I like it 3.5 to 4 stars. (I like it more than middle of road 3 rating)

I keep a selection of instant coffee on hand for at home and on the go. I sometimes add it to smoothies, sometimes I make a quick iced drink (shaken), sometimes I just want a very quick cup of coffee and the taste of instant can be pleasing to me. More often, I add it to a cup of brewed coffee. Get an extra boost (flavor, caffeine)!  And that is primarily how I drink this. I make myself a cup of dark bold coffee, blend a packet of this in, and enjoy. I like the light vanilla taste, and the sweetness level is on point for me. I dont often sweeten my coffee as I prefer it black, but I do enjoy some sweetened coffee with cream on occasion.

Prepared as is? The sweetness level is more pronounced, as is the vanilla. Wish "no sugar added" products that use sugar alternatives would use less. So made alone is a tad much for me.

 I like that it is super quick and easy to make, can be made with hot or cold water, and is well packaged. I like the added supplements. The amount of collagen peptides is low (3 grams), where my typical scoop of collagen powder always offers 10+ grams per serving.

You decide. It uses SUCRALOSE as its sweetener. I have found it used in "keto" products, but I also see many keto products omitting it and using something else. I am not on a strict keto diet, nor any keto diet. I am just reducing my sugar intake, and by doing so I tend to buy things that end up using sucralose. SO FAR, I have not had any issue with weight loss. It is October as I write this, and I have dropped 50 lbs since April, and I haven't tried all that hard. Just dropped sugar laden desserts and have been moving more. Maybe my weight loss would be further along, but I still take down half a pizza every week. But massive calorie reduction from dropping desserts, and using sugar free alternatives.. which happens to include sucralose. I'd like to see less of it used across the board, but in mean time it doesn't seem to be a hinderance to my health and goals.

I do not rate on price as we all have different budgets, needs, interests. The price is posted, and not a surprise, so I just focus on my experience and perception of taste, quality, and how it lines up to the product description. THOUGH, I do comment.. and this really is ridiculously priced. I have some good instant coffee products with similar nutrition profile where each pack is in the upper $1 range (and people still freak over price). So for me, this is a bit prohibitive for daily use, but that is just me and my budget.

The packaging is cool though. Might make for a nice addition to a food or coffee or keto themed gift basket. Nice looking packets tucked into a tray with a slide on cover. Then it is wrapped in plastic. Has a retail look to it.


It has been a tough winter.  We have barely seen the sun for weeks at a time.  That has a tendency to make a person cranky and feeling more tired than normal.  I have been trying to get more fresh, raw, and green into my body to help counteract this winter problem.  Let's take a look at this..

WHAT IS THIS LIKE?
This is a pretty large foil sealed bag of barley juice powder.  Notice it says JUICE.  That is essential when you are taking barely green.  Some people think that buying ground up barlely greens is just as good- it isn't.  This is very bright green and smells VERY fresh.

HOW DO I USE THIS?
I do not put this into things, but I prefer to get some refrigerator cold water, put it in my tiny cordless blender, and put a teaspoon of this powder in.  I run it for one cycle which is barely a minute, and then I have the most luscious fresh green drink you can get without fresh greens.  There is a lovely layer of foam on it and it tastes heavenly.

DOES IT REALLY TASTE THAT GOOD?
I must preface this by saying that I have had varieties of green powders, fresh green drinks including fresh wheatgrass and kale smoothies.  I know what fresh juice from many greens tastes like as I have made them from time to time.  This powder is one of the best I have had since the days when I used to take Green Magma from Japan, which was one of the original barley juice powders.

HOW DOES THIS COMPARE TO WHEATGRASS?
This has a sweetness that is not quite as intense as wheatgrass juice is.  It is easier to drink in my opinion than wheatgrass.

DOES IT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE?
I will say that using barley juice powder helps a lot to add energy to my day, helps me to sleep better and it does tend to detox.  I would recommend you start with a half teaspoon at first if you are not used to this kind of product.  Work up to a teaspoon.  It also does keep me regular and not feeling quite so wiped out in times of stress.

DID I GET A DETOX REACTION?
I eat really healthy, do I did not get a detox reaction, but I also made sure to start with half a teaspoon and work up to a teaspoon.  It is important to go slowly with this as it can be a bit much if you are not used to it.

THE BOTTOM LINE
This has given me energy, a more positive outlook, helped me feel supplemented, and definitely is helping me through winter very well compared to not having it  This tastes fresh and makes a wonderful drink.

MY RATING
FIVE STARS.  I will be buying this again.  I stopped getting barley juice powder because I just could not find a really good quality one.. until now.  (grins).


Raphanus Sativus is a very helpful homeopathic remedy to alleviate a common cause of pain from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), trapped intestinal gas. Gas is one of the major causes of bloating and pain that people with IBS endure. Trapped bowel gas can also develop after surgery. General anesthesia causes the bowels to “go to sleep,” and the first step in them “waking up” is to release painfully entrapped gas. Raphanus Sativus can strongly assist the bowels in that recovery.

There are other excellent sources of homeopathic remedies besides Boiron, including Hyland's and Dolisos. I tend to choose Hyland's when possible because of their easy-open bottles and quick-dissolve tablets.

I have included below some important general information on how to take homeopathic medications for those who might need it.

Preparing for Taking Homeopathics

It is a good idea before using homeopathics to brush your teeth well with baking soda, which has no odor of its own and removes any food odors from the mouth. It is important to avoid mint toothpaste because mint negates the benefits of homeopathics. Do not put anything else, including water, into your mouth for 20 minutes after placing a homeopathic remedy under your tongue. It is also a good idea to avoid food and drink with a strong taste, such as garlic and spicy food, for as long as possible after dosing with a homeopathic remedy, ideally waiting at least an hour.

There are two ways to take homeopathics, dry dose and wet dose. Below are instructions for both.

Dry dose

Note that when taking homeopathic medication, the compounds are volatile, so you should not touch these tablets with your hands. Instead, shake 2-3 tablets into the bottle’s cap and drop them under your tongue. Be very careful to not touch the cap to your lips or tongue such that saliva gets on the cap, and from there contaminate the remaining pellets in the bottle. Placing the remedy under the tongue allows it to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the thin membrane there. Hold the remedy there for several minutes without swallowing until it completely dissolves.

Wet Dose

1. Use a clean, dark-glass, 2-ounce dropper bottle or spray bottle.
2. Place 3-4 homeopathic tablets in the bottle.
3. Add 1/2 ounce (1/4 of the glass bottle) of vodka or rum as a preservative. Screw on the cap and shake well until the pellets are dissolved.
4. Add 1-1/4 ounce pure distilled water (that is, fill the bottle about 1/2 inch from the top). Screw on the cap and shake well, and shake each time before you take a dose.
5. A dose is 1 dropperful or, if a spray bottle, one spray. Drop or spray the liquid under the tongue and hold it there for several minutes.


Okay, I'm just going to say it. I don't brush my teeth enough. I've got a nice SonicCare electric toothbrush in the bathroom, but because I'm retired and don't have to get dressed up to go out anywhere, I don't have a grooming routine. I don't have an alarm clock either! I needed something like this to keep close to me to help me remember to use it, so when I was offered the product at a discount in exchange for my honest review, I was pretty happy about being able to try it.

I'm sure I'm not the only senior who wears comfortable clothes and falls asleep in them. If my clothes are not dirty, I've been known to wear them for days at a time. I'm probably also not the only senior who doesn't register what day or time it is half the time. I keep my hair cut very short so if I forget to comb it nobody will notice. I work on my computer almost every waking moment, and it seems the only time I get out from under that cloud is when I'm in the kitchen cooking. It's only when I'm waiting for the microwave to finish or the coffee pot to stop perking that I suddenly become aware of my body...at which point I usually realize I need to brush my teeth.

I've tried keeping a spare manual toothbrush and toothpaste in the kitchen. Both have a tendency to fall into the sink with the dirty dishes. I like this brush because I can clip it to my T- shirt or pocket (where it looks like some kind of space pen) and whip it out for a quick brushing while I'm waiting for the microwave to finish. I love how you can "dial" out just a little toothpaste, not so much as to require a lot of water, do a quick brushing, then rinse at the sink, stick the brush back into its cap, and get back to what you were doing.

My Tom's of Maine toothpaste tube wasn't a perfect fit for the screw-on end through which you fill it, but it was good enough. I just turned the dial down as the tube filled with toothpaste. Dialing it back up with the thumbscrew pushes the toothpaste up through the center of the brush. It doesn't take much. I don't know what people are talking about with "cleaning" it. I wouldn't bother with that. I think as long as you rinse the brush end well and dial a tiny bit of toothpaste back into the bristles (like flushing a syringe), there's no reason to have to clean the toothpaste reservoir. Just put more toothpaste into it when it's getting low, I would think.

Disclaimer: I came of age at a time when kids actually played in the dirt and exposure to germs was considered a good way of building up immunity. If you're one of those people who showers three times a day and has to clean everything to within an inch of its life all the time, you probably won't like this toothbrush.


This is a "feels" review and as such you should seriously question the results. My name is Paul, I've been diagnosed with vitamin D so low it wins limbo contests. I have been on various vitamin Ds for years, every time I get my blood tested it's low. Every doctor's like "oh, well take 5000 a day you'll get it back up in no time." and for the past 15 years or so I've been taking more than that daily. I just burn right through it.

I also get severe insomnia if I take it later in the day... that's generally how I know it's working. As I have absolutely no method of testing whether this worked other than the feels, I took it later in the day than I normally would my globule D3 dose and discontinue that. I had severe insomnia for the two nights I tried it later in the day. My assumption is that means it's either D3 or speed.

On the feels spectrum it feels at least like what I take for 5000iu. I don't know that my body can tell the difference between 5000 and 10,000 however.

The pills are interesting. Not particularly bothersome. No nasty burps post pill.

I would say these feel effective, smell fine, take easy. As I've been on D3 for over a decade and on these for 10 days it looks like and it's now gloomy and fall-like out, I'd say they're working. I'll update if I feel they're not but it feel about right.

Man, I hate making "feels" reviews... anyone has a D3 testing blood kit around let me know.

Only thing of negative note was there was a sticker over the ingredients when I received this. Not sure if that was the MFG or Amazon's warehouse but considering it covered ingredients, manufacturer, etc I peeled it off. Attached pic with and without sticker.

Under the sticker is that it's formulated in the USA, but nothing to indicate that the formula is actually grown, combined, packaged in the USA. The KaraMD, Inc address corresponds to a commercial office space in Cleveland but there are no clear markings from street view.

I checked out KaraMD on the BBB as I like to know who's producing things I'm about to ingest, seems like a fairly low rating generally involving sales tax issues, some supplements that didn't work, couple of complaints but resolved. BBB will always have low marks as a note, nobody thinks "let's go there and rate this random company highly!" All but one show a response, which is a good thing. Appears you'll get a response if it doesn't work. They've been around and are responding in, at least publicly a positive fashion.

I should note I'm pretty sure 10+ days ago the description claimed it was 5,000iu in the description text, 10,000 in the header, and 10,000 on the product I ended up receiving. What I'm reviewing says 10,000 for one pill.


Since I noticed so many people leaving five-star reviews for a discount *before even receiving the items,* I thought it would be good to be particularly thorough with my review. I've purchased several sets of glass roll on bottles from Amazon.  One of the first things to look for in the colored bottles is that the color is from the glass and not paint which may get eaten away by essential oils.  And on that front these are winners.

Other than that, the key thing I focus on are the roller ball mechanisms.  I've had some really bad experiences with the roller ball mechanisms from roll on bottles purchased on Amazon. Often some of the rollers are rather loose, and then within a period of use (sometimes upon the first use!) the ball falls out.  The roll on is then useless, as the plastic is too stretched out to receive the ball back.  There is a popular aromatherapy group that regularly recommends a cheap roll on bottle brand on amazon, and I can only imagine the aromatherapist in charge is getting a cut, as those particular roll ons have many duds.

Anyhow, as someone who sometimes sells roll on products on Etsy, I was curious as to how these bottles would compare to past duds.  Although 6 tops is not much to go on (sometimes it is only 1 out of 8 that is defective in a batch and sometimes more like 1 in 4, but either way, that matters a lot when you are gifting or selling roll on blends), all of these tops have roll on mechanisms that are not loose.  So as far as I can tell, should that experience remain consistent across the batches, these are the best roll ons I have come across on Amazon.

Now for the less good part: Companies like Plant Therapy (for small quantities) and SKS bottles (for those who buy mass quantities) have roll on mechanisms that are more substantive--where the part that holds the ball comes up a bit higher and curves around the ball slightly.  I find those to be the most reliable, even lasting through multiple refillings.  With holders that are not as high on the ball, often times even roller balls that seem to have a tight fit in the socket quickly come loose. Only time will tell how the Pure Acres Farm roll ons fare, but the design is not as good as those companies.

I received these bottles at a discount in exchange for my review.  Unlike other companies I have reviewed for, the way this company worded their offer made it *sound like* the discount could be received in exchange for a five star review; I noticed that many people reviewed the bottles with five stars *even before receiving them* on this basis, and that disturbed me.  That is not how reviewing for discount usually works.  I feel that people looking to buy these bottles need to realize that the review numbers are greatly inflated.

I always provide unbiased reviews, regardless of the reviewing discount, but in my opinion, unbiased reviews should have been specifically solicited, as is common among companies soliciting reviews.  Also, I had to use a relative's account because they did not specify that you needed Prime to receive your discount until after your application to review had been approved.  This also has not been my experience with other companies that I review.  So those are a couple of tips for the company if less so for those interested in the bottles themselves.


"NOTE" due to no fault of my own, Amazon is featuring a photo above similar but a different recliner model other then the one that I actually purchased. The actual recliner that I purchased was by Best Massage MODEL# BM-EC161 Style 1, pictured below in this review.
Take it from a husband and wife who sometimes experience real painful Charlie Horses, Stiff Joints, Back Spasms, Swollen Legs & Feet, aches all over... this recliner is beyond our biggest imaginations!!  It doesn't "CURE" our ailments, but it definitely adds much needed comfort and relief..FAST!!
Amazon Sharp Review Critics. I'am just sharing my real life personal  experiences with this Full Body Massager without exaggeration, and except NO responsibility, nor make any suggestion that I'am a qualified Upholstery Technician, or Quality Control Expert. I'am merely a Average JOE..
My Disclosure is to please contact your Medical Professional(s) if you feel this Massager may be to intense for your Health Issues..
But for my wife and I, this is really "AWESOME"...your experience may Vary...
Rheumatism's, fatigues bye-bye. Erases away our soreness's, fatigue quietly with several different
remote settings. Knocking, Kneading, Rolling,  Vibration, even warmth of Shiatsu. It completely MELTS away our stresses  almost immediately upon flicking the remote.. Quiet
Extremely Invigorating rollers from shoulders, back, and Butt..!!
I've moan a thousand moans already!!!
*Large pressurized leather
*Long rolling track reaches neck area, shoulders, upper & lower back, Buttocks and thighs..I've hollered out loud because it's that good!
You can go from Light to Extreme, or you can personally preprogram the settings to rotate back and forth between settings.
*Strong Pressure Cups envelops and squeezes lower arms, entire lower leg calves & entire foot area with stimulated rolling massager pressure on bottoms of my feet... AH'hhh'hh
*Remote has Heat that can radiate from entire back, buttocks and thighs. The heat is tolerable NOT extreme!!
*Recliner reclines "Quickly and Quietly" from a vertical position, to a relaxing horizontally position with LED remote.
*Affordable Price!! YES
I'am a senor but getting up from it, my wife and I  we both feel like two twenty year old freshman college students seconds after using Full Body Zero Gravity Shiatsu Massager Recliner model # BM-EC 161 by "Best Massage".. it arrived 1/13/2016 and as of today October 17, 2018 it's still going Strong...it serves Our Purposes very well, so your may again vary depending on your particular alignments and your personal comforts..
5 Stars ***** for chair appearance, sturdiness, price & it's therapeutic quality...
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 Therapeutic Friendly...😊YES!!


This Lavender essential oil seems very pure in aroma, consistency and color. It does have the botanical name Lavandula Angustifolia on the bottle and the USDA Certified Organic seal. If you want to know why I believe this to be 100% Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) essential oil then read on. I am not an expert and I do not have expensive lab equipment to test the ingredients in the essential oils with but I have years of experience with essential oils. I want people who buy them to be safe, so I make sure I check everything I can before I give a final rating. To me it is either a 100% essential oil or it's not. The three things I check when I get an essential oil is first is the aroma, second is the consistency of the essential oil and third is the color. I do not rate an essential oil on if I like or don't like the aroma. I do rate an oils aroma on the way it should be. With all natural essential oils, the aroma can be slightly different from batch to batch, even from the same distiller, depending on when it was harvested or many other factors but you should still know that it is Lavender essential oil. If I write a review on an essential oil, it will be an essential oil that I have years of experience with, I read about that essential oil and know what to expect, and I have bought this essential oil with the same botanical name from more than the source I am reviewing. I have bought Lavender essential oil (Lavandula Angustifolia) in the past from many companies but now I have seven others besides this one. I did check to see if there was a carrier oil in it and I did not find any oily substance in this Lavender essential oil. Essential oils are not really oil or a fat and to test for an oil or a fat, I used a very easy method of evaporation. With this test, you need to know that some essential oils evaporate within minutes and there are some essential oils that can take days to evaporate and with citrus oils that are cold pressed, you need to know that sometimes they can fail this test and can leave small amounts of non-volatile compounds that can leave a mark but should never leave an oily mark. Also, this “test” is only valid on essential oils that have been diluted with an oily compound. This does not mean that the essential oil if it passes this test is pure because many essential oil companies cut their oils with alcohol, or other solvents that will leave no oily residue behind. Please learn everything you can about the essential oil you are going to buy and if you can buy up to four of the same botanical name essential oil from different companies. Remember there are many companies that dilute their essential oils with either carrier oils or solvents and alcohols and they are hoping you do not know enough about that essential oil. I depend on reviews myself when I order products and will only write an honest review with the knowledge that I have about a product. I receive this product for a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.


If you are looking for a securement device for any type of medical tubing situation, port-a-cath, PICC line, central line, urinary catheter, dialysis sets, feeding tubes and for any age category of patient I recommend getting this device first.  This comes from some time of buying device after device for tubing securement with many different types of lines and while some worked for some types of lines but not others or did not work with any, or did not hold well enough or if they held it was because the adhesive was very irritating finding this device was amazing  and I wish I had known about it first as it would have saved weeks of hunting, saved a great deal of money spent on poor devices that did not do what was needed and mad things way more comfortable for the patient and a great deal safer without risk of pulling a line loose.

My daughter has both a port-a-cath and a feeding tube, and also has had a PICC line and a central line in months prior,  and one of the greatest difficulties we have had is finding a securement device that works well with for her and will hold some of the tubing and liens she has that are not easy to secure such as her feeding tube.  The ones both supplied by the hospital and by her home health care are probably good for a standard set up with a child's feeding tube, as that is what they usually deal with but, with an adult it did not secure well and while one area would hold well it was too loose or tight in the other.  This device with the separate strips that can be adjusted for the parts it needs to secure is absolutely an amazing answer to what was a very frustrating problem we had.  And because of the fact that it's versatile in how it can hold the tubing and/or connector it can be placed in slightly different areas so that its not a constant irritant in one spot.  It was also listed as hypoallergenic and my daughter has many problems with adhesives and allergies to them,  and this one hasn't caused any problems even after 24 hours of use.  And given the prices we have paid for various securement devices that did not work anywhere near as well the price point was excellent.

I really appreciated the seller was detailed in showing how their device worked in on their sale page and the different options for different types of tubing.  Since it is not irritating her as other devices have, and her port securement device does, we will also be switching to use this device for her porta-a-cath.  Obviously this will be something I will be re-buying on a regular basis.  I was very happy to have finally found this listed, as well as the images demonstrating how it worked when search Amazon for a solution.  I really cannot stress to a parent or caregiver how this really should be the first device you try because it's so versatile and you have so many ways of configuring it to work well, even if you later settle on a device made specifically for the tubing you have, using this device first is really going to show you what configuration you need in a device to hold tubes properly

The seller shipped it quickly and promptly and it actually arrived well before the date stated it would arrive when I ordered.


I ordered and quickly received the KINGDOMCARES Salon Fast Natural Straight Hair Straightener Brush Fastest Heating Detangling Styling PTC Hair Straightening Brush 3 Levels Anti-Scald Comb Purple Anti-Static Ceramic Hair Straighteners.  My wife has long hair and fixes it every morning before she goes to work and then at night before church the nights we have church.  This bad boy came in and I surprised her when she came home from work before we had church service tonight. First of all I scored major points for the surprise present and second of all how well it worked!  The package comes with one (1) Hair Straightener; one (1) power cord; two (2) Alligator clips, and a User Manual written in English.  First of all this hair straightener is very light weight so it is easy to hold in my wife's hands.  The alligator clips are so that you can section off your hair into sections and straighten your hair out that way as well. It has a total of three different settings and the highest setting doesn't exceed 365 degrees which is perfect. My wife loves to straighten her hair and blow drys it and her hair isn't extremely curly but it does have some waves in it after it has air dried. She found that this straightener works perfectly for grabbing her hair and straightening it quickly without damage to her hair. She makes sure she adds heat protector to her hair before she used it. She loves how the bristles on the straightener grabs her hair and they do not tug or pull on her hair like her other straighteners that you are suppose to use to brush through your hair. I also find that it calms all her frizz in her hair as well as makes her hair silky smooth and soft. After she is done using the straightener her hair looks extremely healthy.  She loves it and I love how her hair looks using this straightener by Kingdomcares.  I recommend all my friends to buy this for their wives and daughters!
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  I received this free or virtually so for product testing and review. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review and receive no incentives or rewards for doing so. My aim is to highlight features and drawbacks that I would want to know about as a buyer, not hype the product for the manufacturer.  I enjoy doing this and feel I am helping hundreds of people to make a decision on purchasing items on a monthly basis!  My remarks are sincere and my own. I work very hard trying to write insightful and thoughtful reviews for each item. My hope is that these reviews are helpful to others. While it is true that many items are received at discounted rates or complimentary, my reviews are completely honest and are my personal experiences with the product. Again, it is just my opinion, your own opinion might vary. I received no monetary compensation and not required to give a good review.

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SHIPPING: R & L Carriers. >>>Top Notch. --I was very concerned about this after reading some of the reviews here. Use the tracking number provided by Amazon on the R & L Carriers website. My chair arrived 5 days early. --Relax, they do call you the day before and a signature is required. I tipped the driver $20 to wheel the pallet/package into my garage for the night (He came at 7:00PM !) --Treat the man nice, and he'll probably do the same for you.  Just don't expect him to bring it into your house. --He's really not suppose to go further than the edge of your driveway (where you put your trash cans.)
SETUP: The driver gave me some awesome advice. Leave the chair in the box when you bring it in the house. Yes, believe it or not, by doing it this way, I was able to get this 244 pound beast inside all by myself !!! The secret is to slide the box where it is possible and "walk" the box where it is not. For my 4 step porch, I laid down a plywood sheet for a temporary ramp. The shipping straps made excellent handles and your chair will have protection all the way to your man-cave. Try it.  --You can always resort to cutting the box open if it doesn't work out.
ASSEMBLY: Again, some reviews had me nervous. No sweat. Take your time "eyeballing" it. The "non-removable" retainer clips were already installed on the posts.--Not suppose to be, but they were. To solve the Chinese puzzle: Gently insert a small flat blade screwdriver in the very middle, twist slightly, slip the clip/retainer off the post GENTLY. (It may take you 3 hands, 5 minutes, or both). These are suppose to be one-shot retainers and they WILL break easily.--There were no spares. Next, get the leg assembly as close as possible. Connect the 3 color-coded pneumatic hoses and 1 electrical connection FIRST. (Moisten/lube the air connection fittings, it will help.) Slip the leg assembly support rings on the posts one at a time, then re-install the retainer clips. The AC power and controller cables easily connect on the bottom back of the chair. --You're now ready for lift off.
THE RIDE: Holy smokes... No buyer remorse here.  This thing WILL have you smiling.  Heaven on your back and kinky on your ass. --Another reviewer put it perfectly: "It works your butt over like a Greek." WARNING: Do not use more than 20 minutes (5 minutes in one specific area.) Yes, you will be tempted to ride all day, but like a hot tub, be sensible and don't over do it. --ENJOY.


First thing you need to do is actually look through the manual. The device is not as user friendly as it could be, so you kind of need to sit down and learn a little bit about it.

If you just insert the batteries and start randomly trying to take readings, you'll get a lot of connection errors. If you're going to use the "press it against your skin" method, it works a lot better if you wash your hands (which the manual tells you to do) and whatever part of your body you press the large electrode against. Dry/oily skin prevents it from sensing the electrical pulses from your heart. Washing moistens the area and will give you good readings, (but you don't want dripping wet hands.)

The screen resolution is adequate for a casual view of the waveforms, but to REALLY examine them you need to upload the readings to your computer (usb cable provided. Download the Viewer program from their website - don't bother using the disc).  Connection to my PC was straightforward. Plug in the USB, turn the Device on, and open the Viewer.  Click on "Import Device Data." (It will tell you to create an ID. See the manual.)

Using the ECG Viewer program you can click on any part of the waveform and a larger view appears in a lower window. I did end up using Microsoft's built in Magnifier to make the whole Viewer program larger, which helped a great deal. You can see and count every block on the strip which is useful for a more thorough analysis, as readings are time-based in milli-seconds. It's not just the shape of the waveforms, but also the space between them that's useful for diagnostic info. Watch some youtube ECG videos made for nurses/students, if you want to learn more. It's not that hard to learn how to interpret a readout. You'll catch on after watching 3 or 4 videos. I find it quite fascinating myself, the ingenuity of being able to tell how well your heart is functioning just by reading electrical impulses.

Like most companies, they give you the usual disclaimers about not relying solely on this or diagnosing yourself, to keep the lawyers happy. But this little gadget can indeed tell you enough about your heart (after you learn how to read it) to make an informed decision to see a cardiologist, but of course you should have regular physical exams anyway when you're middle aged. It's not some devious plot to make you give doctors your money. Things really do go wrong with our bodies after a number of decades go by, especially if you smoke, drink, don't exercise, and don't eat right.

It's also not a bad idea to pick up a digital blood pressure device. They are fairly cheap and easy to use. Omron seems to be the top brand, but there are plenty of choices. Read reviews.

It takes only a few minutes a day to collect readings, which you can store on your smartphone and show your doctor. The readings you take at home can actually be more accurate than at the doctor's office, as you're at a more rested state at home, as opposed to fighting traffic on the drive over there, or rushing to be on time.

Sadly, this ECG monitor doesn't have Smartphone storage, but if nothing else, you can email readings to your doctor, or email them to yourself and pull them up on an ipad to show him.


I once was a juror on a drunken driving case and the judge actually said, "I want to make it clear.  It is not illegal to drink and drive; it is illegal to drive drunk or impaired".  Well, it doesn't take much alcohol to get you legally drunk or impaired.

This tiny little device (2" X 3" X 0.5") is a complex breathalyzer that uses your iPhone for results!  It only takes less than a minute to `pair' with your iPhone (you must download the free BACtrack app.  It will ask for credit card info, but is not charged).
First thing to do is set the settings to your gender and weight for accuracy.  Note that females have fewer enzymes to break down alcohol and certain races have even less.  Check Wikipedia or GOOGLE for this information.

Open the app, and when it says `take a reading', a clock appears and gives you one minute to prepare.  Simply `BLOW NOW!' by taking a steady deep blow into the analyzer while watching the eight blue bars fill up - then you stop.  There is a slight `click'.  The test results are shown on your phone via a large number, such as 0.004 (which means it is likely you are very sober).  Click 'OK' and you are shown a `graph' that indicate the times between `blows' and your alcohol level.  0.08 is legally drunk and you should test again in fifteen minutes.

There is also an option to get a "Dose-Specific Effect" of your alcohol level with suggestions.  It is also very important to wait at least fifteen (15) minutes to test after your last drink, cigarette or food consumption.
You can `tag' a drink for future use in the computer storage, like a beer, glass of wine, liquor, etc.  You can add a photo of that time period (although this would be more appropriate if you were at a party sharing the device and getting a shot of a 0.18% drinker looks like.  The device does come with three plastic washable mouthpieces.  There is a tab for notes.  There is also a `share' button which lets you share your results on Facebook, text it, or tweet it.  Now come on!  Close out the program and your entire previous tests are stored.  There is a system called `Zeroline' which estimates how long it will take your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) to return to 0.00% based on your last test result.

My results the first time:
I enter `Male' and `195 pounds' at 8:00pm on an empty stomach; 4 ounces; Vodka with soda.  This is a typical bar mix.
After one hour my BAC was 0.10.  Over the legal limit.  The second hour I drank a 2 oz. drink and waited an hour.  My BAC was 0.065.

So 6 ounces of vodka on a fairly empty stomach with the `time to sobriety' (0.00%) would happen around 2:00am. This was interesting information.  It's a pricey unit, but not anywhere near the over $10,000 it is estimated, to deal with being busted drunk driving.  Drive safely!


My first impression of Super Organics Turmeric Root Powder | Good Source of Iron | Organic Superfood Powder | Raw Superfoods | Whole Food Supplement – Vegan, Gluten-Free & Non-GMO, 8 Ounces was not pleasant. Not sure if it was what I mixed with it, the amount or the flavor of Turmeric I didn’t care for. Either way, I plan to try it in several recipes since it is said to be good for you. Love that it is USDA Certified Organic, Vegan & Non-GMO. All reasons I gave it five stars.

About the product
• PURE & SIMPLE You don’t mess with the best; that’s why Super Organics brings you raw, untainted superfoods from the greatest source of all: nature herself. We believe nature provides near-perfect nutrition, which is why our powders are virtually untouched and minimally processed, supplying you with pure and simple nutrients the way nature intended.
• GUARANTEED GOODNESS Super Organics powders are made with only natural, carefully-selected ingredients for nutrition you can feel good about. Our products are proudly made without chemicals or artificial ingredients, ensuring you get nothing but organic, non-GMO goodness in every serving.
• FRESH & FLAVORFUL All Super Organics powders are thoughtfully packaged in a lightweight and portable zip-lock bag for no mess, no stress, and long-lasting freshness. With an airtight seal, our powders are guaranteed to outlast any store-bought produce while delivering the same freshness and potency you’re used to, not to mention an abundance of nutrients!
• ENDLESS OPTIONS Mix it, bake it, stir it, blend it: the possibilities are endless! Our superfood powders are a quick, convenient way to get the nutrients you need to live well each and every day. With nutrition as versatile as you are, Super Organics makes healthy eating easy and fun—just scoop, pour, create, and let nature do the rest.
• ANCIENT ORIGINS New doesn’t always mean better…just look to Turmeric Root for proof! The use of turmeric dates all the way back to early India, where it was highly revered in Ayurveda, a traditional Indian healing system. Today, it continues to be a popular wellness staple used worldwide for its amazing health benefits and culinary power.

Product description
Liven up your foods and give your body a healthy boost with Turmeric Root, a popular herb that’s rich in color, taste, and nutrients. With a vibrant orange hue and a bold, earthy flavor, Turmeric Root is the perfect way to enhance bland, boring foods and fuel your body with needed nutrients.

Much of Turmeric Root’s nutritional benefits come from Curcumin, the principal curcuminoid of turmeric. This substance is known to support a healthy inflammatory response, which can help with joint health and comfort. It is also a good source of iron. In fact, just one serving of Super Organics Turmeric Root Powder supplies 2 mg of Iron.

Even better, all Super Organics products are USDA Certified Organic, Vegan & Non-GMO, ensuring you fill your body with only high-quality, nature-made ingredients that have been carefully cultivated for maximum benefits. Supercharge your health with Super Organics convenient and versatile superfood powders!

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Association. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


I purchased the 3 bottle set( 90 days). Im one bottle in and things are going ok. I take 4 daily with no stomach irritation or other problems. The pills dont taste that good and start dissolving upon contact with water. I take them with lots of water. So far my shedding as increased and is causing me concern. I haven't seen a change in the condition of my hair or balding areas yet and no uptake in growth rate either.

Of note, I was already taking most of the ingredients listed as contained in Toji in other supplements. So I expected this to kick in quicker since I have the vitamins, herbs and minerals already in my system for the last several (6-8) months. That hasn't happened but I'm  Still hopeful , I will update in another 30 days.

Updated_ July 27

Two days away from concluding my second bottle and so far....I have no increase in my hair growth ( i only get 1/8" a month) , no increase in shine ( my hair's still frizzy and unruly) or thickness either( still thinning with bald spots).  I have increased shedding and breakage since I started to take these, which is upsetting to me.  My fingernails do seems to grow fast but that is all that I have noticed.  I am not happy with my experience  taking these so far.

Update August 28- added stars to my rating.

Beginning my fourth bottle and I'm finally noticing a betterment in my hair. It still grows slowly but I have noticeably growing hair at my edges. Shedding and breakage has decreased and my hair seems a  little thicker. . It looks much better than it did three months
ago or even one month ago.

Update at 4 months: September 25

Still no faster growth and only minor thickening. I've reduced my dosage to half... One in the morning and one in evening and so far no change in the condition of my hair.From my last update. i think ive gotten all I'll  get from these. I plan to continue two a day for the time  being until I can find something else.

Final review october 2013

I no longer take these. I saw only minor improvement in the condition of my hair after almost 5 months at high dosage, which was four a day. My fingernails grew pretty fast but that's it.  I saw no regrowth in bald/thinning areas and no change in growth rate either.  I've stopped taking them and so far, nothing happened. No shedding or breaking etc. Seemed they weren't that effective for me. Very pricey fail.

February 2014 second try

I'm desperate to stop my hair loss so I'm giving these another try. It seems they were effective in slowing my loss and some increase in thickness. Since I stopped taking them it seems my hair went back to very thin.  It took about three months to show. So if this worked and I didn't notice it's worth a second try. I need it bad because nothing else is working. I started two a day for one month January and now back up to 4 for the next three. I will update in 30.


This wedged seat cushion is much better than several of the reviews are giving it credit for, especially for the price!

Because of this, I feel I should address some of the specific concerns mentioned in the other reviews...

FIRMNESS:  At first glance, this cushion seems very stiff because it is.  If you weigh less than 115 lbs or are very sensitive to firm seats, you may want to look elsewhere for a softer cushion.  However, for the average person, the initial firmness slowly gives way as you sit in it and offers a nice balance of support and cushioning, rather than disappearing beneath you as some softer cushions do!  Also, as anyone who has owned memory foam products knows, the stiffer foam should hold up better over time. My wife is 125 lbs and uses hers all day, every day, as a receptionist in a busy office.  She loves it!  And it's still supportive enough for me to use, despite me being a much bigger and heavier person.

SIZE:  The stated measurements are spot on.  This is NOT a "large" or "extra large" cushion, much more of a "medium" size.  In fact, it says "mini" in the product title, so anyone thinking they were getting a huge cushion simply wasn't paying attention, ha ha!.  That said, it's not really "mini" either.  It's a nice versatile size that will fit most kitchen and office chairs, as well as car seats.  I'm a tall guy with a wide 38" waist and my wife is naturally "curvy" where it counts...while we definitely wouldn't want this cushion to be any more narrow than it already is, neither of us has difficulty getting comfortable on it.

ANGLE:  Someone complained that they didn't like the fact that the cushion was "angled".  Well, it says "wedge" in the title and it clearly shows the heavily angled profile in the picture!  This is great for keeping you from sinking backwards into chairs too deeply and also relieves pressure on nerves and arteries in your thighs by decreasing their angle.  Of course, not everyone likes the feeling of an angled cushion, but if you bought this thinking it was a straight cushion, you should probably get your eyes checked!  Also, just because you don't like the shape, it doesn't mean the cushion isn't a good value, because it is!

If you want a "soft" cushion, a "straight" cushion or are worried about the overall width, feel free to look elsewhere, but be ready to pay more!

Personally, I'd probably opt for a slightly wider cushion myself if I was going to buy another, but my wife and I still have no complaints about the overall performance and quality of this product.  Recommended!


This bag makes me a little crazy. Its a decent bag compared to some of the others which are just way too buly/expensive. There are four major problems with this item.

1) This bag is tall and thin. The machine at the bottom makes it so bottom heavy that the rest of the bag wants to flop forward. Most other bags are wider and not as tall, making the less liekly to flop or fall.
2) Problem #2 is the complete lack of any kind of pocket or mesh. Nothing to put an an extra feed bag in, or packets of santizer wipes or, well, anything at all. The criss cross things in the front are virtually useless. I tried putting some things in there, tightening it, and they were loose and unstable. Tightening the bungee too much makes the bag look ridiculous and cinched.
3) Problem #3 is that mesh pocket inside the bag for the machine. It's a job for the jaws of life getting the machine in and out of that obnoxiously small pocket. I know other reviewers have said similar things that it will stretch and whatnot. It really kind of doesnt. It does  *a little*. But not much. It has absolutely zero stretch in the material. I used to only put the machine in the bag when we went places, but it took so much f*ing time to manhandle the machine into the pocket, and then break my finger tips trying to get it out later, that we just keep it in this bag at all times. In that respect it actually works out bc we hang the bag from hooks and it's portably convenient. So there's a star, I guess.
4) Problem #4, is that there is (was) no way to charge up the machine while it's in the bag. What if you're traveling a long distance, or will be out for most of the day? I have to pry the machine out of the pocket and stuff it back in for half an hour just to get it charged? No. I did that like an idiot the first couple of times, and then decided to just cut a very small hole in the mesh and it opened up into the perfect space for the cord to fit through. Apparently it was too hard for this company to consider that people might actually have the audacity to want to charge the machine while in the bag. (eyeroll). Easy to solve, but it just shouldn't have had to be that way.
5) Problem #5 is that the flap for the window doesnt have the option to stay open. My son gets feeds during the night and its so annoying to try and undo that velcro every time the the machine beeps, which is alot. Again, easily solvable with a safety pin, but it just shouldnt have to be that way.

Generally, the bag does what its designed to do but not one single other thing. The other star is for the the fabric being easily cleanable. A dry-ish sponge and some scrubbing and it gets off any splatters of formula.

Not impressed.


Note: This review is for the Red Raspberry Perfect Food flavor.  Sometimes reviews get listed on other flavors as well, so keep this in mind as not all the aspects will apply to other flavors

I've personally tried a lot of energy/meal replacement bars, and been let down by most of them.  Typical bars are loaded with soy, refined sugar, and ingredients that are incomplete or simply harmful.  In the Garden of Life bars I've finally found something that tastes great, fills me up, and is amazingly healthy.  There are a lot of things to like about these bars, and very few not to:

A balance of Meal  Necessities - The bars include 40g of (good) Carbs for quick energy, 6g of Protein for sustained energy, and 6g of good fats for a satisfied feeling after eating.  It's important to understand that the fats and carbs in this bar are for the most part completely good for you, they are not empty carbs or bad fats that are typically avoided in diets.  The result is a nice satisfied feeling after eating one.

Provides 5g of fiber per bar - Most people don't get enough fiber, and definitely not the quality fiber in these bars.  3g of that fiber is soluble, the best kind.  It's very rare to find this in a bar, and a great way to add needed fiber to your diet.

All the benefits of a green drink, in a portable and tasty format - While those green foods drinks are great for you, I personally can't stomach them, and don't have the time to mix and drink them all day.  These bars are made from exactly the same thing as GOL's Perfect Food and Super Seed Mixes, giving you all the healthy fruits, veggies, sprouted grains and sprouted nuts, sweetened with honey and put in a convenient portable format.

Sweetened with Honey, NOT sugar - One of my biggest complaints with energy bars is that they're usually loaded with sugar, which gives a temporary rush of energy, and then a crash, tweaking out you insulin levels in a way that is not healthy.  The GOL bars are different in that while they are roughly 20% sugar, the only sweetener used is Honey, which is a complex sugar that doesn't affect your body negatively the way refined sugars do.

Probiotics in the Bar - Garden of Life is known for their probiotics, and they have included some in the bar, to give you not only a balanced nutrition supply, but also some helpful bacteria to digest it with.

Finally, possibly most important of all, Taste! - The taste is a lightly sweet, pleasantly textured faint raspberry flavor.  Biting into the bar is a satisfying feeling; it is soft but there is a "bulk" to it.  There isn't a gooey or crunchy feeling like other bars, and no nasty chemical taste.

There are a lot of things to like about these bars, and very few not to.  Try one out - you'll be pleasantly surprised at how great a meal bar can be!


Before buying this watched the “You Tube” videos/ reviews. I have below shoulder length, poker straight, fine hair thanks to being of Eastern European descent. It doesn’t take well to holding a curl despite thickening spray, mousse, etc.  In the past have use a Revlon curling iron  (with a clip) which actually curled and a Calista Perfect Styler brush style curling iron. Not sure why but the Calista Perfect Styler gave volume that lasted.  Had been the ONLY thing that has so far but that was 7 years ago.
Bought this as needed a bigger barrel due to longer hair and retractable bristles as have gotten hair tangled in past. The retractable bristles are okay. They still have tangled several times though. Even at the hottest setting—-410F this will produce a very loose wave at most and it will last no more than 20 minutes if I’m lucky. I’ve used it only 3 times now using very small strands of hair, keeping in for about 20-30 seconds, retract.  Little “flip.”  Doesn’t last anyway.  So disappointed as had really high hopes for this.
May work well (not sure) as straightener or on someone blessed with thicker, wavy hair but for me, even at highest heat- no results. Doesn’t even do the trick of polishing ends and giving any volume by flipping under when just used as brush curling iron to turn under ends (not using retractable feature).
Gave 2 stars as has a larger barrel (not easy to find, retractable bristles can be helpful. Really wanted this to work like Perfect Styler used to but unfortunately didn’t. Not sure why.  Heats up quickly, auto off. No real risk of burning fingers or skin. If they come out with an “improved model” with higher heat, maybe ceramic, infrared barrel I would be willing to test.  I will keep as won’t return something I have already used on my hair, though only 3 times and hair was clean with volumizing shampoo and thickening spray.

Update: Decided to give tus one more try and carefully watched videos. I’ve been using various styling tools from hot rollers to curling irons to styling brushes so I know some work better than others. This, unfortunately, was not one of the better ones for me. I have hair past my shoulder. It is fine, very straight, and hard to curl (or do anything) so knew was looking at at challenge. I tried one more time to be fair before I returned. I used smaller pieces of hair, on the highest setting (410F). I held each “curl” for over 20 -25 seconds.  Nothing! Barely a “flip!”  I tried again 3 more times.  Took photos but for some reason Amazon not giving me an option to submit. Wanted you to see just a VERY slight turn and it didn’t stay for more than minutes. Usually a tourmaline ceramic barrel is better but for whatever reason not in this case.  And again, hair tangled even with retracted bristles.  I was so excited to try this as I wanted it to work for me. Who doesn’t feel better on a “good hair day?”  It’s going back.


OMG, this is the finest quality inulin powder brand available. I have tried a dozen brands. It's also the best price I have found. It's very reasonably priced. I will always be a loyal customer.
I have tried some awful inulin products. I have even discarded some. I appreciate this companies commitment to customer service & quality. Some brands of inulin can be awful, some I've had to throw away. I have tried over a dozen and this is the best brand at the best price.
Important Info: Do not take your meds 2 hours before or after taking any fiber. Many people don't know this.
It's also very important your guts bacteria needs to develop a relationship with fiber. Introduce it slowly and work your way up. Inulin is not a very strong sweetener as some claim. It is a superfine prebiotic. A prebiotic feeds the probiotic beneficial bacteria. You need both for optimal happy gut bacteria.
Inulin from Jerusalem artichokes has an ancient homeopathic history. It's a North American Plant that native American's consumed. Europeans love this plant and it has many uses. It was almost used as biofuel in the US.
Caution some people are very sensitive and will get gas and cramps. You need to build up tolerance slowly so that you can reap the amazing healthy benefits. Diabetics will benefit from this wonderful plant fiber. Avoid type two diabetes consume inulin sensibly. Fiber works properly if you take it with water. All fiber needs water to work. If you do not drink enough water with fiber it's bad for your kidneys.
Inulin is my favorite prebiotic. I take it with my probiotics.
It's a waste to take Probiotics without Prebiotics. Prebiotics feed your probiotics.

Check out - The Art of Fermentation: New York Times Bestseller Kindle Edition
by Sandor Ellix Katz
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The original guide to kraut, kombucha, kimchi, kefir, and kvass; mead, wine, and cider; pickles and relishes; tempeh, koji, miso, sourdough and so much more…!

I give inulin to friends as gifts. May we all live long, healthy, loving, productive lives.
Live long and prosper and check out Woebot it's free. Woebot is a great tool. It's based on mindfullness and Cognitive behavioral Therapy. I love how logical it is. It's changed my ideas about AI.
Imagine what better human beings we can be. It examines how you think and helps you be the best you. Be a better parent, spouse, citizen. Woebot makes people better people. It's simple. Many people could throw away their anxiety, depression, PTSD and experience post traumatic growth.
Woe bot recommends great videos, books, etc... It has awesome tools. I predict Woebot has a good chance  at winning a Nobel Peace Prize. Learning to reason logically and understand emotions can only benefit humanity.


Eh..eh...ehmmm, may I start by saying...
These suck.

Hear me out! And come with me and you'll see a world of puuuurely objective opinions.

I will start by saying that I have never tried hemp wraps before; I have only ever used tobacco leaf wraps. What I will say to start is this is quite similar to tobacco wraps and I completely understand why there is another option on the market. But even with this, I feel like this particular falls flat in what makes wraps so sought after.

1. There's no gosh darn flavor!
I clearly didn't heed the warnings in the comments about these being bland. And bland doesn't even cut it because these are criminally minimalistic in everyday possible. And some of the smells I can't even begin to understand how they arrived at that scent for that "flavor". In example, OJK is usually a kush-esque smelling wrap or a completely plain wrap (in my world of wraps). It smells like off brand fruit snacks someone's eating in the other room with the door cracked and tastes like rolling papers. Yes, there is a significant difference between rolling papers and blunt wraps. Come for me, I don't care, It's the truth. Also, every single one, as you can see in the photo, has been opened to find one with flavor. The answer is none, but the grape and blueberry ones do actually smell like they should. Don't taste like anything...but do smell like stuff. Which, I guess, is something. But I literally don't know what some of these flavors should be, js.

2. Do I look like Spiderman? Am I able to secrete a sticky substance from areas that don't make sense, so I can keep my shotty, little blunts together? No. No, cuz I'm Dr. Batman and I don't even have blunt glue on tap on my utility belt. Crazy right? These have little to no stickiness, which is important in blunt wrapping. Just saying, I ain't a miracle worker and I though I do wrap decent blunts...I need help, okay? Batman needs help keeping their blunts together cuz it's either not enough or one lick too much with these.
I am a flawed person asking you to see me, not judge me.

Pluses tho...
1. Doesn't rip easy
2. Doesn't taste super chemically
3. Is a little harsh, but not as harsh as some other wraps I've tried
4. Decently priced

Wrap it up cuz this has been waaay too long? OK, so these are not great and also not good. These are BASIC asf. If you like basic, you are valid in your own right, but I can't understand your life choices. All that aside, I think these would work for people who like a little hint of something, but mostly want to smoke to get the job done. These will get the job done and I think that's the most accurate and sensible thing I can say without digging too deep into myself to find the "right" words. Am I being too harsh? That's relative. You don't read Batman for nice. You read Dr. Batman for real. Mwah.


Why I got the product: I've been seeing products like this pop up everywhere. All the youtube peeps are talking about it. Personally, I have dark circles so I am always in need of an eye gel to help me out with that.

How to use the product: You can use it at night or in the daytime under makeup. I actually found it decreased creasing on my eyelid.

My experience with the product: Like I said, It made the application of my eyeshadow so much better and my dark circles are significantly lighter.

What I know about the company: This is my first time buying from this company and I haven't heard anything about them (good or bad).

Compare it to other brands or similar serving products: I don't know much about the chemical process of these eye gels but they always give me the same results. That being said, it works.

Packaging: Everything was sealed for my protection.

Color of product/design: I like the design and color, it fits well on my makeup counter.

Why I gave 5 stars: I’ve done it too. You look at Amazon and said 4 stars? Why not 5 stars? Was something wrong with the product? Why did they give it 4 stars? Well, if the product has nothing wrong with it I’m going to give it 5 stars. If it has something quirky about it, I’m going to give it 4 stars. If I had to return it because of an error in shipping or I really wasn’t happy with the product, but its an overall good product, it gets 3 stars. I rarely give 1 or 2 stars, but those are for the real stinkers. Like receiving a bag of chocolates that are melted together. That’s a 1. So 5 stars doesn’t necessarily mean “I love it” which is what Amazon says it means. It just means it’s exactly what it says it is. There’s just no way to say “I love it” to some necessary items. I may mark 5 stars on my monthly subscription to toothpaste because it cleans my teeth, but that doesn’t mean I actually love toothpaste. It didn’t make my day better—It just was what it said it was. Anyway, I felt the need to clarify why I give out mostly 5 stars. I hope this was helpful.

Full Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review in order for product testing and analysis. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review and I receive no incentives or rewards in doing so. My intention is to focus on features and disadvantages that I would want to know about as a buyer, and not to promote this product in any way for the seller. My observations are purely my own genuine thoughts and are not in any way induced. Due to the fact, some may grant great reviews for free products or discounts, I on the other hand try to be completely honest and I try to write as much as I can about my own particular experiences with this product. I try to be as diligent as I can when trying to write insightful reviews such as this one and for every other item because I hope these reviews are helpful to other buyers. :)


I use sunscreen like crazy, I have very sensitive skin to both products and the sun so I am always trying out various types to see what works well for me. I jumped on the opportunity to try this sunscreen for free* to review since I can go through it so quickly and sunscreen can be expensive. Now it's winter right now, but I live in Northern CA so most days the sun is still shining and I tested this out one day that I was out and about and knew I would be spending some time in the sun. It's not about heat, but sun exposure and I've been known to burn during winter in the snow even. Overall it worked just fine, if I was around stronger sun exposure and in and out of the water I would want to apply it more often or to use a higher SPF which this doesn't currently come in. As someone who burns easily I take my sun screen seriously so I wouldn't recommend something that won't work well for me, because it definitely would not work for others. My kids are definitely not as sensitive to the sun as I am and this will be a good one for them to use as well, they usually use the lower SPFs that I have on hand during the summer.

Now this is a kids sun screen so it might sound weird that as an adult I am trying it out, but as mentioned above I have sensitive skin so often I buy children's or babies sun screens because they don't irritate my skin as much as some of the other adult ones can. The other thing I hate about having to live with constantly using sunscreen is the greasy feel and the gross sun screen smell. I really hate both. This sun screen is made with more natural ingredients and is made not just to block the sun but to also moisturizes as well. This is a slightly brown/grey color but once blended into the skin you can no longer see the tint. It blends and soaks in quickly and doesn't leave behind a sticky or greasy feeling that name brand sun screens can. The sun can also be drying to the skin and I felt like this moisturized my skin well.

Now the main perk of the sun screen is the smell, they scent it with some cocoa giving it a chocolate scent to appeal to kids. Well I love chocolate and not smelling like sun screen so I really liked the smell. It wasn't too strong and didn't bother my allergies to scents. I would say the scent lingers on your skin for about 30 minutes after which I no longer smelled it. If your hungry or craving candy it might bother you but other wise I found it fun and it made me happy smelling it.

I did think that this product was a bit expensive when I first saw it, it was running around $19 but Amazon prices can quickly fluctuate in any direction so that might not be the current price. The would be about double what you would normally pay for a name brand product in stores, plus shipping and that's why I thought it was pricy. However when you think about those commercial products they smell funny, are greasy or sticky feeling and are full of all kinds of who knows what chemicals. This product costs more, but is made with more natural ingredients that will probably be better for your skin in the long run.

*regardless of getting this sun screen for free this is my 100% honest opinion.


I have a huge allergy to the chemicals and bleach used in conventional disposable pads, most people don't realise that they are used to make cotton whiter as natural cotton is more of an off-white to a brown color, but that is not socially accepted. I have been using reusable pads and menstrual cup since I was a teen and this stuffed was not very commercially accessible or talked about. Most women don't realise what a huge advantage it is, both monetary, health-wise and it's not that difficult to wash, contrary of what people believe, I haven't experienced any stains and leakage. This has a total of 5 layers one being PUL making it bullet prove. The only other company in the pads that does this is ''party in my pants pads'' but they are very expensive in comparison. Also, I had never used one with a bamboo charcoal layer. So I found pros and cons.

A huge pro is a minky material that against your skin is super soft, it's very breathable and absorbent so you won't fell like you're wearing a wet diaper. In comparison to other cloth pads they are very thin, I love that I can wear leggings or some tight clothing it doesn't bulk up like other cloth pads. I find the prints very girly and adorable, one of the advantages of using cloth is this. Also, I have not experienced any leak because of water prove layers. The snaps are very well done, they fell secure and are made with plastic so they won't rust over washes. They are also two so you can adjust them if you need them to be thinner. All the stitching were perfectly done. I love that it brought a mesh washing bag, I usually just throw it in the laundry with my intimate but this is nice to have. You get a pack of 5 this is a huge deal as they tend to be so expensive. They fold very small for your wet bag if you need to change them on the go.

I didn't find so many cons is more of a preference as I am not a huge fan of microfiber, YES I know they are more absorbent than cotton or other material but they tend to smell over time, there's a wildly know trick to just hang them to dry in the sun and this would work miracles also with stains. They are not as long as I prefer they would compare like a regular size diaposable pad.  In the begging, the charcoal smelled like well charcoal after washing that went away, but that was another thing I had notice. I didn't find any instruction on how to take care of them. So after years of usage ill give a word of advice. Never add softener to your cloth pads as this diminishes the absorbency on them. Always wash in COLD so they won't stained, If you can try to soak them prior to washing them.

I will attach some picture in hope it will help someone who might be interested in this produc. If you have any questions or comments about this product or my review, feel free to message me and I'll be glad to help. I also posted a picture of all of my other cloth pads as people always think because I was sent a promotional item I am in the obligation to give a 5 star or I am being biased and this NOT the case. I am very passionate about the environment and I believe any knowledge that might be useful is always good to share.


I give it 5 stars for warmth - I have Raynaud's and I am constantly searching for better ways to heat my toes. Heated socks were good, but they had hot spots (that hurt) and had no durability. Last year I tried heated insoles, which work great in my extra thick slippers but the heat was focused on the instep, leaving my toes to still get cold unless I used the hottest setting.  So far these heated slippers are better as they seem to heat my whole foot - my toes are pretty happy again.

I give it 4 stars for wear-ability. The fit is good (ordered the small and I have small feet, men 8.5), but when walking around I feel a slight tendency for my foot to roll off the side of the sole.  This feels a little dangerous.

I give it 4 stars for operation. Three things I'd like changed: 1) the buttons are way too bright during operation. When sitting in my lounger watching TV, the lights on my feet are a distraction.  2) Once turned on, it is way too easy to accidentally change the power level when your foot brushes up against anything.  I think the button should be harder to press, or that you should have to hold the button down longer for it to change levels (by the way, they say to hold it for 3 seconds to turn on or off, but it's really about 1 second).  3) The color code of the power levels is weird.  I have other heated devices that have 3 levels and ALL of them go Red to Green to Blue (red is highest, blue is lowest), but these slippers have Blue as medium and Green as low - that's just weird.

I give it 4 stars for affordability.  $80 seems a bit high.

Something strange, but charging these batteries the very first time broke my usb adapter (rated for 2 outlets at 2.1a each).  I didn't notice when it broke, but when I checked on the batteries a few hours later, the adapter was dead.  It's hard not to blame these batteries, considering all of the use this adapter has had in the last few years.

I just ordered 2 pairs of extra batteries (which are not a bad price at $27) so that I can have heat all day/evening.

Update (Jan 17) - the accidental button pressing is getting very annoying.  I suppose if you sit perfectly still (never cross your feet, or place them sideways on the floor or against objects) then this isn't a problem, but if you move your feet around at all, you are going to be changing the heat level constantly.  Now I'm looking at my feet about every 10 minutes just to make sure I've not bumped the button again.

Update (Jan 20) - Durability - sucks.  I've only had these for 5 days and already they are barely working. The first 2 days these heated my whole foot.  Now, even on the highest setting, I can only feel a little heat in the very tip of the slipper.  My feet are cold again.  Very disappointed.


This is a very nice standard essential oil diffuser. I own four diffusers currently, one USB portable one for my car, one USB one at my desk, and one other big one for use in my bedroom. Additionally, I have purchased and returned two others previously, a small bottle shaped one that stopped working after one use and another car one that did not fit with my car's configuration. I mention this because I want you to know what I find makes a good diffuser, and why this is a very nice one.

A good diffuser has longevity. My bedroom diffuser has been run nightly for almost a year without a hitch; meanwhile, the attractive bottle-shaped one I purchase for use in my workout room at my office lasted exactly one day. I have used Aiho's diffuser in a couple different rooms in my house over the last few months without any difficulty.

A good diffuser has decent aroma dispersal. My little desk diffuser is only powerful enough release enough mist to surround me the and the length of my desk but none of the surrounding offices, which is fine for this particular application. My bedroom diffuser could be a bit more powerful to intensify the strength of the aroma by my bedside on the opposite end of my bedroom (and we have an average sized bedroom). This diffuser is strong enough for a bedroom, but not as strong for use in an open-air living room like mine with two huge entryways. It would be perfect for enclosed rooms or smaller spaces like an average sized kitchen or dining room, but probably too strong for small bathrooms and not strong enough for a big basement. With a quality oil and a full tank, 15 drops or so will provide a potent enough scent to awaken your mind and memories.

A good diffuser has a large reservoir for overnight use. 500ml is one of the biggest sizes you can buy for a diffuser, and it will most certainly last you all night long. This is one of the most important features for me because I don't want it beeping that it's empty in the middle of the night, and I like to wake up to the scents in the morning because it starts my day off the right way.

A good diffuser is quiet. The Aiho diffuser is never louder than a soft whisper, but if it's very quiet in the room, say at night time, you will probably hear a sound like running water, which is the bubbling in the reservoir. I happen to like that sound because to me it's very feng shui, but if you think that would bother you, you may want an alternative style of diffuser like the kind with the wicks which do not make that sound.

Other features: the Aiho diffuser is very similar to almost all of the other diffusers I've owned. It has a lighting feature to emit a soft colorful glow. I only use that in my child's room as a nightlight or if I'm setting the mood. Otherwise it has basic on/off buttons and high/low buttons. I can't imagine any other features you really might need, but this has all the basic necessities.

All in all, this is a very good diffuser for the price. I am happy with it and hope it continues to last as long as my other one in my bedroom.


Have been using these for a few months now and finally feel ready to review.

First, the vendor is good, shipping was quick, packaging nice, instructions helpful, it is good there are two different strengths in the package.

I have had 4 big babies the regular way, and been doing Kegels pretty religiously since the 3rd (sporadically before that)  The main reason I bought the Gyneflex is that I notice if there is anything in my bladder I can't jump around in exercise without, well, if you've had babies you know.  Have been assured by trainer and gynecologist that this is normal for those who have had larger babies or many babies.  I am fit and thin and since exercise has helped everywhere else I was hoping that upgrading the Kegels by adding resistance would help with this problem.  Purchased the Regular strength since I had many births but had been doing Kegels all along.

Whew! Resistance does help but not with the original issue.  I did get much stronger below, and moved from the light to dark pink, and see continued improvement.  The device really makes it more clear which actions are working (pulling UP squeezes it closed better than pulling IN, for instance) The Regular set was the correct one to start with.  The sex benefits may be overstated in the pamphlet but are real, when you are more fit down there everything feels better.  But the exercise problem did not improve, still have to be very careful when jumping.  I think maybe if you have this issue BECAUSE you are unfit below this may work, but using it to go from "normally fit" to "super fit" did not make a change in this.

I do not like the idea of using lube every day so took the advice of a previous reviewer and use jojoba oil, which works fine.

Exercise Notes - if you do the exercise reclining, as in the instructions, you may be closing the device by leaning into the bed, not using your muscles.  At first I did this and thought "wow this is easy!" but then figured out it was being closed partly by the force of the body laying on the bed and not by the muscles. Switched to using it standing in the shower, which gives a better idea of the correct use of muscles and also less chance of being walked in on by a child and makes it easy to wash it off right away.  I recommend strongly that you use it in different positions, not just reclined in the bed.  I was a little freaked out that all the movement was front-to-back so do turn it sideways approximately 1/4 of the time.  Also I think that it's better to do some medium tempo squeezing, some long holds, and some flutters instead of just pacing it evenly as per the instructions.

In short, highly recommended, device is great, but pay attention as you use it and figure out how it works best for YOU, don't just follow the instructions.  And don't expect it to fix everything, but be glad for the results you get.


Ok this is in Addition to my 5 star review below. I'm on my 2nd flosser as the first one starting turning on in the middle of the night. So did my second. I love this working unit. but I think there's a flaw in at least the gray one.  Anyone have one that's lasted more than a month without a short?  The last straw was when it went on in my carry on. In a plane. It's not been charged in 4 days. It's off and in all the time. It's three rooms away and I can hear it going off again. Sigh
 I dint know if I ask for  a third or just give up.
My original review is here :
 This is one of my favorite purchases of the last couple of years.  honestly.  I am always traveling and it's hard to pack a standard or portable waterpic.  I thought at best, this would be a good substitute while I am on the road but once I tried it--I immediatly offered my old waterpic to my husband.  This thing is KILLER!  the consumer video shown was really helpful, but for me a little misleading. This thing looked Giant--but in real life, I can wrap my hand around it easily and turn it on with my thumb, not finger, but you can do it however you want.  The daily set up consists of flipping your "pic" of choice up, pulling the water tube down (it's rigid) and turn it on. High speed is GREAT.  If you have a problem with the water not drawing either the water tube is up against the bottom--a slight design flaw, but you can control how far you pull it down, just millimeters off the bottom is fine, or you have a REALLY tight seal between the cup and the unit--just loosen it up to let some air out,  and you get all the power. If it leaks, I think that's operator error, you need to get that "pic" on good and tight, but you only need to do it once.  Once it's in, you just flip it up to use and flip it down when done.  The cup is so handy, attaches to the bottom and holds your water via twist while  in use, and when you're done, flip the pic down and the cup goes on top. viola!  EASY to travel with and it actually looks great on the bathroom counter.  Beautiful packaging is just a bonus. It comes with a USB cord, but not a charger, but you probably have a charger somewhere.  I use it twice daily, have charged it twice and have owned it two weeks.  It has not died, I just figured that a week was a good time to charge it, I can't say enough good things about this product.  Flippin awesome!


I ran out of 5HTP and noticed this when I was shopping for the best price. It was the lowest priced, but I felt a little uncertain as I purchased it because the 5HTP amount doesn't seem to be very high, the company doesn't tell me specifically how much 5HTP is in their blend, and it's a blend - something I've learned to be very careful with because many blends don't include enough of anything to work, and they can easily create an overdose situation when combined with other supplements. Fortunately, the only concern I had with this was that it wouldn't work....

... Ummm. It actually DOES work. I do have to take it more on an as-needed basis than I do with the pills. One in the morning, and two to three more throughout the day if I need them. It's a bit inconvenient to have to remember to pop more, but nothing unmanageable. It basically helps me control my own anxiety and depression. It does NOT make them go away on its own, but neither does 5HTP by itself. But it DOES make me better able to cope with stress without it impacting my physical health, and it also improves my mood by default a bit so it's easier to fend off depression and overworrying.

I get serotonin syndrome easily from antidepressants and get my serotonin supply burned all up, so that's why I take 5HTP instead (with my psychiatrist's approval). Instead of trying to limit the reuptake (e.g.) recycling of the body's serotonin to trick it into making more, 5HTP supports the actual production of serotonin. Because of this, it should NEVER be combined with prescription antidepressants - the combination is almost guaranteed to create serotonin syndrome. However, for someone whose brain still doesn't increase serotonin production with an antidepressant limiting its reuptake, 5HTP can be a literal lifesaving alternative. Chances are high in these cases that your brain needs help with MAKING serotonin in the first place; not just with regulating it.

MTHFR... take notice on this particular amino! It can resolve a LOT of mental health issues you experience simply due to MTHFR not processing certain key nutrients for mental health and stability.

The taste. Hahahaha. Orange cream was not the greatest flavor idea, okay? But it's tolerable enough. Just not enjoyable. And it is kind of slow to meltdown all the way. If you don't like the taste, a drink helps.

Comes in blister foil packs, so you can slip one of them into your purse for on the go convenience.

Totally digging this product. Thanks for this discount so I would find it! Because I'm pretty sure this item doesn't cost what I paid for it normally lol.

Update: I'm now on my second box. I got tired of using 4x daily, so I got extra strength HTP for night and I'm using this for daytime support. I take one in the morning, more if I'm having a moody day and need the extra help.


I love this product it works great/it really does lubricate my joints. 4 some reason when I take the Schiff glucosamine plus msm it makes me very tired/sleepy throughout the day/gets worse as I take it everyday. So I can't  take it. However, as I was desperate in my search 2 find something that I could use that would lubricate my joints especially my low back since all 5 of my lumbar are slipped disc/I have Myofacial pain syndrome/when the cold weather fronts start kicking n then it makes my back hurt soooo bad/makes it hard 4 me 2 walk/my legs won't work right/I end up having 2 use a cane, walker or a wheelchair . I read the reviews/am so greatful/thankful 4 those who left reviews. Because this stuff rocks, it works sooo good I can't believe it works just like glucosamine only without me getting tired/sleepy. I regret that I waited sooo long b4 buying this product, I actually saw it about 6 or 7 months ago/didn't get it, I was so busy with my college classes/got distracted. However here we are/it's 1/12/18 it's so cold outside/I now have my hyurlronic acid/am doing great what a life changer 4 me. I'm fixing 2 start my classes/I knew I had 2 do something b4 I started school so I bought these/have been taking them 4 a couple of weeks I take 2 in the morning/2 in the evening along with my 200mg CoQ10 twice a day/my 2400mg fish oil 2 softgels equal 2400mg/I take 3 softgels a day which would make it 3600mg/800 mg malic acid 2 times a day/400mg magnesium 1 cap 2 times a day/1000mg of cinnamon at night all directed by my Doctor all of my inflammation it gone so my pain level is back down to about a 2 or 3 on a regular basis way better than a 6-8 level. Since it is 28 degrees outside right now my pain level is only a 2 on pain scale which is absolutely awesome my life restored with supplements/good diet. I wish my pain management  Dr's had told me about this year's ago. Thank God I now have a great primary care Dr who is a wholeness/wellness Dr. Bi Bi Sattar in Ftw Tx. She is great. I still have my pain mngt Dr but I'm only on one prescription muscle relaxer Baclofen 20 mg one every 6 hrs. I will absolutely buy this product again/again I'm now going 2 b a lifetime customer. This is a great product from a great company. I didn't get paid 2 say that nor did I get a discount. It's my honest review. I'm in love with this product. Thank you so much 4 such a great product/I will b ordering from this company again. Bless you ♡


This ozone unit won't kill any mold.
It will just give you a sore throat.

Technical data on testing:
The Berry Breeze (originally the Ozonator $50) generates ozone through a high voltage corona discharge.  I measured the voltage at just over 4000 volts.
It puts out a peak 0.8 ppm ozone in the first 48 to 52 minutes; solid green LED.
It then goes into stand by for 195 minutes; blinking green LED.
Then it runs for 8 minutes.  Thereafter in 203 minutes it generates ozone for 8 minutes or 8/203 (4% of the time).
This is why the 50 hour batteries can last for months.
The 1/2 life of ozone at 0 degrees C (32 F) is only 300 seconds.
The total time to decay back to stable O2 oxygen is 15 minutes.
In a standard 21 cubic refrigerator (.61 cubic meters) that 8 minute run time generates only 0.4 ppm, for a few minutes.  This is not enough ozone concentration to kill anything.

Therefore the statement: "Because Berry Breeze slowly release O3 into your refirgerator, food decompostition comes to a grinding hault - preventing them from molding and rotting. "
Is FALSE.  Did you notice the 3 typos?

To kill bacteria you need .25 to 2.29 ppm for 20 minutes.
To kill viruses you need .2 to 4.1 ppm for 30 minutes.
To kill mold you need 3.0 to 5.0 ppm for 60 minutes.
To kill fungi you need .02 to .26 ppm for 1.67 minutes.

So I put the unit into the crisper drawer: this works much better.  The peak ozone was 2.5 ppm and decayed to 0 in 4 minutes, enough to kill fungi, but nothing else.

Then I put the unit into a 5 gallon bucket (21 liter) and sealed the lid.  This produced 19.7 ppm.  The decay time was 100 minutes, because it was airtight.
The only way to kill everything is to put the unit in a small airtight container, like the Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Plastic Space Saving Square Food Storage Container for Kitchen/Sous Vide/Food Prep, 12 Quart, Clear

Ozone density is 2.14 kg/m^3 or 2.14 g/l or .00214 mg/l = 1 ppm.
The unit generated a total .885 mg of ozone in the 48 minute runtime, which calculates to 1.138 mg/hour.
This is 4.5% of the published 25 mg/hour for the "Ozonator" identical unit.

I also tested the dissolved ozone in water in the refrigerator using 0 to .5 ppm test strips: after the full 52 minute runtime, in the refrigerator crisper drawer, it measured 0 ppm in an open glass of water.

I noticed that during all testing I had an irritating sore throat that lasted for hours.
All testing done in a sealed refrigerator or sealed bucket.  It only takes a brief inhalation when snapping the cover on to start the ozone to cause a sore throat.

Ozone senor used:  ME2-O3 (0-100)  21K19D-0136


Do not buy if you need this soon. Maybe it’s changed (when I ordered ratings were fine but by the time I was WAITING-it was awful) but It took too long for me. Over a couple months. It’s Okay. I’m severely disappointed in this purchase due to severe shipping delays and unnecessary deception!  I would have accepted the truth. Maybe they were overloaded with orders. All well they appeared to be instead severely taking advantage, and leading in to many of us about when it was supposedly shipped.

I know when things are shipped and track USPS in texts from all sellers. They don’t hold back products.
...🍃💜🍃 I won’t waste energy badmouthing- I give honest straight reviews. Rarely poor, bad-and not pleased. Lots of grace and patience. So I contacted the seller twice. They are not truthful in when I would receive the package (masks). I waited and waited when I could have made another choice or get a refund! And when all this Covid started I needed truth not lies. I rarely write a bad review. I’m not happy. Well really I’ve let go lol 😂 Sorry but truth is real. I always speak from the heart, not emotion, facts. Move on in my opinion. I ordered from someone else- I am so pleased. I found them months later on Instagram. Got as stated in a few days via USPS for which I get texts every stop even from label making-👍🏻☀🌱☀😊 (you can sign up for much of this on the USPS website and more for free). The company went above and beyond.
I don’t put other sites names on to to bash on other people in reviews even though I want to do bad here grrrr. I read many others were waiting and unhappy while I was waiting on these people and got their money back. Well, I waited it out.  But still it only proved their deception.  ‘we delivered it on this day’ yeah right-NOT!

Move in order from someone else unless this company has turned around since this review. Then I am all for fairness as I said- I usually give the benefit of the doubt.

Happy mask shopping.
I do recommend am adjusting ear part, which this did not have, it just pulled which over time (like wearing during a massage) can cause discomfort.  It’s not the easiest to breathe in, but stands up to washing and is not a bad mask if you wait out delivery or if they improve delivery. I like the material. I just love my new cost efficient mast for less money, free shipping, carbon inserts (yes replacements) and nose metal replacements, and quick free shipping I was able to track via USPS via text and email step by step. Wonderful, hassle-free. Not hard to find.

Hope this helps. That’s why I come back and share~ I wish someone had done the same 🌼😊💦🍃💦🌱👍🏻

❤🧡💜 have a great day! 💜🌱💙🌱❤🌱


Trying to get pregnant can be really frustrating and if it isn't working it can be heartbreaking. I can tell you this from experience. Getting pregnant with my first child took three years, a reproductive endocrinologist and surgery for both my husband and myself. Luckily the second child was much easier to come by. I easily got pregnant again but miscarried and have not been able to get pregnant since. Up to this point we have pretty much been guessing when I am ovulating, that is not working this time around. I am hopeful that using ChoiceMMed 50 (LH) Ovulation tests can help us. I used them this month and was able to pinpoint when exactly I ovulated and to know ahead of time that it was going to happen. You see one thing that the doctors never told me when I was trying to conceive my first child is that sperm can live up to four days inside of a woman. What that means is that you want to be having sex in the days before you ovulate as well as when you ovulate. By using the ChoiceMMed 50 (LH) Ovulation tests you can tell when your body is ramping up to ovulate. Because an egg is usually only viable for 12 to 24 hours it is not the worst idea to have some sperm waiting for it. Even if you know when you are going to ovulate it is sometimes hard to have sex in that small window of time but if you use the ChoiceMMed 50 (LH) Ovulation tests it should be easy to have sex a day or two before just in case you miss that small window of time. So here is my hint for using the ChoiceMMed 50 (LH) Ovulation tests, in the days leading up to ovulation you should try to have sex once or twice just to improve your chances of getting pregnant. It is nice that this package includes ten pregnancy tests. You are obviously going to need a pregnancy test to find out if your efforts  worked. It is just convenient to have the pregnancy tests included with the ovulation tests. One thing I want to say about pregnancy tests in general is that false negatives are much more common than false positives and with a pregnancy test even a faint line is usually a positive. Each woman and each pregnancy are different. Personally Early testing does not work for me. I have to actually be late to get a positive result on any pregnancy test. With all of my pregnancies I believe I had false negative results  before I had positive results. If you get a negative but not your period just test again in a couple days, you just might get a nice surprise. **DISCLAIMER** I received this product free or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My opinions are mine and mine alone and are in no way influenced by the discount. I am an Amazon shopper too and I know how important quality reviews are in the shopping process and decision making. I only review products that I personally need and want to try and I make it a point to share my experiences with the product both positive and negative. Hopefully this review has been informative and entertaining. Feel free to comment positive or negative and let me know if this review has been helpful.


Changing my original review below from 5 stars to 1 star based on my most recent experience.

This was a huge hassle and disappointing experience. I do not recommend this product or this seller. The seller was neither helpful nor honest with the return and refund process.

I bought 2 of these in January and they are great. Same seller, and same product advertised. Well, the wood on the 2 new ones is unfinished. This wood causes splinters when picking up or sitting on it. Also has a strong wood smell. The prior ones did not have any smell and the wood is a smooth, soft texture with a shiny coat over it.

I contacted the seller for a return, explaining the issue. They stated they could offer $50 as compensation of the $112 I originally paid. They said I did not need to return the items. When I said no, I would return to Amazon for a full refund, they made an offer of $90, still below what was paid. I stated that was not acceptable. They also said Amazon would refund me the tax. I contacted Amazon who said Amazon said that is not their policy to refund taxes. Amazon advised I should open an A-Z claim. Once this was done then the seller emails me right away to say they can offer a full refund but I have to close my A-Z claim first. I searched online and this is not uncommon for some third party sellers. One thread said they were asked to close an A-Z claim, and they said that they were born at night, but not last night.

This seller pressured me on multiple emails to cancel my A-Z claim promising a full refund.  I did cancel the claim not wanting to be hassled any further. They emailed me and I was refunded the full amount.

I sent the items back as I will not use them and I do not want the seller to come back and say I never returned it to them.

I have dealt with third party sellers before where they refund or replace right away, with no low offers.

Of course this seller did not want an A-Z claim on their record as it hurts their seller reputation. However, below is from their email:

If we refund you first, Amazon will directly end the case and deduct points. So we need you to close this A-Z claim first.
Please rest assured that we are an honest seller. We will refund you the full amount immediately after you close the claim, otherwise you can complain to us directly to Amazon.
So could you please close the A-Z claim first?

That was the third email asking to close the A-Z claim.

Not honest seller if offering $50 of $112 paid for defective items. This was time consuming and a headache.

Not happy.  Be aware. Be warned.

Never buying from this seller again. Think twice before you do.

Original review:
Beautiful, comfortable, sturdy. Easy to put together in less that 5 minutes. Great seat for next to tub, bathroom, closet. Was going to put in the shower but found a different one for that. Love the soap dish as well!


This is the way I wish all supplements would be made. I am so happy to see that a supplement company recognize consumers want third party tested even when made in the USA. There are indeed a few bad apples out there so thank you thank you Kappa nutrition for going the extra mile. Too many Made in USA supplements do not even know if the ingredients they used were made without heavy metals or contamination. I love love love as the seller stated " We manufacture in our own facilities . We do not send to 3rd party to manufacture."  You see we got lazy and just trusted what a company said was in the bottle. And there are some (me included) who have been taken advantage of with our trust. They knew all we wanted was a cheap price and 'promises' of quality and what not. There have been so many revelations recently of completely fake supplements as well as dangerous ones too with heavy metals etc.. So I personally look for companies that do their best to insure quality . And too Amazon now requires credentials/verification from supplement companies to try and help us. I can tell you now this will be my new source of magnesium from this company.

Ok so why do I take magnesium. Honestly mostly for sleep and so in the morning I stay regular ( think bathroom). And too oh gosh is it good for your brain. Those who follow my reviews know my deal is skin care and supplements (which is the reason I am so impressed with this company being third party tested and made in USA). In the supplement world we know Magnesium is a no brainer. Its kinda like a basic element for everything else to work. The dosage here they are offering is a tad bit higher than what I usually take but very very close. It's just the right amount to aid me with sleep and help stay regular and loose weight. While at the same time doing the thousands of beneficial things that my body needs from magnesium. True enough we get  close to 'enough' from our food but if you go long enough with some inadequacies it can lead to neural problems. And we definitely do not get enough from food for sleep and digestion aid. You may have to experiment with dosage to find what works best for you but this is close to the dosage I take that being 2 caps at 280mgs.

I want to point out too that I am seeing many companies...now..... stating third party tested but when you get the bottle it is missing the third party badge/marking. So if they even did send it for testing was it an independent company that tested it ? Rest assured this bottle from Kappa Nutrition has the badge/marking as well as all the others like the GMP certification.

Once again I rarely review a supplement with a smile like the one I am doing now but it is so refreshing to see a company that cares what it is important to us as the consumers ! This magnesium is working great for me (because it's not fake and very bioavailable).  I hope this may have been helpful !