I like thats it's all natural and doesn't have that knock out feeling, it is gental and soothing and puts me to sleep without waking up drowsy
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Showing posts with label noise machine for sleep. Show all posts
Alluna Sleep, Herbal Supplement - 28 each
I like thats it's all natural and doesn't have that knock out feeling, it is gental and soothing and puts me to sleep without waking up drowsy
Double Core Select Pillow Orthopedic Pillow - Core Item # 172
I have been sleeping on orthopedic neck pillows for about 12 years. I never had trouble finding a decent pillow until recently.I tried the tempurpedic hated it because it squishes down to one inch from the heat. I tried the d-core pillow but I got pain in my neck it's just a strange design. I don't do well with memory foam pillows because of the heat, again, they tend to get flat and I actually need the support.
After trying about six different pillows over a period of two months, I gave this a try. It's fantastic. It doesn't flatten because it's not memory foam and the precision cut foam tubes can be changed. I started with the mid-firm one but had to change to the soft (the instructions do say to start with the softest one). No more tossing in bed, no more pain in the neck (literally).
This pillow is perfect especially because you can adjust the firmness by changing out the cores. I am absolutely delighted with it and so is my husband. He doesn't have to hear me complain that I can't sleep.
U P D A T E: I have been using this for almost 6 months now and I have to look for another pillow. I'm in between the 2nd and the 3rd cores. The 2nd is too soft and the 3rd is too hard. I am having a very hard time adjusting. No longer happy with pillow. Too bad, it worked wonders at the beginning.
My star rating has dropped to a 2.
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I purchased this pillow and it arrived in about a week! To set the cores into the pillow was very easy. The cover that is supplied with the pillow is not very easy to put on however, the cover DOES hold tightly to the pillow which is great. As noted in the instructions, it seems to be best to start off with the softer cores and work up to the more firm ones. Once I switched over to the next level core, the first night I awoke twice to reposition. The second night I slept though the night and likewise since then. I have not upgraded the core and I have yet to have any neck aches.I use a CPAP machine and have arthritis in my spine (and neck) and this pillow is working very well for me. I am thrilled that I finally can sleep all night and have no neck pain in the morning. I had originally asked Customer Service if they had such a pillow, little did I know that there was one in the works!!! I am very, very pleased!!!
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I've been unable to sleep well due to shoulder pain for over a year because of pinched nerves in my neck. I would only sleep for a short time before waking with terrible shoulder pain every night. I've had this MARVELOUS pillow for a little over a month and I sleep through the night every night! It's such a blessing. It takes a couple of weeks to get used to having such a different-feeling pillow, but I followed the directions on which core to start out with and the pain is gone. I changed cores after a couple of weeks for a bit more firmness. I love going to bed again. :-)Want Double Core Select Pillow Orthopedic Pillow - Core Item # 172 Discount?
I bought this pillow to alleviate my chronic neck pain after reading all the positive reviews. However, after using this pillow for a week, my little nagging neck pain turned into a major pain!! The foam rolls are a good idea except that the two firmest ones are too firm. They feel like rocks under your neck, and the soft one squishes down to nothing! The pillow is just cheap quality foam, and there's virtually no pillow in the middle, so your head ends up at an awkward angle! Also, the foam material that the pillow is made out of is very cheap quality compared to other memory foam or tempurpedic pillows! Very disappointing for the price!!Save 30% Off
Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Relief LiquiCaps, 60-count Box
This works pretty well, provided you can get it out of its package. That takes a pair of pliers, scissors, or a pocketknife. Not so great when in the throes of a miserable cold.
They are good to use after a long day and you have a sore back or some muscle discomfort.
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Nyquil nightime cold and flue. This capusules allow me a good night sleep during the time I have a bad cold or flue. Shipping was fast and I could not find the price cheaper than her on Amazon.Read Best Reviews of Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Relief LiquiCaps, 60-count Box Here
These are excellent and from the minute they came out on the market, they have always been in my household. I take two anytime at night when I feel like I'm coming down with something. I not only, 99% of the time, knock out whatever was coming on, but I get a good night's sleep. Also wonderful for nights when allergies are acting up, making me feel better both that night and the next morning. I like the 40-pack because it's more economical and I don't run out of these so often. I can't say I feel any morning grogginess with these personally, but you do need to plan on getting 8-9 hours of sleep before taking these, IMHO. They're pretty easy to swallow because of the gelcap's slight softness, especially taken with milk.Want Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Relief LiquiCaps, 60-count Box Discount?
Zeo Sleep Manager Pro Replacement Electronics Module
The Zeo Sleep Manager Pro Replacement Module is one of two necessary components of the Zeo Sleep Manager Pro.The primary difference between this and the Pro Plus is that the Pro charges via a micro USB cable where the Pro Plus charges via the base station. As such, the Pro is a better bet for traveling as the base station does weigh a bit and any micro USB cable will suffice as a charger for this.
While Zeo has closed up shop, the Zeo tracking software for the Pro and Pro Plus remains available for download from the Google Play store, so this is far from an obsolete device. (Whether or not the servers will remain online to continue uploading the data is a good question, but you can certainly still track your sleep on your phone even if they go down.) Rather than spending several hundred dollars for a Pro, if you can get a hold of a Zeo Mobile Headband you can basically create your own for a fraction of the price.
SomaLunex Extra Strength Sleeping/Calming/Stress Relief Pills w/Melatonin, L-Tryptophan, Chamomile,
I suffer from anxiety which affects my sleep, but when i take SOmaLunex I fall asleep faster and deeper, so when I get up in the morning I feel rested. This alone helps me manage my anxiety better, and I really appreciate that its pretty much a bunch of vitamins and herbs, not crazy pharmaceuticals.
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Cough Syrup 4 Oz - Hylands
My grandmother gave all of her grand kids this growing up many many years ago and now with a lot of medical problems in my family this is one of the cough medicines our doctors will let us take. It really WORKS!Save 15% Off
HoMedics SS-2000E Sound Spa Nature Sounds Machine with 6 Nature Sounds, Silver
Not a bad little machine. The sound loop for the 6 sounds is pretty good, if you listen (actually listen) to the loop, you can find where it starts repeating. The only thing I didn't like about this machine is that the lights for the on/off and timer are a bit bright! I solve this by putting a small towel over the area. Also, you have to remember to shut it off, or the batteries will wear out quickly! (I'm in Europe and can't use the AC plug.) Other than this, I would recommend it for people who want to either block out surrounding sounds (from outside mostly) or don't like to fall asleep with total quiet.
Pros:
Quality sound, both in volume and content
Timer feature or unlimited play
Small form factor
Inexpensive
Cons:
Sounds are repetitive (though not distractingly so)
The heartbeat is a bit creepy, perhaps for some
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I love the idea behind this, it is a basic white nosie maker to drown out noise for our daughter to sleep, even camping since it runs on a couple of batteries! But after only a month....it started shorting out...we can still coerce it to work..but I know we eventually won;t be able to. Bummer!Our family has really benefitted from this white noise machine. We love it because it helps our baby son sleep soundly in our house and it makes a new environment feel familiar to him since we take it with us wherever we go for overnight trips. During nap time, it drowns out the dog's barking and he sleeps right through ringing phones, conversation noise and traffic noise too. When I'm in need of an emergency nap, I use it myself to help shush away thoughts and songs stuck in my head...or just noise around the house that might distract me from getting a few zzzzz-s. I've bought this item for a few "new mama" friends and they love it too. It's better than other brands because the volume goes pretty high, which is necessary for an infant who actually prefers a noisy sleeping environment. We had one before this one, and it was way too gentle and quiet. As soon as we switched to the Homedics brand, our baby's sleeping changed for the better! The only thing that could be improved about this product is that the cord is pretty sensitive and if it's not firmly connected to the wall or the unit, it will sometimes cut off with no warning.Want HoMedics SS-2000E Sound Spa Nature Sounds Machine with 6 Nature Sounds, Silver Discount?
When we received our first item, the volume knob was "crackly" and you had to jiggle it to get it to work. We sent it back to Amazon and received a replacement. The replacement worked fine for about 6 months, and started to have the same problem. This problem doesn't kill the machine, you can use Radio Shack's Tuner Lubricant to spray the contacts and get it to work again. The quality of the potentiometer is quite low, however, and if you don't want to have to do maintenance, I'd suggest looking around for another machine.Save 8% Off
The Healing Garden Zzztherapy Sleep Well Body Lotion
I bought this Chamomile scented ZZZtherapy when I could no longer get the same lotion is the lavender scent. I like that the scent is light and fresh, and stays true, but is not overpowering. I have allergies and some perfumed products make me sneeze and cause stuffiness. This is also a nice lotion for skin softening properties.
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Bell Sound Sleep, 750mg x 60 capsules
I was looking for better prices than my nearest health supplement store (12 miles away). FOUND IT! As for the product itself, it actually seems to make a difference. My wife says I snore less and not as loud when I do still occasionally snore. I feel more rested when I awake in the morning. I was so skeptical at time of first purchase; I doubt I'll ever stop buying it.
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Sorry to hear how this product has not helped others. However I will have to say it has helped me out. I have purchased this product in the past to get off of my cpap machine which I so dispise. I snore like a frieght train and I feel like the cpap does not help. When I took this i felt much better in the morning. I myself like free products , but I am not writing it for that such to let others know that it does work. Just any other drug or natural product that is out there. You will find that it will not work for everyone or take affect at different levels.Read Best Reviews of Bell Sound Sleep, 750mg x 60 capsules Here
Would not waste your time or money. It does not work. Im surprised that other people said that it worked.Want Bell Sound Sleep, 750mg x 60 capsules Discount?
I'm ashamed that I let myself get suckered in. I've struggled to get a decent night's sleep and to find a comfortable and effective mask for my CPAP machine for years. The possibility of being done with all that was very tempting. This stuff did nothing as promised. Nothing.Save 10% Off
GoodNites Sleep Boxers, Boys
My son has used these for years. He is disabled and at times we could only find the larger m/XL size which were for over 65lb and they were way too big for him. When he weighed around 40-50lb these fit him well. Now that he is closer to 55-60 I found a deal and stocked up. I am sorry that I did. He could not even get one past his hips. So if your child is bumping 60lb I would recommend you go with the larger size available. And my son is on the thin side and is very very slim. He does not have big hips.
Futuro 48462en Night Wrist Sleep Support, Adjustable
- Moderate, stabilizing relief and protection
- Couples light compression with support from cushioning beads and removable palmar stabilizer
- Adjustable straps provide customized fit and support
- Easy-Sleeve design makes it quick and easy to put on
- Use on right or left wrist
I used this splint now for some nights (bought it in a local drug store)and really feel relief for my wrist. I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis and a Trigger Thumb, and my surgery was cancelled and I have to wait another 8 weeks. But since using this splint I will manage this waiting time. I couldn't wear my other splint anymore because it just hurt me, especially during night. Now I don't wake up because of pain in my hand and I also wear it sometimes during the day when my pain is too bad. And I am really happy that it doesn't put pressure on my bad thumb like every other splint I tried, did. I will recommend this to everyone and I think that Amazon should remove reviews which are only related to shipping and not to the product at all.
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Please, if you have carpel tunnel, tendonitis, or other forms of chronic wrist pain disregard the last rating. It is purely matched by the cost of shipping which is irrelevant to the product. If their high shipping prices really burst your bubble find this product in stores. This splint is by far the best purchase I have made for my wrist pain. When I wake up in the mornings things feel great! NO PAIN! I did not experience this with my day time splint! If your are serious about recovery or pain relief give this a try!Read Best Reviews of Futuro 48462en Night Wrist Sleep Support, Adjustable Here
Don't bother with all the other braces on the market if you have ANY wrist pain. My NP told me I have the beginning symptoms of carpal tunnel. Little pains here and there, and I curl my hands and wrists inward when I sleep...not good. I put this brace on and I instantly feel relief.Want Futuro 48462en Night Wrist Sleep Support, Adjustable Discount?
I bought these, by a doctors suggestion for postpartum carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists. The pain and numbness of carpal tunnel syndrome was waking me up at night. These worked and ELIMINATED all of those symptoms. (no joke!) I was shocked something so simple could work so well. So as a product they do work, and I would highly recommend them for that reason.The one drawback I have found is I have used them every night for three months and the velcro has already worn out and the splints now loosen up at night. They used the softer velcro on these which doesn't poke or hurt, it almost feel like a fabric, however it is not as strong, over time it wears out. Now if the end of the velcro tab comes into contact with anything it comes completely undone. I tend to move a lot in my sleep, maybe someone who moves less wouldn't have the same issue.
I will probably buy another pair because they are comfortable, and do work, however I find it disappointing that they used such weak velcro for something that you wear overnight. I don't know if it was planned obsolescence, so that you buy another one or if it was faulty material.
To wrap it up, the product worked but the velcro could be stronger.
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Simply perfect. I've been using the far bulkier and cumbersome IMAK padded night wrist guard for years, and recently had a carpal tunnel pain flare up in both wrists.After switching to a pair of these, all pain is gone. The design and quality of these wrist supports are far superior to the IMAK adjustable night wrist guard. I'm completely happy with this purchase and will buy them again if they wear out -but I think that's a long way off.
De-Puff Eye Treatment is a combination of Haloxyl & Eyeliss
I first used this yesterday. My undereye area is swollen red and feels burnt. What's in this stuff? My jar didn't have a list of ingredents.
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Hearos Ear Plugs Xtreme Protection, 14-Pair Foam (Pack of 3)
UPDATE: I no longer recommend cutting the plugs with scissors to shorten them for comfortable sleeping. Instead, go to YouTube and search for a video called "Fitting Foam Earplugs" by user aearoweb to learn how to properly insert plugs all the way into your ear canal, which will eliminate the need to cut them.UPDATE: Amazon is now offering these for about $0.12/pair, which makes them one of the cheapest options available!
I got a little carried away comparing different brands/models of ear plugs this past week and thought I'd share my experience here. Of the following three, the Hearos Xtreme Protection are my favorite. If the length of this review looks daunting, just skip the rest and take a look at the three kinds of plugs I tried and my overall assessment of their key characteristics:
HEAROS XTREME PROTECTION
Noise isolation: 5/5
Comfort: 4/5
Price: 3/5
Appearance/style: 4/5
HEAROS ULTIMATE SOFTNESS
Noise isolation: 3/5
Comfort: 4/5
Price: 4/5
Appearance/style: 5/5
HOWARD LEIGHT "SUPER LEIGHT" (same model as MAX1)
Noise isolation: 4/5
Comfort: 5/5
Price: 5/5
Appearance/style: 3/5
I decided I needed some ear plugs after being at my wits' end from having to constantly listen to the low rumbly bass of my neighbor's stereo. It's not that it's that loud--but at any volume, constant repetition of a few single low-frequency notes really drives me crazy. I went over and knocked on the door, but no one answered; I'd bang on the wall and they'd turn it down, only to turn it up again half an hour later. I even tried expensive noise-canceling headphones (Audio Technica ATH-ANC7B Active Noise-Cancelling Closed-Back Headphones) and even though they helped, they didn't eliminate the noise.
After reading many positive reviews, I opted for Hearos Xtreme Protection. They have an NRR (noise reduction) of 33, which is the highest I could find in a plug I could afford. I even checked the attenuation data on the back of the package and saw that the decibel reduction was, quizzically, even higher at the low frequencies I was hoping to eliminate. I purchased them and went home and promptly inserted a pair into my ears, which was easier than I expected. I have seen a lot of comments about how they are difficult to get the hang of inserting, but it's really a piece of cake. Just don't skip the part in the instructions about pulling on the top of your ear with your other hand, because that does make it easier to get the plug in all the way. As I heard the second plug crinkling gently as it expanded, I could almost feel the air being sucked out of my ear and a layer of silence emerging. Suddenly I was off in my own world where I could hear only my breathing and the faintest muffled sounds from outside. Once they were fully expanded, I was surprised at how comfortable they were. They exert only a slight pressure on my ears, but it's not annoying at all. My neighbor was not playing music at the time, so I couldn't test their effectiveness against it. However, several hours later I found out from my girlfriend, who had gotten home and been sitting at her own computer (in the same room) for the previous hour, that the neighbors had been playing music for quite a while. I never knew because the Hearos were doing their job that well! Tears almost came to my eyes. A caveat, though: I have another neighbor with a deafeningly loud car stereo that shakes everything in my apartment. I'm not sure these plugs will get rid of that kind of volume, but then again, I haven't heard his stereo at all since I've been wearing them. UPDATE: I have long since moved--and that solved the problem! I was never able to effectively test them against the jerk's car stereo, because he generally only played it as he was coming or going (still very frequent). This didn't give me the chance to get the plugs, insert them properly, test to see if I could hear it, and remove them before the noise was gone. However, I can't recall ever hearing bass with the plugs in over the last two years.
After such a successful experiment, I decided to sleep in them. I could feel them when I was on my side, but they were not uncomfortable--just there. (I later discovered, thanks to some other reviews here on Amazon, that you can simply cut the end off of the plugs with scissors, which does not affect their sound-blocking abilities in the least.) Coupled with the fan on my window unit, I couldn't hear a thing outside of the room. No annoying neighbors, cars, or anything...I didn't wake up once. I used that first pair for about 4 days, and could have used them longer--you could wear the same pair for a week with no problem. About the only con to these plugs are the fact that they are bright blue and a bit long (though, as I mentioned, they can be cut), which means they're not exactly discreet. But if you're anything like me, you don't really care what you look like in these things as long as you don't have to listen to other people's noise. Also, and more relevant for me, is the price. At about $0.60/pair in small quantities, they are the most expensive of the three. However, they are significantly cheaper if you buy them in bulk here on Amazon, especially if you are a Prime member and can get free shipping--this brings the price down to a much more reasonable $0.35/pair or so (see updated pricing info at the top of the review).
I decided, "wow, if the first kind of plugs I tried were so great, what about the others?" Since Howard Leight Max plugs also have great reviews on Amazon, I picked some up at a local C/V/S (sold as "Super Leight" in a package of 10 pairs). While I found them to be very easy to insert and extremely comfortable, they didn't seem to offer quite as much noise isolation as the Xtremes. Although they have the same NRR (33), the seal just didn't seem quite as tight. A side-by-side comparison revealed the Super Leights to be just a tad smaller in diameter. As a result, they are easier to remove, which I consider a con because I would rather have earplugs stay put. However, if your ears are smaller than mine, you might find the Howard Leight's just as good, if not better, at reducing outside noise, and they would probably be more comfortable as well. Just be aware that they are hunting-jacket orange, so they are even less discreet than the Hearos XP's. However, they are the cheapest of the three plugs--if you buy 200 pair on Amazon (sold as MAX1, but I'm pretty sure it's the same plug), it brings the price down to just a dime or so per pair! Because these plugs seem to be of similar construction to the Hearos XP, you should be able to get at least a week's worth of wear out of these plugs as well--so you're set for four years!
Just for the heck of it, I figured I might as well try the Hearos Ultimate Softness too (another plug well regarded by Amazon reviewers). Although they were comfortable, the seal was not very tight at all and they didn't seem to block nearly as much noise as the Xtremes or the Super Leights. (When I compared them side by side with the Xtremes, I realized how much smaller in diameter the Ultimate Softness are.) They are, however, the most discreet of the bunch. They barely stick out of my ears at all, and they blend in better with my skin tone--of course, they may not blend in with yours. It would be nice if they offered the same plugs in different colors, but manufacturers probably think it would be more confusing for the consumer. They are a little cheaper in the drugstore than the XP, but in bulk they become quite a bit cheaper at about $0.25/pair.
Since noise-blocking is by far the most important feature for me, I'm going to stick with the Hearos Xtreme Protection. Don't take my experience as gospel, but if you have average to large ear canals (which I'm not sure how to figure out, but I figure mine must be of the larger variety), you will probably find the Xtremes to be the best noise blockers. If price is your main concern, go with the Howard Leights, which are almost as good at blocking noise but much cheaper. If you want to compare for yourself, Hearos will send you a free sample if you fill out a form on their website. If you don't want to wait 6-8 weeks, you can go to your local drugstore and spend about $10-$11 and pick up a few different brands.
Thanks for reading to the end!
UPDATE: This review has engendered a fairly long comments section. I'm no expert on otology (I just happen to have heard of the word), but I will try to answer any questions you have about the plugs I've reviewed here for all those seeking peace and quiet!
Ah, that was before my little blue Hearos. I would pay the price of a full pack for a single pair. There are other earplugs out there, but none like Hearos X-treme. Very soft and comfy. They roll up small and expand slowly, so you have plenty of time to get them in your ears. In the 30 seconds that they take to expand, sounds fade, then disappear altogether. I'm enveloped in a cocoon of blissful silence. Just knowing all of that noise is out there and can't touch me makes me sleep all the better.
Some other nice features...if you are cheap like me or don't want to re-order, you can wash them in rubbing alcohol or methylated spirits, squeeze them out in a dry washcloth, and they're as good as new after a few hours to dry out. I've yet to wear out a pair.
Have tiny ears? So does my wife. We just got some good scissors and pruned them down to size for her. And, they won't tear. I've put some other earplugs a bit deep in my ear, and when grabbing a corner to pull them out, they would break off. Not the Hearos Xtremes.
On the downside--no earplug can stop an ultra-low, ultra-loud sub-woofer. Thankfully, the one from the bar down the road booms, but not excessively at those frequencies. But I have had the experience coming from a hotel bar--and at that point the only thing to do is ask them politely to turn it down.
This is one of the cheapest ways to dramatically improve your life if you live or travel to noisy places, or live in one. I keep a pair permanently in my travel bag, and another on my bedside table. Sweet dreams!
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I must use earplugs (always in sleep and in extreme areas) as noise now gives me a headache (stress?). These, I can tell you as a professional amateur, are the finest available. Squishy, comfy and DEADLY quiet. All foam earplugs LOOK the same, orange or pale and foamy. They are NOT the same, stick with 'Hearos' (I have done the tests over twenty five years of use) and change them when they lose 'spongy-gooey' quality (for both comfort and performance).Read Best Reviews of Hearos Ear Plugs Xtreme Protection, 14-Pair Foam (Pack of 3) Here
I sleep with a heavy snorer. I mean, blow-you-outta-the-water snoring. I tried numerous other ear plugs, and they all worked a bit, but never enough to allow me to sleep in peace. These work. You must follow directions, though, and insert them properly. But once they are in place, it's off to slumberland. Thank you, Hearos!Want Hearos Ear Plugs Xtreme Protection, 14-Pair Foam (Pack of 3) Discount?
Over the years I've become a light sleeper. When I moved onto the street level of a busy street, I went for days without it, distracted from unconsciousness by the roar of cars and trucks breaking and honking at the nearby traffic light. I finally dragged my weary self to the nearest pharmacy and purchased my first package of ear plugs. Four well-rested years later, I've experimented with brands and sizes and conclude that these are the ones for me!Save 6% Off
Genesis Today Liquid Coral Calcium
My wife and I have been purchasing Liquid Coral Calcium for our 3 young boys and have found the product to be tremendous. All of our boys grew up with some form of Asthma, and after passing colds around the family for what seemed like an eternity, we finaly took the family to a nutrionist to get an understanding of what we should do to promote more health in the family. She recommended LCC for us and suggested we take the boys off of all milk products (which produce too much mucus) and got us on almond and rice milk instead. She convinced us that our boys systems were 'too acidic', and promoted a more PH balanced diet, of which LCC is now a part. Our boys get the needed calcium and vitamins from the LCC and w/the very minor change in diet, I can say we're all healthier. When it used to take months to get a cold out of our house, now the colds seem to come and go in a day or less. Our kids are healthier (and so are my wife and I!). Take this product as part of a healthy, natural approach to your own well-being. You'll be glad you did and you'll feel better!Save 14% Off