This review was composed over the course of 7 hours, to demonstrate its effectiveness of this product on this reviewer

I read various reviews before I bought a "shot" and was mixed on whether or not to try it for myself.  This past weekend was Daylight Savings coming into effect and I've been dragging my face on the ground at the office all week so far, so when I saw it at the checkout when I bought gas this afternoon, I bought one.

It sat on my desk for about 1/2 an hour until I couldn't take my lagging anymore and thought, "even if it doesn't work, it won't do me any harm," so I opened it and consumed the tonic in the little plastic bottle.

Ugh, I must say, it tasted like liquefied chewable baby asprins, a flavor I will never forget remembering how much I hated it intensely when I was a child.  I was not disappointed for long, though.  At first I felt somewhat relaxed, probably from swinging my head back so quickly to guzzle it down, I was experiencing a head-rush.  Then, I could feel a slight awakedness I haven't felt all week.  And now, about a half hour later, I don't feel "buzzed" like I have from those energy drinks, but I do feel awake.  Not bouncing, not hyper, not doped-up, just alert.  What a great feeling!

[An hour and a half later note]:  Still feeling good.

[2 hours later]:  The same, cool!

[3 hours later]:  I can't recall how tired I was this past week, I still feel great after consuming this 5-Hour Energy shot, glad the earlier part of this week is a distant memory, nothing like trying to function when you're tired and out of sorts.  This stuff did the trick.

[5 hours later]:  Still not tired like I was, but I think it is starting to wear off.  But - NO JITTERS!  And no cravings for more, like I've experienced with the energy drinks.

[6 hours later]:  No crash.  Thanks goodness, that's something I dreaded.

[7 hours later]:  Not tired, but also not quite as awake as I was a few hours ago.  However, if I had used an energy drink, I'd probably be reaching for another one after the usual crash.  They say those energy drinks are non-addictive, but anyone who's ever experienced that "can't cope-need more" feeling is addicted, which I had and was to the RB for a whole summer last year.  It took me weeks to get over the hump of those cravings, not because I loved the taste, but because my initial tiredness went to a whole new level where no matter what I did with sleeping more, eating better, etc., nothing seemed to perk me up anymore as it had before I ever tried RB.  After about 6 weeks I finally felt normal again where fresh foods and the occasional coffee gave me a boost when I felt tired from working all day.

I am glad to know the 5-Hour Energy shot works for me.  I suppose if someone is an excessive coffee drinker it might not work, or if someone has a slower metabolism, perhaps it might not take full effect.  I say to anyone (except to sufferers of any heart conditions, etc, as noted on the label) to give this stuff a try when all you really need is to just "snap out of it" and wake up - not when you're cramming for an exam, leave it to those energy drinks and stuff for that sort of thing.  For someone looking to just take the edge off of feeling dragged down, I think this is the best thing out there right now; two thumbs up from me!


Because this old man has used lip balms since age 11, I can, at least, claim to be experienced. My use of lip balms serves a singular purpose: to prevent my lips from drying out and cracking (like many whose finger tips around the nails will crack, especially in the winter, if one does not keep the hands well lubricated).

To me there are three types of lip balms by texture: waxy - the traditional Chap Stick made by Wyeth; oily or greasy - Lypsyl, especially the versions distributed in Canada and Europe made by Lornamead; and those variously in between - e.g. Chap-Ice made by Oralabs. To me each has a place: waxy - maximum retention; oily - best for billing and cooing (youngsters may have to ask their grandparents about that one); and everyday use.

Apart from the texture, a second equally important characteristic is flavoring which yields, of course, flavored an unflavored (essentially) products. One question (or its variants) always on my mind is, "Do I want to use an exquisite Pinot Noir as a chaser for my lip balm?" No! Because I use lip balms round the clock, I tend to avoid flavored products that will contribute to the flavor of food and drink.

A third characteristic of lip balms is whether or not they are medicated; specifically, do they contain camphor, menthol, phenol, (e.g., Blistex, Carmex.) or, in the case of sunscreens, octyl methoxycinnamate (perhaps the most widely used sunscreen ingredient today, replacing PABA).  I do not care about this characteristic one way or another except as it contributes to texture and flavoring as noted above.

I tried Chap-Ice because of its cost: at $0.64 per 0.15 oz tube it is the least expensive I have found. If "1" is greasy or oily and "10" is waxy, I would classify Chap-Ice at about a "6." The Beeswax Lip Balm variety that I purchased (about which this review refers) contains: Sunflower Oil, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Castor Oil, "N&A Flavors," and Corn Oil. It also contains butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) which is a fat preservative. When smelled or first applied, there is an aroma - a flavor - that dissipates very quickly; it also imparts a slight warm sensation.

In a word, I like Chap-Ice. It has enough body (no so greasy) so that it lasts a reasonable length of time for me; the aroma/flavoring and sensation of warmth dissipate quickly so as not to contaminate food or drink, or otherwise be on my mind; and, at $0.64 a tube, it is an exceptional buy (after it arrived and I tried it, I went back to Amazon and purchased their remaining stock; no fear, however, they immediately posted that they would have a new supply in 3 days).

Nonetheless mindful that one person's food is another's poison, I think lip balm users will find Chap-Ice a most satisfactory, everyday lip balm. Given that it is not entirely waxy, I suspect that it would serve nicely for protracted billing and cooing; sadlly, I have no one my immediate circle with whom to test my theory.


To be fair, I have been taking a very good supplement for quit some time, Andrew Lessman's Essential 1, this is a multivitamin, and I take B-12, D, C, Co-q10, vein and circulation support, which are all separately and sold within his line of nutritional products.  I've only had one complaint, they are all in capsule form, and even though not hard to swallow, I'm just tired of popping pills everyday. My brother had been urging me to try this Tangy Tangerine. So I finally broke down and ordered some.
I want to add that I had a Gastric Bypass 10 years ago, so I do not absorb vitamins and minerals like the average person, infact recently I have had D, B-12 and Iron deficiencies, which caused some big problems. Mostly, lack of Iron, but I have also been taking Andrew's Iron supplement everyday that has helped greatly. (I forgot to mention that above ) when this happened, it was a wake up call, so I got on supplements and take them religiously now.
As I mentioned above, vitamin absorbsion is a big problem with me, so the idea of a supplement drink made sense to me.
I have taken pictures of the Supplement Facts label of both products for comparison. The first picture is Andrew Lessman's label, and the second and third are Tangy Tangerine. As you can see, there are higher levels of everything in Tangy Tangerine. I am guessing it's because in capsule form, you may be limited, as compared to drinking the supplement. There are also important enzymes you need like Co-Q10 in TangyTangerine, that you have to buy separately in Andrew's line. And a big one for me, Potassium is in Tangy Tangerine, not in the supplement I was taking. Glucosamine and Chondrotin, is in this, not in Andrew's, again, you have to purchase separately.
Then there is the price to consider, and good vitamins and minerals do not come cheaply. I was spending on the average, about 100.00 a bottle for each supplement, although, that was a 1 year supply of each. So, actually, when I spent 60.00 for Tangy Tangerine, the breakdown is about 720.00 per year, with all the supplements you could ever need in the product. Whereas for Andrew's I was spending about 600.00 per year. I was not getting the levels in Andrew's that I am getting in Tangy Tangerine. So I say price wise, it's a toss up.
I have just started Tangy Tanderine, so I may have to update this review as to long term results. As far as taste, it's tolerable, just like the label says it tastes like tangy tangerine. I did not feel the extreme energy boost after the first drink like others have reported, but then I have already been on some very good supplements for a long time, so I may not be a good example. Someone who is not taking anything may feel an energy kick, I don't doubt that. I was not really clear on how much water to mix this with, so I took a bottle of crystal geiser bottled water, put it in the blender, added the powder and it blended up ok. I've read others saying they use half a cup to 8 oz of water or juice. I am now using 6 to 8 oz of water with a few ice cubes in the blender, and it actually tastes better with less water. The only sweetner I see in this product is stevia, and I do not mind that, but that is a choice you'll have to make.


I'm still having problems trusting this to support my weight; it just seems too flimsy to do it.  I'm 265 lbs. and this cane is rated for 300, but I'm skeptical if it really would support that weight.  It's a plastic shell of a handle that houses the batteries and electronics and I can feel it flexing and making small crunching noises under my hand.  Time will tell I suppose, I just hope I don't wind up on the ground.  Other than that, I like the flashlight and blinking red light.  They help quite a bit when I walk down my drive and out into the road to my mailbox at night.  I wish there were a way to toggle them individually though.  Sometimes I don't need the white light (full moon) but would like to have the red on for safety but that isn't an option.  The first push of the button turns on the white light, the second adds the red to that, the third shuts them both off.  It would be an improvement if the third turned off the white but left the red on, then the fourth shut them all off.

The alarm function, while I'm sure it has its uses, really isn't loud enough to help much, and my cats hate it.  Oh well, it may come in handy at conventions... "Gangway!  Old-fart coming through!" WeeeeeWeeeeeWeeee!

Update: So I got this on February 26th, and today is April 15th.  48 days.  Still on the first set of batteries. That's how long it took to break.  One side of the hinge on the battery door seems to have snapped, and the door no longer stays closed properly, causing the lights to flicker and go out when you least expect it.  The plastic handle is also starting to split apart when I put my weight on the cane, causing it to pinch my fingers now and then.  I'd send it back but it's just now worth the expense of the shipping and the cost of getting it to the post office to send it.  (My truck gets 11 MPG and the post office is 25 miles round trip)  It's a good idea, and I'd love it if it were better made, but I have to be able to trust it and it's not up to that.

Update July 26:  I knew I should have gotten rid of this thing.  I got lazy tonight, and instead of walking back to my office for my regular cane I grabbed this one in the garage to use taking the trash cans down to the street for pickup tomorrow.  The thrice blasted thing broke on me as I was going down our steep driveway and I fell, banging myself up pretty good in the process.  The handle snapped clean in two on it, right at the seam, and down I went.  Batteries went one way, cane went another.  I've got a nice gash on my hand where the plastic cut me that took a few stitches to close and I had to crawl on my hands and knees back up the driveway to the house.  Took me about half an hour to do that with my bad knees and arthritis.  I have half a mind to call my lawyer and sue, but I blame myself for not throwing this piece of junk away a long time ago.


I really do love this product! Here is what I thought about these Konjac Sponges

- BETTER SKIN, NATURALLY: Introducing the Premium Konjac Sponge by Aguder, the gentlest, most effective facial cleansing sponge ever. Made with the highest quality, 100% natural ingredients available, this sponge will turn your skin from greasy, oily, sensitive, and blackhead clogged to soft, smooth, and ultra-clean. PLUS it's so natural, you can dispose of it in your compost bin at the end of it's life
  ::This Konjac Sponge does exactly as described above! It's non abrasive so it doesn't leave your skin feeling scratched and raw but it does clean your pores like a pro! After one use, yes ONE use, I already saw a difference in my pores! I have large pores on my nose and you can totally see a huge difference after I cleaned my face with the sponge! It removed so much of the blackheads and my skin feels so soft!

BIGGER, BETTER, UNIQUE DESIGN: Our Premium Konjac Sponge is longer, wider, and thicker than most other sponges, giving you more control, a longer life span, and a higher quality product. The unique tear-drop design allows the best of both worlds - use the thin end around your eyes and nose, and use the larger end for your forehead, cheeks, and chin. No more crunching up your circular sponge to get into the tight areas
  ::The shape of the sponge is perfect! The rounded edges are perfect for your cheeks, chin and forehead while the smaller end is the perfect size for your nose and eyes. My eyes looked brighter and my skin felt so smooth!

::When you open the package, the sponges are hard and dry. They kind of look like rocks and feel like a dried up loofah. All you have to do is soak the sponge in some warm water and you'll see it expand.It gets a little more than double the size and feels so soft. Rinse or cleanse your face with water or your normal facial cleanser. The warm water will open your pores which makes for better dirt removal with the Konjac Sponge. Then place the sponge in your palms and press together to remove the excess water. DO NOT squeeze or ring out like you would normally do with a dish sponge. These are delicate and can last a few weeks in you take care of them. Then gently massage the sponge on your face. I do this in a circular motion on all of my face. I can only describe the way the sponge feels as rubbing a wet marshmallow on my face. I know that sounds weird but it's the only way I can describe the feel right now. When I finish cleaning my face, I place the sponge back in the bowl and rinse my face with cold water to close my pores. You will see the water in the bowl turn from clear to cloudy as the sponge expels all of the dead skin and dirt. Then again, gently press the water out of the sponge and rinse it under running warm water. Press again and hang to dry. Be sure to hang it in a well ventilated area. You don't want it getting moldy. It is made from a plant after all. Once it's all used up, you can simply throw it in the compost bin.

100% NATURAL, VEGAN, COMPOSTABLE, NO CHEMICALS, NO PARABENS, NO TOXINS

I did receive these Stainless Steel Stud earrings at a discounted rate in exchange for a review. However this does not have any impact on my statements above.


~Better Quality~
They are very big and soft and well.. poufy. I really like them. I feel like I am covering more area with these than I was with my older ones which felt less denser which in turn made them squish smaller while holding them. I'm not really sure if that will make sense to anyone besides me so let me explain. The other ones that I use to have must have been made out of something else or made differently. They were just as big if you compare them side by side to these, but when I would grip the other ones in my hand they would shrink to at least half the size as if the insides were mostly just air. These stay just about the same size in my hands as they are out of my hands as if they use more material when they make them. Anyway, since they stay bigger that means that I get done quicker because I cover more area at a time and I worry less about missing any spots.

~For Bathing~
The only thing is that when I use them to bath they don't exfoliate like the scrubbies I use do, so I only use these now for when I'm having a more relaxing soak or when I'm in a hurry. Part of me wishes that they did exfoliate so that I can use them all of the time, but the other part of me doesn't wish that because I love how soft they are and how relaxing it is to use them. I really like that it came with three because I really really don't like using the same thing for some of the same parts of my body. For example, I have one designated as just for my face, so that I don't use the same pouf on my face as the one that I use for my feet. Is that crazy or do other people feel that way as well?

~For Washing The Car~
When they first came in, something had gotten on my brand new car and these were at my finger tips so I used one to get it off really quick. Well, I liked it so much for cleaning my car that I bought another set. They are big and hold a lot of soap and water making them perfect for car washing. My step dad loves them for that reason as well (and I'm pretty sure that he stole one). He came over while I was using one and said that they would be better than what he was currently using for his truck (which he is obsessed with) and he kept on talking about it like he was hinting for me to give him one (I didn't because I was just going to buy him is own set). Next thing I know, one was missing and a few days later when my mom was over, she saw one and said something about how I was using the same thing that my step dad uses. AH HA! So, apparently these are so good that people are willing to steal them. lol

~If There Is A Reason To Update I Will~
I can't talk about how long they last because I haven't been using them for all that long, but if it's a significant amount of time I usually update my reviews. For example, I had a pair of shoes that lasted me way longer than the suggested length of time to use them and I update the review with pictures of how well the shoes still looked after all of that time even though I abused them pretty badly. And I updated a review of something that fell apart much sooner than it was supposed to even though I had barely gotten any use out of it. So, if you don't see an update to this review in the future, it is most likely because these poufs lasted just as long as expected.

If my pictures or review helped in anyway, please click the Helpful or Yes button below! If not, feel free to leave a comment letting me know what I could include or ask any question that you may have! Thanks!


I am always interested in trying new beauty products to pamper myself, and I have been trying to be more diligent in keeping my pores clear lately, so I've taken to steaming my face over the stove top using a pot of boiling water and a towel before using blemish extraction tools, and while that's certainly a method that works, it leaves a lot to be desired, so I was eager to try out this facial steamer.

This facial steamer comes with the steamer itself (which is white and gold plastic), as well as a power cord and a set of very detailed, and very easy to understand instructions. The steamer is lightweight, and 8.5 x 5.5 x 4 inches in size, so it's a bit smaller than most water kettles, and doesn't take up too much counter space. There is a handle on the top so you can move it around when it's hot (or in the process of cooling down).

With this facial steamer you can moisturize your skin not only with distilled water or purified water, but also with milk or essential oil. While I don't necessarily see myself as someone interested in trying the milk approach, I was quite pleased with how well it worked with both distilled water as well as distilled water with a bit of essential oil using the anther box (lavender oil was quite lovely!).

The facial steamer was quite easy to set up. You simply remove a small compartment on the back and fill it with your liquid of choice, then you screw the cap back on and replace the reservoir and plug the unit in. At that point there will be a red LED light on the front which designates that the steamer has power, but is not powered on. From there you simply turn it on using the power button on the front, and the the LED light will turn blue. It took about a minute for mine to heat up, at which point steam will start to be emitted from the nozzle of the steam outlet.

The steam will last for between 8 and 10 minutes, and initially you're recommended to only use this type of treatment a maximum of 2-3 times per week as you become used to it. The closer you are to the steamer, the hotter it will be, so feel free to stay back a little ways if it feels too hot or uncomfortable.

On top of the nozzle is a small sphere called the anther box. To use it, you simply pull the halves apart and place anther or essential oil on a cotton pad and then put the two halves back together so that the steam will be forced through the pad when it is in use. This approach works quite well, and keeps your essential oils away from the delicate components inside of the steamer.

This worked really well for my skincare routine, and so much better than opening my pores over a pot of boiling water! I usually wash my face first, then use this to help open my pores, remove blemishes, and then wash it again and apply a moisturizer for maximum absorption, and this facial steamer has definitely been an improvement to my routine.

All-in-all, I love this ionic facial steamer, and would definitely recommend it if you're considering adding one to your own health and beauty routine. Just be mindful that you read the directions and use it properly so that you don't inadvertently burn yourself or damage your skin.

I am a longtime Amazon Prime customer who writes reviews in my free time. I was appreciative to be given an opportunity to test and review this facial steamer complimentary for my honest and unbiased review. If you have any questions or comments about this product or my review, feel free to message me and I'll be glad to help!


I purchased MSM for it's healing benefits, specifically it's ability to spped production of collagen in skin. I deal with hormonal acne & my skin marks very easily. I can heal any breakouts quickly but the resullting post inflammatory erythema & hyperpigmentation is my long term issue. Vit C, niacinimide, licorice root, alpha arbutin, & other things I've tried have all been beneficial but Im always looking for a better option. Microneedling, chemical peels, etc. have all been used, then I read about MSM. Applied tropically it can stimulate collagen production & cell turnover, replacing the inflammation damaged tissue with healthy clear skin. I add a scoop of MSM & a scoop of zinc oxide (for it's antibacterial & anti-inflammatory benefits along with it's other benefits) & dissolve it in aloe. I use a pure aloe liquid with only 1 other ingredient, a preservative. I apply the resulting paste over any red marking left from my breakouts. I find they heal much quicker when I use this mix. Applied to #11s or other tiny fine lines this can also be beneficial. My only issue with the MSM is that it does not dissolve as well as I wanted it to. For being water soluable, I expected it to do better in aloe, but just to make sure it wasn't the aloe, I have used water also. I had the same issue of just a grainy texture left after mixing. Even with that graininess though, I just dab the mix on any spots I have & they are visibly less red the next day. This mix, especially if you add the zinc oxide, is going to be white & won't absorb fully, so this isn't an "under your makeup" type of thing. I put it on at night & sleep with it on, wash it off in the morn. I often add a drop of Rosehip seed oil & Black Cumin seed oil to futher help with the healing process. If you deal with breakouts & the post inflammatory erythema/hyperpigmentation they leave behind & have tried all the typical treatments without a lot of benefit, then try using MSM. Taking it orally can also be beneficial, but applying topically will ensure that your skin actually sees the benefits. While so many products exist for hyperpigmentation, melasma & dark spots & they are effective; there is just not the corresponding same amt for red marks, erythema, so many deal with. Many of the ingredients that help hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin production, just do nothing for redness. Erythema, caused by tiny broken blood vessels under the skin done by inflammation, benefits from very few things other than time. Because MSM is anti-inflammatory it can help decrease swelling & help heal those red marks. MSM contains the building blocks skin needs to make collagen. Increasing production allows new cells to replace damaged cells faster. Because acne can cause pitting & indented scars, the increase of collagen productionn can help to fill them in. So while I specifically wanted to try using MSM for my red marking, if you also deal with rolling, boxcar or icepick scars; you may find benefits with MSM. It took maybe 2 weeks of use to see any results but cell turnover takes 28+ days, so your always want to continue a new skincare product for at least a month before passing judgement unless you experience irritation or other issues from it. So far, I've seen good benefits from using MSM. I'm hoping to see continued benefits for the foreseeable future.


I had been looking at Air Filters for over a decade.  Remember the Smarter Image electrostatic units.  I went to my local Smarter Image and looked over the 3 demos they had in the store.  But the thing that struck me the most was the air passing through was so gentle.  And all I remember thinking is how could one of these ever do very much.  I seen the commercials where the cigarette smoke disappeared in a sealed small chamber, but I don't smoke. And I didn't live in twelve cubit feet. I lived in an apartment, about 900 sq. ft. at the time.  And units were kind of expensive too, about $300. So, buying two or three of those things were not feasible.  Then new Air Filters started coming out, and each new Air Filter was clearly improved over the older unit.  Then suddenly it seemed there were lots and lots of Air Filters on the market, all claiming to be better than the last, but each new one was plagued by one fault, they were ugly.  And the prices ranged from $75 to $500, but how did I know if they worked.  Then a friend of mine, who had a lot more money than me, showed me his storage unit in his apartment building, with about a half dozen vacuum cleaners, and nearly a dozen Air Filters.  According to him, all of these did not work the way he wanted them too, neither the vacuums or the Air Filters.  But one of the really cool things about Amazon is the customer reviews.  Because if you thinking about buying something, you can find out what other people think about it, before you buy it.  I only mention all of this, because I have never actually owned an Air Filter before. And my friend convinced me I never would because of all the units he had in storage unit.  But I was able to surmise from everyone elses reviewing of Rabbit Air that this unit would actually work.  So, I bought one, and it does work. It works really well.  In silent mode it actually is silent just like the Smarter Image unit. But it also passes a lot of air, because you can feel it coming out of exhaust vent upwards. It actually is automatic, or you can set it to be manual and fixed in its function with a remote. What could be cooler.  And it works.  It works really well.  I have only 500 sq. ft. currently.  I'm retired.  This one unit actually removes the odor from my apartment. Odor which I had gotten use too.  And it even pointed out to me that I needed to clean the inside of most of my kitchen cabinets.  And since I live in the equivalent of Tiny House, 500 sq. ft. or less.  It cleans the air in my entire apartment, just one unit. Rabbit Air claims it will clean 700 sq. ft., but I don't know if that is true, having less than 700 sq. ft. But I know that the rest of their claims are true. And finally, it is not ugly. I have it sitting in my living room, proudly. I'm very happy with my purchase. And too people who think that $500 is too much, I remind you of my friend who had thousands of dollars invested in air filters, none of which really worked the way he wanted them too.


FOUR-HOUR UPDATE:
I have never updated a product review after only a few hours to lower my rating, but felt honor-bound to do so in this case.  What I thought was just an "average" quality product (3-4 stars) turned out to have a truly annoying flaw:  the plastic on the lid is a major fingerprint magnet and, to make matters worse, the plastic itself has built-in distortions/defects that make it look really grimy.  (I didn't notice the issue when I first unboxed the item during the day, but when I turned the lights on after dark, the plastic top looked like it had been passed around by a bunch of 4-year-olds who didn't wash their hands after eating birthday cake.)

It's hard to capture in photos, but I gave it a shot.  Do you see that set of "tire tracks" on the left side of the lid?  Those marks are distortions *in* the plastic; they literally cannot be cleaned off from either side.  And all those smears and fingerprints on the rest of the lid?  Those were left *after* I thoroughly cleaned the inside and outside of the lid with soapy water and a soft dish towel!

If you hate grimy-looking plastic (as I do), you should definitely avoid this product.  I'm off to shop for a pill organizer with a textured, matte-plastic lid that won't show every finger mark!
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ORIGINAL REVIEW:

Flexible large pill organizer, but nothing special

This is a generous-sized pill organizer with three interior boxes which can be used in a variety of ways.
 However, since there are only 7 separate compartments in total, this would *not* be a good pill organizer for people who need to take different pills at different times of day.

Overall Quality:  The plastic and the construction quality are slightly above average.

Price ($16.99 at time of order):  Comparable to other large pill organizers

Size:  I really like the overall size.  It holds a lot of pills, but the overall footprint is small enough to be relatively unobtrusive on your bathroom counter or tucked into your top drawer.

Hinges:  Like most pill organizers, there are no actual hinges on the main box or the interior mini-boxes; the plastic at the back of each box simply bends when you open and close it.  The plastic seems to be good-quality, so I would expect it to last a long time before wearing out.

Open/Close Function:  The compartments on the interior mini-boxes have little tabs to make opening them easier, and they have a decent click when you close them.  The two clasps on the main box are average quality, close fairly securely and are easy to operate.  I doubt the box will pop open unexpectedly.

Not Waterproof:  The product description claims this pill box is waterproof.  It is not.  The main box has a one-piece silicone gasket which sits in a recess around the edge of the box.  Submerging it for only 3 seconds resulted in plenty of water in the main compartment and also in a few of the interior boxes.  This shouldn't be a major concern since most people don't intentionally submerge their pill box, but the "waterproof" claim is clearly a major exaggeration.

Bottom Line:  This pill organizer does not stand out as above average, but if you like the overall size and interior configuration of the smaller containers, the product should last a reasonably long time.


I loved this product! A little background on me, I have usually just used regular nail polish. I have had dip nails done at salons but never at home. This was my first time trying the dip and after three weeks I can recommend this 100%.

If you don’t know what to do or this is your first time watching a solid tutorial is a must. It helps clarify a lot of questions and it can also help save your nails. Nail career education has a good tutorial especially for beginners.

To start the kit came with everything it said but as someone who has used the kit I would recommend three other things. First get a nail e file. It is an absolute must and your cuticles/ hands will thank you. Once you’ve applied the product, some areas will be lumpy and bumpy especially if you aren’t the best or don’t have a ton of practice so you will need to do a TON of filing. Filing is pretty much 60% of the process especially if you get tips. The second thing to get is acetone. You can totally file off the product but you could also compromise the integrity of your nail itself (plus it takes hours)so it’s better to get acetone and work from there. Lastly get a face mask. If you’re reading this during COVId. I’d recommend using a scarf and not wasting your face masks or getting a dust collector. This product along with the filing and dipping releases a LOT of powder and it can easily get into your lungs which if you’re like me and do your nails constantly, this could hurt you in the long term.

I would also recommend buying a separate clear powder as your base but if you’re tight on cash this could wait.

The colors:
White- your standard basic white. Very pigmented and probably needs two coats.

Pink- the pink is a bubble gum color. Not neon but and more bright pink. Two coats should do.

Blue- the blue is a light blue. Not dark but not very bright either. Two coats does the trick

Purple- this purple is a lavender purple. If you have the lavender iPhone, this is about the same color as that purple. One coat did the trick

Silver- this is a glitter not a silver color. Depending on how silver you want. One coat leaves some spots and you can see the nail itself. Two covers it all and leaves no nail visible.

Gold- I haven’t used this powder but it’s a similar powder to the silver just gold.

Red- this isn’t a true true red. It has some shimmer to it almost like a candy red. Two coats does the trick.

Some side notes.

The smells are pretty strong and they can make your eyes water so if you’re sensitive and have no mask and eye protection be warned because it makes it hard to put on the product. I didn’t mind because that’s part of the process and it’s normal but it could be a factor for you.

Step two and four are “glues” which help the product stay so if you leave them uncapped they will stick and make your life miserable if you aren’t careful. Also on a similar note be mindful when applying because you could apply some of the product on the cap making them stick and impossible to wipe off so try to use acetone to remove and scrape off the product after every use.

When applying step two make sure to cover ALL of the nail because if you don’t, product won’t stick and you’ll have spots missing. Again I’d recommend watching some tutorials which will help clarify a lot of what to do.

Overall I loved this product. It stays on perfectly and looks beautiful. I loved all the colors and have even ordered more. It is a little tough to use if you don’t know what you’re doing but if you have an idea it shouldn’t be too tough. I’ve had mine for about a month and a half and have had no issues with chipping or anything.


I DO NOT really know how to grade this medicated plaster because I believe the one that is sold in USA is a new formula with Camphor 3% and Menthol 5% that was distributed by the Solstice Medicine Company at Los Angeles, California. Therefore my 1 star rating is for this new formula. (4 stars for the original Chinese formula).  Many other Chinese medicated plasters such as the renowned 701 Dieda Zhentong Gao pain-easing plaster also went that route, being changed to new and basically useless formula.  Basically, many medical plasters for arthritis pain or relieving pain are now made of three main ingredient: camphor, menthol and methyl salicylate.  They only provide temporary relief and IMHO do not justify their exorbitant high prices.  Interesting, I ordered one can of this forgetting about this change and actually received one can of this in old formual that was made by Guangzhou Medicines and Health Products in China.  I almost used all of them.  The old formula is much better because it was made of 11 Chinese herbs that work much better and provide longer relief than this new formula.  You may be lucky enough to get one with old formula from one of Amazon's market vendors (especially it they are located in China or Hong Kong) but that is no guarantee.  Your other best bet is to find them in eBay.  I actually believe the 701 (see above) that was made by Guangzhou Baiyuanshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co in China is a much better and economical product because it is a much bigger roll at similar price and made with Chinese herbs (again ones sold in USA is in new formula).  Better yet if you go to the TSEMPORIUM site, there are tons of medical plasters that actually work much better in relieving arthritis pain and muscle pain, just make sure they were made with Chinese herbs and not with those three ingredients mentioned here - camphor, menthol and Methyl salicylate (a few with exceeding high % of these 3 ingredients may provide with better reliefs but you would be at your own risk using them, be warned)  My wife has very sensitive skin and she always had allergic reactions to these Chinese medical plasters made with Chinese herbs.  Therefore, you should never leave them on you skins for more than 8 hours and should always check with medical professionals before using any of them.  I myself found taking two of these Tart Cherry capsules everyday works magic for my arthritic knee :
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QG6QKFC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
plus using cold gel pack for my knee twice daily:
https://www.amazon.com/Elasto-Gel-Hot-Cold-Wrap/dp/B000S5GKHY/ref=sr_1_6?crid=24ZALWL72JM7F&keywords=elasto+cold+gel+pack+for+knee&qid=1642957535&sprefix=ealsto+cold+gel+pack+for+knew%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-6
I am now almost 80% normal after taking all these useless prescriptions and shots that made my knee worse.
Amazon.com has good prices on them and their customer service is similar bar none.

Good Luck to all!


Two of my outdoor 14 watt CFLs burned out. So I replaced them with these Phillips LED bulbs. I was not sure how well they would work, but they ended up working great and have the same brightness as my 14w CFLs.

Phillips usually puts accurate information on their lighting products (unlike many other bulb manufacturers). These are 3000k color temperature. Don't confuse color temperature (kelvin) with brightness (lumen). Incandescent bulbs are usually about 2700k, where daylight is 5000-5500k which is a true white light. That spaceship blue light you typically see with LEDs is about 6000k and above. 6000k is not anywhere near a natural light color.

A 60 watt incandescent bulb relates to the brightness (lumen) of a 14w CFL bulb. LED wattage does not have a direct lumen comparison to incandescent or CFL bulbs because the light emitting diodes in LED bulbs come in many different variations. The lumen scale is the proper way to judge brightness between all of them. Here is a chart for comparison:
40 watt incandescent = about 450 lumens
60 watt incandescent = about 800 lumens
75 watt incandescent = about 1,100 lumens
14 watt CFL = about 800 lumens
15 watt CFL = about 830 lumens
This Phillips (424895) 10.5 watt LED bulb = 800 lumens (180 degree light spread)
Phillips (409904) 12.5 watt LED bulb = 800 lumens (330 degree light spread)
Phillips (423244) 10.5 watt L-Prize LED bulb = 940 lumens (330 degree light spread, close to 70 watt incandescent equivalent)

At the time of this writing, a 10.5 watt LED that puts out 800 lumens, like this bulb does, is pretty darn good.

I am not sure if these bulbs are rated for outdoor use, but I have them installed outdoors where my non-outdoor rated compact florescent light (CFL) bulbs were installed. Both the CFLs and this LED light have worked great in our northern temperature ranges of 90 degrees to -3 degrees Fahrenheit. We also have high humidity.

I have these bulbs set up on an automatic timer switch. It leaves the lights on for about 9 hours a night for 7 days a week. Even in the cold, they light-up instantaneously; where the CFLs needed about 15 minutes to get at full brightness. My CFLs lasted for 4 years in this environment, so I hope these LED bulbs will last for 6 to 7 years.

The size of this LED bulb is perfect as an incandescent replacement because it is the same size.

The only negative I have about these bulbs is the narrow spread of light. Because of the long base, it leaves only half of a dome to disperse light to only about a 180 degree angle. I would prefer a 300 degree spread to shed more light around the area. If you want a greater dispersion of light, then get the other kind of Phillips bulbs since they are designed with more rounded domes:
[[ASIN:B007RKVT4C Philips 423244 10-Watt 60-Watt L-Prize Award Winning LED Light Bulb]]
[[ASIN:B00APTS030 Philips 425264 12-watt A19 LED Household Daylight Light Bulb, Dimmable]]

I bought these on sale for about $27 a pair, so I am very happy with them for the price. I really like their performance in my outdoor setting, so I will buy more for the other fixtures.

I would have given it five stars if it had a wider spread of light. 4.5 stars is more appropriate.


My oldest child has been horribly motion sick in cars since he was 6 months old. Nothing we did helped. If he was in the car for more than 10 minutes, he'd lose it. When he turned 2, we started him on Dramamine. The Dramamine has worked for years, but it's not exactly convenient. It takes an hour to kick in for him before he can get in the car, or he'll throw it up. And he needs it every 3.5-4 hours, instead of the usual 4-6 hours, so he hits his daily limit faster than normal. And they are DISGUSTING, so it can be a battle to even get him to take them.

He's now 9 and that's been our routine for 7 years. I saw these things and figured they were worth a shot since we've tried everything else.

Today we took a 1.5 hour drive to a nearby lake for a day in the sun. He put these glasses on (along with a pair of Seabands on his wrists) and we hit the road. By the 30 minute mark, I became cautiously optimistic. By the hour mark, I became hopeful. And when we pulled into the park, I was in shock. He hasn't made a trip like that without puking unmedicated since he was 6 months old!!

For the trip home, I feared it was a fluke. I spent the first half hour expecting his usual "uhoh, I need to throw up" followed by instantaneous vomit. But no, he was drifting in and out of consciousness due to exhaustion from swimming for hours. At the hour mark, I got excited. He was awake at that point and calmly staring out the window. And when we rolled into the garage, I could have cried with joy. 3 hours of driving within 12 hours, completely unmedicated, and not even a funny tummy.

I don't honestly know if it was the Seabands, these glasses, or a combination of the two, but I know I'll be buying more sets so there is a "kit" in every vehicle.

This changes how we live our lives. We can be spontaneous and just go places. I don't need alarms to remind me to give him his next dose. I don't need to worry about forgetting to buy more when he's running low. And he doesn't need to stomach those nasty pills anymore.

We are planning an 8 hour drive to Disney World this winter and I was incredibly worried about how it was going to work with him. Plus the rides! Now I'll just put a band on these glasses so they don't fly off and he can wear them on the rides that could cause him to get sick. The relief I feel is unbelievable.

TRY THESE!! I know they don't work for everyone, but for our family, they are a blessing.

I will say, my ONE criticism is that they come in that case that is pictured, but they are shoved in there so tightly that the frames are bent at a wonky angle and can pinch the nose a bit. They are more concave then straight. I've been trying to bend them back and the kid says he can do the same when they start to feel pinchy and it helps for awhile, but I do wish it wasn't an issue because these things are a godsend. This issue isn't bad enough to stop me from buying more though!!


After only one week on the product, here are the positive benefits I have noticed so far:
Lowered appetite (Will this lead to weight loss? Too soon to say)
Less desire for sweets
Beautiful skin!!! (It took about 5 days until I really started to see the skin benefits.)
Healing of acne and skin issues (even on parts of the body that I don't put the cream on.)
Sleep very well at night
Waking up refreshed in the morning often before my alarm clock with no tiredness.
Greatly lowered anxiety.
Mood more stable and relaxed
Been in a good mood all week.
Slight improvement to concentration
Slight improvement to vision
Dried cracked feet are healing
I see a few new hairs coming in on my scalp (dark and thick) - too soon to say but hoping this will help with my thinning hair issues.
Reduced PMS symptoms
My neck, shoulders, back, and knee joints feel more flexible and I have more range of movement.  (Haven't felt this pain-free and relaxed since I was a teenager.)

Negative side effects:
My thyroid swelled up so it felt uncomfortable to swallow. (Taking Selenium stopped this side effect.)
Mild runny nose. (This went away after day 2.)
Increased need to drink water.  If I don't drink water when needed, it makes me cough.
Increased trips to the bathroom to get rid of water. (Averaging about once every 1-2 hours)
Some mild headaches (Had about 3 this week.  Pretty mild and did not last long so did not have to take pain relievers.)

I looked up other experiences online of people who take Iodine and those mild negative side effects are normal.  That's where I found out how important it is to ensure you're getting some Selenium also while taking this product if your diet is not naturally high in selenium.  The side effects have been mild and the positive benefits have been way beyond what I expected so I plan to keep taking this product.  Please do your own research.  If you already have a diet high in Iodine (which is rare but possible) then this would not be a beneficial product for you to take.  Iodine and Selenium are needed in your diet but they can be overdosed on which has bad health effects so do your research and never take more than the recommended amounts on the product containers.  Be careful and discuss it with your medical professional.

I've been using this Iodine cream per directions on the label for 1 week now.  This is powerful stuff so do not use more than recommended.  I also take it with 100 mcg of Selenium (L-selenomethionine) which for me stopped a couple of negative side effects at the beginning so if you have any side effects consider adding a little Selenium.  I also take a very expensive high-quality multi-vitamin with minimum RDA of Iodine and Selenium however I've taken those for years so am sure they are unrelated to the positive benefits I've seen on this product.  Nothing else has changed in my life other than taking this Iodine cream and some added Selenium so all the good effects are from taking this product.

I paid for this product with my own money.  Haven't received any free products from the sellers.  If I continue to see more positive effects or any negative effects, I'll try to remember to come back to update this review.


There are a lot of keychain pill carriers for sale on Amazon. The reason I picked this one over the others is that it is not too big to easily carry on my keychain AND not too small to carry some bigger pills. It also looked durable.

Pros:
This thing is about half an inch longer and around 1/5 of in inch wider diameter than the keychain pill container you can pick up at CVS. And that is a very good size for those of us who have to carry around larger pills. I can now carry four or five of the larger pills with me instead of two, and there's still room left over for about four or six medium sized pills or even more small pills.

The slightly larger diameter is great too. My old CVS pill carrier lid happened to be the exact perfect inner diameter to sometimes get an average sized gel capsule stuck inside it. The pill would often be stuck so tight I would have to dig it with my keys, which would occasionally break the capsule, causing tiny spheres of medication to go everywhere. Yuck!

But that's not the case with this pill carrier! No capsules or pills stuck in the lid, at least no pills that I take.

It also feels nice and solid. I have dunked it in the sink enough times to be confident it is waterproof.

So, why only four stars?

Cons:

The main issue: the way the top is threaded is a bit subpar, at least with the one I got, which I don't know is typical.

When screwing the lid back on it's a little bit of a hassle to line the lid up perfectly with the body to get the threads started. Also, the threads squeak and sometimes bind, making me paranoid I'm cross threading the lid. A little olive oil on the threads mostly took care of the squeaking and binding. I'm not sure how often I'll have to re-apply to keep the threads feeling kinda-sorta smooth with only a few squeaks.

*****  BTW, if you lube the threads like me DO NOT use WD-40 or some other oil not safe for consumption. Non food oils will no doubt "work" better, but no matter how carefully you apply that oil some if it is going to end up on your pills, and then in you.  *****

Overall, I'm concerned that sooner or later I'm going to screw up this pill carrier by cross threading the lid.

Maybe the lid thread issue has to do with the titanium metal-- though I doubt it.

Maybe I just got one with improperly machined threads.

Also, the lid's O-ring looks really thin. It could be fine and last a good long while, or it could end up tearing after a few months of regular use. I don't know, having had the canister for only a couple of weeks. I'll probably post a follow-up review six months or so from or this posting. If the O-ring does tear, I hope I can find another at a hardware store.

Finally, I wish this pill container was just a tiny bit larger still-- say 5 or 6 mm longer and maybe an extra 2 or 3 mm in diameter. That would be make it enough to make it even more useful while still not so large it would be a hassle to keep on my keychain. With the current size I can ALMOST-- but not quite-- fit six of my large pills along with six of my medium capsules in it. If I could do that it would be perfect for me as I have to take two of both kinds of pill with my meals, and sometimes I have to be on the go all day.


[[VIDEOID:178d9028cdb8022118b36797346ac095]] Purchased this for my 94 year-old mother who has recently had 3 falls. Was VERY UNHAPPY with the company when trying to set up service and to activate. When I first received the unit, I tested the unit following the directions in the booklet. A recording said that the device had successfully connected and the device was working. (see video). I had not even activated the unit yet. When I called to activate, I asked about the recording and was told that if it was actually connected I would have been connected to a real person - that the unit was not working (even though the recording said it was). I felt the recording was VERY MISLEADING - if my mother had tested it, she would have thought it was connected and working and would  have thought she did not need to call to activate it - this could have been a matter or life and death if she tried to use it during an emergency and it wasn't even connected. After giving my and my mother's information over the phone, I  was told the unit would be activated in 20 minutes, and I could test it then. When I tested it, I got the same recording, saying it was successfully connected and working. However, no person ever came on. I tried pushing the button for assistance (as if it were an emergency) and the unit said it had not been activated.
I then called customer service and was told it WAS activated and to try the test again. I did so while the representative was on the line - and he was able to hear the recording saying it was successfully connected and working. However, it was NOT activated and working as no live person came on the line. He put me on hold for a minute and then came back and said it was NOT yet activated, but the activation was pending. I told him the other representative had told me activation would take place in 20 minutes, and this representative then told me it would take 24 - 48 hours to activate!!!! So basically the unit was useless at that point. Also, I had been told so much incorrect information at that point that I was ready to cancel the service. I decided to wait until the unit was activated to see how it worked. IT DIDN'T!  After 24 hours, I tested the unit again, and it said that the cell service was not good and a connection could not be made. I moved to another location in the house and tried pushing the button as if it were an emergency. I got the same recording saying the cell service was not good and to try another location.  About 3 minutes later, while I was in the same location, and without pressing the button again, a live representative came on the line asking if I needed assistance.
During the activation of the device, I was given different information and incorrect information. Then once the unit was activated, it did not work and then did work when I was in the same location. There were so many things wrong with this entire process, from the first message saying it was working (when it wasn't) to the misinformation about whether the unit was activated and how long it would take, to the actual unit not working when the button was pressed. I would never trust this unit as an alert system for my mother or anyone! A person could push the button and lie there dying while waiting for "assistance" that they thought was on the way - while the entire time the system wasn't even working! I am returning this unit and canceling the service!


(Of course, people being treated for sugar control problems should notify their doctor first if taking these natural supports because they can modify prescription needs--possibly lessening doses and therefore lessoning side effects--but of course medical supervision may be needed. Above all, be gradual. Do not suddenly take a lot at once!)

There are a lot of natural pills available for blood sugar control. I do not have a medical condition but I get sugar-shocked very easily and have tried most natural supports. Pills are convenient and helpful, perhaps more important than making teas because you are more certain to take the pills daily. However regardless of your level of discipline, there is a special feeling from taking fresh tea made from fenugreek or neem--whether daily or occasionally.

Also note that some natural supports for blood sugar may cause heavy-handed lowering of blood sugar levels. This is not the case with neem or fenugreek. In mild doses at least, these can be equally helpful for high or low blood sugar. And hypoglycemia or "low blood sugar" is now recognized to be a pre-diabetic phase, which perhaps is more accurately described as "irregular blood sugar." Hypoglycemics and diabetics both need to cut down on sugar and sugar sources including sweet fruits.

And blood sugar control is key to just about every health condition and health maintenance. According to holistic neurologist Dr. South the more sugar in the blood the less energy reaches the eyes and brain, due to the excessive insulin which may produced but for which there is insufficient reception.

I.e., everyone who is getting older is getting less efficient at handling sugars and more susceptible to mild or severe complications related to glaucoma, diabetes and dementia--all directly related to blood sugar control.

On the other hand, a lot of people tend to emphasize one thing only for blood sugar control, like cinnamon, which is good but can be harsh in large doses. It makes sense to take moderate doses of a number of different things. This gives you added "synergy" as well as reducing the effect of the "law of diminishing returns."

However I am not going by scientific data so much as by the special feeling I get when occasionally taking neem or fenugreek tea. These can be taken alone or with mild novelty teas such as "lemon zinger." However I find that it is best not to mix several sugar-control herbs such as neem, fenugreek or cinnamon. Also you really should try this alone to get the feel for it.

Neem is bitter and several ayurvedic sources suggest to boil it which makes it ghastly. I really find it is best just to drop 1-2 teaspoons in a cup, add boiling water, steep and drink. This is bitter but you will not only get to tolerate it, but to enjoy it for the feeling of calm it gives you after, which can perhaps be described as the exact opposite of "sugar shock."

Neem is also a great flu-chaser. As you probably know, neem has so many benefits that it is called "a pharmacy in a tree."

Fenugreek is available in tea bags. ([[ASIN:B001GCTU4I Click here for Alvita Tea Bags, Fenugreek Seed, 30 tea bags (Pack of 3)]].) However Neem is only available as a loose leaf. The ideal of course is for it to be organic. This is the good stuff but drink it don't smoke it.


I was really excited to get this scale and start my new video fitness blog today. Unfortunately, it's broken. I guess I should have bought it a month ago, but I assumed it would work out of the box.

  The first thing you notice when you take it out is the build quality and aesthetics are exquisite. It seems really solid and well made, with a smooth glass top that would fit in elegantly with any bathroom. They're available in black and in white. I actually wanted the white more, but the rounded spots where you put your feet are actually off-white, like a cream color - which you can't see in any photo on the site but is really apparent in person. You can see it a bit in this photo: [...]
Also, the digital display on the white one is a cheap-looking black-on-grey that just smacks of 'original Gameboy', compared to the sexy light blue-on-black of the black model.

  Setting it up was an exercise in futility. After 40 minutes of trying, I was ready to pull my hair out.
First off, know that YOU CANNOT SET IT UP WITH A WIRED COMPUTER. If you're hooked up via an ethernet cable, you need to switch to a wireless device like a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or newer desktop with wifi. This is because you'll be asked to switch from your regular wifi network to a temporary "Aria" wifi network (the scale itself acts like another computer in the network), and then back again. I wish this weren't necessary, but since I got the thing to interact with my smartphone it wasn't a huge deal.

  From my Android smartphone, I navigated to the setup page on the Fitbit website and followed the simple, direct instructions on the site PRECISELY. I did this many times. I can connect to the Aria wifi network in my smartphone wifi settings, but NOT in the list of available networks on the scale setup page. The scale itself reads "networks detected" at first, and finally "wifi err". I should note that my wireless network works perfectly with my Chromebook, smartphone, and my housemates' devices.

  I tried many things which didn't work. Finally, I contacted Fitbit. They got back to me in under 24 hours, which was nice, and let me know that it was pretty cut and dry: "wifi err" on the device means a hardware malfunction; there is no ambiguity there. The nice support agent gave me two options - I could return the unit myself and get a new one at the Best Buy I purchased it at, or I could keep my current scale and they'd mail me a new one, free of charge. I thought that showed great integrity and customer service, although it should not have happened in the first place. I asked whether this happens a lot with these scales and he said "much more than you'd think".

  Why not just use the scale for my weight and body composition, you ask? Without saving your user profile to the scale - which requires communicating to the Aria servers - it only gives you your weight and says you're a Guest user. A $20 scale can show my weight just the same.

CONCLUSION: First impression was great, except I got a lemon. I can't draw a fair conclusion as I don't know how many units are broken out of the box. I'm looking forward to getting a new one and amending my rating. For now, it's 0 stars for not working, 2 stars for great style and design and great customer service.


Edited: November 6th, 2014 -- I replied to a comment today, so thought I would give quick update on how Daosin is working for me.

I still love this stuff!! I take it every day still and probably will until they figure out a way to fix the histamine intolerance permanently.

As I stated in original review I use a lot, I still do, but it works for me and I am worth it. My sanity is worth it. It does not work on food allergies, it works on histamine intolerance.

I'll state again, the best advice I can give is to check with your doctor first. They may not narrow it down immediately, but they can eliminate some things. I got lucky in that my doctor has the same problem and she told me to try this. I wouldn't have if she hadn't told me to.

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Love this stuff! As I've gotten older, I've found that foods I have eaten all my life, are now causing problems. My problems were hives. Chocolate, tomatoes, bananas, peanut butter, hot dogs, parmesan cheese, and so much more. I didn't know what the heck was going on. I knew I had latex allergies, but these new problems had me stymied. I was at the doctor for an unrelated problem, and casually asked could I now be allergic to certain foods, because I had done some home testing because of hives I started getting.  My doctor recommended Daosin to try, it was something she herself took for the same problem. Told me to read up on histomine intolerance. She takes 3 before bedtime, and it works for her. I tried that, didn't have great result. So, I tried per instructions on bottle. A little better, but still had problems. So I tested. For me, I have found taking 1 in the morning when I wake up, and then  1-2 each meal, depending on what I am eating (if tomato based- I always take 2), sometimes nothing. It's not cheap, but for me it is absolutely worth every penny. I got hives on a daily basis. I am ecstatic to say I have been hive free for 3 months now. It took me about a solid week and half to notice any difference. This seems to be a good balance for me. And if I want a Mountain Dew or to eat a handful of peanuts, or maybe grab a tomato just picked off the vine to snack on, I take an extra pill (they are actually capsules) and I am good to go. Absolutely, being able to eat the foods I want to is awesome. But I can do that by taking Benedryl (dye-free). The greatest difference is, with Daosin, I don't go to sleep. One Benedryl knocks me out. I am thrilled my doctor told me about Daosin, I just wish I had asked sooner, could have saved myself a couple of years of misery. As I said, it's not cheap, I go through anywhere between 2-3 bottles a month. But I am worth it and my sanity is worth it. No more hives, no more wanting to skin myself with my fingernails because of the itching. Amazing. I'll be honest, no way would I have even tried this if my Doctor hadn't recommended as well as told me she herself took it. Natural or not, I am biggest weanie when it comes to taking medicines, especially if I've never heard of it before. ;-) Talk to your doctor, get their advice. That's my tip before you try anything.


My BFF was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, aka policeman's heel. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It causes pain and inflammation that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.  It's aggravated by long periods of standing or after getting up from a seated position.  It is also common in runners and overweight people.

My BFF is a runner, part-time photographer that walks around A LOT, in addition to working at a desk job. He complained of constant heel pain while we went out on our runs. So as a BFF, I did some research and find several foot compresses that help alleviate the pain caused by plantar fasciitis. I came across the Plantar Fasciitis Therapy Wrap by Neo Compress and was impressed by the description online. I immediately ordered them so he could give them a try.

Upon receiving them, I noted they looked very small out of the packaging.  I was concerned they may not fit him. However, they stretch to fit. He immediately tried them on and kept them on throughout the day. He even went on a run using them.

According to my BFF, the Plantar Fasciitis Therapy Wrap by Neo Compress felt really nice on the feet. They were easy to put on and comfortable. They have a perfect amount of tightness while providing tons of support.  The material feels breathable.  He really liked that his toes were open.  He said his feet don't get hot because his toes aren't covered up.  He pretty much forgot he had them on.

His feet do not swell like they used to and don't feel achy. They helped keep the arch supported reducing the pain on his feet. The nice thing about these compression sleeves is that they can be worn alone while at home or under socks while running or just out and about.

Benefits of wearing the Plantar Fasciitis Therapy Wrap by Neo Compress:
* Alleviates foot pain, while providing ankle and heel arch support
* Provides the perfect level of support to every region of the foot
* Offers sturdiness and stability to your foot with a snug fit, while still allowing for full range of motion.
* Improves flexibility and endurance for runners and athletes
* Promotes quicker muscle recovery, better oxygen circulation helps reduce lactic acid build up.
* With shock absorbent support, these heel protection prevents heel spurs and plantar fasciitis.
* Comfortable design, providing open toes to keep sweat away and feet dry and cool
* Versatile, can be worn alone or under socks
* Breathable, produced with anti bacterial material to reduce odor and itch
* Machine washable
* Great value

The compression foot sleeves seem to be made from good quality material and appear to be durable.

Although I received these Plantar Fasciitis Therapy Wrap by Neo Compress at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased honest review, this doesn't affect my five star rating for it. I rely heavily on reviews before buying products so I personally like to be honest when reviewing items myself!  Given the review provided by my BFF, I  would recommend it to family and friends. My BFF also gives it two FEET up!!! ;)

If at any time I find the product does not live up to the initial review, I will update my review to reflect my findings.

Hope you found my review to be helpful. If so, please click on the yes below ;)
Thank you!


Delivery / Packaging

I purchased the travel size to test it out, as I need specialty detergent for a small set of silk, and cotton fabrics.

Being a small item, this was item was placed with several others in a communal box. The delivery was on-time and hassel free. The box arrived undamaged. Shutout to the delivery team for doing such a good job.

The item itself was placed in a medium-thick plastic bag with an advertisement and a coupon. The top of the bottle leaked a bit.

Overall, 6/10 for packaging. I would have preferred to not have recieved any additional advertisements or offers. As a millenial, I do everything electronically. An email or text with an offer would have been better. Simply to elimate paper waste and make using a coupon more efficient for online or in-person purchased.

I also disliked the use of a plastic bag. Obviously, it's to act as a barrier in case of spills. My suggestion to the company is to create a stronger seal and cap instead. Also, using a wax-lined, recycled, unbleached cardboard box instead of a plastic bag would have been better. At least that way the packaging can be compostable.

Basically, 3 pieces (1 plastic bag and 2 pieces of paper) ended up in a landfill for nothing. So I would like to see the company making improvements to change this dynamic.

Contents:

The detergent itself is fairly decent. It has a very faint smell that's hardly noticeable. The soap is not concentrated, and somewhat thin. A few drops does not lather particularly well. It takes roughly a third of the bottle to create any foam.

I used this to handwash vintage kimono silk. In a separate batch, I also washed a set of pure cotton fabrics (printed and dyed). I didn't notice any damages to the silk or brocade. The cotton remained intact, no visible shrinkage. No color fade. None of the items had any visible residue left over. I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't any scent remaining after drying. I don't have any allergies or skin sensitivity, so I enjoy a vibrant fragrance.

Overall, the detergent gets 7/10. It does the job. However, I think it's over-hyped. The website and the presentation make the product seem more high-end than it actually is. I feel like the price is less to do with the quality of the product itself, but more to do with keeping up with production costs. Since the product is made in the United States, the operation costs are greater. The consistency was also a bit disappointing. It's marketed as being concentrated, but it has very little viscosity.

However, it gets a 10/10 for being cruelty free. Absolutely no animal testing. They get my respect and my thanks for that one.

Another 10/10 for not using caustic chemicals, or having a heavy fragrance. I may be disappointed, but they do market themselves as being good for people with allergies and sensitivities. So if you're someone who can't handle fragrance, this detergent is for you.

Final Thoughts:

Honestly, I don't know if I like it or not. I appreciate the thought and care the company has put into certain things. I think it's just okay. Not the best, not the worst. If I had to use it again, it would be only for specialty items. I don't think I would purchase this for my everyday needs.

I do think this is a good option for people who are really struggling to find a detergent that won't make them break out or sneeze or cause some kind of reaction.


First of all, let me say that this wasn't as painful as I had been expecting. Not comfortable but definitely tolerable. This took a while to ship to me, so I had plenty of time to grow out the hair on my legs to give it a test run. Perhaps I let my hair get a little too long because even though this definitely removed most of the hair on my ankles and calves, it didn't give me a smooth result at all. I think it broke some of the hairs close to the skin, causing some stubble that the epilator couldn't pull out with more passes.

 It did come with directions but they were pretty basic. Nothing mentioning the desired starting length of hair before using. I did no preparation before using. Unboxed it and gave it a go.

My skin is pretty dry and flaky from the winter air. As I was using it, I could see my dry skin flaking off with the plucked hairs. It took many passes to get both legs (knee to ankle done). Took about 15 minutes. The after result was really ashy skin that was pretty itchy with some minor redness at some of the follicles.

 I will attempt to use this again after a hot shower and good exfoliation to see if I achieve a better result. I did give my legs another pass over the stubble left behind with the shaver head and that didn't make anything any smoother.  I did use it on my partner's back of neck and it did remove hair but he flinched a few times from the shaver head grabbing and pulling a few of the longer hairs. After a few passes, he ran and refused to allow me to test the product on him any further.

The product itself is not junk but it's not high quality either. The clear covers for each head don't fit snugly and fall off easily. The box it came in is really basic, nothing you would want to keep to store the device, attachments, brush and charging cable in. It did arrive already charged. I ran it for about 20-30 minutes and did not notice any slowing down or lag in the motor.

So far, I don't think that this will replace shaving for me but instead will be another tool in my hair removal arsenal. I have noticed that my legs have remained mostly hair free after using it. I haven't had to shave again in the week after using this.

 I feel as this might be a cheaper, less effective epilator than other more expensive models, but can't say for certain as this is the first I've tried. Inexpensive way to see if you can tolerate this method of hair removal to see if purchasing a better unit is worth your time/expense. I don't have the nerve to try this on my bikini area but will attempt it on my armpits after a warm shower to see if I can tolerate it.

I will continue using this but when I come across a higher quality product, I will definitely be upgrading and passing this budget epilator along to my daughter for her to try before purchasing one for herself.

UPDATE: I attempted to use this on my armpits. While the pain factor was tolerable on my legs, I could not withstand the pain it caused while using it on my underarms. However, I came back to give this product one more star. Since using this product on my legs, I have not needed to shave my legs whatsoever. I'm due to give my legs a touch up soon, but I am tickled with how long my hairless legs have lasted. It took a while to do both legs the first time but with how long the results have lasted, I've saved myself so much time and effort in the long run. It's a very worthwhile investment.


There are very few too-good-to-be-true things in life that in fact do turn out to be true. But this is one of those products. I have only used this product for one day, yet I am reviewing it due to the dramatic overnight results.

I had a severe respiration problem that was getting progressively worse lately. Almost any toxin/allergen in the air puts me on my back starving for oxygen. I actually had to phone 911 a few weeks ago to get some oxygen when a few wisps of smoke from a distant forest fire wafted into my neighborhood. Contemporary medicine has provided no solutions. The few days leading up to trying Miracle II Neutralizer were the worst yet, and I was running out of options. Then a friend showed up at my doorstep with a gallon sized container of this product. To make a long story short I started drinking 6oz of the liquid every 4 hours. When I awoke the following morning I was breathing near normal. By that evening respiration was completely normal. Needless to say, this product's name is not exaggerated.

Testing* later revealed that this is indeed a highly concentrated product and is actually as unbelievably inexpensive as it is unbelievably effective. My health practitioner determined that merely 4 drops of the solution in 6oz of tap water is equivalent to taking a straight 6oz of the product.

Also, be reminded that the FDA places severe restrictions on what makers of products such as these can claim about their efficacy. Thankfully forums such as Amazon reviews tell what the manufacturer of Miracle II cannot. And now I've told you my story. In an age of a population with decaying health, and a medical industry co-opted by the pharmaceutical industry, citizens need to inform each other in such forums as these that there are indeed alternatives to expensive (and harmful) prescription pills and operations.

* I use Applied Kinesiology for determining efficacy of food and supplements. In twenty plus years I've found it to be the single best diagnostic tool available. In the hands of the right practitioner (that's the key) one can derive answers to questions such as: "What is the correct dose of Miracle II Neutralizer?". In other reviews I've elaborated on this science.

Reviews of other great supplements and remedies on sold on Amazon:
* Super Green food supplement
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1NDIZDWP080A7/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

Spirulina Powder
[[ASIN:B0039ITKR4 Nutrex Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica 16 Ounce]]

Electrolyte Supplement
http://www.amazon.com/review/R18A5D85F99FYV/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

Traumeel Pain Relief Ointment (homeopathic)
http://www.amazon.com/review/R13LL1AU24AEDF/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

Poison Oak relief (homeopathic)
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3LDE89MJ83HQ6/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

XO mold and pathogen killer
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3OKJ4DCUFAP1W/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

Eleuthero tea
http://www.amazon.com/review/RUMO9NE7BQZ1B/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

Other great products that I haven't reviewed yet

Silver Biotics (non-toxic colloidal silver alternative)
[[ASIN:B0013664GE Silver Biotics Immune System Support]]

Grapefruit Seed extract (universal "cure all")
Liquid form: [[ASIN:B0002JHZO8 Grapefruit Seed Extract Liquid Concentrate]]

Pill form:
[[ASIN:B000I4C0H4 Grapefruit Seed Extract 100 Tablet]]


Before requesting this scissors I read many audits on comparable items with respect to scissors to use on felines. I was searching for a scissors that was sheltered (trims the hair not the skin), tranquil, light weight, simple to hold and handle, had great controls, and would take a shot at my 16 year old long hair feline (for the most part Persian) while bringing about him minimal measure of inconvenience. Given his age and declining wellbeing, "Z" had quit prepping himself a couple of months back and declined to give me a chance to attempt to keep him prepared since his skin had turned out to be exceptionally touchy. To date, I am exceptionally satisfied with these scissors. I would have given them 5 stars with the exception of that the connections for hair length don't chip away at his jacket. Thusly, I need to give him an alternate route. However "Z" is not persuaded this scissors is sufficiently tranquil with the exception of when it is off and out of his sight,, it is an enormous change over my boisterous Oster. (Likewise Oster's exceptional feline sharp edge I had as of late requested would not slice through any of "Z's" fine undercoat.) The Ecoastal charges rapidly and holds the charge well. It is light weight and simple to move, and makes an astonishing showing with regards to experiencing "Z's" skin tight tangled undercoat hair that is as fine as down. (I did this procedure by drawing closer the mat from various sides and delicately evacuating it a little at once which guaranteed that I didn't cut the skin when he squirmed around.) Unlike the remarks left by a few other feline proprietors, I can't say however that "Z" loved any part of the procedure or the three uses from that point forward. As an elderly creature who has extremely touchy skin and I'm certain has PTSD from the vet various visits and shaves he got throughout the most recent two years, he abhors any scissors and this one is not a special case. The first occasion when I utilized it on him, he attempted to chomp the scissors and me until I turned it off. I then immediately acknowledged he was going to should be wrapped in a towel (with his face and a portion of his neck revealed) to be shaved so that neither he nor I would be harmed. Once toweled, I shaved a large portion of his body aside from his tail, face and mane. To guarantee he didn't overheat while wrapped in the towel, I just shaved him for just 3-4 minutes on end and afterward discharge them to circled and chill. In spite of every one of my endeavors to make this procedure middle of the road, he shouted, snarled, and murmured the whole time. There was no persuading him this was for his advantage. What was astounding however was when every one of the mats were gone and his long thick body coat, he appeared to be much more satisfied. By the following day, he quit lying on my bed throughout the day and started getting up and strolling and additionally circling the house. My theory is the tangled hair that he wouldn't permit me to evacuate, pulled on his skin and hurt so he had begun constraining his developments. I just wish I had thought about this scissors months before I obtained it. It is really great to have possessed the capacity to expel his tangled coat without harming him. Presently I simply need to make sense of how to shave him without the extra clasp on cutting edges so I can leave a more extended coat on him with winter drawing nearer.


i wanted to write about this, because i  read reviews and  maybe a lot of others do,too. This probably applies to all the products made like htis, with the straps you have to pull around and  attach (velcro) on the shoulder straps in the front.  i  felt this would help me, I tend to slouch and my back is tired and  aches.  I received it yesterday, and took me awhile to figure it out, the directions are simple, but  for some reason i thought the adjustment straps went around the waist.  looking at the pictures I figured out they go up the  shoulder straps in front.  Then, i got it on but couldn't reach the straps in the back to pull it tighter.  if i were thinner (my chest isn't over 50'  it says it fits  50'hest)  and did more yoga, i could probably reach the ends of the straps in back.  There is no one else here to  do it for me.  i gave up last night and this morning took2 long strips of  material and sewed them tightly to each end of the adjustment straps, (wrapped the thread  around the material and strap tightly to hold it ) so i could pull it around and tie it in the front, instead.  This worked fine, and as soon as I did it, the pain in my back started to fade.  I am giving this 5 stars because it does work, and it looks like the more expensive ones, that work the same way, and it's me, I am not  thin and flexible enough to grab the adjustment straps in back and pull them up on the shoulder straps  like it's supposed to be used.  Even if i got one that  came around  in the front, instead of on the shoulders, it still might not be easy to grab the  straps in the back to pull them around. unless they were very long, like how i  fixed this one.  They seem like they are made for  thin, flexible people, or for someone with  help. (you can't put the adjustment straps on before putting it on,  it has to open up to get the arms in).  other than this, it has possibilities.  i'm  attempting to lose weight, and maybe when i do,  i will be ble to use it the way it's meant to.  Though i'm also hoping it will help m back and i won't need it at some point.  it does make my back feel better.<br />[ I am editing this because after awhile how i had the pieces of material to tie around my waist attached to the  straps,  didn't stay on good. I then made  a slip knot in the long strip of fabric, and  put the strap of the brace in this, pulling it tight so it closed up on it and wouldn't slip off. On both sides. Now I can  get hold of the straps in back of me (the material I attached) and pull them around in front  and tie at my waist.  As I said, I think a thinner  more agile person wouldn't need to do this and could use it the way it  is.  as i lose weight do yoga,I hope I will be at that point sometime. But it does make my back feel much better and is soft and comfortable to wear]


I found this to be an excellent product with a loud piercing sound that you could not sleep through. Since I was the only other person in the house, this was ideal when I was either in my own bedroom on the other side of the wall, or downstairs and in another room, or even yet another level further downstairs, in other words this was audible from level 1 to level 3. This alert *is* going to wake up anyone else in the house, in my opinion, unless their door is closed, they are a very heavy sleeper, their bedroom is far away, and maybe even then. Other reviewers have discussed how it is possible to muffle the sound by wrapping it in a towel or something, so it can be muted, but that was the last thing I was interested in.

The battery also lasts an extremely long time, something like a year or more of 24x7 use, and there is a highly visible blinking light to assure you the battery is still working (the light is small, and won't keep anyone awake).

This was some of the best money I've ever spent, allowing me to actually sleep in my own bed with absolute confidence I would be awakened no matter how deeply I was sleeping, and as exhausted as I was, I had begun to sleep very deeply without wanting to.

The instructions are very clear, just put the batteries in, adjust the mat under the sleeper, and hang the device on their doorknob or wherever - the cord beyween the mat and the alarm device was plenty long enough to be convenient. You can place the mat under the other person's shoulders, so that it goes off if their shoulders come off the mat (which is about a yard wide, so just rolling over on top of it will not trigger it), or you can place it under them lower down, around the middle of their ribs, so it is triggered only if they actually sit up. The device is sensitive and works immediately with no dangerous time lag, when pressure contact on the mat is removed. It does not go off if someone just rolls back and forth on it or shifts position. I experimented with the proper placement by lying on top of it myself, and adjusting its location to be under my ribs, so that it would go off when my shoulders got about 8" off the bed, as I was in the process of sitting up. It worked perfectly EVERY TIME.

I did not actually *use* the feature of the magnetic tether for detecting when someone sitting, gets up from a chair, but I did *test* it, and found it unobtrusive and lightweight to the sitting person, and extremely effective.

I said out loud to myself and to others, repeatedly, that this was the best money I'd ever spent in my life. I no longer had to sleep on the floor by the bed so I'd be physically stepped on and awakened, or on the floor in the hallway just outside the open door in the hopes I would hear activity and wake up in time, and no longer did I have to attempt to stay awake all night at the foot of the bed, in an uncomfortable chair, in case something happened.

This product was a miracle of relief to me, I have absolutely NO complaints about it, and only the HIGHEST praise.

It's simple to use, it works brilliantly, there is a reassuring light visible from at least 60 feet away (probably farther) so you know it's on, the light lets you know when the battery finally *does* begin to get weak, but the sound is still very loud and the device still works strongly for WEEKS after the "weak battery" light alert comes on, so there is NO concern about being surprised by it suddenly stopping working. I have nothing but the highest praise - and my very deepest gratitude - for this product.


Very sad to say I will be returning this. I bought a fitbit Charge HR previously and LOVE the product, and so I had thought that it made sense to purchase an Aria to complement and automatically track my weight and body fat. Despite having some hesitation based on the reviews here, I thought my experience might be different and so went ahead with the purchase (such a millennial). At first I was very pleased, as set-up was easy and the Aria easily connected with my WiFi network (**see note at the bottom as I did have some set up troubles independent of the scale itself). After setting up, I invited the other users who would be using the scale and it automatically detected them once they started using it.

After three weeks of use, i can confirm a few things: First, the readings are wildly inaccurate, even after the first few days of "break-in use". I followed all recommendations (storing flat, not moving the scale in between uses, measuring at the same time every day, etc, etc). The weight readings alone vary with each use (+/- 3 pounds on average). Literally stepping on the scale, taking a reading, stepping off, and repeating would yield large swings in weight, with NO OTHER CHANGES. Same was true with bodyfat %--swings of up to +/- 2% during the same measurement window. Now, I understand that body fat readings can vary with water weight, etc, but to have your actual measured weight vary that much on a digital scale is just unacceptable. Seriously, how did fitibit not get this right on a $120 scale? That's its basic, basic function. $15 scales from Target are more accurate.

Aside from inconsistent readings, the scale would also incorrectly categorize user readings. There are only 2 people using my scale--myself and my gf, and there are 50+ lbs separating us. On multiple occasions, I would get a notification on my phone from fitbit saying "congratulations on losing 50 lbs!". Fortunately it is easy to open the fitbit app, delete/re-categorize the inaccurate readings and have it resync, but the fact it would assume that I had lost 50 lbs in a day was frustrating. Note that when it miscategorized the user, it would then default into a mode where you would have to manually select the user for each use (until the readings were deleted), which again was frustrating.

The only things I can save to the positive are that 1) it had no problem connecting to my wifi; 2) the wifi range seems to be good (it was ~20 feet away from my router through a kitchen); 3) battery use is minimal; 4) the sync worked well, and 5) the integration with the fitbit app was nice.

Sadly, I cannot recommend this product and will be returning mine.

**Note on setup: Overall set up was relatively easy, but there is a problem with the user account set up for the Aria. Clearly, they have not integrated the back-ends. The issue is that I had set up my fitibit account with my facebook account, but when I tried to set up the Aria it asks for a fitbit username and password. Since I had used my fb account, I didn't have either, but obvi wanted to keep my prior data. I had to log on to the fitibit website using a computer, reset the password, create a new password, and then go through the Aria set up process again. This was additionally frustrating.


UPDATE 07/14/2014: I've been taking Hyland's Magnesium Phosphorica (aka Mag Phos) 6X along with the Carlson fish oil and it is EXTREMELY helpful in reducing my cramps. In fact, for some women, I wouldn't be surprised if your cramps completely disappear as a result of this combination.

WARNING (12/30/2012): Before reading below, please keep in mind that, according to the National Institutes of Health, 3,000 mg of fish oil or less is considered the "likely safe" amount. When first trying the fish oil, I accidentally took a little over that amount a few times. So, try to stick with the "likely safe" amount. The link to the NIH's fish oil page: [...]

I have very, very, VERY uncomfortable menstrual cramps (to the point where, during my "bad day," I have an "incapacitating" period that can last up to 5 hours and I curse my existence). After hours of research, I decided to try Carlson's fish oil as a last resort. Since I ordered the fish oil "late" in my cycle, I was only able to take 1 teaspoon of it for 8 days before my expected "bad day." (I took 2 teaspoons on the "bad day.")

When my "bad day" started, I actually wasn't sure that it had started because I was only mildly uncomfortable and my "incapacitating" period never really started! I still had to take some Aleve, but I didn't feel like overdosing like I usually do. LOL. The next day, I happily realized that that *was* my "bad day."

It seems like the fish oil substantially minimized my cramps and I only took it for a few days! And I have a pretty bad diet/sleep schedule/exercise schedule.

About the product: It's extremely easy to pour (there's a little funnel inside of the bottle) and it tastes delicious (a very "pure" and simple taste that reminds me of "Fruity Pebbles" cereal a little bit because of the very light lemon flavor). All you have to do is refrigerate it, have a teaspoon handy, and make sure to take it immediately before or after you eat something.

I'm going to see how my next period turns out, but I think it'll be the same or even better because I'll have more time to take it and I'm slowly improving my diet. I'll update my review after my next period.

So far, I totally recommend this product for minimizing menstrual cramps. It definitely can't hurt to try it. Make sure to get the "Lemon" flavor because I'm not sure how the "Orange" flavor tastes. (Orange-flavored products are usually hit or miss with me)

UPDATE 10/14/2012: I was right on the money. My recent period was even BETTER than the first one!!! This time I took TWO teaspoons per day a week before and on the day of my "bad day." My diet/sleep schedule was about the same because I've been super busy. Still had a little bit of cramping but, like before, I could function. Very rarely have I had a period like this without birth control. Again, if you have horrible menstrual cramps, I would HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this product.

If, for whatever reason, you can't buy this product, I also recommend eating sardines or salmon because, like this oil, they are high in omega-3 fatty acids. I like canned sardines in water. Leafy greens like spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, and mustard greens are also helpful.


This is the best tea tree oil (Melaleuca) product that I have ever used and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to try it!

I have lupus and it primarily affects my skin. I have been trying various essential oils and recipes to address my skin problems in a natural way because I do not like using steroid creams. After reading up on how good tea tree oil is for use as a first aid product, acne treatment and eczema treatment, I started using the oils at my local shopping center. The products there were okay, but I did not find the high level of success that others had documented so I started experimenting with the different brands of essential oils. By far, the New York Biology brand has been the best product that I have tried to date.

The first thing to note is that it smells stronger than most other brands I have tried. Tea tree oil has a very unique smell that is difficult to describe and not everyone will like it. It has a spicy, medicinal tone that I do like so it does not bother me. Because this product is so strong, as soon as I opened the bottle and took a sniff, it opened up my sinuses! Big plus! The good thing is that the scent can be adjusted by diluting the tea tree oil if you find the scent not to your liking.  I also liked that this product has a dropper that allows me to be very accurate with the placement of the product when used alone or when mixing it with other products.  Usually, it is suggested that you need to use a specific number of drops for various purposes and it is difficult to get the mixes exactly right when you do not use a dropper.

Next, the uses of tea tree oil are many. I have read several books and websites to discover which uses I was most interested in trying. I first tried it as aromatherapy using my diffuser. That worked great as a way to freshen the air. Then I used it in my vaporizer to help with congestion and stuffy sinuses and it decreased the amount of time it took for me to feel relief to about 10 minutes. I read that it could be used to keep cuticles healthy so I tried that this time and it did work. I developed a small pimple during the time I was testing the oil and so I was able to apply it at night before I went to sleep and when I woke up the pimple was gone. (Please note that it is recommended that you perform a skin test to determine if you can use the oil directly on your skin or if you need to mix it with a carrier oil. I do not mix mine unless I have a specific recipe that requires mixing.) I got a paper cut while going through my mail so I tried the tea tree oil on that and it quickly took away the stinging. I used the oil in my bath and it did help relax my muscles, but I found that if I combined tea tree oil, epsom salt and lavender in a really warm bath, I got the biggest bang for my buck: Open sinuses, relaxed muscles and calmed mind!

Finally, I thought that it was an interesting fun fact that it is believed that the Aborigines of Australia have been using this product for centuries and the New York Biology brand specifies that its product originates in Australia on the bottle. They know what their doing and it shows in this high quality product. They offer a money back guarantee that you will love their product, or they will provide you with a refund.

I was provided with a free sample to test and critique. #NewYorkBiology