In case you're wondering what High Frequency Therapy actually is/does: "High frequency is traditionally referred to as "D'Arsonval high frequency" or the "Tesla current". In the 1970's, European salons discovered the cosmetic and healing benefits of high frequency electrical stimulation on the skin and by 1980, the the technology became widely used in North American by skin care professionals."  "High-frequency treatments kill bacteria and reduce inflammation, hence the acne-fighting benefits. High-frequency also increases circulation to stimulate collagen, making the treatment an effective anti-aging and glow-boosting tool. Each electrode has a designated use whether for fighting acne (Argon) or stimulating anti-aging (Neon)." (various online sources)
Studies have shown that high frequency treatments for the skin and hair can boost healthy aspects, eliminating bacteria and enhancing circulation, collagen.  You'll find two types of high frequency therapy devices: Argon, which will emit a purplish light and Neon, with an orange hue.  "There are 2 types main types of gasses in High frequency wands- Argon and Neon. That is where the glow comes from. The argon gas is purple and is for acne, oily skin, ingrown hairs. The Neon is orange and it's for building collagen and helping with wrinkles."(online source)  So, this product, with the Neon/orange light would act to rejuvenate the skin.
The current cost is $28.50, including the 5% discount coupon.  When I mentioned the price, the significant other was surprised. She said that to get a high frequency treatment at a spa or skin clinic costs more than that.  So, there is already value built into the product.
Operation is simple, easy.  Merely push one of the four wands into the cavity receptacle at the top of the handle. Plug in the power plug into a normal AC outlet. There is one dial/knob at the base of the handle.  Turning it clockwise powers it on, and as you turn it further, it increases the intensity with corresponding color intensity. Then you apply the functional aspects of the glass wand to the skin or hair. To turn it off, simply turn the knob counter-clockwise until it clicks at the end.
Attached are photos to show real world images of the high frequency therapy device, with a ruler for size reference.  Various angles are provided for an overview of the product, including a photo of one wand activated and glowing alit.
The device satisfies expectations, with good design and manufacture.  It merits a 4.75+ star rating, with a high level recommendation.


This is an upgraded version of the usual consumer level TENS/EMS device.  It's a very capable device, able to deliver effective electrical signals to effect muscle and nerve stimulation.  In fact, the levels of intensity are probably more than ample, with most users finding the lower levels more than adequate.
It seems that the primary upgrade is the addition of an output port for each channel.  So, you can actually affix four sets of pads, 2 per both A and B channels, to either form an extensive treatment or to share a 'massage' session simultaneously.  Keep in mind that each channel has a set output, and adding pads will share that intensity.  So, you may find that you'll increase the intensity levels to accommodate the shared load.  Then, if you opt to use just one set of pads per channel, you will need to adjust for that instance (so a lower intensity will feel the same, within your tolerance levels.
I have a slight issue with the two side buttons.  It's very difficult to identify them using their markings.  Fortunately, it's just two buttons. The top button is the power button, where a long press will turn it on/off. The lower button is the 'lock' button.  So, if you get confused and long press the lower button to turn it on, you'll notice nothing happens. Then repeat the long press on the top button, and the display will light up, and you're ready to select your mode, timer and channel intensities.
Operation if fairly simple, especially if you've previously used a consumer TENS/EMS unit.  The M button allows the user to select the massage mode. T button cycles at 10 minute increments the timer function (the default is 20 minutes, but you can cycle through and get a 10 minute option).
This device is well equipped with 24 modes and 20 intensity levels.  However, the only specification provided regarding the battery is that it takes 2 - 3 hours to charge the battery. And, the product details states that it lasts 20 hours 'Standby Time".  I have no idea what 'Standby Time" means, and at what manner of settings it includes.  Perhaps, it's 20 hours of just being turned on? This lack of definitive battery capacity rating and operating time dings the rating.
This issue with the battery and operating time specifications is unfortunate.  The product displays decent design, materials and manufacture.  And the current cost of $32, including a 20% discount, makes it very reasonably priced for it's quality level in the product genre.  Attached are photos to show real world images, with a ruler for size reference. Various angles and views are provided to afford a good overview of the device and included accessories.
Accordingly, this product earns a 4.5 star rating, with a moderately high level recommendation.


While the gua sha and massage rollers exhibit different coloration, each piece is composed of excellent quality aventurine jade. The comely presentation elevates the worthiness as a gifting option, too.
The highlight of this set is the massage roller. It has a smooth jade roller on one end, and the other end contains a jade roller with segmented ridges. The center handle/shaft is also crafted from aventurine jade, not a resin product. The three jade elements of this massage roller are color matched, with a rich dark green hue, interspersed with shades of lighter green. If you subscribe to energies within stones/crystals, I would offer that the dramatic aspect of the jade stones intones considerable power/energy.
The metal arm is sturdy, and has a metal collar/ring where it enters the jade rollers. This collar is found on better quality massage rollers. Also at this juncture, the metal arm enters the jade rollers with a plastic grommet/plug acting as a bearing buffer. This affords a quiet and smooth rolling motion when in action. Just as important, this grommet acts as a buffer, to protect both the jade and the metal arm from abrasive interaction during the rolling action.  The quality of the aventurine jade, quality of design and construction are all indicative of a premium level product.
The gua sha is a fine contrast of color to the massage roller. It's a lighter green, with streaks and marbling of darker greens.  The gua sha follows the conventional heart shape, and has a thin, flat characteristic. With this thinner element, the edges are not as rounded, but there are no harsh sharp edges. The gua sha does not have scratches or nicks.
Both the massage roller and gua sha have noteworthy aventurine jade stones. They have decent polishing, but still maintains a natural stone tactile feel. The surfaces are smooth, but not glossy, nor a mirror smooth finish. If you believe in the inherent energies and properties of stones/crystals, you will probably prefer this level of polishing. The more closer to a natural state, the more effective the jade.
At the current cost of $10, this is an incredible bargain. I think either piece alone would cost more than that.  So, this is an excellent value, deal.
Premium quality design, materials and construction, coupled with an incredible price point, make this a very serious contender if you're searching for a worthwhile aventurine jade massage roller and gua sha set.  This set merits a 5- star rating, with a very high level recommendation.


This is a versatile and effective insole/orthotic. There are pairs of inserts that you can affix to the insole (or the inner sole of the footwear, thought placement would be tricky). They vary in size, but have the same height. You can build up to achieve your personal need by placing smaller insert on top, creating a dome-like shape. The orange inserts are 'normal' and the yellow inserts are 'softer' cushioning. You can stick with one form, or mix them. For example, a firmer bottom insert with a softer upper piece.
A word of advice: If you plan to use the cutting guide, and not the existing original insole as a template (maybe it's glued in and can't be removed), then cut larger than you think is necessary. Then you can fine tune the cut for a perfect fit. If you cut too short, there's not much recourse.
I like that you can start with this product as a cushioned insole, and gradually build up for arch support. Further, appreciate the option to customize the softness of the arch support. I put this into my winter boots, with soft arch support, and it feels great. My shoe size is mens 8.5, and it's near the lower end of this product's Medium size. I think I cut along the lines that measure for size 9 (checking that it seemed larger than the existing space). Lo and behold, it fit perfectly into the boot. Maybe boots have extra space, more than sneakers or regular shoes. But, this is the very reason I advise cutting larger and then fine tune your adjustments.
Overall, the product appears to be constructed of quality materials, similar to other insole/orthotic products. It is not as stiff as other orthotics, which I prefer. (I don't require an orthotic, even though i don't have normal arch levels. So, i use cushioned insoles which give a gentle arch assist/support.) I used the softer insert, for a gentle slope and support. At this point it's difficult to assess durability. It seems to be made with quality materials, similar to other insole products. However, if it deteriorates quickly, or affords less comfort/support, i will amend this review.
I like the concept and implementation of the assorted shapes and stiffness of self stick inserts, with a cushioned formed insole. This product earns a 4.5 - 4.75 star rating, with a very high level recommendation.


This is a credible TENS EMS product, with a variety of patterns and a very good range of intensity.
I wanted a portable unit that I could put in my backpack or sports duffle, so I could deal with achy muscles after sports or doing odd jobs away from home. This unit fits that bill admirably.
The TENS unit is solidly constructed, not too heavy but with enough heft to give it substance. In other words, it doesn't feel cheap or like a toy. The display screen is nicely sized, so viewing the options is fairly easy. There are basically 6 modes, with each having 4 iterations. A and B channels are independent, which allows you to alter the intensity of each channel. While not usually mentioned in these portable TENS units, you can also opt to just set up one set on a channel, for a simplified 'massage' instance.
The setup of the pads is very simple and straightforward. The setup of each channel, selecting the modes and intensities is fairly intuitive. I'm not sure if my prior experience was a large factor, but setting up the channels and actually using this unit seemed very easy and less complicated than previous generations of portable TENS products.
I did have one issue with the product. The USB power supply was faulty. After connecting the power cables, it failed to charge the batteries. I simply used another usb power brick to charge the TENS unit.  I will need to test the provided USB power supply to determine if it's truly defective. I will update this review after I determine the actual condition of that component.
After an afternoon of biking and playing some tennis, my leg muscles were barking, especially the calf muscles. So, while at my friend's house, we were both recuperating from being weekend sport warriors, and i pulled out this product, to attend to my leg aches. He watched with amazement and curiosity. After a brief session, he asked if he could try it. So, I set it up on his balky knee, and adjusted the pattern and intensity. He said it's fascinating and effective.  I told him I have a set at home, and got this for my 'away' bag, and explained the science/technology behind the TENS EMS. Told him I got it from Amazon. He wrote down the name of the product and said he needed to get one, too. So, that is a random, objective endorsement, which I feel positively influences the rating.
Attached are photos to show real world images, with ruler for size reference.
I feel the product matches exactly with the description and illustrations in the product details. It is decently priced in the market niche. Based on ease of use, and quality of build, it merits 4.25 - 4.5 stars and a high level recommendation.


I purchased this unit in 2015 and put it aside until 3 days ago (now May 2017).

The first day after we arrived Hong Kong last year,  my 2 dogs started suffering from skin allergy, very itchy.  They have to wear the protective collars 24/7.

Three days ago, after feeding my dogs with drinking water, I went to the kitchen and forgot to put the collar back on to my 4 year old 7 pound Maltese.  When I came back to my bedroom after 30 minutes, I found the chin and neck of my dog were bleeding with blood here and there on her pillow.  When I was cleaning her wound, which was pretty massive, I saw her wound no longer had any hair left,  and the kind of dark red flesh was exposed, very horrible.  On the right side of her hairless bleeding neck, a lump in the size of a cherry was still swelling.  I think my dog must have scratched through her skin and damaged the lymph around her neck.

At that moment, I suddenly remembered the silver water generator that I had taken with me when I came to Hong Kong.

I took the generator out, cleaned it, set it up and finished making the silver water all in a total of 30 minutes.  Immediately, I sprayed my dog's wound with the silver water, and pumped 0.8 ml silver water into her mouth the first time, and 0.5 ml after 2 hours.  That night, I sprayed her wound with the silver water 3 times.

The following morning, my dog's wound had shown significant recovery, no longer in dark red color, the swollen cherry sized lump disappeared, and no more swelling neck.  I pumped 0.5 ml silver water to her mouth two times, and sprayed her wound 3 times the 2nd day.

Today, her wound is in light color, and recovering well, no trace of inflammation at all. I sprayed her wound 3 times and gave her 0.5 ml, 1 time only.

Instead of using the silver wires that came with the device, I used 10mm silver wires to shorten the processing time.  I used 17 minutes to process the silver water for my dog's wound without doing the ppm reading, so I still don't know what ppm the silver water got in 17 minutes with the 10mm silver wires, but the result is amazing.

Seeing my dog's quick improvement, my sisters were amazed by the silver water and asked me to make each of them a glass of silver water.


I have heavy flow during the first 2-3 days of my period. I got tired of washing (destaining)  blood-stained clothes so I got these vinyl pull on under pants. Since I usually wear a size 8/Med in clothes, I got a size Med. Boy, they're huge! The elastics are not that uncomfortable but the vinyl is super roomy. It balloons out as if your tummy and hip are supposed to be fluffy airy bread/marshmallow. It doesn't matter though. They're under my clothes (pants/shorts/skirt/dress). As long as the blood stays inside the vinyl, what does it matter what it looks like?

I do a 3-layer protection during heavy days - overnight pads (or 2 overlapping heavy pads for a really long overnight pad) worn in snug panties + vinyl under pants + a waterproof incontinence mattress pad. The vinyl under pants catch leakage/spillover. The mattress pad is just there in case the vinyl under pants fail (but that hasn't happened yet). These are vinyl so you're going to perspire a bit under it. But, I only wear these for 2-3 days per months so it's not that big of a deal. I don't know how comfortable/uncomfortable this would be if I have to wear these 24/7.

There's less to wash for me now during my heavy days - just underwear, no pants/shorts/skirt/dress. I only hand wash these vinyl under pants and then hang them to dry.

Update 10/25/2015:

What others have said is true. The seams are really very weak. After a few uses, the seams come undone. Downgraded to 2 stars. What I did to fix it was to use a soldering iron very lightly and over a PTFE cloth (oven liners) so the soldering iron will not stick to the vinyl. Be very careful when you do this. You only need a light tough otherwise your iron will melt the vinyl through.

If you don't want the hassle of using a soldering iron, just apply heavy duty shipping/packaging clear tape. It doesn't look as neat as hot sealing but it's underneath your clothes. Who cares what it looks like?

Another option is to use vinyl adhesive - e.g., PVC cement (the kind used in plumbing) or Loctite vinyl/fabric/plastic flexible adhesive. Apply with a cotton bud. A good preemptive step is to reinforce the seams by adhering the seam with vinyl adhesive so that it doesn't come apart when the hot seal eventually fails (and it will fail). The PVC cement is very strong so use just a small amount and spread evenly over the seam surface.


1) Phone support number says no phone support, 877-623-4997.
2) Device setup is explained very poorly at the official website.

First of all, the setup wants you to either use a Laptop with WIFI or a mobile phone.  A desktop computer without a wifi card will not work.
During setup the scale acts as its own access point, and your Laptop / phone has to connect to it.  That is why a desktop computer can't be used.
So I tried first setting up on my desktop, clueless in how it worked.  Setup failed and because my desktop doesn't have wifi.

Then I tried to setup the device on my mobile phone, a Samsung Galaxy Note.  I thought it was working, the phone connected to the scales temporary access point from the mobile setup webpage. But the mobile site then failed, stopped at a screen saying trying to connect.

I then got my laptop, installed the same software that failed on my desktop and reset the scale by removing one battery.  The software found my access point and I saved my wifi password to the scale. So I am all setup now.

If your reading this before setting up your own, just use your Windows laptop on wifi for best setup results.

3) I have to create separate accounts for everyone in my family.  Why can't we just have 1 account?
4) And the final issue, official FAQ says
"I am pregnant. Can I use the Fitbit Aria?" "Yes, the Aria is safe for pregnant women to use, but the body fat % and BMI measurements may not be accurate for you."

But the piece of paper that is included with the scale says "WARNINGS Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other internal medical device, or are pregnant.  This product is not intended for use by children under 10 years of age.  Always consult your physician to determine what is most ideal for you"

So what is it?pregnant YES or pregnant NO.  Should I risk zapping my unborn baby?  Why does the company say two different things?

5) Why can't my other kids who are under 10 use the scale?
6) Why can't two people use different measurements. I want to graph lbs, but my wife is used to kg.  The website forces us to use the same measurement system for some weird reason - even though we were forced to create separate accounts.

7) Will give an updated review in a few days once we get some data recorded.  I emailed the company about the pregnant issue, will report back.


The jet have enough power to push the water around on a large tub. I set it up for my wife and also setup her Kindle to stream the movie "About Time" which show a run time of 2 hours and 3 minutes.  She actually watched the whole movie with this product on and running and the suction held up well even after the water has been drained.

I believe that the complain about the suction is due to improper installation. One of the suction was also folded a little when I first got it out of the box same as some of the comments I have read from other reviewers but it did not give me any problem after I have it installed in the tub.

Tip to have a strong suction.

1. Make sure that the surface is flat and clean.
2. Wet the wall and the suction prior to installing.
3. Push the suction flat into the tub wall making sure that there was no air inside the suction cup.  If properly installed, the suction cup should be flat and not cone shaped. If there is air inside the suction cup then it will give up with the weight of the product or when the jet turned on.

Note: When you have a properly installed suction, you will not be able to just pull the jet spa from the wall. The only way to remove the suction is to peel the suction cup 1 at a time.

This jet spa keeps the foam from the foam bath that my wife added in the water.  I did not see any difference between the jet stream mode and the bubble mode. It seem to just push the water around at the same rate. We have it set to bubble so I guess that is what keeps the foam from the foam bath soap working the whole time but it could be the same if we leave it at jet stream mode.

I did not see any cleaning procedure on the manual but after my wife's use, I clean this by filling one of my kids bucket with clean water and submerge the bottom part of this product letting it suck the clean water from the bucket and spit it out to the tub. I did this about 4 or 5 times.

I left the product hanging on the wall for more than 24 hours to make sure that all the water have dripped and the filter dried up before putting it back in the box for storage. 2 of the suction was still holding up after over 24 hours of the product just hanging on the tub wall so I could say that it is built to hold the device during use.


I reviewed these a year ago, but my review has disappeared. I want to preface my current review by saying that I have used this particular set of bamboo rounds for over a year (including machine laundering and ironing) and they are good as new (although not as white as when they were new). No holes have developed, the edging hasn't come apart. They are wonderful a year later! Here is my original review:

I have not found anything I like as much as these. The main reason for this is because these pads consist of a woven texture that are both gentle and exfoliating. Because they are woven, they hold their shape very well and don't roll up. The other types of bamboo pads I've tried are a knit-type and they have a terry-like texture. I find this type to be too thin to use efficiently and they just don't feel as nice on my skin. If I wanted terry, I'd just use a washcloth. The particular kind of pad in this review is my absolute favorite. It uses a bit more product than the terry texture, but it's a much sturdier and efficient pad. I absolutely love these.

These pads are terrific! I use only micellar water to take my makeup off, so I just saturate one of these pads and wipe my face slowly to remove the makeup. Unlike cotton pads, they don't shrink or roll up once I've dirtied them. Because they are bamboo, I can then rinse out the pad and go over my face again with just water (or toner) to remove any residue. These pads aren't terribly soft, but that's a good thing, because that second wipe allows me to exfoliate gently without irritating my skin and without the pad falling apart. There is no strap across one of the pads' faces, so it doesn't matter which side you use.

Each pad has a fabric edging that keeps the pad from falling apart or fraying-- they are very well made. They come with a little mesh bag and I keep mine on a hook on the back of the bathroom door and as I use a pad, I rinse it and toss it in the little bag until the next laundry day (don't use fabric softener on these!). The pads come in a tasteful, decorative canister that is not only pretty, but also a very sanitary way to store these pads. I can't speak for their longevity once they start seeing a lot of washing, but they do seem like they will hold up very well with some care.


I’m not confident in the legitimacy of the company that makes this product. It’s a little sketchy that the QR codes on the package either lead to a dead page (404 error) or the one that goes to their website it just a single splash page with a 8 bullet list of marketing points. So much for that “Free User Guide” they promote, or the “Get your next bottle free!” Promotion. I tried doing additional research on Gods Greens and came up with very little. I’m hoping they may just have poor marketing, but for any product that I put in my body, I want to know that I can trust the company making the product, and that all of the claims they make are legitimate.

What I DO like about this product is that it’s manufactured in an FDA-registered facility, made in the USA, and 3rd party verified. It’s also good that the product contains black pepper, because turmeric studies have proven it’s more effective in conjunction with pepper. However, I’m not sure if they have enough black pepper for the ratio of turmeric. The youtheory brand I’ve been using for the past year has 10mg of black pepper for every 1,000mg of turmeric. The Gods Greens brand only has 15mg of pepper for every 2,100mg of turmeric.

Of the claims on the bottle, one that I’m not too sure about is the bottle’s label states “Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers”. In doing some research, you’ll find that a lot of times organic products slip through the cracks. I tried to contact Gods Greens at the phone number they listed to understand the process of being organic certified, but got an answering machine. Granted, it is a Sunday, but it could be like that all the time. Didn’t help my suspicion with the legitimacy of the company.

Lastly, I was excited at the high-volume of turmeric in these (2,250mg) as listed on the front of the bottle, but in flipping over and reading the back - the serving size is THREE capsules!! That was NOT clear in the product description or from looking at the packaging. What I thought at first was a great value of for this product quickly changed when I realized I had to divide that by 3 to get the true cost for “1 serving” of these.

In short, I am disappointed by misleading marketing, serving size, and have concerns about the trustworthiness of the company that makes these. I will be going back to purchasing my turmeric supplements from youtheory, and/or keeping my eye open for a different brand (nothing wrong with youtheory, just a little pricey).


I've had severe low-frequency hearing loss in one ear since early childhood, but the high-frequency hearing in that ear is sharp. I have very sharp, full-spectrum hearing in my other ear. Overall, the combination gives adequate hearing and I've never felt the need for a hearing aid. Still, I wondered what improvements might be possible if I boosted the low-frequency sound in my bad ear.

This product looked like a great and relatively low-cost way to see what improvement might be had by boosting the low frequencies in my bad ear. It is claimed that this hearing aid has four spectral modes: mode 1 gives uniform amplification, mode 2 boosts high frequencies, mode 3 boosts medium frequencies, and mode 4 boosts low frequencies. Mode 4 was of interest to me. It is also claimed that this hearing aid has six different volume (amplification) levels.

I was eager to see what this product could do for me. I inserted one of the pair of this hearing aid in my bad ear and wore it for a couple of evenings around the house, doing mundane house chores and chatting with my wife. I have these observations:

1. There seems to be very little difference among the four spectral modes. They all sound essentially the same to me.

2. In all spectral modes, including mode 4, high frequencies were WAY TOO LOUD! This was unpleasant and even painful at times. This was true even though I set the unit at the lowest of its six volume levels. (And there wasn't much difference I could hear between the six volume levels.)

3. I heard a distinct and annoying artificial background hiss continuously. This hiss probably would have been substantially less if I could have turned down the volume further, to a level appropriate for my ear. Also, this hiss might have been less if mode 4 worked better to amplify just low-frequencies and not high-frequencies as well.

4. I heard instances of fuzzy distortion on speech, and my own speech sounded very loud.

5. Here are some of the sounds that were jarring, unpleasant, and even painful in my hearing-aid-boosted ear: the sound of my fork hitting my plate, the sound of the door latch as I closed the utility room door, the sound of the washing machine lid as I closed it, and the sound of my wife's normally pleasant laugh from a distance of three feet.

After two evenings experimenting with this product, I don't ever want to put it in my ear again. Given that, I can't justify awarding it more than one star.


Alright so where to begin I ordered this after seeing a couple people talking about not this brand in general but this whole teeth whitning kit, and I have for one always wanted my teeth to be whiter but not enough to go out and buy anything outside of toothpaste and household products for a natural whitening.
 So I gave in an ordered this a week or two ago and have already done my 3rd appilcation, and I truly wish I would have taken a before picture so I could compare. I was kind of a skeptic  but man I do actually see some of my more noticiable stains lifting.. and to put this out there this is a bleaching kit, I know it says and whitens your teeth but its a teeth bleaching. Which everyone probley knows but the people who havent looked into this like myself thats what It is, thats why theu recommened buying a remineral teeth product cause your teeth do get quite sensitive after a couple uses.. depending on what they've alreqdy been put through.
But all in all, a really good product you should DEFINITELY plan each step ahead, when your going to imprint your teeth.. how long you plan on keeping them on.. your after care teeth plan.. if you're busy provley just wait till you have free time so you dont rush and mess something up, cause the first time needs patience atleast just to get the hang of using it.
This came with 3 syringes full of the teeth bleach, 2 mouth pieces (that can be formed to teeth when heated up, this is whqts going to need patience.. I heated mines up with hot water ended up melting so I had to reheat untill it fit and zlwas kind of back to normal.. so definitely take your time.)
Also came with the blacklight looking mouth piece, with a teeth shade sheet.. a q-tip, and some basic instructions. Which were alright not to detailed ended up having to do my own research, but that was going to happen either way. So just be sure to read into thiis and space out yoyr applications they say to not apply day after day but tp give your teeth a day break.. but id recommend after your 3rd applivation start doing 2-3 day breaks cause your teeth do tend to get intensly sensitive without decent after care.

Still all in all this gets the job done I ordered this an recieved probley 4 days later, so the sellers A-1. I recommend tgis seller and their product.


I have a lot of attention to detail so I can usually find a few problems with most bags, but this is one of the best designed bags that I've ever bought so I couldn't find any issues with it. Great stitch work, attached MOLLE straps, a small handle at the top which can be hidden under the velcro between the pouch and the flat backing with the MOLLE straps. It has a cinch strap on the back which you can unbuckle and flip around the front if you want to compress the bag to save space, but if you fully stock it then you won't need it so I plan on removing it. There's also a vecro strap at the top of the pouch, the only two things that I think it could be used for are to slow small children from getting in the pack or more likely if you were to use it in a combat situation you could close it with this strap instead of using the zippers which would save a few seconds. I'll probably remove this also but some people might want it so I see why they included it.
But once you open the bag is when you can see how great the design is, there's a zippered pocket which hinges out, the middle section which is the main compartment, and then the top compartment which swings out from the body. When I started loading the pouch up I realized that left to right starting with the pouch on the left side the pouch can be used as a three section first aid kit which can be used chronologically- the zippered pouch can hold saline wipes, insect sting wipes, bandaids, alcohol pads (for very small wounds, or when you have nothing else, but saline wipes are better for wounds), burn pads, and anything else you may need for small issues. The second compartment is for more serious issues, you can put sterilized gloves, quick clot (gauze with impregnated activated charcoal I think it is to slow bleeding), sterilized pads, an Israeli bandage, or anything else that you need for moderate issues. The final compartment can be used for really serious issues, I put large absorbent pads, large burn pads, large gauze, and the scissors here- if you look at the picture the two pockets have a velcro strap to hold them shut and there are three MOLLE style elastic loops to hold the scissors which are included, tweezers, a small scalpel, etc.
Really great pouch for a great price, I was really impressed with everything about it but especially the design and build quality.


Hi.  I am 63 years old.  I bought 'Miracle of Mg' book 3 years ago to help my problem.  I took Mg Glycinate for about 3 weeks, Doctor's Best Chelated Best Absorbed, 200mg per serving.  I probably took 400 mg a day.  Didn't see results so quit Mg supplementation.  Five days ago, after better educating myself about Mg, after reading Dr Dean's postings,  that it may take months to clear problems, and one has to take much more than 400mg as most isn't absorbed.  Also that the blood serum test is worthless; mine always showed normal.
  Background:  I was a long distance runner for 20 years, extreme hiker and racquetball player for 10 years.  All that time, all I took was Centrum.  No other supplementation.  Seven years ago, to lose weight, I started juice fasting; did two 21 day fasts, several 10-12 day fasts, and probably 80 three or four fasts.  I think the years running, etc, made my Mg low, but these juice fasts probably about depleted me.  Six years ago, I developed high BP, rapid heart beat, arrhythmia, and a feeling of extreme fatigue after just a couple hours physical work, shortness of breath after exertion,  plus insomnia.  All this sound like Mg being low?
  So I ordered ReMag and am hopeful.  The last 5 days I"ve been taking half Mg citrate and half glycinate, for a total of about 800mg, but will stop those and go full ReMag.  BTW,  I drink no alcohol, no meds, no drugs.  Eat a Vegan Diet plus Salmon for the last 3 months.  Am 13 lbs overweight now, having lost 7 lbs in those 3 months.  I also take extra 5000 D3, 400 K2, Camu Camu Vit C, a good multi, Potassium, no extra Calcium for now, Qunol CoQ10, Taurine, Arginine.  Eating 40% good fats, coconut oil, Krill, flaxseed, chia seed, cod liver oil.
  I just bought and read Invisible Minerals, part I.
  Do you think it's okay to immediately go to 1/2 tsp twice a day of ReMag?  (Will add more and update after taking ReMag for a month)


I have been using MCT oil since 2015 – and I use it every day.  Mostly I use in it my salad dressing, which started out as being avocado, MCT oil, sea salt, turmeric (powder) and pepper.  I started using it to make raspberry vinaigrette, which is delicious.  And now recently began to incorporate dulse, garlic, cilantro, fresh turmeric, fresh ginger and apple cider vinegar to make it even healthier.  Of course, I could use other oils, like a walnut or macadamia nut oil, but MCT oil is processed very differently in the body, which is why I continue to use it daily.

This particular MCT oil from Strength Genesis comes in a clear bottle and is the most beautiful bottle of MCT oil that I have seen!  It is tall and sleek – and actually made it onto my counter top!  It even comes with a lid/cork, which serves to seal off the MCT oil once you are done pouring it.  I actually have one of those green salad dressing bottles that I pour my MCT oil into (because most bottles are quite large), but I don’t have to do that with this brand.

I appreciate that the company informs you of the quantities of C8 and C10 in the oil (on the back of the bottle).  If you are new to MCT, I recommend that you work your way up to a tablespoon.  If you go straight to using one tablespoon, you may end up with gastric upset, so it’s best to start with 1 teaspoon and see how that goes.  Most say the taste is imperceptible, but I always feel like MCT oil has sort of a nutty taste.  I love it!

If you want to give some weight and smoothness to your shake, you can add some MCT oil.  It’s tasty right out of the bottle (yes, I consume it straight for a kick of energy) or in any salad dressing!  The limitation with MCT oil is that you cannot cook with it because of its low smoke point, so keep that in mind.

I went to their website and you can see that their company is focused on wellness – and I love this mission.  They sell a range of wellness items and even have some delicious-looking recipes (ahem, “Avocado Breakfast Bowl”) to try.  I do recommend this MCT oil because the quality of the oil is superb and the company’s mission for wellness is something I am completely on board with!


I love checking out products like this, and the best time to test them is when my mind is jumping from task to task!  I have used a wide range of nootropics (note that is product is called “Nitropics”), and each of them has a different mechanism of action.  Some ingredients in some of these supplements actually make me sleepy!  This one does not.

What I like about this product is that it contains vitamins and herbs (among other ingredients), so I am familiar with nearly everything on the label.  I decided to try it on the days when I felt that my mind was surveying all of the tasks without concentrating on a single one.  Clearly, many mornings, I just have so many things I am trying to do before a client call, and I feel like I am going in circles between feeding the cats and dogs, preparing my morning shake, getting ready, etc.

I did feel like this helped me streamline my focus.  I suppose that much of the time I am looking at the overview of everything that must be completed either before I can actually start my day, and then also at my task list once the day is underway. Apparently this creates overwhelm for me – and that’s in spite of my morning meditation!

I tend to take this on the days when I need to have laser focus to get a large number of things done, or when I notice that I am jumping around from task to task and start to feel frazzled.  This product has helped me concentrate on the task at hand as opposed to doing something for 60 seconds and jumping to something else, leaving the other task incomplete.

This product is non-GMO and caffeine-free, both of which I appreciate because another supplement I use already has caffeine.  The suggested use is from 1 to 3 capsules, but the serving size for the ingredients listed is 3 capsules.  Because I take other supplements that contain caffeine, I split up the dose, taking 2 capsules two hours after taking the caffeinated supplement and 1 capsule later in the day.  This avoids one product potentiating the other.

Overall, I absolutely recommend this product.  It provides quite a number of ingredients, many of which I have researched, so I know the research supports the intended outcome.  If you often feel like your “task list” creates overwhelm (perhaps you are an entrepreneur?!), then find a program that helps you organize your tasks and take a product like this to help you achieve levels of focus to complete those items that you might not otherwise achieve.


I had wanted this cushion for some time and was delighted when I received it as a gift. I had wanted this largest-of-all the Purple Cushions because it most closely matched the dimensions of the chair I had earmarked to use it with.

When I first sat on it I was thought I may have made a mistake in wishing for this cushion. It felt rather odd.
I did adjust well to it though and have now used it for several months. We all need/want cushions for different reasons. For me, after two spinal surgeries, I was hoping to mitigate the chronic pain I have, and hoped to add some comfort to the chair I use for sewing. From my point of view here re the pros and cons as I “feel” ‘em:

The Pros:
1. I do think that the gridded construction of the material does help disperse heat. My sewing area is in a loft with a very low ceiling and in the summer it gets SO hot! I have been able to spend a bit more time up there this summer because my derriere feels a bit more comfortable with this cushion.
2. It IS supportive.

The Cons:
1. The “non-slip” cover is not very non slip. I have tried it on a variety of chairs and it it slips on them all. I feel that the fabric used for the cover should be: a) more substantial (while it is a nice, stretchy, knit it is a bit thin) and b) have a much beefier, much more ‘non slip’ fabric on the bottom of the cover. I may make a new cover for I myself. I also think that a sturdier cover would increase the comfort factor since it would minimize the feeling of the gridded purple material. In home dec sewing some cushions are first wrapped in polyester first  to add support for the cushioning material and, imho,  that would not be a bad thing.

Other than that I DO find it to be a comfortable, helpful, cushion. I am older, and relatively petite and perhaps the Purple Royal or Double would have been a better choice for me. For larger people this would be great. I can really see it making a big difference, in a positive way, for truckers and those who spend a lot of time in their cars.

I thought perhaps I should have gotten a foam type alternative, but that would not have helped disperse the heat at all!  I thunk my decision to get this cushion was good in long run….


I have a dog who has become anxious over the past few months.  I am guessing that anxious is the right word.  He wants to be near someone all the time.  Honestly it is annoying.  Started with him pacing back and forth outside our bedroom at night, and then he would cry.  Thinking he needed to go out, we would get up and bring him out.  Back in, 10 minutes later same thing.  We put up gates to keep him away from our door, and he pushed those out of the way to get to our door.  Finally, desperate to get some sleep, we let him stay in the room.  He is noisy, it is horrible!  He does this lip smacking thing, sometimes ending with throwing up.  He gets up, walks across the room and then flops, loudly, on the other end.  20 minute later he is back to his previous spot.  One night we got the idea to turn on the window AC.  We usually do not run it at night, but just put it on fan for the noise.  Either he was quieter or we just didn't hear him as much.  Realizing we live in New England, and running the window AC, or even having it in your winter, is crazy come fall, I bought this.  One of the fan sounds is like our AC.  Still hear the loud stuff, but now can get a solid 45-60 minutes sometimes, before he wakes us up.

This one has a volume knob.  Many newer units have a volume up or down button, so if you don't like any of the 8, 10, 12 set volumes, you are out of luck.  This does run off a USB C cord, and must be plugged in.  I have a USB outlet next to by bed, so can leave that plugged in without any problem.  Sits on my night stand where I can reach over, and flip it on when needed.  If he is strangely quiet, as he has been a night or two since he started this, we don't have to turn it on, but when he starts, especially with the mouth noises, on it goes.

Works for us now, also found then when my spouse and I are working in the house together, I will sometimes flip it on.  I usually can not hear what she is saying, but can hear her talking, which distracts me.  Perfect for that purpose also.


UPDATED: like with anything in life patience is a virtue with this wonder. As badly as I bashed the product here I am months later to sit down, have that plate of crow and like it. This item does help tremendously for long sitting. I can say without a doubt bad posture will make this item feel like a standard chair pillow. With good posture, you are literally sitting good, comfortable and pretty (handsome for men). Anyways. The gel is amazing with the right posture. It doesn't have signs of wear or whatever gel looks like with cheap quality. When I have overnight stays I take this baby with me. When is switch rooms. Guess what? This baby comes with me. You will not t go wrong in investing in this priority seat cushion. Give your posterior a daily massage.
-Pros; wonder purple gel, improve posture, durable, breathable and portable
-Cons: little pricey (that's all I got, really
-apologies: Purple I left my original review just so you can see patience really is a virtue with this item. Take your tOne, Amazon's return policy give you a great cushion to try out the device. Really follow the posture rule of thumb.

Besides the item being overpriced for what is essentially wonder gel. The egg test doesn't prove it's soft because the egg doesn't sit for hours in it. It isn't what is adveriesed when the basic memory foam offered for way less in the categories offer better cushion (I own one still). The scale in which they justify quality isn't accurate because for $80 dollars you get a basic cushion from Office Depot. My guess is the casual lax version which is in the hundreds is probably the above average cushion support that should be purchased. Don't trust the scam of the egg. Again. Eggs don't sit for hours  at a time if they did they would crack. I do not recommend this price point product at all.

 The customer service response? "Adjust monitor height" that's what I was told. What does that have to do with my bottom?? Zero. Do I need to say it again. The eggs doesn't have to sit down.
Cost: ridiculous for basically wonder gel. That's all. Just gel with waves.
Final verdict: should be an infomercial or "as seen on TV" because it a low grade seat cushion for a high dollar price. Can't wait to get my money back for this near scam of wording. Don't believe the hype and keep your money AND EGGS. This company doesn't care about how much overprice an avg cushion. Remember their customer service response again "oh well just return it". Nice


I waited until I was nearly finished with this 4 ounce bottle of Chaga Extract.

I bought this mainly because I don't take flu shots and I can't afford down time from colds/flu during the winter (or anytime...who does?).  Reason being, I'm a mountainbike/endurance race enthusiast and I wanted this to be an edge in my arsenal.  I'm a very *low to the ground* eater, I guess Paleo is a better word for that.  I try and maintain about 90% organic intake, but that is impossible while traveling to events or just because life gets in the way.  This winter (2014-15) I maintained my health, except for a slight cold around mid-November after staying with a friend in the hospital .  Honestly I think hospitals are the worst places to visit.  To be fair, this is when I first stared with the Chaga extract.  I'm not sure if it was a placebo affect at that time, but the cold was slight, not enough to slow me down or stop me from training.  What isn't a placebo affect is since that time, I have not had any blips and where I live the flu was considered epidemic.

What I have noticed about this extract is I remain extraordinarily healthy, and I'm very keen on how I feel.  My weights have all gone up, not body weight, but lifting weight.  My squat has gone up to 250, my bench press is 100, my one arm rows are now 50.  I'm a woman, so guys don't down me here.  My usual daily endurance burn rides have extended in length without fatigue and riders know what I mean about over-training and what fresh legs are all about.  Just all around good stuff.

As a woman, I will also say my facial skin has become clearer, and I started noticing this about half way through the bottle.  I usually take about 1/2 teaspoon of this a day in the morning straight.  Thing is, when you take supplements, you can't be sure at first, and I have always taken a host of supplements such as MSM, Krill, K2, Vit D, Magnesium, and you wonder if its just been a good week, hitting all the bases on the food list (salmon, veggies, etc.).  But this time, I think I would miss it when I'm not taking it (maybe I should stop and come back and write another review).

I am going to re-order this product.  I also appreciate that this is contained in a BPA-free container, manufactured by an ethical woman (company) and is produced here in the USA.  This is an honest review from my experience.


I have always been a strong supporter of the daily health benefits of consuming Vitamin C, and learned long ago that oranges are an inferior product for Vitamin C.  With my magnifying glass, I was able to discern that Camu Camu comes from Peru and Brazil.  The manufacturer claims it has 7 times more Vitamin C than an orange.  It is a light orange color and is a very, very fine powder.

I like the fact Camu Camu comes from plants which grow in Amazonian Rain Forests in Peru and Brazil, but packed into a sturdy plastic container with a screw on lid and shipped from some place in California, but the size of the container is so small (4 oz.) and so the print (even if you use a strong magnifying glass, is largely illegible). But I find it is expensive, comes only in a 4 oz. size, and at the rate of 1 tsp. daily, is rapidly used up providing only 39 days of consumption.  With my magnifying glass, I can read that this source is reported to be the highest source for Vitamin C anywhere.  Is that true?  The label is telling us nothing meaningful.

Yes I am glad to have this product as part of my extensive Ayurveda products from places that are not in the USA.  All this said, there is one other resource available for Vitamin C within the USA and available from Trader Joe's which is a company I really trust for the quality of their products, and which comes in a 16 oz. size and requires only 1/4th tsp whereas Camu Camu requires 1 tsp. and provides only 39 days covers, and does not verify it claim it provides the greatest source of Vitamin C.  Whereas, Trader Joe's clearly states their product at 1/4 tsp. (1,000 mg) of ascorbic acid provides 1,667% of the daily requirement for Vitamin C as well as 454 days for its inexpensive Vitamin C product.  This means, Trader Joe's Vitamin C consumption provides almost 12 times more days of coverage than Camu Camu's.  Which one does anyone think I'm going to continue to purchase?

Camu Camu should use larger print, a slightly larger container, and verify its claim of how much Vitamin C is provided per 1 tsp.  But, since this product manufacturer says 1 tsp. of this product has 7 times more Vitamin C than an orange, I'll now see how much Vitamin C is in an average orange.  Here is what Google has to say.  So, will I purchase it again?  It is operating just as the fake news does in the USA, and not tell us the truth.

Google reports "Just one orange has about 100 mg of vitamin C, which is 130 percent of that daily recommended intake.Jun 17, 2016"


Excellent first aid kit put together by Accumed!  This is a great emergency first aid kit to have in your home, vehicle, office, off road vehicle, or hiking (although to me it is a little large to bring hiking). I can not stress enough the importance of having a complete emergency kits such as this by Accumed to have with you at all times, you should always be prepared!!

Recently, I purchased a few first aid kits- one for hiking, one for my truck, and one for my off road UTV Side X Side. Originally,  I had desifgnated this for my truck; however,  after assessing the quality and how complete this kit is, I decided to keep this in my UTV.
Accumed did such a thorough job creating this, that I trust having this in situations where I will be out in the middle of nowhere, miles and miles from civilization and without cell service. Under these circumstances, I really have to be prepared and have emergency supplies that I can trust.

This first aid kit has everything you find in a standard kit, plus more! There are quite a few unique items that will be very handy in a time of need, such as a compass, whistle, glow stick, emergency blanket, cold pack, etc.... Every item inside is placed in an organized fashion, which makes it easy to find what uou need and easy to put back. Everything is high quality and sterile items are in appropriate sterile packaging. Scissors are sharp and cut smoothly. I am very happy with every item inside.

The kit is within a soft bag, which allows for easy storage, it will fit in most places easily. Also, the bag is tough and durable, it will hold its own without falling apart on you.  Inside, there is extra room in case you want to add few extra items, such as an epi pen, hydrocortisone, triple antibiotic cream, benadryl, etc... The kit closes with double zippers that zip easily and will not jam, especially in a time of need.

When purchasing an emergency first aid kit, you must make sure you know how to use it and be sure that it is made of good quality because this is what you will have to keep you and/or a loved one safe in a time of need. I go out exploring, hiking, biking with my husband and dogs very often. I completely trust Accumed first aid kit in an emergency/ time of medical need. I would highly recommend this product to every person.

I received this product at a discounted price for an honest and unbiased review.


Replacing an older lost leather snap cock ring-Medium to heavy duty. Took time to wear into comfortable. So I am liking this one a lot so far with the pros/cons below. you decide which is which.

The leather is light/medium - so wear comfortable from go.  But quite suitable for leading.. and does EMPHASISE a command or direction with a firm to hard pull when needed. Believe me the wearer feels it!!!
I did modify this ring upon receiving it. The chain is an annoyance more than a benefit. It is attached by a small ring and ball-loop rivet to the leather in a good place.. But that means you have a 12 inch, pretty thin, chain hanging with a quarter sized ring swinging between your legs if you get up to walk anywhere. Or it, as I learned from a similar "toy", can also be quite painful if it swings too wildly mistakenly turning to fast etc. It is breakable-dangerous to painful to anything and anyone within 12 inches!!!!!!
My modification:
The metal rings are NOT welded. So with gentle effort and a pair of large, long nosed-needle nose plyers, I opened the bigger ring (Where you would hook the leash I guess) and spread it open enough to slip the chain out.
(Now you can either open the small ring first to remove the chain from it, or just use wire cutters to clip a link of the chain at either side, on either step, now or last step.)
Then I inserted the small ring into the larger rings opening, and closed the larger ring with a vice. Turn the ring to ensure a tight fit. *You may also choose to add some gorilla glue or JB weld when closing the ring as I did. This is to help ensure smoothing edges, and it doesn't open later during play, as my lover has a tendency to get very aggressive at times.  (Wipe excess glue/epoxy off very very well or you will have to sand it down later with a nail file.)
If you have not already removed the chain from the small ring, you can do it here. "Clip".

Finished product will have the larger ring- to still attach ANY leash to.. But you will not have  the rings in the way, OR 12 inches of chain dangling between your legs even when "off leash"! Busting stuff up including your own family jewels.

Only took off 1 star on thickness - due to the chain. The leather and all other aspects were a perfect fit.

I also went to my local SUPERSTORE's hobby/sewing section and bough the same size snap (female) covers, to snap on the  un-used -exposed "male" snaps. Finishes the look and makes it more comfortable.


These are actually some of the best of the cheaper ear plugs I've bought (haven't bought any expensive ones yet, so I can't compare).

I like foam plugs but they hurt my ears, so I got these.  If comfort if your problem, try the blue pair, (all 4 have different comfort and noise reduction levels).  The blue ones are definitely the easiest on my ears (as the directions even state, but I'll vouch for this).  They really hit the sweet spot (for me at least) since you can adjust it (in a way) for different levels of noise reduction and keep taking them in/out, without hurting your ears.

The grey pair are also good because they're pretty comfortable but don't block so much noise that you can hear your breathing, heart rate, etc. (like the blue and orange pair seem to do).  The directions also say this, but I'll also vouch for this too.  They aren't as comfortable as the blue pair, but moreso than the orange pair.

Also, I almost forgot -- I live in an area where if you fall asleep without earplugs you WILL be woken up, so I really wanted something that was cheap, for extended use (so I can wear them all the time and not forget to put them in before falling asleep), but that could be repurchased economically if needed.  I didn't want to drop $30 for a pair of almost-the-same-thing, so this saved me ~$19.

The directions are actually pretty good, also, but they should state how removing them too quickly can damage your eardrums (a lot of people don't know this).  Only other recommendation I would make to them is to switch the white pair with foam plugs, since I'll never use the pure white kind, but might use a pair of foam plugs if they happened to come with it.  Or just make another set with foam plugs added and sell it for $1-2 more than this set.  That way you'll have every type/kind and not need to buy other brands.

Just wanted to write this since they were a pretty good purchase, and glad I found them since they saved me from buying a bunch of different kinds.

Edit: You CAN cut the blue ones down to size to make sleeping in them easier, but you may not be able to get them out of your ear then.  Had this happen twice, but it's not their fault.  They should say that, though, maybe, just to sound honest.


My doctor recommended Inositol to me as a natural alternative to taking prescription antidepressant drugs.  I did not feel that I was ready to go the route of prescription drugs--I avoid drugs as much as possible in my life.  But I needed a little help in dealing with stress and its effects on my health.  So I tried Inositol.  I take about a teaspoon in filtered water twice a day.  I feel it has really helped me to calm my sometimes stressful or chaotic thoughts and to approach my busy day with more mental clarity and less pressure.  The Inositol product I first tried was only available in a small bottle and very expensive.  Since I go through it fairly quickly I looked for more of a bulk supply and found Liftmode on Amazon.  I also tried an Inositol from another manufacturer.  The Liftmode product is far superior because it is less granular or gritty, and dissolves better (though not completely) in water.  I find the Liftmode product to be much more pleasant to take, easier to swallow than the grittier brands, and it continues to seem to help me deal with the stress in my life.  I have ordered and used at least three of these large jars now and plan to continue ordering in the future.  I also started taking Vitamin B12 about the same time as Inositol, to help my stress and keep my mental functioning at its best.  So I am not certain which of the two products helps me the most but I am content to keep using both, because I think they both help and provide me with something that was missing in my nutrition before I started using them.  The only downside to this product is that it is rather expensive, although not as much as prescription drugs, probably, and it is worth the cost for the good it seems to do.  Also, Inositol in general does not dissolve well in water.  As I said, this brand is better dissolving than others.  I put the powder into a little bit of water and just keep swirling it in the glass between sips, so that I can drink it quickly before the powder settles to the bottom.  If there is some left in the glass, I just keep adding a bit more water until I get it all down.  It is not unpleasant tasting.  It tastes like mildly sweet sugar water as I drink it.  My understanding is that Inositol is a sugar alcohol, so it is sweet tasting, but has no calories.  Also, in case you are wondering, it does not make me intoxicated!  ;)


I tend to not sleep well with visual stimulation...  including light through closed eyelids.  So, I always keep my bedroom very dark.

But there are times this doesn't work.  My wife might not be able to sleep and is looking at her cell phone screen.  Or I'm on a long flight.  Or in a hotel with some item...  a thermostat panel, or an LED on a smoke detector, or lights from outside shining past the blinds... which causes issues.

I have been buying the "Good Night sleep mask" from Magellan's for all this time, after trying, and discarding, quite a few others.  The Magellan mask is neoprene rubber...  think "like a SCUBA suit"... cover with soft cloth bonded to the rubber.  What makes them so good is that the rubber is formed, so there is a "domed" cavity over each eye, and even while wearing them, you can have your eyes open, blind, and so on, with no sensation of contact with your eyes or eyelashes.

Their drawback, however, is that the fabric inevitably debonds from the rubber.  A set, if well cared for, may last a year of continuous usage.

So, seeing these, I wanted to give them a try.

Generally, I like them.  They're very comfortable to wear, block light effectively, and seem likely to last longer than my long-time favorites.

But they don't QUITE clear my eyelashes.  Opening or closing my eyes with this on results in a "tickling" of my eyelashes.

If these were a bit more "domed" over the eyes, but identical in every other way, they would be PERFECT.

As it is, they still work quite well, and if you have short eyelashes or deep eye sockets this quibble of mine might not be a concern for you, anyway.

But for me, opening my eyes and still being in pitch blackness without any sensation of contact?  That's a huge selling point.  The Magellan ones accomplish that.  These don't, for me.

So, while I'm keeping these and will use them, I'm not ready to abandon my favorites for them just yet.  I'll keep both types around for now.

But a set like these, with the around-eye "pillows" and well-sewn construction, but with those domed eye cavities?  That would be a vast improvement over either type.  If someone made a set like those, it would be all I'd ever buy again.


(A) This is an update to (B), which has been issued prior.  During my last visit to the wound doctor I took these scissors with me and asked him to cut my Unna boot off with my scissors.  He was tremendously impressed, just as I knew he would be.  While using mine he switched to the scissors they use and it was a struggle using them because the blades separated just enough to make cutting tedious.  His comments were excellent and asked I if would send the information to him because he was going to purchase 4 of these scissors for his practice.  Knowing him as well as I do I had a printout of this shears from Amazon and gave it to him.  He said he will be ordering at least 4 pair.  (I reminded him that they are with PRIME).

(B) During my wife's home care we told the nurse we needed some good shears.  I had a pair but while cutting thick wrappings from my wife' legs daily the cutting part would separate and not cut.  At our request nurse purchased shears for us which we paid for.  I used them one or two times and they too separated.  Since my wife's passing April 2012 I am currently wearing an Unna boot which I change by myself weekly between doctor office visits.  I saw the Princess Care here at Amazon and was awed by so many good reviews by nurses, trauma and emergency room personnel.  I purchased a pair and have been used them several times.  (I must add at this point that the shears the home nurse used did not cut anywhere near and effortlessly as the Princess Care.)  This week I was at the doctor and he was cutting the Unna boot from my foot and leg.  I told him about these shears.  His advise was to buy the more expensive shears because the lesser costing shears just are not worth the aggravation they yield.  Watching him cutting I told him how easily my new shears cut.  He did point out that cutting the wrapping from the bottom to the top is much easier because you are cutting with the wrapping - not against it like I must.  When he said that I instantly liked my Princess Care shears even more because cutting against the wrapping is now very easy, no blade separation and defiantly no aggravation.  I want to thank the medical personnel who took the time to issue their reviews because they helped me choose shears that allow me to remove my Unna boots effortlessly and without struggling while cutting in a very awkward position.


After searching, searching, and more searching, we thought we had found the perfect coffee mug.
We saw these at Target (our first visit ever to a Target store, they only have two here (Hawai`i))
We always do review look-ups on Amazon, and these looked to be good choice
What a waste.
Would not buy again.
We returned it the next day
Defective design, either that, or the makers/designers have really really really small noses, and take super tiny sips from the cup/mug.

So, what's wrong?
Well, the opening where you pour coffee in is super small
The smallest we have seen in a travel mug.
Standard mugs are about 3" wide.
This was only 2" wide.
Huge difference!
Plus, the puma (hole) where you sip from is so so so small
Only about 1/2", and square shape.
The best puka are a bit bigger, and NOT square shaped, more wider at lip than inside (see photos).
Plus, the nose thing
I don't like to have my nose tickled, or in this case, punched, when I try to drink my morning liquid caffeinated petrol.
If I had a small nose, it would be fine. Or maybe if I was a boxer in my former life…
How bad is the nose hit issue?
Well, our favorite mugs (Starbuck ones) and this one have about a 30 degree difference in the angle you can lift the mug up to drink before the lid hits your nose.
That's a lot!
Plus, with the small puka for the drinking of coffee from, it makes it worse!
Designers, WAKE UP!!!!
I love the look of the mug!
Best one we have seen.
Coffee did not heat up outside like my old favorite mugs.
Didn't leak when I turned it upside down
This is a must for us. All our mugs have to pass this test.
It must not leak if turn upside down.

Plus, the small opening made it hard to pour the coffee into it.
I use a french press, and a gold filter to do a more fine strain to coffee when I pour it into the mug
With the 2" opening, I could NOT put the filter/screen in to pour coffee.
I had to pour into another glass/cup and then pour into this one.

I returned it.
I wanted to like it
Design is flawed, a really bad design for us "big nose" people.

Check out the photos, to see the differences between the silver Bubba, and our old faithful Starbucks blue one.

Gregg Hutchings
Editor/Publisher
Model Cars Magazine
Slot Cars Magazine


The bad:  the threads holding the base to the lamp's neck stripped on mine, just like it has for other reviewers.  These threads are made from soft metal, and are only about an inch in height.  They don't need much coaxing to fail catastrophically. When they do, this relatively heavy lamp can flop over, threatening anything within its path.

If you frequently push this lamp aside, in a way that makes the neck rotate, I promise you, yours will also fail. It ain't no swing lamp!

Verilux won't sell you replacement parts on this, their most expensive lamp.  Their Customer Service comment:

"Unfortunately we do not sell separate parts for this lamp, but advice I can offer is trying teflon tape, also known as plumber's tape and wrapping that around the threads to help make a tighter connection. . . "

This advice is dubious.  Teflon tape is a lubricant, and a very, very thin product.  I gamely tried the tape, and it was a waste of time.  Worse, the threads are attached to the base very securely; I couldn't figure a way to remove them, despite a healthy collection of tools.

What has worked for me, at least temporarily:  the old Christmas Tree Stand approach.  I drilled and tapped three holes arranged around the base of the neck, and screwed three half-inch, #10x24 stove bolts through both the neck and the stripped threads.  IMPORTANTLY, I attached nuts to the bolts to help limit how far the bolts go into the thread/neck assembly.  The bolts should not penetrate to where they put pressure on the lamp cord (which passes through the neck, duh).

Yes, the result is rather inelegant.  It looks like a Red Green Show hack.  But it is not that noticeable, with the lamp in use.  And it seems sturdier than the original product.

WARNING: if you try this, you must be very careful not to penetrate the insulation on the lamp cord!!!  Be sure to check it visually and by feel, once you've drilled your holes.  If you damage the cord, I strongly suggest you discard the lamp.  If you perform this repair, you should periodically check the lamp cord, to be certain that the bolts are not abrading it.

Another bad:  if you buy a Verilux, you've committed yourself to their proprietary replacement bulbs.  There are comparable fluorescent bulbs available at your local hardware store, but Verilux has designed plastic tabs into their products, simply to make the competing bulbs incompatible.  Yes, some generic bulbs may be cheaper and/or brighter.

The good: the Verilux Heritage Deluxe floor lamp is otherwise, an attractive, reasonably bright, and otherwise seemingly durable product.


I took the old formula for a couple of years.  It worked well to lower my triglycerides significantly.  The new formula is dangerous.

The new formula to include Black Cumin Seed Oil.  Within a week of starting taking this new formula I ended up in urgent care who sent me right to ER.  I had a lot of blood in my urine and not from any infection.  The lab results also showed my kidney was in distress (BUN & Creatine were elevated - not in the normal range though a physical the month before showed them in the middle of the normal range). I take blood thinners and my INR reading was in my desired range.

In reviewing what had changed that might be causing the bleeding and doing some internet searches, I found out that Black Cumin Seed Oil, when taken by someone who is on NSAIDs or a blood thinner, can increase bleeding.  I stopped this product that night and the bleeding was gone the next morning.

If you are not on blood thinners, taking this product will cause the same issues as being on blood thinners.  The problems are severe and can include death from things you would not think twice of if you were not on blood thinners.  This is why blood thinners are carefully monitored.  So having internal bleeding going on without knowing - very dangerous!!!

If you are on blood thinners, this "increases" the effect significantly.  Enough said, you know what that means.

I called the company thinking they would care about this information, that they would put a warning on their labels, etc.
Nope, no caring at all, just a lot of excuses and side stepping.
Their technical rep basically said they were not responsible for telling you this information above (or the other situations it is very harmful for, like pregnancy).  He said:
They are fully aware their product is sold on Amazon and other locations (without these fact sheets), YOUR FAULT you bought it there.
Only Drs are supposed to be giving out/selling their products, the other people that sell it like the ones on Amazon are putting aliases on their forms (e.g. they never check if the person applying to sell their product is a Dr or not).  He said the Drs who sell the product have access to fact sheets no one else sees, but when I asked if the fact sheet said taking with blood thinners / NSAIDs can cause bleeding, he avoided answering that question.  To me, that means the answer is no, they are not telling their sellers this information.


Every now and again there is a product that stands above the crowd. The daylight24 Booklight is such an item.

I have looked at various book lights from the two major producers: MightyBright and Zelco.  Most current offerings by them are LED based lights. I have been less satisfied with these for a variety of reasons. I might have considered the incandescent itty bitty light from Zelco but many reviewers have warned of quality control issues. I have owned the Lightwedge but it is cumbersome to keep moving it and it scratches easily, leaving it unpleasant and annoying to use.

Design:  The clamp/battery base holds 3 AA batteries. This may add bulk and weight (an advantage, see below)  but this leads to a longer battery life. There is a convenient on/off switch on top the base. The bottom has two pieces that slide out to the sides to form a stable base so this light may be set on a table instead of only attached to a book. The base also has rubber feet to hold it in place.  The extra batteries in the base give it the necessary support. The goose neck that holds the lamps comes out of the front not the top as in most other similar designs.  This design allows you to move the light in a much broader way, nearer the book. The light itself is long and narrow which allows the light to cover an entire book with absolutely no hot spots. The illumination is even over the entire book. The quality of the light from the cold cathode tube is... perfect. Unlike LED lamps, it is very white but not too bright while it maintains true color palette.

Quality: Top notch.  The base of the daylight24 is not at all flimsy like those made by its rivals. It has a high quality metal (yes, that's right, metal) toggle on off switch that is very unlikely to break. The quality of the goose neck, which is important to keep the light steady, is only approached by those on the Zelcos. However, it is the length of this one that sets it apart from them. This goose neck makes those on the MightyBrights seem like horrible toys. The light fixture appears to be a high quality plastic on top with protective glass  covering the bulb.

Feature set: The daylight24 remarkably comes with an ac adaptor and batteries unlike most others. It has its own padded carrying pouch that has two compartments, one for the adaptor and one for the light.

Value: At $16 this light is a tremendous bargain. No other book light comes close.

I applaud the manufacturer for making this product and Amazon for making it so affordable. It,  therefore, receives my highest rating and recommendation.


Due to a lot of stress in my life lately I've been struggling with a lack of energy and a severe decrease in my libido. Anyone who's struggled with these things knows that they can make a huge impact on your relationship. I discussed this with an herbal doctor I know and they recommended I look into trying a Yohimbine HCI supplement. I'm very accustomed to trying different herbal supplements, so I felt comfortable testing this one out. I typically order from BRI for my supplements, but a friend told me to try this one from Advanced Nutrition Labs- and so I did.

I have been taking this supplement for about a month and I am SO impressed with it thus far. It's definitely given me a much needed boost in energy and libido. I take the supplement as directed. For the first couple days I didn't see a significant change and I thought that perhaps this supplement wasn't what I was looking for. But my herbal nutritionist said that it often takes a while for herbs to take their full affect and that I should continue trying it. So I did, and within a week I definitely saw a lift in my mood and energy- as well as my sex drive.

Prior to taking this supplement I didn't even want to get out of bed. I was just stressed and anxious- which really affected m sleep. I had no energy at all throughout the day. Now, because I have more energy- I get much more done and then wear myself out through all of my activities, which allows me to sleep better at night. It's very similar to caffeine from coffee or tea. It allows me to wake-up and get going during the day, but I don't NEED coffee in order to do so. With this supplement I wake up and I feel awake. I don't need to rely on other energy sources to get me going, which is very nice.

The hike in my libido is the most life-changing part of this supplement though. The lack of energy was draining, but the fact that I didn't want to have sex made me feel guilty and upset with myself. Now, I feel back to my same ole' self. Nothing has changed about my 'stressers'. I still have the same busy things going on in my life; I just feel more capable of handling them because I have more energy. And my libido is back on track which eliminates a lot of the issues that were going on in the relationship. This supplement definitely worked for the things I needed it for, and I'm glad I tried it. I am now weaning myself off and doing well, but I'd recommend it to anyone who needs a short term energy or libido boost that works- naturally.


This is a really nice liver cleanse. The last liver cleanse tablets I purchased were pretty intense and I didn't like having a headache constantly throughout the cleanse despite drinking liters of water everyday. These tablets are gentler. It's still a cleanse so some detox reactions still occur, but it's so much more manageable. The milk thistle is the reason I purchased these tablets. I have heard of milk thistle being good for detoxing the liver. I don't feel like my liver is in that bad of shape. I treat it with a lot more respect than I used to and eat pretty healthfully, however, I still thought that it could benefit from some detox action. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.

I am occasionally lucky enough to receive a product for free or at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review of that product. I am never paid to post a review on Amazon. I use Amazon review ratings to make my own purchases too so rest assured all my opinions are 100% my own and truthful.

My star rating system is as follows:
Five Stars: I loved this product and it worked out just the way I hoped it would. The product is attractive, well-packaged, and completes all of its described functions. This is a good quality product that is worth the cost.
Four Stars: I liked this product. It does what it is supposed to. The product is either slightly less quality than I would have hoped but works well for me, or it is good quality but just doesn't serve my functions ideally. This is still a good product, but I recommend you make sure it is exactly what you want before purchasing (size-wise, color, material, etc.)
Three Stars: This product is OK. It may be deficient in quality, size, or it may be inappropriately suited to my needs but still fully functional. A three star rating means it didn't live up to my expectations but I am still able to use it.
Two Stars: This is a fine product but it did not suit my needs. I give a product a two star rating when I can see its usefulness, but I simply cannot incorporate it into my life. This could be a drastically different size, color, or material, or just a poor quality item. Two star rating could also mean I'm able to use it, but I don't like it due to quality, aesthetics, or just my own tastes.
One Star: I really don't like this product and don't recommend it to anyone. This product is poor quality or completely different than what was described on the website.

If any of my review has been helpful to you, please help me out by clicking “I found this helpful” below my review. Happy shopping!


The idea sounds good but stick to Mack's earplugs!
I use flanged earplugs all the time when working with my power tools / guns and when this new-to-market product appeared in my Amazon Vine Reviewer list, I was able to order it at no cost to me in exchange for an honest and detailed review.  It seemed like I could get that professional, customized earplug fit at a really low price.  Nice!
Since everyone's ears are different, the concept of a moldable silicone plug seems ideal.  The advertised noise reduction is reasonable at 20dB (ANSI), though not the best you can get compared with dedicated plugs, like the flanged Mack's at 26dB (noting that +3dB represents a doubling of noise, or in this case reduction).
The material is like putty.  You can roll it in your hands to warm it up and shape it.  Pull it and it tears apart.
  You can remold it into one again with some more finger/hand work.
I followed the instructions and simply pressed a ball of the putty into my ear over the ear canal opening.  There was some noise reduction, but I needed to work it a little more.  While it molded to my ear, it didn't feel well-secured.  I did some head shaking, jaw clenching and bending down and I felt it come away slightly at the rear.  I decided to reduce the size of the ball and took the putty out, pulled a piece off, re-rolled it and pressed it back into place.  It seemed to feel a little better.  I tried working outside with the earplugs in place and it didn't take long for the heat and sweat to loosen the grip.  I seemed to be constantly pressing the material back in place, which isn't practical with fingers covered in soil or grease or with gloves.  With gloves, I found deposits of the putty were left on the glove fabric.  I wouldn't be keen on using a plug more than once as it'll contain all sorts of junk I wouldn't want in my ears.
I'll be sticking with my better performing and retained flanged ear plugs, which I can rinse off, thank you very much!
I can see someone using these indoors, like the photos in the description shows; for sleeping (though they might leave stuff on your pillows!) or ignoring the noisy kids!  Not so sure about swimming, but maybe?  These are not for use outside IMHO or where you need positive retention.  As a DIY'er, I actually see some other uses, like temporary hole plugging or cleaning debris off things as these are akin to an automotive clay bar!  I wouldn't recommend them to anyone though, based on my experience, but you can try them for yourself, since they are actually only $7 for, I think, 16 plugs.


3/10/20 update:
Still couldn't be happier with this product. I just ordered my second tin (not yet done with my 1st) which will be delivered tomorrow. The oil is great for an after washing light moisturizer, but I love the balm as it not only heavily moisturizes, but also helps for styling and keeping fly away hairs under control.
I'm planning to shave my beard come late spring for my clean shaven loving partner, but I'm still planning to use this balm as a daily "cologne" around my neck due to the scent. I'm also looking forward to fall when I plan to regrow my beard :D this has also been great for dry cuticles over the winter!

Original review:
Heads up, same review for the oil and balm as I've been using them in tandem:

I ordered without any reviews... I couldn't be happier. This oil absorbs well and isnt greasy. I've been using it at night before bed to keep my beard from drying out at night (cold winters, low humidity, fine hair... it sucks). I've been pairing it with the code balm during the day to keep my beard soft, hydrated, and held in place when I brush it.
For the oil I've been using a cheap mustache comb that came with my trimmers, placing oil in the comb teeth and combing my beard from my neck forward to spread the oil followed by using a firm boar brush to work it into my skin from the neck forward.
For the balm I have been using a medium soft boar brush and scraping an end of the bristles lightly into the balm and brushing it into my beard from the face to the neck to style it.

I dont know if I'm doing this right, but I'm happy with the results. Both hydrate and absorb well and have a long lasting scent that, although the ingredient list makes one think of a "darker" or heavier smell, actually is light/bright smelling and would, in my opinion as a gay man, compliment any "aqua" scented style of cologne very well. All of the other brands I have tried I havent found anything that went well with my cologne (dunhill desire blue), but this does. I'm very happy with this purchase and plan to buy the oil and balm again in the future. I wish this scent came in the mustache wax as well, though I do like the scent of the fertile crescent wax.


I like this Shaving cream.  Taylor of Old Bond Street is my favorite brand of shaving cream at the moment.  So far I like the Almond sent the best, but this one may be my 2nd choice. This shaving cream lathers easy and protects my face.  I will buy this again.  For those unsure how to lather, here is one method:

How I make a good lather: I did a bunch of research on how to create a good lather with a cream. After that research I found it was actually very easy. And this method works like a charm with this cream.
1) Prior to showering in the morning I run the sink to get the hottest water I can. I then fill a ceramic (non-white) bowl with hot water, then put the bowl in the sink and fill the sink to the top of the bowl. I then put my brush and razor in the bowl to soak while I shower.
2) After showering I pull the bowl from the sink (leaving water in sink) and dump the water from the bowl (back into the sink). I just pour out the bowl and do not dry it.
3) Shake your wet brush a few times to knock off the surface water. Just a few times will do it. When done you shouldn't have any visible drops on the outside of the brush.
4) Dip the brush into the tub of cream making contact and pressing down slightly. Then spin the brush 2 full rotations and remove from tub. A little goes a long way here. You can always add more if needed later. You should see a small amount of cream on the tips of all the hairs.
5) Swirl brush in bowl in one direction. I go clockwise. Perhaps those south of the equator would go counter clockwise :). Every 10th or so swirl pump the brush once or twice. Repeat until you get a good lather. If you don't start getting a good lather (to thin) in 30ish swirls, spin brush one more time in the cream tub and then continue swirling.

I've found this method to be foolproof and gives you a warm and wonderful cream. There is a possibility that you get too much cream versus water with this method. It hasn't happened to me, but if it does (super stiff or chunky) then just wet your fingers in the sink and sprinkle a little water in the bowl. It's likely that different types/quality of brushes could require more or less spinning in the bowl. You'll get the hang of how many times to spin and how hard to press after a few shaves. Remember when spinning the brush in the bowl less is really more.


Machine-Washable Foot-Warmer and Heating-Pad

I have to say, in winter time, these warmers are fantastic.  I don't like a house that's too warm (plus overheating the air just burns out all the moisture and you get electrocuted by static just moving around).

But when you're not moving, eg, watching teevee, reading, working on computers, etc., your feet can get rather cold.  Mine especially, because once I'm home, I walk around barefooty.

So I've gotten a few warmers where I usually stay.  By my computer desk, near the couch, and even at the foot of the bed when I'm reading or doing puzzles.  They're loose and not constricting like socks, let me shift foot positions easily, and are warm even if not powered up.

So these latest warmers are just as fantastic as the others I have.  It's double-sided so you get heat from both top and bottom, has a nice thermostat and timer to let you adjust the heat and time before it shuts off, and has nice heating that's even more even than the others.  Plus, the grippy rubbery surface helps it "stick" to hard floors without sliding around, which is a really nice touch.

The control is very nice and easy to use, too.  The dial twists around to set the temperature you want, from barely warm to scorching hot.  Buttons are for on/off and to set the automatic timer.  That's all there is to it... simple.

Being able to be easily washed is a must for me, because anything I have gets covered in cat-hair almost instantly, haha.  And even the "old fashioned" way of sliding out the heaters and tossing the rest into the machine is sooooooo simple and easy.  But convenience got easier by being able to toss the entire warmer into the wash!

All in all, I love these heaters, and will probably get more.

As mentioned, this new one is actually machine-washable.  The older design was easy to remove the outer layer from the heating elements and wash the former while keeping the latter, but machine-washable design is even easier.  Just pop the warmer into the washer, let it go, and out comes a spotlessly clean warmer with minimal muss or fuss.

Convenience increases, and I can wash off errant cat-hair so much more easily.

I've really gotten to like these warmers! :D


I can’t believe how much it has benefited my hubby! I introduced this to my hubby along with two other things for his well being. I had tried previous probiotics before but this has seemed to work the best. Ok so here is his story.

He was SEVERELY ANEMIC like I mean they placed him on iron pills at a huge dose 3x daily that was seriously just pumping him full to attempt to fix the anemia, they started to give him tons of other meds, and he had so much in his system that more problems raised. They believed he was in fact bleeding internally. I finally got tired of it and I took him off of everything! No, I’m not a doctor, no I don’t advise anything, I’m telling you what we did.

So I put him on Tumeric, a SMALL iron supplement then added these Power Pearl Probiotics. This FIXED my husband. His lab work (blood tests before these probiotics were put into his system) were showing SEVERE anemia, they had absolutely no idea why they’re super doses of iron were not stopping it. I am so so so so ridiculously happy to share with you guys that my hubby, for the first time in over 2 years got his lab work back and at the top it read:

Lab Work Normal

Imagine our surprise! He had been feeling better, he didn’t know if it’d show. I will swear by these little macro power pearl probiotics! I thought it would improve everything, but I never thought we would get lab work back stating his levels were finally normal and somehow all of a sudden everything in his body went from about to be totally messed up to hey he looks great! I might add he also added in going to the chiropractor regularly and he too suggested he stay on the probiotics he’s on!

For some reason anemia can be affected by your gut, you also have an issue with your red blood cells either not being produced or being destroyed. Some of these issues can be because of a B12 deficiency which by the way he had as well before these probiotics. They specifically ordered a B12 testing on my husband after the probiotics and he was normal this time! So, his massive doses of iron weren’t helping and I turned to the natural medicine world and focused on the gut! He began treating the gut to treat the anemia and hey it worked. We all know that probiotics help build the immune system as well these little guys are over looked miracle workers! Acidophilus which is in the small intestine helps iron be absorbed easier. Boost those healthy probiotics and Acidophilus and bam that iron can finally be absorbed where there were problems before.

**I received a free product for a review. My opinions are 100% honest and my own.**


The ComforTrac Wave Cervical Traction Neck Support helps to stretch my neck in the correct, ergonomic direction to assist with headache reduction. It is one solid unit and very lightweight. I couldn’t find the exact materials this device is made of, but it feels like a rubberized plastic with soft’ish’ lighter colored foam insets. I only notice the very slightest ‘give’ to the shape when I press hard enough on it with body weight. So, I’m not entirely certain it has ‘give’ at all with just the weight of my head on it.

It’s fairly compact measuring 8.5”Wx7.0”Dx4.75”H so it’s easy to store. It will even slide right under a bed assuming the bed is standard height or taller.

The materials look to be very durable so this device should have a long life. It is really easy to clean and disinfect due to the hardened feel of the material. It doesn’t have an unpleasant odor. In fact, it just smells very lightly of rubber.

I wasn’t impressed with the instructions but found a way to lay my neck over it that was comfortable enough anyway. I ordered this product with hopes that regular use, along with chiropractic and physical therapy, could help restore some of the natural curve back to my cervical spine as well as reduce pain due to herniated discs, pinched nerves, and chronic muscle spasms.

There’s no special rubber bottom for traction on the floor but it seems to hold very well without it. It doesn’t slip when I position my neck over it. I can’t get my head to hang backwards over it like advertisement photos demonstrate due to my neck curvature issues, but that’s the goal. I realize achieving the goal will take time and regular use so I wasn’t unrealistically expecting immediate pain relief.

I also use the raised upper ledge of the device to roll the muscles across as a type of mini massage. It’s also good for applying targeted pressure for trigger point therapy with the same technique of utilizing the raised areas.

It has not eliminated pain. I think that will be a long time coming, if ever, but it does help to reduce headaches for short periods of time with the trigger point work.

It is definitely, grossly overpriced. Other products are available on Amazon that are nearly identical to this one for half the price.  Otherwise, I’d give it 5 stars. Hopefully, the seller catches on and does a reasonable price adjustment.


This is the closest thing I’ve ever had to a “professional” hair dryer.  After years of using low-powered, less-expensive models, this is really like moving up to the big leagues (aka “a salon”).  The unit feels very sturdily built, and its 2000 watts of power produce an amazingly strong air flow.  One of my favorite features is the multiple combination of settings — cool, warm and hot air PLUS high and low airflow settings.  (A lot of models in this price range have only cool, hot/high and hot/low, with no warm setting.  To avoid over-drying my hair, I like the warm setting!)  There is also a “cool” button which you can press at any time, but you have to keep it pressed, so I find it’s much easier just to change the heat setting.

The concentrator attachment is fantastic.  It stays firmly attached to the nozzle and can be adjusted to whatever angle works best for you; it really helps to focus the airflow exactly where you want it.  I have short hair, so I’ll probably never use the diffuser or the comb, but for the sake of thoroughness, I had a friend try test them, and the report was that both attachments were study and worked exactly as they should.  The comb attachment dried long hair quickly and smoothly.

Another really nice feature is the removable filter.  My old dryers didn’t have that, so periodically I would have to clean all the hair and general airborne dust from the air-intake grate with a dry toothbrush.  That’s not the hardest chore in the world, but having a removable filter is so much more convenient, and it gets the filter much cleaner so there are fewer tiny dust particles blowing around.

The main reason I ordered this model was because I wanted to try out the ionic feature.  I *think* it helps tame those annoying flyaway hairs a little bit, but to be honest, I don’t think those negative ions live up to all the hype.  Still, the dryer works incredibly well, so whatever small improvement the ionic feature might produce is icing on an already great cake.

One thing to keep in mind:  this is not a small or lightweight hair dryer, so it might be a bit cumbersome or heavy for young kids or elderly folks.  For everyone else, though, I think this dryer is an excellent choice, and the price ($49.99 at time of order) is quite reasonable compared to other brands with less power and fewer features.

5 stars!