When quarantine first started, I began researching what I could do to stay healthy. I occasionally use a neti pot for allergies, and I came across a blog where a user used baby shampoo, neti salt packet, and this product in a neti pot and it knocked out his recurring sinus infections for good. So I decided to try that to see if it helped with allergies. I added a capsule to warm water, added 2 neti pot salt packets (salt and baking soda), and J&J baby shampoo and did nasal irrigation on each nostril. These capsules did not completely dissolve, so there were particulates visible in the water.  It slightly burned when using  but the worst of it was that I smelled garlic for probably A WEEK! I guess that's good if the premise works but since I didn't have an infection, just allergies, it wasn't alleviating anything but definitely was not enjoyable. Eventually it wore off, I kept using the neti with just the baby shampoo and salt.
In the past year, there have been various studies and several more ongoing trials, to test out baby shampoo and covid. Studies show that baby shampoo knocks out 99% of the covid germ in 2 minutes of neti pot use. So I feel comfortable with using that in my neti but I won't be using the garlic pill in the neti unless I lose sense of smell. Also, I told my Allergist dr that I did the garlic neti, she had never heard of anyone doing that but that doesn't mean a lot since she isn't a natural healing type doctor so I don't think she spends time on alternative remedies.
All that being said, I have continued to take these pills when I have a cold. I don't think they can hurt taking them orally and maybe they help. They taste strongly of garlic but I haven't noticed any garlic burps after taking. The price is not cheap but if I only take them when I'm sick, that's affordable.
I think the neti garlic is only for those with serious sinus infections, unless you start with only using maybe 1/8th of a capsule and work your way up.


I have been eyeing this type of hair straightener for a few months now and I am so glad that I finally purchased it because it is a daily use appliance for me!

I have medium length hair. It is somewhat fine but I have a lot of it! It's naturally wavy and even curly in some places. If I cut my hair short I'd have ringlets all over my head! This is the perfect mix for frizzy hair. It is healthy but if I don't style it, it looks horribly damaged. If I straighten my hair 100% it takes me 2 hours with most flat irons. If I do a quick straight it's about an hour. If I blow dry my hair it is a mess!

This brush works wonderfully in my hair. I brush my hair before using it and then slowly brush it through sections of hair. I usually just do a quick style with it, spending no more than 15 minutes on it and it looks great. This takes out the frizz and straightens my hair most of the way leaving a little bit of volume. I don't have to spend a lot of time on it but I can make my hair look great! I use leave in products to protect my hair from the heat and follow up with a leave in serum afterwards on the ends.

This brush is easy to use. It literally just brushes through your hair but you have to be careful around your ears. I learned that the hard way! It has the controls on the side of the handle. You can change the temperature depending on your hair. I don't like the location of the controls because I hit the buttons a lot. Thankfully you have to hold down the power button to turn it off but I change the temperature a lot. It appears to be made quite well. The cord is a swivel cord so I don't have to do the untwist when it gets all twisted up.

I don't think this is good for all hair types and I highly recommend reading reviews from people with your hair type to know if it will work for you. If you have a hard time getting a brush through your hair when it is dry then I definitely don't recommend this for you.

I received a discount for the straightening brush for inspection, testing, and reviewing purposes. My review is based solely on my personal experience with it.


Before June 2021, I was a championship sleeper. I could sleep anywhere, anytime. That June, I lost my mother, whom I loved more than any person ever. The trauma didn’t really affect my sleep until a few months later (and obviously immediately after I had sleep issues).

Starting in September, I started having horrendous insomnia events, as well as horrible anxiety attacks right after my mom’s passing.

I tried every sleep aid known to man, including pills, but I had so much trouble turning my brain off. Finally, after finding Cove, despite the ridiculously expensive price, I took the plunge, I had to try it. Not being able to sleep was pushing me towards depression.

The crazy thing is, THE FIRST NIGHT, after the first use of my Cove, I slept through the night. Now, I don’t know if it was the lack of sleep from the other nights before using it catching up to me or a placebo effect. But I was shocked. Granted, I did not start low level like they suggest, I’ve had my Cove on level 8 since the day I got it.

That being said, every night that I use it, I’d say 90% of the time I’ve been using it since when I received it Late January 2022, I sleep through the night. I don’t understand how it works, and I’m sure it might not work that well for everyone, but it’s crazy how much Cove has helped me. When I feel like an anxiety attack might be coming on, I use it then as well, seems to calm me down somewhat.

The only negative for the Cove is the price, even if it was half the price it would still be a crazy price. But like I said, I was willing to try anything to try to get some sanity back into my life. And for ME, it’s working. What is somewhat getting your life back, worth to someone ? It works for ME, I can’t guarantee it’ll work for you. But as a $500 blind buy, it’s really helped me. I’m just amazed what it’s done for me.


Wow, way too much money for something that doesn't last and is bad quality! It HURTS my back because it bounces me around like I'm sitting on a rubber ball. Every time you lean a little to one side or the other it immediately bounces you almost off the thing - even if you deflate it to the point it's almost flat!

I have a MUCH better suggestion on something I LOVE and would buy a million times over...

I ended up buying the Roho Mosaic Cushion which I would buy again in a second if mine ever quits on me (which I don't think it ever will). It is HEAVENLY!!! I no longer have any pain or problems from sitting - NONE! The Roho Mosaic Cushion is like sitting on a cloud! For a bit smaller version of it you can get the Roho Mosaic Wheelchair Seat Cushion but the larger works fine for me, even using it in a fold chair - I just turn it sideways. You will never ever regret getting the Roho instead of this piece of junk!

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I really like this as I like to do a Epsom salt and or baking soda food soak now and again and I just wanted something simple with a handle and had hoped for something taller so that I could have water up around my ankles.  This is perfect!  Very easy to use, large enough for my odd wide in the toe feet.  I haven't had my husband see if his feet would fit length wise yet, but I think they would, this is fairly good sized.

I was especially pleased with the way it pours.  When done you can pour the water easily out of the heel side as there is a bit of a notch in the toe side in the lip of the "bucket" to tip and pour everything out, then rinse and slosh with some soapy water and rinse out clean and let it air dry before the next use.  After a few uses I will clean it a little more thoroughly with a rag or possibly even see how it fairs in the dishwasher.  Anyway, when you pour the water out nothing dribbles down the sides or anything, the foot/bottom of the bucket stays dry unless you've gotten it wet or set it in a puddle yourself.

The only thing that I wish was different was the ridge down the middle of the bottom.  I am guessing this is more so built in support to make the bucket more sturdy, but it forces you to keep your feet straight forward, whereas I would much rather be able to move them around more, but like I said, that is very minor.  Oh, and there's also little arch support bumps along the middle, not a high enough arch support for my feet, but probably would be for most.  Also, large bumps, kind of like pebbles on the bottom, I imagine this is to keep your feet elevated so that the soak will get to the bottoms of your feet.  Unless you are standing in the "bucket" they are very comfortable.


Recently bought this for a long plane flight.  I had a couple non-inflatable ones I bought long ago but they were too bulky in the back of the neck, pushed my head forward too much.  Went to a few stores and tried a few different neck pillows and was unimpressed with most of them.  I saw this one at Target for $14.99 and decided to check it out.

Brought it home and played around with different inflation pressures and found that fully inflated was best for my long neck.  Tried it out sitting in the easy chair and it was comfortable on the back of my neck even fully inflated.  I used a 21" duffle bag for my carry on and it fit into the end zipper pocket a-ok when it was deflated.  It inflates/deflates easily, and it's not hard to get it to be at different inflation levels.  Be sure to have the inflation nozzle side down when you use it as the poly fill is on the opposite side.

About the only annoying thing is that my neck did get hot enough to sweat wearing this after a couple hours, but I'm a 'sweater' anyways.  It would be nice if the material was something that was more breathable though.  The super long "do not remove" tag is a little annoying too, you probably want to remove it before taking it on a flight.

I plan on keeping it next to the easy chair for naps from now on and will update my review if need be.

The full part number on the box on mine was TS45NR12.

Update: Never really used it for the easy chair so decided to store it in my carry-on bag so that I wouldn't lose it.  On a recent trip had an issue where the internal valve wouldn't stay closed when first inflating it, it's supposed hold the air in as you are inflating it.  So I had to inflate it and then quickly put the cover on it.  However after using it on the first leg of the flight it started working correctly again after that.  I'm going to try storing it partially inflated and see if that helps, or maybe you just need to moisten the area where the valve seals after its been stored.  I'm going to leave a note on it to remind myself to check its functionality before the next trip as that was a little frustrating to deal with sitting in the airline seat.


Comfortable added support to area of foot at the base of my toes.  These are great soft thin silicon foot cushions.  They say gel but to me they are more of just a soft silicon type material.  When I think of 'gel' I think of something more fluid filled but these are not filled with anything.  By just looking at them you will think they are to thin to do much but the added cushioning they give is pretty remarkable.
Pros:  Thin so they don't make your shoes fit any tighter.  Soft and gives your added cushion on the bottom of your feet where most of the pressure goes when taking that step forward and bending your toes (base of your toe area).  Easy to wash and just allow them to dry overnight to keep them clean.  They stay in place and don't slide around, its like they mold to your foot.
Cons:  Keeping them flat when putting your sock over them (the edges want to curl so you have to flatten them out after your sock is at least covering them.  Although they had not moved, by the end of a 12 hour day of being on my feet on a concrete floor they were feeling like they were cutting into my toes (they hadn't moved and there were no marks on my toes so there wasn't really an issue, it was just I was feeling something in my shoes and after 12 hours, it was really starting to bother me).  It kept that part of my foot more moist where my socks had pulled moisture away from other areas, not sure if that will be a problem long term or if just something to stay aware of so I can keep a closer watch on for skin care. Taking my shoes and socks off as soon as I get home and letting my feet "breath" is probably a good habit to get into anyway.

I did receive these at a discount for leaving an honest review and I would not hesitate to recommend them, in fact I have already recommended them to a friend who is having some diabetic foot problems in the area that these offering padding to and I think they will be a great option to improve her foot care.
My only suggestions is that you start out wearing them for shorter amounts of time to get use to them and to make sure you keep them flat when putting your socks on over top of them.


I bought this as a movable computer work space I could use with my favorite reclining armchair in particular. I had some concerns after reading other reviews about putting this together and about the tabletop springing up sending my laptop and coffee flying every time I inadvertently bumped the underside with a misplaced hand or knee.I watched a Youtube video first, and read the instructions carefully. The table was well packed, the screws etc were packed in separate plastic container and clearly numbered, and the instructions seemed pretty straightforward. I'm guessing the company has made improvements here since some earlier reviews. I had an old all purpose Phillips head and some pliers and they did the job handily, Total time to put together was about 10 minutes, not counting watching the video and reading the instructions. I have mobility problems and am not very handy and it was definitely on the easy side for me.

Once together it was solid, large enough to hold my laptop and an extra ASUS 20 inch screen along with coffee, snack, pen papers, phone and 2 remotes. It fits easily over the chair when the foot rest is extended and rolls easily out and back as I get up and down. One thing I DIDN'T do.... Once assembled, I noticed the base table height, as is, was right where wanted it if not and inch or two higher. I couldn't imagine any reason I would want or need to raise it so I never removed the black screw that releases the mechanism that does so. This leaves me with a very steady laptop and coffee safe surface that I don't have to worry will rise suddenly if I brush the underside with my knee. I know some have complained of this and I can't comment as to how sensitive, or how much of a problem it might be. I admit to being a little curious but as it is with the screw left in, the table height is solid, safe and perfect for me. This table does everything I hoped it would, is much better made than what I would have expected for the price, and provides great value for the money. I am quite pleased with this purchase.


I like taking about a gram (1000 mg) of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) as a daily supplement. For me it seems to help ward off colds plus keep me healthier as I age.  This is a Vitamin C 500mg small tablet that has in addition 5mg of Rose Hips with no added sugar or flavorings. The tablets are small and easy to swallow with a slightly acidic ascorbic acid taste. These are not for chewing. The label does not say where the ascorbic acid and rose hips are sourced from but does say "Blended and Packaged & Lab Tested in the USA". That gives me a secure feeling that this is a product to trust. I am willing to pay a premium for that.
I won't risk taking foreign sourced drugs generally as I have read too many horror stories of adulteration with awful stuff. The ingredients do appear to be sourced from outside the USA however. That would drop a half star but since there are no halves, I'll default to 5.

This bottle comes double sealed and the tablet size is seen in my pictures. I liked the convenience of the flip top to open cap on this bottle.

I do note that these have a recommended Serving Size of 1 a day for a 500mg dosing. That means the bottle will go almost a year at 1 a day; even with me taking 2 a day there are 150 days worth at a great value. Supplements such as this are best taken with a meal I believe as that improves absorption.

As always check with your Healthcare Provider whenever beginning a new Supplement/Nutraceutical/or OTC Drug as there are many possible drug interactions that need to be considered.

I Recommend these Carlyle Store Vitamin C 500mg | 300 Tablets | Ascorbic Acid with Rose Hips | Vegetarian, Non-GMO, and Gluten Free Supplement | High Potency Formula | by Carlyle. These will be a great daily Vitamin C Supplement for me and are a great value.

I hope you’ve found the information and my review helpful.


Outstanding service from this company and the product is excellent. During our physicals we did a comparison of the results of her product against the results of tests done in the MD office and the results were pretty much exactly the same. My husband and I are both using the ketone strips as he adjusts to a serious change in his diet and though we aren't currently monitoring ph, it was good that there is a sample of those monitoring strips as well in the kit, and when tested against the test done during our physicals, they proved accurate. This company has been attentive in making sure we received additional infirmational charts and such through email and has checked on us a few times to make sure we were satisfied and understood what we are about in using this product. I bought two kits. My husband and I are sharing and only check ketones and weight on Monday and Friday. This is to make sure we stayed on track during the week and didn't get silly over a weekend.  The ketogenic way of eating and living isn't for everyone. But I found over 30 years ago that I am at my healthiest and best when I stay within these parameters and my husband, who was a big time bread eater and fairly new to this way of eating has seen a decrease in high blood pressure to within normal ranges,  we're watching his cholesterol levels starting to make a turn in the right direction and in general he just feels better and stronger.  As you add more foods into your diet these monitoring strips help to ensure that you are aware of how your body is or isn't dealing with the changes.  We ate some Honey Baked Ham and while we still saw ourselves in Ketosis when we checked, we saw clearly that the strips registered the small amount of sugar we had consumed. I have added somethings to my own diet that I have pretty much never eaten much of in the past. So these strips are helping me see how my body acts towards them. If we still require monitoring by the time we use up our supply I will be reordering from this source.


I have used this product about 5 times over the past month.  I am over 55 and have always had wild curly, frizzy hair below shoulder length.  I am very impatient when it comes to taming my tresses.  So I normally wash it, put a little defrizzing cream on it (not that it helps much on humid summer days) and let it go natural.  But sometimes, I really want my hair to be straight and I don't have the patience to stand there with a flat iron because it takes forever to get through the layers.  I have tried flat irons, curling irons, heated curling brushes (now there's are snarl waiting to happen) and have tossed them all.  I decided to try this RoseMyst brush on a whim.  I am so glad I did.  I turn it on and it is ready to go in 90 seconds.  I make sure I have sprayed on some kind of thermal protectant.  I have been using the lowest heat levels of 355 and 375 and it works beautifully.  I run a brush through my hair to rid it of snarls and loose hairs (if you don't, the hair builds up on the RoseMyst brush and starts to smell as the loose hairs begin to singe).  Then I brush my hair just like normal and in less than 3 minutes, I have straight hair.  Sometimes I spray a little light setting mist on my hair to keep it from absorbing moisture when I go out.  But that's about it!  It does have a lock feature to keep you from accidentally changing settings while you work with it but I have never had any problem.  I wait until the brush has cooled and pull out some of the loose strands so they won't singe when I turn it on again.  I also like the swivel cord (it was a requirement for me before I bought it).  I Love this product.  I found it on eBay for $118.00 so the Amazon pricing is a much better deal.


I've owned a Fitbit Charge HR for about a year and have loved it. I wanted to take my Fitbit experience to the next level and start tracking my weight daily (plus having the body fat %). I've read the reviews about how inaccurate the body fat percentage numbers can be and how much of a nightmare the Aria setup is but I thought, I'll roll with the punches and give it a shot. Bottom line: all of the other reviews outlining the shortcomings of the Aria are true.

My biggest gripe is the connectivity. I used the mobile setup method. Through the Fitbit app, there's a link to connect your Aria to your account and the process itself isn't that bad but my Aria would never stay connected to my network. It wasn't that the Aria forgot my SSID, because when I went through the reset procedure, my network was still saved, it just stopped communicating and wouldn't recognize me anymore (just as "guest"). I tried putting the Aria closer to the router but that never resolved the issue, it would just stop working.

It is actually quite astounding that the Aria has been out so long, yet Fitbit hasn't responded to the connectivity criticisms. Utilizing Bluetooth would rectify all of the Aria's connectivity problems, but they stick with Wifi (band b, no less which is antiquated). I shouldn't have to worry about these things when using a scale, especially at this price point.

Second, the body fat percentage numbers are really, really bad. I'm talking +/- 5% or even more, so it's hard to even get a gauge at your average, making it a useless feature. Yes, it is known that BIA is objectively inaccurate but it's really all over the board with the Aria and negates any selling value that it is included in the scale.

While I had really high hopes the Aria would work for me, it followed through on delivering the common criticisms that everyone else has outlined. My advice: buy a standard, low-cost digital scale and manually enter. You'll save time, money and stress.


These are the only weightloss pills you will need. I've tried many others and none work as well as these. Obviously, no pills are going to work on their own, you still have to be willing to diet and exercise. I use the term "diet" loosely, what you're actually doing is making a lifestyle change. If you choose to use these for a short term diet, yes, they will work, but you'll gain the weight back as soon as you stop. It needs to be a lifelong decision in order for it to be a permanent solution. With that in mind, I can recommend these pills 100%. I've been on my weightloss journey for 2 years now and have lost a total of 103 pounds. I still have about 25 pounds to lose to reach my goal weight and am very confident I can finish that within the next few months with the help of these pills. The bottle suggests taking 2 per day, I recommend taking 3 per day, one right BEFORE each meal. Not after. That way before you even start eating, your body is already burning those calories off. Immediately I noticed an increase in energy and decrease in appetite, and the very first week of my journey, I lost 15 pounds. From that point on I averaged 4-6 pounds per week for the entire first year. The 2nd year I was dealing with back injuries and basically used the pills to keep from gaining weight until I got back on my feet, which was also very effective, I just needed to adjust my calories to make up for not working out. Now I'm back to working out, just this past week lost 7 pounds! To sum up, these pills are great in tandem with diet and exercise to effectively lose a lot of weight quickly, and after that, can be used to keep the weight off as well. I highly recommend them to anyone who is serious about making this lifestyle change for themselves, just be aware that eating healthy is the most important thing on any weightloss journey, and these pills (or any) will not work if you don't.

One last note, I received a free bottle of these pills direct from the manufacturer for being a loyal customer and was very happy to write this review in order to spread the word on this amazing product. Not only is it the best weightloss product out there, but the customer service is amazing as well. You will not be disappointed!


Short version: Very nice silicone lube with no added fragrance.

Right off the bat, I really prefer a silicone lubricants over water-based, but if you're used to water-based lubricants they feel and perform different, so this might take some getting used to for you. One of the main reasons I prefer silicone over water-based is longevity, and this particular lubricant has plenty of that. It lasts for a long time without feeling sticky or tacky like some brands do. It has a really nice "slip" to it, and doesn't have any unpleasant greasy after feel. Another thing I like is that it's not fragranced and it doesn't have any of the gimmicky warming ingredients in it. I prefer to keep things simple and unscented when it comes to especially delicate skin and this lube, with only four ingredients, does just that.

Being ever curious, I looked up the ingredients to see what they're used for. Dimethicone is what provides most of the slip and glide, and is sometimes used to treat dry, chapped, or irritated skin. Cyclopentasiloxane also adds slip, and is widely used in skin and hair care products. Same with dimethiconol, it has the same uses as the previous two ingredients. Last on the ingredients list is Phenyl Trimethicone, which is also used in lots of hair and skin care as a lubricant. That's it, no flavorings or fragrances that might cause irritation, just four very commonly used silicones that have proven track records in health and beauty products.

I'm really happy with the lubricant itself, and the price is quite reasonable for an 8 ounce bottle. If you aren't familiar with silicone lubes, a little goes a long way so the bottle lasts quite a while. I did receive a discount in exchange for my opinion, but that in no way influenced this review. It's a good product at a good price, and I'd be happy with it even at full price.


First of all, I HAVE NOT BEEN PAID, NOR HAVE I RECEIVED THIS PRODUCT FOR FREE OR AT A REDUCED COST FOR MY  REVIEW.  I PAID FULL PRICE FOR THIS BABY!!
 I have WIDE/BIG FEET.  I wear a size 12 in women's.  I come from Viking/Germanic stock, so what do you expect?  I have foot problems.  I just got over a year-long  bout of bilateral plantar fasciitis, have super flat feet (they cannot get any flatter, trust me) and hyper-pronation (turning in) of my ankles...aka wonky ankles...and I live in constant discomfort.  Add to that the fact I stupidly used my treadmill without wearing shoes about 12 years ago and crushed my right foot along side the treadmill track, causing permanent discomfort.  The older I get, the more painful my feet become and the more difficult it is for me to walk.  A recent MRI shows degenerative changes and the beginning of arthritis in my poor feet.  Now, you can see, I am a very good test subject for this machine!
This machine helps me so much!  My big old feet fit into this machine just fine, as do my calves…which like the rest of me, are big!  It is a very strong and vigorous machine, and it does take a bit to get used to the strength of the massage, but my feet haven't felt this good in YEARS!  I can walk more easily and more pain free.  I am using this machine before I go to work so that my feet hold out longer during the day.  I made it through an entire shopping trip just today without having foot pain or having to walk like a weirdo because my ankles felt like they were collapsing.  I think this machine is worth every penny, and I am actually purchasing another one for my husband to take to work to keep under his desk, as he is on his feet a good part of the day.  He uses this machine here at home and he loves it, too!


I have been trying to build up my system with minerals in my water, but not too long ago, I had a bout with the runs- the kind that leave you feeling rather exhausted after a day of running to the bathroom.  I noticed that I was feeling very ill and weak the next day or two, then it dawned on me.  I thought I would try this..

WHAT IS THIS LIKE?
This stuff is thickened in a bottle which has a twist of raspberry flavoring added.  It is not sweet, just has a raspberry essence.  There is no sweetener, and the dropper has measuring lines on it.

HOW TO USE THIS?
I was so run down when I got thinking about it, I remembered- you can easily get dehydrated when having "the runs".  I immediately got out this electrolyte mixture and put a small amount of this (like.25) into a very large glass of water.  I drank it down as gradually as I could and then through the day I added more water.

By the end of the morning, I was feeling TONS better.  This really did help me rehydrate and feel better after being wiped out.

THE BOTTOM LINE
This is not hard to take, has just a bit of raspberry flavor, but does help me to rehydrate when I really need help.  I experienced relief greatly after having a bout with "the runs"  I plan to use a little bit now and then to continue to rehydrate this winter.

MY RATING
FOUR STARS.  I love that this helped me through a rough patch when I needed hydration.  I am torn between five and four stars for review.  I am VERY glad there is not heavy sweetener in this like so many things have.  I also am kind of unclear on ingredients or this company.  I also experienced good from it so far, so I am leaving it at FOUR STARS, but REALLY IT IS FOUR AND A HALF.


The WP 70 is one of their best products. I've used waterpics for years and liked them. Never burnt out a motor but the plastic water hoses can break, the weak point. The old waterpic had a variable pressure dial on the motor housing, which I liked better but the adjustable pressure on the wand, itself, works well enough if you don't accidentally slide it to the high pressure mode. That kind of pressure can really hurt the gums if they are sensitive. Make sure to watch that setting. Does the product work? Yes. Very well at getting food particles out and toughening the gums, to keep them healthy and for good circulation. These devices have been around for a long time and are proven. For instance, I had issues with gingivitis about 20 years ago and my dentist warned me he would have to do a "root planing" which, he told me, is not comfortable. He advised me to get a good electric toothbrush. Either the Oral B, or Sonic Care. Either are good products and work well effectively cleaning at the gum line. It helped bring the distances down to 2 and 3 mm from 5 and 6. The higher the number, the more receding the gum line. This opens the door for disease and infection. I use it once per day.

If you're new to the waterpic, watch for the tenderness and gum bleeding. Do not use it on the hard pressure setting at first but, rather build up to that setting. You don't have to blow apart your gums to get a good cleaning and I would disagree with some dentists who recommend using the highest pressure setting over the course of use. The book says you don't need it but a good firm setting is recommended. The weak link is the water hose. The plastic can get brittle and break, as mentioned, as it did with mine but I was able to find a replacement hose and wand assembly. I like the 70, but if you want to go fancier, the 90 has some nice features for the extra cost. These products are tried and true and I give it a strong plus and recommendation for that reason as well as their effective cleaning. For dental health, it's a must. Be sure to look for coupons or ask your dentist if he/she has one.


The white residue left behind inside the boiling chamber is not polishing compound, it is mineral scale. If you left it there, you would find that it builds up over time to a rather thick hard coating, which sometimes will chip off.

You may remember Sears used to sell these units for $89-$99, until they went to a new design and then stopped carrying them altogether. Sears also sold a cleaner for these units, which they may still do (although the previous commenter's suggestion about using 9% vinegar plus some table salt sounds like a fine one).

You do not actually have to clean these after every use. In fact, unless you get an unwieldy amount of scale build-up, you don't have to clean them at all; merely rinse the inside before adding more water to start another cycle. If you don't rinse, that can affect the taste of the finished product (we never bothered with the charcoal "after filter"; just threw it away and never replaced it). And if you don't clean, that supposedly will make it a little less efficient, although I've not really found that to be the case.

If I remember correctly--and if this uses the same components--these units take 5-6 hours to distill a full gallon. What makes this design superior (there are several other brands with this same design) is its ease of cleaning. The kind of distiller which uses an internal float mechanism is a bear to clean and I don't recommend them for that reason.

The weak point for this type of distiller, with the thermal cut-off, is the cut-off itself. That will die after a number of cycles and then you will end up throwing the whole unit out. I've been distilling water at home for 25 years and got so tired of this with the Sears units that I figured out where the cut-off was, and how to replace it, and never had to buy a new one after that. I'm not particularly mechanically adept, so that tells you how easy it was to do.


Question and Answer time!
Q: Does this have all of the essential amino acids and in the proper ratio?
A: This has EIGHT essential amino acids (arguably the most important for muscle retention) and according to TrueNutrition's website it is the "perfect ratio".

Q: It says 10g per serving, do I need to buy a gram scale to use this properly?
A: Nope! It comes with a scoop (may take some digging to find it) BUT the scoop should not be measured to the top. There is a small but very visible ring a few mm below the top that you should aim to a fill for. If you fill to the top you will be close to 13.5g (I did buy a scale when I purchased this and have now verified the weight)

Q: Does it really taste that bad and how do I hide the taste?
A: It really does taste... not good. The best way to hide the taste is with quality not overly-sweetened lemonade preferably without artificial sweeteners or HFCS. Do NOT take this with any drink containing fats or protein (see next question for details).

Q: When is the best time to take this?
A: This part is very important. You should take this no sooner than 4 hours after a meal with protein or fats. You should also not eat any fats or proteins for up to 30 minutes after consuming these EAAs. Doing this ensures proper absorption by the digestive system. I take mine in the morning before working out, again right before lunch, and again before dinner.

Q: Have you noticed any differences while taking this?
A: I've only been taking for a week or so and I immediately noticed I had significantly more energy and was able to push more during my workout. I've also noticed my hunger being decreased quite a bit. Before taking these, if I didn't eat something within about a 4 hour period I would start to get shakey and jittery like I had low blood sugar (I've been tested and not in the hypoglycemic range). Since taking these EAAs I haven't had that happen once.


If you're a health food lover and you haven't been using bee pollen in your smoothies or on your granola, you are missing out on something wonderful. Bee pollen is absolutely packed with nutrients and enzymes that help you digest your food better. For people with certain barriers to weight loss, the hormonal balancing that regular consumption of bee pollen provides can help you lose stubborn weight. I urge you to do your research and see if it interests you, but if it does (or if you already know about this amazing superfood) then Kangaroo is a great place to start. First they're certified organic. Since that involve proving that the land that every plant the bees land on was grown on has been free of pesticides/insecticides and all other toxic chemicals for a certain period of time, this is a rigorous process to go through, and few sources bother. Here are some other good things about it.

Pros:

-This pollen is from Greece, not China (where most of it comes from). That means much less of a chance of industrial pollution on the plants the bees collect the pollen from.

-This pollen is fresh! You can tell, because the granules are soft and slightly moist, and dissolve on the tongue. If your bee pollen is crunchy, it's been either deliberately dried or it old and stale from lost moisture.

-Make sure to keep it refrigerated after opening! It's very important, as this is a raw food, and the warning is very small on the bottle.

Cons:

-It's very expensive for bee pollen. HOWEVER, it is a very high quality.

Overall, if you're willing to pay more for quality, I highly recommend this bee pollen.

I was fortunate enough to buy this at a discount and I would buy it again at full price. The price does not influence my feedback or review. This is my personal experience, feedback and honest opinion of this product, whether it be good or bad. If this review has been helpful, please kindly click YES, or if I've left anything out, feel free to ask. I rely heavily on reviews, photos and experiences when I make my decision to buy a product online and I will only leave a fair, HONEST and unbiased review of each product. I will not deceive anyone or mislead about any product. I would also love to know if I'm meeting those needs and answering any questions you may have in this review or if I need to add anything.


How this fits into your life depends on what you need. It still requires some water, and still requires toweling off. It basically replaces the need to have a separate low suds cleansing formula and wash rag or dry cloth. THIS IS Rinse free, but you do need water to start.  Just add a little water to the sheet of fabric, massage for light lather, wipe down body, then towel off. No need to rinse. Keep in mind that the more water that is used, the more the mess from run off.

The sheet of fabric is like a soft piece of felt. Size of a large washcloth (9.5" x 9.5"). Don't need much water! It definitely lathers. It isn't a sudsy soap, but that doesn't mean there isn't enough.  Now, if you are expecting loads of foamy bubbles, this does not provide that. It creates a light watery lather. This in no way determines effectiveness of cleaning. Mega lather does not equate better cleaning. I learned that 30 some years ago in home economics that excess lather is a marketing technique (usually through copious amounts of sulphates) to give people impression that more lather/bubbles/suds = better clean (shampoo, body soaps, toothpaste). But for those that dig the suds, I can get some light bubbles out of it. That being said, it is adequate enough. Not super refreshing, but I do feel clean. Tried it in hair with fair results.

This could be cut in half and it would still have plenty of lather. Depending on your situation, this could be premoistened and placed in a ziplock baggie.

No discernable aroma. Not sticky, at least not me. I wonder if amount of water used, or thoroughness of toweling off impacts that or not.

Personally, I prefer wet body wipes. They never need water nor toweling off. I like those for on the go use (workday, after work out, bird bath at the sink). I would be more apt to use these in a bed bound situation, or no hot water situation, maybe camping.

The term "waterless" needs to be taken out from the title headline. That is a traffic directing manipulation, and it helps no one especially if they buy something like this without further looking at the product pictures and description.


I was intrigued by this kit, which promises to be “portable” while also offering the unusual combination of both oral irrigation (Waterpik type function) and brush mode.

What you get in the kit is a rechargeable handle, two irrigator heads, a toothbrush head, and a periodontal probe, a short charging cable, and a rubber hose that connects the handle to a water supply for irrigator mode. There’s also a cheap soft-sided carry bag.

The function of the handle changes depending on whether a toothbrush head is attached or an irrigator is attached. For toothbrush mode, you have Low and High settings. For irrigation, you have a a few different settings (Normal, Soft, Pulse and DIY).

The handle is pretty chunky, but no more so than a low end Sonicare toothbrush.

What I liked:
** Both toothbrush and irrigator modes
** Toothbrush mode works fine
** Irrigator tools are small and can be packed for travel

What could be better:
** For irrigator mode, you need to run the rubber hose to a glass of water. The hose isn’t that long, and the first time I tried it, I accidentally pulled the glass to the ground.
** The handle is a bit too clunky to be attractive as a portable toothbrush
** The toothbrush head uses a non-standard connection to the handle, and it isn’t clear where you will get replacements.

I didn’t try the periodontal probe. I mentioned it to my dental hygienist, and her response was: “Put something like that, vibrating rapidly, near your teeth? You’d be crazy! But I’m sure the dentist will like the extra business when you chip a tooth or damage your gums…”

On the whole, I’d say that if having a portable version of an irrigator is what you’re looking for, this may fill the bill. But if the brush is your main interest, look elsewhere—the handle is chunkier than I’d like, and the brush heads are non-standard.


How amazing is it that one can make their own sunscreen, deodorant, diaper rash cream, etc and know exactly what is in it and make it the way you want it! Make it scented or unscented by adding essential oils.

This does NOT come with instructions on making your own products, but it's easy enough to do Internet searches to find recipes to make your own products. You can control what SPF is in your products by following recipes found online.  You can use it on skin wounds and it aids in healing. I know when I worked as a nurse, I would see Zinc oxide as an ingredient in creams/ointments and unna boot wraps.  There is Zinc oxide in many more products than most realize.

In researching the benefits and uses of Zinc oxide powder, I learned Zinc oxide can be used on energy saving and as a heat protectant on windows!  Hello lower electric bill in the summer! Applying a coating to Windows helps keep heat inside rooms, let's visible light in and reflects infrared radiation.

Can be used as a skin astringent. Zinc can act as a skin drying agent, help relieve inflammation/irritation/reduce rashes. Likewise, it can be used for dandruff, dry/itchy scalp  (intact is in many commercial brands of anti-dandrruff products). Likewise, Zinc is in many kinds of make up also.  It just has a wide array of uses!

With all that being said, and I know I'm leaving a LOT of other things that could be mentioned, I am over all satisfied with this Zinc oxide bulk package from Plant Guru, but would be nice to include some instructions, as not everyone will know to research how to use this.

☆☆DISCLAIMER: I did receive this Plant Guru Zinc Oxide powder at a discounted price in exchange for my own honest, unbiased, and own original opinion. However, my rating ONLY reflects my opinion of the powder. Not the price.


I'm always purchasing and receiving body wash as gifts, but I had been hesitant to use them without a bath shower pouf as I never feel completely clean just applying the soap with my hands.  My husband on the other hands, seems to prefer these method, despite my qualms.  I purchased this 2 pack of shower poufs to finally start to use up some of my supply of body wash, and to forgo purchasing the bars of soap I usually use.  So far, I've been super pleased with these poufs.  First, they are large, dense, and hardy feeling poufs.  I've purchased poufs from my local drugstores in the past, but they always feel kind of weak and not really "full".  What is nice about the size and density of these is that are good at creating a ton of soap foam with just a small amount of body wash (I usually use just about a tablespoon per shower), and their larger size makes them great at covering a lot of body surface area.  Second, these poufs are make of a good meshy material that is isn't too harsh on the skin, yet is able to effectively exfoliate my skin, so I always feel clean after every shower.  In fact, these poufs work so well, I've noticed an improvement in the skin on my arms and legs, which normally can become quite ashy and rough due to the colder winter weather.  I can attribute this improvement to the great exfoliation I am getting from using these poufs in the shower every day.  Overall, I feel these poufs are really well made, and will last me a long time without falling apart.  I highly recommend these to anyone looking for large and luxurious poufs in enhance the capabilities of their normal body washes. Disclaimer: I received this product for free or for a discount. All thoughts, ideas, and opinions are honest and my own, and I was NOT paid to leave a positive review.


This charger offered here ([[ASIN:B003D7LHKO Rayovac Platinum AA/AAA/C/D/9V Universal Battery Charger]]) is the PS20PL. It is inferior to the original [[ASIN:B003KLYVNI Rayovac PS3 Universal Smart Battery Charger]] in many ways:

- The PS20PL is a timer-based dumb charger. It blindly charges all batteries for 8.5 hours and shuts off, regardless of their capacity or status. It is up to you to remove your batteries after certain number of hours to avoid over-charging. The PS3 is a smart charger that monitors each cell during charging, and stops automatically when each cell is full.

- The PS20PL forces you to charge in pairs (either 2 or 4 cells). The old PS3 charges batteries individually, which is the only way to ensure each battery is charged to its correct capacity.

- The PS20PL can only handle NiMH and NiCd batteries. The old PS3 can handle NiMH, NiCd, and rechargeable alkaline manganese (RAM) batteries.

On the other hand, both PL20PL and PS3 suffer from the following deficiencies:

- The maximum battery capacity is limited to 3000mAh. That means they cannot fully recharge higher capacity C and D cells, such as the [[ASIN:B0041TF5KQ Tenergy Centura C Size Low Self-Discharge Rechargeable Batteries]] (4000mAh).

- The AC transformer inside is bulky, heavy, and limited to 110V supply only.

Instead of this PS20PL, you should get a smarter universal charger that can handle larger capacity batteries. For example, consider the [[ASIN:B006OSQALU Tenergy Advanced Universal Charger TN190]]. The TN190 added a REFRESH function and a LCD battery status display. It is able to work from 100-240V AC, and can handle higher-capacity batteries up to 10,000mAh.


Wrap-A-Nap was an overall pretty disappointing purchase for me given the price tag of $25 and the company's claims that this reduces sound, can be used as a neck pillow for travel, a lumbar support, and blocks out "all light with its patented design". These are pretty lofty claims for the plushy tube of fleece I received filled with flimsy, ill-distributed stuffing. I tried my hardest to adjust to this pillow, using it for a week straight and just hated it.

1. There's not enough loft or volume in the stuffing to use this as a neck pillow or lumbar support. lightly pressing on the wrap-a-nap and it goes completely flat. The modeled photos in the listing should have been red alert for me.

2. They claim noise-reducing effects, but even after tightening this as far as it could go on my head I could still hear even the near-silent hum of my bedroom fan. There was no difference in even ambient noise whether or not I was wearing it.

3. It blocks light...sort of. If you're comfortable with having a pillow covering your eyes and nose, this is right up your alley. However, I enjoy breathing properly when I sleep so this was a no-go for me. Since it's just a big tube of fleece sewn shut, there's no curvature to it that conforms to your cheekbones. To get the most light-blocking out of it I had to secure it as tightly as possible over my eyes/nose, which put uncomfortable pressure on my eyes.

The one claim they made that I feel was factual was the softness of the material. I have a robe with the same color/texture and it is nice and plushy.

I would recommend this as a better than nothing sleep mask if the price were lower, but the design is just awful. I think this idea would have worked out much better if it had been filled with a dense foam that actually blocks sound and was formed to fit a human face instead of a potato.


The Finger Pulse Oximeter is a wonderful little tool for sport and aviation activist. It gives your SpO2 and Pulse rate in just seconds. It’s very easy to use and small enough to fit in your purse.

It comes in a thick case for protection and the actual Oximeter is encased in a soft rubber covering. Simply slide the bottom cover off to put in the batteries and slide it back onto the Oximeter.

The Power Button in located on top of the Oximeter underneath the cover. You don’t have to remove the cover to use it. You just click where the button is and you’re ready to go!

Simply turn it on, place your finger inside, and wait for your reading. In less than 30 seconds you have your information. The numbers are big enough that I can see them without my glasses.

Another feature is it has 9 levels of brightness. This will be useful if you’re not in good lighting or for some reason in the dark. I guess if you’re running or cycling and need to check your heart rate, the backlight would be necessary.

Now I told you what the company made it for and the only thing they RECOMMEND use with it. But, I think you could use it for other things.

If you’re a smoker or have COPD, it would be a great way to get your SpO2 reading without having to go to the Dr. office. This would be an estimate but would allow you to know when you need to seek medical services.

Also, I have a friend who has a heart condition. Sometimes her heart rate seems like it is beating out of her chest. With this we can get a rate of how fast her heart is beating. If it is too high, call the heart Dr.

I could give several more examples, but they wouldn’t be for what Accurate suggested usage. But I think you get the picture on what else it MIGHT be able to do.

I have already used the Oximeter several times since I have received it. My son, the CNA, came over the other day and for fun, he took my pulse rate. We then used the Oximeter and they were the same. (Cool Eh?)

I feel better having this product in my home. I like being prepared. I am very satisfied with this Oximeter and I plan on using it quite often!

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I ordered this as a cost effective alternative to the Liquid IV packets I've been getting at Costco, which run about a $1 per packet/serving when not on sale. I sometimes get so engrossed in my work that I forget to stop for normal things like food and water, and it'll be 2pm before I've even realized it. Flavor wise, it's not bad. And it seems to serve it's purpose in keeping me slightly better hydrated than water alone so I will finish the bottle I bought, but definitely not as good as the Liquid IV. Therefore, I won't be purchasing this product again.
I have 2 main issues, the first is with the product, the second is with the seller/company.
1 - it does not dissolve fully, even after hours of sitting and shaking, there is still visible powder floating in the water. I used less powder than was recommended for a full size bottle of water, and still, not all of the powder would dissolve in to the water. I shook the bottle as vigorously as I dared without hurting myself.
2 - When I received my order, it came with this little card inside saying "send us an email with your review for a free gift". I followed the instructions, to a t, thinking maybe the solubility issue was isolated to this one flavor and it would be worth trying other flavors. Well, I never got my free gift. I did get an email saying, well now that you've done this part, can you also write a review on amazon and send us proof that you've done so before we send you the free gift? It irks me when companies add additional conditions on an offer. So be advised, that "free gift" offer you get with your purchase, will not be as simple as the card makes it sound. (I did check both the front and back of the card they had enclosed with the free offer, there's no asterisks or fine text to indicate there would be additional requirements)
Personally, I'm sticking with the liquid IV.


I don't write reviews but this product deserves one. I spent hours researching the ingredients of this and other dental probiotics and this one was the most natural with the fewest additives. That was important to me. The other ingredients besides streptococcus salivarius that are in this product do not cause side effects. Then I checked with my pharmacist who said that streptococcus salivarius as a probiotic is safe and does not cause side effects. It might cause a little bit of gas for a couple of days until your body gets used to it but that will go away. But this is not a miracle product, you have to do your part too, like brushing and using a mouthwash first and then putting a tablet on your tongue and letting it dissolve. When it's finished dissolving I run my tongue all over the inside of my mouth (under my upper lip, the sides of my cheeks and behind my bottom lip to distribute the dissolved pill throughout my mouth.  The idea of this product is to crowd out the bad bacteria, so I help it along. After your procedure wait half an hour before eating. Let the pill do it's work. It is imperative to floss every night also before going to bed. This gets rid of any bacteria that has accumulated between the teeth. Everything you do will help whether you use this product or another such as brushing your teeth after eating and brushing the uvula (the skin that hangs down in the back of your mouth).<br />As for the effectiveness of this pill I say it works. Some reviews indicate that it does not work and to save your money. First of all it's not that expensive to at least try it and secondly it may not work for them. Every person's body is different. For me it was a life changer. For me it works about 90% and brings me to normalcy with a much cleaner breath. You can use it just once a day or twice a day if you will be socializing that evening.


My wife and I both often deal with headaches and oftentimes we like to use warm compresses across our eyes to try to help alleviate them. I saw this item and thought it might be a convenient way to apply heat to our head/eyes when we have headaches.

What’s in the Box:
Inside the box you get the eye mask, a USB charging cable (about 6 feet in length), a sheet of instructions and a set of foam earplugs.

Quality:
I was very impressed with the quality of this eye mask. The mask itself is a very soft fabric, and sewn between the sheets of fabric is a very soft foam that contours the shape around your eyes and the bridge of your nose, similar to the way a ski mask or swim mask does.

The stitching on the material also looks well done, and the elastic strap seems sturdy. The strap also has Velcro on it so that you can adjust the size of the mask depending on the size of your head.

The included USB cable is about 6 feet long and also has a small area on it that allows you to turn the heat off and on.

Ease of Use:
Using the heated eye mask is super simple. You first need to connect the mask to the USB cable. This is done by simply connecting it via the magnetic clip. After that you will need to plug the USB cable into a USB outlet, I used the white USB brick that came with my iPhone

The mask has 3 heat settings, low, medium and high. To choose one of these heat levels, simply click the power button until the little light turns the corresponding color (Blue is for low, Green is for medium and Red is for high). After that, just  slide the mask over your head and eyes and sit back and relax.

Final Verdict:
This is a great heated eye mask, the fabric is very soft and overall it seems to be well made. I don’t sleep with eye masks, so I won’t sleep with this one on, but as I mentioned earlier, I would definitely wear this to try to alleviate some stress and headache or sinus pain. I do wish it got a little bit hotter than it does, but since this is technically a sleep mask, the manufacturer probably did want people to fall asleep with a very hot mask on their faces. Overall I’d recommend this product.


This double hammock is so much fun.  We put it up on some trees in the yard to try it out.  My son stayed in it for so long I thought he fell asleep.  But he was just snuggled up playing on his tablet.  When I complained that it was my turn, he said come on in there is plenty of room.  So I got in with him.  It was easy to manoeuvre without disturbing him other than he had to move over a little.  This hammock is very roomy and comfy.  Even with a bony boy in it with me.
I was planning on taking it right back down so I could pack it for our trip but my son begged me to leave it up so he could relax in it every day.  So I left it up. I have to admit I will be sneaking out to relax in it myself.
My husband tried it out when he got home, and we all piled in after him.
There was enough room for all of us even though we kept pretending we had to squish each other.
In the bag, first, the hammock bag is part of the hammock so you won't be losing this bag.  And the hammock returns to the bag after use easily with the two tree straps.  It is small and light enough to take backpacking easily.  It has two big carabiners attached to the hammock.  Then the two tree straps seem very sturdy.  We didn't use them yet because we have hammock tree straps and they are just so easy to use that I use these.
I highly recommend this hammock for either backpacking or just having a nice nap in the back yard.
I received this Double Camping Hammock From Swift-n-Snug - For Travel, Backpacking, Hiking - Light-Weight Heavy Duty Parachute Nylon - Swing Tree Straps, Ropes and Quality at a free or at a reduced price in' exchange for an honest review. I use your reviews all of the time when I am shopping I don't' know what I would do without all the great 'Amazon reviewers it makes shopping so much easier. So when I review things it doesn't matter if I receive it at a discount or not I always give an honest review.'


So these "straightener brushes" have been popping all over in Internet ads. I was so skeptical. I have probably thrown away $500 in styling tools that did not work on my hair. I have super curly hair, and it takes me 25-30 minutes with a Chi! I recently saw a video on Facebook of someone getting their hair straightened with a brush straightener. The results were incredible, and they were FAST! I finally gave in and decided to try it.

The Gisala Brush Straightener comes with a storage bag, a brush to clean it with, and a heat glove. The instructions for this styling tool are super clear and easy to understand and read. I was able to start straightening my hair within 5 minutes of receiving the product! I was SHOCKED  at the results. It was absolutely insane how quickly the Gisala Brush Straightener de-kinked my hair! Seriously, it took me 5 minutes to completely straighten my hair. It was as simple as pulling the brush through my hair. I had faster results, with less product, than I have ever had with my Chi. The Gisala didn't pull my hair, and it didn't burn me. It was perfect.

I really love the design of this product. It feels sturdy, but it isn't heavy. I see a lot of people complaining about straightening brushes because of the weight. It weighs about the same as my Chi straightener. I also love that the cord swivels. Sometimes it takes me 5 minutes to get all the knots out of a styling tool's cord before I can do anything with it. I also love that it doesn't pull my hair. I was concerned about that because so many people complain about little rubber/silicone grips pulling your hair. This brush did not pull my hair at all.

My results were so incredible that I posted a picture on Facebook, and I have already had friends order the Gisala Starightening Brush! He's it is that fantastic! I don't think I have EVER publicly endorsed a product on social media, but I stand 100% behind this one. It is awesome!


If you're looking for a little extra height out of your shoe from an insole that won't smash your foot against the top of your shoe then this is the product for you. They give a good half inch lift and I have to say that the insole itself is extremely comfortable. I have owned other height insoles before and these have a unique feature. They have holes in the bottom and are made of a very bouncy foam material so they are a lot more giving than some that I own. They feel high quality and I'm sure they will last. You can tell the rubbing that is often times an issue with other insoles will not be with these. If I had to make one suggestion it might be that they are a tad narrow in the heel, however, depending on your shoe this  may be absolutely perfect for you. I have wider feet and they still work fine because of the give and the softness of the actual material that allows them to expand to my foot width. One of my favorite things about these is that you don't need to cut them because they are only half the length of a regular insole so you can simply shove them into any shoe, step into it and you're ready to rock 'n' roll. These are one of the least expensive I've run across and honestly one of the best quality. I did receive this product at a discount for a review but by no means did I ever agree to give a positive and by no means do I always give positive reviews. I hate buying things that people claim are wonderful and get them and they are complete garbage and you know that there's no way the review was not biased. I assure you in this instance it is money well spent and you'll be very happy with the product. If you thought this review was helpful, please click the "helpful" button below. By doing so it helps me to know if I am providing a decent review for those who are debating purchasing this product. Hope you found this review helpful and I hope you enjoy standing tall-er in the future! Cheers!


The video done by the CEO, Kiril Petkov,  I believe, is very interesting and quite convincing, especially for a lay audience. To summarize, a probiotic, L. bulgaricus GLB44, has been isolated from the snowdrop flower in Bulgaria.  It was originally planned for use in unpasteurized vegetable juice to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. When it was found to be very active versus pathogenic bacteria while preserving normal bacteria flora (good bacteria), it was decided to manufacture it as a probiotic. In vitro studies done by Professor Onderdonk, director of clinical microbiology at Harvard's  Brigham and Womens Hospital, are very supportive. One clinical trial in 20 subjects with H. pylori indicated elimination of H pylori without using any antibiotics in 18 of the 20 subjects. To date, I have not found a publication on this study. Anecdotal evidence indicates that it can be used by travelers (in Africa) to prevent adverse gi symptoms.

The probiotic is grown in a vegetable matrix and has no additives.It is sugar free, gluten free, yeast free, and allergen free. It is not a gas forming bacteria, so should cause no bloating or gas formation. It is reportable shelf stable and needs no refrigeration.

It has been contrasted with multi-strain probiotics. As there is only one strain in ProViotic, there is no competition between administered bacteria and a lower daily dosage of 5 billion per dose is recommended. The bacteria are reported to be much larger than those in other probiotics and more small peptide bacteriocins which are responsible for killing pathogenic bacteria, therefore, are produced.

While there is a need for clinical studies, ProViotic appears potentially to be a great product and I would be interested in trying some. It would be valuable to have studies in subjects with IBS as well as in SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). I'd be interested to find out more details, such as the viability of the bacteria over time without refrigeration, the long term effect on stool flora, and plans for clinical research.


[[VIDEOID:45376213de93fe0b128beb0ccf9b966a]]I'm going to start by saying, that I think it is unfair to give this low stars because it is a push-up.  A lot of reviewers are complaining about that, like they didn't know. I would suggest reading the description. It is stated in the description that this is a push-up and you should go into this understanding that.

That being said, this is a good product (thick plastic, well sized, and attractive), but it's not the worlds best push-up tube. When this comes out of the package, the plunger you push is very firm and sticky. I thought that this would be a good indicator that these would have some grip to them so that your product doesn't just fly out the top when you push the plunger.  A common problem with push-ups. I was able to fill them with no leaking, and they held a really nice quantity of product. One ounce seems just perfect for about a month of body butter or natural deodorant. Imagine a tube a little bit larger than a quarter, and about the length of your pointer finger. This looked like a five star product, until I needed to push the tube up.

The oils in the body butter lubed the interior portion of the tube and the push-up piece slips right out of the tube. There's no lip to keep the  gasket in and the product from falling out. As other reviewers have stated, you need to use your finger, on the product, to push this back down into the bottom of the tube again. You could probably get tricky with application and push it back while you're applying by creating resistance against your finger and pushing on the product at the same time.

I often times make mosquito repellent body butter bars or Shea butter bars for my son who has eczema.  I don't think he could manage application without this becoming a huge problem. A twist-up tube would certainly be more appropriate in that situation as I don't think that a child could use this cautiously.

Bottom line, if you can use this cautiously and be careful with applying, you can avoid the product flying out of the tube and enjoy this attractive, and perfectly sized tube.  If not, look into a twist tube.


Great for severe itchy scalp/psoriasis/eczema

I had a dry itchy scalp over the last 5 months.
In May, it started becoming flaky, burning, and extremely irritated scalp. It was super uncomfortable at that point. Something I’ve never experienced (the last time my psoriasis was triggered was 6-7 years ago after skiing for a week on my chest and it went away fairly fast once back home with meds) so I was becoming really worried.

Nothing was helping not even things my derm. gave me which included topical steroids and fluocinonide for the itching and even oral antibiotics at one point..... nothing worked so I started researching possible holistic long-term solutions.

I cut out all possible triggers from my diet and that helped greatly. Then I saw this YouTube video where the girl mentioned psoriasis being related to gut issues and to try l-glutamine.... I bought it right away.

This stuff is well worth it.
I take it every day along with multivitamins, probiotics (pill form and kimchi), D2 & K3, and my scalp psoriasis is making a fast turn around.
(I use liquid black seed oil, and shampoo with an elixir of Sebex/TGel intense itching XStrength and 2% Ketoconozale shampoo all together and let sit on my scalp for 5 minutes once per week)
There is no flaking, my scalp is clear and not burning or itching!

At first, l-glutamine did make me break out all over my face. Like huge painful cystic acne but I assumed that meant my body was detoxing and I believe it was because I no longer am breaking out.

I take 5mg in about 16oz of cold water and it doesn’t taste bad.

I was curious to see how much the relief of my scalp itchiness/psoriasis was attributed to this powder so for the sake of science, I stopped taking it for one week and I did notice a slight itch coming on so I am confident that this really is a contributing factor to keeping my psoriasis under control.

Also, I ordered it at 7am and it arrived at 10am the same day.

I will be buying this again....
Stocking up actually! 😆✌🏼


I am going to be 100% honest. This product works so well that I went to leave a positive testimonial on Natureday.com and they offered me a free one month supply to write a testimonial on amazon as well. I couldn't turn that offer down. I use the complete product system. This includes the cream, soap, liquid and pills. In order to get the most out of the cream you have to put half a tsp on each breast and massage for 10 minutes followed by 10 minutes on the heating pad. Its best to use the cream twice a day at the same times. Intake of caffeine will stunt the growth. Many women have had success using only the cream but for the fastest results I suggest the whole system. Day one: 2/25/2013 I started at 31" at my bra line 33 1/2" in the middle and 32" on the top cleavage area. After four weeks 3/18/2013 I remeasured at 30 1/2", 33 7/8" and 32 7/8". I know from typing it out the measurements don't sound like much but the pictures don't lie. Even my boyfriend notices they are rounder, firmer and perkier. I have always had issues filling out the cleavage part of my bra and I am finally filling them out. My progress from 3/18 to 4/22 the measurements are as follows 31", 34", and 33 3/8". As you can see I still grew but the growth was less rapid. The program said this was to be expected because the greatest growth is in the first 6 weeks. I will continue to use all products in the program until I have enough cleavage to fill out that little black dress. I have noticed a huge difference in their shape. I am very happy with the extra roundness and the bottom and in between the cleavage area. This will take time but the price is worth it. I have tried bountiful breast and breast success. This is the ONLY thing out there that works. These testimonials are the real deal.  I suggest keeping caffeine intake to as minimum as possible and try to eat a lot of protein. Any woman looking for an answer that rules out surgery this is as far as you need to go.


I've tried four different cases for the t:slim X2.

The t-case that came with the pump was mediocre  The clip didn't reliably hold it on my web belts whether used in the vertical or horizontal orientation. When I tried sleeping with the pump at night in a t-shirt pocket the clip dug into me.  The t:case is very strong, hard and unyielding. It's my second choice.

 Note: All these followig cases, whether branded in the molds or not, are manufacted by other companies, mostly in China, and sold under many names. The US sellers are distributors and dealers.

The next case I tried was this one.  It had no clip.  It had to be removed to change cartridges; the opening for the cartridge was too small and there was no slot to insert the removal card into to pry the cartridge loose.  It's not difficult to do but that reoeated stress 122x/year imo will impact its life.

This case is okay if you are willing to carry it in a pocket, remove it every 2-3 days for a cartridge change and attach a suitable clip to it. That was too many compomises for me.  So this is my fourth choice.

I contacted the seller who told me it was an older model.  I couldn't exchange it for the new model; they didnt list in the color I wanted in their Amazon listing.  So I returned it.  The newer model is currently sold by another seller as item B09KCRNCY3.  This one doesn't protect the pump a well as the t:case does  without its beltclip. It's better than the t:case bare, but since a clip costs  $5-8 and installation, not as good as the OEM.  So it's my third choice.

My current first choice is almost the same as my third choice but covers much more of the face.  It's being sold now as B09L2CY5Q3.  I attached a clip to it and have worn it for 4 months, day and night.  It is simillar to the Medmax case B09PN979K4, but lighter, without the corner bumpers.

If the case I'm using doesn't outlive my pump, and i can't get the same one again, the Medmax would be my next chiose.


These bath bombs have the best spin and fizz of any bath bombs I have ever had. I was so busy watching the show once I dropped one into the tub that I totally forgot to take pictures until it was more than halfway gone, but it was still spinning and fizzing away down to the very last bit. The bath bomb floats on the surface, and if I push it under the water, it bounces right back up, so the entire spinning, colorful effect stays readily visible. The whole show lasted for about 15 minutes. The colors are vibrant. The blue cap dissolves first, and the purple and orange dissolve pretty evenly after that. The fragrance is faintly floral. It leaves my bath water a beautiful reddish orange. The oils and salts in the bath bomb feel very soothing to my skin and leave it feeling clean, soft, and well moisturized when my bath is done. The bath bomb did not leave a residue or a stain of any kind. These bath bombs spin very energetically, and I would not recommend putting one in something as small as a foot bath. Instead, use them in a regular bath tub per the instructions. The only reason I gave these delightful bath bombs a 4 star instead of a 5 star is because the box, instead of being shrink wrapped like most bath bomb sets, is instead held together with a huge piece of packaging tape that goes all the way around the box. When the tape is removed, it leaves a wide stretch of stickiness that prevents the box from being set on anything after that or it will stick to it and spread the adhesive to whatever the box is placed on. This also prevents the box from being used as a gift box, although the bombs themselves make great gifts. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be easily remedied by the seller. Either shrink wrap the box, or just put a tiny amount of tape or another type of seal on the edges of the box, not all the way around the top and bottom. In the meantime, I simply transferred the rest my bath bomb set to another container, no problem. I think these 12 large (4.2 oz), vibrantly colored, fantastically fizzing bath bombs are a good value and very giftable, even if I have to place them in another box each time.


I have extreme dry eye (Blepharitis) and because we sleep with a fan my eye doctor has suggested I sleep with a sleep mask that completely covers my eyes. I have multiple cotton sleep masks (all the same one) that I really like because I can wash them in the washing machine after every wear. This is important with eye problems because keeping the face and eyes clean is crucial.

In the past I have looked at some other very expensive ($100) silk sleep masks that look exactly like my cotton masks, but have decided against them because I am happy with the system I have. This silk mask costs $59, so I decided to try it.

First, it is exactly like my cotton masks. It has velcro in the back and the front is wider with a lip that goes over the nose. A very standard sleep mask. I have found that, like my cotton masks, it does not block all the light coming from the nose area, but I also have found this really does not matter. I usually wear this at night when it is very dark anyhow and when I wear it to nap during the day we have room darkening curtains, so it is really dark in our bedroom. The mask is just to protect my eyes.

This silk mask does go through the washing machine fine. I hung it on the line to dry and as promised it came out okay.

Here is the thing, I don't think this is real silk. It might be a silk blend, but silk feels smooth and mulberry silk, when it is squashed in the hand it will wrinkle, a lot, and it will make a very distinct crunching noise. There is a reason why the other silk sleep masks I have looked at cost over $100. Silk is expensive.

I looked up Tara Sartoria and they have a pretty good story going with their notes and their videos, but they have stores on Etsy, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram and wholesale sale offers directly on their website. This is not a small operation.

You can save your money and buy an identical and softer cotton mask.


All right, so I just received these today in the mail. I've had plantar fasciitis for a while now and it is definitely no fun, especially first thing in the morning. I saw these online, I figured, I'd give it a shot, they don't look too bad.
When I took them out of the box, this funky smell hit me... it was so strong, that my cats actually ran from it. There are no instructions in or on the box, what so ever about how long to wear, how to launder, nothing. However I was pleasantly surprised that there was actually a pair in the box and not just one.
The white part is made of pretty soft material so it feels pretty good on my feet. Now, the "unique memory foam with cooling gel" aka the blue part... that is mighty unimpressive. I was hoping to feel either the memory foam or the cooling gel part, but unfortunately I don't. The whole thing is barely over (if at all) 1 mm thick, I am not sure it has any effect on anything what so ever.
Having to walk with plantar fasciitis I know how important a good support with quite bit of cushion is! Well, these really don't provide much of that at all.
I read the rest of the reviews and most people complain about them being too small. I don't have that problem but I do have pretty small feet (size 5.5) so they are almost a bit too big for me but definitely not for someone with swollen or big feet. I guess having a few different sizes could help that issue.
I will wear them for a few days and come back with an update to see if my feet feel any different.
Update: I've been wearing these for quite a few days now, noticed no difference in my plantar fasciitis. However, if I wear them for a few hours, my heels start sweating in them (eww).
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. If this review has helped you in any way, please click the YES button. Thank you.


I have only recently started using whey protein in my smoothies and in my overnight oats.  I have tried a few other cheap proteins from my local grocer and I could not get over the odd tastes.
This whey protein from Athletic Greens is very good.  It does not have that bitter after taste that I have noticed with cheaper varieties.  The banana flavor is on point and mixes well with various fruits and oat mixtures.  I think it would also be great in some whole wheat cookies or pancakes.  I find that the protein helps me to feel fuller and I can go longer between meals with fewer snacks when I am consuming it.
I love love love that this protein is made from 100% grass fed cows.  It is all natural and that means NO GMO's, no herbicides, no pesticides, no synthetic chemicals, no artificial colors or flavors, and no preservatives or sweeteners.  I am saying YES to all of those no's.
If you are someone with one or multiple food allergies then this protein is great because it has no dairy, gluten, corn, sucrose, dextrose, eggs, or peanuts.  I think they pretty much covered the gamut of food allergies there.
My oldest daughter refuses to eat most meats.  I have tried supplementing her diet with Pediasure to fill in the nutritional gaps but she does not like the taste and she says the drinks are, "for babies".  I am able to get her to drink some of my smoothie without much persuasion and she has no idea that she is getting protein along with all of the other nutrient packed fruits and veggies.  She just knows that it tastes good.
I can whole heartedly recommend this protein.  This stuff is amazing.
I purchased this item at a discount in exchange for this honest and unbiased review.  These thoughts and opinions are entirely my own and were not influenced by my purchase price or any discount received to buy and review this product.  I only recommend or endorse an item after I have tried it, after I have thoroughly inspected it and its ingredients, AND I must genuinely like the item.


I used to own a model of this massager which was acquired in the 1970s, but it was small and I decided to get a larger one.  I purchased a Dolphin massager, but it stopped working after about 9 months.  I then decided to purchase a new Wahl massager which is now larger and decided upon the professional model because it appeared to be more solid in build.  I was disappointed that it came with only three attachments but decided that better quality was still the best route to follow.  I am very pleased with the unit and find that it is solidly built, that it has plenty of power, and that I can get by fine with the three attachments.  I have problems with my lower back and find that it is easy to position in the right places.  Although it is not a thumper, it still gets the job done.
UPDATE 9-1-2015
Since I purchased my Wahl Professional massager on December 2, 2013, I have used it occasionally to relieve muscle trauma.  I tried using it today and it ran fine for a couple of minutes and then stopped vibrating in its normal way.  Now, it will vibrate at a very low level which I can stop with the slight press of my finger.  I tried contacting Wahl to see if it could be repaired or replaced, but their website does not have a customer support page or a contact link that works.  It is now worthless to me, and I am very disappointed in the present quality of Wahl products.  I have now reverted back to the use of a Wahl massager that I inherited from my parents that is about 40 years old.  The reason I have now given the massager a score of two stars instead of one is because it worked well while it worked.
Update 9-30-15
I decided to take the massager apart and see what caused it to stop working and discovered that the metal piece that vibrates had cracked at the point where it attaches to the motor.  Because I was not able to find a way to communicate with Wahl customer service and, perhaps, obtain a new part, I took the broken part down to a machine shop and they welded the part that cracked.  It now works like new.  It appears that the quality of the Wahl massager is not be as good as their massagers used to be.


I was very happy to receive and use these Solimo (Amazon's) Brand containers!!! They came wrapped (cardboard sleeve) 3 per stack. I put them to use at once-- for storing loose coffee, cookies, plastic-ware, and refrigerated leftovers. They stack perfectly, and certainly should be easy to take to picnics, work, long trips (placing in a box or large carryall is recommended to keep them from shifting or falling)

The 64 ounce size is generous. ALOT can be placed in each container -- and the lid snaps shut firmly, keeping everything inside. Of course, every lid will fit any container here. and everything that is not being used stacks securely in one place.

The price for this set of 18 is similar to the equivalent-sized ZipLoc containers at my local store that is known for its lower prices -- each set of 3 Ziploc Containers went for $3.69. I carefully inspected those Ziploc containers and they were the exact size and "texture" of the 18 Solimo containers I had at home.

The only perceived "weak-point" (and it is a "weak-point" for the ZipLocs as well) could be the corners-- they are more flexible than the rest of the container, which might be (IMHO) to keep the container from cracking at that point, should it fall)

I do not put them in the dishwasher -- I soak them and wash them by hand, dry them thoroughly and stack them for future use. I will check to see if the ones I have stored my coffee in will absorb that smell but it's too early to tell right now. I do not know if they freeze well, ( my little fridge's freezer DOES accept the smaller size storage containers and they Do freeze well, so I can assume this 64 ounce Solimo will freeze well, too) but I would suppose so - just don't drop the frozen container or like everything, it may break. UPDATE1-- it not only freezes well, but it does not stain either. UPDATE2 - One of them (test) went thru the dishwasher and came out just fine.

These containers are BPA-free, have no odor, and can be used in the microwave, with the lid slightly open, to Reheat -- not to cook -- leftovers. I'm very happy with the quality AND the quantity of containers in this 18-container Solimo Food Storage set.


Height adjusts, cuffs pivot so you can use your hands while standing, they do the job....  they're crutches, can't imagine anyone waxing rhapsodic about such.  Let's face it, this is not an item anyone wants to need.

Forearm crutches are far better than the armpit version as far as convenience and mobility -- particularly for we women.  The under the arm versions squash and bruise areas that should never be squashed or bruised.  The E/R I landed in when I broke my ankle only had the arm pit crutchs -- clearly such "standardization" was done by a man who didn't have to worry about bruising and squashing "side boobs".... for women that's not workable.  Having used crutches before, I asked for the forearm ones, when they didn't have them I was pretty stunned, and was on Amazon looking for the forearm variety as soon as I got home from the E/R and got 1 day delivery.  It makes a world of difference.  I was already bruised from the hospital issue ones when these arrived just from going back and forth to the bathroom a few times and getting to the door to take delivery of these.

These are also much better for getting in and out of a car.  Because they're so much shorter than the arm pit crutches, they are just plain easier to maneuver all the way around.  Having used both at various times over the years, I simply don't understand why anyone would use the other type at all.  The big ones are more cumbersome, heavier, and smash sensitive areas.  No crutch is a joy to use, but why make it harder?

My only problem is that with the hot weather this summer, the rubberized coating on the cuffs sticks to my forearm and can be a pain -- the flip side of that is that it makes it easier to use my hands because my forearm isn't sliding out through the cuffs if they're effectively glued to me.

Notice to all those making decisions on what to stock at hospitals -- STOCK FOREARM CRUTCHES FOR FEMALE PATIENTS PLEASE!


I love these!! We have been trying out different penis rings for about a month now. These have to be some of my favorites. The ones with the beads, I absolutely love!! They give me pleasure as well as my with my husband.
They come in 2 separate packages, I've posted pictures to show you. They have the elasticity of a hair tie. The material is non toxic and safe. You can definitely tell with the beaded ones the size is different in all 3, but the smooth ones I cannot tell a difference. It says that the small ring is for maximum erections, medium for hard erections, and large ring is for the upper part of the scrotem to prevent premature ejaculation. Now, I'm going to tell you what we did with them. We started off with one just on the base, which I really enjoyed ( beaded ). Then, we put one over scrotem and at top of penis. I really liked it, but he didn't so much. We finally ended up with the largest one stretched over both shaft and scrotem, and it worked really great. It comes with 6, you can experiment with what feels best for you.
These are kind of a jelly-like and stretchable material, but still have a little firmness ( especially in the thicker, smoother ones ). I can fit one around my wrist, so I don't see anyone having a problem with getting into one. We like that part because we have gotten some that were either too small or too wide. These are perfect for us. I am very happy with the width of these. I think these are great penis rings to try for couples who are just getting into all this, as we are. Good luck!

I received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. I try and be as honest as possible with my reviews. I really do like these penis rings. That is my opinion. I think you should defiantly try these before going with something stiffer. We did that and it was the wrong move, because we both like these better. You can use them in so many ways.


I have not read any other review so if someone has already said the following, sorry.

I bought a One Tracker and thought it was such a good idea that I decided to try the FITBIT scale. The first one I received totally quit working within one hour. Amazon sent a replacement.

I followed the instructions and set the scale up and the WI-FI worked and connected the scale to my online account (dashboard).

I set the scale on my wood floor, took off my shoes and socks and weighed myself.
The first weight was 68 lbs (I weigh 205.5, according to my doctor's scale).
 I chalked this up to the machine calibrating itself.

I waited 10 minutes and weighed myself three times, pausing between each weighing.

The weights given were:

205.9
204.2
205.1

I contacted FITBIT and gave them the results.

I was told that the scale gives a "unique" weight each time you weigh and this can fluctuate if you move any at all when you're weighing yourself.
I was also told the scale has an accuracy of +- 2 lbs. I thought this meant that the weight it gives will be within 2 lbs of the "true" weight as measured by a doctor's scale or other high end scale.
In other words, it's fine so long as it gives the same weight if I weigh myself three times in a row.

Apparently, that's not what it means.

 If I weigh myself three times in a row I may get three different weights, within 2 LBs of the "true" weight.

For example, I weigh myself today and I'm at, say, 205.
I lose 1 LB which brings me to 204.
The next day I weigh myself.
The scale may report the weight as anywhere between 202 and 206 ( 204 +- 2LBS).

This may(!) be very discouraging to anyone on a diet who is trying very hard to lose weight.
A lower number at weigh-in time is a great incentive to keep going.
But if the scale is unable to record the loss, and may actually show a gain this might lead one to say "What's the use. I tried hard and still gained weight."


[[VIDEOID:b470df5ca50cc1fa1957cf024eb80012]] I love this foot massager.  My husband is happy I am not putting my feet in his lap daily now.  Maybe weekly, because as good as it is, it is not as good as a loving manual foot massage.  But it is the next best thing.
I do have foot issues.  My feet hurt all the time.  The tops hurt, the heels hurt, my planters fasciitis hurts.  This Orion Motor Tech Electric Shiatsu Kneading Rolling Foot Massager is great.  First it is not a tiny little foot massager.  It is pretty big but it is very light.  I was surprised at how light it is.  It comes with a remote control and a pamphlet that tells you all the features and massage areas.  For example - there are 4 preprogrammed modes that work different things - P1 is a general health care massage.  P2 focuses on head, neck, lumbar spine, shoulders, etc.  P3 - focuses on Intestinal, liver, stomach, etc.  P4 focuses on legs, reproductive and urinary systems.
The pamphlet also shows you reflexology targets on your foot for fatique, high blood pressure, constipation,  headaches, shoulder pain, stomach ache, etc just to name a few.
My only complaint that I have so far is that the cord is too short.  It is not enough to deduct a star but worth mentioning.  Maybe they will read the critiques and start putting longer cords on the massagers, but I just keep an extension cord attached to it.
I uploaded a video to show you the functions.  I hope it helps.
I received this at a discount in exchange for my unbiased review which I have honestly given.  Please don't let that deter you  - I truly love this foot massager and do not think the asking retail price is  too much to ask.  I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one for a gift.


The Product:  I purchased this as a gift for my husband who used non-fractionated coconut oil for dry patches on his skin.  He likes the convenient pump and liquid consistency.  I then started using it for make-up removal and then sometimes as a moisturizer.  This oil glides on really well without pulling the skin, especially around the eyes to remove make-up.  With my jojoba oil and rosehip oil I usually need to initially pat these on my skin as they do not glide as well.  I sometimes mix these oils with the fractionated coconut oil.  Alternatively, I sometimes layer the oils, applying the fractionated coconut oil first as a base to help the other oils glide better.  I also use the fractionated coconut oil by itself.  It feels wonderful on the skin and works well with gua sha.  I also apply it to the ends of my hair.  (I know, I have to get my own bottle!)

The Cost:  At first blush, it appears that I can get twice the amount with other vendors for the same price.  However, I did not do an in-depth comparison of the quality of the products.  I saw this product had good reviews, is pure and certified organic, not animal-tested, and supposedly hexane-free; so I wanted to try it.  Also, only a few drops, a slight squirt, is needed to cover the face and neck.

Shipping & Delivery:  I was concerned about spillage during shipping as I had read reviews of spillage issues with various vendors on Amazon.  This (plastic) bottle  was perfectly delivered with no spillage.  It came bubble-wrapped with the top of the bottle sealed and then topped with a screw-on, flip cap.  The pump was packed in the same bubble wrap alongside the bottle.

The Pump:  The pump was super easy to open, the easiest pump I have opened.  (Sometimes it takes some doing to figure out how to get a pump to pop up. ) The pump makes the bottle very convenient to use.  Alternatively, the flip cap the bottle was packed with can be used instead, depending on personal preference.


In the late eighties I had access to very high quality food grade guar gum. The cleanest and purest and for all practical purposes extremely neutral in flavor. Eventually my Rolls Royce guar source dried up, and everything I purchased after that was decidedly NOT neutral in flavor.  Here we are many years later with a new bag of guar gum up on the counter, and very little hope it will be any better than all the others.

Let's give it a shot: A favorite recipe (really a recipe concept) was to create a very stiff whipped cream from nothing more than dry nonfat milk powder, frozen fruit, guar gum, flavor extracts & some sweetener. There were a lot of different variations on this theme, which was always a major hit at many ladies' luncheons.

The mouth feel and textures generated by this concept could be anything from a soft serve ice cream to an unbelievable mountain of whipped cream just as light or as stiff as desired. All from the exact same quantity of starter ingredients. The more it's whipped, the greater the volume achieved. The only difference between two cups of soft serve ice cream or six cups of fluffy whipped cream was the addition of 2 tablespoons COLD water and simply continue whipping for a few minutes longer.

For today's test:
I tossed 1/3 cup dry NONFAT milk powder into the food processor along with a teaspoon of guar, 6 ounces FROZEN peach slices, half a teaspoon each of vanilla & almond extract, and some artificial sweetener. That's all. Flipped on the processor and let her run around 3 minutes This was long enough to dissolve the dry ingredients and allow my guar /frozen fruit/NONFAT milk powder combo -> to do its magic.  AND IT DID. :) Color me a happy camper.

The textures achievable are just great. I give it five stars. Flavor-wise:  The guar taste itself is very mild and completely acceptable.  Four and half stars.


I was lucky to receive a full size tube of Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste- Fresh Clean Mint for free from Smiley 360. I wanted to share my opinion of the product to give insight into how effective it has been for me personally. I am a huge advocate for amazing dental hygiene and strive to always get a thumbs-up at each and every dentist appointment. This toothpaste is actually the multi-tasker of all toothpastes without a doubt. Many toothpastes will claim they can whiten teeth or help with sensitivity or help with tartar or keep your breath fresh and more. This toothpaste does all of these things and exceeded my expectations. I have sensitive teeth and this absolutely worked better than the brand I was using prior to this.  I had no problems eating anything that was too cold at all so it filled my need for sensitivity protection. In my profession I always need to make a great impression and because I smile a lot I value the ability to whiten my teeth with a toothpaste that covers my other needs too. I enjoy my two cups of coffee each day and Crest Pro-Health made it possible that I wouldn't have to worry about any lasting coffee stains on my teeth. The fact that Crest Pro-Health was inspired by dentists just adds another feather to its cap. Ooh and I don't want to forget to mention that it's Triclosan-free. Triclosan is being further reviewed by the FDA because it may actually help make bacterias resistant to antibiotics. It has also been shown to alter hormone regulation in animals. It is not proven to actually be a danger to people at this point but, the FDA is definitely looking into it further. I prefer to avoid products with Triclosan in them just to stay on the safe side. Thank you so much Crest for your awesome multi-tasking Crest Pro-Health. I received this product for free for the purpose of my review and all of my opinions are  100% my own.