okay so I ordered this chair off of amazon from the cavilier store in Duluth ga.  extremely skeptical due to the co's extremely poor reviews both on amazon and the bbb. the company is very difficult to return contact and did have to go through amazon for response. however I received product in said time through R+L carriers, who were great to work with. okay the chair. size! I live in a very old house where the doors are smaller 32". front door. I had maybe 1/4 inch (with chair out of the box). trying to get it into my preferred room was almost a no go bc of the trim in the doorway, however after placing 2 towels on each side we were able to slide it ever so gently through the doorway. Easy to assemble, just 3 foot rest connections, the power cord and remote cord. powered on and cycled through. the remote is a bit confusing but you will figure it out.  Okay size - I am 5'7" 170lbs I would not recommend this for any larger of a person. it actually fits me like a glove, like custom made. air bags can be a bit intense but any less and ppl would be c/o it not being strong enough. you can adjust this pressure. the foot rest extends manually with out much effort, just push with your feet. only down fall with the foot rollers is they are stationary and remain in the central portion of your foot vs going all the way to your toes. the SL track goes from top of neck all the way down past your buttocks to upper leg, the heat works well. the blue tooth connects easily to my smart phone, however the audio isnt the greatest (its not a polk or bose system) but its a nice feature. for incoming or outgoing calls I can hear them but they can not hear me. possibly that is a feature I havent figured out yet and there is nothing in the owners manual touching on this subject.  it does have a control panel on the chair itself which is convenient.  the chair is comfortable, looks good, has a clean new smell to it. but its not real leather (but I wasnt expecting it would be). all and all for the all the functions and the price, its a nice chair. it had all the features I wanted for a affordable price. I did buy the extended 3 warranty. I just got it yesterday, so I will cont. to review its long term function. if I had to nit pick about cons of the chair, I would only say the foot rollers as mentioned, and the size. it is not one size fits all. so just take that into consideration. but all and all it fits me fine. Oh and the z gravity works flawlessly.


Below are my likes and dislikes.  Feel free to comment.

Likes:
1.  Pistol is heavy duty and well made.
2.  Weight is very close to a Glock 17.
3.  Red and green lasers are pinpoint and brighter than I expected
4.  Trigger is "close" to a Glock and adjustable but read the instructions first.
5.  Magazine release is the extended version.
6.  Weighted nonfunctional magazine is very close in weight to an actual full one (10 rounds).
6.  Very addicting to practice with.

Dislikes:
1.  Sights are black with NO white outline like factory Glock sights (this is a big problem).
2.  The supplied magazine and factory Glock magazines fit a little sloppy in the grip.
3.  Taking the top slide off is a pain... one pin was very stubborn coming out (quality control issue).
4.  The pistol does not fit my Glock 17 holster made by Comp-Tac.  Slide is slightly too wide. Fits the
  Comp-Tac Glock 9mm "slide" version the best.
5.  Trigger doesn't have the safety (2 triggers) like actual Glocks (no big deal).
6.  The grip doesn't feel Glockish without the Glock SIDE checkering.  It is smooth with recessed words SIRT on it.
7.  No detailed instructions came with the pistol. There is a PDF file you can download but I had to search for it.

I immediately changed out the sights with factory ones.  The rear sight on the SIRT can be pushed out with your fingers and the factory sights slid on the same way. NO TOOL or VISE is needed.  May need glue to secure.

For the front sight replacement, you have to remove the top red slide by pushing out the 2 pins that hold the slide on. The front sight is glued on. There is NO NUT to unscrew. There is only hard RTV you have to scrape off on the underside then gently tap the sight out. Now you can install the factory Glock front sight with the small nut that comes with it. You can easily tighten the nut with a small needle nose pliers. YOU DO NOT NEED A GLOCK FRONT SIGHT TOOL. You only need the nut snug as there is no recoil. The nut has a self locking feature and won't back off. That's all there is to it!

Before you purchase this training pistol, read the "Customer Questions & Answers" below the Amazon reviews. You will see other customers as well as my questions and answers I posted earlier.

Bottom line... I really like this trainer pistol and wish the manufacturer would address the issues I noted above. Price is kind of steep to recommend to others.  Maybe a cheaper version with the metal slide and only a red laser is in order?


Pros:
+ Made in the USA
+ Vegetarian, Sugar Free, Preservative Free, GMO free, Nut free, wheat free, gluten free, Lactose free*, Chemical Free, Yeast Free, Soy Free, Iron Free, Artificial Color & Flavor Free.
+ Includes Prebiotics as well
+ Small “pearl” pills, easy to swallow
+ No refrigeration necessary
+ Small serving size for maintenance – only 1 per day
+ Tasteless & Odorless when swallowed

Cons:
- Not Indicated as from an FDA Registered/Certified Facility
- Not Indicated as from an NSF & GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Certified Facility
- *May Contain Trace Amounts of the Milk Protein Casein

Neutral:
~Probiotic Content (5 billion per pearl at time of manufacture)
~ Fair Price

I’ve been taking probiotic supplements daily for many years, so I can’t truly say that I’ve noticed any additional functional benefits from taking this brand over the other brands. However, I think this is a really great product for all of the above listed “Pros.” Not all brands also include prebiotics, and I think this is an important addition to probiotic supplementation. I love the small spherical pills, as the only other brands I have tried either come in larger capsule/powder or gummy form (tasty but more expensive, and lots of added sugars). I also love the smaller serving size for maintenance, as the previous brands I have used usually call for 3 per day (powder capsules) or 2 per day (gummies). The smaller "pearl" shaped pills are also a nice feature, for easy swallowing. For some reason I imagined a soft-gel type pearl, however, these are more of a hard round tablet. This brand is also a fair price, comparatively. Currently retailing on Amazon at just under $22 for a 2-month supply, compared to the $26 for a 2-month supply of the Probiotic Gummies I was previously taking. However, the powdered capsule brand I used to buy is as low as $7.19 for 200 pills. Regarding the probiotic content, this brand contains 5 billion per pearl at time of manufacture. I’ve seen this number as low as 500 million, to as high as 50 billion with other brands.

* I am committed to providing completely honest and unbiased reviews, regardless of how I obtained the product. I was fortunate enough to receive this product at no cost in exchange for my honest review. This and all of my reviews contain only my personal, sincere opinions and experiences. Please feel free to comment if you found this review helpful (or not), or have any questions. I welcome and appreciate feedback regarding my reviews. Thank you for reading! *


If Amega Global, or any wand developer, has discovered nothing more than a way to detect and measure zero point energy it would be a Nobel Prize worthy accomplishment. The ability to harness and control zero point energy, let alone all the profound benefits attributed to it, would be tantamount to harnessing and controlling gravity. It would be the single greatest scientific breakthrough in human history. And there would be at least one double-blinded, clinical study to validate it.

According to Amega and other wand producers, ZPE somehow promotes cellular repair by "reminding" our cells to "return to source". That is, their original, undamaged, pristine state. This begs the question, why does Zero Point Energy only contribute to repairing cells we can't see? Why doesn't zero point energy repair skin cells of burn victims or those with eczema, psoriasis or acne? Why doesn't it reverse cataracts, or return the scalp cells of balding men back to "source"? In fact, the only demonstrations we are ever presented are subjective, where the subject rates their pain from 1 to 10, and the injury is internal where we must only assume "cellular repair" actually took place. This is somewhat similar to charlatans like Peter Popoff and Benny Hinn who routinely heal trick hips and bad backs, but who can never seem to find any clinically blind, quadriplegic or stage-4 cancer patients in their audience, in spite of the hundreds that attended.

Instead of demonstrating the miraculous powers of these wands on citrus fruits, old dogs or people with a headache, as you will find all over YouTube, why don't they send free wands to stage four cancer sufferers who are under hospice care and have ceased all anti-cancer treatment? That way there would be no doubt what caused their cancer to go into remission, they could save thousands of lives and end tremendous suffering, and these wand purveyors would heroically be front page news all over the world. And there would be a multi-billion dollar bidding war among pharmaceutical companies for the rights to this technology, and hundreds of new jobs created to dig the ten mile deep hole for them to bury it in.

For the record, I have performed extensive research into ZPE wands, specifically Amega Global's AMWand, including blind field testing. You can read the results in the Alert section of our website (which you'll have to search for as URLs external to Amazon are not allowed here).

Len Clements
Founder & CEO
MarketWave, Inc.


If any wand developer has discovered nothing more than a way to detect and measure zero point energy it would be a Nobel Prize worthy accomplishment. The ability to harness and control zero point energy, let alone all the profound benefits attributed to it, would be tantamount to harnessing and controlling gravity. It would be the single greatest scientific breakthrough in human history. And there would be at least one double-blinded, clinical study to validate it.

According to virtually all wand producers, ZPE somehow promotes cellular repair by "reminding" our cells to "return to source". That is, their original, undamaged, pristine state. This begs the question, why does Zero Point Energy only contribute to repairing cells we can't see? Why doesn't zero point energy repair skin cells of burn victims or those with eczema, psoriasis or acne? Why doesn't it reverse cataracts, or return the scalp cells of balding men back to "source"? In fact, the only demonstrations we are ever presented are subjective, where the subject rates their pain from 1 to 10, and the injury is internal where we must only assume "cellular repair" actually took place. This is somewhat similar to charlatans like Peter Popoff and Benny Hinn who routinely heal trick hips and bad backs, but who can never seem to find any clinically blind, quadriplegic or stage-4 cancer patients in their audience, in spite of the hundreds that attended.

Instead of demonstrating the miraculous powers of these wands on citrus fruits, old dogs or people with a headache, as you will find all over YouTube, why don't they send free wands to stage four cancer sufferers who are under hospice care and have ceased all anti-cancer treatment? That way there would be no doubt what caused their cancer to go into remission, they could save thousands of lives and end tremendous suffering, and these wand purveyors would heroically be front page news all over the world. And there would be a multi-billion dollar bidding war among pharmaceutical companies for the rights to this technology, and hundreds of new jobs created to dig the ten mile deep hole for them to bury it in.

For the record, I have performed extensive research into ZPE wands, specifically Amega Global's AMWand, including blind field testing. You can read the results in the Alert section of our website (which you'll have to search for as URLs external to Amazon are not allowed here).

Len Clements
Founder & CEO
MarketWave, Inc.


If any wand developer has discovered nothing more than a way to detect and measure zero point energy it would be a Nobel Prize worthy accomplishment. The ability to harness and control zero point energy, let alone all the profound benefits attributed to it, would be tantamount to harnessing and controlling gravity. It would be the single greatest scientific breakthrough in human history. And there would be at least one double-blinded, clinical study to validate it.

According to Amega and other wand producers, ZPE somehow promotes cellular repair by "reminding" our cells to "return to source". That is, their original, undamaged, pristine state. This begs the question, why does Zero Point Energy only contribute to repairing cells we can't see? Why doesn't zero point energy repair skin cells of burn victims or those with eczema, psoriasis or acne? Why doesn't it reverse cataracts, or return the scalp cells of balding men back to "source"? In fact, the only demonstrations we are ever presented are subjective, where the subject rates their pain from 1 to 10, and the injury is internal where we must only assume "cellular repair" actually took place. This is somewhat similar to charlatans like Peter Popoff and Benny Hinn who routinely heal trick hips and bad backs, but who can never seem to find any clinically blind, quadriplegic or stage-4 cancer patients in their audience, in spite of the hundreds that attended.

Instead of demonstrating the miraculous powers of these wands on citrus fruits, old dogs or people with a headache, as you will find all over YouTube, why don't they send free wands to stage four cancer sufferers who are under hospice care and have ceased all anti-cancer treatment? That way there would be no doubt what caused their cancer to go into remission, they could save thousands of lives and end tremendous suffering, and these wand purveyors would heroically be front page news all over the world. And there would be a multi-billion dollar bidding war among pharmaceutical companies for the rights to this technology, and hundreds of new jobs created to dig the ten mile deep hole for them to bury it in.

For the record, I have performed extensive research into ZPE wands, specifically Amega Global's AMWand, including blind field testing. You can read the results in the Alert section of our website (which you'll have to search for as URLs external to Amazon are not allowed here).

Len Clements
Founder & CEO
MarketWave, Inc.


I try to do a liver detox twice a year.  I have not done a detox in over a year, and I feel it.  I tried other tinctures and tea products in the past but like the idea of a pill for ease of use and transport.  My liver toxicity issues usually involve (1) feeling sluggish, (2) I learned this from reading the product details: perfume/chemical sensitivity are also signs of liver toxicity.  I work with the public and certain ‘perfumes’ can make me nauseous or give me a headache, lastly (3) I’ve eliminated pollen allergy symptoms with past detoxes and began to experience the nightly tossing, fatigue &  itching eyes earlier this spring.  I’m due for a liver detox, I am very in tuned with my body and I know I needed to get back to normal.  With every liver detox I can tell within the first seven days if there is progress, because my energy increases, which I can tell by how I wake up in the morning without hitting snooze three to four times.

I planned to start the Liver Detox on the weekend, since detoxing can produce a few undesirable side effects including any Herxheimmer reactions.  I missed my first two days because I kept forgetting to take the pills 20-30 minutes before a meal.

I did receive this product for free, however it was a perfect circumstance for me to review, since it’s something I would normally purchase.  NusaPure Liver Detox and Support has Milk Thistle, Zinc, Selenium, Turmeric, which are all great for detoxing and fortifying the liver, which is ‘our body’s cleaning machine’.  They are also a GMP company (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Made in the USA.  I’m a strong believer in supporting industry where I live and companies with integrity.  You can check out the rest of the ingredients from the photos below.

Day 1-3: out of 30, I already notice some great results.  You cannot do a liver detox (or any detox) with a polluted/impacted colon.  With NasaPure’s liver detox, my colon is also getting a clean sweep, if you know what I mean, not too much just right.

Day 4 & 5: I was walking behind someone wearing way too much perfume and I did not get a headache or nauseous, that is major for me.

Day 6: Today I woke up less sluggish, and I was moving around faster than before I started the Liver Detox pills.  Buy this!  You’ll really appreciate this well, thought out, high quality product, its results and manufacturing integrity.


Haven't hung a pair of glasses yet and am somewhat reluctant to do so. Wouldn't want them to be scratched or my new pair. Was going to get the metal one and shrink tube it. Might do that still but worry about the paint burning. The other thing I worry about some is scratching the "gun metal" black paint off of it. Got it painted thinking it wouldn't scratch my glasses as much but not sure if this is going to be the case. Gun metal when the term is used, is usually a form of dark grey. My glasses were this color. This is like a flat black.

As for the quality, the paint had a paint burr which I didn't like to see (bottom of magnet piece-right). Broke off easily however. It is a wonder how these people put this business together. Watched on the shark tank and then had my glasses almost once fall again out of my pocket, when bending over, then said, I should get that device. The other small defect is a small bump under the paint where the magnet part is but on the bent piece (flat circle). I assume a piece of metal or maybe dirt then painted over. Also the back of the clip isn't really painted. Has like an over spray paint effect. The back plate is not painted at all which is fine.

The magnets are very strong. I am amazed how it snaps together. Pulling it apart is easy with the grip of the bended part. I don't know if such a force is good for your body or not. Any health risks? You do or are supposed to have iron in your blood I don't know if it would collect there or turn you magnetic or what. Is such a charge healthy for you? Some people wear other devices for a healing effect. So who knows.

Also a concern is will this thing erase or corrupt the data of my credit cards, or flash drives? Also if near anything such as a laptop will it cause anything to be/become a magnet?

Curious what type of glue is on there. Seems pretty strong. Is it an epoxy? This guy took 5k for a patent and turned it into millions.

Totally amazed by this process of being in business for yourself. Gave away 65% I think. However Lorry made it a quick success.

Once people have so many patents though who can create a business without owing it to someone else, or not being able to do it? Curious how he found the patent that was already in place.

I thought of another thing as well. Maybe for a tie clip this would work too. The common tie clips either put a new hole in your tie or snag it with teeth.


I just received this product yesterday. I decided to use it right away because I'm starting a new yoga class tomorrow and wanted my mat to be fresh and clean since I can't recall the last time I've cleaned it, and it's also been a whole since I've used it. (Yikes. Lol)

I received my Asutra spray quickly, within the two day Prime window as promised. I noticed coming out of the package there was a faint scent, but the bottle didn't seem to be leaking. Probably just got jostled in transit.

After reading the label, I decided to go with the deep-cleaning option. Also, after seeing that other reviewers used a white towel on their first cleaning, I decided to try the same. Wow, I was impressed with the results.

So here's my take:

I shook up the bottle, as directed. I thoroughly sprayed down the "up" side of my mat, the side I usually face. It took a pretty decent amount of product to make sure the mat was covered, but not soaking wet. I let it sit for a few minutes (instead of just the recommended two, because I was doing other chores) and then took a damp, wet, cotton towel to the mat. I folded it in half, and rubbed in circles, starting at one end of the mat, and working my way to the other end. After the "up" side air dried, I flipped it over to clean the "bottom," the side that usually touches the floor, and repeated the process. I have not yet used the blue micro fiber cloth that came with it, but will likely carry that with me in my tote to clean after sessions.

Here are some pros:

•Pleasant, lightweight, quickly dissipating scent. I ordered the "uplifting eucalyptus," because I'm lavender-ed out. Lol
•The product is very lightweight, and did not leave any obvious residue on the mat, nor my hands. It didn't feel oily, and I didn't notice.
•After cleaning, my mat looked so fresh and so much better, and no longer looked dingy and old.
•I received my order in a timely manner, in new condition, and it was accurate.

Some cons:

•None, really. I did notice that if you don't shake the bottle well enough, the spritzer kind of "spits" droplets out, instead of a perfect mist, but this was easily and immediately remedied by shaking the bottle again. This would be the case with any bottle of this type.
•I read in other reviews that they experienced residue on their mats upon first using it after cleaning with this product. If I experience that, I'll be sure to update my review to include details.

Overall, I am pleased and would recommend this product!


I was excited to be chosen to try out this [[ASIN:B01AJNZUHA Redscorpion Tattoo Kit 2 Tattoo Machines Digital Power Supply 7 Color 5ml Tattoo Inks Grips Needles]] at a discounted price for an honest and unbiased review, I am a pretty good artist and have been wanting to start tattooing for quite some time now, The only downside is that the equipment is so expensive. After being chosen to review it I began looking into the description listed here on amazon. I figured for the price you really cant beat the amount of stuff you get.  I could not believe how much stuff you got. EVERYTHING you will ever need to start is in this kit. I purchased and had it in two days thanks to amazon prime. Once delivered I was overwhelmed with what it came with. I just kept pulling more and more items from the box. Nothing was cheap everything was made with high quality materials, not cheap plastics. I was presently surprised that all of the needles, heads etc, came sealed in medical grade packaging. When I plugged in the machine to the power supply and added the pedal it started immediately. The needle moved smoothly and did not vibrate in my hand too much. With a small adjustment the tattoo machine was up and running perfectly in my hand. There is no way you can buy a machine for this price especially compared to all the equipment you are getting here!  The machines are solid, the inks are vibrant in color, the cups, cup holders are awesome and the needles and shaders look to be made with quality materials. The reason for the 4 out of 5 stars is because when I first opened the product from its packaging there was a very, very strong chemical smell, After unpacking the kit and letting it air out it did dissipate quite quickly. Look out world you got a new tattoo artist coming your way, and you have Redscorpion Tattoo Kits to thank!! I got to go because I have some practicing to do on the "practice skin" that was also included in my kit...

I received this product at a discounted price for my honest and unbiased review.
The opinion above is strictly my own, and I was in no way influenced by Amazon or the seller.
I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

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This thing is horrible. It just runs in circles over the same areas until you move it. It does not run in straight lines. The battery dies quickly. It stops with lights flashing and beeping, but there's no troubleshooting that I can find that matches the flashing and beeping pattern. The dirt tank is so small that you will be emptying it constantly. I have to disassemble the brushes at least three times during one cycle. IT DOES NOT WORK ON CARPET! I have low pile carpet in my living room and it gets stuck and starts beeping and flashing every time. I can only use this in two rooms, my dining room and my kitchen and both rooms have hard floors with no rugs or carpeting. This machine can not even handle those. Neither room is large. My dining room is only big enough to hold the 48" table and 4 dining chairs that are in it and my kitchen isn't even six feet wide. I have to move the chairs out of the room so that the vacuum will go under the table otherwise it just keeps banging into the same chair. The vacuum ignores the invisible wall that came with it; it goes into the living room even though the invisible wall is there to stop it. It doesn't matter if I put fresh batteries or if there are old batteries in the invisible wall. Yes, I have it facing the right way. Yes, I have dogs. However, I have to go through the two rooms and pick up any large pieces of dog hair and all pieces of dog food before I can run the vacuum. The app is a joke. It offers the ability to set a schedule so that the vacuum will run automatically, but that doesn't work. I set it up to run at 12:00 PM everyday, but it only worked once. You're supposed to be able to start and dock the vacuum with the app, but those features don't work, either. Honestly, it's faster if I just do the floors myself than if I let this thing run. I am so sorry I wasted my hard earned money on this vacuum. There were so many other things I could have done with it, but I thought it would save me time while I chased my toddler around the house. I was very wrong! Unfortunately, I can not return this because I missed the return window by one day. That's my own fault, but the fact that this is an AWFUL VACUUM is solely on Hoover!


I've always lacked a little bit of focus.  For example: in cleaning my house I'll start in one room on one floor.  Find something that belongs on another floor.  So I'll bring that to where it belongs and start on another room.  Find something in that room for another room.  Then proceed to clean that room.  No rhyme or reason except my pure lack of focus to just do one task, and put something aside until I'm done each room then floor.  I'm sure we've all been there.  Or start working on one room,  my son will want to play or do something then i will completely blank on why or what i was doing or for what reason.  It's a never ending cycle.  Sure it all gets done but not very efficiently.
I've been taking this for a few days.  I now take this in the morning then have some coffee.  I can say I'm not sure if it's psychosomatic, as in I'm expecting to be more focused so i am or if it's truely working.  I'm always a little skeptical with anything like this but it does seem as if it's working.  I'm definitely more focused.  I don't know about memory because I'll just blank but then recall not too far after.  But the list of ingredients is something to check into before you try just to make sure you're good with it all.  It's all good things in my opinion that couldn't give anyone any negative effects.  Only positive.
*GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT - Supports mental alertness & concentration.
*PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE - Support memory, learning and nerve cell health.
*ACETYL L-CARNITINE HCL - Helps improve the transmission of messages in the brain.
*ST JOHNS WORT - Herb that helps enhance mood.
*L-GLUTAMINE - Reduces stress, elevates energy levels in the brain & increases mental alertness.
*DMAE (Dimethylaminoethonal) - Promotes production of neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.
*BACOPA MONNIERI LEAF - Enhances memory by supporting the protein network in the brain.
*HUPERZINE-A - Supports nerve health, memory, learning, alertness, and energy.
*VINPOCETINE - Increases energy to brain cells.
Why struggle with your memory and focus?

I did receive this at a discounted rate for my honest review.  And as I've said,  so far so good i would definitely recommend.


These graduated compression socks look so well designed I had to have them.  I do have other compression socks that I have purchased previously through Amazon and from my Pharmacy. They don't breathe.  My legs feel like they are being strangled (you have to wear them to notice). They make my legs itch.  I have to remove them half way through the day. Sometimes they do not do the job they were designed for so my legs are compressed but my toes look like ten pudgy little cartoons toes and which are about to pop.  First of all, I have never seen one designed the way this one is.  I wanted to give it a whirl.  The ones I received looked just like this picture.

These graduated compression socks are well designed. They are easy to put on and remove. They breathe when you wear them. I put them on at 6:30 a.m. and removed them at about 7:30 p.m. they were comfortable throughout the day.  I did not feel the need to scratch or remove them. When I move the socks stayed and move with me.  They didn't slide down my legs or moved around.  The paddings on the sole of my feet felt comfortable and light. I can feel the pressure on my ankles which helps to keep my ankle steady.  It does not work as an ankle brace. I am sure adding an ankle brace would increase their effectiveness, especially with a fused ankle. However, these socks will do in a pinch if I don't have access to the extra support provided by the brace.

I ordered the large size which is the men's ten and a half to eleven and a half.  Usually, I am not very comfortable with women compression socks. This is just my opinion I prefer the men's compression socks they worked much better for me and are more comfortable.  I want to wear a pair of compression socks and feel I can dance all day (which I don't). Anyone interested in purchasing a graduated compression should look into the Kunto Fitness Compression Socks by Kunto Fitness Product.  They do have ankle and elbow support I was more interested in the compression socks. Summer is approaching and it is usually hard for me to tolerate any compression socks.  The day I wore the new ones it was seventy-eight-degree Farenheight and the socks felt comfortable with perfect support and yes air circulation was great and adaptable.  I am attaching a couple of pictures hopefully they will open so you can take a look at the design.

Once again this review is voluntary.  I wanted to share my experience with this product.  I like to read reviews about a new product that peaks my interest. So I can make inform decisions when I decide to spend money on a product. Thank you for reading. PRODUCT ID: X0017AZMUB.


I got this after I learned that I had a damaged vertebrae in my neck that was pinching the nerves to my shoulders. After the chiropractor adjusted my cervical bones, he suggested that a neck traction device might be helpful for keeping the discs from being compressed and causing more pain. I researched dozens of neck traction devices--including ones that you hang over a door or bed and other, more expensive and complicated options. This seemed like the best value, most highly rated and easiest to use.

It really is simple to use. This comes with three pieces: an inflatable neck brace, a bulb and valve to blow it up, and a carrying bag. You attach the bulb to the tubing on the brace. Wrap the brace around your neck and fasten it in place, using the two Velcro straps. Then use the bulb to blow up the three sections to the desired height. Once you reach a comfortable level of inflation, there's a little bee-bee inside the tubing that you use to close off the hose.

The manufacturer advises using this for about 15 minutes or so, a few times a day, to start with. However, I was traveling about the time I was experiencing so much pain. I found that, by wearing this neck brace while driving, it made going over bumps on the road less jarring and painful. I actually wore it for several hours at a time this way. With the ball and valve, I could adjust the pressure up or down, as I experienced a change in altitude. It was easy to take off and put back on, whenever I stopped for food, fuel, etc.

I also find this device helpful when reading or working on the computer to keep from bending my neck forward and causing pain. I do NOT use it for sleeping, however!

The three inflatable chambers are covered with a soft, velveteen material that makes them quite comfortable to wear. It can get a bit hot, if the weather is warm and you wear it a long time.  I recommend that you not only use this to take the pressure off your neck vertebrae, but also do some stretches to strengthen your neck muscles and consciously correct your posture to keep from slumping. When the device is not in use, you can simply set it aside, or deflate and store it in its drawstring pouch. It's very lightweight and portable, easily fitting into a purse, backpack or luggage to travel.

At less than $20, I felt like I got a really good deal. It sure beats the horrible pain I was experiencing before!


I looked at this foot massager and then again and again. I'm not one to buy gimmick products, so I wasn't sure. I kept reading about the deep kneading foot action and relaxing it was, so I finally decided to order the massager. I hoped it was as good as it sounded.

Hallelujah. I really love this machine. It's super easy to use, and my feet are still tingling (in a good way) after 10 minutes and a little TV.

This is ready out of the box. You just get the power cord out and plug it in the side of the foot massager and then into a socket. There is a booklet, but I don't think I really needed it. All the buttons were labeled. There are two auto modes which may not be as obvious just looking.

There is a setting for time, and they recommend not over 10 minutes to start with and a max of 30 minutes. I am doing 10 minutes right now, since it's hard to squeeze in "me" time. The Shiatsu is Japanese and is a type of deep tissue massage. I love that. There is air pressure as well so that the Shiatsu is stronger with the air expansion and not as strong as it cycles. There is a setting for heat, but this is summer in NC, so I have not used the heat button. The pamphlet does say it may 10 minutes or so to warm up. The center button will shut the machine off if you set it too high for comfort or need to get up to do something.

I wish they had a full body model or at least one for the back and legs. The massage feels wonderful on my feet. You may notice the big scar on my leg which is a skin graft. While you aren't supposed to use the massager if you have a foot injury, my injury was higher and healed now. The massaging does make my leg feel better too. That was just a bonus for me.

I wear socks in my Shiatsu machine, but the foot parts come out with zippers and can be washed. I figure I'll not need to wash the feet parts (which fit women size 14 and men to size 12) very often with putting on clean socks right before using.

I did get a discount on the Shiatsu Deep Kneading Foot Massager in exchange for an honest review which is the only kind I write. I took quite a while to make the leap and get the massager, and now I'm wondering why I didn't get it straight away. It is a great luxury item to use at home especially after a long day at work.


The photo posted in this Amazon ad is the wrong one! The photo is of the Echo PB-500H which as a separate left hand throttle control grip while the PB-500T has the throttle grip on the blower tube handle with no handle/control on the left. The PB-500T makes a lot more sense since it leaves your left hand free.

I've only broke in/used my PB-500T for a couple hours and seems to work well. Only time will tell and hope I don't have the long-term use problems others mentioned.

The "cruise control" button for setting it on high seems to back off by itself which is a pain to keep moving it to the high setting again. Seems to have good power but doesn't have the anti-vibration you may get with a Stihil $500 backpack blower. But there again the vibration is mainly through the handle so a Stihl may be the same.

It's a shame Echo doesn't offer a curved blower tube extension to lengthen the tube while blowing leaves/grass away instead of almost straight down. Even with new power tools I alter them to fit my needs and make them more comfortable. I took the 30 degree curved extension tube end off of my old Homelite backpack blower and taped it to the end of the Echo tube which works a whole lot better. I'll probably also use good black electrical tape (Scotch 33) to tape a piece of 3/4" ID water pipe insulation foam to the handle to cut down on the vibration coming through the handle itself. I do this same foam install on my string-trimmers handles and don't need my nerves tingling or carpel tunnel.

Since I live in the woods I blow tons of leaves. Used the Echo blower to blow the leaves off my 800' steep/curvy gravel drive and part of my yard. Nice to have the curved blower tube extension tip on the end since it doesn't blow the gravel off of the drive like a straight one would.

I did use half a can of the TruFuel 50:1 mix and then used a good 50:1 2-cycle mix for topping the tank off. At about $20-$25/gal there is no way I'm going to use the TruFuel mix full time. Too bad I can't find any non-ethanol gas stations around here, E10 is bad enough, and don't ever use E15 fuel or you'll burn up the engine.

I'll update this review with continued use of my Echo PB-500T backpack blower and good luck!


The carpet repair kit (purchased at Amazon.com) works well.  However, here are a couple of suggestions that will make it easier for you.

1.  If you're patching a carpet that's glued down to a concrete floor, take it easy when cutting out the bad part with this tool.  Getting too aggressive will break the blades and the center point.  I did that.

2.  If you do break the blades there are two spares in the kit.  If you break the point just file or grind a new point on it.  It's adjustable in height so this fix will work OK.

3.  The instructions and product description seem to say that the glue circles are sticky on both sides.  They're not.  This is apparently because the adhesive originally used would not stick all that well to the carpet.  Instead, the circle now is sticky on just one side.  This should be used to stick the circle to the sub floor, concrete, or whatever.  After the circle is stuck to the floor spread some of the seam sealer adhesive on the top of it (brown paper side) and then place the patch.  The sealer will stick the carpet patch to the brown paper.

4.  The instructions say to wet the sticky side of the circle after peeling off the protective white sheet then work the circle under the edge of the carpet that is left after cutting out the damaged piece.  This is pretty nearly impossible, at least on a glued down carpet.  What I did, instead, was cut the circle into quarters yielding four pie shapes (before peeling off the white protective paper.  This allows you to work each piece under the edge of the carpet placing the pointed end at the center of the cut out circle.  Then do the same for each of the remaining sectors, aligning them against the previous one with their points together (re-assemble the pie).  Wetting the adhesive is quite important because it is pretty aggressive stuff and you'll have a heck of a time placing it if you don't wet it first.

5.  One more thing.  If you're working with a glued down carpet be sure to work a putty knife, etc. under the edge of the carpet that remains after cutting out the damaged area, to allow enough space to slide the sticky circle under the edge.  Then, after the adhesive circle is in place and before placing the carpet patch in the hole, spread a little of the seam sealer between the top of the adhesive circle and the bottom of the remaining carpet to glue it back down.  Then spread a small bead of sealer along the edge of the remaining carpet and spread some on the brown paper side of the adhesive circle that you stuck down as pieces of pie.  Then you can insert the patch and finish as in the instructions.

It makes a pretty nearly invisible patch.


Hello. The Zero arrived nearly all assembled. I simply slid it out of the box, surprised by how light it was. Beautifully and cleverly crafted and sturdy, and the quilted padded seat is super comfortable if a bit wide. Everyone wants to try sitting on the seat! Everyone says it's classy!

I am 5.2, weigh 120. This is my first rollator. I figured if I bought a really good one it could handle what I deal with. Rollator width looks as if it won't go through narrow house doors, but that was an optical illusion. Folds instantly by pulling a handle upward. Press handle downward to unfold. It will stand upright folded and an attached cord, very simple, keeps it folded. Photo shows it folded. Fits nicely in the car trunk if its chunky black wheels are all aligned and there's nothing else in the trunk.

Easy to raise and lower the handlebars. I like mine high so I can walk upright.

Took it for a spin on dusty gravel. Worked fine, and I hosed the dust off later. Excellent brakes and I love having no visible brake cables. Designed in Canada, assembled in USA. Mail your invoice with the registration card (to Canada) and in addition to the warrantees the manufacturer insures it (less $50) against theft or vandalism.

Included is a red metal pin that fits alongside one wheel, plus the bolt needed to install it. This step-on "curb climber" installed makes all the difference in the world. I didn't have the necessary socket wrench with the size 13 socket so had to buy them at the hardware store: $27. Maybe you can borrow one.

I called it "my rollator" and "the thing" until I realized it needed a name. I named it Bolt.

Took The Bolt to the art museum. Wonderful to be able to sit and look at paintings. Or sit beneath trees outside. One always has a seat.

My condition is called Primary Orthostatic Tremor. I walk and sit just fine, but cannot stay standing. Legs just shake, then fail. It looks like Angela Merkel has the same. Canes are useless to me. I needed a portable seat. Didn't want a cheap one or one with basket underneath that makes you look like you're sitting on a commode. Not a good look. The basket on this is placed forward. Wanted a seat high enough to sit at a dining table and so people didn't have to lean down to talk with me, so I bought the Regular size rather than Petite.

Hope my Bolt (Evolution Zero) is the only one I ever have to buy. I think it's worth the money.


First off, this is a serious facial steamer; and an excellent one at that.  I'm surprised people ordered this and then seemed surprised that a spa steamer gets hot.  That's kind of the whole point and there really isn't a way around this in terms of thermodynamics.  To create a productive steam, hot water is required.

Now that we got that out of the way, you can touch the plastic container when at boiling, and it will not burn.  Sure, it feels hot, but not "burning" hot.  Furthermore, this does not appear easy to knock over because the components of the body are metal and the base is a decent weight (these are not cheap plastic parts).

USE APPLICATION:  This amplifies the depth that skin creams penetrate.  I cannot stress this enough.  I learned this years ago when I accidentally gave myself a "peel" by applying everyday Retin-A right after a long/hot sauna.  I use Retin-A daily and don't peel, but when COMBINED with a good steam... BLAM!  With steam, the Retin-A packs a punch.  The peeling creeps up a few days later as massive facial "dandruff" (during these times, wearing black is a very bad idea, unless you like the appearance of SNOW on your clothing).

This puts out an excellent amount of steam and pretty quickly.  In about 3 or 4 minutes, it was steaming on full blast.  Since I'm just treating myself, I only filled it 1/4 way and that was plenty.  The head of this turns, so you can lay in one place and get your face, neck and chest without moving the machine at the base.

I'm not studied on the use of "ozone" for facials.  And, after some internet research, this concept is still not clear.  It seems that the ozone function on this machine accelerates the output of steam.  So this would lead me to believe that this ozone function might input some ions or salt/sodium type accelerator for steam.  However, I don't even faintly detect a salt like taste or residue.  So that remains a mystery.

NOTE: Use distilled water.  Hard water is likely to clog this over time.

Very happy with this.  This is EXACTLY what I hoped it would be.  Christmas came early and so did the facial snow (otherwise known as facial peel dandruff).


I have had this for a couple weeks now. Use it in the living area during the day and bedroom at night. I have noticed much less dust accumulation on my furniture. I don't wake up with nasal congestion anymore. I checked the filter a  few days ago and it had some dust in it. I also compared filter color to a new filter that I had purchased to have on hand when it is time to replace the original one. The unused filter is whiter than the one currently in the machine. I am assuming it is doing what it is meant to do. The only issue I have is I have noticed that the fan speed changes sometimes on its own. Perhaps it has a sensor for air quality. However I haven't read that this particular model the Cayman 608 has that capability.  So far I am happy with the purchase.
I have noticed that some of the reviews are unhappy with the space that is advertised that the air purifier cleans. The specifications state under air changes per hour (circulates air 2x in rooms of 578 sq. ft/ 5x in rooms of 231 sq ft. It appears that air is being purified in rooms close to 600 sq.ft just not at the faster rate.

Update:  August 8, 2022

The filter replacement blinking light just came on today. I purchased this air purifier in March of this year 2022. It has been running on high non stop and today is August 8, 2022. I have cleaned filter almost weekly to removed dust that had accumulated.. I have kept the purifier in my bedroom all summer with the A/C on and door closed.  I honestly believe that it has kept dust to a minimal.  I have almost no nasal congestion when I wake up in the morning, and far less dust on furniture in my room. I have no way to judge whether it is cleaning bacteria and virsus from the air but I haven't had any illnesses. I really like the simplicity of the product. I have noticed that the machine does change speed occasionally by itself but I don't have an issue with this. I just turn it back on high when I notice this happening.  I noticed that it is out of stock on Amazon.  I hope it comes back as I would like to purchase another one for other areas in my home.  I guess I better order another filter to have on hand in another 6 months or so! Haven't checked to see if filter is available, I hope so!!  I certainly feel I am getting my money's worth from this air purifier.


For those of you who don't like to read a lot of detail, here is the bottom line:

  Solution 1:  Canker sores (ulcers inside the mouth)

  Solution 2:  Constipation

Details:

I learned by experience many years ago that not all Probiotics or Acidolpholis products are created equal.  I tried the refrigerated type that are suppose to be best ... Nothing!

Ever since my husband was a small child and forever after, he gets canker sores inside his mouth if he accidentally eats walnuts in baked goods, old nuts, or too many tomatoes or too much tomato sauce.  These are ulcers and are extremely painful taking about 2-1/2 to 3 weeks to go away!  They appear on the inside of the cheeks, inside of the lower lip, or sides of the tongue.  Doctors have never helped.  Fortunately, I learned about acidophilus for this many years ago, and this is when we figured many of the products don't work.  However, freeze-dried is best.

The brand we used was discontinued years ago.  I found Ultimate 10 Probiotics and figured the additional ingredients would provide extra benefits.  Well, they work even better.  If he takes them when he starts getting the ulcers, they are gone in 3 days!

Now for the other problem it solved.  I have had severe constipation problems since I was a toddler.  When I say severe, I'm not exaggerating.  I'm 64 now and found Mag 07 several months ago that saved me from the constant misery and I'll health.  I reviewed it in Amazon.  Problem was that it relieved the problem, but didn't correct the cause.  After seeing the Activity yogurt commercial, I got to thinking.  I can't eat yogurt, but maybe those Ultimate 10 Probiotics in the frig would do the same thing.  Well, what do you know, they work!  Within only 2 days, I started becoming regular.  Now I'm completely regular.  I take one every day with my dinner.  For years the answer was waiting for me to figure it out!

By the way, they don't have to be refrigerated, but I do anyway.  I ordered this small size in error, but it is a good trial size if you want to try it.  The 90-day supply is much more economical.

Hope my review is helpful.


I bought this for chronic piriformis pain. It does feel better under my butt, so for the piriformis area itself, it's great. However, as others have mentioned, it's too small. It doesn't reach the sides or front of my office chair, meaning it digs into the sides of my legs and the back of my thighs above the knees.

It's making my hip and thigh pain (some of which is related to the piriformis compression) worse. I tried wrapping a towel around the edges to create an even surface that covers my chair seat, but for the money, I'm not happy I have to do this, and it didn't really help.

Also, it doesn't stay put in my chair. After a few minutes of sitting here, without even changing position, it has slid forward, leaving a gap under my tailbone. Sigh.

I'm a small woman with a curvy backside--not tiny but not huge either. I can't imagine this working for a large man who needs it for something like a truck seat. It certainly wouldn't even cover my car seat. Was this designed by really thin people?

I don't get all the rave reviews, and I don't understand why no one can seem to make one of these cushions that actually covers an entire seat. It's no good spending the money for a better quality material when the dimensions of the cushion are inadequate. Purple, if you're listening, think about making an entire office chair, with this material integrated into the seat.

Something else I didn't think about--not the fault of the cushion but worth considering if you're short (5'3" or under). The cushion adds about 2 inches of height to my padded office chair. Now my feet barely sit flat on the floor, even with my seat adjusted to the lowest level. That's exacerbating the digging effect on my legs, as I have the cushion digging in on one spot and the back of my chair digging in a few inches further. I can't lower my seat any to relieve the pressure on the back of my thighs. So, now I have to get a footstool for under my feet? No.

I'm updating this review and subtracting stars because after a weekend of trying this cushion for a few hours at a stretch here and there, trying to give it the benefit of the doubt, my pain is worse than ever. Not only does the side I bought it for hurt worse, I now have sciatic pain on the other leg as well. It's going back, which is a huge inconvenience for me, but I can't afford to trash it for this price. Disappointed.


I bought these following a work trip where I pumped exclusively vs my regular 3x/day. My nips were sore for weeks after, I wasn’t expressing as much milk as my LO needed, and I was so distraught. It took a couple weeks of experimenting, but these have been so wonderful! Pros/cons/tips:

Pros:
- I like that they came in a set cuz I do use diff sizes sometimes. 90% of the time it’s the blue XS ones, but it took a couple weeks to settle on that size.
- The silicone (S & XS) is a lot nicer than the rigid plastic IMO
- The downward angle means less pooling around the breast, so I don’t need to “scrape” the flange up at the end to ensure I get all the milk. I also think it better replicates the angle LO nurses from, which my breasts are used to, but this may be feeling vs fact.

Cons (reflected in Clean & Use stars):
- It took a couple weeks of trying sizes to settle on the XS—evaluating comfort at EOD/EOW and average milk expression.
- It took a couple weeks to get the hang of centering them well—and it still takes a couple tries
- The additional collar pieces for the silicone flanges are unfortunate. 2 more pieces to clean and keep track of! :( And they trap milk between collar and the Medela tubing/bottle/flange connector piece. I wish the silicone was simply thicker at the end.
- I do wish they were sold as 1-offs cuz I’d buy additional XS ones for home

Tips:
- Takes a bit of practice to get the hang of folding back the silicone to get the nipple both in the “tunnel” and centered well. Keep practicing!
- My IBCLC always made a big point of not letting the nipple rub the flange sides, so when this happened with the XS ones I worried. But again, after experimenting for a couple weeks, I found that the rubbing didn’t bother them at all! After a little condensation and milk gets in there there’s sufficient lubrication. YMMV here, but it’s working for me. (To be clear: the nipples still move freely, but they rub a bit at full suction/extension. If the flange isn’t centered it compresses the nipple and it doesn’t move freely, which isn’t what I’m describing here.)
- I haven’t had any issues with massaging my breasts and pumping with these at the same time. (There was another reviewer who had issues with this and I was worried about it.)

Heading into month 8 of breastfeeding and still going strong thanks to the comfort this product brought to my journey. Thank you!


Excellent, non GMO, kosher USP food grade VG. I use it for making my own  e-liquid (heretofore referred to simply as juice) and I couldn't ask for a better product. It's much less expensive than buying from a B&M vape shop (if they'll even sell it to you) or an online vape shop. I quit smoking cigarettes back in 2012 after I bought a cig-a-like from 7-11, it didn't produce much vapor, but it got me off the tobacco. I vape a lot and I've gone through a liter of VG every 3-4 months for use in my juice and that's only for my personal use. This VG is clear, slightly sweet, and highly viscous compared to propolyne glycol (PG), the other main component of most juices. PG is closer in viscosity to water, therefore it is used to thin out the mixture of your juice and give it more throat hit (TH makes juice comparable to a real cigarette). I personally don't use any PG in my e-liquid, because I don't care for any throat hit, I prefer a max VG juice because it's the ingredient that produces lots of vapor. If you are a vaper thinking of making your own juice I wouldn't hesitate to start because you'll save a lot of money and you can learn to make flavors that are specific to your preferred needs and taste. If you consider the low price of this VG, around $13.00 for a liter, plus the cost of flavoring, (and another necessary ingredient which is highly addictive), you'll be at about ¢35 for a 30ml bottle. Compare that to how much you pay for high quality (high percentage VG usually 80%) juice from a vape shop which on average is about $22.00 for 30ml bottle, and you'll see the savings on juice alone. Vaping is not cheap. Not for me anyway, however using products like this VG will definitely help you keep more money in your wallet and you'll feel the health benefits from quitting smoking 🚬. I was a pack a day smoker for thirty years. I only wish vaping would have been an option a long time ago. Now I have COPD and require oxygen. That's why I'm such a proponant of vaping or e-cigarettes (if you want to call it that) I don't like the term, it is too misleading but it's very recognizable. I will definitely recommend you buy your VG from this seller. It's a high quality product and I will be buying more in the near future. I hope this review is helpful and informative.


Ok, I have owned this little guy for a little over a week now and cant comment on its longevity, but...  it certainly seems to work well.  I am a pack a day smoker and like clockwork I catch any cold my significant other gets within a day or two.  She came down with something last week when I bought this plug in unit and she is now finally starting to get over her cold or whatever.  I have yet to get sick!  I am sure there could be other reasons for this but let me assure you that a robust immune system is not one of them!  :)

Some people complain about these units..  saying there is low airflow through them.  I'll let you in on a little secret..  it takes some time in contact with light to kill germs in the air.  If the air moved too fast the germs would not have enough contact time with the light to die.  Put the unit in an area where the air moves around it.  Perhaps near a door or in a room with a ceiling fan that normally runs.  If you put it in the corner of a room with dead air..  its going to purify the heck out of that corner..  :)

I placed the unit on a kill-a-watt meter tonight and it registered a constant draw of 9 watts.  Thats pretty great as far as air purifiers are concerned.  I have electronics that draw more than that when they are off.  Costco has them 2 for $67 and Lowes has them for $39 ea (then you find one of the MANY coupons for Lowes like $10 off a $25 purchase..  exc).

The technology behind the units is a little questionable and I was not able to find links to the documented evidence of their effectiveness.  They claim Harvard did test this product..  hope thats true but I would like to see the source of that claim posted somewhere.  UV-C bulbs have been around for a long time, but for some reason they are just now showing up in this kind of a product with no real description as to why that is.

The bulbs only last one year and I cant find replacements locally (yet) so minus one star for that..  otherwise..  good job.  Hope its for real.  I went back to Lowes today to get another one and they were sold out.

UPDATE:  Year and a half later, first bulb replacement (should have been done at the one year mark.. I guess).  I took the opportunity to use a duster can and blow out all the dust that had built up in the units over 18 months of continuous use.  Wiped down the outsides with Windex. Back in business.


(Updated after using the product for three weeks.)

First off, I should mention that just about all flavors of toothpaste (e.g., mint or cinnamon) have always made my mouth "burn".  There are very few brands / flavors that I find at all comfortable to use.

I had been using this company's toothpaste for years and really liked it till they added the nano silver.  (They simultaneously made the wintergreen stronger, leaving lemon as the only flavor that didn't hurt my mouth.)  After reading up on nano silver, I decided that since it's a fairly new additive and is now being added to quite a variety of products, I'd rather wait and see whether "they" find that it causes problems down the line.  So I switched to the powder.

The jar is surprisingly small (compared to how it looks on my laptop), only 2-1/4 " in diameter -- but that means it fits very nicely in my medicine cabinet.  Besides, it's sold by net weight, not by the size of the jar!  At the three-week mark, I've used nearly half the jar, so I estimate it'll last 6 to 8 weeks.

I like spearmint flavor in moderation, and several reviews said this product has a mild flavor, so that's what I ordered.  I wasn't sure I'd like it unsweetened, but it's nice -- like chewing on a mint leaf (rather than mint chewing gum).  It does burn just a little, but far less than the vast majority of toothpastes.  I may try the citrus flavor next, or could try mixing the two.

One review said that dipping a wet toothbrush into the powder was fine at first, but eventually made the powder get all clumpy.  Also, I found that dipping my wet brush into the jar picks up more powder than necessary, so I give my toothbrush a shake after wetting it, before dipping it, and I put a tiny bit of water in my mouth.  With the right water-to-powder ratio, it's  pretty much like brushing with paste.

Another review mentioned needing to brush again with just water after rinsing, in order to get all the powder off their teeth.  I suspect that they were using it like scouring powder, rather than using enough water to make a soft paste.  Just a regular rinse works fine for me.

I've been using the powder for three weeks now, and so far I like it just fine -- though I still wish they hadn't added the nano silver to the paste, which I find a bit easier to use.  On the other hand, the jar is recyclable and the tube isn't.  And I should easily be able to get every last bit of powder out of the jar.


This Extremely Colorful Set of 12 Silicone Cupcake Liners by V & I Accessories is both Practical and Fun to Bake With!
Not only do they replace the cost of paper liners, the color combinations will delight both children and adults alike.
There are 2 of Each Color Combination in the set, with Each Silicone Cupcake Liner measuring 2 7/8" across the top, 1 7/8" across the bottom and 1 1/2" deep.
For the purpose of my review, I wanted to actually bake something in them so I could post photos, however, all I had on hand was a Brownie mix, so that is what I used.
In fairness to V & I Accessories, unlike cupcakes or muffins,  brownies tend to be sticky in consistency by nature.
For this reason I did Not expect the cupcake liners to be clean when I removed the brownies and I proceeded to bake them without greasing the liners before adding the batter.
What I was curious to learn was how baking my brownies in these Silicone Liners would compare to when I have used paper liners in the past and if the taste of my brownies would be affected by the silicone.
I appreciated that I could set the cupcake liners directly on top of a cookie sheet and didn't need to dig out my cupcake pan from the back of the cupboard. They were easy to fill and the brownie batter leveled itself without issue.
I am extremely pleased to report that there was absolutely No Difference in the taste or the amount of time it took to bake them using these adorable Silicone Liners.  They baked evenly and tasted delicious!
As I had expected, there was some brownie residue left inside the cupcake liners, but no more so than if I had used paper liners.
For the most part,  my brownies came out of the liners unscathed and I was able to proudly share them with my neighbors.
What really surprised me was how easy they were to clean by hand!
I do not own a dishwasher and was especially concerned that it would be next to impossible to completely remove the sticky brownie residue from the tiny grooves inside the liners.
I was delighted to find that I could turn these sturdy, but flexible silicone liners inside out without damaging them and after soaking them in some hot soapy water for a few minutes, they were quickly restored to like new condition.
I will be grocery shopping over the weekend and plan to pick up some cake mixes so I can see how cleanly the cupcakes release from these silicone liners.  Should I find that my expectations of them coming out of the liners without sticking is Not met, I will come back and update my review accordingly.
In the meanwhile, I am very pleased I agreed to purchase mine at a reduced cost in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and would highly recommend them!


Based on much online research I decided to purchase some Yohimbe Bark due to it's proclaimed benefits of providing more energy (similar to coffee) and potential fat burning properties. I am also aware of the potential of reducing or eliminating erectile disfunction issues, with which I have no issues. So far, taking a small dose of Yohimbe in the morning with my coffee adds more of an energy kick than coffee alone. It also improves my mental clarity/focus. Determining it's fat burning claims, this is more difficult to determine. I am shedding body fat now (I don't have a lot to lose). However, I can't isolate the benefits of the Yohimbe. So, I can't be sure if it is helping in that area. Now, for the erectile disfunction with which I have no issues... Interestingly enough I can see that these claims are most likely true. I have not issues getting and sustaining an erection, but my erections are much firmer. Also, I tend to get unexpected spontaneous erections... sometimes in public. This can be a bit embarrassing. One example was at the grocery store, just doing my normal weekly shopping and "Oops". It's like being a 13 year old kid again. I'm glad I have a shopping carriage I can stand behind while I try to think about non-sexual things to let it dissipate.  So, gentlemen be aware of potential awkward situations if you take Yohimbe regularly.

Note: I only take a small amount of Yohimbe once a day in the morning. The total I take is, at best, a forth of a teaspoon. This supplement is very potent. Do not use large amounts.

4-14-2022: So it has been about a month since I started taking the Yohimbe. I have seen a noticeable reduction in my body fat composition. Now remember, I work out regularly (resistance and cardio), I eat a very healthy diet low in carbohydrates, and I do have a cup of black coffee in the morning and drink mostly water during the day. However, it seems like the bodyfat is going away a bit quicker than usual. I suspect that the Yohimbe his helping.  I have read it block alpha-2 adrenergic receptors which normally binds with adrenaline receptors which lets adrenalin stay in the body longer to burn fat to produce energy. This could be working, and I'm not complaining about that.


What makes a great movie musical?  Plot?  Well, it can help, but that isn't as important as one with no music at all.  The ability to take us to new worlds?  By it's nature, yes, as ordinary life doesn't break out into song at the drop of a hat.  It can fail, as I think "Moulin Rouge" did, but "Oklahoma" presents the real world as well as any musical can and does succeed.
How about number of memorable musical numbers?  Now there's something.  The musical "Showboat" is considered one of the greats, and has a moving plot.  But aside from "Old Man River", how many memorable songs can you count off from that production?
With all that in mind, I believe that "The Rocky Horror Picture Snow" is one of the great movie musicals of all time, and I've seen quite a few.  Of the three criteria above, pure plot may be the weakest, but even there I think there is something.  First, it is a comedy, and at times is very funny.  But the subtle (and not so subtle) reminders of 1950's science fiction films make it in it's own way a touching tribute.
It succeeds much, much more in taking us to new worlds.  I just got done reviewing "Guys and Dolls", a musical as far removed from this as you can get.  But that one succeeds partially because it creates an underworld that is real only in our dreams.  "Rocky Horror" goes way beyond that, creating something truly unique in the area of cinematic story-telling.  There is nothing quite like it.
But the songs.  Richard O'Brian evidently hit lightening in a bottle with this one, as shown by the fact that he hasn't really done anything else of note since then.  But much better to get all the good stuff in one work than a career of one or two-hit song albums.  From the hauntingly beautiful opener "Science Fiction/Double Feature", the soundtrack doesn't have a clunker in it.  Yes, it's primarily rock and roll, and "Whatever Happened to Saturday Night?" would have fit right into Meatloaf's "Bat out of Hell" album.  But the comedic "Toucha Toucha..." does advance the plot, and "The Time Warp" is as good as any musical production number.
I saw it about thirty times back in college, and was apprehensive about getting it for home viewing.  Could the experience be the same? Well, not exactly, but it's well worth getting it for home viewing.


This is our 3rd favorite eyemask out of 4 we tried.
Silk eyemask: This was a bit too thin and let in a bit too much light under the nose. This is the equivalent of a slightly upgraded version of an airplane eyemask. Actually, a family member informed me that some airplane eyemasks perform better than this one since some airplane eyemasks come with a little barrier around the nose area.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXCV77N/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

We have also tried in order of preference:

1) Dream Zone Earth Therapeutics is my family's favorite eyemask. My family and I have tried multiple different eye masks and found that this one is our favorite (for people with small noses and shallow eye sockets or asian faces). It is silk and so feels great, has wide elastic bands that fits large head sizes, it has thick padding to fill in the pockets around  your eyes and block light, and a second layer of thick padding where the eye bags and nose are to prevent light from coming in from the bottom. It still lets in minimal light depending on the placement but it is minimal and can be mostly eliminated by moving it slightly.  I've had this for over 3 years and the elastic has stretched out (as they all do), but I can still put it on using the adjustable velcro back strap (it's just a little looser than I like but it still works better than any of the ones we bought more recently), There has been no dye leaking onto my pillows, velcro rarely if ever catches on my hair (and when it does, barely noticeably) and it is very comfortable and works really well,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JE2C9Y/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

2) Silk eye mask with deep nose area that covers the ears: made my family members too warm while sleeping during the night, and made us want to take off the eyemask, which defeats the purpose of having an eyemask. Also, it was good at covering all the light only if you have the placement perfectly fitted over your nose - if it slides up or down even slightly, light pours in easily. But otherwise, it does a good job of blocking light if you get it just right.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L9RPV4M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

4) 3D Sleep Mask. This one was our least favorite and let in a lot of light under the nose, especially if you have a small nose bridge. Also, none of my family members liked the molded material - we liked silk best: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019JY9BO8/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_23


After having this item in my cart and debating for a while, I decided just to go for it.  What was one more posture support?  I really didn’t have too much expectation but hoped for the best anyway. All I can say is...incredible! There is no need for instructions on how to put it on. I took it right out of the box and put it on just like you would a garment..just slip your arms in and pull it together in the front. IMMEDIATELY after securing it in the front, my posture was, what I would consider, in the perfect position. I didn’t want to take it off; however, it does say start with one hour a day for two weeks. The next day, I wore it again, and it felt so weird having my back and shoulders aligned that I kept it on for two hours. Third try, I overwore it and realized  there is a reason why they say wear it one hour a day for a time..my underarms were sore-that could have been aggravated by surgery many years ago- I did not wear it for two days and it felt amazing when I put it back on yesterday.  I have had the worst posture for many years.  It has led to back pain and hip and leg pain.  I cannot believe what an improvement I have had just wearing it a few times. If it is coincidence, then let it be.  I did try to wear it up against my skin, and it is not going to be comfortable doing that in the summertime, but I will not go without it even at this early date. Another plus is that not once did I have to pull up one of my bra straps.  Sorry guys,  I know these are not just for women.  My husband tried it on, at my suggestion, and it just will not fit him at all. I did buy the large size  because I measured between a medium and a large.  I am of average height and 165 pounds and it is a most perfect fit with more room to tighten it if I need to and plenty of room to let it out, but it did not fit his  average height, at almost 200 pounds.  In truth, even though it has only been a few days, I really would like to buy another one just to have for backup! I am very surprised that they offer a lifetime, unlimited refund guarantee on this item. It must be their confidence in the quality.  Sorry to be so long-winded. I Hope I can leave another review in a few weeks time. Thank you for carrying such a quality product Amazon.


I really wish that I could give this Wellness Oral Care High Powered toothbrush a 4.5 instead of 4 stars. It is a really nice toothbrush and it does a really good job. But, it is the messiest toothbrush I think I have ever used.
First, I will tell you the things I like about it. The brush is very sleek looking. It is powerful and leaves my teeth feeling shiny and polished. It has reduced the old smoking stains on my front teeth by leaps and bounds, without adding any whitening agents. I like that the brush is on a 2 minute timer and gives you a pause after each 30 second interval to let you know to switch areas of your mouth. I like that there is a sensitve teeth function and have found this very helpful since I do have sensitive teeth. The handle is comfortable and almost ergonomic. I love that this set came with multiple heads in different colors for the whole family to use.
Things I don't particularly like. The brush head is a little small for my liking. My fiancee and I have both missed the feeling of our gums being massaged by a larger brush head. I am used to using a battery operated toothbrush and it even has a larger head. With both of us using it, we have to take the heads off in between brushings and there is no resting spot for the heads when not in use. The charging station is nice and small whichis great for my counterspace... but it leaves me with brush heads that can be knocked off the counter, get dirty or not dry properly. I have taken to storing them in a little finger bowl from the kitchen. Lastly, the brush is so messy. Both of use have to hold our chins over the sink because it gets really drippy even if you try to hold your lips tight. The drips run down and get into the grooves on the brush head. When this happens, due to vibration, the moisture bubbles and "spits" from the band where the head twists onto the base. I can't wear my glasses or I get little droplets of toothpaste on them.
Overall, I do feel like this is a high quality toothbrush that does a great job of cleaning. There are a few things I would change about it if I got to redesign it myself, but it is a great value option at this price, especially if you have multiple people using it.
I ordered this product for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. When I make purchases on Amazon, I depend on the reviews of others so I personally try to leave helpful and informative reviews.


This little pillow of therapeutic therapy has been a godsend this past week.  I have a really bad ear infection and the past week has been horrible.  This hot & cold therapy pack has really helped with the excruciating pain I have been in.

I put it in the microwave for 2 to 2 ½ minutes and it last from 20 minutes to 45 minutes depending on where and how I’m using it and the temperature of the environment.  For instance, if I lay in bed with my head on it and I’m bundled up in blankets it doesn’t cool down as fast as if I have it laying on my head or body and it is exposed to the air.

It’s also wonderful for menstrual cramps, back aches, headaches, and when my knee is hurting.  I had reconstructive knee surgery a few years ago and I have to use hot and cold therapy in addition to my tens unit.

The pack is rectangular in shape and measure 11.5 inches by 6 inches and is a great size and shape for a variety of uses and body parts.  It has two sides, one side fleece for hot and the other side is cotton and smooth for cold.  But to be honest I used both side for heat.  Because it is soft and fill with rice it is moldable to the body part you are using It on so you get more contact.

I put it in the microwave for 2 to 2 ½ minutes to heat it up and put it in for 1 ½ to 2 minutes to reheat it back up to temp when needed.  To chill, I throw it in the freezer for an hour or two.

I got the unscented hot and therapy pack but if you want you can add a couple of drops of essential oils to the pack.

I love that everything about this pack is natural and handmade.  From the material to the ingredients which is rice, you know what you are getting.  There is no hot plastic chemical unpleasant smell like with traditional heating pads.  It does smell like toasted rice but it wasn’t unpleasant because it smells natural and earthy.  Also since it’s not electrical there is no risk of fire and it’s safer to use with kids.  Still be careful about the heat though, use something between you and the pack.  I use a bamboo wash cloth or towel or put it in a pillowcase.

I received my hot and cold therapy pack at no cost in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.


I have had a host of issues for over 10 years now; autonomic neuropathy manifesting with symptoms of chronic and often debilitating nausea, moderate to severe IBS, and atrial tachycardia (rapid heart rate) with accompanying heat/activity intolerance.  There is no cure and conventional medicines have done very little in the way of symptom management.  After trying just about anything and everything, I had all but given up on leading a normal life.  In one last ditch effort, I tried this against my better judgement, especially considering I'd fallen for many other "miracle" products in my search for something to ease my suffering and nothing had made enough of a significant difference to justify the price-tag that accompanied it.  The only two things that even seemed to help at all were ginger caplets for the nausea and coconut oil for overall health.  Still, these alone were not making enough of an impact and I was desperate so I researched Panaseeda long and hard and found it promising enough to pay the price and give it a try.

This stuff has changed my life!!!

I put that on its own line because I wanted to signify the profound importance and impact of that statement.  When I say that, I'm not exaggerating or sensationalizing.  I have no vested interest in the company that manufactures this product, nor am I getting paid to say it or even to leave a favorable review.  Plain and simple, if even one person can get the same results that I have and ease the pain and suffering they're going through, then I would be shamefully remiss if I didn't relate what this has meant for me.  It hasn't just eased my issues, it has given me my life back!  In the span of 2 months, I went from feeling permanently ill and debilitated to only having occasional but very manageable complaints.  Heck, I was experiencing improvement the first week!  My digestive problems have vastly improved to just minor upsets and my heart rate has come down enough that mere daily activity doesn't leave me feeling utterly wiped out.  I'm now finally able to move forward in my life, a possibility that was a distant fantasy for me just a year ago.

So are there any negatives?  I'm not gonna lie, it smells like pine tar and tastes what I imagine pine tar would taste like.  I pinch my nose to take it and wash it down with several mouthfuls of water, swishing each one to get the residual oil out of my mouth.  It's gross, but that's a very, very, very infinitesimal unpleasantness compared with the benefits and healing that comes with it.

This together with a continued daily regiment of coconut oil and ginger capsules has given me back control over my life, and I pray they will continue to make it for the rest of my lifetime!


This is (IMO) an outstanding product . . .

I returned to the states in August of 2015 after having lived in Germany for the past couple years .  . . and during our stay, we picked up a number of antique items (some, like this stove, needed a little finishing TLC).  So, to that end, I attempted to find a stove polish similar to that used in Germany . . . after checking the big-box stores, all I could really find were versions of spray paints (not what I was looking for; for reasons beyond the scope of this review).  Anyway, after speaking w/ some friends back in Germany (one guy, Lothar, was a professional restorer of antique cast iron stoves, takenplattens, irons, etc.) .  . . this was the product that I ended up with . . . as it was recommended to me by Lothar.

Initially, it was difficult to determine the 'end color' of this product as I was looking for a 'silver-black' finish & this one came as close as saying "graphite".  So, I thought I'd give it a try . . .the picture I'm attaching is being provided so that readers/viewers may appreciate the before & after effects.  The doors are the 'after' applying & buffing the polish; whereas the area immediately around the doors (both sets of doors) have not been buffed.  As you can see, the contrast between the 'pre & post' buffing is pretty dramatic . . . it goes from a flat black to a glossy-ish silver-black.  (Note: ignore the crown as it's not been addressed yet & ignore the firebox, below, as it's been buffed).  So, for purposes of this review, check out the doors & the immediate areas around the doors.

If you're going to use this polish on a stove (or any iron item w /much detail), then I'd recommend using the following:

1) Application Brushes: both sponge & bristle brushes have a purpose in this restoration
2) Buffing: I used both cotton rags & a horse hair brush.
3) Dremmel: I used my dremmel (w/ appropriate attachments) for some buffing in the very tight spaces.

After applying the polish & waiting a minimum of 4 hours, it requires a bit of 'elbow grease'; but the end product is well worth it.

Anyway, I hope this is helpful.

Regards,

Shek


So far so good,

I really don't like the chocolate flavored meal replacements, and this one although not exactly cereal milk flavored like I've heard so many rave about is pretty good.  It has a neutral flavor profile, You can definitely taste the rice.

I did try it by itself, and it went down pretty smooth, as usual with meal replacements, the colder the better.

Getting the consistency down isn't easy for me because i'm an idiot and i don't measure things.

There, I said it...I think If I were to do that, I would know what the consistency actually should be since Ive never tried the bottled stuff, but in my 24 oz shaker bottle this morning, I put in three scoops and filled it to the brim with my cold brew coffee.

Like I said it has a neutral flavor profile, so you throw this in a mixer with bananas, its just gonna taste like bananas, strawberries, its gonna taste like strawberries, so no surprise, with the coffee, it tasted like, well...coffee.

A bit more latte-ish - you get the mouthfeel of the fat in the Soylent, which kind of reminds me of the bulletproof coffee I used to drink... if you haven't heard of the concept, you make your coffee, pour it HOT into a blender, mix in some grass-fed butter and coconut oil (this is the homespun recipe - you don't have to go buy the bulletproof brand MCT oil, coffee and such) - blend it up and you supposedly have a drink that will make you razor sharp, and satiate your hunger - all this is true, it is delicious, and goes down smooth as all get out, but you're a mess, greasy lips, shiny face, your coffee cup is a mess, spills leave fat stains on your shirt, no bueno...and jeez, who has time to do all that mess first thing in the morning.

So I gave that up, and I gotta say, trying Soylent with cold brew coffee brought back some of those same sensations, it will satiate your hunger (without clogging your arteries), and has close to the same mouthfeel, although nothing tops pure grass-fed butter and coconut oil...

All in all, I'm a fan, been drinking it for a while now, and almost time to reorder - I have heard it was cheaper to order from the website, but I know for a fact it's easier for me to order from Amazon...

For reference, this is the shaker bottle I used,
[[ASIN:B07DHS4N8J Contigo Shaker Bottles Black Mixer 28 Ounce (2 pack)]]


So, I splurged. On nail clippers. Mind you, I didn't get the $70 option, but I did spend far more than I ever had previously. On nail clippers. My wife scowled at me increduously, chuckled, rolled her eyes, and turned away dismissively.

I'm not a professional nail tech. I don't have any medical conditions that require special needs or infections for power tools to saw through. I'm just a guy who likes his nails to not scare small children and cause strangers to recoil in horror. And to impress people with my hygiene, like my beautiful wife who once appreciated how sharp I am but now clowns me for researching expensive nail clippers.

Yes, I did research. For nail clippers. Apparently, Japan does their typically excessive, impeccable work on personal hygiene products that involve cutting edges, like little katanas. These are Japanese, and are highly recommended by the review sites.

They're pretty, satin finish and curves and all, but the engineering is where it's at. Solid feel. Good weight. Great tension. And the cutting. Wow. There's something to this offset feathered edge technology. On regular drug store clippers that just means poor quality control and uneven, misaligned edges. Not here. This is some space age, intentional, genius-level paradigm shift in nail clipping. The included file is quite impressive, but you don't need it. Because it cuts so well.

And the little clipping catcher actually works, which boggles my mind because clippings usually shoot across the room *away from you* but it captures them inside, in the opposite direction.

One note (not a complaint): The research I did stated that this was best in class for larger clippers, which is what I was looking for. The type you can use on fingers and/or toes. Not the tiny ones for itty bitty baby nails or those giant, club-like toe nail clippers you could cut hedges with. That's what the M in the name is for, I assumed: Medium.

Well, these are large. Not unwieldy, two-handed monsters that look like a car jack, but larger than I'd expected (these replaced--and are larger than--some Revlon Sure Grips I had for a decade that were larger than most).

Maybe I'll let her use them. Or, maybe I'll be petty, roll my eyes, and chuckle. Nah, then I'd miss a chance to sing their praises and spread the nail clipping gospel...and justify my efforts.


We've had this scale for over a year now. This Aria scale (made by Fitbit) is designed t interact with your Fitbit device and log your weight into your Fitbit app automatically. Then it's supposed to keep your stats and help you achieve your weight goals.

Long story short, this device has the worst, most unnecessarily complicated interface I have ever encountered in my life. I am an IT guy, so it's not like I am unfamiliar with tech stuff.
When my wife and I finally got it programmed last year after at least an hour and a half, it did work.

Last night, my daughter decided to get on the Fitbit bandwagon. My wife and I got new Charge 2's so I gave my daughter my Fitbit Charge HR. When I tried to set up her Fitbit on the scale, it took an hour.

I have "connection unsuccessful" literally burned into my brain I've seen it so many times.
When we did get her setup (or so we thought) it recognized her and we thought all was well in Fitbit land. Wrong!

Now, my wife and I show up as "Guests" on the scale and my daughter shows up as me. She weighs a good 20 lbs less than I do so when she showed up on the scale as me, the app thought I had lost 20 lbs and sent me a congratulatory message. Threw my weight goals and planning right out the window.

Following me so far?

To setup a Fitbit to interact with the Aria scale, you have to remove a battery in the scale for 10 seconds to get to the setup menu. Then, you have a slim window of opportunity to make the connection. Since it takes so long to make the connection, the scale times out and you have to repeat the process all over again. After about an hour,I really, really wanted to throw the scale against the wall, but remembering how much is cost ($130.00), I decided I would refrain from this idea.

You are required to connect your device to the Aria wifi (it has its own) and upon doing this, you are then required to switch back to your regular wifi. Ridiculous interface.

 If I had it to do over again, I would NEVER have purchased this overly and unnecessarily complicated device. Putting your weight into the Fitbit app manually is far easier than fighting with this Aria scale.  This you can do with ANY scale.

Unless Fitbit and Aria get their act together, I suggest you  do NOT buy this scale. It is just not worth the hassle.


Started doing aromatherapy mid April. Took two courses at a reputable aromatherapy school. Spend a lot of time reading and learning about essential oils and their uses. While I'm still a novice, I feel that I'm getting more knowledgeable every day. When I originally started to receive essential oils at a discount for an honest review from Amazon, I'd write about "red flags" and information one should know when looking for a company from which to buy oils. At this point, the major companies have started to have a lot of the information on the bottles and in the product descriptions--Latin name, safety information, method of extraction, where the plant material was grown, what it's used for, date of expiration. You no longer have to hunt for it. The only information I couldn't find is what part of the plant is distilled. I know that with all the Frankincense species, it's the gum resin.

I belong to several essential oil Facebook groups. Many of these groups rate essential oil companies--cream of the crop, very good and not worth your time or money. Much of the information is determined by the availability of information on the individual oils that can help determine the quality (whether or not they have the chemical constituents they are supposed to have at certain levels.) I buy most of my oils from two companies that are rated "very good." Have recently treated myself to oils from two of the "cream of the crop" companies. What I've started to do to evaluate some of these less expensive oils is to compare them to the oils from the "very good" companies.

There are three species of Boswellia essential oils--carteri, fereana and serrata, all of which own. I have one other Boswellia serrata. It's from one of the "very good" companies. At the time I purchased, they didn't have an organic Boswellia serrata, now they do. For me, I'm not sure that organic makes a big difference. The cold pressed citrus oils are the ones that I've read that you should buy organic. The US Organic Frankincense serrata smells identical to my other Frankincense serrata. I wouldn't hesitate to use this oil for any "safe" purpose--diffusing, appropriately diluted for topical use and in my cosmetics. (I don't ingest oils.)

I received this product at a discount for an honest review.


Nothing makes a fat guy more angry than when his network smart scale doesn't work.  It connected fairly easily, however when attempting to weigh myself I was getting "Sensing....Step....Sensing....Step"  I diligently read through blogs and reviews that this issue does occur.  I tried the recommendations, pull the battery...wait,  reset button,  reconnect to the network but nothing worked.  Pretty much the end game to this issue appears to be "contact customer service".  Yahh right... Sent it back to Amazon.

One comment I read was that the weight cell can get out of calibration during shipping.  Made me wonder why there wasn't a lock out to prevent damage/calibration issues in shipping.

Other than the above issues, it really is a fine scale.  Appears to be made well  and looks great, better than i expected.  But, if it doesn't work, its not much more than a door stop.

Update:  returned device. Already got a new one.... Yeah AMAZON !!!!!!!!! Went through the wireless link up and it works beautifully !!!  My hypothesis ??? .... Weight cell  suceptable to damage... Packaging has no foam impact protection or sensor damage protection aka lock out device to prevent platter from hammering the sensors.  If you get the above error I would return it.  Don't waste your time with their customer service . I read a lot of comments about the above issue and Fitbit has never as far as I've read admitted that it is their device that may be defective.  So sorry to say I'm keeping my review at 2 stars . I'm sure the Fitbit allergy issue was expensive for them. If I was the ceo I would not want to go through that headache again. LOL

Ok... Ok.  Fitbit threatened my family and so I have changed my review to 4 stars. I'm totally kidding about that.  After using it for a day I am impressed.  It really is a great scale, well built and if you read the directions it is very easy to set up.  I realized I was frustrated with the scale error issue and still am dubious about the fragility of the sensor so I made my review one star short of perfect. Fitbit really needs to address packaging.  What changed my mind are two things:

  1) If you can't set this thing up you are:(based on me reading other reviews)
  a) A complete moron
  b) Are having an issue with your network
  c) Don't read directions (like most of us)
  2) Fitbit really did go out of their way to email me back quickly regarding fixing the issue. I just chose not to spend the time with their customer service


Firstly, I want to address something:

The listing here says this is a professional ceramic flat-iron. Although it has many of the same components as a professional flat-iron, I don't feel that it is the same quality as a professional one. One of my best friends is a hair stylist and she cuts and styles my hair for me. While her work flat iron isn't pretty at all, it does the job quicker and better than this one does.

That being said, I do think this is a good product for at-home use.

I have naturally curly hair-- although I'm firmly in the 3A or "Curly Twirly" territory ([...]), and I used to just wear my hair curly. Since I cut it shorter though I like the way it looks straightened, so I've been using this iron almost daily for the last few months before writing my review.

First, lets talk about the cons. 1. This thing is HEAVY. It's heavy guys. It's not heavy like a 2-lb dumbell, but it does have some weight to it. I was used to a cheaper iron before, which didn't work as quickly, but was a little bit easier to use because it was lighter.
2. This says that it has a safety switch which turns it off after 40 mins-- but reality determined that was a lie. I have left this thing on more times than I can count (I'm not the most responsible human adult) and every time I've come back to this being as hot as when it first reached temp. It's not been a problem for me because I keep it on the little protective mat that came with it, so nothing has been damaged, but I don't have children so.
3. Finally as I said before, I don't feel this is a professional salon quality item.

Okay, so lets talk pros:
1. It's cute as heck. I don't really mind leaving it out on my dresser because it's almost like decoration.
2. It comes in a super nice package with a comb (for different part designs and for easier separation for ironing) and a safety pad to wrap it in to cool down. I've obviously gotten a lot of use out of that.
3. It works, guys. It works better than my $25 Revlon one that I got a few years ago, and it works the same every time I've used it since I got it a few months ago.
4. Finally, it's a reasonable price. It may not be AS good as a CHI hair straightener, but it is solidly $30 cheaper than the cheapest CHI, and it works plenty well enough for daily use.

I purchased this item at a slight discount in exchange for my unbiased trial and honest review, but after using it for 3 months, and knowing how it works, I would have paid the full price for it.