but I can not love something that was so unbelievably frustrating to use and then DID NOT WORK!!

I have fairly long but super straight lashes. Every single day I would curl my lashes with a heated up eyelash curler and wear waterproof mascara. In the summer months, no matter how great they looked in the morning the heat and humidity would make them fall flat instantly! How excited was I to find out there was something called eyelash perming and that I could do it myself!!

I quickly set out to find out how to do this and do it well!  Watched many videos and read all the reviews. Finally settled on this kit. It came with TONS of stuff! Everything I knew I would need and more! Watched a few more videos and get right down to perming my straight lashes! Oh my gosh was this a pain to use! I expected it to be hard to get my lashes glue on correctly from watching the videos and reading the reviews but this was ridiculous! The glue was awful! Gloppy and soooo hard to get to work (just as hard to remove the huge glops of glue when you're finished too by the way!)

I persisted and managed to get the job done...Only problem...It didn't work! It curled some lashes slightly, others not at all making it way worse because I couldn't even get them to look good with my eyelash curler anymore!

I assume it was user error, watched more videos, waited a week and tried again! Exact same result! I was doing everything exactly as directed and had done considerable research on this before starting so I was confident it was not something I was doing wrong at this point.

Soooo, I ordered Dolly's Lash Lift kit (sold on Amazon for 49.99 but I found mine online elsewhere for ten dollars less). Dolly's worked beautifully! Everything about it is better!
-The silicone pads are more comfortable and easier to use.
-The glue was awesome! I had absolutely NO trouble gluing the pads to my lid or my lashes to the pad. It brushed on easily. Stuck to everything it was supposed to and nothing it wasn't. And it was super easy to get off too!
-The lotions are colored (pink for the perming lotion and blue for the other) making it really easy to make sure you've got it on evenly
-It came with easy to follow instructions
-Most importantly...It worked!! My lashes look amazing! Curled perfectly. Got up this morning and threw on a little mascara and I was good to go for the day!

I suppose it is possible that I just got a bad batch of this product. There is no expiration date on it...Maybe it was old and that's why it didn't work?? This kit did come with a lot of extras that the other, more expensive kit (Dolly's) didn't. Some of which I used with the Dolly perming kit. Some of which I'm not even sure what the purpose is?? Not sure but I highly recommend checking out this one before buying!!  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RN1QQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_imctzb1MF94X2


If you trim the foam inserts about half their height for the 50-60% of the foam insert (lower side), to avoid bending eyelashes that could otherwise start scratching your cornea once bent, you can use this as a night eye mask with moist foam inserts, since the Tranquil eyes mask they sell is too small and ruins your eyelashes.  This is the only mask on the internet I found that works well without ruining eyelashes if you trim foam inserts since it's big enough to avoid that.  :)  It will help prevent dry eyes.  While I don't use this as cold or warm compress, it may work for that, but I tried to use it once and it seemed to not release heat.  But warm compresses are overrated, just a warm shower and meibomian massage then is more than enough, or wearing sealed safety glasses to keep eyelids warmer and oils flowing is enough.  The far more important thing is to keep eyes wet at night, which this thing can do, even though not all use it for this purpose.  :)  I would not use this for cold compress since you want to barely touch eyelids and have full control, like wearing a glove and moving it, to avoid ocular damage from too much cold, which can be as bad as too much heat too.  Keep your eyes happy and moist.  :) For warm compress you can just warm them a little in warm water and use them as such, since mild heat may be better and do less damage;  recall that heat increases oxidative stress and can damage vitreous gel and cornea, if overdone, so it's best to focus on gentler heat and other preventive measures of meibum regeneration, than extreme heat.  :)  The 2 billion dollar computers are not fixed with warming or cooling them up, if that was so it would be easy.  It can be a costly 50 million dollar repair.  Same with eyes.  Think about an instrument, so expensive, does heating the whole of it fix it?  Our tech is not advanced enough to heat only the eyelids, it heats the whole eye which is bad.  Only Lipiflow avoids ocular heating, by heating only the eyelids with their meibum glands.  So, don't go to extremes of heating eyes, but a little eyelid warmth is good.  :)

 Recall buying LacriPure saline eye drops (made for contacts-wearers, but anyone can use them) to keep eyes moist during daytime with minimal chemical toxicity, since it has water and salt only and 300 mOsm/L, the ideal osmolarity of our natural tears.  Saline often works fine when our eyes are not too 'tired and dried out' :)  Make sure your foam inserts in Tranquil Eyes are not pressing on the center of your eyeball, since this will give you glaucoma in the long run.  Trim it in a perfect concave shape  (for the upper half only, not lower) maybe to embrace your eye perfectly allowing you to not touch the eyelashes, yet keep eyes closed.  I know this is hard, but at least, don't bend eyelashes and have some moisture there, get an amazon squirt bottle with purified water to wet them if they become dry in the middle of the night.  :)


As someone who has purchased five other bottles for comparison purposes, I can say that I prefer this bottle to the others for a couple of reasons.  First, the part that screws onto the bottle is better made so that the bottle does not leak.  Lest this sound simplistic, the problems experienced with other bottles is that the moment the bottle is tipped over, it begins to leak.  The amount of leakage increases as one squeezes.  However, the rigidity of the screw top of this unit is such that leakage has not occurred.

Secondly, the spray is a bit more subtle.  Some bottles have a single outlet for the water so there is one stream.  This is sometimes desirable but not always.  The Leka Travel Bidet has several smaller holes which allows for wider distribution of the water and probably an overall cleaner experience.

Since I am the first to review this particular model, I will repeat what I have written elsewhere about portable bidets.  The word "portable" suggests the bidets are mainly useful when traveling, especially perhaps to countries that either do not routinely supply toilet tissue or where the tissue might not seem hygienic.  However, it goes without saying that anyone who is sensitive to chemicals in the paper would probably like to consider such a bottle as an alternative to paper.  Likewise, if one is concerned about the environment or using a composting toilet, these bottles have a real niche.  They are also useful for people with motion issues, such as those recovering from surgery or whose infirmities or lack of agility interfere with good hygiene.

There are additional reasons to use such bottles.  One can bring one's own water and perhaps reduce the risks associated with potentially contaminated water.  It is also possible to medicate the water with essential oils or herbs to reduce risks of various types of microbial and fungal infections.  As someone who travels a lot, I find these bottles very useful and I like the fact that this one has a cap for the nozzle.  It seems like an extra touch to prevent both leakage and contamination.  However, unlike the other models I have bought, this one does not have a carrying bag.  Having never used the bags supplied, I do not regard this is a shortcoming.

For those who are concerned about where things are made, it would seem this is made in China.  The print on the box is mostly in Chinese, but the suggestions for use include various medical conditions such as hemorrhoids and itchiness.  The advice is aimed at ladies, but there is no reason that gents would not also find this very useful.

Update after long use:

A few ago, the little blue tip to the nozzle fell off.  There are no threads and no sign of glue.  It might therefore have simply been pushed into place.  I cannot get it to stay in place.  The bottle will still work but without as much control over the water flow and without the ability to direct the water.  I think this is a design flaw and could easily be corrected with threads.  In the meantime, I will try glue.


This is an excellent pure L Glutamine. If you are searching for help with hyperacidity, Chronic acid problems, Gerd etc. L glutamine can help. If you are on PPI's like Nexium etc. you have to wean yourself off. If you go off cold turkey you will almost certainly have terrible acid rebound occur. Instead slowly scale back your dosage over weeks to months, giving your body a chance to adjust. L glutamine  naturally lowers gastric acidity, it also helps heal the stomach lining, and helps heal leaky gut. Going off of the PPI aciphex, I relied on L glutamine. Just one level teaspoon a few times a day really helped. For those of you suffering with hyperacidity and gerd, do yourself a favor and get a roll of PH test strip, test yourself, if the test strip turns yellow your system  is highly acid. Those test strips test your saliva or urine, very easy, and they give you a concrete understanding of how acid you are.  You learn to avoid acid provoking foods especially, chocolate, tomatoes, and spicey foods. Instead you eat more alkalyzing foods and drinks. A glass of water with a small slice of lemon squeezed into it is very alkalyzing. (Lemon turns alkaline in the body). If you do transition off of PPI's other things to use as you are doing so, Pepcid AC original is the one thing that does not rebound.(Tums causes acid rebound.)  So, for when you need just a little extra help, have pepcid on hand. But don't just rely on it. It is a tool to use wisely as you are going off of PPIs. Change what you eat, have lots of good fresh salad and veggies, not tomatoes though. Do research, it really pays. And if lifting stuff causes the acidity to get worse or come back, you know you are not ready to lift.Right? I weaned off of Aciphex after 10years of a hyperacidity caused by an antibiotic. I will always be grateful to the people who wrote about their experiences and shared what helped.<br /> It can take awhile to get your system back to normal, and to know what works for you. It is worth it. I still can't eat chocolate. But I am Soooo Happy, that I know what I can and cannot eat, and over a period of years I got back most of what I could do before....like lifting stuff and having a slice of tomato on a sandwich. Essential Stacks Clean L Glutamine is my go to brand now. There are others that are pretty good, but avoid any that have mag. stearate and fillers. Use only pure L Glutamine. This brand is really a good one. It is  sort of bland to vaguely tart tasting. Very easy to take with a small cup of plain water. You Can Get Well!!!


Ok, I'll admit when I first saw this, I was a bit... frightened?! Hahaha. For some reason I pictured the little nodes moving in and out and was like, how is this safe?  But they don't move. The whole thing just vibrates.  It has 9 Programs (or variations of vibrations)

So, TO CLARIFY, this massages AROUND your eyes... not your eyes directly.. as that would just be dangerous.

I deal with sinus headaches a lot, so I'm always looking for devices that might provide some relief. THIS thing is awesome!

The vibrations are strong and it really just gets all the right spots around your eyes to loosen up all that tension!

It does put pressure around your eyes, so I could see some people not liking it for that if they're not used to it.

I am definitely used to it because pressure on these areas is one of the only things that seems to give me relief sometimes. (I discovered once after putting one of those long stretchy ice packs around my head that the tighter I wrapped the strap part around my brow bone, the better it felt... so sometimes my husband will come home to find me with... pretty much anything wrapped around my head trying to get rid of a migraine... headbands, sleep masks, long socks, bras... just whatever's on hand, lol. But THIS DEVICE IS FAR SUPERIOR!)

I'm so glad I took the leap and bought this!  It's very relaxing. It IS loud because the vibration is pretty strong; but the loosening of the muscles achieved by the vibration makes it not really a thing.  Basically, pop a couple ibuprofen or tylenol, put this on and relax. Your headache will melt away. At least mine do. (Or if you want to speed things along, take one of the migraine pills that have ibu, tylenol or aspirin WITH a bit of caffeine.)  I think that JUST this around eye massager would work for someone really interested in not taking any pills; but I'm not a hero, haha. When I have a migraine I just want it gone.

Anyway, I hope this helps a fellow migraine sufferer somewhere. The other thing I do to get migraine relief is to actually use a back massager on my head... like a percussion massager. There is a technique to it... you have to ease into it or it IS jarring. The reason I do this is because for some crazy reason... the TOP of my head also holds a lot of tension (crazy, I know!). So if you get this around eye massager and you're still having trouble.. try to massage the rest of your head with your hands and see if the combination helps.

Bottom line: This is a GREAT TOOL for easing migraine or sinus headaches. Now that I have it, I would NOT want to be without it. It has a strong vibration that hits all the right spots for sinus issues.

I purchased this MLMSY Electric Eyes Massage Machine at a discounted price 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.


Edit: I lowered my original rating considerably because of this product's lack of durability. I bought one, and it died in less than a year, fortunately right before the warranty ran out. They sent me a replacement unit, without explaining whether or not the new one would carry the same 1-year warranty. The second unit also died in just under a year. I didn't bother to contact the company, assuming the replacement did not have a warranty, since it I didn't purchase the unit. I admit, I did buy a 3rd unit, simply because of their effectiveness, but I'm sure it won't last an entire year either...

Edit #2: As expected, the 3rd unit only lasted for 8 months, and then it completely died out too.

The Germ Guardian Pluggable Air Purifier and Sanitizer certainly does its job well, but also noisily.
My bathroom is always damp and smells like mildew, no matter how often I clean it. I recently had to replace a bathmat due to mold growing on it, and a hat I hung in the bathtub to dry had to be thrown away for the same reason.  Already having breathing issues, that was a big problem for me. The replacement bathmat I purchased also had an awful odor. But then I added this product to the mix, and there was an immediate improvement.
After the air purifier was plugged in for only a short amount of time, the mildew smell and the bathmat smell were both gone. I have kept it plugged in the majority of the time, except when I won't be home for an extended amount of time, and the mildew smell has not come back. Regular bathroom smells dissipate quickly as well, making the ceiling mounted bathroom fan and spray air fresheners obsolete.
As far as space saving, this air purifier takes up very little space, and sits securely in the top socket of the wall outlet, without tilting sideways or forwards. It does not block the lower socket, and I have had no problems so far with using both outlets at the same time.
I don't feel secure taking the risk of leaving it plugged in when I will be away from home for an extended period of time, but I haven't smelled any smoke, or noticed any risk of fire so far. I won't know how much energy it is consuming, until I get my next electric bill.
All in all, the Germ Guardian Pluggable Air Purifier and Sanitizer is a great product, that does it job very effectively, and solved the problems I purchased it for.
The only drawback so far is the noise level. The air purifier is in the bathroom, which shares a wall with my bedroom. It is not plugged in on that shared wall, but near the corner of the adjoining wall. I can hear the fan running rather loudly all the time, especially when I am attempting to sleep, even with both doors closed. I expected to hear the sound in the same room, but not in another room. This is the only reason I did not give the product a 5-star rating, and the only reason why I won't be purchasing more of them to place in other rooms. If it ran quieter, it would be the perfect air purification product. Nevertheless, I will continue to use the product, due to its incredible effectiveness.


This bag has been great. Having the velcro walls is very helpful. Everything I have in the bag easily fits in, but doesn't move around due to the various set ups you can make with the 6 different dividers. The strap is perfect to go on one shoulder, not over your head. I have finished putting everything in the bag and have a little room left. Here is a list of everything I have put in the bag.

Flap:
-Oropharangeal Airway (6 Sizes)
-5" EMT Shears (1)
-7 1/4" EMT Shears (1)
-Reusable Pen Light (1)
- AAA Battery For Pen Light (2)
-Percussion Hammer (1)
-Safety Glasses (1)

Main Compartment:
-Stethoscope (1)
-Ssphygmomanometer (1)
-Adjustable C-Collar (1)
-Sharps Dart (1)
-60cc irrigation syringe (2)
-Bulb Syringe (2)
-1000mL Saline (1)
-6" Ace Bandage (1)
-4" Ace Bandage (1)
-3" Ace Bandage (2)
-2" Ace Bandage (1)
-8 fl oz. Hand Sanitizer (1)
-8 fl oz. Povidone Iodine (1)
-2 fl oz. Hydrogen Peroxide Spray (1)
-Triangle Bandage (2)
-1" Sensi Wrap (2)
-2" Sensi Wrap (2)
-1" Transpore Tape (5)
-1" Micropore Paper Tape (1)
-1.5" Sports Tape (3)
-36" SAM Splint (1)
-3L Emesis Bag (2)
-Digital Thermometer (1)
-Thermometer Probe Cover (100)
-Adult CPR Mask (1)
-Infant CPR Mask (1)
-One Way Valves For CPR Mask (5)
-CPR Face Shield Keychain (5)
-Mylar Emergency Blanket (1)
-Ammonia Inhalants (10)
-Band-Aid Various Sizes (100)
-Bacitracin (1)
-Instant Cold Compress (1)
-Moleskin (4)

Right Side Pocket:
-Nitrile Gloves (50)
-Povidone Iodine Wipes (100)
-Alcohol Disinfectant Wipes (30)

Left Side Pocket:
- Sterile Gauze 2x2" (25)
-Non-Stick Sterile Gauze 2x3" (20)
-Sterile Gauze 4x4" (10)
-Sterile Gauze 9x5" (2)
-2" Sterile Gauze Roll (2)
4.5" Sterile Gauze Roll (2)
-Sterile Tongue Blade (30)

Love the bag, it's versatility, it's size, and it is over all very well made.


I am not new to the use of essential and carrier oils, but using sea buckthorn oil was a new experience for me even though I had read about its use in nourishing the tissues in your skin and body and that it had a long history in regional folk medicines dating back thousands of years.

While I already have self made oil and lotion blends that I use for facial and body skin that I am very happy with, I am always open to learning new things and improving on what's there. So I was really curious and attracted to sea buckthorn due to its healing and rejuvenating effects on the skin and wanted to give it a try. I saw this product on Amazon and since US Organic Group wasn't a supplier that I was familiar with I had to research first before I was willing to purchase something that I was planning to use on my skin. I realize that reviews are not meant to be about manufacturer, but the manufacturer plays a key role for me in something like essential oils. One thing that swayed me in giving this manufacturer a try is not only because the product certified organic, but also that their products are 100% cruelty free. If you do a little further searching you will find that this company seems to have  wellness in their DNA with affiliations to some other interesting organizations.

The oil itself has what I would call a deep amber or red orange color and viscous. It has a bit of a musky scent to it, although you can't really smell unless you hold it up directly to your nose. It can stain your skin, especially if you fail to dilute sufficiently. However, this is temporary and washes off easily.

It's a great exfoliator, skin cleanser and good for healing the skin. There have actually been studies done which show that daily use helps slow down the signs of aging by nourishing skin tissues. What's there not to love about that!

My facial skin is extremely sensitive and I have gotten to the point that I will know almost immediately if my skin likes what I am putting on it or not. I know some people may think that I am a little nuts, but it's true in my case. The reason I bring this up, is that when I used this product in my blend and apply it to my face, I can feel my skin reacting positively.

This is a very concentrated oil, and I recommend that you use sparingly. Also make sure that you dilute with a good carrier oil. There are a number of other essential oils that are good for your skin which you can add in your blend such as carrot seed, rose hip, lavender, frankincense, geranium and others. I can't tell you what blend works best in your particular case as everyone is unique. There are a lot of good articles that will help you get started. Whatever blend/s you come up with, I do recommend you include sea buckthorn given its ability to promote skin hydration, regeneration and elasticity, and even helps treat acne.


These rack ears work exactly as they are supposed to. You must remove (unscrew) the plastic sides from your Mackie mixer (pictured, disconnected and resting on top of rack ears) and then attach the ears in their place, using the threaded bolt holes left by the mixer plastic side guards. Perfect fit. No complaints. Ears attach within 1mm perfect spacing. Simple product, no moving or electronic parts to "break." What you see is what you get. A good tip is to wire up your mixer (with a patch panel) so you arent pulling and inserting cables into the mixer all day every day. The connections stay with the mixer, and are plugged at the other end in the patchbay. The gear plugs in and out of the patchbay, no harm- no foul to the mixer.

Pictured is my mixer on top of a rolling rack that has an adjustable, angled top- another ergonomical advantage. While I am at it, this rack was bought here on Amazon as well and is solid as a rock. If you need to move around your rack once in a while, this is the way to do it- in lieu of pulling your hair out when you unplug every connection, move your rig and either can't reach or can't remember where to plug in the myriad of cables. With a dozen inputs, a dozen inserts, 48 front patch positions, as well as 48 rear patch positions, audio interfaces, secondary and third level mixers, amplifiers, distribution amplifiers, humbuckers, effect pedals, power conditioners, two dozen pieces of vintage gear without all the modern amenities, MIDI spaghetti, MIDI interfaces, USB & USB3 running in and out of gear and the PC, perhaps a secondary PC just to record? Maybe even a PC to just record dry multitrack! Powered monitors, passive monitors feeding off amplifiers, casual entertainment from secondary and third level laptops, single board computers, refurbished PCs with a SSD, a GPU and massive memory dumped in to make it nothing more than a fancy HD internet streaming device. Possibly able to record with some big drives and a stripped down OS.

The short story is (TOO LATE!) the rack ears not only save space, they open up either the top or the vertical side of the mixer in order to make it more available for multiple uses by keeping the clutter behind, to the side, and generally out of the way- while you, the engineer, are trying to figure out a solution, not trying to get tangled in a spaghetti of wires and cables.

Sure, color coded cables help. Those little numbered decals at either end of cables near the jack can help. Not without a key of some sort though. If you've got all the codes on a piece of paper, it's hard to make mistakes. It's even harder to try to hold on to a cheat sheet, while holding tools, cables, balancing on your back, with a flashlight in your mouth.

Work smarter…. not harder!


These are pretty great.  They hold the wound together well, stick pretty well (see below), and are easy to use.  This size is SMALL, for small cuts.  My recent application is a small cut 1/2" long by 1/8" or so deep (razors are very sharp when they are new... who knew?!?).  But, the backing they are attached onto is cut so you have a small 1/16" or 1/8" bit that stays on so it doesn't stick to your fingers when applying it, and the rest of the backing comes off so you can put THAT bit onto the site.  Then you pull the stuck side across the wound to pull the cut closed and then press down the other side to hold it closed.  Then you simply pull off the remaining backing.  It is like how band aides have the white plastic backing split in half, so you leave one side covered until you position the bandage, then peel the other side off as you pull it over the wound.

You should probably buy multiple sizes.  I did.  These will not work for large cuts as you will need wider and longer strips, so find and order sizes to cover a wide array of wound sizes.  Always be prepared!

They are not very 'stretchy' either, but they should not be.  They are meant to hold the wound closed so it can knit together, not stretch so it opens back up.  Maybe they should ask us to rate 'flexibility' instead.  They are VERY flexible, like thin cloth tape, but also seem porous to allow the wound to drain if needed.  you do NOT need to put on 50 of these to completely cover the wound from one side to another... there are videos that show proper usage.  These are applied with spacing like stitches.

I have mixed feelings about the 'adhesion' rating.  Current bandages using adhesives have to find some balance between 'it sticks on and does it's job' and 'it doesn't tear the wound back open when you try to remove the bandage'.  This bandage seems to strike a good balance.  I don't have much luck with them on a cut at the base of my pinky finger UNLESS I wrap the site with "Self Adherent Cohesive Wrap Bandages".  If I don't wrap the site, the bandages will rub off in 5 min to 4 hours, depending on what I'm doing.  If I wrap the site, then they will stay put for 4 to 6 hours.  This is a double edged sword, as the wrap increases moisture retention, which in turn makes them come lose faster.

I think they all simply need to switch to a two step process.  Make bandages stick like they are welded on is step one.  Step two is you apply a sterile 'remover' agent to loosen/dissolve the adhesive to remove the bandage.  Maybe some already do this? If so, then I haven't seen them.


**Original 12/2010**
This may be a tough rating (1-star), but I think that the quality of this product can be found in the dollar store.  If it were $5 or under, I'd improve it's rating.  (And if it were $1, I'd give it 5-stars.)  As others have said, the threading is not high quality and the plastic is thin.  It's definitely not worth $10.  I was sent the all-clear variety instead of the colors, which I would have preferred.  It would have been nice to be able to specify your preference!

There are pros to this product, though, and I'm not going to return it.  It is definitely useful and convenient.  It fits 8 vitamins (including big ones like my fish oil and calcium), and has room for more!  You can probably fit two of those soft chewables in addition to fish oil, calcium, multi, and others.  I probably could have gone a size smaller, but this will be great when I'm traveling and can double up on my days.

**UPDATE 10/2012**
I just improved my rating a little to 2-stars (If I could do 2.5, I would).  I still don't think this product is worth more than $5.

However, I've been using it for a couple years now, and it has held up.  I've dropped it on a ceramic tile floor, and while the container popped open and all of my vitamins spilled over the floor and under the fridge (ugh!), there were only cracks on the containers and chips off of the screw-top threading.  The container now looks like it has a stained glass look since there are cracks ALL over it.  So why would I improve the rating after this?  Well, the containers still screw together and they didn't actually shatter.  I suspect they will break, though, after another tumble or two, but I was pleasantly surprised!  I should also add that the containers have become disconnected on other occasions... in my suitcase.  Luckily at those times, they were contained.  But it's still a less than ideal happening.  The threads aren't high quality.  You need to be extra careful that you have all of the threads alined and twist the container tightly -- but not too tightly (or it will crack).  I think it might be an art.

One additional piece of advice... the containers are NOT WATERPROOF.  I took it camping and threw it in the cooler on the drive up (thinking back, I don't know why did that!) and let's just say that it was rather disgusting cleaning out the vitamins.  I will never do that again.

All of this said, I'm looking for another manufacturer of the stackable containers.  I really like the convenience they offer.  I can fill up the entire container for a week, but only take one with me daily instead of the entire stack.  That, to me, is awesome.  If I don't find a higher quality option or if the container breaks before I can find an alternative, I *might* buy another one.  But I'm a little stubborn and will only do that if I absolutely have to!  (And that is purely for the convenience [and size] it provides.)


My back is always giving me grief. Whether it's knots between my shoulder blades from an injury-related scoliosis, or spasms in my lumbar vertebrae, I can count on having to deal with some kind of musculoskeletal back problem throughout the year.

I have resorted to all kinds of DIY self-torture to release knots. I've chewed ibuprofen like candy. I've rutted up against a door frame like a brown bear in the forest. I've even used a hammer to try and blindly pound knots into submission. Nothing really hit the spot in that "ahhhhh" way.

About a year ago a colleague mentioned muscle trigger points and how these goofy looking plastic hooks are great for releasing muscle tension. I did not believe it for a second, but she had a side business as a therapist and literally pulled one of these out of her trunk to show me. She showed me how to torque the hook over my shoulder and not to massage, but to press the knob on the tenderest, angriest spot of my muscle spasm (which it reached comfortably), and PULL. HARD. I saw stars. I saw liquid time flowing before my unshielded eyes. My brain slipped into a cool ether as phosphorescent nerves fired in beautiful agony, radiating the music of neurons from the hot core of taught muscle fibers beneath my shoulder blade. I knew no language. My reptile brain basked in the sun of suns. And at last, after eons of sorrow and wailing saints had slithered through the coils of my subconscious (which I guess took like 60 seconds), I eased up on the hook. I remembered my life. But the nagging ache was fading,ebbing like the rusty smear of a setting sun. Relief was a warm, drunken syrup drizzling down my spine. I felt a lightness, and a real release that no craftsman hammer ever provided. And it stayed.

I keep a MuscleHook behind the couch and use it whenever my back is even a little cranky. Nothing has ever hit the sweet spot like this tool. My lovely wife cannot, despite her best efforts, muster the raw brute force needed to beat my muscle knots in to submission, and now she is saved from the frustration of having to root out these issues with the muffled directions of her floor-prone husband: "higher...to the left...no, back...nnng...down...harder please....no- back the other way....left....", etc. are things of the past.

I'm not claiming this is a cure-all and I'm not giving medical advice here, but I am saying that this tool has so far been better for mitigating my back muscle issues than anything else I've tried at home, including:

- Hammers
- Door Frames
- Electric massage wands
- Foam rollers
- Stretching
- Contorted twisting and grunting
- Ibuprofen
- Ibubrofen with muscle relaxant
- Laying on tennis balls

This is a sturdily designed tool. It holds its shape and is tough enough to absorb the force of being wrenched, pulled, pressed, and twisted without giving. Worth every penny.


We have used this for just over a season and have run more than 300 birds through.  We have run the Cornish Cross as well as the Rangers and the KEY - to this or ANY plucker working effectively, IS the SCALD. ( more on that in a moment )

The company provides information on the product and you can look up the videos they have on unpacking, and setting up.  You can choose to remove the protective plastic, or leave it on.  I am fine with this level of instruction - as I have used the web to find most of our information on the various aspects of raising, cleaning and why we should be eating our own birds.  =)

The Good -
  Shipped and arrived faster than expected, and without damage.
  Heavy duty construction seems durable, and after 1yr+ is still running like new
  Worked as advertised
The Not So Good -
  Switch is "encased" to be water proof, and the combined effect of a HEAVY DUTY switch and the water tight enclosure make it difficult to get it switched on and stay on.  Requires a little practice, and wearing gloves for scalding make this more difficult.  Good news is - that it is heavy duty and waterproof...
  You need to be "Quick" on the water sprayer when you turn it on.  So ONE person doing the scalding and operating of this machine is coordinating the chicken, off/on switch, and the hose.  You can PURCHASE upgraded models that have sprayers built in, and for the money, to some it might be worth it.

I am giving this 5 stars because the value of what we paid, and the claims of what it can do are met or exceeded in all cases.  The negatives I mention are necessary in my opinion to be offered at this price point and meet safety and reliability.

*SCALD*
In all cases I can trace back to "SCALDING" as being responsible for damage to our chickens when plucking.  When we started using this, we used a flame and a thermometer, and had issues.  The WIDE variance in temperature made it clear to me that SCALDING was responsible for the results through the plucker and not the plucker itself.  When temps were right, for the entire scald - the pluck was perfect.

As we progressed through the year and into this year - we improved our scalding until we now have a 2 degree variance and run Reds slightly warmer than Crosses.  Knowing that In Either case, use lots of flushing water during the pluck to wash away feathers and cool the bird.  If the scald was correct, the feathers were released and the machine does the job of removing them and expelling them efficiently.

LAST IMPORTANT NOTE - Rinse and Clean this machine well after use.  Feathers biodegrade, but not without their own stench.  There are fingers pointed DOWN to expel feathers and stuff, but it will not get EVERYTHING.  As with all your stuff, take care of it, and I would expect this to take care of you for as many years as you need!


We were taking our kids to their first concert (Metallica) so trying to appear to be a responsible parent we decided to buy earplugs for the entire family.  I was torn between the Vibes and the DownBeats. (Vibes being an Amazon Choice and appearing to be more of a name brand, Downbeats having a 1/2 star better rating and a better price) I ended up ordering 3 sets of each for our family of 4 so we had 2 extra pairs to swap if needed.

At the house, a day before the concert, I gave my wife and I the Vibes (rated at less of a DB drop) and the kids the  Downbeats (higher DB drop) Everyone liked what I got them except for me, Apparently I have small ear canals. (Im 6'4", this is the 1st time I have every had to go with the small in my life) Even with the smallest cushions they uncomfortable. I could just still feel the rigid plastic inside. . I tried keeping them in for about 10 minutes thinking I would get use to them but I couldn't take it. I then put in the Downbeats and loved them, they felt so much better.

So now that I had tainted both pairs with my earwax I figured id give both a try with my headphones hooked up to my computer. I could tell no difference at all in sound quality. The DownBeats did obviously block just a little more sound, like they were rated to do, but I was happy.

Fast forward to the concert and I put in my DownBeats and was really disappointed. This is not how a concert was supposed to sound! I know they say high fidelity but everything was just muddled.  Frustrated I took them out, but wanting to be a good role model for my kids I thought I would try the Vibes to see if they were any better and they were! I kept them in for probably half of the concert. (Apparently concentrating on a concert made me forget they were uncomfortable vs just sitting at my computer) I will say the Vibes still made the concert less enjoyable, which is why I took them out depending on the song. But they were tolerable. I just didn't like the sound of the concert with the DownBeats at all. With the Vibes the concert sounded right, but you still didnt get that concert experience but they werent that bad. Im guessing my opiton would be the same for even higher priced earplugs as the Vibes. Quiet music at a concert just isnt the same.

Final Verdict Vibes = 4 Star and my loud Concert.  They had great sound quality but their rigid nature made them uncomfortable.  While I was able to completely ignore the comfort while concentrating on the rock concert in front of me they are also sold for Fitness classes, Riding a motor cycle and there is no way I could wear them long term for other purposes.

DownBeats = 4Star and my recommendation for anything but a rock concert.  They sounded good in my headphones at my computer. They were super comfortable. Id have no problem wearing them all day for the other things they have listed like "Airshows and motorcycles"


THIS THING IS AMAZING. I've had it 1 month now and not had a single dehydration headache!!

MY BACKSTORY:
I carry a water bottle everywhere and would sit with one on my desk at work daily, but I rarely would drink out of it. I simply carried it because I would suddenly feel thirsty if I didn't have it. I get a headache around 2-3pm daily like clockwork. I suspected it was dehydration since the rare occasion that I did manage to drink enough, I didn't get a headache, but I couldn't keep up with it. I tried various tracking systems, including the ones with the time printed on it to pace myself. None of it worked because I physically needed a reminder. I thought about setting a timer, but that would be cumbersome, disruptive, and not dynamic enough to shift with daily life. I found this reminder and was hesitant to pay $25. But, it was a lot cheaper than "smart" water bottles and I knew taking Motrin and/or Tylenol daily was not healthy. The cost was worth it after feeling this headache-free relief!!

SIZE:
It has a silicone band that fits well on my water bottle, which is about 3 inches in diameter. It definitely has enough stretch to fit on a 1L Nalgene, for example. The device itself is about 1.5" tall, 1" wide, and 3/8" thick.

HOW IT WORKS:
I timed it when I first got it to see how the cycling works. Every ~35 minutes it strobes for ~5 seconds, then is off for ~5 seconds, alternating that cycle for about a minute before it resets the 35 second clock. I usually grab it within those first 5 seconds, but if you're not around and it does 2 full cycles of 35 min/1 min flashing, it turns off until you drink again. It also resets the clock every time you drink and has a light that blinks whenever it registers you taking a drink. It's gotten to the point that my body has internalized the clock a bit; on many occasions it started strobing as I was reaching for a drink on my own!

MY CONCERNS DIDN'T END UP BEING ISSUES:
- I thought the "just drank" light would get set off a lot carrying my water bottle around, but that hasn't been an issue.
- It also has a light sensor, because it doesn't go off in the dark. I can keep it on my nightstand with no issues
- My water bottle has a straw, so every once in a while my sip is a little too still for it to register, but that's been only maybe 5 times in the last month.
- It's also perfect everyday use outside of the office - I don't have to deal with alarms and it dynamically updates as I drink.
- I keep it on all the time, and haven't worried about it falling off. I did take it off twice when I want on a day-long outing where I knew I'm going to be drinking a lot on my own and didn't want it to interfere with the frequent in and out of my backpack.


Before I found Silver Linings, I could never really go sockless. Its such an embarrassing problem, and I am a stickler for anti-bacterial, anti-germs, and cleanliness in general. Every time I bough a cute new pair of ballet flats, they'd inevitably end up in the trash a couple weeks later because the stink would start to get out of control. No amount of daily foot scrubbing with anti-bac soap, powders, etc would keep it at bay, and my feet would slide around from moisture in my shoes after several hours in them. You see, I live in a city where a LOT of walking and being on my feet is done. And ballet flats or sneakers are pretty much my only option - I can't wear open heels for 10 hours a day. This problem really got me down and made me feel icky. I never understood it when I'd see girls sockless in super expensive flats.

I was skeptical when I first tried Silver Linings as I just didn't get how they could ever work. But they do! Like magic! Not only are my feet daisy fresh all day, but they're completely dry too. I finally have the confidence to take my shoes off around others. I think this product is truly a miracle, and has really solved a nuisance problem for me. I've been using these for years now and I'll continue to buy them as long as they're offered and I'm at the point where I don't use anything else.

A few things to be aware of --

- they don't adhere the greatest to shoes that are fabric on the inside. I have to stop and adjust them because they sometimes shift around in my shoes. Though I love that they don't have an adhesive and won't ruin my shoes, I sometimes wish they did just do they'd stay put. This is mentioned in a LOT of other reviews and it's true - with certain types of fabric insoles they will slide around. This is easily remedied with a touch of superglue. Vinyl, Plastic, or Foam insoles? They stick and stay put just fine.

- Also, for those particularly tight and un-breathable shoes, I wish they'd come out with a full foot version. The half is sufficient (at least for me) in most shoes, but I do have a couple that I have to be careful with because the heel isn't protected.
- They're a bit expensive, and you have to replace them every couple weeks. (Or sooner, depending on how frequently you wear the shoes). I think ChuShu may be alienating certain consumers by not offering a product that lasts longer and has a bit of a high price tag. I was so thankful for the 5-pair value pack they were offering.

Reminder that you CANT just stick these into already stinky shoes and hope they eliminate the odor. They work best on clean shoes as a preventative. I've ordered 2 pairs of my favorite ballet flats and the second pair have wayyyy outlasted the first pair with the use of Silver Linings.

Overall, I LOVE this product and know a ton more women would too if they knew about them and had easy accessibility to them. I really think they should be in every walgreens, walmart, and CVS around the block, much more than that Dr. Sholls garbage.


****Attention**** To all of you women that have been eyeballing one of these when FB started sharing pictures of these brushes or a brush like this. (Note: after doing my research, the one being sold on FB is an expensive piece of crap. Never buy anything without reviews!)

With all that being said, I'm not a reviewer but if I were I would totally give the Apalus Straightener Brush a thumbs up and a 4-4.5 star rating. It does exactly what it says it will do.

•It straightens your hair.

•It has a power button and two temperature control button settings that go up and down in temperature.

•It can go as high as 450 degrees.
Being my hair is so damaged from this last go around trying to get my hair lightened to go grey. I started at 390 and quickly set it down on 360. I still think this is too high. I have seen the review videos on YouTube and did my research before I purchased this. The ratings on Amazon where phenomenal. I don't purchase anything without a 4 star or above rating usually.

•out of 1835 reviews, it rated 3.7 out of 4 stars. That was good enough for me out of that many reviews.

•It comes in two colors pink/ black and black/ teal (picture below).

•it has a swivel cord so no tangled cords and the cord is long.

•it is definitely made for all types of hair. I watch several videos on all sorts of hair textures and ethnicities and actually thought "this might be too hot for my hair" because I'm Caucasian and have fine, damaged hair. But with the temperature control it works just fine.

Cons or possible cons:
•it doesn't straighten your hair like a flat iron because it doesn't flatten the hair. It still gives you body and makes your hair feel full not flat but It gives you that straight look that you are looking. If you are wanting the flat iron straight look this isn't for you. But for the price of 29.99 it was totally worth adding to my collection for those days I don't want to curl my hair or straighten it.

•in order to get the results that you want you will have to section off the hair. When you do this, it gets pretty darn close to the skin/ root without burning your skin because the rubber nobs don't get hot.

•straighten the hair first from underneath the strand for a fuller look and for the brush to come in contact with all strands of hair. It won't come in contact with all of the hair if you use it like a regular brush.

•it's kind of heavy, but my arm didn't get tired of using it. Although, it's easy to clonk yourself upside the head with so be careful.

• my biggest con with this is that the back of the brush gets extremely hot. I usually put my pointer finger on the back of my brush or curling iron to guide it but quickly learned to grab somewhere else. 😉

• the little rubber nobs on the ends of the "bristles" of the brush does pull a little but not to the point where it kept me from using it. (We will see how this works out).


Gonna have to agree with the other reviewer.  Monavie is a typical MLM product...they took a good product that few people really understand or will understand(in this case a rich antioxident berry) overpriced it, and put the Jim Jones pyramid cult glasses on all their distributors/suckers.

The price of 100% Acai berry juice at Wholefoods is just shy of what you pay for the same quantity of Mona Vie.  The problem is that the amount of the very expensive Acai juice in Mona Vie remains a secret and is probably not much.  Acai in Mona Vie is mixed with cheap juices like grape and others.  You'd probably do better regarding antioxidants to simply mix half Acai and half (purple)grape juice, and take a good multivitamin.  If sugar is a problem, then just dilute the Acai and drink that.  You'd definitely save much money if you did this.  Top commonly attainable antioxidant rich foods per weight in order 1-10, blackberries, walnuts, strawberries, artichokes(cooked), cranberries, rasberries, blueberries, ground cloves, grape juice, cranberry juice.  Acai is the best so far for ORAC value(the potency grading system for antioxidants) per weight, but is not considered a common food so it isn't on the list.  A great way to get Acai is freeze dried powder, which you can order online at Amazon or get through a few major retailers(maybe Costco).

I give it two stars because you should be taking antioxidents, and the Acai berry is excellent for that, but I've looked and have yet to find any legitimate science identifying any benefit to the "patented freeze dried" Monavie process over the freeze dried Acai packets at groceries like Whole Foods.  I asked my brother(a biochem Phd) about Monavie, and he generally said he couldn't imagine that Monivie's process has any benefit.  Also, fruits/veges aren't the only source for antioxidents, so for the Monavites to espouse that "Monavie juice has everything" is wrong and neglects noting the key anticancer benefit of the antioxidant Selenium(found in meat, garlic, and seafood).  In fact, just recently, the Mayo clinic identified that beta carotine(antioxidant) can cause cancer in smokers!...

(Jan 08), Selenium has been identified by the Mayo Clinic to reduce cancer rates by 23% in men, with no effect on women.  Some sources of Selenium: fish & shellfish, red meat, grains, eggs, chicken and garlic.

'While antioxidants have been touted for cancer prevention, different antioxidants have different effects, and their effects may also vary depending on the part of the body involved, Dr. Aditya Bardia of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and colleagues note in their report.'
'In fact, the researchers found, smokers who take beta carotene supplements could be increasing their risk of smoking-related cancer and death.  While vitamin E had no anti-cancer effect overall, Bardia and colleagues did find that supplementation with the nutrient was tied to a 13 percent lower prostate cancer risk.'[reported by reuters health]


After seeing nerdwax (a.k.a. The Nerds!) on Shark Tank, I knew I had to purchase it for my constantly-slipping eyeglasses, which had already been adjusted several times, to no avail.  The problem is that my nose hasn't much of a bridge for the glasses to rest on, nose pads or not!

Nerdwax works super well for me with considerable adhesion -- very tacky, as desired!  No more *incessant* need to shove my glasses up my face anymore, which is especially annoying while trying to focus on my computer work (I've a computer job).  However, an occasional push-up is still needed.  Though it must transfer to the skin over time, I don't feel gunky residue on my nose ... it dissipates quite nicely!

As you'd find on nerdwax.com (FAQ section), the product naturally wears off by the oils produced by your skin, including sweat, so if these conditions are present (e.g., during intense exercise), you should expect to apply it more frequently.  The product is designed to be reapplied every hour or two, or once a day, depending on your activity, skin conditions, and even environmental climate (I live in the arid desert!).  Also, the shelf life of the product is about two years, after which it "loses its mojo".

But a TOUR DE FORCE of this company is their EXEMPLARY customer service.  After receiving the product, I wrote to the owner, Don, that I just received the 3-pack of nerdwax tubes purchased on their website, had been happily using it, and planned to give a couple to family members with similar slippage issues...

Then for giggles, I told what I deemed an amusing story of how one tube got into the jaws of one of my pups, while my husband and I were out one night.  (Must have rolled off my desk onto the dog bed.)  She had the cap in her mouth when we got home, and so I searched the house for the rest of it, which was in our spare bedroom.  I told Don that I managed to salvage the product by extracting it from the mangled tube -- and that it was in a plastic container so I could apply the product by finger... it's a great product, so how could I let it be wasted??

Don wrote back, like within the hour, assuring there is nothing in the product that would hurt my little pup, and then offered -- without my asking -- to send a replacement tube in the mail, as he couldn't let me get it all over my fingers during each application.  (As I said, the product is very tacky!)  He has the friendliest personality, is wonderful to communicate with, and cares passionately about ensuring customer satisfaction.

A couple of days later, I received an entire 3-pack in the mail... this was a pleasant surprise, as only one tube of the three I purchased was damaged.  So I vowed to Don to give the extra two replacements to co-workers/friends/family who want to try the product.  So happy with their customer service (and extra tubes), I want to pay it back somehow.  THANKS DON!!


You can think of this as a curved oversized model of one of those "safety razors" like people used to use before they came out with cartridge / disposable razors.  It's long enough where I can reach to the middle of my lower back using it over-the-shoulder, but to get lower I have to come from the side.  But there you'd be able to reach with a standard razor anyway.

It's large, but not quite as huge as that last picture shows.  I think they had a midget pose for the photo!  It's a good thing it's not as huge as the picture because that would be unwieldy.

Before mine arrived (I hadn't read the description well enough) I was thinking how in the world am I gonna find blades that long?  The trick is they use 3 standard blades aligned side-by-side in the shaving head.  These are just the standard paper-thin blades that you can buy anywhere for cheap.  And no, there's no "seam" between the blades because you overlap them when you install them.  It's kinda clever, and works fine since the blades are so thin.

There are plastic protective teeth on the head around the blade so you don't cut yourself.  This makes it very safe, but it does mean that you have to hold the razor at a certain angle to your skin or it won't shave properly.

Changing the blades _would_ be very quick and easy, except for the fact that you have to undo 4 rather small screws first.  Yeah, it comes with a little screwdriver, but it's really tedious undoing those screws.  Maybe they could improve with a tool-less design.  I don't think this would be suitable for an elderly individual or anyone else who lacks fine motor skills due to a medical condition.  They do give you 2 extra screws because they figure you're gonna lose some.  Nice of them, but I'd rather not have to screw with screws anyway.

When it comes time to change the blades, turn them around and use the _other_ side of the blade.  So you can use each set of blades twice.  It comes with 10 extra blades (in addition to the 3 pre-installed blades).  Basically 4 sets of blades which can be flipped around once each.

When I went to change the blades on mine the first time, hidden inside the head and molded into the plastic was a message:  "BE CAREFUL CUTTING HAND".  Haha that made my day!  Apparently there's a Chinese product design guy with a sense of humor who likes to play jokes.  I just hope he stays away from my Coca Cola.

The handle can be disassembled so that it fits in the small travel bag they give you.  But in order to do that you have to... you guessed it, undo more screws.  Fortunately these screws are much larger than the other ones though.  Still, no way in heck am I gonna go through all that each time I want to put it away, so I just store it as-is in one big piece.


Ok so, my father-in-law ordered this stuff in a "Healthy Start Pak" from one of the distributors.(In the kit was a 420g jar of Beyond Tangy Tangerine, Osteo-fx Plus,and Ultimate EFA Plus.) He listens to Alex Jones and when Alex said it was good for you, he wanted to try it. My father in law dropped $160 on this kit, just for me to find out later that day, that it IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU!!

Here's why..

The true source of the ingredients is unknown. The label says Fruit and Vegetable Powder, and Plant Derived Mineral powder. What fruits, vegetables, and plants does it come from? I was reading somewhere on one of the websites that the mineral powder comes from a mine in Utah and that is why there are all of these heavy metals in it. The effect that 'organic heavy metals' (as Youngevity says) has on the human body is unknown. I spend a lot of time researching what we should and shouldn't be doing to ourselves whether it is eating habits, excersice etc. And I have not found any supporting evidence that there are no negative side effects of 'organic heavy metals'. I have 6 mercury fillings and I feel the toxicity of it (physical and mental) so heavy metals are really a concern for me. I also had a two year old daughter who tried this and guzzled a full glass so I am a little uspet about that. Anyways, back to what's in it..

This is the list of the other ingredients: Maltodextrin, citric acid, natural flavor and color, xanthan gum, CitriSweet (inulin, fructose, citrus peel extract), stevia.

Maltodextrin is known to contain MSG. It has been known to cause so many health problems. citric acid's source is unknown, so is natural flavor and color. xanthan gum is a filler in the product and the inulin in the CitriSweet has been known to cause digestive problems. Stevia is so-so, I haven't done much research into it to tell you what the deal is.

I can say off-hand that a lot of the vitamins are synthetic, which means that the body will use very little, if any of each synthetic vitamin.

Some of the amino acids are also from questionable sources. Lysine has been known to be genetically modified and I don't see GMO Free or Non-GMO anywhere on the label.

 I would contact the company to express my concerns if I had the time to do it, but my two year old is already eating dinner by herself as I write this in hopes that it can help someone. If anyone needs more information about anything, comment and I will help you as best as possible.

I gave two stars instead of one because you are getting something out of it instead of nothing.

I hope this helps!!

P.S. I recommend using a whole food or superfood supplement if you feel you need it. I use basic organic whole food vitamins in addition to my organic plant based diet and I have no health concerns at all.


I have had the Mosiso scale a bit over a week now.  For the past 15 or 20 years, I have been using an electronic scale I was given for a gift and it was purchased through "Sharper Image" and had their name on the thick glass covering the scale.  That scale was one that had to be tapped to start and wait for the numerals to read "00" before getting on.  My presumption was the scale was accurate.  But, every time I went to the doctor's office, and weighing in seems to be an obsession for the doctor's nurses, I'd wear the thinnest and lightest clothes I own and still come up over 6 pounds heavier than I weighed at home.  The difference in weight was fluffed off as different scales come up with different readings.  One doctor has the old weight balance type scale and I could easily see the weight was balanced at "0" pounds.  Another has a fancier standing electronic scale.

As the difference between scales increased, I began to suspect that maybe my Sharper Image scale wasn't accurate.  That led to my looking at a number of different scales on Amazon.com and thinking maybe the sensors in my scale or whatever mechanism in that scale that measures weight were failing.  The last doctor visit I had I ended up weighing over 4 pounds more than I weighed at home and I knew my clothing didn't weigh 4 pounds.  It was much less.  So, I researched the scales from Amazon and thought Mosiso would be more accurate than the others.  What I found out in using it is the doctor's scale was close to correct.  There was nearly 4 pound difference in weight between the Sharper Image scale and the Mosiso scale.

I am also finding there may be some variability in weight based on floor surfaces.  Each floor is level, but on a composite floor that looks like ceramic tile and one that is hard, flat ceramic tile, my weight can vary up to 2 pounds on the Mosiso.  I'm also finding that the initial 4 pound differential between the Sharper Image scale and Mosiso has become anywhere between 1.4 and 2.8 pounds and can't account for the difference.  At my heaviest, I was 330 pounds and carried it well.  Losing weight over the past 10 years and keeping it off, I am somewhere between 262 and 266 pounds.

I do like the Mosiso scale's looks and like the final weight flashing on the scale.  I usually weigh myself 3 times and by just tapping the back edge of the scale, it resets to "00" pounds.  I then consider my weight to be whatever 2 of the 3 readings match.  I guess the only way to get the most accurate weight on myself is to own a scale exactly like those in doctor's offices.  However, I do get closer to an accurate measure on the Mosiso scale and the price certainly can't be beat.  I'm hoping that as the scale gets more accustomed to being used, perhaps the readings will become more consistent or accurate.


I just started taking it.  I know it is too early to tell, but I really need help, I don't know what to do. I was diagnosed with De Quervain's syndrome in my right wrist (inside of wrist) last January, I have horrible inflammation/tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist and burning pain at the base of my right thumb when I extend the fingers.  My doctor said to get a cortisone shot but I refuse to do that, I have been trying to find other things to get rid of it.  For about the last 2 months the pain has also been in the right hand about a 1/2 inch to the right of the thumb and stays in about a 1/2 inch area, it is the most painful when I wake up and is the level of crying pain.  Someone told me last March that it is thumb tendonitis and might be from mineral deficiency and suggested that I take high dose magnesium and Vitamin D3.  I worked up to 1,200 mg. a day taking magnesium malate and was taking about 10,000 IU Vitamin D3.  One day I took 3,000 mg. magnesium but did not get relief.  I got tested for magnesium and Vitamin D deficiency and my levels are low and I stopped taking the Vitamin D as my calcium levels are really high.  The D level was coming up but when I stopped taking it, it dropped.  I have taken a lot of things to get improvement but nothing has helped:  B6 P-5-P, methyl B12, ice, heat, infrared light therapy, self-massage, acupuncture, castor oil packs, olive oil packs, bromelain, high dose serrapeptase, homeopathic remedies/creams, colostrum, chondroitin sulfate/glucosamine, msm, copper bracelets, borax, baking soda, tart cherry juice concentrate, alfalfa, essential oils.  I got an xray done but my doctor says it is normal.

I have a very high level of stress, I moved in with my dad a year ago to take care of him, he has alzheimers.  I suspect that I have Leaky Gut, I am severely gluten intolerant, a mild intolerance to casein and sensitive to the nightshade vegetables.  I am also hypothyroid.  I have been gluten free a lot of times but more recently about 6 weeks, no dairy, cutting out rice and trying to eat healthy.  I've done the Whole30 diet, the last time was in February but it didn't help the tendonitis.  I don't know why the magnesium isn't helping or anything else that I have taken.  As I said, I don't know what to do, I am not working and I don't have money to spend on more tests to see what is happening.  I don't know if this product will work.


I am 32 women who a couple of years ago looked into medicine for ADD which I feel I have struggled with all my life.  I was put on Adderall which was wonderful.  However I felt it made me angrier and was absolutely horrible to come off of when I stopped taking it.  I also found out that it could over work your heart and cause other problems.  So far to me this feels very similar to Adderall but my emotions are more in check.  I have been incredibly productive while I have been taking this pill.  I have a lot more energy, and it is focused energy.  I dont  feel like my heart is racing to fast at all.  By the way there is no caffeine in this but it is an herbal stimulant.  As far as it helping with mood swings and hormones I have been on it for about a week and yesterday was a very bad PMS day for me.  Maybe I need to be on it longer I am not sure.  So this is what I am worried about.  I feel this stuff is way more awesome then coffee.  My concern is that my body will get used to it and it may no longer be as effective.  I also worry that I may suffer from extreme exhaustion if I stop taking it like I did with Adderall.  Only time will tell and I will try to update my review. It does make me feel better to know that holy basil has been used in India for thousands of years in Ayurveda medicine.  I have been taking one pill at breakfast and one at lunch or around 3:00 p.m.  This is not something you want to take at night.  It is harder to go to sleep if taken to close to bed time, and I ended up dreaming all night long, so it was not a restful sleep at all.  I have not had any weight loss or apatite suppression, but I have been a lot more active. My weight has not changed while on this pill at all. I feel like a happier, more productive, and a more focused person while on this pill.  I would highly recommend this herbal supplement and brand. I have been very happy with my purchase.

The following link was very helpful to me in researching the benefits of this supplement: [...]  There is a list of 44 benefits this supplement has.

WebMD also warns that holy basil should not be taken with medicines that thin the blood.  Also this supplement should be stopped 2 weeks before any surgery since it can slow blood clotting. Pentobarbital interacts with Holy Basil and may cause drowsiness.

As with anything you decide to take I highly recommend you research it first to make sure that it is right for you.  For me I plan to continue taking this daily.  I will be buying another bottle after I am done with the one I am using.

I received a discount from my honest and unbiased review of this product.


This product works well for me to counteract unpleasant reactions I have to certain foods. With DAOsin I can usually eat them with little problem. I'm histadelic and thus have a low tolerance for known high-histamine foods (avocado, lemon, tomato, eggplant, banana, vinegar, red wine, cheese, sardines, etc.), especially during allergy season (when my histamine levels can already be sky-high). Previously, even with anti-histamines and methionine, I had to limit my diet very carefully to minimize burning eyes, a stinging tongue, sinus headaches, itchy skin, sneezing fits, nausea, and insomnia. However, I've learned that DAO (diamine oxydase) doesn't just block histamine receptors in the body like antihistamines or break it down after it's already gotten into your bloodstream like methionine; DAO actually helps digest and break down excess histamine in your GI tract BEFORE it can be absorbed and released into the blood stream and cause unpleasant reactions.

DAOsin even works fairly well for me if I forget and take it AFTER eating. Using it along with methionine (an essential amino acid) and an OTC antihistamine, I can actually sleep soundly and allergy-free when the pollen counts are high. I would have given DAOsin five stars, but it is expensive and has lots of excipients (extra inactive ingredients). It makes allergy-free meals pretty costly, and I'm a little concerned about all the added chemicals that I can't even pronounce - the company says these extra ingredients are in very small quantities and serve as binders and slow the release of the DAO so that it reaches your small intestine. I have not found any other high-potency DAO products that don't have a similar number of extra ingredients.

The deciding factor for me was that it is clearly stated on the label that DAOsin is "Made in Austria", whereas other potent DAO products often don't state their actual origin - "manufactured by", (worse) "manufactured for", and (the worst) "distributed by" do NOT indicate WHERE the product was actually MADE. For example, a nutrient corporate office in North America may own a factory in Asia, where their products are made by cheap labor without any assurance of quality control, but they can still label the product "Manufactered by" this American company. The question remains: "Manufactured by you WHERE?" That can be guaranteed only with "MADE IN..."

Histame, another DAO product, lists very few excipients on its label, but it also contains MUCH less DAO than DAOsin, forcing me to take three to four times as many of Histame's larger capsules (why are they so big then?) to get the same results as one or two very small DAOsin capsules. In the long run, this makes Histame just as expensive or more than DAOsin. I haven't done the calculations yet, but a bottle of 30 Histames runs out a lot faster on me than a bottle of 30 DAOsin capsules.

I hope this helps! And no, I don't work for or know anyone at Swanson in the US or the DAOsin company in Austria.


Arrived earlier than expected and as very nicely presented with packaging and even a carry case; however, no instructions at all were included.

Excited to try this, but now need to google how to use these different bottles.

Update April 7, 2017 - Changed rating from 3 stars to 4 because LOVE THIS but no instructions. I found a good step by step at prettyfulz.blogspot.com and just assumed each treatment correlated to the bottles in ABC order. I did my own lashes but would not recommend it unless you are great with detail and can "poke around" your own eyeballs.

My guess is this is these items were bought in bulk and resold as this kit. I got mine in the mail on the 5th although it wasn't expected until the 15th, so, yay for free shipping. I found a good tutorial online (step by step with pics, not video) and did my own lashes the same day I received the kit, after my son went to bed. I used the largest rod of the 3 sizes because I read somewhere that the small rod size made the lashes too kinked.

The rod is very sticky. I found it somewhat difficult to apply in that it would stay stuck to my finger when trying to place on my eyelid. Threw away the first rod of my attempt as it stuck too far away from my lid line, stuck to my finger and pulled off my lid (ouch!) and after repeating this torture, I felt I had removed the best stickiness in my novice process. So, with as little contact as possible by holding the tiniest bit of one end with the tweezers and other with my finger/thumb, I bent the rod with snake-like movements to make to more flexible and to better lie across my eyelid. I still had to reposition it a few times and un-stick my lid from it, but I got it where I wanted.

My steps are pictured, but I only included some from my process because I didn't want to bore my friends with tons of eyeball pictures. I began with one eye and when I got to the waiting 10-15 minutes for the perm treatment, I prepared the second rod, applied it to my lid, and put on that eye's perm treatment. I still had to wait several minutes with both eyes pretty much "glued open" but it wasn't difficult for me. Of my circle of friends, I honestly cannot imagine any of them doing this to herself, maybe one of them. If I could get someone to apply the rods for me, I'm certain I could relax my eyes to a closed position. But I don't trust any of them with this delicate process! LOL

So far, I love love love the results! The "day after" look is more "fluffed" and excitingly beautiful than the "same night" look. I'll update my review to say how long the perm lasts. There's plenty of product to repeat the process many times.


I ordered this 2/28 and it arrived 3/2. Shipping was quick and sufficiently packaged for shipping. The product packaging arrived with no dents or damage. I was surprised that the packaging did not include any seal to show it had not been opened or used previously. The carton holding the unit slides right out of either end of the outer box sleeve. It included the unit and a simple instruction booklet. It's more like a quick start guide, which is nice because no one likes paging through a detailed booklet and searching for your appropriate language. No CD, no inserts, no ads, no user manual tome. Awesome. A note about the directions: they read a little funny because obviously English is not their first language. They are Swedish...I did my research. :)

I plugged it and hit the power button...where is the digital display screen?? It took me a few seconds but it illuminates on the backside through the handle. I easily switched to Fahrenheit by pressing the "+" and "-" at the same time. While it warmed up, I took the before photo (my hair was wavy, warped, frizzy and had an impression from a headband I wore all day). The straightener was ready to go by time I finished that.

So, I'm a "lazy" hair styler. I do not like taking a lot of time to straighten or curl my hair. In addition, I have limited dexterity with my right hand. So the easier, the better. I have a habit of buying these styling tools, hoping that I would get the quick and easy results they promise, such as the InStyler Original Rotating Hot Iron and the Conair Infiniti Pro Curl Secret Curling Iron (both great, too). But when I started seeing these brush straighteners, I thought, "I could do that!" So, I literally started to just brush my hair with it, not even holding it taut like they say in the directions. If this works even in my lazy way, then we have a winner. Sure enough, 10 minutes later, my hair was straight and tamed. Normally, if I want to straighten my hair after the air dry wave and headband, I'd have to wet it, use the hair dryer and my Instyler to get it to look like it does with this one tool. It felt like a rubbery brush going through, which felt good on the scalp and was warm (not hot) to the touch on the surface. I was able to brush through my hair without any burns, even when I hit my ears and neck. I'd say it's more of a 2 in 1 styler...how can they say it's a detangler when they say to have your hair "neatly brushed before using the straightener"?

I'm really happy with this product and it will become part of my daily routine. It gives me the results I expect for my fine, but thick, hair. Bonus: the long cord comes with a velcro wrap for easy storage. I received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased review.

Reposting with images. I'm not sure why they disappeared from my review...


I have recently reached the metallic age, silver in my hair, gold in my teeth, and lead in my pants. My vision is still ok, I can usually read a decently sized watch without my reading glasses. My biggest problem is trying to read the date. Always a fan of digital watches, but not a fan of huge watches, I tended to use watches like the Timex or Casio digitals with stainless steel bands. After exhaustive searches I had to resign myself to the fact that I couldn't use a digital anymore. I did find one digital with a standard size face but large numbers, but the backlight was dismal. That was a surprise since they made others with standard size numbers with super bright backlights. Anyway, I switched to a white faced analog with big numbers, and that was okay, but impossible to read the date. Then I found this watch. Fantastic! The face is about 1-1/4" (case size is 1-1/2"), what I would call standard size. It is about twice as thick as a standard analog watch, but that hasn't given me any problems. I replaced the leather band with my favorite stainless without issues. There is no backlight, but I can easily read the time in just about any light level except black, I can even read it in the movie theater. One push of the button and it speaks the time clearly, loudly enough for me to hear if there isn't a lot of background noise, but not so loud as to disturb others around me. Push the button twice and it speaks the date. Brilliant! No more digging for my glasses so I can read the date off my cell phone. The battery should last me for awhile, since I don't use the speech every day. The automatic time setting wasn't necessary for me, but was a nice feature and will certainly help someone who can't set the watch themselves. There are instructions about leaving the watch on your windowsill, on a certain side of the house, in a certain position, etc. for best reception for the automatic setting feature. I did an experiment. The first night I did nothing, and slept with the watch on my wrist as I am accustomed to (it arrived at my house with the correct time). It didn't update. The next night I set it in the window sill, and it did update. Since then I have slept with it on my wrist every night, and it still updates 90% of the time. I live on the east coast of South Florida, and have a stainless steel band on the watch. I'd call that excellent reception.<br />THIS IS IMPORTANT: Do not take this watch to the drugstore and have the person there replace the battery. They probably won't do it correctly, and will likely break your watch. ABSOLUTELY take the instructions with you and preferably go to a jeweler to have it changed. It isn't that difficult to change (if you have decent eyesight), it is a standard battery, but you have to follow specific instructions or you can damage the watch. I am very happy with this watch, and the slight bit of trouble needed to change the battery is far better than all the frustration I had with not being able to read my other watches.


Backstory: Just under 6’ roughly 215lbs. Veteran. PTSD, depression, anxiety, back pain. Self medicating because other medicine is not enough, yet live in a state where it is not legal. Working at a company as a temp for quite awhile. They finally decided to higher me. Thought I would have two weeks to get clean so I bought a pack of 10 tests from Amazon figuring I would test every few days to track progress...but after four days, found out 9 panel test was just another two days away. Shocked, I bought this from my local head shop as an Amazon purchase wouldn’t have been delivered soon enough. I diluted with nearly a gallon of water the day before test. Next day, got up at 5:30 and drank 32oz of water. Then at 7:30 drank this. Followed directions and waited 10 minutes. Filled bottle up with water and drank it. Peed a couple times and started testing. After 4 or 5 pees, started to see a faint negative on tests. After four of those in a row, it was roughly 9:30 and I felt comfortable about testing negative. Had to be at test site before 10:59 so I planned to leave at 10:15 for a 15 minute drive.  Thought I was in the clear but I figured I’d test one more time before leaving. Popped positive. Thought I missed my window so I drank another 32oz of water and left in a hurry. Big mistake. Got to the facility and realized two people were ahead of me. After the second went in, someone with an apt. showed up and was placed ahead of me. I had to pee so bad, though, that I begged the woman to take me next. The other person was polite and willing seeing as I was now dancing like a three year old with crossed legs after having paced the floor. Took test. After a night of mental anguish and a morning of utter torture, my results came back negative. I got hired in full time with amazing benefits. No more night terrors for awhile as I can have my medicine again. Vale 4X saved my skin, but you really need to dilute. It will turn your urine bright yellow. If you smell the drink in your pee, it’s working. It masks the dilution by adding to the urine what would have normally been there minus the toxin. Overall, I’m really happy and impressed, but drink it quick. Once you start, DO NOT STOP because it is not delicious at all. I imagine it tastes as if it was real pee itself but wouldn’t know for sure as I’ve never drank urine, but drink Gatorade, too, to help wash it down. 10/10 would recommend, but I wouldn’t trust the 1 hr part. Took me longer than that to start peeing clean and that was after diluting with water.


This product doesn't work at all. I wasn't able to get through the first use.

- The bubble feature barely produced any bubbles. Demo videos show a roiling bubble bath, but all I got was a single stream of tiny bubbles that shifted around from one of the bubble holes to another. And after a few minutes even that stopped.
- The vibrating massage feature worked, for about ten minutes. Then the spa made a muffled clunk and the pitch of the motor changed, after which the vibrations pretty much stopped. In demo videos you can see the ripples on the water surface; after the clunk those ripples were still there only when I took my feet out, and they were much bigger and further apart.
- The white rollers are absolutely painful. Hard plastic with spikes. Stupid idea. When they're in place you can't put any weight on them, so you have to hold your feet up. Not relaxing.
- If you remove the rollers, there are sharp bits sticking up from where the rollers clip in. They are even more uncomfortable than the rollers, and since there are eight of them they're impossible to avoid.
- The attachments do not attach solidly to the center attachment point. Based on the photos you'd think that you could take your foot out and rub it on the pumice stone or other attachments. No, you can't. You'll just knock the stone loose. It's also very awkward if you try, especially since you can't put any pressure down on the other foot because of the rollers. Instead, you can to take both feet out of the bath, cross one leg over the other, and use the stone in your hand to rub your foot.
- The edges of the tub at the heel end are too close and sharp. Other folks have mentioned this, but it's hard to describe. If you sit comfortably in a chair with your feet on the floor and a few inches apart, are your knees together or spread apart? If they're spread apart, then when they're in this spa your ankles will be pressed against the hard white rim of the tub which is curved inwards.
- Noise issues: the air pump for the bubbles makes a pretty loud whine, even though it didn't produce any bubbles. I imagine the bubbling would be noisy if it worked, but you'd have to expect that. The vibrating motor seemed really noisy at first, but I realized that most of the noise was coming from the attachment with three balls in it. I had it in the attachment compartment, and it made a loud rattling. Once I took it out the motor noise wasn't too bad.

The one thing I didn't/couldn't test is the heating feature. The water I put in was already warm, since I didn't want to wait 15 minutes with the vibrations or bubbles on (necessary to turn on the heater) until the water warmed up. I can't say if the heater would keep the water warm because the spa had broken down already after ten minutes. Besides, I couldn't have lasted much longer with the spikes sticking into my feet.


I Even Use This For Side Sleeping..a BACK SAVER!

I have a bad back. I'm a guy, 38, about 5'8", 195lbs and I sleep on a futon on nights my wife tosses and turns in bed (which is most evenings. But hey, I snore too, so the banishment is mutual.)
After a night of sleeping on the futon, I always awake with such severe lower back pain that it literally takes me hours to just work the kinks out before I can expect to do anything productive whatsoever. It's gotten to the point where I expect the pain.
I try everything to alleviate the problem before I fall asleep: I support myself with a bed wedge, I elevate my legs, I use a pillow between my knees and I support my neck properly. I've looked into how to do all of that, trust me. My legs and neck feel okay the next day, but nothing seemed to be able to help the lower back pain.
Keep all this in mind.

I gifted this Purple brand "Simply" seat cushion to my mom last Christmas 2017. I purchased it on the maker's website as I wasn't aware it was here on Amazon at the time.
My mom has unfortunately passed away since due to a heart attack, so the cushion is here with me now, and I've personally been using it since. I'm a graphic illustrator (I work on digital artwork at a desk.) I sit most of my day. The Simply Cushion saves my rear during the day as advertised; I wasn't surprised at that.

What I WAS surprised at is, while I sleep on the futon on my side, this Purple "Simply" cushion ENTIRELY removes my lower back pains as I sleep.
Entirely. I'm not kidding. It's as if I went from a 85 year-old's back to that of a 20-something again. No kidding.
I sleep on my side and position the Simply cushion at my hip or a little lower. That's all! No more back pain!
I was so astonished at the results that I've recently also purchased the back cushion as well. I plan to use it as intended in the car and as a travel pillow.

I'm a jaded guy. I don't have high expectations for movies, video games, music, anything these days. I expect to be let down or at best, I go into things not expecting much so I'm not disappointed. TRUST ME: you should get hyped for this purchase. It'll last, it'll work, and it's reliable.

As for the scent, mine never had any whatsoever. As for any white residue I'm reading about, mine also never had any. I promise you it was brand new when purchased.
The gel insert (the main pillow itself) is a little wider without the zippered pillowcase than with with it. The case is easily washed in the laundry if need be, and if I want to, I can rinse off the gel pillow part with water and leave it to air dry.


I don't know what you are looking for in this item, but I was introduced to this item by Dr Jan McBarron (look her up on GOOGLE). I have not been the same since!! I used to suffer from PAINFUL periods. The kind that kept you bed bound for 3 days. I would get mood swings. Cry, scream, bite your head off mad, and every other emotion, except calm. I was, and always have been, a VERY tired person. I like 9 hours of sleep at night and at least a 1/2 hour nap during the day. I am 39 years old, and have been on WBP since right after my 3rd child, so since I was about 28 years old. The changes I (and my husband) noticed  were phenomenal! Within the first month, I still had a PAINFUL period, but I wasn't as moody. I was still grumpy because of the pain, but the rollercoaster of emotions wasn't there. And, my flow wasn't as heavy. Those were both awesome signs that this stuff might actually work. So, I continued to use it, and the next month, I swear to you, my moods were to a normal everyday norm. I didn't have to stay in bed for 3 days. Only one. I had a "normal" flow (whatever that is...lol). My husband would often comment on how, for that week, every month, he would want to leave town (typical, right?), but he was also amazed by the changes. He didnt even notice, by my mood, that it was time for my period. I still like my sleep, but I'm not crabby and tired if I only get 7 or 8 hours of sleep and miss my nap. I can function. At least for a few days. When I was 28, I only took WBP once a day. Now that I am 39, I take WBP every day, and twice a day 3 days before and during my period. As you get older, your needs change. Taking two a day, after you turn 30, was recommended by Dr Jan. I do NOT like taking any kind of pills. Yes I can swallow them with no problem, I just don't like putting anything in my body, but these are all natural, and worth EVERY penny. We as a family, do not have alot of $, 5 kids and one small income, but we manage to find the $ for these every month. I found the best price on Amazon. If you find a good price, if you can afford it, stock up. The price fluctuates ALOT. I hope this was helpful to you. Remember, just like anything else, you are supposed to give it 2 months to work in your system. I didn't have to wait that long to see some results, but I did have to wait that long to see ALL the results. I fully believe that you will not be disappointed if you give it a try.<br />PS...I do not have to stay in bed, my moods are great, I'm not as tired, I don't have golf ball sized clots (sorry that is gross but true), my kids and husband love me and I feel GREAT. That is my summary.


The latest craze in hair removal is IPL: Intense Pulsed Light. Owing to improved light technology, handheld devices that can provide the requisite intensity light to perform IPL at home and at an affordable price are now available.

I've tried a number of these IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) devices for hair removal. Compared to the others I've tried, this is one of the more expensive ones and doesn't seem to offer much in the way of differentiating functionality. As is typical, you get a IPL hair removal tool rated to around a million flashes. This one has a LCD counter of the number of flashes and the indicator of the power setting (1-5).

Operation is pretty trivial: You plug in the power supply, (the hair removal tool is NOT battery operated; you must have it plugged in), you choose the power level (five settings, chosen by rapidly pushing the bottom of the power button)) and then you aim it at a body area with hair you'd like to remove. It is recommended that your body is freshly cleaned and that the hair be shaved before starting. You can choose either on-demand flashing (via the button in the middle of the body) or else automatic flashing when skin contact is detected. Switching between the modes is accomplished by a long press of the flash activation button. The mode is indicated by a symbol in the middle of the screen.

The light is extremely powerful and could damage your eyes with continued direct exposure. Therefore, you should never look directly into the light and a cheap pair of folding protective eyeglasses are included in the box.

The light is triggered by a touch-sensitive metal area in the front of the device. Using very slow-motion photography, I was able to capture a snapshot of the light (see photos). But the light duration is extremely short.

You run the tool over the area where you want to remove hair, and make sure you exposure all the hair follicles in that region. You will not see any immediate results. The light signals your hair to stop growing, but it requires multiple treatments over several weeks before you will be expected to see results. Eventually, you should find a substantial reduction in the hair in the treated areas.

In the box, you get:

** IPL tool
** Power adapter
** Cheap pair sunglasses
** Inexpensive disposible shaver
** Instructions

This device only offers one mode: Hair removal. Other IPL devices offer other modes (skin rejuvenation and acne treatment). Whether that's a loss depends on whether you believe those other modes really work anyhow. The jury is out. Another thing you don't get with this tool is any attachments that can make it easier to address certain body areas. Some IPL removal tools include these. The actual value of such tools is subject to debate and the fundamental functionality (which is a flash of high-intensity light) does not change.

Overall, the device does what it promises to do. It's worth noting, though, that for a basic functionality IPL device, this one is priced higher than many. It's probably worth shopping around and comparing.

Pros:

** Hair removal IPL, simple to use
** LCD readout of number of flashes left and power level. Also indicates the mode (automatic, manual)
** Rated for 999,999 pulses (longer than you'd ever use it)

Cons:

** Somewhat expensive relative to other devices that only do hair removal IPL
** I prefer gun-shaped IPL tools to those, like this one, which are oblong


There is a boatload of so-called T-Blade clippers available on Amazon. The secret is that a very large fraction of these is made by a handful of manufacturers. Some carry different names in the listing, but they are mostly just a small number of different models with moderate cosmetic differences.

The good news is that they are mostly quite decent. They feature 0-gapped heads (or at least close to it), 600 mAh batteries, a cutting head that can be rinsed in water to clean (although you should not submerge the body of the clipper), and a small number of cheap length guides you can snap on.

The only significant differences among most of these different listings are:

1) The charge level readout. The best ones provide an LCD display of the percentage charge left. The cheap ones do not.
2) Some provide a collar that can protect the shaft going to the T-blade. This can either be a plastic collar that snaps on, or, in some cases, an extension of the metal body around that area (hiding the shaft)
3) A ceramic cutting blade. This is unusual, but a few offer a premium ceramic cutting blade
4) The pattern/design of the body

That's pretty much it. Any descriptions or reviews that try to suggest other differences are usually mistaken.

This particular set of clippers is made by Suttik (one of the common brands), and comes in a Suttik-labeled retail box. The model is JM-700AL.

Specifics of this kit:

** Rechargeable cordless T-Blade clippers
** Zero gapped cutting head (cuts close)
** Three lengths of optional length guards
** Plastic collar ring to protect the rotating shaft
** Charging cable
** Cleaning brush
** Clipper oil
** LCD readout on clipper provides charge status, but not oil reminder (not a big loss)
** Metal handle
** Ornate pattern on the handle
** IPX4 water resistance (can be cleaned under the tap, but do not submerge)
** 1500 mAh rechargeable battery (per listing)
** Retail box suitable for gifting

Common items NOT included in this kit:
None. Pretty much a standard "complete" T-blade kit.

Clipper operation is trivial: There's an on/off on the bottom near the top of the handle. That's it. The clippers work well. The clipper feels comfortable in the hand.

Personally, I find the design of the handle a bit juvenile--it's not my taste. But, to me, that's a trivial issue. A 1500 mAh battery in a T-blade clipper is on the large side.

As mentioned, there are a number of sellers selling this same Suttik JM-700AL (or similar) clipper under various listing brand names. This is a good option for this type of clipper but shop around for the best price, as they can fluctuate pretty drastically depending on the listing. A typical price for this clipper would be in the range of thirty dollars.


There is a boatload of so-called T-Blade clippers available on Amazon. The secret is that a very large fraction of these are made by a handful of manufacturers. Some carry different names in the listing, but they are mostly just a small number of different models with moderate cosmetic differences.

The good news is that they are mostly quite decent. They feature 0-gapped (or close) heads, a Li-Ion battery, a cutting head that can be rinsed in water to clean (although you should not submerge the body of the clipper), and a small number of cheap length guides you can snap on.

The only significant differences among most of these different listings are:

1) The charge level readout. The best ones provide an LCD display of the percentage charge left. The cheap ones do not.
2) Some provide a collar that can protect the shaft going to the T-blade. This can either be a plastic collar that snaps on, or, in some cases, an extension of the metal body around that area (hiding the shaft)
3) A ceramic cutting blade. This is unusual, but a few offer a premium ceramic cutting blade
4) The pattern/design of the body

That's pretty much it. Any descriptions or reviews that try to suggest other differences are usually mistaken.

This particular set of clippers is branded as Kezu & Lar T-98

Specifics of this kit:

** Rechargable cordless T-Blade clippers
** LCD readout / charge level indicator
** Plastic collar ring to protect rotating shaft
** Pretty orange-colored metal handle--good ergonomics
** Three detachable length guides, all black
** Charging cable
** Cleaning brush
** Clipper oil
** Simple, attractive design
** Retail box suitable for gifting

Clipper operation is trivial: There's an on/off on the bottom of the handle. That's it. The clippers work well. The clipper feels comfortable in the hand. Charging of the clippers is via a standard USB-C port on the bottom of the clippers. I like that a lot better than the non-standard power connectors on some clippers.

The heads are described as 0-gapped. Based on visual inspection (see photos), they are close to 0-gapped, but not quite. They will still be able to trim very close to skin level. I have reviewed other Kezu & Lar T-blade clippers in the T-98 line (also with an orange handle, but without the LCD readout), and those appeared to be truly 0-gapped. So I think there's some variation depending on the particular modely you choose.

The clippers feel very good in the hand, with the all-metal handle providing good stabilizing heft. The shape and thickness are both very nice.

On the whole, I like these clippers a lot. In terms of ergonomics and having what I want (LCD readout of battery level), these are good. I wish the heads truly 0-gapped, rather than close, but that's pretty common and they'll still do a good job of trimming. Add to that the very unusual and very pretty burnt orange color. These would make a nice gift.