I like this sound machine but it doesn't have as many sounds to choose from as others I've used in the past.  For the price, I feel it should have more than 8 choices. The 8 choices it offers are White Noise, Rain, Bird, Brook, Lullaby 1, Lullaby 2, Ocean and Thunderstorm.  I like the choices, but since 2 of them are lullabies, that means only 6 are what I would call white noises.  The thunderstorm choice is my favorite, followed by the rain.  I've always slept better during storms and it's nice to be able to hear one anytime I'd like.  The ocean is also very pleasant and it does remind me of a day at the beach and I also like the brook, but have to admit that it makes me have to go to the bathroom more often.  (Just a heads up lol)  I'm not sure I could sleep to the birds, I associate birds more with waking up I guess, but I do like the sound.  As far as the lullabies go,  they are nice but they are not my cup of tea, although I can see how they might be a good choice for an infant.  The sounds are all very clear and it's easy to tell what they are supposed to be, and the volume can be turned up much louder than I expected.  It actually gets quite loud.  If this was priced a little lower, I would have easily given it 5 stars, but for the price they are asking, I just don't think it competes since it has too few choices compared to others in that price range.<br />I received this DBPOWER White Noise Machine for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion. I do not guarantee a good review. I rely on product reviews myself when shopping and will always give my honest opinion-good or bad. All opinions are based on my experience with the product and yours may differ.


I had a manual pump that was gifted to me when my LO was a couple of days old but I quickly realised it wouldn't be convenient for me. I invested in a set of double wearable pumps, they had plastic-like flanges and weren't very comfortable. Then I got a momcozy pump, I loved the collector cup but I found having to change the setting on two motors individually got to be too much and I found the motors were getting in the way after a while. I found this pump by accident, I was looking for another brand that was recommended to me. And after I read some reviews I decided to give it a go.

First things first, my momcozy cups work with this so I have extra pieces now... yay! Second, 1 motor controls both sides which I find so helpful. I haven't used the highest setting (16) but the fact that I have so many levels is great as I would use my old pumps and have it at max and still not be removing the milk (there was no discomfort on the highest level the suction just wasn't doing it for me). I found that I get the most milk when I leave it in massage mode for 6 minutes and switch to express mode for 4 minutes depending on how my breasts feel I repeat for another 10 minutes (massage mode 6 minutes then express mode 4 minutes).

It was nicely packaged and I like the little box to hold the tubing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone for themself or as a gift. And I would say to play around with the settings. What works for you might not be the "norm" but if it works it works! I first used the auto express mode which is pretty cool and let it run till I felt discomfort and switched to express mode and used the previous level (i.e. level 6 if I felt discomfort at level 7 in auto express mode) then I figured out what worked best for me. I also want to remind any moms feeling discouraged with the pumping or the amount of milk they are producing, that you are doing an amazing job and you are becoming the best parent possible for your child. Keep at it!


I purchased this Salt & Pepper Grinder set because I love to cook and lately I’ve been experimenting with different kinds of Sea Salts. I thought a set of salt grinders where I could have Himalyan Pink Sea Salt in one and French Grey Sea Salt or any of the other sea salts I want to try in another.

The second reason I purchased these grinders is to avoid the mess most grinders leave on counters after you use them. I love how these keep your counters clean because they are inverted. The grinder mechanism is on the top, hidden under the lid (which I think is meant to keep out the moisture too), and you turn them over when you grind your salt or pepper over your food. Such an ingenious design! Really solves the problem, finally.

I was really surprised at how substantial they felt when I took them out of the box. The glass is solid and clearly durable. You can tell they are going to last. They are quite large too. For a normal user who wants to fill the grinders the least amount of ties as possible, these are for you. For me, I change my salts and peppers often, so this did not benefit me as much.

The salts look great in the glass globes too. The color of the stainless steel (which is top notch) compliments the colors of the sea salts in the glass. It all creates a really impressive presentation in my kitchen and on the table. I have received several compliments from those looking at the grinders and those using them.

Speaking of using them, they are super easy to turn. It is effortless to turn and grind the three kinds of sea salts I have used thus far. There is an adjustable grinder mechanism under the lid for those that like coarse or fine grinds of salt or pepper.

After shopping around and searching in the salt and pepper mills and then the grinders I am really pleased with my choice. the Salt and Pepper Grinder Set - Pepper Mill and Salt Mill Set in Brushed Stainless Steel and Glass By Meta73 meets all of my needs and I think it will for you too.


I received one bottle of True Synergy Vitamin D3 to review!  I was very disappointed to learn that this Vitamin D3 is synthetic and synthetic vitamins are not good for the body, so I can not recommend this vitamin d3!  Synthetic sources of vitamin D3 are irradiated ergosterol (yeast) and cholecalciferol.  Cholecalciferol is produced industrially by the irradiation of 7-dehydrocholesterol extracted from lanolin found in sheep's wool. Synthetic Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) causes hypercalcaemia which is defined as abnormally elevated calcium levels in the blood resulting in cardiac arrhythmias, and then death, also because hypercalcaemia through Synthetic Vitamin D3 metabolism causes a Magnesium deficiency in your body.

Other Side Effects of hypercalcaemia include Constipation, Kidney Stones, Flatulence, Stomach Problems, Plaque in Arteries, Risk of Prostate Cancer, Calcium Toxicity, Interactions with Medicines, Dry mouth, confusion, severe fatigue, nausea, digestion problems, dizziness and even seizures.

Vitamin D3 does have powerful health promoting properties. Vitamin D helps to lower inflammation, which could prevent chronic disease and stimulate your immune response system!  Getting enough Vitamin D can help reduce cardiovascular health and body fat.  Having low levels of Vitamin D can increase risk of bladder cancer up to 600 percent!  You could consider that Vitamin D3 is more of a hormone, that a vitamin.  Creighton University School of Medicine conducted a study that revealed that supplementing with Vitamin D and calcium can reduce the risk of cancer by a surprising 77 percent!

With all the research I've done on Vitamin D/D3, it's very impressive on what Vitamin D3 can do for your body.  I take 10,000 IU per day and I wouldn't go a day without it!  Vitamin D3 is a vitamin that everybody should include in their daily regimen.  I'm very impressed with what Vitamin D3 can do for the body and I would highly recommend it, but it MUST NOT BE A SYNTHETIC VITAMIN D3!  If by taking Vitamin D3 can help reduce all these risks, don't you think it's worth it?


I like this mask. While a gaiter is my favorite, there are times when gaiters are not appropriate or it is too hot to use them.  My biggest complaint about masks, besides my glasses fogging, are feeling like the straps are going to pull my ears off.  Then the third most annoying thing is where do you put them when they are not on.  I used my center console in my car for a while, but that just means 80% of the time I was walking back to my car when I remembered that I needed a mask. I thought about my pocket, but don’t really want to breathe through pocket litter residue.  It wasn’t until I saw a football game and the coaching staff had masks with a “croakie” for lack of a better term.  Because I do have a large head, I bought the XL’s.
The way this mask works is that the neck and ear pieces are connected.  The mask and keeper can be pulled over any head or hair style without a lot of fuss.  Then when you are ready to put the mask on you grab the keeper and get some slack which goes behind the ears, tug the keeper til it’s tight and mask is in place.
In all this mask, has the tapered cut at the nose and plenty of coverage.  If there is one flaw it is that it never seems tight enough.  It doesn’t fall off or anything, but it feels like it might.  While this is slightly annoying, have the mask hanging around your neck, always ready to use makes up for the fit.  If you wear glasses, there is enough fabric that you can bring it up over your nose and then let your glasses sit on the fabric.  This does two things- eliminates fogging and helps you feel like the mask is snug.
If you have a large head, can’t keep up with or forget your mask, then I highly recommend this style of mask.  I have not tried others like this, so the 4 may be unfair.  I just think the construction could be improved upon slightly and make the perfect mask - if there is such a thing.


I’ve bought two of these so far. By far the best deal on Amazon for light output per $. The actual energy draw is 98-99 Watts from the wall.  The RED LEDS draw about 65Watts and the IR 33 Watts. These LEDS are BRIGHT, efficient and the beam is tightly focused as each light uses 60 Lenses with 120 total LEDS .  You could mount two of these from a 8 foot ceiling and each beam would be a about 2 feet by 3.5 feet at beam height so you could make 2 x 7 foot pattern on your bed to lay under with almost no spillover. The beam is very collimated compared to my other RED/IR lights.

These units come with a nice stainless door holder, a rope and pulley and a 4 point stainless steel wire that allows it to be hung vertically from the celling. They do have a very quite fan, they do get nice and warm but not too hot. The only time they would get too hot is if you block the fan opening! The temp is perfect for me as I place these against my skin and they warm you up without getting too hot even after 30 minutes of use. These have digital timers that can be set from 5-30 minutes. The construction is pretty solid. The electronics layout is VERY good.

 The only fault I found is the grounding isolation. It works perfectly if you use the Grounded 3 wire plug. If you use two units and don’t have a properly grounded extension cord about 50 volts will flow between the two units and it’s enough to feel it if your touching both units at the same time. The cases of these are grounded so as long as you have a grounded outlet the voltage will be zero.

If you're curious how these stack up to the high end Joovv Red Light Therapy devices. The Joovv mini draws 105Watts from the wall and Costs $895. This one draws 98 Watts and is 1/6th the price. The LEDS are actually lightly brighter than the Joovv mini. I own a integrating photometric sphere and some lux meters that are capable of measuring RED and IR wavelengths. I would say these are the perfect alternatives to the  Joovv’s if your on a budget as they are about 6 times cheaper per lumen of light.


I was looking for something to basically push the water around in my bathtub and maybe help the bubble bath stay bubbly.  It doesn't say anywhere that I shouldn't use it in a bubble bath so I tried it.  It moves the water around and is relatively quiet compared to an actually spa tub.  Be warned though, this isn't a powerful jet that is going to massage your back or anything.  It just bubbles the water around the tub in a gentle motion.  For $40-$50 bucks, I love it.

One design flaw I found is that the suction cups are spaced too close together and are difficult to mount without them overlapping.  One of them fell off but was easy to reattach.  There is a push lock that holds the cups in place meaning in the future, I can probably replace the cups if they wear out.

My biggest concern was safety.  I didn't want to electrocute myself in the bathtub with this thing so I read up on this product before trying it out.  The device plugs into a transformer that reduces the voltage to only 12 volts so even if the entire device falls into the water, it isn't going to hurt you.  Also, the device is capable of being submerged momentarily in case it falls into the water.  The instructions say to pull it out and let the water drip out before remounting and turning back on.  It's that simple.  It suggests to hang the device out to dry for 24 hours if it gets submerged for longer than 5 minutes but since you aren't supposed to leave this item unattended, that shouldn't be an issue.  I feel this product is very safe.

As I mentioned above, I used this to try and keep my bubble bath bubbly and it worked!  I wondered how much it was helping and decided to test it by turning it on after letting the bubbles break down. Within a few minutes I saw impressive amounts of suds starting to mound up again.

Remember, it just pushes water around and makes bubbles.  If you want real bath jets, you need a professional spa tub.  As long as you manage your expectations, you will like this little spa jet.


12/24/2019 UPDATE: After just 10 minutes of using this gamma brainwave entrainment device, my tinnitus (which I have had for years, but which has never been a bother) was amplified ten fold to the point where it is distressing and headache inducing and has already prevented me from sleeping a night.  The product comes with disclaimers warning against seizures for those who are prone (I am not), but there is no warning about tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and so I feel compelled to issue one here should anyone else be subject to this symptom.  I'm worried enough about it that I've already booked an appointment with a neurologist to get a brain map done in hopes of finding a countervailing frequency that can remedy this awful ringing in my head.  I noticed this effect almost immediately and should have heeded it; should this happen to you, do yourself a favor and discontinue use at once!

On top of this, the charging cable has a short in it and the unit cannot be reliably charged, so I am returning it based on this alone.  If only that were my only issue!  Be forewarned.

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I suppose this does what it says it will do: it plays an audible tone (maybe 1khz?) pulsing at 40 cycles per second.  It looks like a tiny (one inch square) ipod player, replete with standard headphone jack, usb micro port, and a mini SD card.  For some reason, they include ear buds with the unit; I'd have preferred they saved the money on the buds (which are common enough) and spent a bit more on the quality of the unit.  I'm tempted to see if I can transfer whatever audio file is on the SD card to my phone.  Or just download a binaural brain app that will play the same cycles... but typically, a gamma wave of 40 hz is inaudible.  I'm assuming the 1khz tone cycled 40 times per second matches what was performed in the gamma wave entrainment studies.

I plan to use this nightly along with the 40hz lights to see if it has any noticeable affect on my cognitive state.  Time will tell.


[[VIDEOID:8ea5dfaa166848a736fa1f56072ca2a0]] When I was told of the opportunity to review this Hoover robotic vacuum, I was very excited.  I had wanted a robot helper around the house while I was at, and I had high hopes that the machine would eliminate or at least reduce the frequency with which I had to vacuum the house manually. Unfortunately this unit suffers in a number of areas: set up was not as intuitive as it should be, the Bluetooth connection worked only sporadically, and worst of all the device was completely unable to navigate over area rugs and easily became hung up on objects.

The quick start guide on the box seems deceptively simple. Simply find an open stretch of wall for the charging base, turn the unit on, and let it charge till ready.  The blinking light indicates charging...until it stops blinking. Powering it on resulted in the unit backing up, beeping, and returning to the base to charge. Sometimes pressing the top power button results in a squawking beep and refusal to move. After much trial and error, the unit did start vacuuming on its own.

I had hoped the Bluetooth connection would help with the lack of feedback from the unit itself.  However the Hoover app doesn't seem to work well. I selected the model, and the app searches for nearby robots....and searches...and searches... The Hoover app did not find the robot most of the time.

These little inconveniences could be overlooked if the robot worked when it got going.  Unfortunately the area rugs for certain parts of my hardwood floors were insurmountable objects.  Worse, the little robot would get part way onto the rug and become stuck rather that backing up or realizing it couldn't mount the rug. Manually placing the robot on the carpet, the robot will vacuum; however, it becomes easily stuck on furniture.

At this point I have to give this unit a 2-star rating: I don't like it.  If I wanted someone to refuse to vacuum and squawk at me when I ask it to work, I'd try to make the kids vacuum.


As far as face cleaners go, this is okay.
First off, it comes with a body attachment and a lot of different heads, which is very nice. It also comes with a pink carrying bag. This was a great thought and is very appreciated even though it isn't the most attractive bag I've ever seen.
At first I was immediately disappointed with the product. The battery cover is difficult to open, and the head really isn't that strong. It seems like with any pressure at all it will stop rotating. I can't use this on my body with the wider body-brush attachment because of this. It just doesn't seem like it does much. The 'makeup' pad I tried out and just felt very weird, lol. I'm not a fan but maybe someone else would enjoy putting on/taking off makeup that way. The exfoliating head will MESS YOU UP. It doesn't play around and you don't need much pressure to get that to work on your skin. It feels like sandpaper being rubbed all over.  Using it lightly is really recommended, especially on areas with thinner skin. The massage head with the rollers is the most 100% useless one. Like I said before, pretty much any pressure makes the head stop rotating. So if you try to use the massage head, it just will sit there. You might as well just take it in your had and rub it on yourself. The main head (for me), the actual facial cleaning one, is overall decent. I feel it does alright and, after a bit of trial and error, have found a balanced routine and end up enjoying the product.
Overall, I'm sure there are better ones out there but this is a pretty good starter kit.

EDIT: I was contacted by the company and they were extremely nice. They said they would make it so that the next 'batch' will have more of a resistance and won't stop working under so little pressure. They also are sending me a set of replacement heads, which is very sweet. Really great company!


Just got it in and unpacked. The good news, well, there's lots: the build really exceeds my expectations, as does the design. I think in terms of the thought that went into design and the care into the build, this table is a BARGAIN!. I just had a massage today and I WISH her table had an adjustable head cradle like this one! I feel quite uncomfortable unless I can tilt the cradle down a bit, and it's nothing to accomplish that on this one. The table is also quite attractive in a no-nonsense kind of way. The blue padded top is a might bit clinical, but that is offset by the very nice wooden legs.

This is a very strong table! I weight 260, and when I get on this thing it doesn't budge a bit! Solid as a rock!

The 'extras'? Well, I haven't listened to the music yet. The bolster is functional, covered by the same blue stuff as the cradle and the table. It's not PVC, but it's PVC-like, or Naugahyde-like. Stinks a bit - but I'm sure that'll dissipate after a few days of airing out. The carrying bag is very basic canvas, with outside pockets. Nothing special. However, the cradle can fit inside the table when it's folded. Not sure about the bolster.

The bad news? Heavy! This thing is a beast! They say 35 LBS. Well, maybe. I haven't weighed it, but it's heavy. So, if you work out of one or two offices, or out of your house, this table is a great bargain and seems built to give years and years and years of service (and comes with a lifetime warrantee). But if you travel to massage/therapy gigs, I wouldn't advise this table unless you want transporting it to be part of your workout regimen. Sure you can pack it in the bag and sling the strap over your shoulder - and your shoulder and neck will let you know after you've walked a block or two. You don't want to need a massage after giving one, so don't use this as your travel table.

But what intelligent design and kick-ass construction. It will last, and two elephants could probably mate on top of it without making a squeak (well, the elephants might, but not the table!)


I already own 2 clarisonics and am not ready to fork out another $100 for a Foreo, so after looking around in the knock-off fields I decided to give this one a try, which had 9 reviews when I ordered and that is too few to be reliable even if it's all 5 star reviews. I have enough experiences with both genuine name brands and knock-offs and honestly i'd not expect them to perform at same level. It's a matter of reaching the right balance in terms of value. Say if a knock-off performs at 60% of the brand name product but only cost 1/3 or less of the latter, I would call it a good buy. Since I am used to clarisonic cleaning, this facial cleanser was way too gentle/soft for me when i tried the first time, I was convinced that this was useless and i was gonna return it, but then once i finished washing my face with it, I had to say it definitely felt much cleaner than a simple towel wash! So it was doing some sonic cleansing job after all even though the vibration was very mild comparing to Clarisonic. The weak link of this product is its charging base. Even after a few days of using it a couple of times a day between washing and massaging, the unit would only charge for one minute and then stop charging. I contacted the customer service, who is very responsive and told me that the product arrives charged and the charging indicator light will turn off when it's fully charged. So it's a bit hard to tell if my unit has a defective charging base and will find out if it holds a steady charge once its power significantly drained. Also it takes some practice/nudging to find a secure charging contact point with the charging base, the unit is probably not waterproof but water resistant as it's not seamless, there is a fine slit line at the bottom. I think it's safe to use in the shower but as instructed do not soak in water. All in all, this is a good product if the charging base turns out okay which I will update in due time. I wouldn't know if it performs just as well as a genuine Foreo as I don't own a Foreo but it does complement with Clarisonic brush which is not meant to use daily.


thinkECO pads are my first experience with cloth, reusable menstrual pads. I am impressed with the product and grateful that I made this investment. The bottom line of this review: these pads are comfortable, absorbent, and discreet. Caring for them does take additional effort, but is worth it to preserve the quality of the pads. (I'll detail my care steps below.)

Prior to using thinkECO, I almost exclusively used Always brand ultra thin or infinity pads. I first purchased the thinkECO day pad three-pack to "test them out." After using them (in conjunction with my remaining disposable pads) for two cycles, I decided to invest in a "set." I was impressed with their performance and the fact that I did not notice I was wearing the pads. They are very absorbent, yet thin enough that they do not bunch-up. I purchased a set of 5 liners, 3 day pads, 5 day pad plus, 3 night pads, and 3 night pad plus. My periods are typically 5-7 days, with 2-3 days of heavy bleeding. So far this has been the right amount of pads for my need. If you use Always ultra thin pads, I would compare the the thinkECO to these sizes: Pink (slender) and Yellow (1) - day pad, Green (2) and Blue (3) - day pad plus, Orange (4) - night pad, and Purple (5) - night pad plus.

READ THE CARE INSTRUCTIONS. I read some reviews prior to purchasing that individuals were upset because the pads shrank in the dryer. The instructions plainly state this may happen. Make sure you let them AIR DRY, every time. I washed all of my pads in cold water with a fragrance-free detergent on the delicate cycle and let them air dry prior to wearing. When actually using the pads, I rinse them in cold water after wearing, then put them in a glass soaking pail with cold water and Borax. This water does get a bit stinky, so I change it out at least every-other day. When my period is done, I dump all of the pads and the dirty water in the washing machine and run a cold, delicate cycle with Borax and detergent. After washing, I stretch them (they don't need much, but pull length- and width-wise) and put them on a drying rack.


I had been using 4x/day (28 box sorter trays) two of them to sort out my pills for 4 weeks at a time. But my trays were wearing out after several years of use and I decided to give this a try.  I like the small daily “pods” of am/pm.  One thing I really like is I don’t have to fish the tiny pills out of the container, I can just pour them all directly in my mouth, something that’s not really possible with even the weekly sorters.  Having them as individual days also allows you to customize your sorter. Here’s my best tips.

Pick a day of the week that you’d like to start on. I like to refill on Sunday night so I start my month with the 1st Monday of the month. (See photo of June 2019 starting on Monday the 3rd.)

Label the days of the week along the edge of the white tray.

Since the white tray the daily boxes sit in 8 across and only 4 rows, every month but February will leave you with pods that need to go in the 8th slot.  I have them running back up the side with the smiley extras box at the top.  If it’s only a 30 day month I put the 31 upside down before the smiley box. (See photo)

Decide on how you want to deal with the daily boxes when you’ve taken that days meds. I have tried 2 ways. The first was to turn the box over so the date no longer showed so I knew my next box was the next one with a date showing.  The method I ended up with was putting the empties in basket I keep all my bottles in. Makes it easier to tell on a pre-coffee morning with no glasses on.

I hope this helps you!  My cat apparently thought so too when she decided to lay down in the middle of my shot.  Oh and I’m not missing a box it was out of the frame, probably under the cat.


I live in a ground floor apartment in Chicago, the largest city within the Arctic Circle (it dips down to cover this part of the Great Lakes area), so I bought this lamp to help me wake up in my bedroom, where the sun does not shine. For that purpose it's been pretty great. It's designed to simulate dawn over a thirty-minute period - so if you set your alarm at 7:15 it will switch on to a dim setting at 6:45 and gradually increase to full power.

The first few weeks this was maybe over-effective - I would wake up 10 to 15 minutes into the simulated dawn. But even though I didn't get those extra 20 minutes of sleep, I did find it easier to get out of bed. It's a much more natural way to rouse than an alarm clock, and that's what I was looking for. I do think my body has started adjusting from that honeymoon period, but it's still nice to feel like I'm easing out of sleep, not jolting.

Several reviewers have commented on the poor interface and complexity of programming the lamp, but I don't find it too bothersome. Yes, it is more complicated than it probably needs to be - and if that's going to frustrate you, you may want to go in another direction. (I'm flashing back now to the early 2000s, when I futilely wrote out instructions for my parents explaining why changing the channel on the TV set was not the same as changing the channel on the digital cable box.) More irksome have been the repeated emails soliciting a review of this product - but here I am, so I guess that (like the lamp) served its purpose.

In the end, I award 4 stars because this really is the best tool I've found for waking up in a city whose winter rivals Westeros in length and intensity.  Oh, also the "night" setting makes for a nice, gentle reading lamp. It's not a perfect score because it's not perfect: as you can see it's not going to be the most attractive light fixture in your domicile. And the array of tiny LED bulbs can seem a bit institutional. But it is an incredibly useful tool, and sturdy enough that my roommate's undisciplined cats don't knock it off the window sill.


I ordered this kit for myself and also my spouse. I needed some good stretching workouts without all the yoga; I have some issues with my knees he is getting some back issues. The first tape for the back was really good because the instructor does go over the muscles and how to strengthen them and I loved the way she mentioned to do some exercises before the others. I will follow the exercises in a sequence. I only gave the four stars because the arm stretches. I did not have a wall to do them on and wished some stretches were shown that you could do without a wall. I found a wall downstair and the stretches really do open up. I even did the side stretch correctly and one shoulder was higher than the other. I reviewed the core tonight and found that there is a way to exercise the core and not to use the transverse abdominal muscle and overwork it. I was so glad to have this information correctly, as I was tired of the Y because I was getting so many instructors that did not know how to accurately stretch the body, and ligaments, I know enough about YOGA to know that they were not doing a good sequence flow, and was just doing what they felt like doing. Lie swinging a kettle ball all around.  So I dropped out and found these tapes, will work with these at home. Now I understand how I can hold in my gut 24/7 like their name states.
  Also, many of my hubby yoga instructors tend to not do poses correctly and do not explain them correctly, I actually learned some new tools, that I will remember like not over flexing the torso area when doing the cat pose. These tapes will teach some things to make a pilates or yoga session more successful.
The tapes have some lessons and instructions, and then the workouts. I would recommend this tape for anyone who needs to learn and understand proper form and function of the joints and ligaments. It is not a high impact workout. It seems slow, but the workout is about 30 minutes for each tape. And it is relaxing enough, you could use the tape as a stress reduction session. I would like to see an advanced tape putting a total body package workout together so that I can have a total body stretch tape at home.


This little wonderment has saved me about $30K because I did not have to purchase a new vehicle.  Let me explain. I have a 2012 Honda Accord Coupe that I really love; it has currently a little less than. 30,000 miles. The only problem with the car is that the driver's seat is uncomfortable. Lower back and leg pain would set in typically after about 20 minutes of driving, and I was on the verge of trading in the car for an SUV at a substantial loss. That prospect did not make me happy. As a last ditch effort, I purchased the Tush Cush with the hope that it would solve my problem. Well, "mission accomplished."

First, the product takes the pressure off of your tail bone by allowing it to float ... The hole in the back of the product that you see in the photo is the key here, and it is quite effective at reducing pain. Second, the product is a wedge that forces your body into a correct seating posture. Again, this helps to reduce or eliminate pain. Also, I found that moving my seat back a bit so that my knees were not bent excessively helped a lot, and changing the angle of my seat from a vertical 90 degrees to a small incline of between 100 and 110 degrees provided much more comfort. Of course, I had tried these methods previously to no avail, but when they were implemented in conjunction with the Tush Cush, the result was quite effective.

This product really works and I am thankful I found it ...my bank account is ecstatic as well. So, if you are at your wits end because of back pain from driving, and are considering getting rid of your vehicle because of it, I recommend that you try the Tush Cush before taking such drastic action. You may just save yourself a huge chunk of change. Also, make sure you get the 16"x13" version as it fits most bucket seats perfectly; it's almost as if the product was made specifically for my car.


This kit definitely exceeded my expectations. In this price range, I was expecting flimsy. That is definitely not what I got.

Cuffs- Hand and ankle cuffs were thicker than expected with sturdier rings than more expensive items bought at a physical store.

Ball gag- Sturdier plastic than the one I have from a previous purchase. That one would bend when squeezed, it was roughly the consistency of a ping pong ball, this one is a harder plastic that does not bend.

Collar - A little tall for my use. Thick and sturdy like the rest of the set. The lining on the inside was soft and made it more comfortable.

Paddle- A little harsher than I was expecting. It has a spine built into it to improve it's sturdiness and it is effective.

Whip - Not as strong as I would have expected, given the quality of this set. Not useless, just not the same quality.

Nipple clamps - I was surprised to find that these were the more comfy adjustable type. Non-adjustables are just too painful to wear and I expected these to be a useless item for me.

Eye mask - Pass. This one is cheap and flimsy feeling. Does not block vision and is uncomfortable. This is where I removed a half star.

Leash - Pass. This is the worst piece in the kit. A small piece of (vinyl?) that can not be used. This is where I removed a half star.

Feather tickler - Meh, not my thing. Came with the kit. Seems to be decent quality, but not really sure what the purpose is here.

Over all, I was surprised and pleased with this kit. This is perfect for someone just starting out and not wanting to invest a lot of money before learning what they are into. The smell is atrocious when it first comes out of the box, but that is to be expected. Would definitely recommend/ purchase again. I did receive this product at a reduced, but not free, price to offer my honest review.


Nice, easier to control than a back brush, and gentler on the skin as well.  I used it two places I can't reach easily, my lower legs and my lower back area.  I was without a shower for several months while they worked to convert my bathtub into one.  I can't step over a tub wall without extreme difficulty, and getting out of a tub is near impossible so I don't take baths.  This is easy to pass between hands with the dual handles and move in a back and forth scrubbing motion.  There are two grades of bristles, some silicon mini nubs that are very very soft, and some stiffer larger nubs for an exfoliate action.

My lower leg skin on my shins started to flake off like shedding a snake skin.  After a few showers unable to reach there I was peeling off pieces of dried skin about the size of a quarter.  I poured on some body wash with the stiffer nubs and used this to shave off the rest of the dead skin.  It did a nice job, my skin in sensitive there, most of the brushed I have will irritate that area rather than exfoliate.  It reaches the small of my back rather well, an seems to allow enough body wash to lather up the area to clean properly.  I don't have anyone to help me wash my back so this is a nice tool for the bath or shower.  It's a little trickier to get the top of the back I have to use on cross angles to do that, but it's still works.  I could use this at closer to 35 inches instead of the 29, but it's better than some of the sorter, rough brushes I've used.  I get some cramping when trying to reach over the back to scrub the lower area with a brush, and there is no problem with this.  The handles make it easy to hang on a hook when not in use and the light weight does not unbalance my shampoo caddy I have on the fixed shower head.  Recommended.


So far I love it. Haven't actually gone "on the road" yet, just around my parking lot. It is still too cold. BUT one thing you NEED to know: It has a hand brake, it works fine, it does NOT have electromagnetic brake that engages like other mobility scooters. When you stop the throttle, it doesn't stop unless you use the hand brake. Disconcerting the first time and it is something I'll have to learn. All my other scooters stopped. Learning curve at 68 lol. I LOVE that it folds up and stands on end for storing it in the house. This can not be beat! All the others I had were just a big THUMB in my living room. Not this one! You can not beat the mileage on this scooter compared to ANY other scooter that isn't the size of a small car. I will update this review when I start my travels. IF the darn weather will get on my side!<br />EDIT AFTER SCOOTING: Pros: it does go and fast when needed for crossing streets or getting up hills. Very responsive.  Cons: Be aware that there is springs on the front wheel (why is beyond me) but there is nothing on the rear. The seat is ultra flat and ultra hard. No dip at all to keep your but centered if you go over areas like uneven sidewalk or the dreaded dips for rain drainage. VERY jolting. I was thrilled that this scooter I could use on sidewalks and not have to worry about no curb cut outs for handicapped people since I could get off, grab the front bar, turn it around and roll it off and cross the street and pop it back up. I'm fairly sure I will have to go back to driving alleys. Really bummed at this. Some kind of spring or even a seat that gives would have made this scooter so much better. I'm 133lbs so not really a light weight at 4'9" and when I go over things that make the scooter jolt I'm bouncing all over the seat and have to constantly reposition. Other than those cons, I love it more than any of the other 8 scooters I've had over the years. I'll update if I come up with more to say  :D


June 1, 2016 - I took these for the first time yesterday and about 2 hours later I was terribly ill! All told I experienced almost 8 hours of debilitating food poisoning symptoms. I probably should have gone to the ER after my 9th round of vomiting and my 4th round of diarrhea but I persevered. I drank a bottle of Pedialyte, and eventually felt better. I usually pay close attention to product reviews but these vitamins came so highly recommended everywhere (including Amazon) that I didn't bat an eyelash purchasing two bottles! I feel awful today - still fighting my way back from extreme dehydration. This was by far the worst experience of my life. I am very rarely sick, very very rarely vomit (last time was well over a year ago)... I don't know what else there is to say. Now, having read the negative reviews ont he other page, I feel like I epically failed. I can't even imagine what I would have gone through if I had taken the recommended dosage. I only took 2 capsules because I didn't want to take more than 400 mcg of Folic Acid. This page is VERY DECEIVING!!! Today I went searching for better information and the other amazon product page has much more informative reviews. Major quality control issues. Who knows what is actually in these capsules?! I read one review about a chemical smell - and mine smell awful. I thought it was just the kelp ingredient emitting an odour to which I'm not accustomed. Now I think it really is just a major flaw in the production. Check out the other page for these multivitamins please and make a fully informed purchase. I fully regret buying these.

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I've used this phone for about a month now and I think it's going to be a great purchase.  I had an old GE amplified phone that was inadequate for my hearing.  I guess it amplified the volume by maybe x2.  Also, it had some features that I rarely used.  As my hearing got worse I decided to get a new phone.  I selected the PhoneMax because it had a standard ringer as an option - I learned by reading other reviews that the Clarity phones (the other option I was considering) only had an amplified ringer (i.e. loud).  The phone seemed to have the big feature I needed - more volume.  It does have a lot more volume.  One possible caution: I think the advertisements say it's got 40 dB amplification, open the users manual and it says 25 dB (as I recall).  I don't think the phone delivers 42 dB amplification, but it probably can deliver at least 10 dB and possibly 25 dB - it probably has more than enough for you unless you really, really, really have a hearing problem - I wear hearing aids when I have to, but most of the time I can get by without them, and the phone can supply very much more volume (x10) than I need if I turn the volume all the way up.  One other feature is that it amplifies the high frequencies more than the low, so voices sound different on the phone - but you'll likely still be able to recognize who you're talking to.  The ringer has 3 levels, off, lo, hi, and also 3 tones (I, II, & III).  The volume control is a simple analog rotary dial on the front of the phone - easy to access and easy to change.  The phone, and all comparable amplified phones, were kind of costly, in my opinion; on the other hand I think I'll get good use from it for at least 10 years - maybe longer.  I recommend it.  Not a lot of bells and whistles, just what you need.


I did not know my body needed magnesium and this product was great. First,  it came in liquid form made me buy it immediately. I am so tired if taking pills. Second, the strawberry smell is wonderful. I always put it in my water, which was surprisingly that it had no better after taste. I did wanted to try it by putting it under my tongue but never got a chance before I ran out of it. When I received these magnesium liquid drops, the smell of strawberry hit your nose immediately. Even though some of the valves was broken when I received mine. So what I did with the broken valve I put all (3) in a water bottle and drank it. Let me tell you when they say it makes your body reli into a sleep mode it does (no lie). I took it and went to work on the night shift, around<br />10pm or 11pm I started to feel the effects of this drops. My body got in a sleepy relax mode and all I wanted to do was sleep (hard). I had to fight with all my might not to sleep at work, so 4 hour it was time to go home n was so glad. I got right to bed because I could not fight the sleep anymore.  And the rest I am harping on sleep so much is because lately I could not do a full night of sleep without waking up around 2 or 3am and stay up. When I started taking these liquid magnesium drops, I got a full night of sleep and felt great in the morning. So it is true that it will make your body rest. I am all out n about to order some more drops. These magnesium drops have great benefits with the plus of other bathroom usage ( wink, wink).  You can put in your coffee, water, salad, shakes or just taking it alone. I have tried it in water, salad n coffee. This time when I take I will try it alone ( pouring it in my mouth). I say give this product a chance and I promise you will not be disappointed.


I was desperately looking for a drill bit to drill two-inch holes in hard ground. Not for planting bulbs, but for putting down 2x2 stakes for sign posts. I wasn't even sure such a product existed. I looked at all the hardware stores, and most didn't have a clue what I was talking about. Finally, one guy said, yeah, it's called a "bulb auger", but we don't carry it. So then I called around to the lawn and garden stores, and none of them had it either. In desperation, I checked on Amazon, and there it was! And at a decent price, too. I must have drilled 200 holes in hard-packed dirt with it over the first week I had it, and it performed amazingly. The cutting edge was dulled and worn down after all this drilling, but no more than I would expect after the workout I put it through. But it still drills great.

If you do buy this, take my advice on how to use it. This bit just cuts through the dirt, in a spiral pattern, and the dirt between the spirals remains undisturbed. So, every 3-4 inches, you need to pull up on the bit, while continuing to drill, to loosen and remove the dirt you've already drilled through. If you don't, you won't have a whole at all, but an 18-inch-deep spiral cut in the ground. And if the ground is hard enough, then eventually the blade will stop cutting, and the chuck will keep turning, but instead of the bit turning, the drill will twist around, and might break your wrist, or the handle might hit you in a place you don't want to be hit. So drill a few inches, then pull up, then repeat until the desired depth is achieved.

Also, be careful if drilling in an area with a lot of roots. It WILL drill through roots, not like dirt, but it will go through them. If you hit one, just keep applying light pressure, and the blade will whittle away at the wood of the root until you're through it. Be extra careful of the blade getting stuck on roots. And note that this really dulls the cutting edge, as do rocks. But even when it's dull, this tool easily chops through the hardest of ground.


[[VIDEOID:6dcf6a16803d322cb0ab17628a869f32]] I am 72 and am not prone to getting zits or blackheads, but I developed a couple of blackheads from facial products I was using. Since trying to squeeze them out can be painful, I decided to look for an alternate less painful way to remove them. I was attracted to this blackhead remover because it is rechargeable and has options for suction speeds. I also liked the different heads that come with the unit that can be useful for different applications.

Since I am a first-time user of this type of product, I decided to read the user instructions so that I didn't damage my skin. The first problem that I encountered was that the user instructions are microscopic. I couldn't read them even with a magnifying glass. I tried scanning them into my computer to enlarge them, but they still were not legible. After contacting the seller about this problem, they did send me a .PDF that still needed to be enlarged to be legible. Prior to getting the legible instructions, I tried winging it, and ended up with a big red mark on my face that took two weeks to go away.

After the red marks healed, I tried it again per the instructions, and was able to remove the couple of blackheads that I had. The other problems that I had with the instructions is that they mention the supplied filters should be changed periodically, but they don't say where they go or how to install them. I found out how to do this from the reviews of a similar product. There are also rubber gaskets included, but I still don't know where these go or how they are used. Although the instructions describe the four suction cones, they do not offer suggested uses for each. This information would also be very useful for the user.

Other than the user instructions that leave much to be desired, I would give this product a 5 star rating, but I feel the poor and tiny user instructions may cause someone to do damage to their skin as I did.


Homesprit Strap Extender 12 PCS Reusable 3D Face Nose Mouth Bracket to Increase Space and 50 PCS Adjustable Strap Extender Non-Slip Ear Saver Strap Extension Ear Hook

Nobody likes wearing masks.  They're either too loose, or they press uncomfortably against the face and get all sweaty over time.  This right here is the solution to those problems.

Since the start of the pandemic, I have gotten all kinds of masks.  These are most beneficial for masks that are a bit loose because they take up some of the room and make them much less likely to fall down.  I am not able to use them on tighter masks because the masks smash the bracket against my face, but that makes sense.  With the right size mask, these are perfect.

Pros:
- They keep masks from touching my face.  It makes wearing a mask for longer than a few minutes much more comfortable.
- They have made masks that were too large usable.  I have masks that have gotten no use because they were too large, but now I can use them comfortably.
- One frustrating aspect of masks is how they act with facial hair.  Facial hair pulls masks down when talking.  These brackets keep that from happening.
- In addition to the 12 brackets, they include a bunch of strap extenders and a couple of lanyards.  The lanyards can be used to keep track of masks or glasses and are very useful.

For the price, this is a complete win.

Cons:
- When used with a mask that's regularly tight, the brackets can leave facial marks if they're worn too long.  It's kind of like bedhead, but for the face.  The marks go away pretty quickly.

Unknowns:
- Each bracket has a clip on the left and right sides.  I cannot figure out what it is for.  It doesn't affect anything, but I am curious about it.

For the price, this is a complete win.  There are enough brackets and strap extenders for a large family.


Price is very comparable to other one-use-at-a-time-type water flossers. The thing I like most about this handheld is the ability to clean the water reservoir. I have another water flosser and is it is an all-in-one design and there really is no way to clean the water reservoir and I find that gross. This one comes right off for easy cleaning and seems a whole lot more hygienic to me.

It is a bit bulkier then the other hand held that I have, and what I mean by handheld is all in one device, no reservoir sitting on your sink. It is bigger around but I like the fact that the wand on top folds down because when I travel with my other handheld water flosser I always feared breaking off the tip during travel.

I have used this water flosser 13 times and it is just starting to act like it should be charged. It's a bit sluggish and sputters now and then so I will probably charge it after the 14th or 15th time. It has two speeds, the gentler for beginners, and the high for experienced water flosser users. You can really hurt your gums if they aren't used to this type of cleaning.

The water reservoir has a max fill line on it, but the fill line is marked too high. If you actually put that much water in it and then try to attach it to the device, water will spurt out of the top of the reservoir and maybe even shoot out of the tip. So just be cautious about that and don't say I did not warn you! This is a quick fix so I hope the manufacturer will adjust the water line max mark.

I added several pictures so you can see what the product looks like right out of the package. It came in gift box packaging which I think is pretty cool when it's something available on Amazon. If you buy it for somebody else it's like it's already gift-wrapped and you don't have to pay Amazon to do it! Score!

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Cupider adjustable metal nipple clamps for beginners, made in China, is an adult sex toy designed to stimulate the nipples.  The metal clips have teeth, but are covered with a removable smooth plastic sleeve.  Each clamp has a screw to adjust the gap from nothing to 3/8 inch.  The clamps are connected by a metal chain which can provide additional opportunities.

In my experience, there are those whose nipples are extremely receptive to play to others who get nothing out of it.  I’m somewhere in between.  I enjoy nipple stimulation, and it’s a turn on.  Nipple play isn’t going to get me hard, but can definitely push me into orgasm during sex.

These nipple clamps are great for beginners.  Those new to nipple clamps may find them overwhelming.  However the adjustment screw can be used to start off with an acceptable level of pressure.  When the nipples have adapted, the screws can be adjusted to add more pressure. Repeat the process until the screws are fully disengaged.  The pressure can be backed off and reapplied as desired as well.

The weight of the chain will lightly pull and tug as it moves, providing subtle sensation. That sensation can be increased by pulling and tugging on the chain.  Additionally small weights can be hung from the chain.  Adding too much weight may pull the clamps off the nipples due to the smooth plastic sleeves, especially if lube gets on the nipples.

The Cupider adjustable metal nipple clamps are a great way to explore what nipple play can do for you.  Even an experienced player can find enjoyment in these nipple clamps.  I have purchased several similar nipple clamps over the years to use on others and myself.  I recommend these Cupider clamps, provided to me in exchange for an honest review, for beginners and experienced players alike.

PROS:
Great for beginners
Adjustable screws
Good value at the current price
Fun sex toy

CONS:
May slide off nipples
Unbelievable list price


Years ago, I had someone extol the virtues of wheatgrass to me. I was a bit skeptical, because I thought it smelled kind of funny, and I was somewhat squeamish about adding something so green to my food and drink. However, given the opportunity to try it for free, I thought I'd give it a shot.

This Super Organics Organic Wheatgrass Powder makes it easy to get my greens. It is organic, non-GMO, vegan and packed with powerful nutrients. One serving (less than a teaspoon) of this powder contains 89% of an adult's daily recommended amount of Vitamin C, 77% Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), 42% Thiamin (B1) and significant amounts of 4 other vitamins. It's easy to digest. It doesn't taste or smell nearly as strong as I would have thought, and as long as you put it in something that is brightly colored, it doesn't make it look strange.

I figured that, since wheatgrass is made of the green stalks of young wheat, that people with gluten intolerance would not be able to consume it. However, when I checked online, I read that wheat- and barley-grass both lack the protein that makes people with gluten allergies sick. Check with your doctor to be sure, but I think it's safe.

This powder is very fine and is packed in a resealable pouch that stands up on your shelf. It comes with a cute little scoop for measuring. It does not need to be refrigerated, but should be stored in a cool, dry place.

If you are looking for a healthy super-food with a lot of nutrition in a small amount, this is a good choice. You can add it to smoothies, like I did, or make a "wheatgrass shot" with one scoop of powder to 2 ounces of water. How ever you choose to blend it, it's an easy way to eat your greens and get the nutrients they provide.


One question:where has this DMSO been hiding all my adult life? I got this to try on my Osteo-Arthritis knee for the pain. The first night I used it, I noticed less discomfort in my knee and calf muscle. I was not expecting that to happen so soon. I slept better because of less discomfort and my nightly leg cramps did not occur. Now, I'm happy.
Next, I've been plagued with bladder problems for years, took meds that helped a little until a second opinion, honest dr told me they were destroying my kidneys. OK, I stopped taking the meds. The first night I used the DMSO on my knee, leg and hands I got the added advantage of only getting up once for a bathroom visit. Plus, I had total control again. Now, I am ecstatic. I did more research and found the only FDA approved use for DMSO was for a bladder condition that has the same symptoms I was experiencing for years. I am totally blown away at how fast this has worked on my aches and pains. I still cannot wrap my head around how something rubbed on my skin can get to and affect my bladder problems, so fast. I don't have to understand it, but I am sure enjoying the benefits. I have just regained 2 portions of my independence back. Thank you DMSO.
This DMSO is 70%, pharmaceutical grade and can be applied directly to the skin without irritation. It comes in a glass bottle, which is a big plus for me. It is a clear liquid, looks like water, feels slightly oily, almost silky. There is a very slight, but, not unpleasant smell to the liquid.  No garlic smell emanating from body or mouth after using, as described by other DMSO brand's users.
I had read such good things about DMSO and was glad to see it appear in a promotion. I am so thankful to Heiltropfen for including me in this promo. Great product, great company. Customer service is superb. I highly recommend this product and this company.
I received this product at a discount for trial and review. My opinion is 100% my own. I can't say enough good things about this product. I received no money nor am I affiliated with this company.


I bought Blue Magic's Petroleum Jelly on a whim, and I'm glad I did. I've heard of this product from them before but found it for the first time at my local hair supply store in NYC. I used it as a sealant for my 4C natural hair after washing, deep conditioning, and then moisturizing it with hot water and aloe vera gel. What's most interesting about this product is that it's not really a grease, but it's too shiny, too oily, and too smooth to pass off as petroleum jelly, it's also too white in color to even pass off as something like Vaseline, which is an off-yellow color. I was skeptical at first as to how my hair would respond to this because this product is very in-between, and also odd, in many ways. It's scented but its scent is barely there, like there's a slight floral smell, but it's really hard to detect it, sometimes you smell it, sometimes you don't. Using this as a grease on your hair makes you feel like you're using what I'd call a "clean" grease, where it doesn't have the heavy coloring, fragrance, and oils like their original blue or green Blue Magic, it's just petroleum jelly infused with aloe vera, safflower oil, and vitamin E. To my surprise, this product worked just like those greases. It's not too heavy, but it's not too light either. It held my two-strand twists together very beautifully. It actually gave my style a slicker and smoother look to it, and my hair was so moisturized. This is advertised as being like an all-purpose petroleum jelly where you can also use it on your body, hands, lips, etc. but I think you're better off just using straight up Vaseline; I just don't think it quite works in the same way because, again, it's just way too shiny, oily, and greasy for that, but as a sealant on moist/wet hair? Fabulous. I wouldn't go out of my way to just buy this product, but if I go back to the shop to get my favorite products and I so happen to see it's in stock still, sure, I'll grab it!


Some people say that it doesn't work, but I definitely know that it does.  There is no doubt that since I have started to take biotin my hair has definitely started to grow faster and healthier.  I think some people see negative results when they start taking biotin because they make two mistakes.  The first one is that they start by taking the full dose instead of slowly introducing the extra biotin to the body.  And the second is that they neglect the importance of staying really hydrated.  If you don't hydrate the body when you take biotin, the extra nutrients that the body doesn't need won't get flushed out and can cause issues that seem people talk about, like acne.

I started by taking just half of the dose of biotin for the first two weeks and then began upping the dose to the full amount.  I also drank a bunch of water from the beginning.  I have found that the biotin is not only making my hair grow faster (my hair stylist will attest!), but it is also actually improving the health of my skin, making it "glow" and even seem more elastic!  I started seeing these results only a week after I began taking the full dose of biotin.

And, no, I didn't see any of the negative results some people are concerned about when taking biotin, such as facial hair growth, or thicker hair in any other areas of my body - just my hair on my head grew thicker and faster thank you very much!

After doing some more research about biotin I discovered that it seems to be something safe for everyone to take.  I was interested to see that people who have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) can greatly benefit from taking biotin because it helps to counteract VLDL (a form of bad cholesterol) that is typically found in the blood of patients with PCOS.  In doing so, women with PCOS typically see a reduction in the side effects.  Of course, I assume anyone with PCOS or other health issues should consult with their doctor before taking biotin or any other supplement.

I hope this helps any other person on the fence about trying biotin.  It really works!  Try it for yourself!


I'm 21 years old, and I've had a rough past with bad acne. After going to three different dermatologists and being put on 3 different skin regimens, it wasn't till my third try that my acne finally started to clear up. After my acne started to calm down, but I was left with noticeable acne scaring. I decided it was time to start a more healthy skin regimen to prevent any future breakouts, and hopefully my scars would be reduced in the process over time. I chose to buy Prep Skin refresher as the toner I would use because it promotes getting rid of dead skin cells, as well as promoting new cell growth, which I thought would help with my scarring. I bought a Neutrogena liquid cleanser for my oily skin that I use once in the morning and once at night, I follow the cleanser with this Prep Skin Refresher every night. I then use 100% Argan oil for a moisturizer (bought on amazon) after using Prep skin refresher. This product gives a slight burn the few times you use it, but nothing that is unbearable and only lasts a minute or two. The first time I used it, I noticed it mostly around sensitive areas of my face, I think I may have gotten a more intense feeling because my skin was very try at the time and this could have dried it out even more. I believe there is some alcohol in it. I've been using it for about 3-4 weeks now, and I can honestly say I've had less breakouts and the scarring left from my past acne has gone down significantly. The price may be a little high, but considering, it isn't too bad. I use just enough to saturate a cotton pad and it goes a long way. I've been using it every night for 3-4 weeks, and I haven't missed a day yet. I still have more than half of the bottle left. They include a sample of one of their other products they offer which I thought was cool. Great company, great product!


There is NO reason to be tempted to use your fingers to pick or squeeze a pimple or blackhead if you have this handy kit.  You do your skin a world of good to give up poking and prodding your acne with your fingers (even if you washed your hands first, just don’t do it). The key is in addition to a good cleansing and exfoliating routine to reduce acne, invest in a good set of extractor tools when pesky acne crops up, which can happen no matter how much you do to keep your skin clean.

Ideally, one should topically medicate a pimple and ride it out.  But, that is easier said than done.  If you just CAN’T wait for a pimple to resolve on its’ own, extractors get the job done without introducing bacteria into the open area or damaging the skin. This means less redness in the area, no marks or swelling.  I have used blackhead extractors for years and also started using long loops in the last couple years.  Some extractors are plastic, which is not sturdy enough to apply enough force to get the job done, but is strong enough to damage capillaries. When choosing an extractor, whenever possible, invest in quality stainless steel. It lasts longer, it is durable, and it is more sanitary.  This kit is an excellent investment, especially for this great price.

ABOUT THIS KIT:

I like this kit specifically because it is a nice high quality, surgical grade stainless steel, they are easy to hold and handle with grip grids on the tools themselves, and for about the price of one tool from a well-known popular brand name, you can get multiple high quality tools in this kit.  It comes in a small zippered case with ample space to hold the tools securely.  I like that the tools come in this enclosed case so they are not exposed to open air and stay more sanitary.  The loops are large enough and sturdy enough to clean well and therefore can last for years.

The one downside I see to this kit is the lack of instructions, which is fine with me to get instructions elsewhere, or if you are someone who knows already how to use these tools, but someone who has not used such tools should review how to use these tools to remove a pimple or blackhead before use.

This is an absolutely amazing kit at an amazing price!

I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review.


I have to say that I was fairly impressed with the quality of this protein powder. I find the ingredients to be very impressive. I do like protein powders to be nicely flavored, but I'm always very skeptical of ones that are too tasty. If they taste more like Hershey shake for example, versus a chocolate protein shake, then you know they're heavily laden with sugar, and other additives that bring down the quality of the protein powder itself. This vanilla flavor one I found very nicely flavored. It wasn't too sweet at all. I'm not too sure that I like the recommendations on how much powder to add to how much water however. 10 to 12 ounces of water with two scoops of this protein powder, is in my opinion not enough water. I use a ninja blender, that has a smoothie attachment, and so I just measured water by eye, more or less, but I could tell you for sure I put probably closer to 16 to 20 ounces of water. I just like to water it down a bit, as I found for my personal taste, it was more pleasant that way and went down smoother. The taste is subtle and nice, especially when diluted, like I did. I use it as a post workout drink, to help my muscles recover from resistance training that I do five to six times a week. I found it very adequate as far as a post workout recovery drink, and on par with other whey proteins that I would routinely use. I mean, you have to take that with a bit of a grain of salt, because it's hard to anecdotally quantify the results in comparison, but I can say that I hardly notice the difference between this and your name brand whey proteins. I didn't try it for cooking or anything like that, but I know that these powders can be used in many different recipes for baking protein rich snacks. All in all, I found that it was a nice quality protein, that certainly fit the bill, and did the job for me and my needs. I found it very easy to take down, and light on my stomach. For all these reasons, I would certainly recommend it.


I was diagnosed with severe Cubital Tunnel Syndrome after my ring finger and little finger turned numb all of the sudden and couldn't control them while typing on the computer keyboard.  It unknowingly and very slowly progressed over years.  I had to have the radial nerve, aka funny bone, moved from within the cubital tunnel in the elbow to relieve nerve pressure.  I purchase this splint for the primary purpose of using it to keep my arm stable so my surgery wound (about 4.5 inches long) would heal faster.

This thing is cumbersome!  Sure, the plastic is stiff to keep your arm at the proper angle.  However, when the straps are tightened, the elbow moves within the splint.  The wound would become irritated rubbing against material.  The worst part is that one of the straps would be right over the stitches irritating them.  I knew right away this wasn't going to work.  Bottom line, it may help if you have a mild / moderate case to help delay surgery.  My doctor, an orthopedic specialist in hand and upper arms extremities said splints are "delay devices" because Cubital Tunnel syndrome will NEVER improve...it guaranteed to get worse over time.  And take it from me, don't wait to have it examined!  If you think that keeping your arm in a certain position will improve your ailment...it won't!  As a patient, I don't recommend it as an effective after-surgery splint at all.

Update:  I purchased two of the Corflex Elbow Bursitis Pads after I returned the splint.  I purchase these from the same seller "The Therapy Connection" since they were nice enough to accept a return.  These pads are excellent for cushioning the elbow, provide adjustable compression with adjustable velcro elbow straps.  It spreads completely open to put on without pulling over the forearm.  It has an open area on the inside of the elbow which doesn't crunch-up the material when purposely flexing for exercise.  I found it to be excellent at providing enough tension at night, keeping the elbow straight while sleeping (because the last thing I need is to irritate and reopen the wound by having my arm in all kinds of contortions. I highly recommend this product instead of the bulky splint.  You'll need to order 2, they only come one per package.


This may work for you but did nothing for my cat.<br />So, my indoor cat went out the doggy door and was MIA for18 days.  When he came back he had the thousand-yard stare of a man who as seen some $h1t.  He also came back with an annoying habit of wanting to go outside and use the planter boxes as his own earthy litter box.  While I was quite alright with it, the boss was highly agitated at him kicking over the bricks that make up the planter and digging out the soil.  I figure hey there has to be a product that will deter him from doing these shenanigans.  I bought the Nature’s Mace product praying it would keep Gus(the cat) from tearing things up, and my wife (the boss) from flipping her $h1t every time it happened.  So after getting the bottle(thank you amazon for fast as heck shipping) and shaking the heck out of the solution inside I went out to spray down the box.  This box is aprox 3’ by 2’, and as I said made up of rough bricks.  The first couple of spays had me thinking it was just a cinnamon solution, however a far worse smell was coming.  Have you ever been around a realy REALLY old person, the kind with bad dentures and really bad halitosis?  Ok now give that person a couple of sticks of Big Red gum and let them chew for a few, then have them exhale on you.  That smell is the smell of this product.  As the odor drove me from that corner of the garden I thought ‘Holy $h1t, this has to work!’  Sadly, I was very wrong.  That very day Gus climbed right back into the box and wreaked havoc on the planter.  Then promptly came in the house with feet that smelled like he had tromped through a crap covered cinnamon patch.  In the end I ended up putting a thick layer of lava rocks over the planter soil to keep him out.


I think Omega 3 is very important to incorporate into your daily vitamins/supplements.  VitaLinePRO did a great job highlighting the benefits: Check out the benefits: - 2500mg of fish oil (860mg EPA + 650mg DHA) per serving - Lemon flavored for no fishy aftertaste and easy to swallow  - Support joint pain and muscle pain - Helps with cardiovascular health - Immune system booster - Reduces inflammation - Improves brain activity and  eyesight - Support nerve function - Lowers blood pressure - Helps burn fat.

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A fun product review to review in the wintery blistery months of February in Western New York. This item gave me hope for a day when the sunshine would come back out and the kids could play on the green grass and the sunroof could open up and we could hear birds singing. Sound nice? Let’s hope that this snow melts and doesn’t come back!

This sunscreen I am featuring this Sunday blog review is for KIDS SPF 30 sunscreen by Sweetsation Therapy. The sunscreen is a broad spectrum UVA and UVB mineral and is water resistant for 80 minutes which was really nice so that the sunscreen does not need reapplied after each time the children decide to jump in the pool or catch a wave at the beach. The scent is chocolate and I will say pleasant smelling. There is no sunscreen odor like most with this sunscreen. The application was light, smooth and not greasy at all, which was nice. Immediately upon applying the sunscreen the skin was left with a glistening shimmer and felt very moisturized and hydrated. I loved that the sunscreen was natural and did not have artificial fragrance or chemical filler. This means that you can use the product confidently as it is gluten free, toxin free and paraben free.

This is specially designed for babies and children to help with eczema and preserving children’s skin. However, adults can use it too to prevent aging spots and any damage from UV rays as well. The price is a bit steep but I assure you worth every penny the moment you place it on your skin or your loved ones skin and smell the rich essence of chocolate. There is no white creamy application marks and the marshmallow cocoa scent will captivate you and the kiddos wanting to wear this all day long!


I've had several such lights, and have recently tried several more... What interested me in this one were the covers over the springs. Springs make noise, catch in close, pinch fingers, gather dust... So, having covers over them meant it was worth a try. I happened to have a left hand mounting area on my desk where I could mount this and quickly determined it was best to "base" it at desk level. The reason being is it more or less "remembers" where you were working and when you swing it back, say, after a break, the entire thing swings back in the same "set up" as you had before - no need to fiddle a lot with it again. The 1.75 magnification seems to be about right for easy work. The work area through the glass isn't as distorted as it would be at higher powers, and, you have a wider "acceptable" depth of field to work in... Meaning you don't have to be that picky about where you place things under the glass to look at - you can get "in range" and be happy enough pretty quickly. The light adjustments will probably please you - again - "good enough." I mostly just pick a setting that's "good enough" and get to work. Nothing is perfect and if you worry about "perfect" you'll waste a lot of time. For the money, a good bargain. It would be nice if it lasted several years - most don't...  BTW, the head of this thing looks a bit like a thick Flying Saucer. I noticed is was "pretty big" but soon forgot about it. It also has nice curves and smooth corners on it. Great design, especially compared with many other finger-biting, fingernail-breaking, dust-loving, and, "falls-down-all-the-time" lights I've had in the past. For the money it's a good looking work/reading light that's easier than most to live with.


Fitbit replaced my aria scale, which for no reason I am aware of suddenly stopped working after 3 months, of once a day use and I am only 65kg. Thank You.

Sadly my replacement fitbit band has also just come apart in the same way the original one did. They only lasted a couple of months. I am about to request they replace the replacement.

To be fair they have always, in the past, replaced without quibbling.

It appears to me there could be something seriously wrong with their quality control. I am a 65 year old retired office worker. I have never abused their products in any way. I invariably get excellent life out of all products I buy (for example one of my cars is 39 years old, I purchased it new and it is still works fine).

I find it unacceptable for a range of products to fail as consistently as fitbit products have for me. I have never had from any manufacturer as bad a quality control experience as I have had from fitbit.

 if either of their products fails again I will take them back to the chain store I purchased them from (one of the largest ) in the knowledge that they are obliged under consumer law to refund the purchase price as the goods are clearly not of merchantable quality.

I will take it back to the store because although it is not their fault fitbit products fail, their profit margins are insufficient to enable them to stock such products, and their reputation is of value to them, and it would not take many such actions from me and others to have the product withdrawn from their, and other retailers shelves.

This would be a pity as the idea behind the products is a fine one - it is only its execution that appears to let them down. However I feel I ought to have some obligation to protect others from their apparent poor quality control.

I could never discuss their products, if asked, without mentioning my poor quality control experience with them. I could never recommend them, but only because of their apparent poor quality control relative to their selling price.


When I review a pain relief item, I am interested in the mechanism for pain relief whether it 1) absorbs deep into the pain source such as high quality Emu oil does, or 2) whether it masks pain through a cooling and/or heating sensation. The latter type of pain relief can relax muscles and thus, potentially free joints-- thus both mechanisms are useful. This particular product works primarily according to the second route. That is, it contains a menthol (called methyl salicylate) that first cools the injury sight, then leaves a lasting feeling of heat. In addition to this primary ingredient however, they include Indian frankincense (from the plant, Boswellia) as an anti-inflammation agent. So this product is trying to be the best of both approaches. For about two weeks I have been comparing this pain medicine to other pain relief creams and lotions. I love the spray applicator so my hands do not get messy or greasy. It makes it more convenient to use when in public for instance, or at bedtime when one simply wants to turn out the lights and not run to the washroom to scour hands clean. The spray has a feint menthol + rubbing alcohol smell and a few seconds after spraying it will leave a cool feeling, a minute later the cool becomes hotter. Feels like icy hot in a spray. However, I sleep better knowing that unlike pure icy hot creams, this also has boswellia to lower inflammation. So it is supposed to mask and speed healing. I cannot tell you if the inflammation is actually going down, but I do get relief. Though not as much relief as my emu oil. As an added bonus, the product evaporates my sweat (there must be alcohol in the product) adding an additional layer of cooling and keeps me dryer.

Overall, This product ranks #2 among 6 types of pain relief I have been using off and on. My favorite product however (a cream with high quality hemp and menthol and emu oil) is 4 times more expensive than this spray. Given the $10 per bottle price, which seems more than reasonable for what you get, I will happily give it 5 stars. I hope this helps with your pain and please give this a thumbs up if my review has helped you with your decision to purchase (or not)


I gave this product 5 stars a couple of years ago because it is a very helpful and comforting formula for my terrible sinus problems.  I just got in 3 new cans and I noticed a difference in the design in the nozzle in that it was tipped forward a little instead of straight up and down in line with the can.  When I used it I got the spray up into my sinuses and then my face, and when I was done I tipped it over and a lot of the liquid ran out of the cap.
When Simply Saline first came out it had a faulty cap that would spray out all openings in the cap: your sinuses, your face, and your clothes.  A couple of years ago I found the menthol Simply Saline on Amazon and I took a chance on it and right away I noticed the design of spray nozzle was different, and I was also greatly pleased to find that when I sprayed it it only went where the nozzle was aimed- a fantastic improvement.  This is especially important and helpful when I irrigate my sinuses because, as it says on the bottle, you spray with your head tilted to the side and until fluid comes back out.  This can take several seconds.
I just tried this with the new can and even though I got my sinuses irrigated I also had it flooding out from the cap and onto the floor where it doesn't do anyone any good.
I'm very disappointed now with the product delivery design and I noticed that it was manufactured in a different place than it was a couple of years ago, so I don't know if the original company was taken over by new management or not.  I don't know how you messed it up, but I am going to have second thoughts now of ever purchasing it again and just go back to the nettie pot.  Maybe I'll just empty the cans into a nettie pot and be done with it.
Come on, I know you can do better.  You've done it before, so do it again.


There is a huge number of options for hair trimmers on Amazon, some marketed specifically as body hair trimmers. But, honestly, any trimmer can be used as a body hair trimmer as long as it is maneuverable enough. That includes all the T-Blade trimmers and smaller head standard clippers.

That said, if you're trimming body hair, life gets a lot easier if the trimmer is waterproof (so you can use it in the shower). Because trimming somewhere else inevitably results in a ton of hair getting everywhere.

Well, until now. Someone decided to combine a medium-sized clipper with a small vacuum. The idea is that the vacuum will pull in the hair as it's cut. So the hair winds up in the device, not on your sink or floor. It's not a bad idea.

In practice? I found that this clipper DEFINITELY pulled in most of the hair when I used it. But it's not the world's most powerful vacuum, and some still wound up on the sink (or floor). So, in the end, this will help keep things cleaner, but you'll still want to do some cleanup.

In terms of functionality, you have one speed (on/off) and two speeds for the fan (low and high). Low seemed worthless--you'll definitely want to run it on high. As I mentioned, this is a lower power fan and you'll want all the power you can get.

In the package you get:

** Clipper/vacuum device with superior quality ceramic cutting blade
** Three clipper length guides (two of which are double-sided)
** A cleaning brush
** A USB charging cable (requires USB-A connection; connection on clipper is USB-C so you can use any USB-C charging cable you have)
** Cheap body sponge
** Cheap plastic hair cutting bib

Honestly, I am of two minds about this. While the vacuum is nice, it doesn't catch all the hair. As a result, I would still be more inclined to step into the shower and run the clipper (where the stray hair can be washed down the drain). But if you are the kind of person who runs the clipper outside of the shower, even though the vacuum does not catch all the hair, it catches enough to reduce the clipped hair mess. So this might be the extra cost over a standard clipper.


So we had been trying for 3 months when I started taking Cassava. My cycles were all over the place and I was looking for a natural way to balance myself and regulate my cycle so we could conceive sooner. The 3 months we were trying my cycles were 37, 46, and 41 days long (all over the place). I had done research and discovered the cassava root is known to help naturally regulate a woman's cycle and increase the chances of having twins. I had little to no interest in having twins, but I just really really wanted to have "A" baby. The two months of taking cassava root my periods regulated! Could be coincidence, or could be Cassava, may never know. My cycles went back to being their normal 34 days long, and now two months later, pregnant! If we find out it's more than one in there, I will update!

TIP: Only take Cassava root in the weeks you're ovulating, waiting on ovulation, and on your period. If you suspect your pregnant, I recommend to stop taking them. So in other words, stop taking after ovulation and until you get your next period (if you do!). The more research I did, although the root is good for regulating your cycle and moving your eggs, it has also been suspected to be linked to some miscarriages. One week, I got a really bad migraine for a few days, I stopped taking them for the time being. This illness was most likely unrelated, but since this is not FDA approved and it could have been caused by them, it was best to just stop for a few days. Keep in mind bad/expired/molded cassava root can cause cyanide poisoning. Not sure if this is in large doses, or what, but just keep in mind if you start showing symptoms similar to cyanide poisoning. Stop taking them and go to the ER. I chose this specific supplier based off this fact, because they have a lot of good reviews, testimonials, multiple products, and seemed the most "legit" out of all of them. Over all it is a natural product so I don't see how much harm it could really do to you. It seemed to work for us, even if it was a placebo effect.


I have very dry, flakey skin and as I get older it seems to get drier.  I have used all the expensive creams and lotions (Chanel, Dior, Prevage, etc.).  However, I got the best results from this glycerin.  Yes, it is sticky, but I mix it  with distilled water (1/3 glycerin and 2/3 H20).  I put it in a spritzing bottle and it makes a great face spray.  In two days the flakes on my forehead disappeared and I had a bit of a glow.  This may not seem  like a big deal, but given my skin and travel schedule it is!

I thought it was maybe a short term effect though so I kept using it.  The true test was when I went on a long international flight.  Usually, I'm so dehydrated that I'm itchy.  On this flight I put my 'spritz' in small bottle and carried it on with me.  After a ten hour flight, I was dewy and my skin didn't feel tight at all.  In fact, it was velvety smooth.  The only thing I used was this and water.  In the past, I have used Evian in a spray bottle and that made no difference.  Therefore, it had to be the glycerin.

Since this experiment worked so well, I used it to make my own foundation.  I swear it works just as well as Chanel's Vita Lumiere.  I just used the same formulae for the spritz (in 1 part glycerin to 2 parts water).  Then I mixed that with mineral foundation (I used E.L.F with great results and it was cheap!).  The ratio I used for that was 1/3 foundation and 2/3 of the mixing medium of glycerin + H20.  I sponge it on and it works great.  Also, you might want to put some stainless steel ball bearings in the bottle that you use to help with the mixing.


W(AidallsWellup) Head Shaver, AW Men’s 5-in-1 Electric Head Shavers for Bald Men, Head Shavers for Men, Anti-Pinch, Ergonomic Design...-

This is a pretty good shaver.  About a year ago I gave up the battle with balding and just started shaving my head. Since then I have been on the hunt for the easiest way to do this regularly on my own.  This type of buzzer has been the best solution.  This particular one I would say is pretty much in the middle in the range of best to worst head shavers I have used so far.  I have tried 5 different ones for context.

Pros-
I like the 6 shaving heads.  It covers a good surface area.

The battery stays charged for a good bit.  I am able to shave my head two days in a row before I need to charge it.

It also charges up quickly.

It doesn't pull and this is actually something that I have noticed in general with these types of buzzers.  If I use this same type on my face it typically will cause irritation but on my head, this doesn't.

Its water resistance is pretty good.  I will detach the buzzer head and run it through the sink halfway through shaving and I can immediately pop it back on to finish without drying it.

Cons-
It's hard to clean the little buzzers.  I can get most of the hair out but it takes a bit of effort.

It's not the most durable buzzer, some of the plastic covers have popped off.  This is common with all the buzzers like this that I have used though.

I really don't find a ton of use with the attachments.  They don't work all that well.

Overall I am a fan.  I would definitely get another one of these if/when this one does need to be replaced. If I get a few months out of one of these buzzers then I feel they are worthwhile.  So far this one seems like it will easily hold up that long at least.  The price point on this is reasonable too.


Just taking some time to complain about the accuracy and reliability of your Aria scale.  It is horrible.

After a couple of weeks of thinking i was really making great progress, it turns out something must have been broken in the scale.  I was down about 10 lbs more than i had expected, and those measurements went on for about a week.  i thought i was really doing well.  Then out of the blue, all my weights are now up 10 pounds from where they were.  i thought i was down in the 180s now i am back in the 190s. During the time everything was down, my body fat % numbers were down as well.  and then one day.  everything is back up.

I find it hard to believe that in one day i all of a sudden gained 10 pounds.  unless, now the scale is broken the other way.  I have not changed any eating habits.  I keep the same amount of calories.  The scale has not moved from it's position.  So i have deleted all the old "false" measurements and am back up 10 pounds.

So now i am a bit angry and depressed that i was not making as much progress as i had hoped, progress I was relying on your devices to help me track ACCURATELY.  I was really excited in thinking i was making great strides towards my fitness goal.

I have the Fitbit ZIP as well,  i had the Ultra but it's bad design did not stay clipped to shorts and was lost (who knows where) and while i wanted to keep common technology so i only had to look in one place for tracking steps, etc., I feel I am going to have to dump your scale and most likely your tracker as well. Seriously, how can i trust any of your equipment when your equipment can show such huge swings as +/- 10 lbs.?  You sell a product that is supposed to be accurate.  Hell, i can lean too far back on my heals and change the weight by a good pound or so. The weight shouldn't change just because i have bad balance.  I would not call that very accurate. as for the 10 pound swing, i can't even imagine what would have caused that.

And so begins the search for new tools to help me towards my fitness goals.

Thank You fitbit for a lot of wasted time, money and helping to screw up my confidence.


I work in EMS and I decided to get this to use both for family, as well as use it while on a BLS truck without a monitor.
Initial impressions seemed fairly positive.  The unit itself moderately sized- about the length/width of a Nintendo 3DS when opened up, but obviously much thicker.  When I first opened the box I saw a universal power adapter which I thought was a bit weird.  When I opened the actual pouch the unit came in (which was a nice touch!) I saw that the power adapter has a European Type-C plug.  I guess they must've given me the European Model, but it did come in English so....  It did let our a rather unsettling large spark of electricity when I plugged it the wall.

I first tried the hand-held mode which.. did not work at all.  It kept saying no contact.  Well whatever, so next I moved onto using the limb leads (making sure to set the mode to limb) and yeah, it worked, albeit with some artifacting.  It unfortunately only shows 3 leads, despite having 4 electrodes which could easily offer up the augmented vector leads...  Even more bizarre is the firmware actually has options to view leads V1-6, not sure how they manage that without a 12-lead....  I also noticed it also does pulse-oximetry.  I thought great, I've got a USB probe so I can try it in this unit since it has a USP port.  Well, No.  What the images don't show is that the pulse-ox only works using their proprietary six-pin adapter, which is clearly marked on the actual unit itself, just not on the images.  Oh you can buy one from their site, it's $125 or so....  Yeah Uh after shelling out almost $250, I'm not about to drop more....  I mean I probably would have kept it if the hand-held EKG mode worked but, yeah no, it's not worth it with that busted.

tl;dr:

PROS:
Color display
Large display
4-limb connectors
Audible alerts
Carry case
SpO2 monitoring
PC Software has nice features

CONS:
No augmented vectors for EKG
Pulse-ox not included
EU model(?)
Artifacts on EKG waveform
Low Gain


The last few years I’ve experimented with different myofascial release tools for tension and pain reduction. The SOMA  hard muscle roller is a winner for getting to hard to reach and deep spots in the back, hips and thighs effectively and quickly.  The dual rubber rollers are small and firm so can reach those tight spots, and they are adjustable.  I have been teaching Pilates for several years and all of my clients, and myself, have muscle tension in some part of our bodies.  Using the SOMA tools, like the SOMA muscle roller, before a workout helps relax the tension and allow us to move more freely and fully. I find that I can get a more effective and faster release on the upper leg (side, back and front) using the muscle roller than with a large foam roller or a ball.  The last few years, I’ve experienced back tightness and pain intermittently.  I’ve found the SOMA muscle roller to be very effective in helping me find and release the tight spots when I am lying on the floor and the roller is under my back.  My back felt relaxed and free feeling after using the muscle rollers for only a week.  Sometimes, I’ll use two muscle rollers under my back, one above the other. I have the slightly softer  SOMA muscle roller too (the orange one).  When using the rollers under the back, I lie on the floor with knees up and feet on the floor.  I start with the rollers under the low back, then move up the back.  First, I lie still over the rollers, then allow the torso to rock slightly forward and back and side to side, with pelvis down and then lifted slightly.  Sometimes I place the SOMA small foam roller under my head for support.  If I rock my torso forward and back, the head rocks on the foam roller and the neck gets a release too.  When I get to the upper back, I like to use both muscle rollers together, without head support, so that the exercise allows for both myofascial release and thoracic (upper back) extension.


This stuff has really saved me on a few occasions out in the mountains where I was having too much fun and forgot to refuel.  It pushed me away from the wall faster than anything else I've tried.

Pros:
1. It works fast, faster than the GU Roctane that I will also use from time to time.  In fact, after taking this stuff in, I can literally feel the surge of relief and boosted endurance in my muscles within ~10-15 minutes.  Nothing else I've tried gives me such a noticeable boost.
2.  The unflavored version doesn't have any flavor (or rather it has a neutral bland flavor).  It is what it is.. that's a big pro for me.
3.  Using a blender, I can make a calorie dense liquid that will last for hours and hours.  I like to do (3) scoops in 20 ounces with 80 calories of electrolytes for 500 calories.
4.  It's relatively cheap.  As of this posting, this stuff is 111 calories per dollar.  But you'll need to mix in your own BCAA'a and electrolytes to make it a more complete intra fuel. That could get expensive.  By comparison, GU Roctane is 50 calories per dollar so it's more than twice as expensive (for the variety pack), but it has electrolytes, BCAA's and OKG to make it a more complete fuel.  Maybe blend (2) scoops Vitargo and (2) GU Roctane together to make a 500 calorie super fuel?

Cons:
1. It doesn't mix that well on the go.  Drinking a clumpy energy drink is distracting and I don't like it.

2. The high absorption rate causes brief stomach distress directly after ingesting. I've almost upchucked this stuff a few times, I had to slow down and walk a few minutes until the nausea passed.  I think I can experiment with taking smaller sips more often to fix this, but for now I am calling it a con.