I discovered this cleansing lotion when I had my first colonoscopy. I had been warned that the prep was the worst part. And my mom warned me to lay in a supply of this lotion when tidying up after the prep stuff did its thing. I was skeptical. Lotion? For my BUM?! Turns out, that's a very definite YES.

If you've had a colonoscopy, you know that after you drink that concoction of vileness that they call the "prep drink," you're going to poop in much the same way that Vesuvius erupts. Trip after trip to the loo, right? Right. Oh, you thought you were done and could have a little lie-down to recover? Haha. NOPE! Why don't you just bring in War and Peace and sit here the rest of the day?

So after a few trips to the throne room, your bum feels a bit sore. Even the softest toilet tissue feels like 80-grit sandpaper rasping all the skin off your most delicate bits. And you can't stop going to the loo, because that death-potion you had to drink is ripping through you like a wildfire through a summer-dry grassland. In fact, your bum feels like it might BE on fire.

That's where this lotion stuff comes in. After gently patting the worst of the debris off your bum, you take a fresh piece of toilet roll and put a bit of this stuff on it. Use that to clean up the rest of you. The relief is instant, like a cup of ice-water after a mid-day hike through Death Valley in mid-August. And it does seem to make the cleanup more effective.

I imagine people with chronic digestive issues would also find this useful, and I know that on days when my "girl thing" is happening, it's a relief to clean up using this product. But if you're slated for a colonoscopy, you should most definitely lay in a supply of this stuff. You're gonna need it!


10/10 would order again. Love the case, it’s super helpful so you don’t lose them, and the duster (while I haven’t used it much) has come in handy; more often for my keyboard, but nonetheless. I have an MacBook Pro which has five usd c hubs and one headphone jack so this is perfect for my laptop. The plugs fit snugly but also come out easy enough (when you pull on them), and they rarely come out by accident, while in it’s sleeve, etc. the headphone jack plugs are weird cause the inside of them isn’t an actual circle, it’s like an X but they fit well and I haven’t had any problems with them. It’s very convenient having a case to set them in while not in use, and to store the extra. The case is also very compact which is very nice. My laptop sleeve is pretty tight, so something as thin and small as this is super nice! It’s about twice the size of one of those plastic cases that come with SD cards, in both thickness and length. But stillcompact enough it fits well in both my pencil bag and in my actual laptop sleeve. There’s a bit of extra room in the case too, which I now use to hold my other small electrical stuff (like the spare tip to my Apple Pencil, and it’s lighting female to male adapter/dongle)

The only thing I dislike about this product is the patching mechanism on the case, which, while being decent, feels a little cheap and when it wears out more it might break off or not stay shut as well. The latch is also pretty bulky so it has gotten caught on something and popped open in my bad a few times. It’s pretty rare though, and if you put it somewhere where it won’t be bumped around too much it should be fine. I have a little pouch that came with my laptop sleeve that I put it in, it keeps it with my tech stuff and prevents it from being bumped around.


This pad is smaller than maybe some other ones but the size makes it much more versatile in where you can use it on your body.  It is neat that it has a detachable pouch for a battery if you want to go that route.  You can plug directly into the wall but you have to use a USB plug slot.  Or you can attach the battery pack and attach the little cord (there is a little baby USB cord too) to a power bank and then you have a portable belt. It also comes with two belts too – a wide belt and a thinner one.  So, this thing will fit almost anyone – and almost anywhere.  Use one belt – or use both for a lot of length.  It is completely flexible as well.

There are two buttons.  On is power on/off.  The other changes the setting.  The button on the belt changes color with each setting – Blue, White, Green, and Red.  To me, the settings mean this blue is heat only, white is a red light, green is a lighter red light, and red is a very bright red light (I never look at the light – but peeked at the glow emitted on my body).  Now according to the actual instructions, it says the red color is red light, the blue color is near infrared, the white color is red light & near infrared, and the green color is red light & near infrared & 73 hz pulse.  If there is a frequency, I am unable to hear or feel it
So, it must be working deep inside.

Either way it feels pretty good – all settings feel warm on the body and some I feel more than others – almost like an odd feeling – maybe a tingling or the ever so slightest stinging – but not really.  So, I guess it depends on how sensitive you are to the red light for how you will feel.  It does seem to help me overall with my pain.  I guess that means the light is working but other than that I don’t really have a sensitivity that I know of anyway.
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The flavor. OK thats a hard one. One time last week I came in after working outside for many hours in the direct sunlight, dead dog tired, beat down, and exhausted. I grabbed this container, and dropped a scoop in my cup of filtered well water. It was nasty. I could hardly drink it. YET RIGHT NOW IM DRINKING IT AND LOVING IT... so maybe Im messed up in the head? Ok another sip.. downed the glass. No. I was right the other times. I really dont care for the stuff. But honestly, im not the typical person. I pull 14 hour days and I feel at times like I could pass out. I work a lot in heat, sunlight, hot attics, on black plastic at the organic farm. You name it. I do physical work. At the end of the day Id drink (well i wont say that word I was thinking) but lets say I dont care what it tastes like as long as it puts those nutrients back in my system FAST and as long as I can recover. It must be nice having a posh life in the AC.  I dont have that option. So does this stuff work? ABSOLUTELY. Every single time Ive drank it I was exhausted and on the verge of a heat stroke, and every single time it hit the spot. It could taste like fecal matter for all I care. I love the stuff because it WORKS. Take that however you want. Taste wise Im giving it one star. Understand too, I rarely ever say something tastes bad. I grow Carolina Reeper chiles, I love cough syrup. I love licorice. I LOVED Beverly soda at Club cool when everyone else spit it out. Im NOT picky. i just dont like this, which is really weird for me. Again i rarely ever say that. Its not bad enough that i wont drink it though. I just dont really LIKE it. Not saying i hate it. I drink it fast and it makes me feel better. It relaxes me. I feel refreshed. I know this isnt my usual review but they want honest, and thats what I gave you guys.<br />Hope it helps. Would I buy it? Let me put it another way. Id buy the same product in a different flavor!!! ABSOLUTELY!!! I just wouldnt buy THIS flavor again. But Id buy it for the benefits positively.


These suppository molds are exactly as described. I have started making green tea vaginal suppositories to combat HPV in a coconut oil base about a week ago. To make 12 suppositories, I use a couple tablespoons of coconut oil, melted and dissolve a teaspoon of matcha within, as well as some liquid green tea extract, some pure aloe gel (1 tsp) and two small drops of tea tree oil.  After the trays have been filled with the pipettes, you can put the suppositories in the freezer and when you're ready to use them, run the tray under lukewarm water to dislodge the "suppository bullets" as my boyfriend and I call them. I use the smaller end of a chopstick to push each one through after removing the mold cap and it pops right out. I then use a suppository applicator which I also purchased on Amazon to place the "bullet" right up against my cervix (I place on foot on the toilet and the other on the ground to get it all the way up... TMI, I know). The shape of the suppository is compatible with the applicators and it inserts fairly easily. After I've inserted one, I put the mold back in the fridge. The pipettes are nice because they help in getting the right amount into the molds without making a mess though they're a bit tricky to wash and remove the oil from (you'll need to rinse them out in a bowl of warm, soapy water several times, filling them up and emptying them out repeatedly).

Some advice: The formula I use feels good (cooling, soothing) and doesn't seem to cause me any discomfort. Wear a pad or a liner with it as it will leak as it dissolves. Also remember that anything oil based will be incompatible with latex condoms for at least a day. I believe you can also douche the next day to remove the oily residue (using vinegar and water, or simply water, nothing unnatural I would think).


I have spent the last month or so deciding on a new clinical bag. I wanted something spacious enough to fit all of the supplies I will need, but still compact. I was between purchasing this bag or the Nurse Mates Ultimate bag. I was wary because this bag did not have any picture reviews, but the video for it looked promising.

I have only just received the bag today, so this review is my first impression and is not reflective of long-term use. I also wanted to provide some more pictures that others can use for size comparison. Unfortunately, most of my chosen medical equipment is also black and may be difficult to see.

Things I like:
- The shoulder strap is comfortable and the hooks are metal.
- The sizing of the bag is awesome. It has plenty of space for items but still looks compact. The side view shows the width of the bag with the too-large organizer and the patient folder containing 2 ATI books.

- There is a large front zipper pocket, in my picture it holds an orange piece of paper that is 8.5x11" so you can visualize the width and depth.

- There is a large zipper pocket that folds down.
• Inside of it are 2 large padded pockets (I have my stethoscope in one and my foldable clipboard in the other)
• The velcro pocket organizer (when closing the bag I actually stick it on upside down as my scissors are fairly large.
• An unpadded thin pocket on the fold-down section. This also has a few loops you could put pens in.
• A small zipper pocket (I have my thermometer, pulse ox, and an extra penlight in it)
• A hook that you could attach your keys to

- On the back there is a pocket that contains the patient information folder. In my picture I have placed 2 ATI books in it so you can visualize the size of the folder.

- On the inside, there is a large main compartment, a padded laptop compartment, and a thin large compartment on the opposite side.
• To help visualize the size of the inside compartment I have included a picture with all of my ATI textbooks and a picture with a felt organizer (slightly too large for the bag). The organizer has my Omron automatic BP cuff, 2 pocket nursing diagnosis books, a pocket drug guide, and my wallet.

Things I don't like:
- Nothing really but I would love if it came with a different color interior option.


I got these and I liked the way they fit and feel. I bought one for a friend and he noticed a hole between two of the fingers, which was disappointing, especially for a gift. Although my pair did not have this defect. They are cut "resistant" which absolutely does not mean cut "proof". My buddy immediately took a kitchen knife to them while wearing them while I stood by and advised against it. They appeared to hold up to the test without noticeable damage to the gloves, or more importantly, the flesh. A heavy slash would be of concern, but they are better than bare skin. As for bites, pressure, and puncture, protection I wouldn't expect much. While they may guard against outer tissue damage, the pressure from a bite or the puncture of a bite, would hurt, bruise, and most likely get through the gaps in the fabric causing some injury. So I can see why other reviewers say that are not good for rough dog play or training. Since they are soft, you can still feel the pressure of a bite and the individual direct pressure of a tooth that may get through to the skin. Still they are better than nothing and would increase your body's protective armor rating, to an extent. The dexterity of the fingers and hands feels quite good and I feel that I could operate a variety of devices, contraptions and weaponry while wearing them. Wearing another pair of Kevlar gloves underneath them increases the intensity of the protective feel, obviously. I did buy more of them and there was a seam that stuck out from the side of the glove that went all the way down. It made it feel more rugged, but not as smooth and sleek as the first ones that I bought. I cannot attest to their heat resistance, as of yet. I removed a star for the damage to one of the initial pairs and the weird protruding seam on the next pair that I purchased. I plan on using additional ones for gifts, but I am inspecting them for flaws/holes prior to gifting. For handling, cleaning, or practicing with swords, knives or other edge cutlery, they would increase my sense of safety. Overall, I like them and I am including them in my gear until I have something bad to say about them or find something better.


First off let me start by saying I have never tried any other vitamin supplement before this product. I had heard about the product many times on the Alex Jones Show, saw how his reporter Aaron Dykes lost a lot of weight on the product, and had a few of my internet pals (fellow Alex Jones listeners) tell me great things about the product. I've been on the vitamins since February of this and I can confirm, without exercising, to loosing at least fifteen pounds and feeling a lot better. I first started taking this at the end of winter, I had a really bad cold that was kicking my butt. As soon as my first canister arrived I took about two times the recommended dosage and within half an hour my really bad cold, sneezing, drips disappeared and I felt awake and alert.

I have been able to eat less while on the multivitamins, to be fair in conjunction with taking Tangy Tangerine I have also made a huge change in my diet. I don't eat out much any more, I cook a lot at home and eat mainly organic produce and filler free meat. I also stopped drinking all soda. I'm sure that factored a lot into my weight loss as well :). It is true that for most, unless you're in the hundred pound weight range, the canister won't last you a month. I have been getting an average of two and half to a little over three weeks depending if I take four scoops a day or five. I don't know where soo many people are coming up with only five to ten days out of one canister. You all know it's only one scoop per hundred pounds for twelve hours right? Just checking...

Anyway the only bad thing I can say is I wish it had a bit more powder in the canister for the money so it would last a month for those of us who weigh approximately two hundred pounds. There are other liquid and powder multivitamins out there but Tangy works, and it works well. It does detoxify your body and (at least myself) helps my bowels by digesting my food a lot faster. It's a great product just not quiet enough of it for the money. One last thing, I saw someone say they can't get the information on what's in it unless they buy the product. All the vitamin contents are on Youngevity's web page.


I'm a physical therapist who recently underwent hip surgery. As a result I have to be off my leg for 3 weeks (4 more days as of writing this) and I discovered after two days of clunky, hospital-issued crutches weren't worth my time or money. They were clunky and loud, woke up the whole family any time I walked anywhere, always managed to fall when I leaned them on something, and left my ribs raw and bruised, no matter how I adjusted them.

As a result, I've come to the conclusion that if you're going to be on crutches longer than a few days and you don't get forearm (Lofstrand) crutches, you're a chump! Why?

Well, first of all this design has a (relatively) closed cuff that is completely adjustable. That means that I could reach up and grab something while the crutch hung from my forearm (in a long sleeve shirt) or I could quickly slide my arms through them further so they hung on my upper arm (at my side really) while I reached up overhead.

The cuffs also allow them to lean more easily on things, and because they are rubber coated, they have more friction. These crutches are pretty heavy-duty. Aluminum, with locking screws that prevent clunking and clacking, but I did have to get a wrench to loosen the cuff bolt slightly, so that they would swing a little easier.

The tips are very grippy and soft. I've started to wear one side of them out, so I rotated the bottom of the crutch by pushing in the adjustment buttons and rotating. I walk extremely fast, and I've been hard on these crutches - standing and walking for 7 hours a day so far, with a 12 minute walk to and from my car - so I'm not surprised that the tips are showing a bit of wear already. The crutches overall are steady, safe, and designed well. I wish that the cuff width could be adjusted somewhat (although metal, they bend but do not stay) more for a more precise fit.

Overall a really good, inexpensive, highly reliable product.


The title, Grass Doesn't Work...the Rocks Do!, is taken from a short anecdote at the beginning of the book.  An old man trying to get a boy to stop stealing his apples realizes that talking or throwing grass at him doesn't work, but hitting him with rocks gets his point across.  Bradlee Dean takes this analogy and applies it to america and christianity, decrying an overemphasis on God's love without an equal emphasis on God's wrath and hatred of sin.  This book is Dean's equivalent of throwing rocks in his attempt to wake people up to the fact that everyone is a sinner deserving of hell, and therefore desperately needs to accept Jesus' payment for sin on the cross.

This book is written at a very popular level, a "street ministry" level, which Dean is involved with (from what I can gather).  You won't find any intricate philosophical arguments, or detailed apologetics; his emphasis is conviction of sin.

He covers everything from alcohol, drugs, and promiscuity, to evolution, television, and government corruption.  He actually prints out the articles of amendment to the constitution in the back of the book, in his section covering his views of limited government.

I can't say that Dean is a great writer, or that the book flows smoothly.  His practice of embedding the definitions of difficult words right in the text (with parentheses) was annoying to me.  He basically just hops around from one topic to the next, telling short stories and making analogies to drive home his points.  However, he also puts a ton of scripture in his book too, even to the extent of entire chapters at times.

I can see how this book could be really helpful to certain individuals, and how Dean could use this profitably in his ministry.  There was nothing I disagreed with in the book, but nothing that stuck out to me as eye-opening or profound, although I did enjoy reading the amount of scripture that he included, which is always profitable.


So I ordered this a few days ago and just now used it to cut my hair. I will say it right now, that I love it! I was sketchy like I sometimes am with a lot of ads, but I can attest that this is a legit order. Everything you see in the ad, is what you get. Was planning to go to the salon because my hair getting so thick, prior to the pandemic, but of course, everything shut down. I honestly hate going to the salon, so rarely went anyway because it feels like a hassle. But my hair was getting too thick, I couldn't stand it, I needed to go to the salon. Once everything shut down, I just shrugged and decided to order some professional scissors with the thinning shears. I couldn't wait. My hair got so thick, it was hard to run my brush through it. This came pretty quick and the package was small. Left on my doorstep. I believe it could just fit in the mailbox, but I'm sure it won't be delivered that way.---So the hair cutting process was so easy. I really honestly wished I'd ordered it sooner. Not saying you'll get a "perfect" haircut doing it yourself, but if you're careful, it doesn't really seem that bad. It's really quite easy. I wear my hair in a ponytail most days and a bun at work because I'm actually required since it's food service. I just needed to get rid of bulkiness, and thinning shears does the trick. It's all about the thinning shears. I can't express enough how much better I feel after taking out the bulk. I took out a LOT of hair! And it feels great! Feels just like a fresh cut from the salon. They are very sharp and pretty. No snag. They came a blue and silver color. Not sure what the 'white-3' option was...? The accessories were a little cheap feeling, but can't complain, they're still nice. The apron has a logo on the front, not pictured in the ad. But that shouldn't stop you from achieving a desired cut. I cannot wait to cut my husband's hair. So yes, I do recommend these if you're looking for something you can trust. I took a chance and I'm pleased.


I have used several types of sock clips for my work (thin cotton) socks.  These are good clips and I would give a 5-star rating except they are difficult to get my socks clipped into the device.  It takes me longer than with other clips.  I have had no problems with sock becoming loose in the wash or dryer, and this is with quite thin socks.

DETAILS:

My favorite clip is [[ASIN:B003E6DK4U SockPro Sock Holders Red]].  You can get them in various colors and they are simple to put your socks into them and I have had very minimal loose socks after many (~15) washes with each clip.  You just pull the ends through the socks and it is almost a one hand operation once you get used to it.  I have not liked [[ASIN:B00I001GKU 10 Pcs Mix Color Socks Stockings Hose Clip Holder Organizer Rack Laundry Supplies]] as well.  They grip the socks much looser than the ones I recommend and I am loosing socks 15-20% of the time.

I have also used [[ASIN:B000QOHCFQ 24 SockLocks, Colors May Vary]] with good success.  They are a harder plastic where the ones I recommend are softer and more flexible.  I thought that the SockLocks would not hold up well to the hot wash and may become brittle.  They seem quite flimsy; however they have worked well through at least 10 wash/dry cycles and given the price they may be a better purchase than the SockPro item.

These SockStar clips are even tighter holding than the other clips I have used.  They are thicker plastic and seem well made.  I like the color on them and think they will hold up well.  I have only used a few clips through 2 wash/dry cycles, so I do not know the longer term reliability, but I expect that it will be fine.  If you have had problems with other sock clips loosing grip in the wash, then I would suggest these.  They take me a bit longer to get my socks clipped is the only negative I have.  I may be a little stingy in taking off a star...


Footinsole Massage Heel Liner Gel Pads to Prevent New Shoes Blisters, 2 Pairs - Provides Extra Cushion

I love the idea of these but they miss the mark a bit. Overall they are ok but you have to kind of adjust them. First if your shoes are already tight, they won’t fit. I mean you can put them into your shoes… but then your foot won’t fit. I got these to use inside of normal everyday flats. When I get new shoes (normally flats) they always irritate the back of my foot. (That is probably because they are cheap shoes and aren’t well made… but that’s not the point.) Anyway so you put these into your shoes (that fit or are a bit loose. And they feel great… until you start walking around in them. They start to move around and slide. I realize that there is serious friction going on in the back of your shoe. The pads come right off. You can throw them away or… you can glue and sew them on. (Again I put them in cheap shoes so I didn’t mind the holes). Once they are attached, they are great!

Star Rating: When I do a review I always start out with 5 stars. Then if there is something wrong I will deduct one star and explain why. This way I’m not just arbitrarily picking a number. I gave these liner pads 4 stars. I would give them a 3 but once they are attached, they feel really good. So if you are willing to sew them in (or have them sewn in) they are great. If not… maybe you should pass on these.

Disclosure: I received this product at a discount or free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I did not receive any money and was not required to write a positive review. I do NOT ever give good feedback for bad products. Rest assured my reviews are honest. If you found my product review helpful, please thumbs up this review. This will make it easier for others to find the review so they can be helped as well. If you have any questions about this product or my review, please do not hesitate to ask. I can help you determine if this will fit your needs. Thanks for reading.


It took me a little while to get used to this(like a couple days) but now I can't imagine going back to a regular non-powered toothbrush!!
My first couple day I wasn't a fan of this, of course I reaally wanted to be, but the vibrating had me flinching away from it! However I finally figured out that part of was that I kept turning it on before putting it in my mouth and having it in position first seemed to help me. Of course part of it is also just getting used to the vibrating I did find the massage setting the easiest to get used to.

The toothbrush came in a very pretty white with a blue inner box that I really liked. Inside was the toothbrush fit into it's spot with the cup was on top as well and the charger base directly below.

Set up was beyond simple as all you do is connect the toothbrush head to the base, plug in charger, put the cup on top(optional) and set the toothbrush on that. Once it's set on top you see the red light come on. I'm still amazed it's really that simple, and that it actually charges like that!!
I did leave it on the charger for a day but that's mainly cause I didn't realize it had finished already!

I really love this toothbrush, it feels good on my gums and it helps me make sure I split my brushing up equally. I was surprised to find I normally brush for about a minute and a half already as I always worry I don't take long enough!
Now that i'm used to this toothbrush I don't think i'll ever go back to a normal one!
One other tip i've found is to just let the brush do the work for you(which is hard for me still), go slowly and you don't need to press very much(it will harshly buzz against your teeth when you press to hard). I have the hardest time with this when moving from the different surfaces(front, inbetween and inside).

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I to have purchased this to replace and old Panasonic EP790 Shiatsu Massage chair.
My old chair had a drive belt wore out and I can't find that part.
I think its about 18 years old and if definitely got my moneys worth out of it, using it almost every day.
I'm going to try and find a belt and am still going to keep it as the motors and gears are still good, or maybe find someone looking for the motors. The front cushion is almost worn through.

This new chair is whisper quiet, I think the posting about a noisy chair is less than accurate or they got a defective unit. This chair seems to make less noise than my old one.

It has about the same footprint as my old one, maybe a little bigger and fits nicely into small spaces.

My new chair has many more choices for massage type which I like.
It doesn't seem to work the neck as good as my older unit.
I haven't played with the settings on manual yet and can probably get more intensity on upper areas, also the upper massage may improve as the padding gets broke in.
I like that the new chair provides lateral massage movement, where the old chair just ran up and down.
The massage range has been increased and reaches lower on my back, very nice.
The massage heads seem more like real hands.
The motorized recline and leg lift feature is nice as well.

The big difference is the leg massage.
It applies pressure squeezing the legs and then stretching them by pulling on them.
I'm thinking that its going to help with leg blood circulation.
It takes a bit getting use to this new feature.
My friend loved the leg massage and thought it was the best part.

The delivery was curb side and on time.
The back legs have rollers just tip it back and roll.
Its not easy lifting from the front to roll, it takes 2 people.
It was crated well and now I have a lot of cardboard to recycle.

Now all I have to do is pay for this, LOL.
I used my Amazon Store Card and got 1 year same as cash + free shipping.
That helped and with out that I mostly likely would not have made this purchase.
A great deal.


Had a couple weeks and they're amazing. I'm one of the adults who always spill on my boobs when eating and it's embarrassing to have to go back into work with stains on my top. No better at home. I'll spill oily food on my top and ruin perfectly good clothes with an oil stain. These are amazing and I use them most nights. I'm looking to buy more. I haven't actually tried washing them as, of course, I haven't really spilled much on myself since getting these. But I need one for my car and one for my office. (Have one currently in my kitchen for meals and one in my travel bag for day trips, but I like having many so I don't have to remember to bring one with me.)
My only disappointment in these so far, and it's minor, is they only come in these two patterns. I'm fine with them around the house, I like blue, but wish there were more attractive prints made by this company. Possibly some paisley (blue and purple and green are fine colors, no need for pinks or red or anything,) or midnight sky (with stars). Or maybe fall leaves or something fun like Halloween ghosts/bats/pumpkins (repeating pattern), as we're close to Halloween. Or polka dots. Basic polka dots - Navy blue background, white dots. Stripes. I dunno, just more variety. I'm all for the unisex look and simple patterns to disguise spills, and dark colors, but just more! Lol. I do really like the two I have, though. They're slightly "masculine" in colors/styles, which, again, is fine, but a little more variety for the ladies might be nice.
Regardless, these are great. LOVE the length! It's perfect, covers chest and lap, which is necessary! It's perfectly wide. The Velcro connector is perfect - thick, durable, well sewn, I like it's in the back. It's *extremely* comfortable. I love it! I'm ordering more, because I need them, and the patterns are fine, but I would like better color options.


Totally inadequate.  Falling apart.  It comes with no directions, so the first night after it arrived, I was struggling with it, trying to figure out which strap goes where, and how to put it on.  I couldn't quite figure it out, so decided to put it aside, and try again in the morning.  Then when I looked at the chin strap in the morning, I noticed that it was already falling apart, because of the stretching when I tried to put it on the first time.  It had begun to rip near the seam in the part that goes directly under the chin.  And on both sides of that seam, the cloth which had originally been glued to a foam rubber material on both sides, had now become detached on both sides.

The general design, the way the straps wrap around the head to secure the chin, seems good.  But this device needs to be made of far more robust materials, so that it is not easily destroyed by just a little bit of stretching.
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Addendum, Jan 7, 2018: After buying and trying out a more robust chin strap that follows this general design, with one strap going over the top of the head and the other wrapping around behind the head, I am now of the strong opinion that none of these anti-snore chin straps are likely to work well, because the whole idea of the design is wrong to begin with.  The fatal flaw is that they all pull your chin in the general direction of your ears.  And that's where the hinge of your jaw is.  This hinge is the TMJ (temporomandibular joint), and it is right in front of your ear canal.  If the strap pulls your chin in this direction, it will produce no torque whatsoever to close your jaw.  In order to produce any torque that would help keep your mouth closed, the force exerted on the chin should be tilted further up toward the nose.

I have also explained all this in a review I posted yesterday for that more robust chin strap that I just mentioned.  Here's a link to that review:
Why anti-snore chin straps don't work
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R17G6H9L1ZH981/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewpnt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B075ZNNFMG#R17G6H9L1ZH981


I bought this eye mask for my occasional headaches and daytime naps.

WHAT I LIKE:
- the cord is quite long - 72" or 6 feet which is perfect if you fall asleep, so that it gives you enough leeway tossing and turning and not getting entangled with the cord
- the cord attaches to the mask magnetically - in case you DO get entangled, it easily snaps off (but it is also a big CON... read below)
- the material seems to be of high quality and it is padded, which feels very soft to the touch

WHAT I DISLIKE:
- the mask comes only in a box, not a pouch. I do not like stuff like this to be in a box that could get smashed, waterlogged or otherwise damaged. A dedicated pouch with a string as a hanger would be much more practical
- the temperature switch (on the cable) is very touch sensitive - this might be a defect of my particular eye mask: when I set it on HIGH, and I just lightly move the cord by the magnetic attachment, it will turn off entirely. So in order to not disrupt the heating, I have to set it on MEDIUM or LOW for it to work (because everyone moves around a bit....)

AND MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT:
- the mask stays on 15 minutes at a time, which in my opinion is a very short time - it should be longer!
- THE DESIGN IS WRONG! No matter how I shift the mask, the cutout shape for the nose is too small meaning the mask is sitting either mostly on the top of my eyes and I can peek from under the mask and see daylight (and my nose is nicely cleared), or I push it over my eyes, and then the mask and its padding pushes onto my (rather large, I admit) nose and sinuses and makes wearing it VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.
I have to say, my head is truly somewhat larger and so is my nose, so this discomfort might be due to the proportions of my face features, I don't know....

So all in all, mostly because of the awkward design and therefore the uncomfortable fit, I hardly ever use this mask.
Wasted money for me, but this could probably be a good fitting mask for someone who has a more delicate face with a smaller nose, and whose cord isn't too touch-sensitive where it just shuts off....


So far, so good. This Recharger does EXACTLY what it states and seems like an excellent buy for the advertised purpose with Alkaline batteries (only.) I would definitely buy it again.

Note: you DO need to give it a full 8-hours to do the job - and realize it will only recharge batteries 1 or 2 at a time; alkaline ones that actually have some degree of recharge ability left in them (not totally drained ones) - and the directions clearly state that that means probably at best 5 recharges at the most for any one battery. (Can't verify this yet but that's what the fine print states.)

What I particularly like is if a battery is really "Exhausted" with a bit of time in the gadget that read-out WILL appear. Otherwise, it will cue you when it starts recharging a battery if it can potentially do so at a 3 or 4 bar level - and maybe at a 5-bar level. Not sure tho about 5-bar as I've not yet had one of those potentially to work with with this Reharger yet.

This is also quite well made with a long-enough electrical cord to be convenient, plus the main plug has a smallish-footprint.

I'm using this right now for a portable, porch fan that runs on 8 D-Batteries and it will clearly pay for itself just in June. Our covered and super-nice front porch and view and breeze from this is perfect even in Texas Summers to use every eve or until 11am for mornings to read, catch up on the news, or simply work with my plants on the porch.

Learned of the existance of such a portable fan, btw, from a nicely dressed "homeless" woman waiting for the bus on a nearby street. Her sign said she would appreciate more "battery money" which I asked here about. Was glad to give her a few $$'s - and also glad to know that there existed, a very nice, black, trim, 2-speed, completely portable fan for such as porches, working in the yard, camping out, picnics and such. (Far itself was $20 - and costs more than that for 8 big batteries!)


This toothbrush works great for less than the price of ORAL-B so its a win! I like that the heads just pop on, they have a hole that you insert the base into and done. This has the standard 3 speeds with a 2 minute cycle and the interval like "pause" at every 30 seconds so you know to switch quadrants of the mouth to ensure even brushing of all surfaces. As with all electric toothbrushes, keep in mouth and lips shut while brushing bc you will otherwise make a little spittle mess all over the mirror! This does not feel "too strong" on the brush setting and the massage setting is also quite nice almost pulsing on the gums. The brush head itself is soft enough to not cause any damage or pain while brushing but strong enough to feel like you cleaned your teeth very well. This comes with a cradle that the plastic glass goes on top of for charging, you dont have to make sure anything is connected just right to charge, you just drop the toothbrush on the charger or even through the glass that sits perfectly on the charger and can either balance the toothbrush perfectly or drop it in the cup tilted to the edge of the cup and put the little travel case around the bristles and voila-no mess on the sink, it all drips down the handle if your not the kind who is going to wipe your toothbrush dry after every use (which seriously who of us actually does that every time)!

*Disclosure: I was able to receive this product at a discounted price from the seller so that I am able to provide my unbiased opinion of this product as honestly as possible to you, the other customers at Amazon. I am providing me and my family's personal opinion of the item listed and these can be different from other people's feelings and opinions about the same product. I use the product and encourage my family to use the products and tell me how they felt as well so I can provide the best possible information to you before you make a purchase. I will only leave five stars if I adequately feel they should receive it and a seller is just as likely to receive a low rating if I feel the product is unworthy.


not kidding folks, and I'm not paid for this; don't know the company actually just thankful to other honest Amazon reviewers for the tips that prompted me to buy.

I've suffered from leg cramps for a long time, often "thrown out of the bed" usually exactly during REM sleep, which is a real problem for your health. Tried lots of products and advice over the course of many years - couple of decades off/on.  I do drink filtered water mostly, but no longer exclusively. I hit the gym 5 days per week on average and walk at least a mile rapidly mostly days in addition to cycle trainer and weight lifting.  I do sweat a lot in the unbearable heat here, but I drink on average 2 litres of water per day my minimum, plus more in tea etc [NO coffee..., NO soda, just water and some hot tea]. Nothing ever worked.  Nearly every magnesium thing on the market either makes my gut ill or simply does no good, including salts/oil rubs, aspercreme [a very good product but doesn't prevent cramps] etc.
THIS WORKS.

At first, I was getting disappointed thinking it was another hope-filled fail but I stayed at it for a few days then looked back and noticed I DIDN'T have nighttime or any other leg cramps for a couple days. I thought it was a fluke, maybe I just didn't get enough water that day or some other accident.  My formula for daily water is about 2/3rds to 3/4 clean "zero" water [not the company, just double reverse osmosis water that has 0 TDS, no chems] plus the rest 'tap water' from my home which is softened [19 hardness from the source, zip in my internal], filtered through one big household GE carbon filter that removes most chlorine and a few other things, but leaves 95% of the solids so a fairly rich TDS number, and this product:  in one litre I use around 20'ish drops... I don't measure precisely anymore but its in that zone.
That's the end of cramps.  I mean it sincerely

MANY THANKS PRODUCER!!  You have done your homework!


Purchased charger the beginning of October 2016, it died beginning of February 2017 after only about 10 uses. Contacted company through Amazon and they promptly offered to replace it. That was nice of them but the return shipping cost was almost as much as the original cost of the charger.  Into the electronic recycling bin it goes and next time I'll do a little more research and buy a better quality recharger. Junk, don't buy.

This is an update to my earlier review:

After posting my initial review, I was contacted by EBL asking if I would like to return the charger under warranty and have it exchanged for a new one.  I stated sure provided the return shipping cost wasn't excessive.  I looked into the shipping cost and found out it was only $10 less than the initial cost of the charger.  It wasn't worth the cost to return it so I told EBL I would just toss it and buy a different one.  They responded in a very short period of time and offered to send me a replacement free of charge.  I stated to them if they were willing to send me one no cost I'd be more than happy to accept it.  True to their word, within about a week I had a new unit in my hands.  I've only had the replacement one for a couple of weeks now but it seems to be working nicely.  It's to early to tell about it's longevity but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Thus I'm updating my review to a 4 star. Not so much for the performance of the charger, but for the performance of their customer service people.  When they saw my initial review they immediately sent me an email asking if they could be of any assistance and followed through on their promise to send another charger at no cost.  They were very concerned about my satisfaction with their product.  In todays world it's a refreshing change of pace to see this kind of customer service.  Kudos to their customer service team.


No...it's not pretty.  AND it's not a 10,000 lux lamp designed specifically for SAD (I also have one of those) but for what it is...it's perfect.

I work in an office with no windows.  I've been working in an office with no windows for the last nine years.  Every winter...work becomes nearly unbearable.  The dry, overheated office air.  No sunlight.  Getting up in the dark...leaving from work in the dark.  For anyone who suffers from SAD...it's like slowly descending into hell over the course of three months.

I use a 10,000 lux light in the morning with my coffee.  It helps with the worst symptoms...and allows me to get to sleep at night.  But it really doesn't give me the perk in the day like getting natural light does.

The Verilux light is just what it claims to be...supplemental sunlight.  I start work at 8:30 in the morning...and keep it on the "high" setting until lunchtime.  (When weather permitting, I try my best to spend at least a few minutes outside.)  Then I turn it on the "low" setting for the rest of the afternoon.

The effect that it has had on my productivity is dramatic.  My eyes stay open at my desk.  I can concentrate.  I am no longer contemplating grabbing my belongings and making a mad dash for my car in the middle of the day.  (And unemployment.)  I keep the light behind...and about 45 degrees to the right of my computer screen...so the light is almost in my peripheral vision...and have had no problems with eye strain.  To the contrary...I find that I have a greater ability to focus...and need to take fewer breaks.

The only cons are that the light is a little flimsy.  If you have a dedicated desk and can just set it up and leave it...then it's totally worth it.  If you need something portable...one of the smaller LED lights will hold up better.  And it's NOT a SAD light.  But it IS a great supplement to the outdoors for those of us tied to a desk all day.


You could say that, as with many things in life, you get what you pay for in a hookah. Having seen a bunch of negative reviews on hookahs which seem to be from the same company as this, I was aware of potential quality control issues. As such I ordered from a site other than Amazon, which I've had good dealings with in the past and which I knew would handle any issues I had, but as it turns out it was unnecessary. Either I got lucky or this hookah company suffers from a lot of bad press, because while it's not something you'd find in the Louvre (visible seams, uneven frosting on the glass base, tool-marks on the lathe-cut metal stem, industry-standard ugly finish on the wooden hose grips, cosmetic marks on the tray, so on and so forth), it is reasonably air-tight (minor problem with a tiny leak where the hose ports connect to the stem; I sealed it, or tried to, with epoxy), and quite pretty glasswork despite it not being executed perfectly. Basically, it's a good hookah for what you're paying for. Don't expect perfection, but if you want it to smoke and look good to the average joe, this is a great hookah for you. Oh, and one final note, the other hookahs that come with cases on this site are basically from the same manufacturer from what I can tell (they send a small flier with the purchase showing pictures of them). The people who leave reviews saying they can't get these back into the case are morons, because it packs up nicely if you have any spatial awareness at all. Does need to be dismantled a bit (hoses removed, stem removed, downstem separated, bowl removed) but it's not like it'll take you more than thirty seconds to put it back together again. They actually pack it into the case for shipping, along with some air bags to keep things from moving around, so there's plenty of room in there to get it all back in.

tl;dr You're paying forty bucks, fifty with shipping. That's definitely a fair price for this, just don't compare it to a hookah that costs a hundred plus. Moderately handy people can fix most issues with it. Play a little Tetris and putting it away is a snap.


This rotating cleaning brush matches the descriptions and pictures in the product details. It has three good speed settings, accessed by successive presses of the power button. As is common in such devices, a long press of the power button will power the device on or off. The power/speed button is located on the bottom of the device. This product requires slightly more force to activate the button, because there is a silicone covering that secures the watertight aspect for the power button, and the charging port.
The device is nicely designed, with a nice compact size. I like that it can stand upright easily (see attached photos). It comes with the silicone bristle brush head already attached. Two bristle brush heads are also included. The silicone brush head works well, especially for exfoliation. I found the softer bristle brushes actually enhances the foaming of soapy lather on the face. I think a smart move would be for a brush head that includes both silicone and normal bristles to get best of both worlds.
The brush heads easily pull off and press on. As mentioned, the three speeds offer a range from a gentle cleansing to a more robust scrubbing.
It's IPX7 waterproof, which means it can be used in the shower or bath without water damage. I always wonder how any cleaning brush could not be IPX7, since it will always involve interaction with water. Anyway, this product meets that requisite waterproof rating.
The initial removal of the cap was a bit frustrating, but once it was on/off a few times, it was fine. Although, I would advise that the cap be removed before you lather up your hands with soap/shampoo, because your hands will be slippery and you can't get a good grip of the cap.
Overall, this is a very credible rotating brush. This is a nicely manufactured product, with a simple, straightforward utlity: a rotating brush device with three speeds. It met expectations, and currently sits on the bathroom sink. Based on these initial impressions, this cleaning brush earns a solid 4.5 star rating, with a high level recommendation.


Humidifiers save my hair, my skin, my sinus' during our long, cold, dry Northern winters. I tend to use a cool mist humidifier in my bedroom (since I sleep with a husband and two large dogs and it gets really warm in there), and I prefer a warm mist humidifier everywhere else- warm just feels so nice. I sometimes boil water on my stove to help raise the humidity, but since I am not sitting next to the stove, I tend to carry a humidifier around with me from room to room. I have an old Vicks one that still functions, but I like the style of this one as it is easier to clean and set up wherever I am at. Takes up a bit less space.

I think I measured it at being 9-10" wide at widest point, and about same in height. I currently use it most often next to me on the couch when I settling down for the evening (eat dinner, watch tv, veg out on couch with dogs). If I am going to be in my home office for long periods of time, i have moved it into there as well. If this continues to be a good one for me, I may just purchase another so I don't have to remember to move it around. I bet my dogs and my cats like it too since we have not been shocking each other as much when we touch.

Water capacity is just a half gallon. I can keep it going for several hours on low, and I didn't keep track of how long on high. But low setting is supposed to be 13 hours. I would say that seems accurate. Overall,. I don't mind refilling it as I am not trying to use it for days on end. I actually prefer the slightly smaller capacity because it kinda grosses me out to use water that has been sitting for a long time. SO this is kinda perfect for me. But that is really just a preference thing.

You will get greatest increase in humidity by using this in a small space, or if using in a larger space, then sitting next to it so you reap the benefits.

One more thing.. It has an option for additives- a medicine cup/vapor pad tray. I haven't had to use that yet, fortunately :)

I haven't any complaints or concerns at this time. If I experience anything notable, I will be back to update.


I was offered these nipple clamps for free, but declined the code and paid the asking price for them. Why? Because I felt like doing so.

I am going to get the con out of the way first. The chain in the center is not quite long enough, it should be a bit longer so that the center of the chain can be placed in the bottom's mouth to give a bit of an extra tugging sensation if wanted. Nit picking, I know, but it should be a few inches longer.

These are not a high class set of clamps, they are not meant to be, hence the term "beginner". They can be adjusted to make them tighter or looser which is important for those who are just starting out. The clamps can be made moderately tight, true masochists will want them tighter, but for beginners, it is important to start lighter. Too tight can turn a bottom off of nipple play in a hurry if they do not have a good pain tolerance. We call that breaking our toys and it's not a good idea. (It can also get you thrown in jail, play safely and sanely, if both of you are not saying yes, it's no longer consensual. I don't give a darn what they print in books like Shades of Gray. Consent is a MUST, period.)

These have padded rubber on them that helps to alleviate the "bite" or "pinch" somewhat. The tightest is still not as tight as other types of clamps which is good for beginners.

They are an inexpensive set as expected by the price, but still are quite nice and for the amount of use a beginner will be giving them, they will hold  up nicely. They are metal but light weight. (Needs to be light weight for beginners or there would be too much of a tug against the nipples.) If heavier clamping/more weight is desired, the person can move up to a better quality set.

One other minor flaw to note is that they are for small nipples, not the nipples found on larger breasts that are larger than a lady's pinky nail. For bigger nipples and a beginner, the clamp must be placed slightly behind so that they do not pinch unmercifully.


I purchased this Fitbit Aria scale, since I have a FitBit Ultra that I'm very happy with, so thought...what the heck...I'll get the scale too so that I'll have a happy marriage between devices and fitbit.com....well, not exactly the case. I've found that the scale is inaccurate on not just the weight but also on the fat percentage. Not to mention it can take a long time just for it to figure out what your weight is and or fat percentage (10+ seconds sometimes, ain't nobody got time fo dat)....and it confused me with being a Guest after I lost a couple of pounds wtf! The two things that you care the most about a scale doing...this one does not do well!!!

Here are my list of pros/cons:

Pros:
  - Sleek design
  - Fairly easy setup with wifi
  - Display is friendly and easy on the eyes
  - Uploads measurements automatically to fitbit.com

Cons:
  - Weight measurement off by 6-9lbs (my other scale I've been using for years shows the difference and I even used dumbbells to check and it said my two 25lb dumbbells weighed 52.4lbs)
  - Inconsistent when on different surfaces, floor, tile, wood, carpet
  - My fat calipers tell me I'm at 24% body fat, the scale goes from 28%-31%
  - Confuses easily between you and Guest account after a couple of lbs of weight change

Overall, the scale is a nice idea but it needs a lot of work. I think I may try out the Withings scale or something. Sadly I cannot recommend this scale but hopefully that will change in the future. There is a possibility that it can be calibrated and I missed that step? But I can't find any information on how to do so and why should I have to? Hope you found this review helpful and think twice about making your smart scale choice. Good luck!


The 5-year warranty and success of the brand for a 15-year old trimmer that just wouldn't die was enough for me to buy the Echo BP500T backpack blower. Unfortunately, like many other reviews mention, these newer blowers go downhill in a hurry. I bought my first one at H.D. as their "biggest and best" backpack blower on the shelf at the time, used it for 1 1/2 years, then the issues started. It started, but wouldn't run at full throttle, and you had to play with the choke just to keep it going at all. Took it back and exchanged it for an identical model which they still carried. Another 1 1/2 years pass okay, but then the same issues started occurred again. Same throttle issues, but this time you had to pull the chain at least 10-20 just to get some life out of it. I followed all of the troubleshooting methods you can find online. All say about the same thing. "They run good until they don't....then you have to replace the carburetor." What? New carburetor at 1 1/2 years? Took it back to H.D. to exchange again, only to find that they no longer actually exchange it on the spot. You had to send in the blower (which was a 3-week turn around time in off-season....but that's a different issue with HD) and wait to hear if the repairs were covered by warranty or not. I helped out the clerk by telling him I thought it was the carburetor based on what I was experiencing and all the online posts on the issue. The clerk helped me out by saying that carburetors aren't covered under the Echo 5-year warranty and it would cost at least $130 to get it repaired through HD. Needless to say, I didn't bother sending it out for 3-weeks for a part that costs $35 online and is relatively simple to change out myself. Considering that this Echo blower has very few parts, why one of the major parts isn't covered in the warranty, or why the exclusions aren't notably called out on the box, is beyond comprehension. There should be big disclaimer in stores like H.D. about stuff like this if they want to keep any semblance of a good reputation.


Ignore the one star review. This IS a wipe on wipe off OIL finish. It’s made from vegetable oil and has zero VOCs. Yes it is a two part finish but that is a benefit. The second part is a hardener, this helps cure the finish and strengthens the ware layer.

I’m a professional hardwood refinisher and have used Bona Craft oil for the past year. It’s very easy to apply, you can hand rub it on for smaller projects or for larger projects like a hardwood floor you can use a trowel or a buffer to apply. Wait 15-30 minutes and buff it off. Make sure to only apply 25-50 square feet at a time until you get comfortable with the process.

The biggest benefit is that it can be easily repaired, just sand out the damaged area and reapply. You don’t need to worry about lap lines.

This is a mono coat finish, but you can add  multiple coats without sanding between coats. You can also top coat it with Bona Traffic finish for extra protection. Make sure to follow the instructions on the can, different colors will have different cure times. Usually between 12-18 hours.

Update - The review that talks about this product staining easily is miss informed. Yes using a Bona Certified Craftsman is recommended but isn’t required. I feel I need to make something clear. This product is Susceptible to water popping for a while after it is applied. If you get water on it or roll an appliance dolly across the floor with wet wheels it will look stained. This is not to worry though. You just need to water pop the floor to remove these marks. To water pop the floor use clean water in a spray bottle or the recommended Bona oiled floor cleaner and a microfiber mop. Work across the floor in sections working with the grain. Like a magic eraser this will remove the areas that the dolly rolled across or where you spilled water on the floor.

If you top coat the floor with at least one coat of Bona Traffic series finish you will have sealed the floor in and the water popping issue will be eliminated.

The following photos are of a quarter sawn white oak that we wire brushed, used a mix of Clay and Garnet craft oil then top coated with 2 coats of Bona Traffic HD Satin. This floor is hard as nails and with proper care with will last for the next 30 plus years.


Tool for my elder mother in law.

Tezam Electric Hair Removal Shaver for Women, 3-Blade Wet/ Dry Shavers for Ladies, Portable Rechargeable Shaving Epilator Razor Kit

Advertised as: SEEMS CORRECT
= Professional home shaving machine with 3 blade technology make you get the smooth silky skin you've always wanted. Efficient shaving system guarantees gentle hair removing in the most sensitive areas and can remove hairs thoroughly.
= With sealant technology the shaver resists water and can be used wet or dry, the epilator is whole body washable so that you can use it conveniently in the shower and simply rinse it with flushing water.
= Small, Simple and Effective.The electric Hair Shaver is designed with comfort and smoothness in mind,feels like it belongs just right in the palm of your hand.
= Light weight epilator is great for travel, this women's shaving kit is easy to use and an All-in-One package. Complete with a charging station and a cleaning brush.
= Rechargeable designed , no battery needed,8 hours quick charge; The Input: AC 110V to 240V, 50/60Hz. If you are not satisfied just return it for a full refund. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

When looking to buy a product I always read several reviews first, so while reviewing I try to leave as much honest information as possible to aid others in the buying process. The statements here are based on my opinion and my personal experience only. I rank each product with 1-5-star rating, below you will find what I personally feel each star represents when I am reviewing a product.
1 star = Hate the product- will return
2 star = Strongly Dislike the product- will never purchase again
3 star = Indifferent- Neither like or dislike the product
4 star = Like product
5 star = LOVE the product.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review. If you found it helpful, please let me know by selecting "yes" below.


WARNING:  Don't eat one of these if you intend being around other human beings (or small pets (or open flames)) starting 2 hours after ingestion and for an additional 3 hours after that.  The gas production is flabbergasting.  I mean it.  Fog horns come to mind.  Non-stop.

Now that that's out of the way, these "Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Chewy Bars" are very tasty and satisfying.  They're moist and chewy, not dry and hard.  The chocolate flavor is very good and predominates (as it should since chocolate chips are the 2nd listed ingredient).  Outside of the whole grain oats, there's very little of that cardboard feel sometimes found in other health bars.  Eating one is basically like eating a good chocolate chip type of cookie.  Of course, these aren't really health bars (and Fiber One knows it since they're officially called "Chewy Bars") since the only thing "healthy" about them is the fiber from the chicory root and the whole grain oats.  But given their low calorie count, low Weight Watcher point count, high fiber content, good taste, and overall satisfying feeling, I can live with that.  The level of gas production also makes them self-limiting when it comes to eating more <g>.  So, I'm happy to rate these at a Very Good 4 stars out of 5.

And, just for completeness, according to the Fiber One web site the ingredients are:

Chicory Root Extract, Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Whole Grain Oats, High Maltose Corn Syrup, Rice Flour, Barley Flakes, Sugar, Canola Oil, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Honey, Tricalcium Phosphate, Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Nonfat Milk, Fructose, Malt Extract, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Baking Soda, Caramel Color, Natural Flavor.  Mixed Tocopherols Added to Retain Freshness.

From a Weight Watcher's point of view, each bar has 140 calories, 4 grams of fat, and 9 grams of fiber.  Plugging that into their old formula gives 2 points per bar.

Ooh.  You'll have to excuse me now.  I ate one of these a bit earlier and now I have to go....


Tried to set up the pedometer and it's far more complicated than a mere mortal can figure out. It's so complicated that I can't keep track of where I am in the setup process long enough for it to keep it's current setting to know what the next step is I have to take. It keeps going back to ground zero after a mere 5 seconds or so. You have to have a photographic memory to avoid starting all over again in the sequence of setup steps. It took me about 45 minutes to set up the basic parameters.

I haven't the faintest idea what the strap that goes in the strap holder is for because it's way to small to put around your neck and it's a joke that the instructions suggest you do that. If I drape it around my arm it doesn't register anything when I move around. If I put it in my pocket it increases the step count on average of 2 steps for every step I take. My brain was exhausted by the time I got to the part that supposed to tell you things like activity time, checking your ongoing achievements, and using the memory function, and view stored data in memory mode.

I took it jogging with me in my front left pocket and took over 7,000 steps in 4 miles. I registered just over 2,800 steps. Oddly, when I trudged downstairs after the jog, it registered one step per step down. So if I did all my exercise climbing steps maybe it would work. But for my exercise I jog 4 miles per day, and so it just doesn't work for what I do. 2/5/16 It seems to count steps okay now. That's all I really need it for. The rest is too complicated for the satisfaction it brings to come to grips with it. But my 4 mile jog is the same every day except for my speed. The step count is an indication of my speed: the longer my stride, the faster I jog and the fewer strides I take.


First... I purchased these directly from the manufacturer - thus it doesn't say "verified" purchase for me.  I went to the manufacturer because I wanted to try a smaller set (1 month set) which was not offered on Amazon when I purchased it.
1.  A "one month supply" is really only a one WEEK supply - the "effects" are supposed to last one month.  Misleading to say the least.  Should say it's a ONE WEEK supply.
2.  I took pictures that show NO difference to my eye.  NOTE:  I used exactly as described on instructions.  ALSO... my front, top 4 teeth are 15 year old porcelain overlays.  Supposedly this system is safe AND effective on dental work as well as natural teeth.  I didn't see it.
3.  It is messy and a two step process... Tube # 1 is the a super stain treater and then tube #2 which you apply after using tube #1.  The pic I have included was after tube #2.  NOTE:  The tubes themselves were a serious pain... most of the time they were extremely difficult to get open even with "careful bending" per instruction.  I think I had ONE tube that actually opened without considerable force, which causes the swab to be displaced making it more difficult to apply the treatment.  They also include a tube that you are to use while you are out and about and have eaten or had something to drink that could be potentially staining.  It has a soft brush like tip.
4. Initially the solution didn't really effect me one way or the other, however by the end of the 7 days my gums were very sensitive.  I have a sonic toothbrush with an all purpose name brand toothpaste and brushed my teeth prior to each treatment, which I chose to do in the mornings.
5.  It is obviously a peroxide formula of some sort.  You can taste it.  With a bit of mint or something mixed in... but there is no hiding the peroxide flavor.
6. In the end, photos don't lie.  I don't see any improvement at all.  Photo number 1 is before... Feb 17... Photo number 2 is Feb 23.  The rest were photos I would like to see if I were considering a purchase.  Hope it helps.
In my opinion these are a waste of time AND money. I included the photos so you could make your own decision.  I never hesitate to update my reviews should new info seem useful, but honestly, I will not be buying these again either from the manufacturer or from Amazon.


In short: open reservoir cup makes it easy to add water, keep clean, and to allow dry between uses. Can adjust strength. Slim design makes it easy to maneuver around mouth. Takes up little room. Can be packed up for on the go use. Loud, but similar to my corded tank style.

I use water flossers all the time. The best (to me) is a particular name brand that has a tank, and is plugged in. I keep that in my main bathroom that has a plug nearby. Since I rely greatly on water flossing, I wanted to have one in my 1st floor bathroom, which is like the size of a closet, and has no counter, and no plugs. So, I have been tried cordless flossers for use in that bathroom.

Here is the thing I find with most of them: the water reservoirs are bulky and are hard to clean. I dont care that they dont hold much water. That is easy enough to deal with, but to have an enclosed cup that really can ever be cleaned out? gross. Then I tried one where there [[ASIN:B09L1H1G31 is no reservoir cup just a hose to put in any sized cup]], and that works really well for my needs. That one wins out over this due to one aspect- it is fully cordless. When I saw this Hangsun water flosser I decided to try it--it has appearance of regular plug in, but an open water top that makes me feel better about it drying between uses. I didnt need another flosser, but I wanted to find out more about it and report back in a review.

SO, this may be for you if you are (like me) in wanting a CORDLESS* flosser with an open water reservoir. I can easily add more water to it, it is easy to clean, and it dries between uses. Charge has been long lasting, so I like that I dont need to fuss. It is nice for use in no-plug areas. While cordless, I still feel attached, as I need to set the base down. Doubt I would use this in shower. With my other one, I may need to supply my own cup for water, but it can be any size, and I can use it in shower just by cupping my hand.

Kinda loud-- similar to my plug in name brand one.

I tend to only ever use one head- the slightly curved one. Havent tried the other options, and likely wont.

Of the half dozen cordless flossers I have tried (including a name brand cordless), I like this one, and the one I linked to the best. I use them secondary to my plug in.


Chocolatey, but not chocolate milk (I despise chocolate milk). Flavor reminds me of the inside of a 3musketeers candy bar. Liquify that, keep it thick, and that is what it makes me think of. It is really thick, could easily water it down (or use milk of choice), or add to blender with some ice and get something that tastes much like a milk shake (or Frosty, reminds me of a frosty when I do that).

Not a "low calorie food, but is within the norm for drinks and powders of this ilk. I love meal replacement drinks over plain protein as the added vitamins, minerals, and fiber make me feel better than protein alone.  I make smoothies and use prefab nutrition drinks like this as a means to get something in my body when I dont feel like eating. I often dont have an appetite until half way through my day, but I will feel some low level hunger, and I know I need something to power me through my physical work day. So a simple smoothie usually works (and allows me to add in other supplements such as collagen, mushroom powder). That being said, at some point I am never quite satisfied with a liquid meal, but still dont want a meal. So I usually add in a few nibbles of something, whether it be fruit, veg, cheese stick, snack bar, etc.

Works great as a snack, or even as a "dessert"

Sweetened primarily with allulose, and finishes with some sucralose (Splenda!). I dont really have an opinion on either sweetener. I find both are very sweet, without an aftertaste, and I dont have digestive issues from it.

Pack of six, 32 ounce bottles which contain 4 (8 ounce) servings (all told same as a pack of 24 bottles at 8 ounces each). I like the option of it having a few servings worth in one big bottle as it cuts down on packaging. But it also reduces my ability to just grab and go. However, they do carry these in other sizes!

Price per ounce is very similar to others with blood glucose support in mind.

I have to say, I didnt know what to expect. With my first sip, I was impressed with taste, texture, and how there was no odd taste or funny after taste. Really quite pleasing flavor. The extra thick texture makes it versatile. Thick makes it feel like a shake, and triggers belly into thinking there is something in there. But it also allows for it to be watered down some if you want something to sip.

I'm impressed, and would recommend this. Of course, take a look at ingredients and decide if it is good for your needs.


[[VIDEOID:52a084fa7223ef32e368a0d7b392c1c7]] These really aren't too shabby. The cleaning sheets are as expected--I read through the product description before ordering.  I think I have used something similar in the past as it felt rather intuitive to use. Just add a sheet to water, it instantly dissolves. I think 1 sheet per gallon, give or take. Can be stuffed into a cleaning bottle for a spray solution, or can be added to a bucket. Smells nice, works well. Small pressure zip plastic packaging. Little footprint. Really no waste.

I have used it primarily on counter tops and tubs. While it mentions floors and walls, I just use it as a basic cleaner--seems gentle enough. My rag picks up a lot of dirt, so I know it is effective. Current price of $5 for 30 sheets makes this a budget friendly option, especially if looking for something that doesn't take up much space, or plan to use it in a spray bottle. Of course, there are liquid concentrates that would offer same. But hey, I thought it worth pointing out.

I really think it is an ok product!

Lack of directions is a concern, though. I dont mind information in another language other than English. If I can't figure it out, then using a translator app, I pass my phone over it.  Odd thing is, there aren't any instructions. The most info you get on this product is what you see here on the product page. There is no workable information printed on the package. So I dont down rate because of the info not being in English, I down rate because there simply is no info! I will include a picture of the translated text. But even so, I think nearly anyone could/should be able to figure this product out.
"Water-Soluble Cleaning Sheet: Concentrated cleaning sheet will quickly dissolves upon contact with water and is immediately ready for your cleanup job"

I DO  like these cleaning sheets. I clean homes for a living, and while I dont always need my own cleaners, I do keep a few in my tool kit. Having the option of mixing something up on the go, and having no added weight or mess to carry around is highly appealing.  I would even tear off half a sheet and add it directly to a toilet. It does dissolve instantly, easily, and smells good and fresh. Not too strong. No need to rinse.

lovely product, overall. 4 stars


In my house we have a sock monster- who eats only one sock of every pair.  Then there is the mess monster.  He leaves a mess that no one knows anything about.  We also have another monster which has been frustrating me - the dustpan monster.  This monster not only makes dustpans disappear for months at a time, but when they come back, they have bites out of them or corners missing.  When I saw this, I was ecstatic.  Let's take a look.

WHAT IS THIS SET LIKE?
This set comes in a box of parts.  You have to put them together, but the instructions are easy to follow and loaded with pictures for those who are visual learners.  Once the set is assembled, you end up with a broom and a dustpan that clip together when not in use.

HOW DOES THIS PERFORM?
I have to say many brooms have left me wanting more.  This one, however, works just right.  It is not the BEST broom I have ever used, but it is definitely way better than many of them.  The cleaning feature of the dustpan is fantastic.  It really works.

DOES THE DUSTPAN LEAVE DIRT ON THE FLOOR?
If I press down the dustpan lightly, I find that 95% of the dirt goes in the first time.  I might have to press down with my foot for very fine dirt, but for the most part, it works well.

DOES THE DUSTPAN LOCK?
The dustpan locks into place, but it also is not hard to press down to use either.  There is no release button, it is pressure activated.

IS THERE A HOLE TO HANG THIS FROM?
No, there is not a hole to hang this from.  You will have to use a clip broom hanger style to put this on the wall.

DOES THIS STAND UP?
When this is put together and the dustpan is up, the counterbalance of the broom causes this to stand up pretty well.

THE BOTTOM LINE
I am very happy to have this set.  I love the dustpan which seems to work quite well and also has the great cleaning feature for the broom bristles.  It definitely does clean off pet fur and dust.

MY RATING
FIVE STARS.  I LOVE THIS SET.  I have looked for a long time for a set like this- but the best part is that it stores well and stands up nicely too- It is compact.


After weighing 250 pounds for the last six years--including during periods when I ate less and/or increased my exercise and lost NO weight, I have dropped to 230 in only three months using MCG. I eat whatever I want--although I am dramatically less hungry than I ever used to be and I have virtually no cravings for sweets (unheard-of for me) and I am not exercising at all. Just as a matter of documentation, I'm 46 and 6'4.

I have 30 more pounds to lose, and the only reason this is a four-star review instead of a 5-star review is that my weight loss does appear to have stopped. It's been difficult to find clear guidance on whether it's safe to take more of the supplement, and if so, how much more, and that, too, is frustrating. I don't know anything about other brands of this stuff, although I saw a Consumer something or other report in which a couple of the other "top" brands were found by laboratory analysis to have either less or NONE of the active ingredient in them. This particular brand was not included in that study at all.

I'm not brand loyal by any means--I don't give a darn who makes it and am more than happy to switch if I find a cheaper manufacturer--but I have stuck with Miracle because it worked at least this far (and I still have three bottles left).

To those who tried this and had no benefit, I don't know what to say other than that I am sorry for your lack of results. I regularly eat steak, chicken, salmon and halibut, rice, homemade pasta, quality cheese, organic fresh fruits and veggies, dry roast almonds, homemade ice cream and homemade cherry pie (a no sugar added recipe for the latter) and I drink about 2 cups of Twining's Green Tea every day. As I said about, I find I'm hungry for (and thus just comfortably eat) much less of these foods at eat sitting than ever before, and have been happy to do so. The supplement is expensive, but I have saved a ton of money taking dinner leftovers to work for lunch the next day.

Assuming I continue to have curbed cravings and reduced appetite, and assuming my weight loss resumes soon, I really couldn't be happier. It's hard for me to imagine that this is just a fluke, after trying to budge my weight unsuccessfully for six years and then lose 20 pounds in 90 days. Will it all come back if/when I stop taking the supplement? Is the supplement safe to take long-term to keep my weight down, if the cravings return? As far as I can tell, nobody knows yet.

If anybody cares, I'll be happy to post an update as time continues to pass. Today is May 25, 2014.


You would think every pain relief cream is the same.  I guess that is what I thought, but I was wrong.  In the beginning, I would use BenGay.  You can get it at every store and it works.  I like the smell of pain relief creams.  The mentholy smell actually is relaxing in itself for me.  BenGay works for us.  But then, at the chiropractor, I started using BioFreeze.  I guess I should back up a little:

My husband has scoliosis, so his back always hurts.  Personally, I have a neck injury (including a spur), a mid back injury from a car wreck, so I have a lot of scar tissue under my shoulder blades.  I have also just been diagnosed with arthritis in my foot.  I probably have it in my knees and elsewhere, going to a rhuemy in a few weeks.  Anyway...I guess what I am trying to say, we have pain.  We are both pretty active, don't like to take a lot of meds, but like most, do not like pain.  Who does?

So, Biofreeze, I like BioFreeze, you can get it in a big pump bottle.  It is more of a gel and spreads okay, it just seems like I have to use a lot.  IcyHot, I had to buy that, we were running out of BioFreeze and the store didn't have BenGay.  IcyHot is 'okay'.  It is hard to spread and it seems like you have to use a lot of product.

Now RELIEFOR.  I honestly like it.  I had a chance to try it for a discount in exchange for an honest review.  I am glad I did.  I like the consistency.  It is not a lotion, not a gel.  It is a light blue liquid cream and spreads so nicely.  I used it on my husband's back and it it spreads around so easy.  He said it didn't feel as 'hot" as others he has tried, but I had also just given him an alcoholic beverage and he was feeling pretty relaxed.  --- Me...I tried it on my neck and shoulder, knee, and foot.  I like it.  It brought relief.  It brought warmth.  It was easy to put on and absorbed well and is non greasy.

I would like to look and see if they carry bigger sizes.  I would buy this again.  It is probably my favorite out of all the creams I have tried.  Really!  So, I recommend trying it and seeing for yourself.


This is one of those odd products that were clearly made by some tone-deaf, perhaps mom and pop company in China. I normally don't associate "mom and pop" with Chinese-made products, but the range of quirky sounds that come out of this sound machine have a "homemade" quality that are bizarre, to say the least.

This machine boasts supposedly 48 sounds, more than most sound machines. Unfortunately it includes a number of sounds that I have a hard time believing would help me sleep. There is something called ASMR which is the science of producing soothing, repetitive sounds that cause a tingly or comforting sensation in the listener. However, someone seems to have misread the concept, for the "ASMR" section of this machine includes the sound of someone moving furniture around, swallowing and then gurgling water loudly, and munching a bag of potato chips.

In addition, there are weird combinations of sounds - instead of a crackling fire, it has a crackling fire while music plays in the background (as if you were inside a restaurant) and the murmuring of people chatting and moving around in a coffee shop. If I wanted sounds like this, I would just keep the TV on all night.

To top it off, the "music" function includes lullabies sung in English by a Chinese woman with a thick accent. She sings "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" but her English is so bad it sounds like "Tinkle Tinkle Litto Star." It's followed by her off-key rendition of "You Are My Sunshine" with a breathless voice that reminds me of a bad karaoke session.

Then there are the lights, which I could not for the life of me figure out how to control. It has a light on the bottom and a light on the top. It seems almost entirely random which light goes on and off and I had a hard time dimming or turning off either light.

The controls require some pressure or strong tapping in order to work, so this would be frustrating for someone used to sensitive controls or an elderly person with limited finger strength.

I like the fact that the display shows the temperature and humidity, but there is no clock setting.

While it does have the usual quotient of sounds (ocean waves, birds chirping in a forest, etc.), even these sounds lack sharpness and comes across as rough (just like everything else about this machine). Because of the bizarre sounds, however, I wouldn't feel comfortable gifting this to anyone unless I made it clear it was a gag gift.


I read in a health-letter that White Peony root is good for autoimmune diseases and has been used in the orient for centuries. I have a German Shepherd diagnoseod with "Pannis" which is a disease where the body turns against the eyes and the dog will go blind. The vet has me giving his steroid drops and some other drops and they were slowing it down. But it is a disease that has to be controlled and will never "be cured or go away..." I started him on another way more expensive brand, and when I took him hack to the vet for his check up she (they, the group) couldn't belive how he had actually IMPROVED! Apparantly Pannis never really regresses like that.  But it did. They (and I were happy).....I started taking it for my artritis (I am 67 and my hands are very bad)...I think it has helped my arthritis too. It is really for people but I started all this originally for my poor dog. I found this brand cheaper and switched to it. Service is great. Comes by return mail almost. My dog goes for a check up soon so I don't know if Swanson's White Peony will be as effective as the other but it seems to be helping my hands just as much. I think it a great product and the service is fantastic. You know how Chocolate is wonderful for humans but BAD for dogs? Well I worried something for humans might hurt my dog but thought I would have to take the risk because removing his eyes, and being blind would be a hard life though I would take care of him and he is healthy otherwise. So, I held my breath and started him on it over a year ago and there are no ill effects my vet or I can see or tell. As a matter of fact my vet and all in that group have said I should keep it up because it seems to be helping. There was another fellow I heard from that read my review before and had a dog with a horrible auto immune disease of the skin and because I had taken the risk he took it with his dog and he thought his dog might be improving too. I hope so. I haven't heard back from him. But I highly recommend this product. I think Swanson's has helped ME and I will soon know it my dog is still improving. His eyes do seem clearer. The service is fast too.  I wish everyone luck with whatever they try it for.


When I first started to use this I was not impressed – the rotating massage balls felt really odd on my back and not that comfortable. But after a few minutes, it started to feel pretty good. A few more minutes and I really felt my back muscles relax. Very nice!

There are two rotating balls on each side of the pad. They have infrared heating (which you can turn off) so you get a nice gentle heat during the massage. The balls automatically invert their rotation direction after a few minutes to keep the massage from getting monotonous.

The front cover is a mesh material that feels pretty sturdy. The case is covered with what looks and feels like a faux leather. It has a good feel as well, and seems very sturdy. There’s an elastic band on the back so you can strap this to a chair in the proper position to hit the areas of your back you want massaged.

The on/off switch is on the base and is fairly flush with the casing so it doesn’t stab you in the back if you lean against it. Press it once turns it on with heat; press it again turns off the heat; press and hold turns it off. It’s powered by a transformer (included) that plugs into the wall outlet, or via a car power port adapter if you want to use it in the car while driving.

The sound level is muted, but clearly heard. It makes a grinding, whirring type of sound while operating. It’s not grating, but it’s clearly loud enough to hear in the next cubicle if you plan on using this at work.

The warmth level is moderate. You readily feel the warmth penetrate your muscles, but it is not what I would call hot.

My main complaint is the size – it’s rather small in terms of coverage when used on my back. While the overall size is reasonable (about 12 inches wide and 8 inches tall at the widest parts) the massage action is limited to a much smaller area. Something that was a few inches larger would make a big difference in the coverage area.  It's also rather thick and bulky (about 4 inches thick) so positioning it on a chair can be challenging if you have a narrow chair seat depth.

The elastic strap is also a bit too small for some chairs, and does not hold the unit all that securely. I ended up using it on the sofa and holding it in place by leaning against it. That proved to be more effective that trying to strap it to a chair and have it stay in place.

Even with these limitations this is a handy device to have if you have bad back or just get sore from sitting too much. It’s a welcome massage break during the work day.
[Sample provide for review]


I find this cleaning product uncommonly exciting.  For a little background, I used to use unscented dusting cloths produced by a major company and designed to trap allergens as you dusted. That product was discontinued, and I've been rationing out my remaining supply and using each one until it is positively charcoal with dust. Search after search left me dismayed at being unable to find a disposable alternative. (I am all about reusable products, but with my allergies, I need something disposable for dusting.)

A month ago I tried the smaller size xcel cloth and was delighted that it did all my prior cloths did and MORE.  I was especially impressed that it could grab damp grime and absorb fairly large quantities of powdered material such as a nutritional supplement I had spilled or laundry powder when cleaning off my laundry shelf.  It also does a job like no other on the sticky grid of my HVAC return.  I was especially surprised by the performance because of how very thin and porous these are--dotted with holes.  After an initial wipe of surfaces using one side, I just keep folding and folding it until every corner looks sooty/brown/whatever the color of the dust or substance I'm picking up is.  Due to how thin and porous they are, I thought it would be a good idea to pick some up in the larger size as well for times when I want to do a lot of dusting all at once.  I like having both options depending on the cleaning job, as they pick up so much more than you expect that you'll definitely be using each cloth to the max and then throwing it out.  I saw someone else say that these are like paper towels but better, and I have to disagree.  They are in a whole 'nother class, and if you just swipe a mess on a counter with one side and throw it away you are missing their strengths.  If you are wasting these for a quick wipe and not walking around your house/apartment looking for things to clean with every little corner, you are wasting them.  One cloth can do so much!

Additionally, they are wonderful wet--both gentle and highly effective. As a case in point, I used to use a facial serum that contained seabuckthorn berry. Anyone who has used that knows that it is colorful and stains badly. Some of the drips from the bottle had run down the outside of the medicine cabinet and the wall. And I could never get them off without concerns about ruining the paint. However using one of these cloths damp was highly effective and gentle.

I am over the moon! I received this product at a small discount in exchange for providing my unbiased review.


10 month Addendum:  The new order does not have the strong effect the first order had.  This could be due a difference in strength or because I've built up a tolerance to using it.  My first order arrived cold in a styrofoam box.  This second order arrived warm in a padded envelope.  I tried it immediately with no noticeable thickening of the nasal rinse solution and no burning.  However, my sinus condition improved within 24 hours so I will continue to use it.  I recommend ordering during winter months.

If a tiny little scoop is all you need, then this is plenty.  If you put 1/4 teaspoon in your sinus rinse like one reviewer recommended, you've only got 8 days worth here.  I now use a heaping scoop in a half bottle of salted sinus rinse.

For the first two days, I tried it in my sinus rinse and with a concentrated mix applied with a q-tip.  Both times, my sinuses started aching and I got a mild sinus headache for about a half hour.  I also got less nasal drainage than usual.

I'm not going to try snorting it because the crystals don't dissolve easily and I'm worried that they could cause damage to my sinuses in concentrated form.  But I am inclined to continue the combination because it obviously is having some effect.

I have non-allergic rhinitis.  I was on antibiotics and prednisone for almost two years before I had sinus surgery.  Now I get about one infection a year and live with a constantly runny nose.

You can read about the research behind Lactobacillus sakei and sinus infections at The National Institute of Health (NIH).

Addendum: Sinus pain today so I decided to add the powder to my rinse.  First I did a salt water rinse with a drop of baby shampoo to wash away the biofilm (to give probiotic better access to sinuses).  Then I added 1/8 tsp to a half bottle of warm water.  It hurt so bad it took me three tries over a half hour to use it up. The following day I tried it without the pre-rinse and I only used a couple of tiny scoops of powder and it still seemed to trigger pain.  It also seems to be thickening the mucus but not really decreasing it.

Three Month Addendum: Been using this episodically for three months now and it still hurts if I put more than 2 scoops in 1/2 a bottle of sterile water for a rinse.  Nonetheless, the pain is tolerable and it definitely helps my sinuses.  My sinuses were symptom free until I spent two days doing yard work and then the familiar stuffiness and bad odor returned.  A full salt rinse followed by a half bottle with the probiotic has decreased all symptoms.


So far this is not working very well for me.  The wrap itself appears well made, is easy to put on and comfortable.  The instructions are awful and it takes a bit of time to figure out how to use it.  Apparently the manufacturer/distributor is aware of this and sent me an email informing me if it didn't work they would replace it.  So the question is what is it supposed to do.  Using the "red" setting for intensity and time and waiting for 15 minutes to warm up I could barely feel any heat, only slight warmth (not very therapeutic) over the course of 30 minutes or so.  Maybe for the price that's about all one should expect.  I'll be shopping for a better one.

4/1/18 Update.  After periodic use of the wrap I am changing my rating from two stars to four stars because after use I discovered the heat is adequate, although it could be a little hotter.  The major problem, as noted by others, is the control.  It remains unclear how to keep the wrap in the warmest (Red) mode, and as another reviewer noted you have to keep checking to make sure it hasn't switched to cooler (White or Blue) modes.  I suspect there may be a way to eliminate this problem but with such poor documentation it is impossible so far to keep it working correctly.  In summary, this is a nice well made wrap that attaches to the knee well.  If the cord was longer and the controls worked better this could be a very good wrap for applying heat to the knees.

4/8/18 Update.  After continued use I am changing my rating from 4 to 5 stars.  I have found that when tightly wrapped (which is easy to do because of the softness, flexibility and large velcro attachments) using the red setting (hottest) it heats to a very comfortable temperature. The setting controls could be improved or maybe better instructions should have been provided.  This is what I am now doing.  After pressing the large plastic square control button for a second or two, color/temp is selected. I press it when it lights red (this is the hottest setting; it also has two lower ones-white and blue).  After a few minutes the setting changes to a cooler (white or blue) color.  I then re-press the red and it stays at this setting/temp, until I turn it off.  It really works well, provides a very comfortable warm, pleasant temp and fits very well over the knee.area.


We live in sunny and hot Southwest Florida. Having proper eye protection during the day is critical to your long-term eye health.  Not only that but my eyes have changed as I've aged and I need reading glasses to see anything up close.  Finding a way to keep both pairs of glasses close and handy became very important to me.  After seeing a friend wear both pairs of glasses around his neck I realized that his method worked very well.

Since you virtually have one or the other pair of eyeglasses on most of the time, there just appears to be one pair hanging from your holders across your upper chest.  Need to put on your sunglasses when going outside?  Just switch from your reading glasses. No more putting your eyeglass cases down and forgetting to take them with you.  No more glasses falling out of your pockets and getting bent or broken when you (or a friend) steps on them.

I bought two different pairs to try out, these HOLDIE Classic PU Leather and a new pair of Croakies Premium Leather.  Both are leather, both have adjustable rubber clips to fasten to the bows of the eyeglasses, and both can be adjusted to fit just about any type of eyeglass bow.  These are both versatile because the design of the rubber clips allows you to fasten them to most types of eyeglass bows. The type of holder that has hollow cloth (or rubber) ends lets the glasses slip out of the holders and fall off.  Plastic clips (instead of rubber) tend to break under stress.

These HOLDIEs are a "Number One Best Seller" on Amazon with 191 reviews and a 4.3 star average rating.  They are sold in a 3 pack for $12.99 for an average cost of $4.33 per unit.  Each of the three units comes in a different color for matching your outfits: black, dark brown, and light brown.  Nice touch that.  My only concern is that the leather straps (26" long) are flat and made of raw leather.  That can be a problem in hot climates as raw leather (think leather watch bands) can absorb sweat and begin smelling a bit funky.

Overall though it's nice to have three different colors and know that they are well-made.  They also have a bead in the center of the strap to allow you to tailor the length to whatever you are comfortable with.  Made in China but well executed.