I actually thought to myself I will be buying this for the foreseeable future of my life no doubt haha. Finally a shoe spray that works. I wear sneakers for work and am on my feet 10 hours a day.  part of the reason i have so many shoes is because after a month or so of daily wear they would be rendered out of commission because nothing would remove the foot odor. I would need to get another pair !!! Even if I would use other products or alternate use, as soon as I put it on it was the same issue !! I don’t feel my feet are excessively sweaty or smelly but its just the nature of having your foot wrapped up for hours without a breath ! This spray has really saved me from thinking about shoe odor and allows me to not go through shoes like water !!!  I use it almost daily after I get home. I spray the inside making sure to spray from toe to heel. It definitely gets damp so I make sure I do this and allow to dry over night. The first bottle I got the spray nozzle didn’t work and wouldn’t pump - one email to customer service and they sent me another one no questions asked!!! They let me keep the defective bottle and I was able to refill the new one with the broken bottles liquid! Great customer service and I’m now a repeat customer. The bottle definitely lasts me about 2 months with almost daily usage.  Sometimes over the weekend I will really saturate the shoe knowing I won’t wear it for a day or two, not sure if that’s overkill but my shoes have smelt amazing so I’m not changing anything lol the smell isn’t perfumey and after it drys it really isn’t very noticeable. I prefer not to mask the smell with strong scents and this makes that possible!

I think it’s important to note that if you have a pair of shoes that are too far gone there is only so much this spray can do. once the bacteria that causes foot odor is deep in the fibers it is difficult to remove entirely and will smell again when introduced to any moisture. I found that using this consistently on newer shoes or before it gets to that point is key to keeping the bacteria at bay.


I love the smalls. Originally I ordered the small and the large because I figured I needed medium but those were the sizes that had prime shipping so I figured what did I have to lose. When I received them I immediately returned the large because they were too big for me, personally (likely wouldn't even fit in my underwear) and I found the smalls to be roughly the same size as the Always Radiant flex foam pads I was using prior. I washed them without fabric softener and dried them on low. Used them for my period without any leaking and they were extremely comfortable, so I decided to just order another package of smalls instead of bothering with mediums because the smalls seemed perfect. I received mediums instead :/ I'm gonna keep them on the off chance I have an unusually (more so) heavy period than usual, but REALLY wish I had received the smalls I ordered. **I said that I'd keep the mediums, then tried to place the pad in clean underwear (to make sure it would fit properly before I ever needed it) and it was too big. It bunched the underwear up and seemed like it would slide around, I will actually be returning them.**<br />Overall I'm loving the switch to reusable cloth pads, super comfortable, feel dry like soft underwear (not like sitting in a pad/diaper), no smells (didn't have any before but I guess worth mentioning?), not irritating (I was beginning to get irritation from disposables), easy to wash, discreet, and you can personalize your pads for your personality if you want. You will likely want to purchase a wet/dry bag (like one for cloth diapers) for your purse/bag/backpack for when you need to change a pad in public. I found a cute 3 pack (various sizes) of Jack skellington that have 2 pockets, works for my pads, swimming, gym cloths if you get super sweaty etc, but this way your pads stay separate from everything else in your bag.


Thank you for marking Remag! It helped me a lot.

 I used to be woken up nightly with horrible leg cramps. Sometimes my calf would be stiff like a rock. Other times my big toe would be flexed upward and would not move from that position. Either way it was very painful. Additionaly, I've been battling with out of control high blood pressure for about 10 years. Doctor after doctor just kept putting me on stronger and stronger medications. Also I'd wake up every hour at night to pee. In my mid 30s I was thinking, these are just signs of aging.

After some research, I came across Dr. Dean and her Magnesium miracle. So I started buying magnesium supplements from my local pharmacy. I was thinking Magnesium is Magnesium, so why shell out $30 for a magic potion? Man, was I wrong! My symptoms did not go away. About a month ago, I had a huge health scare where I started experiencing chest and back pains. My blood pressure had elevated to 265/138 even with 4 medications and the doctor wanted to rush me to the ER.

I ordered a bottle of Remag out of desperation. Literally, within 2 days, my leg cramps were gone! Gone! My unusual and noticably hard heart beat normalized. I thought hmm, that's strange. Upon checking my blood pressure, it had come down to 140/78 from a high high of 265/138. I also notice that I go to bed earlier and wake up earlier feeling well rested. And no more waking up every hour to pee. At my job as a Data Analyst, I find that I am more relaxed and focused when I'm writing code or working on large complex datasets.

Thanks you so much for this product. It is worth its weight in gold to me.

Update 1: I got lab results yesterday (03/24/2021). My hypercalcemia is gone! I will update again as I get more lab results over the next few months.

Update 2: (5/10/21). I had a follow up visit with my Nephrologist (fancy speak for Kidney Doctor). My GFR has improved from a 28 up to 45 and my Blood Pressure remains stable and under control.


So this could be different for other fibromyalgics. Best friend got me to try this a few years back, and not for weight loss, sorry guys. I was stuck on 30 minutes schedules where I just sit stand and lay down I also struggled to absorb nutrients my theory is at the amino acids and I'm not saying I love all the sugars they use but I absorbed it and I ended up on a 45 minute schedule. That's 15 extra minutes of my day that's mine. That may not seem like much to most people but it meant a lot to me. For future reference oxygen treatment got me another 15 minutes and dry sauna before the PTSD almost had me at part-time work which I was pretty close to by that point. Honestly it is different for all of us I've never had a diet work personally and I've done a lot of them nothing else natural work and I haven't tried everything of that for sure cuz it's just too much for some reason nothing medically worked except the sleep medication. But if you want to try it, one random hope shot is I like to call my ridiculous amount of attempts, I did three heaping scoops, three times a day in a shake. These things have about 96 scoops that's about a month admittedly I don't remember if it took 3 weeks or six, I'm sorry it was a long time ago. And I did all kinds of shakes sometimes even with ice cream other times totally green. Not sure how long I took it and I used a lot less overtime, after it looked like that's about as far as better as I was going to get. I think I used it for like a year at like one scoop once a day after that just cuz I like the shakes and sometimes I can just toss it in some plain yogurt and add real cherries in the season. I don't get it off anymore so I decided to get it here but I do like the deals of the long-term subscription on site if you ever feel like that. Anyway that's my take. Good luck to you all as we seem to find our own journey on this. I do remember when I took at the first time I use weight but I have a really good metabolism and I was finally walking again so hard to say. Helping a little I think it's helping a little right now since I'm getting older and all, just made me think why not write a review?


Essentially this is a $300+ hearing aid (at the time of this review).  I have difficulty with high pitched sounds (this from someone who once had perfect pitch hearing).  As a listening device it amplifies EVERYTHING without any sort of filtering.  So the high pitched sounds were magnified painfully without clarity.  On top of that everything sounded far away and hollow (yet loud) almost like listening through a tin bucket (for those old enough to remember it's similar to mono than hi-fi speakers).  The background noise made this useless as a basic listening device.

There are four settings in what seems to be a fixed equalizer (a fully adjustable equalizer would have allowed more personal customization).  So for instance, the #1 setting amplifies the high range down through the #4 setting which brings out the base.  The middle two settings seem fairly balanced with leanings toward the upper and lower settings.

The volume control works as expected.

The relaxing sounds were nice but the waves are on an annoying loop that doesn't loop.  There is definitely a starting and ending point to the track.

I didn't have trouble hooking it to the TV.  It worked but the nature of the sound changed (see above) but then again TV's and other electronic devices can be tweaked for preferred sound.  Maybe the problem is that this device does not come with the digital cables (the can be purchased separately).  So my TV was outputting analog sound which is a serious step down from digital sound (think two cans on a string vs dolby/thx sound).

The cradle comes with an open slot, which I assume can be used to charge a second receiver.

Maybe there is something I'm not understanding but this is a simple amplification device.  The sound is not clear and certainty not natural (to me).  Maybe my problem is that I'm remembering (or think I'm remembering) the fine tuning my ears used to have and this definitely does not restore any of that distinction or clarity.


I read Dr. Carolyn Dean's book The Magnesium Miracle about 5 years ago and bought ReMag and have been using it sporadically over the years.  It has a very strong taste which I have been puzzled how to overcome without loading it into calorie heavy juice.  Anyway, the taste factor was a bit of a deterrent so I mainly resorted to taking Peter Gilham's Calm every night before bed.  The problem in using powdered citrate in the volume I believed I needed to overcome my magnesium deficiency symptoms was the upset intestines and diarrhea it caused.  I have also tried every pill and capsule form of magnesium on the market without every experiencing a single benefit besides diarrhea.  Long story short, I decided to buckle down and dose solely with ReMag twice a day (in the morning and before bed) to try and get better results.  I use a dropper and place the equivalent of about a teaspoon directly under my tongue and chase it down with cold water.  After dosing like this consistently for about 2 or 3 weeks I began to realize that some conditions that I have lived with for years were greatly improved.  It greatly helps regularity without the annoying diarrhea.  I'm sleeping deeply (have suffered night time waking episodes for many years).  My back related muscular pain issues from a car accident have significantly improved and now my adjustments are holding (this has been a major thing for me).  I am prone to a-fib episodes which are only prevalent when triggered by certain foods (allergies?), MSG, and alcohol.  The most amazing thing for me is that those triggers are still there but my heart no longer responds with a-fib and there have been no more episodes!  My blood pressure has also dropped and is more stable and I feel less anxious (calmer).  I have now been dosing consistently for about 6 weeks and will be a ReMag customer for life.  Thank you Dr. Dean!

Why do mainstream the majority of cardiologists and physicians mask our symptoms with pharmaceuticals?  (sarc)


I rated this item a 2 because while I'm sure it's a decent product (4 stars), the manufacturer is most likely fully aware of the problem and still labels them as "flushable" (0 stars, making for an average of 2 stars).
So go ahead and use them, just put them in the trash instead of down the loo. Your Utilities will charge your household with increased rates when the system clogs up, and our planet will be none the better for any overflows into our rivers and oceans. Thank you.

article in the Washington Post 9/8/2013

Utilities say "Flushable" personal wipes clog sewer systems

for the full story:
[...]

Next time you go to toss that "flushable" wipe in the toilet, you might want to consider a request from your sewer utility: Don't.

Sewer agencies across the country say the rapidly growing use of pre-moistened "personal" wipes -- used most often by potty-training toddlers and people seeking what's advertised as a more "thorough" cleaning than toilet paper -- are clogging pipes and jamming pumps.

Utilities struggling with aging infrastructure have wrestled for years with the problem of "ragging" -- when baby wipes, dental floss, paper towels and other items not designed for flushing entangle sewer pumps.
The latest menace, officials say, is that wipes and other products, including pop-off scrubbers on toilet-cleaning wands, are increasingly being marketed as "flushable." Even ever-thickening, super-soft toilet paper is worrisome because it takes longer to disintegrate, some say.

"Just because you can flush it doesn't mean you should," said I.J. Hudson, a spokesman for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which handles sewage for 1.8 million Maryland residents in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

The result: Utility officials say crews needed for less preventable sewer maintenance and repairs are being deployed instead to patrol for wipes.

for the full story:
[...]


I am SO glad I found this! My aging feet are starting to hurt too often, and I'm becoming more aware of shoe cushioning. However, I've been bewildered with the multitude of insoles offered on amazon... most of them have a dozen rave reviews written in poor English, and I wonder whether they are legit. I tried such a pair, but returned them... they were for flat feet, and didn't really provide much cushioning at all.

Rather than go through that again (and again), I found a link on a running site from someone who made their own from this stuff, so I decided to give it a try. Being one who likes to make things complex, I decided to use some old sorbethane I've had forever and add some inserts at my pressure points. I used the existing manufacturer EVA insole to trace the contour, but also to determine where the pressure points were... I layed some transparent drafting film over the old insole and traced around areas that showed excessive wear... the ball of the foot primarily, and surprisingly the toe. The heel was not too worn, but I went ahead and added one there. I then cut the shapes out of the film and used the holes as a template for the sorbethane inserts. I've attached a pic of the final creation.

And it works wonderfully! Better than I could have imagined! I'll report back with a long-term review after I put some miles on them, but so far it's great! Like another reviewer, I'm going to see if I can find something to glue a thin cover to everything so that the parts stay in place. I'm thinking some 3M automotive trim adhesive, since it's made for all materials (including foam and rubber) and is designed for extremes of heat and humidity:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JMPRK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But already this is EXACTLY what I was looking for!


I received one of these dream tones as a gift.  The only good thing I can say about it is the size , it takes up very little space on any nightstand or table. It measures  4 1/4" in height and almost 3 1/2" in diameter.  The dome on mine isn't at all blue, as it appears in the photo, It is plastic ,silver color and comes off the base fairly easy , without any assistance. There are a couple dozen little cut out stars and a moon in the center for the 5 different color lights to shine through onto your walls or ceiling. A limey yellow, cobalt blue, lavender , shamrock green, and a red are the colors to choose from. The sounds are okay. The rain, waves crashing against rocks, a heatbeat, crickets and night time critters, different bird chirping (pleasant enough) and finally water running in a creek bed, or just a bathtub filling up. My biggest issue is the volume,  there is a separate  up and down volume button, and a speaker right in the front measuring  1 1/2"  round, but is very loud , even turned completely down . I put a few pieces of scotch tape over the speaker , it helped. It's battery powered, taking 3 AA's. The round base twists off to access the batteries.  there is no access for a  DC ADAPTOR for plugging into a wall outlet. I also have the homemedics SS-2000 G/F AMZ SOUND SPA RELAXATION MACHINE, silver/white that I have been using and have been happy with for more then 6 years. It uses AA batteries and comes with a power cord for outlet use as well. Amazon offers it for $ 19.99 , it measures  6 1/2" × 6" in diameter,  and is about  2"  high. It also offers a 15 , 30 , and 60 minute auto  shut - off timer which can be very useful For some. These two sound machines are as different as night and day, fire and snow, and rhode island and texas. But this is just my own opinion. 🌜 THANKS FOR READING, BYE🌛


Everything arrived in a nicely branded box, inside was the manual, 8 reusable electrode pads, 2 cables, a wall charger and a micro USB cable. First thing is to charge the unit while you read the manual. Connection is Micro USB under a door on top, and it charges fairly fast.

Once charged, you have some choices to make.  Check online for proper placement locations for the pads, there are a lot of options and i am not qualified to tell you where to put them.  Once down, you slot the plugs on the TENS cable to two of the pads then plug the cable into the A or B terminals at the bottom of the unit. you can do the second set as well in the same way.

Powering on the machine is quick and easy, button on the top next to the charger. This will turn on the LCD, the machine has some settings to fiddle with:  2 TENS modes,  2 PMS modes, 2 Massage modes, with 4 variant programs each.  TENS is pain relief, PMS is Post Muscle Stress and supposed to help with growth, and Massage is... well, massage.  You swap between the modes with the M button, the left and right arrow keys change the program, T adjusts the timer, the up and down buttons on the sides are for the power for the pads on that side. There's also a little round button in the center of the device, holding that for 3 seconds locks the keypad.

Getting wired up and program selected, this thing works pretty well, it puts out quite a bit of oomph. The different modes are a nice feature, as is the onscreen timer and battery display. The manual suggests running the battery flat before recharging it, at least twice, before having you be able to top off a charge whenever.  I wish it had some sort of completion alarm, as of right now, it just powers off when the timer reaches 0.  Honestly, i can't think of anything bad to say about this TENS unit., for the cost, it's a perfectly adequate for someone wanting to give it a try to see if it's right for you.


This is the first time I’ve ever tried out a sleep mask, so I don’t really have much to compare it to. However, I am relatively happy with this purchase, and I do believe it made a difference in the quality of my sleep.

The material of the mask is soft and comfortable. The band is adjustable to get a good fit…I just haven’t quite figured out where that is yet. It seems like the tighter the better, but then I noticed it slipping some when I put it as tight as I felt like it should be. When I loosened the fit a bit, it didn’t slip as much. Go figure.

The 3D design is a good idea, and works well for the most part. I think I have a larger than average sized nose, and it still fits fairly well. The material itself does accomplish a total blackout of any light. However, a little light does seep in around the nose area where it doesn’t fit completely flush to my skin. I was able to eliminate 95% of this by simply adjusting the mask around my face until I was convinced it was in the best position.

At one point during the night, my husband got up to go to the bathroom, and I took the opportunity to really test out the blackout feature. We keep the hall light on, so it gets pretty bright when we open the bedroom door. I lay there with my eyes open, ready for the light to come in, right up until he got back in the bed and I realized I wasn’t going to see any. So yes, it does eliminate all light coming in through the material. It’s just, like I said, a small bit around the nose area where you can see light if you open your eyes just the right way.

I also felt like I got a better night’s sleep than I usually do, and it was much easier for me to wake up in the morning than is typical for me. So my sleep quality must have been better since I didn’t struggle to wake up—and I cannot tell you how appreciative I am of that! I will continue using the mask at night to see if this was just a fluke or if it really makes that big of a difference long term. I did receive a discount on this product to test it out and give my honest opinion about it.


OK - First I have to state that I have tried a few of these types of things and this particular style/brand is MUCH more comfortable than all the others.  Plus the kicker is that it comes with its own cord to secure to your face!  That is sort of the entire reason I got these.  They are MUCH more comfortable and seem to form better to your face without hurting your nose too!
But for my particular use - I did not think it through enough...  You see I do not wear cloth masks - do not trust them.  N95's for me when out on public or on the very crowded subway.  I bought way back in July these crappy N95's that always touch my lips and almost feel like they are going to get sucked into my mouth - so I end up opening my mouth wide when wearing them to breath and stuff.  My newer N95's have no issue - but I really wanted to use up the old ones to get rid of them.  The original mask inserts I tried were harder, left worse marks on my face (especially my nose) and got MUCH wetter (like literally dripped condensation on my while wearing).
THEASE are MUCH better - much more comfortable and molding to your face BUT, totally my fault, I did not think through the cord attachment as if I do that I sort of ruin the entire purpose of the N95 being sealed against my skin. : (  So I do not use the cord at all and they do stay put better than other similar ones that I have tried.  BUT - like others - the edges sort of push the mask away from your face so I had to cut off the tabs (and most of the silicone edging actually).  They do get a bit moist as well - but unlike others they did not leave a literal pool of liquid for my lower lip to bath in while I used it.  Others leave a LOT more condensation.
So I like these for what they are - but will only need them to get my old supply of masks used up.
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I subtracted a star because these are brittle and can crumble, and because their big strength is also a potential hazard--they burn real hot, and the flame will flare up at least four inches above the lit tablet.

I got that stainless steel pot (the one made to cook over a campfire) that had the little plastic clips to hold the lid on. I used it over the folding commando stove for the "boil water" test. I set a small steel grill on top of the commando stove because the pot was too small. The heat melted the plastic clips like taffy within the first couple of minutes. (No great loss, I was planning on removing them anyway.)

On the other hand, this passed the "boils water" test with flying colors.

I recommend lighting them at a corner with a candle or long-style lighter. I also recommend saving broken tablets and using them to adjust burn time if needed. Absolutely have water nearby when using these. Thoroughly dousing them puts them out, but the remnant of the tab will crack and break or crumble outright.

Also, I had the folding stove set on an old wooden table outside. The table started to smolder underneath the stove! Make sure you set your stove on packed dirt, rock, brick, steel, or cement. Do not set it up on an aluminum, wood, or plastic table--it burns too hot and will damage them.

On a recent group camping trip, these saved the day when it rained and drenched the wood for the bonfire. One of these burned hot enough to get past the surface moisture on the wood and start the bonfire, no muss, no fuss. I would carry these camping even without the stove just for that.

Good product. Does the job. Just be aware that it does work as advertised, have a cup of water to dump on it in case something goes wrong, and keep in mind that there is no way to get low heat out of these.


A battery-powered women's hair touchup device. "Who needs it?" was what I heard when I ordered this. After getting it and seeing how it works, the same people were arguing over who got it.

At the time I'm writing this review, the listing provides very little detail. So I'll provide some here and in the pictures. This is a Dooper brand women's portable shaver. It consists of an AA-battery-operated shaver with four interchangeable attachments (foil shaver, rotary shaver, mini clipper and rotary nose hair remover). The attachments easily twist off the end of the Dooper.

The Dooper runs on one standard AA-battery, which is NOT included. (Boo). Once you have installed the battery, you simply twist the bottom of the Dooper clockwise (relative to the top) and the attachment spins. The Dooper is IPX6 rated, so you can use it in the shower, as it's rated to be waterproof.

The design is cute, and the women in my life both wanted this when they saw it--especially when they realized what it could do.

In terms of the quality of the attachment, the rotary head and the nose hair trimmer work pretty well. The foil trimmer is not great, nor is the bikimi trimmer. There are much better-dedicated devices for those purposes.

To be honest, I think the most attractive use case of this would be for a woman to keep in her purse for those last-minute face touchups while you're out that you missed in the bad light at home. The women whom I showed this to both had that same idea, something they revealed as they argued who would get it! :-)

A nice little gizmo.

Included in kit:

Battery operated Dooper handle (AA battery, not included)
Four interchangeable attachments: Bikini trimmer, rotary shaver, foil shaver, nose/ear hair trimmer
Two cheap cleaning brushes
Protective cap for bikini trimmer
Protective cap for nose hair remover
Cheap plastic bag to hold Dooper

Shop around, as this device is available under multiple listings on Amazon. Be sure to compare prices.


These household gloves are made of PVC instead of latex and come in a 4-pack that includes 2 blue flock lined pairs and 2 white/yellow unlined pairs. The lining is a coating, not extra fabric. Each pair is separately sealed. The colors are nicer than my standard yellow household gloves, and these have cute details like a scalloped rim at the opening and patterns such as little flowers.

These gloves feel thicker and a little bulkier than my usual yellow latex gloves. I do like the feel of the cotton coating inside the two blue pairs as it absorbs moisture and keeps them from feeling clammy or sticky inside. If the gloves were a tighter fit, it would also help with taking them on and off. The white/yellow unlined gloves don’t feel as comfortable as they stick to my skin and get clammy feeling, but they’re ok for short intervals. I would have preferred all pairs were coated inside.

These gloves come up higher on my forearms than other gloves this style, so they generally offer good protection of my forearms as well as my hands from hot water and grime when I’m washing dishes, cleaning the toilets and so on. The hands have a textured grippy exterior that helps keep wine glasses, dishes and other breakables from slipping through my hands.

These gloves run big. I have long fingers and normally wear a size L in household gloves and a size L/XL woman’s fashion glove, but the size L is really roomy everywhere. I still use them, but they slip down so they dangle off my long fingers and the arms gape open. I’ve reused both styles of gloves numerous time and haven’t had any issues of tearing. While not perfect, I do like these household gloves for chores pretty well (especially the coated pairs). I suggest sizing down, with the caveat I haven’t tried size M and the unlined style will be difficult putting on and taking off if too tight.  3.5 stars.


I am only writing this after years of use. I can not say this would work for everyone like it did for me but thought it might be helpful for some. My doctor years ago ran several blood test over a few months and my Triglycerides were in the 800 to 850 range. He was concerned and wanted to put me on a perscription medication. I prefer not to take perscription when ever possibable. Especially if I will have to be on it for life. I told him my coneren and he said if I could obtain a very high quality fish oil that he would be fine if I took it. He said if it did not bring down the level to normal that I would have to take the perscription. I did a lot of research and decided to try the Carlson fish oil. My levels were 800 to 850. At the time as I recall the accepted level was something like 450. I started to take this every night before bed. I took 1 table spoon full every night. After a few months he tested my level and it had dropped to 400. A year later he tested and it was 150 and gas stayed that way ever since. Again I have Ben taking it for years and still do. I have had no side effects, some say fish oil will disrupt sleep but I have never had that issue. If I have had to have surgery or any medical procedure preformed where bleeding could be an issue then I have to stop taking fir a few weeks before the surgery or procudure. As the fish oil will interfere with clotting. So clearly is also acts as a blood thinner. To say that I am impressed is a understatement. Years later I seen a new perscription on the market that was a gel cap of highly conceration of fish oil. I personally would rather take this instead but that is just me. You would always want to consult with your own doctor if you wanted to take for this condition. They should know anyway due to the blood thinning and you could already be taking a medicine for that. My wife in the last year started taking it as well but only takes 1 teaspoon full per night. We both feel great. This is a real review with real result by a real person.


[[VIDEOID:1f2f02ee63f63c3d930b6efe72b644b0]] [[VIDEOID:aa65967af510424642192ea387d1bf30]] [[VIDEOID:472389f0b46620b866cb39ea8b55734b]] [[VIDEOID:5193d32f60e9fd64f8dc91bd7a41f493]] Lots of people I know drink protein shakes.  They either buy them pre-made or make them themselves.  I'm not a fan of protein drinks, but do LOVE to make my own Kool-Aid to drink.  My kids love homemade chocolate milk.  I get tired of dirtying so many spoons making it.

This cup is the ANSWER! Really, it is!  This cup holds about 9oz of liquid before the liquid touches the lid.  If you fill it with 8oz, there is about 1.5" before it touches the rim of the cup.  The lid securely fits inside the cup without liquid coming out. It is sort of a tight squeeze and requires some pushing to push the lid down completely.

You can turn the black hole cover to drink.  Straws fit nicely in the bigger hole also.  It is not to hard to turn the black piece to open the spout to drink. I used soap and water to clean this as it is not dishwasher safe since batteries go in the bottom.  The batteries are held in place with a thick silicone cover.  It is easy to use your finger and remove the cover to place or replace batteries.  I have to keep this up from my kids, or I would constantly be replacing the batteries. They love to push the button to make a "tornado" as they call it.

I don't really have any issues with the function of this cup, but do wish the cup could be removed from the battery part.  I like to hand wash my dishes and have caught myself almost putting this in my dish water.  This is a nice cup to take when on the go to make drinks yourself.  I would be interested in buying this in a larger cup also.

**Disclaimer: MATANA 2.0 Original Electronic Vortex Protein Mixer at a discounted price in exchange for my own honest and unbiased opinion.


If I could give this a rating below 1 start I would. This is the WORST vacuum cleaning robot I've ever used. I've been using vacuum cleaning robots since the iRobot Discovery and have used about 9 different iRobot models as well the Samsung robot I currently use. This robot could not find it's way out of a corner, literally. In my entrance foyer with literally one piece of furniture (a small table) it continuously got caught on a 5/8" quarter round which was a joke. It could not go onto or off of a small area rug (very thin) without getting caught. Worse yet when it gets caught, it doesn't beep for help or alert the cell phone app. It just sits there and burns through the battery running the motors on the wheels non-stop.

If that wasn't bad enough the app design is poor. When you go to discover the robot it will show a name like "Hoover 6" and the red circle keeps spinning (so I think it is still discovering or connection). Nowhere does it say to select the name to continue, but that is indeed what you have to do. I do like that the app shows remaining battery life. You can watch the battery drain while it sits in a corner and cannot figure out what to do.

Couldn't make it over small transitions on a wood floor that my Samsung and iRobot vacuum cleaning robots maneuver every day of the week.

Vacuum cleaning area is NOT the full width of the robot. The width is less than a dollar bill (6") which is way smaller than ANY of the iRobots and smaller than the Saumsung.

I'd urge you to consider other robots. This literally isn't worth the shipping cost. If you get free shipping, it isn't worth the cost of your electricity to charge it. I can recommend any of the Roombas (700 and 800 series are power houses) and my current favorite which is the Samsung PowerBot.


A couple of blue lights glow BRIGHTLY to indicate, I guess, that the UV-C light is not burnt out.  I assume the the blue light is harmless, but, given the warnings about how deadly UV-C is to living things, you can't help but wonder if dangerous UV-C "leakage" will burn your retinas or something.  My wife wondered this, too.  "If that light is so powerful, is the light coming from it safe?"

Worse, it's WAY too bright to keep on in a bedroom.  I immediately put black tape on it so I could sleep...then hid it in a box!  The fan sound is gentle white noise, not a problem.  Some people like a little white to to help with sleep.  But blue light - the color of sunlight - is not good for sleep at all.  And finally, if you want to save the 10 watts or so that I measured this unit at with a watt meter,  you must pull it out of the outlet.  No on-off switch.  Stupid.

Does it work?  Well, it's a matter of proving a negative.  My bedroom smells clean and fresh with it, but then, it didn't smell bad without it.  I haven't gotten sick since I started using it, but then...would I be sick now if I DIDN'T use it?  Probably not.  I guess the test will come if I get a cold or the flu and use this to fight germs in my sickroom.  Again, if I recover fast, can I thank this device?  There's really no way for a non-scientist to prove if it's doing anything at all...no way for a lay person to measure germs in the air with or without.  I'm not saying it doesn't perform as advertised...I'm just saying that it's hard to determine what it accomplishes, if anything.  Just be aware that it's NOT a filter, and it removes no particles from the air.  Doesn't claim to.  So, my next purchase may involve a HEPA filter device (for allergy relief) with a built-in UV-C light (just for that extra degree of feeling like I'm doing something beneficial, even if I can't prove it).


I don't know why people were complaining about set up. I set my scale on a hard floor, and it took me all of 10 seconds to connect it, and then it told me to weigh myself. It was absolutely easy.

The sleek design is so attractive! The bottom of the scale is covered in a bubble look and it really does look futuristic. This connected nicely to my Fitbit, and My Fitness Pal. Infact, I weighed myself, and it auto uploaded without me touching a button. So that was nice.

I'm really glad I invested the money for this scale. It seems to be accurate, seeing as how I was just weighed at the doctors office 1 week ago and have lost a few lbs off that number. Which I am trying to do. So as far as accuracy goes, this seems to be right on key.

I need to keep it hidden from my kids though because it says not to be used by anyone under 10. And the look is just too tempting.

The display is nice! It recognizes you by the account you set up and calls you by your initials. You can also set up multiple users. I am really happy with this purchase. ( So far :)

UPDATE may 6 2014.  Got on the scale this morning and it read one weight.  Which I thought was impossible.  So I got back on.  It was 4 lbs down.  Huh?  Got on again... 2 lbs up.  Got on again.  1.2 lbs down.  This scale is messed up, and I am returning it.  I know my body fluctuates but not like this... And not in a 5 min time frame.  The scale integrates nicely with MFP, but make sure you watch it for inconsistencies. Mine is a white one.  And I originally really liked it.  However, I've weighed myself only a handful of times since I got it, and it fluctuates like mad


[[VIDEOID:2503f28f7245c4a1fa841214322eeb3c]] My friend recommended this pump. I really like the ability to change settings depending on my flow. Sometimes I can just stay on the massage or switch to the deep express mode. You may know the "massage" mode as the let down phase in other pumps. The cool thing about this pump is that it has a setting where its both of these!!! The massage (or let down) with the deep express mode. I saw from another reviewer you can use Lansinoh bottles too ❤

In the video I show L1 vs L5 vs L9. If you're like me, I can't go straight to express mode, nothing will come out or it will but then my flow stops. Leading me to think my breast are empty. If you change to the massage mode then viola milk is flowing again. However, staying on the massage mode will take forever to empty my breast so the combo has been amazing. You can also adjust how long its in massage mode to when it does deep suction. L1 is the longest time for massage with an expression/ pull at the end. L9 is the shortest time for massage then express.

You can play with the settings to see what works for you. I like to keep a mirror handy so I can see when my flow stops then I can change different modes to get the milk out. Sometime one 30 min session is not enough (for me personally, everyone is different) and I need to go back for round two on the same breast.

What I dislike about this pump is there is no where on the sellers store to purchase spare parts. They give you an extra duckbill valve but thats it. Also I noticed milk sometimes gets trapped on the top cup thing (where I'm pointing my finger in the picture). I just have to carefully pull the pump off while I'm aiming it over the bottle to save those few milliliters of milk. Lastly, the battery life kind of sucks. I noticed I get two 30 min sessions when its green/full. Then two 30 min sessions for orange and the same for red. Using it on both breast translates to just 3 pumping sessions. However, you could still pump when it's plugged in charging.


It seems like every time I turn around I have another UTI. I know the feeling immediately and my uti's get really bad, really quick! If you have ever had a UTI then you know how horrible they can be! I will do anything to prevent getting a UTI. I ran across USDA Organic Cranberry Concentrate on USA Premium Supplements Amazon online store & decided to order a bottle.

I ordered a bottle of USDA Organic Cranberry Concentrate Capsules & began taking them immediately upon receiving them. I typically get at least 1 UTI every 2 weeks or so and I have been using this product for almost a month and have not had a UTI so this product is a winner for me! I am going to continue taking the USDA Organic Cranberry Capsules twice a day.

The USDA Organic Cranberry Concentrate capsules are made in the USA in top notch facilities. The cranberry capsules are USDA organic, verified non gmo, gmp certified, fda approved, & also have no yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, sugar, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, or hydrogenated oils.  These cranberry capsules are equivalent to 25,000 mg of fresh cranberries that provide your kidneys a powerful cleanse & urinary tract health support. They are also backed by a 30 day money back guarantee so if you are dissatisfied with the product you can receive a full refund! They have worked wonders for me, I will be ordering more! I highly recommend these to anyone whether you want to do a kidney cleanse or you want to prevent UTI's this product is the best!

I have received this item at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion of the product. This has in no way affected my opinion of the product. All of the information contained in my review is from my own personal use of the product for almost a month. I am a true testimony that it works to prevent UTI's. I have tried everything and nothing has ever worked like these cranberry capsules. I highly recommend them to everyone! Your kidneys are vital to your health! Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I hope that you have found it helpful!


This product is well thought out and can be effective. I particularly like the high content and form of magnesium this product uses. The only issue I have is with the price. If you purchase the 10 night option, that is $5.00 a night for a potential night of sleep. That alone is enough to keep you awake. Don't get me wrong, a good night of sleep is worth that to me, but just knowing that I am dealing with a company that would use such an obscene markup just ruins it for me.

Nutrition is my business. I learned a long time ago to beware of companies that will only allow you to purchase a product from the by subscription, without giving you the opportunity to try it first. You can make a one time purchase on Amazon.

Also, beware of companies that will give you pat answers like, "We want you to take the product for an extended period of time because our product has a cumulative effect, and works better over time." That may be, but really they just want you on the hook for $100.00 a month.

Unless you are Elvis and have a ton of money to blow on a good night of sleep, I would steer clear. The pretense of taking the high road is obvious here. This is an incredibly overpriced product. I would love to know how much it actually costs to manufacture one 30 night supply of this.

Edited: I recently purchased a canister of this. I have some real issues with it. Primarily, cacao contains a stimulant that is very similar to caffeine. SO, I had two competing things going on. I felt wired from the chocolate and sedated from the other ingredients. I was wired and sleepy at the same time. Not good, and it did not work very well for me. Unlike many others who have reviewed this product, I really like the taste of it. I mix it with oat milk. I really like the combination of chocolate and cinnamon, but for $100.00 I could just buy some hot cocoa and put some cinnamon in it and keep the other $95.00. This would me a much more effective supplement if they would lose the cacao.


I have tried a vast array of different earplugs over the years, spanning from inexpensive single-use foam plugs to some of the higher-end silicone models (though I've never sprung for custom fits from an audiologist).

I play music in a couple of bands, and go to shows relatively frequently, so I try to find plugs that meet a few requirements:  (1) they form a good seal, (2) they're comfortable enough to be worn for hours on end, and (3) they don't completely inhibit conversation or awareness of the environment.  I also prefer to find plugs that are (4) relatively flat in frequency response and (5) have minimal profiles when inserted to avoid unwanted jostling, though these are preferences, not hard requirements.

Simply put, these plugs are hands-down the best  in categories 2-3 and 5 I've ever tried.  The double-flange silicone forms a comfortable seal, and the plugs themselves aren't easily jostled or start to come loose if I sweat or move around.  For category 1, the plugs don't beat out the one-time foam, or other heavier re-usable products like Hearos Skull Screws, but they actually come quite close to that level of sound rejection, while also far and away more comfortable and much flatter in frequency response.  These are real winners in my book, I recommend them to my musician friends all the time.

My one complaint is that the key chain case is a little awkward to open/close.  Unlike the more common squeeze case you see with Etymotic or similar designs, these cases require two hands to open/close.  The trade-off is that while it's more difficult to operate (and I personally cannot do it one-handed like the squeeze cases), the case provides a better seal to protect from outside dirt and moisture (I believe the case is even water-tight).  So that makes this a relatively small inconvenience, and the case does perform the tasks it's designed to do.


First of all: This is a really nice looking unit. And it *feels* like quality as well. The main device has a good weight to it, which gives the impression of quality. The back of the unit is very pretty. However, it does take fingerprints easily. But it looks so nice, I don't mind that at all. The cables feel durable, and the pads are very nice!
For my initial testing, I started with my knee which had been giving me some pain. I was having a slight stabbing pain in my knee when I would bend it. After the first use (about 10-15 minutes) I was pleasantly surprised to no longer feel that pain! A note about leg hair: I am not a particularly hairy man, but I'm hairy enough that band-aids and such have plenty of hair to rip out and cause me the standard discomfort that comes with hair being ripped out. I had 4 pads around my knee. 2 above and to either side of the knee. 2 below and to either side. The top 2 pads came off very easily (very minimal hair here). The 2 on my lower leg, however, had plenty of hair to grab on to. I moved steadily but slowly and felt some pulling, but, surprisingly , there was not a single hair stuck to the pads. As secure as they felt, this was shocking. The pads were still plenty sticky after use, and I look forward to many more sessions with the same pads.
I watched a couple YouTube videos for advice on pad placement. I'm very impressed with how it handled this slight pain. I have not had the opportunity to test on more severe pain yet, but my wrists and hands have a tendency to become incredibly painful when work gets very busy. For a change, I'm almost looking forward to the next pain flare up, so I can put this unit to work against it!
Again, so far sooo good! This is the only TENS unit I have ever tried, but I'm impressed. Having just recently turned 40, I'm sure I have more random pain to look forward to. Hopefully this thing does the trick. If I have any notable experiences with this device in the future, I will be sure to update this review!


Long story short, if you have a big head and you're wondering if these will fit, THEY WILL!

Look: most of the so-called "XL" or "jumbo" masks out there are really just regular masks relabeled as "XL". I was beyond frustrated at buying yet another "XL" mask that felt tight over my face and pulled on my ears even though it was stretched to the max. So when these came up as recommended I decided to bite the bullet and give them a shot.

That was a month ago. When it arrived, it fit like a glove. I have a huge head and this ACTUALLY FITS COMFORTABLY! I don't mean "it fits but you have to stretch it all the way out", or "it fits but just barely", I mean "it fits, it feels fine, and I have plenty of room left over to adjust". As in, "finally, someone understands that not everyone has the same size head". Since then, I ordered two more XL for me and three regular size for my wife. One of the XLs arrived with a defect, but the seller immediately sent a replacement with zero hassle. That's important: any product can have defects, but what matters is how the seller handles it.

The neck loop means you can tighten the mask as much or as little as you like, and it comes in handy when you're out running errands and going from store to store. The filter pouch is nice to have, but the mask is much larger than your average PM2.5 filter, so adding the filter won't really do much -- still, it's there as an option if you prefer.

Care is a piece of cake. We've been washing them in the washing machine using a lingerie bag, then letting them hang to air dry. We've had zero problems.

Again, if you're frustrated with fake "XL" masks and are questioning whether these will actually fit, these are your masks!


I bought this bag first and foremost for the looks and second for the back and forth toting of my breast pump to work and home. I just wanted one bag, so wanted to use as a purse for the same purpose. I admire the quality and heavy duty material. I also loved how many pockets were available and that it came with a dust bag and additional smaller bag for things that are wet/soiled/etc. However, I am displeased with enough things that I decided to return it and resume my search for the perfect bag. First off, the zippers would constantly get stuck either with the interior beautiful satin blue fabric, or just within its own teeth track. I had to fiddle with it more times than not and was especially careful not to damage the fabric, so sometimes it took awhile to zip/unzip. You shouldn't have to think about this! Another con was that while it indeed fit my Spectra S1, it was a tight enough squeeze that it was a pain to get in and out when I needed to charge it. There was no way I could fit anything else in that side pocket. While the handles were again, nice quality and heavy duty, it just didn't fit comfortable on my shoulder if I had much else on it other than the pump and a few other small things like a wallet, checkbox, etc,. I had to keep my medela bottles and cooler on the top of the inside, which had me needing to zip up the top piece that normally can fold over. This made it almost impossible to keep on my shoulder and it hurt after awhile. Not very efficient to carry while full. I'm 5'9" with a long torso so I can't imagine this working for someone short and stout. To boot, it was heavy. Not sure on the weight, but I suppose that's what you get for buying a bag with a heavier material (normally I wouldn't think this to be good, but not combined with the handle comfort). And last but not least, I agree with another reviewer that for the price of this bag, you shouldn't be finding random strings, etc.! There was a piece of the insulation of the handle sticking off to the side. Not very neat/proper.


I've been using this product for one week now. The first thing I noticed after a few hours was that my lower back pain had completely disappeared, but thought, seriously?? No, that's just my mind playing tricks on me. Had to be. First of all, I had my back realigned by the chiropractor and didn't go back as ordered the following week and was still in "some" pain when I lean forwards and bend-over. From what I understand, if your spine is out of alignment, it impedes your natural blood flow and this disrupts your energy and how you feel in the long run. While the initial pain in your back may have subsided, and it no longer hurts, you don't feel as energetic in the long run and if you're not mindful of this, you'll never notice it.

I'm not sure why the youngevity helped my lower back pain, but it no longer bothers me. Just when I lean over and am "expecting" the sharp pain to bite me, nothing happens. I'm not complaining and..thanks!

The other thing I noticed is that, I'm no longer drop dead tired after 3:00pm. I now believe that a lack of proper nutrition, mixed with all these wireless transmitters, (Wimax, WiFi, Cellular) actually leaves your body gasping for energy through prolonged exposure and the body needs to recharge via sleep to repair the damage.

I've also noticed that I'm no longer sleepy after eating large meals on the weekends. Overall, my energy has improved past the point of feeling drop dead tired. For me, I started noticing this after 3 days of taking youngevity.

I drink youngevity with meals instead of juice or soda and try to drink as much water as I can during the day. You should expect your urine to be bright yellow and number 2 will also be discolored as a result of taking youngevity.

This is one week report on Youngevity.


[[VIDEOID:b9a51a0368a06f3f6799708998e0df2]] I always had been conscious when it comes to how my hair looks like when i go out.So before i always had my hair rebonded in the hair salon just to make it look straight and shiny and that really cost alot so i decided to buy a hair iron.Using a hair iron is vyer hassle you need to hold the iron on the other hand and on the other hand you need to have a brush.

Now finally got this straightener that comes with a brush as well as it work like a normal hair iron but it has improvement cause this hair brush straightener really is convenient to use.No need of use of any brush.It all comes in one.A iron and a hairbrush that makes your hair smooth and shine.This hairstaghtener saves my money and time on using it..Very convenient and easy to use.I am so much happy for having this new hairstraightener. It saves my time when we go out i no longer have to stay in the mirror for a long time..I just simple turn on this hairstraightner and brush my hair and im done:)

Just so simple to use plug in to the wall turn on the hair straightener and adjust the heat as what you wanted.You can go up tp 230c or 446 fahrenheit. At first for me i go all the way up until the to 230c until the straightener is warm,It only took a minute and it is already hot.So while i am using it i just slowly brush it to my hair like i usually do on a regually hair brush or comb.

Advice if using it simply just brush it slowly onto the hair cause if your gong to be harsh on using it will cause a hair fall or some hair will stick in the hair straightener,Again Brush your hair with this straightener slowly and smoothly.

This hair straighter is very useful for straighten my hair quickly and easily with no hassle.This product really meet the quality that i expected on this. I receive this product with a discounted price in exchange of my honest and unbiased review. All that i have stated are based on my experience using the product and not influenced by getting this product for free.


My son is a wrestler and cross country runner. he wanted some light support for his knees to prevent injury and strain. I found an offer to purchase these Icewrap knee sleeves at a discount in exchange for an honest review, so I decided to give them a try.

I purchased the size small for him. He is 5'5" and only 105 lbs. The small were "a little tight" to get on, but not to tight and the snug fit improved support.

The product performed well for what I bought them for. The support was about what I expected, but less than he had hoped. It wasn't enough support to help during a weightlifting workout, but it acted like a light compression sleeve, similar to a compression sock for the knee. It kept his skinny knees warm and lightly supported all day. It was good for his run and unlike his stronger brace didn't tire his legs out. During his weight-training he needed more support so he slipped them down on his calves like a compression sock to increase blood flow and used stronger supports (different product) on his knees. The compression on his calves helped keep his legs energized just like a compression sock.

Basically, if you want support for an injury or weak knees I wouldn't recommend these, but if you want lightweight compression to keep them energized or help with minor swelling, these are good for all day wear. I was pleased with the product, just remember they enhance performance more than provide support. I only gave it 4 stars because it is marketed for strains and sprains and it really doesn't provide enough support for that.

*** UPDATE he has used them for 2 weeks and wears then constantly. He now just slips his heavier brace over them when he needs extra support. He washes them everyday with his sweaty clothes and puts them right back on... He LOVES them... he normally looses everything, but not these! I am truly impressed and upgrading my original 4 star rating to 5 stars. ***


Like other reviewers, I think this stuff is absolutely amazing.  I have six cats, two of which are in a territorial battle, and I have tried literally anything and everything that anyone recommends, including a lot of products that claim to be enzyme based.  I have NEVER seen anything like Emmy's Best - I only wish I had known about it years ago.  The instructions on the bottle and in the email I received from the seller were focused on getting odors and stains out of carpets, and my issue isn't really with carpets, because my two male cats spray, so I need to clean about 12" above the floor on the bottom of furniture and baseboards and such.  So I was kind of on my own with how to use Emmy's best on upholstered furniture, but I found it easy to use and extremely effective in removing odors and stains.  I just sprayed it on and rubbed it with a damp towel.  In fact, I had tried my regular product, Urine Off, on the same furniture recently, and afterwards, it almost seemed like the odor was worse, as if cleaning it had just diluted the spots and spread them over a wider area, so the whole house smelled like cats - yuk.  But after using Emmy's Best on the same furniture, the odor is gone!  I am amazed and excited to use this on other areas of the house.  I have tried it on the back of a leather chair and on walls and baseboards, and so far, it has worked on everything.  I do not think it smells like lavender, but the scent is quite pleasant, and ultimately, the clean smell after the scent of the product fades is wonderful.  Also, I was concerned that a 32 oz bottle would not be big enough but I find that Emmy's Best goes a long way.  I plan to buy more now though, because this stuff is so good that I don't think it will be long before some big company buys them up and starts selling a less effective version of the product for more money.  I highly recommend Emmy's Best if you need help removing cat odors.


I purchased this Cat Eye Clubmaster Polarized Sunglasses For Women Tinted Lens by Easy Play for my wife who suffers from a photosensitivity as a result of a head injury she sustained at her job. During the sunny weather she HAS to wear sunglasses or she has trouble focusing and gets nasty headaches. My wife loves vintage looking items so when I saw these cat eye style glasses I knew that she would love them. This review is based on her experiences using this product. Pros: The first thing she mentioned was the cat eye frame and the material it was made out of. My wife absolutely loves abalone. She said that the composite frame material finish looked just like silvery gray abalone. It's actually quite beautiful. The lens. Some sunglasses are just for show. Women wear them as a fashion statement but they don't do much function wise to actually block the harmful rays of the sun. This pair does! The lenses are polarized and anti-reflective. This was an EXTREMELY important feature considering my wife's visual issues. Size. These aren't John Lennon size small. And they aren't Jackie O. size huge (as is the style currently). My wife is very petite and large sunglasses aren't flattering on her. These sunglasses were just right for her face (see product description). Shape. The lenses themselves without considering the frame are rounder than other sunglasses. This actually benefited my wife. Comfortable to wear. Durable. They stood up to being thrown inside my wife's purse loose. Variety. My wife got the silver tone ones but there are other colors you can choose from (see product description and pictures for listing). Price is very reasonable. Nice sunglasses for women are actually quite expensive. Comes with a polishing cloth and a zip closure sunglasses case to store them in. Cons: Honestly, my wife said she couldn't think of anything she didn't like about these glasses. They are now her favorite pair of sunglasses!  This would make a great gift for a birthday. Christmas. Mother's Day. Anniversary (especially when combined with tickets to somewhere sunny).

I was provided this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest unbiased evaluation. My opinions are my own and were in no way influenced by the fact that I received a discount. I am under no obligation to give a positive review and did not receive any type of compensation for the writing of this review.


I was diagnosed with neuropathy earlier this year and was told there was NO treatment for it, the symptoms would not improve, and the feeling would never return. One of my symptoms, which I hate more than anything, is the feeling that I have something thick and stiff strapped to my feet. If nothing else, I hoped for improvement for this alone, anything else would be an added benefit.

I received these right before I left on vacation, tried them out for a couple of days, three treatments a day, but it was nowhere near enough time. When I returned, I started daily treatments, shooting for three times a day every day, however I have missed weekends a lot and had a few days where I did not get all my treatments in. I have felt the "thick sensation" for so long I can barely recall a time when I have not felt it. This morning, I took my dogs out and while walking down the stairs noticed my feet felt different (I do not think this was an overnight, flip the switch, they suddenly felt different, just the first time I noticed). The sensation of a what I guess you could call leather, or to me sometimes it feels like I have plywood in my feet, is changing.

I still feel like something is there, but today, for the first time, I noticed it feels lighter, more flexible. Is it a huge difference? No, I would say subtle, but a definite improvement all the same. If this trend continues, I will be overjoyed, if this is best result - it is still enough difference to make my feet feel better and make the treatments worthwhile.

I went into this believing I was stuck, and these might help. Are they a miracle? No. Are they helping? Yes. Would I recommend you try them? I would. Am I hopeful for more progress? Certainly am. I will grant, they are not cheap, but improvement in my experience usually comes at a price. If you try them, you must give them time and you have to be willing to commit to using them, but if you do I hope you feel what I have.


I have used many sleep masks in the past and with every single one, I would take them off in my sleep. Never had I made it through the night with it still on my face. So.... when I read all the wonderful reviews about this mask, I ordered it, although honestly I was only cautiously optimistic that it would be as great as the reviews said it would be. Well, it arrived quickly and when I opened it up I didn't see what was so great about it. It was definitely thin and soft..... just like the reviews said, however, the strap that holds it on felt like it was going to slip right off my head while sleeping. HOWEVER..... when I went to bed that night, I put it on. It was soft, and light and really really comfortable. When I woke up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water, it WAS STILL ON!!!! I hadn't taken it off in my sleep like I'd done with every single other night mask. I got some water and went back to bed. I turn a lot in my sleep and I thought that since it was so soft and silky it would turn and twist on my head. IT DOESN"T!!!! It stays exactly where it is supposed to be. And here's another thing that is so wonderful about this mask. The strap doesn't bother the top of my ears like all of the other ones do. With the masks that have straps made out of elastic, they feel like they are digging into the place where the top of my ears connect to my head. (Sorry I don;'t know what to call that part) This mask doesn't do that at all. Well, I've been wearing it now for about a week and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!! It's silky and soft and thin and comfortable. It stays in place and I NEVER take it off in my sleep. When I wake up in the morning it is still exactly where it was when I put it on the night before. I'm tempted to buy a bunch of them just to have in case they company ever decides not to  make them any more. And, if I could give this make 10 stars.... I would. I highly recommend it to anyone who wears or wants to try wearing a sleep mask!!!


Years ago, my husband suffered a back injury at work. He was unable to perform his regular job and spent years on L&I. It was obvious that this was a life changing injury and that his back would never be the same. He saw several different doctors, underwent many different treatments, took tons of medication, endured tons of different tests and even attended a pain management clinic. Throughout this lengthy process, He was given a medical grade tens unit. It was the most effective tool he had to combat the pain. My husband went thru vocational training, attended the local community college and got himself a CDA and became a long haul truck driver rather than live on disability for the remainder of his life. Because he decided to better himself and not live on a government disability check, once his L&I case was closed, he had to return the tens unit. Of course a medical grade tens unit is ridiculously expensive and we simply cannot afford one. He has tried a few different cheap ones, but none has really done the job he's needed from it. I came across this one while browsing one day and figured it couldn't hurt to try given the fact it wasn't too costly. While it definitely doesn't work like the medical grade one, this little guy actually does a fairly decent job. Given that my husband is using this to relieve back pain and it helps, anyone looking to use this as a massager or fat burner should be extremely pleased. The unit requires two AAA batteries to work which are not included. Included with the unit a single cord that splits into four pieces, four pads that attach to the end off the cords and stick onto the body and an instruction manual. One simply plugs the cord into the unit, attaches the pads to the cord, place the pads where on the body they want massaged, pain relief or fat burner and then turn it on. It is much simpler than it looks. The unit has several different levels of intensity depending on what you are using the unit for and what your tolerance to the eletrical currents. Overall, this is a fantastic little unit that works great and has many different uses.


Bit more experience, so I have to tweak my review.

Still not convinced the blade is any good, but it's become clear that the problem is with the specific pills we're trying to cut; they're just too big. Meaning that in our case, it's the plastic shell that holds the blade in place that is crushing the pill before the blade even has a chance of applying any significant force. Otherwise, my original opinion, below, is unchanged. I still think the blade is too dull for the job, but I cannot rigorously attest to that as we've had no cause to split the size pills it's clearly designed to handle.

Two different units are both doing the same thing, and due to careless advertising (can't be sure if this is the seller's or Amazon's fault) I have two more that I can test with. But I'm fully expecting the same results.

Bought this to handle 1,500mg "horse" pill, which just barely fit; however, the description clearly states (I am paraphrasing) "Works with all pills; small, large, and will not crush".

Well, between myself and my wife, we've now used this on about a dozen pills, and the result has been the same every time. Crushed pills; frequently into powder. Yet we can split these same pills, without issue, with a simple pair of decent quality scissors.

"Didn't follow the instructions"; um, what instructions? Not to mention the function is so bloody obvious that no instructions are needed. However, I tried both gentle, firm pressure, and just straight-up hard pressure--gentle and firm did nothing but test my patience; it certainly did not work. Hard pressure worked but ... powder, or at best large chunks.

"Clearly the blade is dull" I thought, and some quick testing confirmed that. Indeed, these blades can't even cut paper, so how can they be expected to handle pills that are much denser?

Good idea; OK design, but the piss-poor blade ruins the whole thing.

And sorry, the "Must protect the children; that's why the blades aren't as sharp as they could be" excuse doesn't fly with me. No aware parent would allow a young child anywhere near this thing, dull blade or not.


I got this yesterday and tried it this am. It came well packaged. In an a outer envelope then a nicer bubble wrap envelop. It has a little ziploc plastic case you can keep it in if you like. It is very silicon feeling texture and a little squishy. It reminds me of mini flatten silicone fake boob. Honestly that's what I initially thought of when i pulled it out and started touching it. It has a edge to it I am not crazy about where its sealed. So you will have to be careful around your eyes. I don't have the OG product this is based on so I can't compare it to that. But it does take very little makeup and it is very very easy to clean. Im not crazy about the finish it leaves on your face its seems a little streaky. I used my toothbrush foundation brush because I like the finish it gives over top of it. I do like it but I don't love it. And I would take away another half star and make it 3.5 if I could because it stinks. It has a terrible smell I'm leaving the storage pouch it comes with open as I'm hoping the product smell will fade in time. But it is really really smelly almost to the point where I wasn't going to use it. If you have a sensitivity to smells you will not like this.

Update 11-6-2017
So I ended up placing it next to my kitchen sink (no pouch) for about a month a few times a week I would wash it with warm soap and water. After about a month only if I held it directly under my nose would I get that chemical smell. I don't know if it was from the pouch it came in or the actual product. But it does fade over time. Now there is zero smell. I still don't use this right next to my eyes because to me the edges seem a bit sharp. How i use this product is to actually place the foundation on my face then I use one of those toothbrush style face brushes to distribute it evenly across my face. So my brush doesn't get as gunked up as quickly with product and I don't have to get foundation on my fingers either. It saves the amount of foundation I use. My foundation lasts probably twice as long now as it did before.


I live with a snorer.  A snorer whose sleep study came back with "some snoring observed"...who sounds like he's "yelling" when he snores-!
I have used the purple Flents "Quiet Please" for a long time (years) but recently ran across these when I was making my usual Amazon purchase.  The purple version do feel a bit tight in my ears after a few days, and sometimes I need a break.  So I ordered these and have been so, so satisfied!

They are suggested for sleep because they are shorter than the purple "Quiet Please" version.  Therefore, if you ever sleep on your side, there is no pressure.  I didn't think the purple kind were causing pressure, until I tried these!

Second, these ear plugs are much more giving than then purple version.  They are softer and I can wear them every night for many nights in a row.  I haven't had a "break" yet and I've been wearing them for weeks.  Some people have commented here and there about size differences.  I have only come across one (out of about 50!) that felt a little harder.  I tried it anyway, and found that it felt the same as the others in my ear, so maybe it was closer to the outside of the container on a cold night?  Who knows.  But I haven't had consistency issues that others have mentioned.

Third, these are rated slightly below the purple "Quiet Please" version in sound protection.  As I mentioned, my husband snores loudly, so I was concerned.  No problems!  These seem to work just as well, and i don't notice any difference.  I haven't tried them in other settings, but they keep his snores at bay...even when I can feel the base rattling around in my chest, these work.  Of course, I can hear if something happens, like my dogs suddenly bark from the edge of the bed, so I'm not worried about fire alarms, etc.

Overall, these Super Sleep Comfort Foam Ear Plugs (Flents, in green/teal) are amazing and I plan to order them next time...which is coming up soon!


Short version: These are great! What are you waiting for?

I am so happy Viter Energy created this as an alternative to the metal tins they sell. I love the tins but I also wanted some caffeine mints that I could easily carry around with me in my pocket or backpack, plus the tins can be a little loud when you're down to a few mints and it jingles, these are better for the office or a bag or purse so they don't make any noise. Also I tend to lose things easily so I have misplaced a few tins but with these if I lose a packet that's only 3 mints not a big deal. Plus if I ever don't want 3 mints at once I can always put the extra into one of my remaining tins, which now permanently stay in my cars and a few spots in the house. Having 3 mints in each packet also makes for a lot less packaging waste which is always good. I also like that they are 40mg. A lot of caffeine mints start at 60+ mg but sometimes I don't need that much, or if I do I would rather space them out which works great with the 40mg. I have read some reviews of the tins where people hate the taste but I think it's fine. You shouldn't expect it to taste just like a non-caffeinated mint but I have tried other brands that were so much worse. Maybe it's something about the Wintergreen flavor that really disguises the bitterness of the caffeine. This is a perfect offering in between the tins and the bulk bag. As far as effectiveness, these are definitely the same mints you get in the tins and all I can say is they work. In fact the few times I took them late in the day I stayed up way too late at night, so consider that a warning if you're not a regular coffee drinker. The box also tells you about the 2 founders and how the company came to be, how cool is that?! I can't really think of any complaints. One of the few products out there that does/is exactly what is claimed.


[[VIDEOID:8fa932d41331e1789a697562db34d8cc]] I have started working out more and I study on a regular basis as well, so I needed something for my mind and body. I needed all the energy I can get, and I like that it has lions mane mushroom in it.
Pros:
*It does give me energy and I feel like I can mental process things faster. I like it better than coffee that gives me energy but also comes with the coffee jitters and this one doesn't.
* The color is beautiful to say the least. It looks like it has pink glitter in it or something and I keep wondering what that can be from. If you look at the video, I posted you can see the shimmer and swirl. No, it doesn't affect the inner workings of it but it does make it aesthetically pleasing.
*My favorite part- It is only 5 calories per scoop. This is great because the less calories I add the better since we know a lot of our calories are gained through liquids.
*It uses green tea extract as its caffeine source. I drink green tea sometimes and this seems to give me more energy, so I am not sure the energy boast comes only from the caffeine or if it is from everything combined. However, I like the effects without that crash that this gives me.
Cons:
*The flavor is just not good to me. I feel like a child taking medicine every time I drink it. The flavor is just so similar to a medicinal flavor that I started drinking it with a straw. Not horrible but not enjoyable or anything. (minus a star for flavor).
*Less of a con and more of an annoyance but the minerals and ingredients keep settling at the bottom if I don't drink it all right away. I have to keep stirring it every time I drink it to make sure it is evenly mixed before consuming.
Conclusion:
*I would recommend it because I did feel like it gave me more energy, but the taste is just what i couldn't take when drinking it. I understand all the things it has in it though and next to the protein powders and bars and wheat grass and everything else I have been adding this is in the same ballpark. I do like the energy from it though and the fact that it is 5 calories per scoop.
 Disclaimer: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.


I put them on Subscribe and Save for about thirty three dollars for a two months supply.  Thank you and God bless you SamSara. I have had lyme since February 22, 1978  and I know you do not trust anyone when it comes to a cure and that is okay.  This is not a medication and not a supplement its five herbs and it truly works. Basically it starves them and they can not reproduce. I read Stephen Harrod Buhner's book Healing Lyme and went searching amazon to purchase the herbs that Stephen said would make me well. I purchased them in bags and they don't taste too bad with orange juice and then I found these fabulous capsules. OMG, I have been having one big party ever since. I also purchased other herbs that Stephen suggested to heal the collateral damage.  I will be seventy five in a few months, had lyme since 1978  and I forgot to use my walker this morning. I actually forgot to use the damn thing, I'm hobbling around the house today totally on my own and feel fabulous. I mean lymie fabulous. If you have lyme you know what I mean. Fabulous to a lymie means you don't pray to die today. You aren't begging God to end the insanity. Am I right my dear friends? I don't use meds or antibiotics. gave up on them about thirty eight years ago because they made it worse in the long run. I have always taken supplements just to keep me alive until they found a cure or I checked out of this Heartbreak Hotel. I think that is the reason I only herxed for about three days or so. You can herx longer according to your immune system but I would hang in there if I were you. It will cure you as Stephen said, it would. The man is not wrong, he's not lying and he is not trying to get wealthy at your expense, like the others. He is different. So, kids don't be afraid to get well and take your life back. The book is on amazon and so are the capsules. Do it, now! God bless all of you and best wishes on your new life.


I have had this one for a while now. Great build quality and very nice finish on top (sturdy glass), less so on bottom (cheap plastic). Compared to my gold standard which is a Seca medical body analyzer, weight is both accurate (meaning it is close to the value given by Seca) and precise (Aria returns almost the same weight when measuring several times and remains consistent over time). Body fat percentage measurement is less accurate but rather good on precision. It is 4% off the reading I get from Seca but at least with good precision you will get proper tracking and monitoring over time. I noticed that readings can vary a little depending on where the scale is positioned but that is true for all scales so make sure that you position it exactly the same way when tracking your weight and body fat over time.

I have encountered no problems whatsoever with the installation and setup over wifi. 3 minutes and I was done! I went straight to the weblink to set it up the first time.
http://www.fitbit.com/scale/setup/start
Then once the scale was set up, I configured the mobile and mac apps. This is what worked for me.
Note that the scale will not work with static IPs. If you know what this means, you probably know how to fix it. And if you have absolutely no idea, I would say consider this if you have a serious online gamer at home or someone telecommuting for instance.

The scale automatically recognizes people but in order for that to happen each person needs to have their own fitbit account which is annoying especially if you have children. Otherwise, people show up on your account and on the scale as "guest". You have an option to send the invites out to them from your own fitbit account for a maximum of 7 invites.

Last but not least, because of the technology behind body composition analysis, this scale should not be used by people with medical devices such as pace makers, pregnant women, or children under the age of 10. My 2 1/2 year old daughter always wants to go on the scale like mommy and daddy so I make her wear her crocs or flip flops.


Edit - I now have the same issue with this new hair straightening iron. The temperature gauge is not accurate and it keeps getting way hotter than the temperature I set it to. I was using it today and set it to 200 degrees (near the lowest heat setting) and it actually melted/burned my hair right off. It’s obviously getting WAY hotter than it should be. There’s no way it should melt my hair when set to 200 deg. It really shouldn’t even melt my hair if it was set at the highest heat setting of 350. Not with a quick press. So I would guess that it was getting much hotter than that (which should obviously never happen).

This is the 2nd unit in a row that had this problem. This one isn’t flashing the “Err” message like the last one. At least with that one it would start flashing an error message when it overheated. This time it was reading the correct temperature so there was no way to know it was was hotter than it should have been until I used it and it very quickly started to melt my hair.

There seems to be some type of manufacturer defect. I would avoid buying this hair straightening iron.

I had an issue with the first 1-3/5 inch hair straightener I ordered. It kept getting way hotter than what I set the temperature at and then it would start flashing an “Err” message. So I contacted amazon that night. They got back to me hours later and had already shipped the new hair straightener by the quickest means possible. It arrived the next day. Very impressive!

So far so good with the new hair straightener. I had this same model for years and loved it but unfortunately it got broken in a move. So when I came across the same model I ordered it immediately. I’m guessing the first one I got was just a rare defect. As I said, the replacement is working perfectly so far and the previous one I had worked great (and would probably still be working if it hasn’t been broken). I’ll update this if I run into any more problems, but I don’t anticipate that happening.

BTW I love that you can set the temperature in 10 degree increments from 170-350.


1st days' impressions---will update if rating needs changing or cushions' characteristics change my review/ Packaged in plastic zip bag (like a clothes hamper bag !). Quality zipped seat cushion bag --cloth side up, ribbed side down, with no slipping on my office chair. Original chair well cushioned, but this added Ultimate cushion adds more comfort, for sure. At my 200 pounds, this Ultimate cushion provides enough "softness", is correct size for my large frame, and notice no heat building up. Seat cushion conforms to slight middle dip of the chair padding, and retains cushion thickness, after getting up. No sliding forward or around, and a decent cushion weight keeps it in place all the time. If I rock to both chair sides, I feel the cushion compressing around its' edges. Cushion cover is non-slip on bottom, and a 1" square SAMPLE of the inside blue lattice-work material, that buckles when pressed. This demonstrates how the air between the lattice squares, allows compression where needed. AGAIN--great QUALITY !  and MADE IN UTAH..U.S.A.  /  The principle of compressing the air-filled lattice work, should be progressively softer with lighter weight......I'd say over 220 pounds is the effective limit for the Ultimate. Price seems a lot, but there's a few reasons, making it a good buy. At the least, sitting has improved, with this cushion. Remove cushion cover to launder in cold water, then tumble in low heat. (The sample of the lattice inside, reminds me of the chex cereal design.) UPDATE 6/27/2014 --Still works like brand new----does not flatten out after use...returns to full thickness.  /  Because of how I sit and move a lot in chair, pad does slip forward sometimes, but hey, SLIDE IT BACK ! / note..front of pad had strap to carry or move it by --- each side of cushion is slightly different, whichever you like facing up. A good investment for those who sit. UPDATE UPDATE; a BIT UNDER SIZE TO COVER MY OFFICE CHAIR SEAT. Would be better for smaller people, but it's heavier people like me, need it most. Well, better than NO cushion. UPDATE 2/2/2017  still like new.


I bought these as my feet are often cold. I am a professional athlete and have a very low blood pressure and a resting heart rate of below 40. So when I need to sit still in front of the computer, cold feet are almost inevitable. In addition, for health reasons I keep the temperature in my house below 70 F. I was looking for a solution to cold feet for some time, and  best I found so far were woolen socks and a yoga mat under my table.
I was quite skeptical when I got these slippers, but from the first moment they were really convincing. First off, the slippers themselves are well made. The material they are made of is sturdy and yet soft and comfortable. On the inside, the fabric is even softer, slightly padded. They have an adjustable opening that doesn’t open too far (I am a size 12) so that you have to slip in first until your toes touch the front, then pull up the part that covers your heels. Once done, they fit nicely and sit snugly on your feet.
The energy for the heating comes from two standard charging batteries, as you would also get to charge your phone on the go. They come with a dual USB-C cable so that you can charge both batteries using only one USB outlet. The charging time is about 1 h. Then you have to connect the batteries via a cable and put them in a small pocket for each slipper that sits on top. of it.  They are rather easy to insert in the pocket. I was surprised how comfortable the slippers were even after inserting the batteries; they just add a light weight on top of your foot, which you very soon forget about.
The slippers have a button on the outside that you push to switch them on. They have three settings indicated by three different colors. I kept them on the highest level and had them on for  an hour a day. The batteries lasted for three days. That is good enough for me as already after ten minutes my feet began to be nice and warm. The good thing is, when you are physically fit as I am, it’s enough to get your feet  warm. Once they are warmed up, and the arteries are widened, they manage to stay warm without any additional help.
If you suffer from cold feet, I can recommend these slippers. They are well made, they work, the batteries are ok, and they absolutely do the job they promised to do.


My kids wear school uniforms (khakis and polos), and they come home every day with oily black marks all over their clothes from the recycled tire pieces used as a base on their playground. Additionally, they have the normal kid stains: food, paint, dirt, etc. I've never used a stain remover before but figured that would be cheaper than continuing to throw away clothes.

This arrived in the mail yesterday, and as luck would have it (haha!), my daughter came home in khakis completely covered in black marks, so I got to test it right away. I followed the directions on the back of the bottle and treated the entire week's worth of uniform clothes (so some stains had had a chance to set in). After one round through the washer, about 90% of the stains were gone. I did a second treatment on a few spots and rewashed everything, and those khakis I would have otherwise thrown out were completely stain-free when I removed them from the washer. There was also a white shirt from earlier in the week that had gotten paint on it in art class, and that came out completely, too. The only stains that didn't come out were a spot that looked like it may have been from a Sharpie and a grass stain; honestly, though, these could have already gone through the laundry once before and set in, so I can't say for sure that this wouldn't have worked on them.

I didn't notice this anywhere in the description, but this product does have a slight smell, kind of like baby powder. Also, it leaves a soapy residue on anything you spray it on, and clothes required extra rinses to come clean.

Overall, I'm amazed at how this took really tough stains out of clothes, and I am so glad to have found something that will save us from having to constantly replace clothing. Because I went through about two-thirds of a bottle on a single load, I think I'll be buying this at Target from now on since their website has it much cheaper.


So far the chair (comes in two parts - leg module separate) has been a pain.  It cost me $150 to find local movers to get it from garage, through house, and into office room. So there's additional costs.  It take TWO BIG STRONG GUYS to move this thing around.  Any bcomments about easy moving, easy assembly, are, in my opinion, disconnected from reality.

The manual SAYS NOTHING, nothing at all about connecting leg module which is tricky enough so the legs on mine are still unattached as I write this.  I'm scouring the web for assembly instructions but NOTHING.  I'm frustrated, have cut my fingers trying to attach legs, and have discovered 1. ONLY ONE YEAR WARRANTY, that's not good, after 1year, you pay for any issues, 2. top height it accommodates is 6 Feet. You judge that bit of info, 3. while it's described as having great features, also says cheaply made overall.

Serious thoughts about a return ... though I just paid $150 to get in in my house. Will update when/if legs get attached.  How doesa clip in photo come off, to allow the leg module to hang, without ruining clips. Expensive products, which don't come with instructions, should be avoided like a plague!

UPDATE:  Here is an Amazon customer who was able to explain an assembly step Not in the sorry excuse for a manual, or anywhere else on the web.
maurice talley answered:
"The manual isn't clear at all in this area. There are two posts, one on each side, that the leg bracket slides on to. Before you can attach it you must remove the locking clip from each post which is not stated in the manual. Once the clip is taken off of each post everything makes since. Just lift it up and place the post on each side through the hole in the leg attachment and then slide the clip over the post to lock the leg attachment into place. The key, identify the posts and remove those clips which require a squeezing motion to unlock them. I hope this helps."  Thank you so very much Maurice Talley!


So this is the new THING in K-Beauty where the collagen film gets absorbed directly into your face.

I tried 2 different brand before this one and like this the best.
One company's product left a thick film on the face and within hours it was peeling off from my face.
The other company's product, I had to spray and massage into my face and within hours it was still peeling off from my face. They Both were kinda hard to apply on my face.

But this one didn't peel off and there was no massaging in needed.

So the application process is a bit tricky so i hope my review helps.
If you're using this at the end of your skin care routine i dont think it's necessary to spray on the mist prior to applying the film patch but here it goes

Spray the mist over your face evenly please don't over spray your face where it's dripping down your chin.
Just a slight mist would do.

Apply the film onto your face the pink is out side and there's a slight white cast that side is for your face.
Please please try not to touch the film (inside of the patch cause it is super fragile)
Make sure your hand is not wet either cause the collagen patch will melt.

Apply slight pressure and press onto your face and the pink fabric will kinda automatically come off.
If your face is too wet you wont be able to see too much of the film's whiteness and if your face is too dry, the film wont stick to your face. So delicate this thing~!! So just the right amount of moisture to start off.

After you peel off the pink fabric spray the collagen mist over the film and while you're at it spray all over your face and neck avoid spraying your eyes it kinda stings.

I noticed that right after the mist dried, the face felt a bit tight they say this is the collagen working in your skin. I slept on it and noticed that the next day my face felt more moisturized and had less dryness from the sunscreen that i use to have.

I used it every other day for the past 2 weeks and noticed that my skin started to have this glow and less fine lines. I sprayed my face with the mist occasionally even when i wasn't using the patch. Hey it's collagen what have i got to lose?


Okay, there are some flaws that all of these scales. They use inductance to measure body fat %%. I'm not going to get too deep into the electrical definition of inductance - but for the sake of argument - it's measuring the electrical resistance between one foot and the other. It does some pretty fancy calculations based on your height (that you tell the software) - your weight, which it measures pretty accurately... and it tries to figure out your body fat percentage. Then, it does some more math and will figure your lean body mass.

Overall, it's a pretty neat technology... but it's not 100% accurate. Now - just to be clear - it's not a flaw with the Fitbit Aria specifically, just in all inductance scales. There's no way for the scale to know how hydrated you are... if you're retaining water or excessively dehydrated - it throws off the calculations between fat mass and lean mass. I've had it jump 3-4% body fat in the space of a day. It's best to watch trends in the readings... it's not a medical grade device, but if you weigh yourself at the same time every day, get into a routine... then you can watch trends in your body weight and what it says is your body fat %%.

Knowing that - I'd still recommend this scale.

It's fairly simple and straight forward to set this up - get it connected to your wireless network and associated with your Fitbit account. Just follow the instructions closely. It will connect up to your wireless network - it'll sync with your Fitbit account almost instantaneously.

Fitbit has a very very nice ecosystem of health monitoring products. For me, it's not just the bands and it's not just the scales... but you can use their app to view how you sleep, how active you are, resting HR... and with this scale, your weight and (relative) body fat %%, lean body %%... and you're able to have some objective numbers to watch.

I'm giving this 4 stars because as neat as the technology is, it's not perfect, but just to be clear, it's not a problem specific to the Aria


I am going to start this review by saying that it is clear to me that people who gave this product  good 5 star reviews here clearly do not know anything about whey protein and what it's supposed to look and taste like. This product is total GARBAGE! I should've known better by the price they were selling it for, but as always, I try to support new products and I promote competition which benefits us the consumers. When I opened this bag of TruProteins whey I immediately noticed something was wrong with the texture of the powder, it looked highly processed and "grainy" like sand. Real whey protein IS NOT GRAINY looking, quite the contrary actually and the powder is very thin to the point that it sticks to your skin. Then I took a small spoon of it and tried it on my mouth, the taste was off as well and tasted like something I had never had in my life. I have been using concentrated whey proteins for years and I know good whey protein when I see one, TRUProteins whey is just not it. I also have a degree in Nutrition, and part of my daily job is to identify real foods and recommend the best products for my clients. Anyway, I hope this review discourages everyone out there to buy this product because it is not worth the money they charge for it nor your health. God, I I hate to be deceived by false advertisement... Again, this product simply does not look like what undenatured whey protein is supposed to look and taste like. I am returning this product and getting my money back. Now, to end this on a positive note, the only good thing about this product is actually the bag, which has a laminated interior which protects the highly light sensitive whey protein from degradation when exposed to light, but in this case the product inside doesn't look like real whey protein anyway so it  does not matter...