Had an issue with the pack, the seller fixed it promptly. Product works great.

1. decide if you'd rather use the white rods or pink gel things. The rods seemed a bit too little for longer eyelashes and I went with the reusable pink gel pad thing. There's also packets of lower eyelash protective pads-not a must, just your preference. You'll need the eyelash glue (white bottle, blue lid), the white bent tool, and a LOT of patience for the first part
2. Line the pink gel thing on the bottom, about 1cm wide, with eyelash glue. Wait about 30 seconds for it to get a tad bit tacky and then place it as close as possible to the eyelid/eyelash hairline and hold for 40 seconds. Do both eyes to save time. The less you blink, the better it will stay.
3. Ok, this is tedious, but, the most important part.  Use small amounts of the eyelash glue on the pink gel where it's riveted. Use the white bent tool to slowly plaster each hair into a slot. The smaller amount of glue the better, but be sure the hair is firmly on the pink gel thing. Note: if you get impatient and plaster a bunch of eyelashes crooked and not straight, you'll get that as your final look, take your time and do 1-2 hairs at a time if you can. You will also need to wait till the glue is a bit tacky to work. So tiny dab of glue, let it get tacky, and slowly plaster up. You'll want to press and pull the hairs to toward the brow line.
4. Ok, so you've been plastering for what seems an eternity. Now, get bottle A and a green wired q-tip thing and generously cake a layer onto the eyelashes. This stuff is mildly irritating in your eyes so be mindful close to where the eye lid meets the lashes. Now, wait, as long as you possibly can. I waited 30 minutes on one eye and 10 on the other...the 30 minutes is where it's at. Then, wipe off gently with a paper towel or something with not a lot of lint.
5. Repeat with B and a new q-tip. I left this on for about 10-20 min. Then wipe off.
6. Bottle C starts to take the eyelash glue off. Go slow and try to work off as much glue as you can. Then use the q-tip to slowly slide under the pink gel that's touching your eyelid. Slow and steady so you don't pull any eyelashes off. Lots of re-dipping the q-tip.
7.  Bottle D is like a conditioner, so you can hold the pink gel there to paint it on.
8. I'd treat it like a hair perm and not get it wet for the night if you can stand the extra eyelash glue feeling. Then a hot shower to get that annoying crap off.
9. And viola, you have gorgeous eyelashes all.the.time. I looked up how much it costs to get it done at a salon, and it's about $150! Should last 4-6 weeks. If you mess up, and make one side different, you can fix it by redoing the process.


These insoles are a miracle! I think they are HEALING my feet. I thought I'd take up the hobby of jogging 8 months ago. I've always been active but more with body weight exercises, dance, pi-yo, and lifting. I was stride fit on a treadmill for Asics shoes for slight pronation at a reputable running store. I easily jogged 1 mile in my new shoes to break them in. Instead, I was limping the next morning. Then every pair of shoes hurt. It didn't get better after 3 months. The first few steps in the morning were especially excruciating, and I have a very high pain tolerance. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. I did everything I was told. 600 mg ibuprofen, stretches, yoga, physical therapy. It helped somewhat. Nikes helped some more, but I still had to tie ice packs to my feet literally all night if I was on my feet for several hours just to be lucky to limp the next day. I have kids... I needed to keep up! This is the FIRST thing that helps. I tested the insoles out with normal errands on the first day. All good. I did 50 minutes inclined walk on the treadmill the next day. I finished feeling well and cried happy tears at the gym in front of everyone. Exercise has always been part of my life but it's tough when even standing hurts. I admit my feet were sore the next morning after the treadmill but the soreness went away as the day passed. So I did 100 floors on the stair climber. I had no pain that evening or the next morning. The next day was 100 floors on the stair climber and a half mile slow jog. Again, no pain. I cooked a big meal today for about an hour standing on the hard kitchen floor without slippers. I am normally limping by the end of cooking or washing dishes but I had no pain. Crazy, but I think these are actually FIXING my injury. I read a review saying it seems to be healing. It really seems to be! I've tried 3 kinds of Dr. Scholl's insoles, countless reputable shoes, ice, therapy. Nothing has helped except these.

I'm on here to order 4 more pairs to cut for my favorite shoes. I'm a shoe size 6 to 6.5. Due to the underneath pads on the front, they probably can't be cut smaller than a shoe size 4 or 5. I took the shoes' original insoles out and replaced it with these insoles. Too bad they are too thick and obvious for high heels, but you'll appreciate the provided cradling. I am grateful for something that works AND seems to be healing me after 8 months of sharp, stabbing, constant pain in my heels with every step. I was close to agreeing to a steroid injection or surgery. I'm so glad to have read countless testimonies about these first. This is worth a try before you try everything else.


I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much due to the low cost of this iron, but as with other reviewers, I was pleasantly surprised!  It's initial presentation makes it appear as if it was one of the top of the line (and very expensive) flat irons.  It comes with two different options to store it, one being a black sturdy box with magnet closures and the other being a case that is perfect for travel.  The inside of the case has a lining that I believe is specifically for "hot tools" but I am not sure and unfortunately, the product brochure didn't elaborate as to if this is the case.  Another bonus found inside this case was a set of alligator clips, which also appear sturdy and well made.  Having had many flat irons, most of which were on the more expensive side, I was really surprised at the weight of this one.  Compared to my well known brand / high end flat irons, this one is light weight, which is a big bonus.  I found it much easier to maneuver.  With that being said, it is smaller than my flat iron in regards to overall size.  This iron is suitable for traveling, for it is small, light weight & comes with it's own bag which has room for additional supplies/accessories.  Perhaps it's due to my personality, but I am bothered by little things such as typos. Therefore I was slightly disappointed as to the instructions provided for they had several grammatical issues such as missing words. I know this can be looked at as a very minor and perhaps an insignificant detail, but something that I wanted to mention since it is an overall impression of the company.  Perhaps this was overlooked due to their exceptional detail and desire to focus their energy on the presentation of this flat iron, for they did a fantastic job.  I gave the iron 4 stars, for I really do like it and will use it for travel.  It is missing a few features that I like, such as auto shut off, notification when the iron is at ideal temperature and I wish it were just a tad bigger, but all in all it is a great iron for a fantastic price!<br />Disclaimer:  I received this product at a discounted rate or for free in exchange for my honest review of said product.  You should feel confident that the information I provided above is 100% my honest opinion due to my personal experience with the product and/or company.  Please know, I am not affiliated with the product and/or company, I do not receive monetary compensation, I am not required to give a good review nor am I penalized for leaving a negative one.  I am just your everyday person who participates in a program that occasionally offers sundry discounted &/or free product(s) in exchange for providing my honest feedback pertaining to my experience with the product.  If my review was helpful to you, would you PLEASE indicate this by selecting “yes” below where it asks “Was this review helpful?” Thank you for taking the time to read about my experience with this product.


This item is much more of a toy or Tamagotchi than a "fitness scale".  Accuracy was non-existent, UX sucks, and support was poor.  If you want quality you'll probably need to wait a couple years for Fitbit to get its act together.  Sadly it took several hours to discover my Aria was a lemon ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_law ), and we had to discover this fact the hard way since Fitbit's support is slow and 20th-century.  More on what went wrong:

 * Body Fat feature is purely a toy: The scale's body fat measurement suddenly dropped from 30% to 15% without me changing anything on the scale or in the app.  Moreover, day-to-day measurements appeared *inconsistent* with my food intake-- my body fat has trended /down/ over a week of eating /more/ fatty foods (and carefully maintaining constant water intake).  And what the hell is Normal vs Lean mode?  Is clicking Lean supposed to make me feel better about myself?

 * The scale's measured weight was more than 5% inconsistent between weighings (even after 5 weighings).  After drinking a bunch of water, a Shaper Image scale confirmed I gained 2-3 pounds and yet Aria registered no change.

 * The wifi setup is A MAJOR PAIN, especially when the device FAILS TO CONNECT to your wifi.  I lost over an hour trying to get this thing to connect to my standard 802.11 WEP-protected network.  Laptops, phones, iPads, and lots of other devices have no trouble connecting.  There are SO MANY THINGS wrong with Aria's UX, from requiring you to enter your Fitbit login and scale name on EACH SETUP ATTEMPT, to using (on mobile) an out-of-app web flow, to the web app not reporting the same errors as the scale itself. Fitbit's Product Managers need to take a hard look at how Chromecast does buttonless wifi setup, which is orders of magnitude easier and ACTUALLY WORKS.  They could also spend a couple dollars to put a Bluetooth chip in the scale for not just setup but sync.

 * Fitbit wouldn't issue me a straight-up refund.  In comparison, Amazon gave me a refund for an unopened Fitbit charge that I returned to them *without a receipt*.  Furthermore, Hoka One One (a new shoe company) gave me a FULL REFUND for a WORN pair of shoes that failed while I was running.

 * While I guess I should be happy Fitbit even answers email, their email support isn't much more than somebody walking you through a bunch of troubleshooting wizard questions.  I asked to actually converse with an expert several times and was denied.  While the people answering emails appear to be doing their job well, the managers who set up this whole process have done a pretty sloppy job and let down their own staff.

Unless you're a gadget freak and really want a toy regardless of its reliability, get yourself one of the other scales on Amazon for a fraction of the price.


The device works, and I have seen things flashing in my dreams because of it, which I hope to realize as a dreamsign so that I become lucid. It does what It is supposed to do.

Here is my problem with it. The second or third day of having it, the lcd screen became too dark to read until I push a button that changes what is being displayed upon the release of the button. I kind of know my way around it, so it is still useable. I think this may have been caused by me rolling on it in my sleep, or maybe something snagged while I put it in the dream mask.

Now another problem I have with it is that the circuit board has no protective case. This could be the cause of how the lcd screen now looks the way it does. But it could possibly be a low battery life. Either way, that circuit board is just exposed, and it needs to be taken in and out of the mask. The mask can catch one of the components attatched to the board. I may not be gentle with it in my sleep, I have broken things in my sleep in the past. $209 is a lot to spend on something to wear in my sleep.

In an effort to make sure I do not remove the mask in my sleep, I tied my hands to my pants. When I woke up, the mask was off and my hands were free. Of coarse, I knew how to free my hands since I am the one that tied them, I just figured I would have to wake up to do something that required some mental work.

The strap also hurts between the top of my ears and my skull. I figure I will naturally get used to that though.

Any way, the device itself works great. I would give it 5 stars if it had even a cheap plastic or metal case to help keep from damaging it during sleep and while pulling it in and out of the mask to adjust settings/change batteries. I understand that the price is high because the demand for lucid dream devices is not for a very large market, and this brand seems to be the most reliable because of the eye tracking sensor.

Don't let the negative feedback I gave stop you from getting it. It still looks like the best available as far as I have been able to find. But if you move around in your sleep, or want to be sure not to damage it from pulling it in/out of the mask, you should look into making a small case for it either out of cardboard, or 3d print one, or find someone that will 3d prind one for you, or maybe even hot glue some popsicle sticks together and drill some holes in for the buttons and screen, along with lining the inside with that same type of fabric as the insert of the mask to keep the wood from scratching the device.

It is a great device for what it is. 4 stars because I have to craft a protective case for it, and because the lcd screen MAY be messed up.


Update Below ***

Everything about this purchase has been excellent. Yes, I did my research - endless research - before purchasing and this company and product stands up to any rigorous investigating you might want to do.  Andres, as another review stated is awesomely helpful without making you feel like an idiot when you have a question. Not that you will have questions because you take this out of the box and go through the directions once and in half an hour you have silver hydrosol ready. If you're vacillating amongst the endless rhetoric about colloid vs. hydrosol vs. God reached down and touched it, and you want to improve your health.....stop wasting time, I've purchased enough expensive silver products to know the desired effect and this is a solid and safe effect. Ionexx is shipping one to my best friend in Austria as we speak. We met in Chicago this past weekend and, knowing she wasn't feeling well, I wanted to bring her some silver, well flying and liquids 'no bueno'. Then I realized I could take the whole unit! In my pocketbook! Try packing up your beaker, hot plate, 17 batteries and what surely looks like a bomb apparatus to go help your best friend. You're about to know TSA really well. I'm so very happy with this purchase, seller and the product.

Update: I have been just as happy with my unit. I just wanted to clarify a few things. First, make no mistake, this unit is quite powerful and will make a high ppm. I suspect both reviews talking about dark color didn't follow directions for 10 ppm. That's on them.  As to the review talking about Home Depot, the super expensive unit he claims to have gone and bought has alligator clips with rubber guards on them?? The ionexx does look possibly hand made and, last time I checked, that was a good thing. It doesn't leak, it has an overfill port. Now, I watched the video for the other unit and I'm sure it's fine, but this is my point: If at 9 p.m., when you realize you or your child has a scratchy throat, you want to head out to the garage\shop like the guy in the video and fire up your half gallon beaker and, according to their own reviews, wait a few hours, then fish out the little magnetic piece (I don't know how, it's on the bottom of the beaker) and bring your beaker to your stove and then heat it and then wait for it to cool, you go girl! But if you want to pour some water and plug in something smaller than a Bluetooth speaker, having it right on your night table and take care of your child for 15 minutes, at which time you have your fresh silver... Well, you get my point. Lastly, every time we pull out the jar, we hold it up to light and it has the most beautiful quality. Almost a luminescence from the tiny bubbles of dispersment. It's very pleasing.


I'll start with my actual review and then get into the real purpose of me writing this review afterward. This is high quality real deal sea moss, straight from the ocean. This is my first time purchasing/trying sea moss and can tell how good it is already, based on what I've learned through others. I received my product in a nice resealable package that burst with the essence of the ocean when I opened it. I rinsed it in the sink and then proceeded to soak it in purified water with a squeezed lemon (didn't have any lime around). The next day, I checked on it and it certainly grew in size. I was at first discouraged by what one guide to making the gel said: that the moss should be soft and gelatin-like and break apart in your hand. Mine was still pretty sturdy, but was certainly soft to the touch, like you'd expect a soaked vegetable to feel. I proceeded to push forward regardless as I realized beforehand that there is some level of almost "elitism" it feels like, in terms of what sea moss should and shouldn't be. I threw it in the blender and poured in the water I had it soaking in til I felt it was at a similar level to the guide I was following and got ta' blendin'. After a couple minutes, I turned it off and checked it out. The consistency was all wrong, like water but with a bunch of ramen noodles floating around. So I kept on blending and it thickened up to a grainy texture relatively quickly. I noticed it was only blending the bottom portion of the moss, the top half was sitting there like a still lake and all the reviews questioning the quality of the product started to flash before my eyes as I started to agree with them. But then I put on my thinking cap and added more water, shook it up a bit to get the water down there, and started the blender again. It all started flowing like a whirlpool once again and after a minute or so, I saw that creamy yellow consistency I was looking for. I added a tad more water and blended further after that to try and get rid of the tiny bits of grain left in my otherwise perfectly smooth gel, which I was successful at. Now I'm left with some beautifully smooth and nutritious sea moss gel. When they say a little goes a long way, they weren't kidding. I took maybe an ounce or so of my 8 ounce bag and it made 3 cups of sea moss gel. This makes me much more comfortable shelling out more money for multicolored/strained sea moss so I can explore how those benefit me in contrast to this classic golden moss.

I wrote this review because so many other reviews made me doubt my purchase and question whether I made the right choice, but in the end I was left extremely happy with my purchase. Ignore the reviews that question the authenticity and/or quality of this product. "It looks like noodles" it's supposed to. No two plants grow exactly alike. There are many many different strains of sea moss. "It's grainy, this is plastic!" Try adding more water and blending more and watch how quickly that "plastic" melts away. Any further doubts, you should direct yourself to their YouTube channel and you can see the source itself. This is a great company with great product at a great price. Nothing but greatness here.


I will be buying a back up of the Facial Toner (120 mL) and am giving this a BEE Shopping recommendation. I used this both morning and evening right after cleansing. I just squirted some onto a cotton round for the face, neck, and also behind my ears. Doing this treatment twice a day, I believe, helped keep the psoriasis from getting out of control. It’s didn’t get rid of it, but did lessen the thickening.

Have I ever told you how much I love trying new beauty products? In July I was fortunate enough to be sent the Pure Mauve Line of Products Made in Canada by Carapex Inc. of Chambly, Quebec to test out for 30 days and give my opinion. One of the reasons they thought I could benefit from this specific range is because I have written previously about the scalp psoriasis I’ve had for the past 18 months. The Tea Tree Oil is thought to help clear up the plaque that grows quickly over the scalp and sometimes other areas. This plaque appears very dry and can flake, crack, and if scratched can bleed and be very sore. Here’s a quote from the Carapex website about the Pure Mauve line “Due to our passion in the benefits of Tea Tree Oil, we developed this line of clean, natural, invigorating products. Only the purest, highest quality of Australian Tea Tree Oil has been utilized to work wonders on skin inflammation, breakouts and other conditions.”

So I don’t have to type it out every time, each Pure Mauve product I was sent has the name “Invigorating” and “with Tea Tree Oil”. I like the dark purple bottles because they’re different from anything else I have in the bathroom so stand out. I wear contacts so can barely see without them or my glasses and each bottle cap (except the Body Lotion) has a large silver letter on it so you know what it is you’re grabbing for. “S” for Shampoo, “C” for Conditioner, “T” for Toner, “M” for Moisturizer and “C” again for Cleanser. The Hair products are double the size of the facial ones, so you wouldn’t ever mix up the two “C”s.

I’ve been using everything exclusively for 30 days now and have 2/3 left still of the Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner and 1/2 of the facial toner, cleanser, and moisturizer. I estimate the face items would last 2 months, the hair products for 3, and the body lotion would depend on whether you use it all over or just in certain areas. If you do not enjoy the smell of Tea Tree Oil, then these products are NOT for you. I joke that I smell like a health food store when I’m done my routine! Luckily the smell doesn’t last all day and you can still wear body mists or perfumes without the fragrance changing.

Final Result: To BEE (shopping that is).


I've had my Aria now for about 3 months and have very mixed feelings about it.  It looks really nice in my bathroom, it's easy to use (step on, step off) and from a weighing point of view, it's great.  None of those reasons were why I bought it however.  I got it to integrate to my Fitbit account, and save me from manually entering my weight into the website.  On that point, the scale falls well below expectations due to what appears to be a very poorly designed and implemented wireless radio.

First up, I should say I'm in IT, so know a lot about wireless networks (often the bane of an IT persons existence).  I have about 20 wireless devices in my house currently, all of which quite happily talk to my wireless router regardless of device size or physical location.

The Aria however is a different matter.  Firstly the wireless range of the scale is dire.  It sits no more than 30 ft from my router with an almost clear line of site, yet consistently fails to get a signal.  This despite the fact I can quite happily get a signal from other devices even when outside in my garden.

Secondly, setting up an configuring it with anything other than the minimal security policy causes it to refuse to connect to the network.  It doesn't like hidden SSID's, WPA2 encryption, MAC address locking, or any protocol above wireless B.

Unfortunately, given that the sole purpose of the scale is to communicate via wireless to the internet, these are pretty severe issues.  The Fitbit help is contradictory, with some sections saying the Aria will work with certain settings, whilst others say it won't.  Even the support people aren't sure, expressing surprise when I pointed them to the Fitbit tech specs which contradicted their advice.

In the end, I did get the Aria to work, but now sits 10 ft from the wireless router in a second bathroom, and I've had to buy another router just for the scale to work (so I can keep all my other wireless devices secure).  Not an ideal solution by any means.

One other issue I've noticed is that the scale has no way of determining who is who (no "tap once for person A, twice for person B" setting).  In other words if you've more than one person of similar weight, the scale has no idea who it's measuring and can potentially upload the wrong info.  Your only recourse is to then manually correct the entry on the Fitbit website, which kind of negates the reason for using it in the first place.

Pro's
Looks great
Accurate weighing mechanism
BMI measurement is reasonable (close enough for home use)
Easy to use

Con's
Struggles to differentiate between people of similar weights
Wireless reception is woeful

Conclusion
If you want is a fancy looking set of scales, that are easy to use, and don't want to upload the data then the Aria is fine.  If you've more than one person in the house of a similar size, want to use the Fitbit integration, or have anything other than a perfect environment for wireless you may find you're out of luck.


I am a licensed physical therapist and have been practicing for over 23 years primarily in pediatrics, I am also over 50 years old experienced 2 debilitating spinal cord injuries, 2 back surgeries and frankly for the past 5-8 years has caused a considerable amount of pain and discomfort. I also consider myself a “biohacker“and I am always looking for a natural but highly effective ways of leveraging my body into delivering greater healing potential or cellular optimization. For a number years red and near infrared light therapy has caught my attention, I have tried several light therapy devices/products but by far Dr. Turchin’s Lightdoctor has exceeded them all especially for targeted treatment- delivering an application that is highly effective but requires very little time to administer. I received my unit last Friday and probably was in 4-5/10 level of pain/discomfort in my lower back I unpackaged The Lightdoctor, read the instructions and treated my go back with approximately 4 spot applications lasting 1 minute each. In about 5-10 minutes literally all my pain was gone. I have also used it and several other body parts with similar success.<br />I consider myself quite well informed regarding red and near infrared light therapy, but I wanted a deeper understanding regarding protocols for acute/chronic pain/ injury and also was planning on procuring a device for the pediatric rehabilitation clinic which is a satellite specialty center for a major city Children’s Hospital. I contacted Dr. Turchin and he graciously gave me insight, strategies and applications for my own personal use and use in the pediatric setting. Regarding the device itself I appreciate that the Lightdoctor comes in a durable handy case, easy to use, and comes with a Published book by Dr. Turchin outlining nearly every injury/ailment -detailing the protocol for use of the Lightdoctor. In comparison to other devices that I have used -based on the listed specifications it is much more highly powered and concentrated, devices I have previously used with power densities of 20-100mw/cm2 compared to the Lightdoctor’s 365 mw/cm2-one can feel it’s intensity and power (in a pleasant way) when it’s being applied or administered. Treatment last between 30 seconds in 1 minute per area. The area it treats is quite generous for being a more local targeted treatment device. I like the fact that I could use it on my low back -my largest problematic area, but it is equally effective on any other body parts that has been stressed, injured, spastic or restricted. This is an outstanding Therapeutic device to have for personal use and in the clinical setting. It naturally facilitates the bodies primary healing mechanism by targeted stimulation of mitochondrial activity (the foundation of cellular function and growth) avoiding the use of symptom-masking pharmaceuticals like over-the-counter pain reliever’s, anti-inflammatories and analgesics. I myself and my staff are excited for our pediatric patient population as they stand to benefit from shortened healing times, faster recovery and effective pain relief. There are very few units on the market that deliver what the Lightdoctor does. You would have to pay a considerable fortune to obtain them, I am grateful that Dr. Turchin Has made his quality product affordable and obtainable to many. I look forward to it’s continued use in my personal life also as our staff begins to incorporate this in the treatment of various pediatric injuries/diagnoses.


First of all, this lotion smells like caramel apples to me, before and after tanning.  This lotion receives 5 stars despite it arriving with the box being opened and a lose lid which resulted it the product oozing everywhere and getting messy.  Now for the price on Amazon, this product works wonderful.  I have ordered this lotion as well as other lotions I have yet to try from the same brand and I will be writing a review on them as soon as I try them although I am sure they work just as wonderful as this lotion did.  First of all, I always read all the reviews on products before I decide to purchase them to make sure it is something that I will like and also to share my experience with others if and how well it worked for me.  The price was beyond cheap!  At the salon, they wanted almost $40 at one place I looked at and of course, I came home and looked on Amazon and bam. Found it under 10 bucks at the time.  Open receiving the lotion, I have only used it once.  Now normally I enjoy trying a ton of lotions and never stick to one very long so I can switch between my favorites and I am adding this lotion to that list.  Not only was the smell very delightful but the texture was very creamy and blended in well.  This lotion does not contain tingle factors in it but leaves a rich, golden brown colr.  This lotion contains several dark bronzers and as long as you rub it in well, there will be no streaks.  Make sure you wipe your hands well so you can avoid discolored hands.  Like I was saying, I used this lotion for the first time today and had no problem rubbing it in as it blended very well while leaving my skin very well moisturized which I was surprised.  It was like giving my skin a drink of water so to speak.  I applied it right before I got into the hottest superbed my tanning salon had, set it for 20 minutes, laid back and relaxed.  I was very surprised when the timer went off.  I am already dark but immediately after tanning I was a couple shades darker, no after tan smell which I loved, and my skin felt very silfy and smooth for several hours afterwards.  I did not burn but this lotion literally BROWNED me 3 shades darker!  Highly recommend this lotion and I will be buying more of this to have on hand.  I was shocked at the quality of this lotion for such a cheap price.  I decided if the lotion did not work then I could always give it to a friend and I wouldn't be out of much money.  Boy was I wrong! This product works BETTER in my opinion than most overly priced lotions at the salons.  It smells great, works, leave your skin moisturized, pleasantly scented before and after tanning, and definatley darker.  I can cut down on my trips to the salon with this product AND save myself a butt ton of money! I would also recommend this lotion for beginners as well as advanced tanners who even want to break their tanning plateau.  I have been talking about this wonder lotion all day!! You WILL NOT be disappointed in any way with this lotion so PLEASE give it a try and see what it can do for you!


I am a big fan of hydrating toners, especially Korean brands. They do not contain drying alcohols nor is it astringent. They are for helping to increase hydration, skin plumpness, gentle toning, and to prepare skin for the next steps.  I tend to apply multiple layers (ala "7 skin" method) adding some to the palm of my hands then patting it on. I do this a few times with several seconds in between. I know when my skin is hydrated enough once the product doesn't seem to soak in any more. Then I follow up with usually a serum and moisturizer (or SPF if using during day).

My skin enjoys a whole host of different toners I have used over the years. Most are good enough, some are pretty great, and I was pleasantly surprised that this toner is rather fantastic for my dry, semi sensitive skin. I could tell with first use. I don't often comment on price because our budgets all vary, but I am commenting on this for being a good size, with great ingredients, effective results, and at a reasonable price ($20 is a good price point for this). Even with multiple "layers", it will last quite some time.

My skin really did fall in love with it the first time I used it. I had just finished using a skin care line I ultimately wasn't crazy with. I had been skipping my usual dose of hydrating toner, and I felt that my skin was sorely missing the gentle hydration from skipping that as well as exacerbated dryness from a not too moisturizing skin care line. So now I am trying to return to my usual preferred products when this became available. Like I said, I haven't met any toners I didn't like. However, this one I have quickly- like first use- come to love. My skin is like, "ahhhhhh hydration". It feels so good that it doesn't seem like it would need a moisturizer on top-- but please do so you help lock in the hydration.

I like it so much, that it absolutely will be repurchased when the time comes. I have a lot of skin care, and every once in awhile I think about what I would want to keep if I could only keep a few items. This is one of them, and I have loved other hydrating toners. I think I am sold on not only the way my skin feels but the medical grade ingredients. Functional skin care.

My skin: mid 40s, leans dry, otherwise clear save for some redness & visible veins from Rosacea.

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How to Use:
  Use after washing the face.
  Dispense an appropriate amount on a cotton pad at the first
  step of skincare and gently wipe skin clean, OR dispense onto the palm and apply on the
  face in a gentle tapping motion to promote absorption into skin.

“--The moisture-boosting toner tidies up skin texture and increases the absorption
of skincare products to be applied on skin
--The fast-penetrating toner provides the double moisturizing effect of Serine and EGF
--The fast-penetrating moisturizing toner improves the absorption of skincare products to Consistency be applied in the next step on skin
-- Improves skin barrier with the ingredient of EGF developed by Daewoong’s bio technology
-- Provides moisture densely to skin with the double moisturizing effect of Serine - - a core ingredient of natural moisturizing factors -- and EGF that improves skin’s water-friendliness
--Can be used on sensitive skin by using a formula free of the 26 fragrance allergens designated by the EU


A month ago my blood pressure was 140/80. I had atrial flutter issues and my heart was acting bizarre. I started taking a Potassium and Magnesium product and saw some results. Then I read The Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Carolyn Dean and stated taking this liquid magnesium. I noticed good results with magnesium and now my blood pressure went down to 110/60. So my nurse practitioner has halved my blood pressure medication and I have an appointment in a month to check it again.

If you do take this liquid magnesium and have high blood pressure make sure you are working with your doctor or nurse because your medication may need to be adjusted. They also did an EKG on me and said my heart was normal and I told them: "Well I'm taking magnesium." They also did blood tests and said they were normal. I'm not sure my nurse actually realized that the magnesium had lowered my blood pressure. Here are some of my experiences day by day at the start:

Day 1: I took 1/4 teaspoon in 16.9 fluid ounces water. It made me feel relaxed and I slept well.

Day 2: I got ambitious and took 1/2 teaspoon in a large container of iced tea and it only tasted a bit salty.
Sipped over a couple of hours and it seemed to relax me and take the edge off my anxiety. I thought it was giving me a lot of energy and made my heart beats really strong.

Day 3: Backed off a bit and took 1/4 teaspoon in a small amount of cranberry juice. Tasted salty and a bit bitter so didn't want to do that again. Decided it needed more liquid to make it palatable.

Day 4: Took 1/4 teaspoon in a pint (2 cups) of coconut water. My anxious thoughts stopped and my mind felt calm and almost as if my thoughts were not as loud.

Day 5: Took 1/4 teaspoon in 2 cups bottled water. Felt as if my system was detoxing and cleaning out.

Day 6: Felt like toxins were being released so drank more water.

Day 7: Decided to try taking the magnesium liquid in capsules. That way you can't taste and salty or bitter flavor.

Day 8: While waiting to get capsules, took 1/2 teaspoon magnesium liquid in iced tea.

Day 9: Put 1/4 teaspoon magnesium in 3 veggie capsules. Swallowed them down with no issues.

Since then I've been taking 1/2 teaspoon magnesium liquid in five veggie capsules. I fill them up with a syringe and take them right away, not letting them sit around to dissolve. It is a little extra effort but it keeps my atrial flutter under control and I feel better in general. You may want to wipe the capsules off a bit after filling. I just use a napkin. That way you don't taste any of the liquid. That is my best solution and how I'm going to continue to take this magnesium.

My cautions are to start slow with drops or 1/4 teaspoon and work up slowly to 1/2 teaspoon a day. Also read The Magnesium Miracle to understand all the reasons to take this product and how to take it. I would not recommend taking it straight, always dilute it in at least 2 or more cups of water to make it palatable. I will say this magnesium does NOT have laxative effects like other magnesium products do. That is a good thing if you want to leave the house!

So my experience has been positive. Please consult with your doctor before taking any supplements as your medications may need to be adjusted.

~The Rebecca Review


QGel is made in the USA but, unfortunately, it contains gelatin, which is not vegetarian or vegan. It is manufactured in a certified Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility and is laboratory tested and approved for guaranteed potency and purity.

This supplement indicates that it contains both vitamin E as alpha tocopherol and CoQ10 AKA ubidecarenone AKA ubiquinone. CoQ10 is a biologically active compound similar in its chemical structure to vitamins K and E. Research has indicated that CoQ10 and vitamin E work synergistically as powerful antioxidants, exponentially multiplying the positive benefits of each. (See reference below.)

This supplement also includes lecithin, which additionally helps improve the bioavailability of CoQ10. (See reference below.)

CoQ10 is particularly well known for its function within cells in the mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate (ATP) cascade, a crucial aspect of energy production within the body. Because cellular functions are dependent on an adequate supply of ATP, CoQ10 is crucial to the maintenance of health in virtually all tissues and organs in the human body. (See reference below.)

CoQ10 is of particular benefit for cardiovascular health, especially for heart patients who have been prescribed statins, which have long been known to dangerously decrease levels of CoQ10 in the body. Symptoms of low levels of CoQ10 due to statins can include: muscle weakness and fatigue, high blood pressure, and mental fog. In the extreme, symptoms can include chest pain, heart failure, and seizures.

CoQ10 has also been found helpful in the treatment of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, no doubt because of its raising of ATP levels in the body, as described above.

Research has found that selenium makes an important contribution to the body's processing of CoQ10 in that it is required in order for the body to fully utilize CoQ10. (See reference below.) However, selenium is not included in this supplement. Therefore, it is a good idea for anyone hoping to maximize absorption of a CoQ10 supplement such as this one to add a selenium supplement to their nutraceutical regimen.

Because it is fat-soluble, it is recommended to ingest CoQ10 with a meal that contains fat and to take it at a dose of 30-200 mg per day. The dosage of this supplement is 100 mg per each softgel. That is a pretty standard dosage for persons such as myself who take it to promote good health and not for a specific health condition.

RELEVANT RESEARCH

Alehagen U, et al. Still reduced cardiovascular mortality 12 years after supplementation with selenium and coenzyme Q10 for four years: A validation of previous 10-year follow-up results of a prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial in elderly. PLoS One. 2018 Apr 11;13(4):e0193120.

Saini, R. Coenzyme Q10: The essential nutrient. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2011 Jul-Sep; 3(3): 466–467.

Xing, L, et al. Cosupplementation with vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 reduces circulating markers of inflammation in baboons. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Sep; 80(3): 649–655.

Zhou H, et al. Improvement of the oral bioavailability of coenzyme Q10 with lecithin nanocapsules. J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2013 Jan;13(1):706-10.


When I had surgery a few months ago I was unable to put my pillows over my head as I’d grown accustomed to doing. I have a CPAP machine with nose cushion mask and I used the pillows to hold that in place while blocking the light overnight. But that surgery meant I couldn’t use the pillows - I had to sleep on my back and propped a bit for two months. So I got a night mask and have slept all the better ever since. When my wife saw the difference in me she started to sleep with a mask as well - the darker night has made sleep deeper and more recuperative.

We each have a mask we love (the same, gotten on Amazon), but we wanted a back up for her so she could wash that one from time to time. I saw this Luxury Silk Sleep Mask - Tara Sartoria Artisan Handmade and decided to give it a try. I’ll admit - she thought I was off base with the wrap around design - it would not fit or it would be too hot or... but she gave it a try. She loves it!

1. This Luxury Silk Sleep Mask - Tara Sartoria Artisan Handmade wraps around the full head. I have a larger head, wearing a LG/XL baseball hat. She does not - hers is much smaller. This Luxury Silk Sleep Mask - Tara Sartoria Artisan Handmade fits both of our heads comfortably.

2. I have not slept in this Luxury Silk Sleep Mask - Tara Sartoria Artisan Handmade, but I did try it on with my CPAP nose cushion mask - it does not sit right. I can get it closed and all the way around my head, but I use it (and the purpose is) so as to block out all light. With the CPAP on there is a large gap at the base of the mask where it goes over the nose piece. Unlike other masks I have, I cannot recommend this Luxury Silk Sleep Mask - Tara Sartoria Artisan Handmade for someone with this type of CPAP.

3. The materials are excellent! This is a soft and “luxurious” wrap that feels cool and soft, making for a very comfortable experience. My wife did end up taking it off about halfway through the night, feeling it heated her head too much. To be fair, she has the same issue with pillows, but not with masks that have only the eyes covered with a strap around. I had it on only for a brief time, I felt I could go longer than my wife, but again, needing the CPAP I am unable to use it.

4. What we both like is that there is a softening of sound with it on. We use a sound machine to keep nighttime sounds drowned out, but this adds to that - my wife really felt it helped her sleep a little more blocking out additional sound.

5. The velcro is easy on/off and it is well attached to the wrap, keeping one from worrying it’ll detach - it’s secure.

6. Looks nice. For the ladies, this has a nice, feminine look - my wife says so.

As of this writing, my wife loves it - as do I, though it doesn’t allow me to use it - and will use it often. She does take it off it gets hot - but that’s something that she feels is a personal thing. In the end, she’s happy to have it and happy to recommend this Luxury Silk Sleep Mask - Tara Sartoria Artisan Handmade mask.


I do a LOT of research before buying or trying products, and it's been a while since I've had a product that made me so happy.  I think this is a great value product.

When I first started working with a personal trainer a few years ago, one of the first things he made me buy was a foam roller.

"Why?"  I asked
"So you can work out knots in your muscles.  Trust me, you’ll want it"

So I ordered one of those giant long big blue foam rollers that they have in gyms.  It was cumbersome, but it was effective.  I didn't realize how tight my muscles were until I rolled on these rollers and let the weight of my body press against the roller.  It was so good but so painful.  And as much as I liked using it, I hated storing it.  I was living in a loft at the time and that thing was really unsightly.

Then I saw this 3 in 1 roller and was really excited to try it.  The 3 in 1 roller has basically 3 rollers that stack neatly inside one another.  There’s the outer roller (most similar to what I had before), a gear shaped roller for more targeted pressure points, and a rolling massage stick.  It’s shorter but I’m still able to fit both legs on the roller.  It also cost the same as my giant long blue tube roller.  I like that it's compact enough to hide from sight when not in use.  I like the firmness of the large roller and small roller, and the whole kit feels very sturdy and well constructed.  The only slightly annoying thing is that the massage stick fits very snug into the gear roller so it takes a lot of effort to pull out, and I worry whether the handle might break over time.  Better that than too loose and constantly falling out, I guess.

Foam rolling works based on the idea that pressure applied to certain body parts helps to work out knots and relieve pain.  Until I started using foam rollers I didn’t realize how many knots I had in my body.  I do stretches regularly but you still don’t get it all out.

There are a number of great roller positions you can use.  The ones I find most effective are for my quads and hamstring.  You prop your roller onto your hamstrings (or quads) and hold a low plank with the weight centred over the roller.  Hold position for a few seconds at a time where you feel pain / discomfort and slowly roll up and down every part of your legs.  The same concept works with calves and glutes.  Just roll slowly onto the roller putting as much weight as you can on the point of contact between the roller and your body.

My back and neck are often sore, so I’ll lie on my back with the large roller tucked under my lower back and then arch backwards.  With the gear roller, I like propping it under my neck and pushing down on the pain pressure points.  I’ve also run the massage stick up and down sore spots on my neck and along my shoulders.

Overall there are lots of uses and plenty of exercises you can look up online.  It’s a great way to work out muscle knots and relieve soreness and tightness from exercise.  It also loosens your muscles and prevents tearing.  I received a review sample of this roller for my honest opinion, and I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase another if I were to misplace this one.


===== RE: the Orange "Permanent Deaf-Maker" Ear Plugs AKA "Let's go to the ER at 5am" Plugs =====
I put the orange plugs in and went to sleep.

At 4am I woke up with pain in my left ear. I remove the right plug and try to remove the left plug, but the clear plastic nib comes out and leaves the plug in my ear.

For the next hour I try to pull the plug out but I can't. It's painful and I'm worried I need to go to an emergency room. Without the clear plastic nib it's impossible to grab onto. I try tweezers, but I can't get a grip.

At 5am, I wake up my neighbor and ask them for help. He tries the tweezers but it doesn't work. We decide to gently insert a wooden toothpick into the hole where the clear plastic nib used to be, and after about 30 minutes of very careful jiggling, we get it out.

I cry.

My neighbor consoles me. We go to bed. I can't sleep, my adrenaline has been activated. I normally wake up at 9am, so I lost 5 hours of sleep that night.

This is DANGEROUS and should never be sold to consumers.

===== RE: The Gummy Silicone Earplugs =====
These are the most usable, but they worry me. They aren't effective unless the gummy part extends into the ear canal, which you're not supposed to do based on the directions, but if you do this it forms a vacuum seal and does pretty good at keeping sound out.

The issue is that if you so much as tap your ear, you'll feel it on your ear drums because of the seal. You have to be VERY VERY VERY careful when you pull these out or you'll rupture your eardrums.

If you put them in like you're supposed to, just covering the outside of the ear canal, they let almost all of the sound in still. They can't be used safely, in my opinion, and I recommend NOT using them in an unsafe way just to get them to work. I was desperate and so I did it the unsafe way, but don't do what I did.

===== RE: The other earplugs =====
The grey bomb-shaped ear plugs were not effective at all for me, they sat in my ear and let all the sound in still. They have clear plastic fins on them to pull them out, and although mine didn't break like the orange earplugs did, I would still be afraid of them being a safety hazard if they did break.

The blue christmas-tree shaped earplugs seem the safest, they are all one piece of rubber and so it seems like a very low risk of breaking, and you can safely insert them and they seem to work. The only issue is they're not really meant to block sound so much as reduce volume, so I can still hear snoring, construction work, etc. Plus, they have a long piece that sticks out and prevents you from putting your ears on your pillow comfortably. If you sleep on your back, or you don't use them for sleeping, they would be fine. I'd recommend this pair to you if you just need to reduce noise and not block it out completely and don't sleep on your side.

===== Quick Summary =====
Except for the blue christmas tree shaped earplugs, I would recommend you just throw these ear plugs in the trash so you don't hurt yourself.


Couldn't be happier with this purchase!  Colonics have literally saved my life! I was diagnosed with a Pelvic Floor Dysfunction which led me to the inability to have a bowel movement on my own. And that, undoubtily,  led to all sorts of problems, health issues and diseases:
- Auto-immune
- Lupus
- Chronic Fatigue
- Epstein Barr
- Hypo Thyroid/ Hatchimotos (sp?)
- Fibermyelgia
  ... prior to this, I was extremely healthy!  My career was in fitness. But after years of major constipation (at least 30 yrs), my "then" healthy body couldn't fight off the toxins anymore.  I became so toxic and sick.  There were days I could hardly get out of bed, but when I did - all I could think about was when I could lay back down and take a nap again.
I'm a mom of a young family.  This unhealthiness was unacceptable, buy I was clueless regarding what I could do about it.  So I decided to doctor at the world famous Mayo Clinic, with the best docs in the world!!  After months and months of tests, the ONLY thing they could come up with was to remove my colon and live with a colostomy bag the rest of my life!!!  I was so depressed, but didn't believe I had any other choice.
  Right before my surgery, my husband suggested I go see a Naturalpathic doctor to see if they could help me in any way. They chose to take me on as their most challenging, constipated patient/ client.
  A BiG part of regaining my health was getting professional colonics. Do you know how expensive those things are? Between $60-$100!!!  I was getting one a week for 18 months (yes, that's how impacted I was). I knew this couldn't continue doing this as who can afford a life-style of this? I sure couldn't on my income. My extended family felt so badly for me, they would gift me with a colonic a month, just to help me out , when they could.  But I was still paying thousands out of my own pocket to continue this major cleanse I needed.  I thought I'd eventually have to just give in and use the "bag" as it was more "affordable"!
  That's when I found out about this colonic board! Best info I've ever received!!  Changed my life!!  I ordered it immediately, it came in the mail that week, and I set it up (very simple) and went right to work.  During my first colonic, while using it - I had tears in my eyes.  It worked!!! What an answer to prayer.  No more having to pay for all those professional colonics.  On a side note, I just finished a radical 8-day detox/ cleanse, and using my colonic board daily was a big part of that .
  I now feel better than I have in years! I'm not kidding.  I lost my bloated weight, I've got never ending energy,, my body nor my joints hurt anymore, I cant wait to get out of bed in the mornings, I'm happier ... no longer depressed, etc.  I am forever grateful to my new colonic board that has given me back not only my health, but my life!
PS - Just to warn you, I've never met a 'Western' medical doctor who has approved of this practice, so don't expect them to be jumping up and down on your new-found discovery with you. But at the same time, I've never met a doctor - nor any person, who had as bad of a Chronic Constipation problem as I had.


China Top Ten Tea - Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea
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Tai Ping Hou Kui rests among the ten most famous green teas in China, but everything from the look of the leaves to the packing style differs greatly from the norm. The absolute highest grades of Tai Ping Hou Kui will feature leaves that exceed 15cm in length and are picked in perfectly identical sizes and bound together with cotton string. Another hallmark feature of Tai Ping Hou Kui is the grid pattern visible on each leaf that comes from the pressing during production; something that is always done by hand, not machine.

All other green teas are prized for their selected makeup of a small top-bud and leaf combination. Older and larger leaves picked lower down usually have unfavorable tastes and looks. Tai Ping Hou Kui is the different, with an unbelievably clean and refreshing taste along with a light grassy aroma. The unusually large bud and leaf combination is specific to only this area of Huang Shan (Yellow Mountain) in Anhui province. The leaves can produce several infusions that maintain the deliciously green flavor and offer a great sight to behold with the enormous leaves standing upright in the glass.

This is a very high grade with reasonable leaf uniformity and few broken leaves. Leaf sizes range from 6-10cm each!

Health Benefits of Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea
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1. Excitement role: The caffeine in tea can be excited about central nervous system, helping people to boost morale, improve thinking, eliminate fatigue, improve work efficiency.

2. Diuretic effect: caffeine and theophylline in tea have a diuretic effect, for the treatment of edema, water stagnation tumors. The use of black sugar detoxification, diuretic effect can treat acute jaundice hepatitis.

3. cardio-spasm: Caffeine has a strong heart, spasm, smooth muscle relaxation effect, could relieve bronchial spasm, promote blood circulation, the treatment of bronchial asthma, relieving cough and phlegm, myocardial infarction good supplementary drug.

4. Inhibit atherosclerosis role: Tea polyphenols and vitamin C have a role in promoting blood circulation to prevent arteriosclerosis. So, among those who regularly drink tea, hypertension and coronary heart disease incidence is relatively low.

5. Anti-bacteria, bacteriostasis: tea polyphenols and tannic acid act on bacteria and bacterial proteins can be solidified and will kill bacteria. Can be used to treat gastro-intestinal diseases such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery, enteritis and so on. Skin sores, festering pus, trauma, broken skin, wash affected area with tea, there are anti-inflammatory bactericidal effect. Mouth inflammation, ulceration, sore throat, with tea to treat, there are some effects.

6. Weight loss: tea in caffeine, inositol, folic acid, pantothenic acid and aromatic substances and other compounds that can regulate fat metabolism, especially Oolong tea for protein and fat have a good decomposition. Tea polyphenols and vitamin C can lower cholesterol and blood lipids, so tea can lose weight.

7. Anti-caries effects: Tea contains fluoride, calcium fluoride and teeth has a great affinity, can become a more difficult to dissolve in acid, "fluorapatite", as to the teeth with a protective layer improve the capacity of dental caries prevention acid-resistant.

8. Inhibit cancer cell function: It is reported that flavonoids in tea have different degrees of in vitro anti-cancer effects, the role of a strong alkali Vitex, morin and catechin.

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Huangshan Mao Feng Tea, one of China's ten most famous green teas

Huangshan Mao Feng Tea, one of China's ten most famous green teas, was first produced in 1875 during The Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in the area around Huangshan Mountain. The area features ideal growing climate for the tea. The tea trees are grown at altitudes of over 700 meters, and the fertile soil, cool air, and adequate rain make the tea leaves large and strong which gives Huangshan Mao Feng tea its long lasting aroma. What distinguishes Huangshan Mao Feng Tea from other Mao Feng Teas is the color of its leaves. The tea liquor is jade green in color and has a light flowery fragrance.
Huangshan Mao Feng Tea's name derives from its appearance and its growing location. The leaves look like the tongues of birds covered with silvery floss. In Chinese, "Mao" means fluffy, and "Feng" means mountain peaks. Although it is not a scented tea, it has many properties similar to scented tea. The tea liquor has an apricot flavor, and a fragrance like magnolias. No apricot trees or magnolias grow in the area, so it is unknown how Huangshan Mao Feng gets its unique flavors. There is however wild peach trees that grow in close proximity to the tea plants, and that may be the cause. Huangshan Mao Feng Tea drinkers say that the first brewing is fragrant, the second brewing is sweet, and the third brewing is strong. The tea tastes clean and refreshing, and lasts a long time on the tongue.
The techniques and production of Huangshan Mao Feng Tea are unique. The leaves are picked in when still buds with one unfolding leaf. The leaves when processed are yellow-green and covered with silvery hair. The best Huangshan Mao Feng Tea is picked early in the year in what is called pre Qingming picking, which is in early April. After picking, the tea leaves are spread out thinly in the sunlight to allow the leaves to wither. The freshly withered leaves are then pan fried in large woks over an open fire. The pan frying prevents the tea leaves from fermenting (oxidizing). While the tea leaves are being pan fried, they are rolled, which causes the leaves to twist, and curl. The production techniques strive to preserve the natural flavor of the fresh leaves, so that that flavor may be released during brewing.
There is an ancient Chinese legend surrounding the origins of Huangshan Mao Feng Tea. It is said that young scholar and a beautiful woman who worked in a tea plantation were madly in love. One day a local landowner saw the woman and wanting her for his own, seized her and forced her to become her concubine. The woman escaped only to find that the landowner had killed the young scholar. When she found this out, she immediately went to his grave which was located high on a mountainside. She wept uncontrollably until she became the rain, and the young scholar became a tea tree. It is said this is why the area where the tea trees grows is cloudy and humid all year. The tea orchards growing on the mountain slopes near Huangshan Mountain are beautiful any time of the year, but the best time to visit it is when the girls are out among the tea trees picking the fresh buds. It is a particularly beautiful scene. Visitors to the area at this time are able to go out among the tea trees and help in the harvesting of this wonderful tea.


Huangshan Mao Feng Tea, one of China's ten most famous green teas, was first produced in 1875 during The Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in the area around Huangshan Mountain. The area features ideal growing climate for the tea. The tea trees are grown at altitudes of over 700 meters, and the fertile soil, cool air, and adequate rain make the tea leaves large and strong which gives Huangshan Mao Feng tea its long lasting aroma. What distinguishes Huangshan Mao Feng Tea from other Mao Feng Teas is the color of its leaves. The tea liquor is jade green in color and has a light flowery fragrance.

Huangshan Mao Feng Tea's name derives from its appearance and its growing location. The leaves look like the tongues of birds covered with silvery floss. In Chinese, "Mao" means fluffy, and "Feng" means mountain peaks. Although it is not a scented tea, it has many properties similar to scented tea. The tea liquor has an apricot flavor, and a fragrance like magnolias. No apricot trees or magnolias grow in the area, so it is unknown how Huangshan Mao Feng gets its unique flavors. There is however wild peach trees that grow in close proximity to the tea plants, and that may be the cause. Huangshan Mao Feng Tea drinkers say that the first brewing is fragrant, the second brewing is sweet, and the third brewing is strong. The tea tastes clean and refreshing, and lasts a long time on the tongue.

The techniques and production of Huangshan Mao Feng Tea are unique. The leaves are picked in when still buds with one unfolding leaf. The leaves when processed are yellow-green and covered with silvery hair. The best Huangshan Mao Feng Tea is picked early in the year in what is called pre Qingming picking, which is in early April. After picking, the tea leaves are spread out thinly in the sunlight to allow the leaves to wither. The freshly withered leaves are then pan fried in large woks over an open fire. The pan frying prevents the tea leaves from fermenting (oxidizing). While the tea leaves are being pan fried, they are rolled, which causes the leaves to twist, and curl. The production techniques strive to preserve the natural flavor of the fresh leaves, so that that flavor may be released during brewing.

There is an ancient Chinese legend surrounding the origins of Huangshan Mao Feng Tea. It is said that young scholar and a beautiful woman who worked in a tea plantation were madly in love. One day a local landowner saw the woman and wanting her for his own, seized her and forced her to become her concubine. The woman escaped only to find that the landowner had killed the young scholar. When she found this out, she immediately went to his grave which was located high on a mountainside. She wept uncontrollably until she became the rain, and the young scholar became a tea tree. It is said this is why the area where the tea trees grows is cloudy and humid all year. The tea orchards growing on the mountain slopes near Huangshan Mountain are beautiful any time of the year, but the best time to visit it is when the girls are out among the tea trees picking the fresh buds. It is a particularly beautiful scene. Visitors to the area at this time are able to go out among the tea trees and help in the harvesting of this wonderful tea.


I had purchased the battery run version of this and used it from time to time. But when i used it I would use it after using and callous scrubber and a scraper, then a smaller scraper and yes, really, sandpaper !The battery version of this was mainly to smooth the skin after all other efforts were done. This was all time consuming and annoying to say the least. The battery version was "ok" for smoothing and frankly if you had bad heels etc. it would work but I would work for a long time, usually giving up and doing more later that day and it did not really do much. So, thanks to the wonderful folks who answered my questions I decided to give this a try.  it came today.  Turned it on (about a 6 ft. cord) and proceed to work on my heels.  Wow,  I fell in love with this thing.  The battery version would slow down and even stop if pressure was put on it.  And yes, I know you don't want to put too much pressure because you don't want to take skin off, but heck, you need to put "some" pressure if you have callus' or bad heels.  For those that want just touching up then the battery version will work.  For us with serious problems ... well.. we need this thing!!  I stopped after a bit because I did not want to take off too much until I got the hang of this Emjoi but will go back this evening to do more.  And I think one more go round will pretty much take care of my heel problem.  Not sure how often I will have to do it. That will come with time.  But this is so much more easier than anything else I have used (sandpaper included) and loads faster.  This is honestly well worth the money.  Oh yes, I think it is actually quieter than the battery version too.  I might keep the battery version to take on trips though in case touch ups needed But to be honest this Power Emjoi just flat out does the job for me.

OH, also, don't always go in the same direction.  Changing direction will ensure you are getting a really all around smooth surface. And, don't hold the pedi in the same place too long of course, Besides getting an uneven filing down area you might wind up taking off too much skin in one place.  So move it around !

Update: 6/11  Because of the condition of my heels I found I had to use the Emjoi Power about 2 times a day for the last  few days.  I determined rather than try and undue everything in one go (that would have taken quite some time)  By doing some every day I made sure I wasn't taking off too much skin etc. Bottom line my heels were bad enough that doing it in just one time would not have really worked well. So, do some everyday and in a few days you'll be happy. Woke up this morning and rubbed my heels (don't laugh) because previously the jaggedness of my heels would scratch my other leg, get caught in my nightgown etc.  Yep not nice.  This morning.. my heels are "smoooooooth" !  Just don't rush it, little bit a few times a day  until your heels get where you want them.  From there as I said I'll see how often I have to touch them up.


These work very well. So, why only 4 stars? Well, as some have pointed out, they become very difficult to blow through after a fairly short time in use. Some have suggested placing some cotton balls in the blow end, removing them when the unit begins to clog up. That’s a good idea, as the way this actually works is 2 fold.

It has both a paper fiber air filter, similar in appearance to the automotive air cleaner filters of yesteryear, and after the smoke passes through that, it is then passed through activated charcoal. From my experiments with making my own filters, I can attest to the fact that it’s the paper filter that actually removes the visible smoke (resin), as filters I’ve made that used activated charcoal only, even when constructed to route the smoke efficiently & evenly through all of the charcoal, don’t remove visible smoke, at all.

So, it would seem that the charcoal is there only to remove smell and possibly any drug elements, such as THC, or nicotine. So, by placing the cotton balls in the blow end, they begin to absorb most of the resin, which is what is making the smoke visible, preventing most of it from getting to the internal paper filter. But, even this method will eventually clog the paper filter element within the unit.

There is a solution to this. I take a bottle of 99.9% Iso Alcohol and place it in a deep kettle of water - water as hot as I can get it from my tap, to heat the alcohol up. WARNING - NEVER USE FLAME OR THE STOVE TO HEAT ALCOHOL, UNLESS YOU LIKE SERIOUS BURNS!

After the alcohol has had time to become heated, it is then poured slowly, a bit at a time, into the SmokeBuddy. As it will take some time to break through the resin, it won’t take much to fill the unit to the top. At first, it will just sit there. But in a minute, it will begin to flow out the bottom, and it will have a ton of resin in it.

I do this over a large bowl. I pour about 8 ounces through the unit. I also use a paper towel to dry off any spilled alcohol at the rim, so I can put my mouth on it and blow the alcohol through. But, it’s important not to do this too soon, as the heated alcohol, being allowed to flow slowly, will absorb more resin then blowing it through. The blowing helps clear out the last of the alcohol, and I only do it after each pour stops running out the bottom, to clear it out for the next pour. You can’t pour in too much at a time due to how slowly it flows through. Try not to overflow it.

Once this has been done, leave the unit all day to dry out the alcohol. Blowing through it from time to time will help. If you desperately need to use it before it dries completely, you can, but I try to avoid it. When it’s finished, it will flow almost as well as it did when new, and so far, I’ve not yet been able to use one up to the point that I can’t re-clean it. I’d have given it 5 stars, if the maker had cared enough to make it out of metal, and so that you can unscrew the top to change the paper filter & even replace the charcoal, when needed.

Instead, they’ve elected to have us contribute more to pollution, as people will be throwing these plastic bodied units into the trash when they no longer work. As I said, they should have made them out of metal. They would cost more, but they would last forever, with only the filter elements being repurchased and replaced as needed. Far better for the environment & for the customer. There are just WAY too many disposable items being made and sold these days.


Wow, the HIEIE Sonic Electric Toothbrush, USB Rechargeable Toothbrush Travel with 2 Replacement Heads, 5 Brushing Modes with 2 Minutes Timer, IPX7 Waterproof (Black) is high tech. It has many wonderful settings, and works great. It’s easy to use, and comes with a nice case for traveling.

About the product
• 15 TOOTH BEAUTY TREATMENTS : HIEIE sonic electric toothbrush provides CLEAN, BRIGHT WHITE, COOL WHITE,SENSITIVE,MASSAGE 5 modes and 3 strength options to suit different oral and gums.
• 2 MINUTE INTELLIGENT TIMER: You will feel a temporary stop every 30 seconds during use, this aims to reminding you that this part has achieved its best cleaning effect, 2 Mins Auto Shut Off. And intelligent memory (Remember the last used mode).
• LONG BATTERY LIFE: With 10 hours of USB charging, you can enjoy 30 days of use. And the battery indicator will show three states of charging, low power and full power, convenient for your travel and daily life.
• DUPONT BRUSH HEAD: This electric toothbrush head made of high-quality DuPont nylon brush, the texture is softer and more comfortable, and the scientific tooth shape design is better for cleaning the gums and the inside of the mouth. Improve gum health and have bright white teeth. It is suggested to change the head every 3 months.
• PROMISE：You will get 1 HIEIE Sonic Electric Toothbrush body, 2 Replaceable Electric Toothbrush Heads,1 Portable box,1 USB Cable with Adapter ,1 Instruction Manual. And we provide one year after sales service. If you need to buy toothbrush heads, please search ASIN:B07NW8W3CH for purchase.
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Product description
• Color:Black
• HIEIE SONIC ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH
• 15 tooth beauty treatments (5 brushing modes, 3 strength options) make it easy to find the right brushing mode for you and your family.
• HIEIE electric toothbrush adopts advanced 3D sound wave cleaning technology, Vibration frequency up to 38,000 strokes/min，Effectively remove stubborn dirt and stains, Use one week can significantly reduce the dental plaque, Let you have healthy bright white teeth.
• IPX7 WATERPROOF: Can be underwater 1 meter, soak for up to 30 minutes. Fully Washable, allows you to use the toothbrush when bath or shower.
• 2 MINUTE SMART TIMER : Pauses with 30s Interval to brush 4 sections of the mouth evenly. 2 Mins Auto Shut Off. And intelligent memory (Remember the last used mode).
• USB CHARGING : Various USB interfaces can be used for charging, such as PC, car charger, power bank and phone charger.
• LONG BATTERY LIFE: Only needs 10 hours to fully charged, it will last at least 30 days(use twice a day).
• US DuPont Nylon Bristles: HIEIE toothbrush head made of high-quality DuPont nylon brush, the texture is softer and more comfortable, and the scientific tooth shape design is better for cleaning the gums and the inside of the mouth.
• What you get
• 1 HIEIE Sonic Electric Toothbrush body
• 2 Replaceable Electric Toothbrush Heads
• 1 Portable box
• 1 USB Cable with Adapter
• 1 Instruction Manual
• Attention
• 1. Fresh users may experience a tickling/tingling sensation but normally get used to it within 2 weeks.
• 2. This product is not suitable for children under 8 years of age. Children aged 8-12 or mentally handicapped, or lack of relevant experience must use this product under the guidance of the guardian.
• 3. Please swing away the water in the charging hole before you charge the toothbrush.


Well i have to say that Syntrax Nectar is a very unique protein for anyone who has been around the block. they are some of the best tasting (and unique) flavors around. It is a 100% Whey isolate with 0 carbs and 0 fat. It is fruit juice flavored (and some others) and very thin. It is the consistency of gatorade which is a plus because i like to sip it intra workout and its not heavy at all.

The value is pretty good considering its an isolate, but i usually buy concentrate which is cheaper. I can deal with the lactose but if you cant this is lactose free.
Its around 25 dollars for 36 scoops at 34 grams of protein each so its not bad at all for an isolate

As for flavors, all of them are really good, I made all of them with 8 oz of water and some ice cubes. They taste like what they say they will and dont have a diet aftertaste which is nice. They do foam alot if you shake them but about 5 minutes of settling and they are fine. i have tried 13 flavors because of a variety pack i bought and here are my ratings.

Apple Ecstasy: 10/10, tasted just like a green apple air head. not very sour but nice and sweet.

Caribbean Cooler: 7/10. This was good but i just dont like coconut. It tastes like a pina coolada which im not a huge fan of.

Crystal Sky: 7/10 I thought this would be the best, it is like a tropical punch but its very heavy on the pineapple and i thought it was too tangy.

Fuzzy Navel: 9/10 This was a peach orange blend that tasted alot like tang with a little peach in it. it was very good

Lemon Tea: 8/10 I thought this would be gross but it actually tasted like lemon tea. for anyone who likes arnold palmer it comes very close to that.

Pink Grapefruit: 9/10 It tastes just like what you would think, it was very good and very refreshing

Roadside Lemonade: 7/10 This did not taste like lemonade! it tasted like lemon meraunge(?) pie, but it was good if you dont think about it as lemonade

Strawberry Kiwi: 10/10 this was one of my favorites. it was mostly strawberry but it was still really good

Twisted Cherry: 7/10 This was good if you like cherry, it was a little artificial tasting but im not a huge cherry guy.

Cappuccino: 10/10 WOW this was really good. it tasted just like a dunkin donuts frappaccino.

Chocolate truffle: 7/10 It was an average chocolate, a little too sweet for my taste

Vanilla Torte: 10/10 Second best Vanilla ever, to Muscle Milk but at 1/3 the calories. Amazing

Strawberry truffle: 8/10 it was a good creamy, sweet strawberry. tasted like strawberry shortcakes

All in all this is an awesome isolate for the price, and the unique flavors are all really good. i would recommend to anyone.

 Pros:

Low Carbs/fat

Tastes Great

Decent Change To The Norm

Cons: Not That Cheap Compared To Others

Heavy Foam In Shaker Cup


I searched a long time for the mop I needed...
At least 2 removable/washable pads included
Small enough format for rinsing in the sink
Vertical storage of head, so we could put it in kitchen broom closet...freshly wrung out.
a color that was not obnoxiously bright for my kitchen

This broom fit all of those criteria.  My cats are messy eaters of wet food, so it's either clean up the floor in that area every day, or clean mats AND the floor, because with mats, food often still ended up on the floor.

CONS of this:
1.  Arrival/Assembly: It arrives in parts and if you've never had a mop like this (we hadn't), it is not obvious how the parts go.  First, part of it was put together just for shipment, and we struggled mightily to take  it apart just to be able to assemble it properly.  (There were no instructions for that first act, so one immediately feels stress.)  Then, the very poor instructions were small line drawings that were difficult for my older eyes and not obvious.  Upon enough studying of the pics, I was able to figure out how it should be...but by then, my impatient daughter had already put it together incorrectly based on false logic and we were afraid it would break as we tried to undo it for proper assembly.
2.  When mopping, it does fill somewhat flexible/flimsy, my daughter and I can't come up with a word for it.  But I think it may be that the plastic parts aren't that firm, so it just feels like it might fall apart if you put too much pressure on it. That said, it does work.  Just not sure if it will be for very long.  I suspect the pads will outlast the mop.
3.  This is perhaps more assembly, again, but it took us awhile that one end of the pad has to be "fitted" onto the mop head or the pad won't stay put when using the wringer feature.  The line drawing provided did not make this clear to us, or we just didn't "get" the drawing.

PROS:
This mop did satisfy all of my factors listed above.
1) Storage is cool...wring it out and store it vertically in broom closet.  The wringing out is good enough that I can place it immediately in the cupboard after use.  My "better" microfiber mop does not store with the head vertical like that, and it is too big for my small broom closet.
2) Washing and Wringing out in kitchen sink with the faucet and faucet sprayer works great.  It's JUST small enough that I don't have to make a huge spraying mess all over...with a bit of care, no water overspray goes anywhere.
3) The microfiber pads are excellent.
4) For small, quick, daily chores, it is very nice.  My use was the cat food area...I  just spray the area with some vinegar/Dawn/water mixture, wait a few minutes and come back with this mop (dry from the cupboard), go over it a few times and it gets most of the cat food off the floor after a 3-4 minute soak.  Occasionally, I have to rough up a spot or two.  I usually rinse and repeat the mopping and then rinse, wring out and back in the cupboard.
5)  The price was very fair, under $25 with Prime Delivery.  If it lasts me a year, I would buy it again...even though I truly would rather pay $10 more and have a forever mop with replaceable/purchasable pads.  The world just doesn't work like that anymore, though.


After more than a decade of using TENS machines and this is my third. Frankly, I have been very happy with all of them and this one is no exception. While a TENS treatment does not cure permanently but it does give such relief and it’s so reassuring to know that you have this tiny, portable machine that can make a such difference. (I don’t use either EMS mode nor massage mode, but they are available in this machine).

What I like about this one is that it has a size and shape that easily slips into a pocket. It is so intuitive to use you almost don’t need the very clear and almost perfect instruction booklet. I say “almost” because there are some things left unexplained. They weren’t explained in my old unit either but I had hoped to gain some insight now and didn’t.

The cables that attach to the electrode pads have red and black tips. Like with jumping cables, red is positive and black is negative. The placement diagrams give no explanation as to why sometimes polarity matters and sometimes it doesn’t. Another gap is that no explanation is given as to the difference between program parameters. My old machine had 4 program modes, this one has 6. I’ve always assumed that P1 is weaker than the higher levels, but it’s never explained.

Other than that, even if this is your first TENS machine, you’re going to find it easy-to-use and you will be comfortable with it from the get-go. It is logical and doesn’t waste your time having to choose a body part like other devices. This is a ridiculous choice. Once you set the time, the program mode, and the intensity of treatment the machine will provide the exact output you selected anywhere you place the electrode pads.

The treatments are excellent—deep and intense--but, if you’re used to another device, the output modes are not standardized between devices. An output mode (strength of the pulsating current) set to 5 on this one is the equivalent of a setting of 15 on my previous one. This unit  has a feature that allows you to set the duration of treatment, although I’ve found the default of 30 minutes is ideal. It provides the relief you need, a longer time doesn’t really seem to add any benefit.

It comes with two channels which means that two cords can be plugged in with two sets of electrode pads placed on different parts of the body. Maybe you want to treat your neck and lower back at the same time. Or you can use both sets of pads around one painful area. This is a scenario in which the positive and negative charges come into play, so check the diagram for that body part or the shape you want to use (like containing your painful area within a square).

I have a pacemaker. While my doctors didn’t feel that the TENS waves would interfere with it, I still took the unit to my cardiologist’s office and had the technician check. They ran the pacemaker interrogator without the TENS and again with the TENS placed at shoulder level on the opposite side of the pacemaker and there was no interference. You might want to take a similar precaution for your own peace of mind.

Other than the info I wish had been included in the booklet, my only other objection is that the sticky pads have to be stored on easy-to-lose transparent thick paper holders. If you drop it or put it on your desk, you lose it. A thicker, plastic holder should be provided. These pads are expensive and must be protected. For these two deficits, I’ve deducted one star to an otherwise close to perfect TENS machine—probably the best I’ve had when it comes to performance.


I wanted to get on here and write a full review because I was scared to death of this thing and had buyers remorse the second after I hit "Submit order". I couldn't have been any more wrong in my life. I started reading the reviews and I will speak for myself. I thought the site said I would be emailed the directions once the order was placed. I wasn't so I contacted the seller (Raw Diet) and they wrote back immediately saying the instructions come in the box. Well I got the box today, used the board and bucket today. Here is what happened. First of all I am 5 feet 9 inches tall and I am 133 pounds (before doing this thing) The board was light. I can not say how light because I did not weigh it but if I had to guess I would say about 10 pounds. I had no issues at all lifting it what so ever. The bucket was even lighter. I made a few mistakes so I am going to cover them as well. Before I read the instructions I pulled the sleeve off the tube (I don't know why I did- but I did) It was a B!T@# to get back on, so don't do that. Secondly, My bathroom is not small and I had no problem with space. But if you have a small bathroom this may be an issue. Measure before you buy it. I used this vanity stool to put under the board and CLEARLY on the instructions it says use a chair a few inches higher then your commode. Well... That is for very good reason. Gravity is your friend when you are doing this. To lay flat means nothing moves in a natural motion (Down to the toilet) Once I got going, I felt water on my lower back. I immediately started gagging even though it was only water I had no idea what "it " was at that point and just the thought made me sick. Since it was my bathroom I had bath towels handy and I rolled four up and leaned to rectify this issue. I will definitely use a taller chair next time.  I filled the blue bucket up, and used only half the water because that was 45 minutes for me. I have had a professional colonic many times and it lasts about that long. So I knew what to expect. Even if there were not instructions this was possibly the easiest thing to figure out. Its one tube for Gods sake. Two ends of the tube.... its not rocket science at all. So reading the bad review that there were no instructions panicked me (seriously) and then I got it, DUH!<br /> Fill the water bucket with 98-99 degree water so you do not shock your system. Hook one end of the tube to the water bucket, stick the tube through the hole in the curved part of the board and then attach the plastic thingy (that is the medical term) to it and add lubrication to it and you are good to go. I got myself familiar with the water shut off plastic clip before I put water in it so I wouldn't have any weird mishaps. Worse then water being on my back :) I did do several courtesy flushes for myself because I am cool like that. When I was done, I jumped in the shower and cleaned it all up with bleach. Then I weighed myself. 128 HA. I did not buy it to loose weight at all. I bought it because my Mom just died of Liver cancer and I read more then I should ever have had too about how to prevent it. I am trying to stay on top of the health game that's all. I hope this helps.


My feet changed after having kids.  I used to have regular feet and never really noticed anyone else's feet, either.  But after my first kid, my feet changed.  They became some scaly, dry, chicken/lizard skin feet that would crack and peel.  Gross, I know.  That was my life.  I finally got my first pedicure about seven years ago and the lady who did my feet broke a sweat trying to remove the calluses.  My sister told me that when you comment on the dryness of your feet and how bad they are, the lady always says, "Oh, no.  I've seen worse than this!" Then you feel better and move on.  So I said to the lady working on my feet, "I'll bet you've never seen worse than this." All she said was, "Oh, well, you know." And that was it.  I had the worst calluses she'd ever seen.  On my feet.  I tried really hard from then on to keep them pretty but I can honestly tell you there's nothing out there short of a belt sander that would suffice.  Lotions work but they leave a residue that attracts every dirt particle within a mile to your feet, and creates a very slippery surface if you're going to shower at all within a week of applying.  Since I shower every day, I had some issues with that.  I did manage to find a pumice stone I might use if I bathed and could soak my feet.  It took quite a while to get results even then.  I also had a small oval disk that I would use to try and manage my feet but it took so long to get where I needed to be that my hands would literally cramp up!  I know, gross!

Enter this beautiful callus remover.  I didn't know it existed until recently when I came across it on Amazon.  I read every single review and decided to put it on my list.  My sweet husband bought me presents from my wish list and voila!  Callus remover for Christmas!  I used it that very night.  I honestly didn't know what to expect but I was BLOWN AWAY at the results: I have regular feet again!  By simply turning this on, my feet were getting softer by the second as I ran it over my heels.  It looked like it snowed.  Gross, I KNOW!  But that's what you WANT to see because that's all the dead, dry skin that pedicure ladies work so hard to get off your feet!  I used this for a few minutes and learned pretty quickly that, even for someone like me who has heels that resemble a Saharan riverbed, you can't keep the callus remover in one place for more than a few seconds at a time.  I thought I had lost the ability to feel through my heels but if you do keep this thing in one place for very long, it starts to feel hot and burning.  I thought it was friction at first, because it is.  But it's also because it's so efficient at removing that dead skin that it will remove even good skin you didn't know you had, hiding under however many layers of chicken/lizard skin.  So learn from me and don't do that.  I never inured myself, mind you, but I definitely felt the difference.  This little machine powered through everything I had thrown at it and never even blinked.  You don't have to press down hard for it to work, you let the sandpaper do the work for you.  Keep that in mind when you use this.  That being said, it's still a little powerhouse and my husband, my children, my sheets, and little tiny pedicure ladies all thank it profusely.


Okay I've owed this pillow over 2 years i did a lot of research checked many different pillows and this one seemed like the best choice. I wanted to make sure i got a good quality pillow and it would last a long time. The problem began i believe just after a year i started to notice allergies I've never had before like i couldn't have dark beer or my airways started to close up. I thought well that's weird i guess i will stay away from beer which is okay since i usually don't drink much. After a few months i started to notice when i ate wheat bread my airways would start closing again or horrible bathroom experience sometimes both. At this point i'm thinking maybe i'm getting old (25) body is changing i can't have somethings. One night i wake up and i couldn't breathe! I had to sit in the shower and inhale a little water just to breathe again it was horrible. I figured just to be safe ill go to the doctor see what he thinks. I get told i have asthma, which I've never had, and i played football and basketball growing up i'm in good shape still play basketball a few time a month. I figure this doctor is probably stupid but i couldn't deny the attack i had that night so i figured what the hell i get an inhaler in case my airways close up again. I probably should have gotten one sooner but well i don't like doctor visits. So after a few more months i started to wake up with a runny noise itchy throat and wheezing sometimes. I thought okay time to do some research to figure out whats going on. I decide its gotten bad enough i need to put pillow covers on and mattress covers on my bed and fully clean the floors with special cleaners from the allergy store. I even washed my blankets and sheets in special detergent for people with allergies which is suppose to help and remove dust mites. I even took this pillow apart and washed it. This seemed to help but after a week i was back where i started if not worse. I thought okay maybe i have to do this every week. After a few weeks it didn't seem to work as well i was still waking up wheezing. I thought okay maybe i'm allergic to polyester which is what my pillow and sheet covers are made of. So i bought nice cotton everything. Which still didn't help well a little but not much. Finally i thought maybe its the pillow this all started after i got the pillow it is buckwheat and i'm allergic to wheat it seems. Then i did some research on buckwheat allergies. Turns out all my problems can be caused by this pillow. I remember reading that the pillow is suppose to be fully washed and cleaned to prevent these type of problems. Now only about 1 in 6000 people or so suffer from buckwheat allergy if they are not cleaned correctly. If they are then my understanding is it is extremely rare to have the problems I've been having. So rare that I don't believe there is an exact est. well i couldn't find one anyway. So are these pillows washed and cleaned like they should be well you decide. But anyone with allergies be careful. Oh on a side note i even developed an allergy to my cats which has now slowly diminished after about 5 months or so of not sleeping on this pillow. The Pillow was very comfortable but i will never do a buckwheat pillow again. I hope this review helps someone!


I didn't really want to pay this much for my first foot spa, but this was the least expensive model I could find that heated water rather than just maintaining already warmed water (or just claiming to and not even doing that much). However, this FB-600 model lives up to its claims. It does heat up water for you within a few minutes, and provides as close to a salon type pedicure experience as you can give yourself (or someone else) at home.

I got this to save money on those pricey salon visits to get my nails done. I've only used it for pedicures as it was designed for, but honestly I think it's versatile enough to be used for your manicures, too. Beats buying a second gadget for the same purpose if your goal is similar to what mine is - to save yourself $30-40 every 1-4 weeks to get someone else to care for your hands and feet. It makes for a very relaxing evening or weekend afternoon in my recliner with my favorite tv show and a glass of wine. Even though I'm the one doing all the work.

For the other features, now that I've attested to the effectiveness of the one everyone wants to know about - THE HEATING - here's how I think they rate.

Bubbling - 3/5
Moderate noise that is muffled once your feet are in the tub. Be careful with any lathering products you might be tempted to put in the tub for your soak because this setting will make MAJOR bubbles like the kind on a cartoon when someone tips over a whole box of bubble bath. Only put in one or two drops at the most.

Vibrating - 2/5
Very noisy to the point that if you're using this while watching tv or talking to someone on the phone you will have to adjust volume to do both. I think this is supposed to give a massaging effect, but honestly I didn't feel anything when I used the vibration function except annoyed. Does not cause as much lather as the bubble setting does.

Heating - 4/5
Like I already mentioned, this feature is VERY GOOD for this price. It heats the water to a nice temp and keep it that way for as long as it's plugged in so you can have a 15 minute soak or take an hour to do a full pedicure and be slow about it. Two minor adjustments that would make this PERFECT that are probably available on higher end units for a lot more $$$. 1) A thermostat to actually set the temperature you want your water/ It just happens to get it right for me, but everyone may not be as pleased as I am with the auto setting. 2) It does not allow you to use ONLY heat, so in order to have heat you must turn on either bubbles or vibration as well. This is a minor inconvenience to me as I'm finishing a pedicure and really don't need the bubbles anymore but would like to still have the tub warm for the foot I'm not working on. Minor, but still an inconvenience, no less.

Attachments - 3/5
These are moderately useful, especially if you don't keep your own pedicure tools around or are just starting out. There are two pumice stones with different grits, a brush, and a roller for massage. They are all mounted to the machine and can be detached for use (yes, even the one in the middle). It's a nice little bonus. Personally, I like the little storage hatch up at the top of the machine with the three attachments not currently in use (whichever is not in the middle) and think this is a great place for me to store my other tools - cuticle nippers & scissors, nail clippers, files, cuticle oil, etc.