the drink, to me, and mixes decently well.

  The roadside lemonade tastes decent but definitely has a "creamy whey," flavor to it which I can really taste. The mixability was again only decent. I use a shaker cup for all of my protein drinks and the lemonade was definitely below average for mixing. I routinely got massive clumps in the drink that I'd have to break open with a spoon then shake it again.

  The lemon tea was very good and mixed very well. I could definitely use this flavor routinely. It mixed with no clumps and tasted very much like real iced tea. I mixed some of the roadside lemonade in with the lemon tea (2 scoops lemon tea to 1 scoop of roadside lemonade in approx 16 oz of water) and it was probably my favorite protein drink.

  The kiwi strawberry tastes like slightly watered down kiwi strawberry flavor (imagine that). It isn't overpowering by any means and isn't that sweet, but if you are expecting it to taste like a snapple then you'll be disappointed. It does mix very well and I would buy it again.


Are waist bags cool again yet???...
Well, I like them, anyway - particularly for biking.

I bought this one in yellow. I have to admit it caught my eye specifically because the style, especially considering all 3 available colours, is very Star Trek. Even the logo vaguely adds to it. Am I crazy?! Yes, but I knew I had to get this one. The size and padded straps had something to do with my purchase too, but... you know.

It's large for a waist bag, a little small for a utility bag. It packs a whole lot of stuff in it's various pockets. I can use it for the bike tools and supplies I tend to carry with me if I'm out for a while on my bike, or any of my other daily items.

- The largest pocket is in the back. I fit two boxed bike tubes in it, or alternatively a full package of baby wipes, plus my Kindle and a little bag of Red Vines.
- The pocket in front of that has two internal compartments (one is zippered), plus a little key holder clip. It can hold many small items (for me: phone, oximeter, pill case, chapstick, trial size lotion, few pens, charger).
And the pocket in front of that is a diagonal small zipper pouch that can hold something small and skinny (just notes and receipts for me).
There are also two small side mesh pouches; they're not large enough to hold a water bottle but they're about inhaler sized.

The back of the pouch is very padded. It'll prevent any sweat from reaching the contents.
There's also a wide channel between two padding layers so you can stick your belt (or anything you need to carry?) through it.
The shoulder strap is removable but the waist strap is not (though it could be stuffed into the side mesh pockets if you need to).

THINGS I LOVE: The padding that extends out to the sides makes it super comfy. It can carry quite a bit of stuff, the zippers don't snag, the shoulder strap is removable, and most importantly: it's heavy duty and high quality.

THINGS I DON'T LOVE: The bottom isn't padded like the back, there are not small pen/coin/etc holders inside any of the larger pockets.

I bought this discounted in return for my review and opinions after use.


Its a neat wax. I applied after buffing my paint to a high shine. I found the wax fairly hard to work with. Not the worst ever but make sure you put it on thinnn and take it off in a reasonable amount of time. My truck seemed to be no problem, but I have experienced streaking on other cars. Make sure that paint surface is as cool as you can possibly get it, within reason. I'm not sure if that caused the streaks or not but its the only thing I can think of. The streaks don't come out easy so be careful as you might end up having to polish if it streaks on you.

Gloss was OK but not great. My truck is black with metallic flake. The truck looks shiny and nice, but it just doesn't have that same "pop" that other nice waxes have. The metal flake doesn't glisten like I was used to with other waxes.

Durability so far has been great. The truck beads water like crazy even 2 months later. I love seeing it run off the hood like mad when I drive in the rain. It certainly lives up to its reputation there.

I was hoping it would make for a great glass wax (rain x alternative if you will) and its pretty good. I've used A TON of products on my windshield to help sheet off rain. I would rate this as very good but it hasn't beaten my go to for the past several years which is turtle wax ice paste. We will see if this out lasts the TWI. I suspect it will, but thats not a huge benefit to me as the TWI lasts a very long time already. I have noticed that it takes a quite a bit more speed to get the water sheeting off the windshield vs the Ice, and it doesn't do as well with fine misty rain as the Ice either. If its pouring or you're driving at a pretty quick speed though you'll have no problem so use this product on your glass and you'll be happy.

I am also experimenting with it on my jet ski. Didn't seem to last even one whole trip on there (when it was working it was great though). I did a very quick job though, so it could easily be on me. I'll take a little more time next time before I make my final call on that.


i think these attachments were meant for washing cars or bathtub use. i dont see any applications beyond that. the reason why is because even though it spins fine, the splatter from the debris you are trying to clean gets EVERYWHERE. and it a real fine dirt mist that dries quickly. so you have to constantly circle back and scrub all the areas where the dirt mist got on to. and dont think you are going to use the drill to clean the dirt mist b/c then you will just have dirt mist in a different spot. and you will never be free from the cycle. i tried to use these attachments to clean my floors, thinking this is going to be a breeze. hell no!! i nearly broke my back trying to clean all the spraying dirt mist. it wasn't worth it. i can see it working to clean a tub or parts of a car. but unless you want to spend double the time you would have spent doing it manually then its not worth it.!!! i am really disappointed. and while your actual hands get a break, your wrists still have to control the drill. and thats not really any break at all. its not worth it. it cleans the spot where it makes contact with and then sprays dirt mist in another spot. who are these people leaving the reviews?! the company was responsive though to different things. they just need to have a better product. a splash guard may help. but i wouldn't buy it again. oh, but wait! one thing it is really good for! its a stunning use for it! is if you have mold stuck on concrete. i mean really stuck in there! but the splatter will get everywhere. but who cares if its in a basement that you can shop vac. but for in the house, no no no!!! and i am in real good shape too. and i was ready to die after cleaning a small kitchen floor. because of all the dirt mist!!  i couldn't imagine if i were some little old lady trying to use this thing


I've already used a few of these towels to clean my Air fry oven and dual microwave convection oven that were in need of cleaning, and it did a wonderful job. My air fry oven and microwave look brand new again. But, this is not the main reason that I wanted them.
A while back, I took on the endeavour of repainting my kitchen and bathroom cabinets. I thought it was going to be a simple job, but it turns out that there's a lot more to it than just a little sanding and painting. It's taking me a while, I'm only halfway through, and I'm on a little break right now, but will be back at it within the next week or so. These towels are going to be great for all the chemicals I'm going to have to use, and all the scrubbing and cleaning I'm going to have to do. Especially, in the bathrooms, as I haven't done any of the prep work in those two rooms, yet.
I'm trying to go off memory of the proper steps, so I may miss something. You have to clean your cabinets with a strong special cleaner, then lightly sand them, and then reclean with a 50/50 mixture of water and denatured alcohol. You also have to keep ammonia on hand for some reason, but I can't remember exactly why. This might not be everyone's way, but this is just how I was taught to do it, and it's working well. The job was taxing on me because I didn't have good towels to use. I was using a sponge and paper towels for a good part of it, and they just weren't cutting it. I think there's something in the makeup of these towels that make them clean better and will make my job of prepping my cabinets a lot easier. I'll also need them to wipe away any sanding dust in between coats, and these will leave them lint-free, unlike paper towels.
Just from using a few of these to clean my Air fry oven and microwave, I know there's some super special cleaning power in these towels. I know that they will serve me well while doing my cabinet painting jobs. Because of how durable they are and well they last, I'm sure I'll have some left over to do other cleaning jobs around the house. I definitely recommend these towels!


I was hesitant to get this based on some of the negative reviews here - but the positive ones convinced me to try it.  And, the price was good enough that I thought "why not?"
First of all, I have fibromyalgia and have severe pains and have been desperate.  I'm not someone who is comfortable to get a massage, and even if I was I would be poor if I went as often as I would need to.  So, what to do?
Ok.  I got it today and tried it about a half an hour ago.  I think that alone tells you what I think of this spa mat!  (that I literally came on here to review it right away)  :)
I didn't even bother with "low" and went right to "medium" (high seemed to scare me for the initial setting - I figured it'd be similar to a tsunami).  The power of the bubbles was AMAZING!  Gets you ALL over and was so powerful that the tub looked like a pot of crazy hot boiling water.  And that was on MEDIUM!
Oh, and yeah - while a 10-15 minute bath is usually cool at the end, this amazin' beauty keep the water at a nice temp.  :)
Regarding the mat floating - it does.  Some of the suction cups stuck great and others did not.  Frankly, who cares??  This is supposed to make the water bubble and it does that job fantastically.  Made me feel good and relaxed :)  WOO!
Lastly - other people complained about the noise.  The noise of the unit is quiet.  The MASSIVE BUBBLING is noisy!  ;)  And seriously, if you're complaining about bubbling noise then why did you get a "body bubbles bath spa" mat?  lol  Personally, I liked it and it reminded me of being on vacation and in a big hot tub.
And, for storage, I figured that since I'll likely be using it 2-3 times a week the best way to store the mat is just to stick it on the side of the shower wall ;)  Perfect (so the excess water can drain out and it can dry well).


I love this BP Monitor.  It is so simple to use.  So, you are probably wondering why the 4 instead of 5 stars.  Well, truth be told, I would give it a 4.5 if we were able to give half stars.  The deduction is really a nitpick. IT is about the voice and the directions.  It is obvious that it is manufactured and the directions were printed by a company where english is not the primary language.  I don't have any issue with that.  It's a big world.  However, it does make it a bit more challenging during setup of any device you get from manufacturers outside of the states.  The voice is just not a pleasing tone and due to the vernacular and inflections, it is just not useful.  You can read the screen 10X faster than the voice prompt reads the screen info to you.  With that said, the screen is terrific.  It is so clear with the black screen and lit data projection.  It is already set to read in mmHg, which is millimeters of mercury.  The menu also is defaulted to a 24-hour clock, which I also appreciate as all of my clocks and watches are set to 24-hour time.  It can also store 2 different users' readings, but if you want to delete them the command is not intuitive.  The menu allows you to set something called PA but nowhere in the menu does it say what that is.  Maybe that is the alternative to mmHG, I don't know.  It comes with a USB c cord as well.  It is not for recharging, but the cord is very short if it is meant to be a power source.  It does come with 4 AAA batteries, so just use those for convenience.  Overall, I love this monitor and its ease of use will have me checking my BP way more often and tracking my health in a more meaningful way.  Hope this helps.


The scale was really fussy to setup, and we setup hardware and networks for a living.  It was doable, but not very smooth for a consumer level product.  It is an expensive scale and they really should have done better than only supporting 802.11b.

The initial setup turned out to be the best part.

The scale does not appear to be very accurate.  In tests against 5 other scales, including a medical balance beam scale it is 5 out of 6 for proximity to the other scale's reading, and the adding of weight when holding a known quantity weight.

It currently won't let anyone else get invites. Fitbit doesn't allow their support forums to be accessed by people who are not signed in, so an internet search did not turn up the problem.  Eventually I logged into the site and discovered that it is a known problem, but a couple of days later it isn't fixed.  Mainly the level of customer service is really disappointing.  They suggest submitting a trouble ticket for a workaround, but they are very slow to respond to trouble tickets.  Others are reporting responses to trouble tickets such as "check you spam box" when there is already supposed to be a known and acknowledged problem system wide where new invites cannot go out, yet clearly not all CS agents are properly informed.

The scale has also randomly spammed the fitbit account with a dozen weigh-ins within the same minute, of a completely erroneous weight, which caused all kinds of incorrect badges to be issued, despite the whole "matching" via similar weight making it so that it should not ever think that one person has lost 25 lbs in a single day.

The bodyfat reading appears to be based on a calculation of weight/height/sex which is sort of fine because none of the bioelectrical impedance scales really do an accurate job (although at least the ones with foot and hand sensors do (which this does not have) are a little more reliable.

Not worth the money.  Not worth it at half the price.


Let me just start from the beginning. First, the packaging for this is super cute and totally is what drew me to this energy supplement. The packaging draws you in and the name itself totally makes you want to see what this is. Then you read Cherry Bomb and I was totally intrigued and it sounds like it would be an awesome flavor. This stuff ticked all my boxes on looks and drawing me in.
However, when I opened it and smelled what was in this, nope, nope, oh heck to the nope nope. I have to be completely honest, I can't even tell you what it smelled like because it's not something I've ever smelled. Yeah, tells you exactly what it is huh. I know, it's driving me crazy too because it's this strong striking scent that you think you know but then when you think about it, you really have no idea. Then I tried it. Worst mistake ever. It's like battery acid meets stomach bile, except I'd rather drink that. The worst part is while I was very hesitant to even try this after smelling it, I was like I've tried things that smelled horrible, tried it, and honestly it was awesome. However, me being dumb and super thirsty I ended up downing half a bottle before wanting to rip my tongue out. It's messed up because it started out totally fine until you stop drinking and then the smell turns into the taste. My tongue is still mad at me, and I don't blame it. I still have remnants of the smell and then it reminds me of the taste and I spit up a bit. Yeah, it's gross. It's more than gross, seriously don't buy this stuff. And being someone that drinks zero sugar drinks and sugar-free stuff, it's not this being sugar-free.
On another note, I wish everything came with the little scoops that Glytch uses. It's a scoop and funnel in one and is totally genius. So at least I got a super awesome scoop out of this horrid stuff.


I first want to mention that this device is very small.  It can fit in your hand.  It's not necessarily a bad thing because it packed a good punch for being so small.  In fact, the sounds seemed to be very good quality and the melodies that played were very soothing and calming.  All of my kids really enjoyed them.  Here are the problems with this device:
1. You have to charge the unit to 100% once it dies and CANNOT use it while it is plugged in.  So you use it until it dies and then it needs to charge to 100%.  It doesn't take too long to charge.  Maybe 3 hours or so.  I tried unplugging it before it had charged to 100% and it didn't want to work.

2. There is no indicator of the battery life on the device.  You don't really know when it is dying or almost done charging.  So you can either choose to charge it every day before you use it or take a chance and use it until it dies.  At first it lasted us almost 5 full nights (around 50 hours of use in total).  We use it as a sound machine at night for our kids.  After a month of use, it started holding less and less of a charge.  We finally returned it after about 5 weeks because it wouldn't even last 2 full nights (or 20 hours).

3. The "night light" isn't really a night light.  So the light on the device can either be set to "on" (which is VERY bright), "off", or "blinking" which is just simply distracting.

If all of these things were resolved I would purchase several more because this machine was really convenient and the sounds were of good quality and not annoying or scratchy.

*** A few things to note, we never used the night light so that was not the reason for our battery usage.  Also, I did notice that the melodies used up more battery life than the simple sounds did so if you are wanting to use it for a business with the melodies you will not be able to use it for more than 8 hours or so before needing to charge it again.