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NPW Sponge Hair Rollers - Heart

I love these sponge hair rollers! I put them in at night, and was perfectly comfortable sleeping with them since they are so soft. You don't have to use any other item to hold them, they hold on their own all night. In the morning, you take them out and have lovely waves without the damage from heat stylers. I used them on dry hair, but I think slightly damp would also work. My hair dries too slowly when it's rolled up, though, so I use them on dry hair.

Soleil Sun Alarm Clock Radio SA-3

I was shopping around for a sunrise alarm clock for a while and finally settled on this one because it was cheaper than the popular Phillips models while still having most of their more appealing features. I tried it out last night after it came in the mail, and so far I'm more or less happy with my purchase. It functions as I expected it would, and the features are nice if not top-notch. Here's a run-down of the pros and cons:

Pros:

1. Sunrise AND sunset option (but so far I'm not sure if you can do both in one night)

2. Option for 4 nature sounds, a regular alarm noise, or FM radio to wake you up after the light has finished lighting up. You can adjust the volume of any of them to suit your waking up needs.

3. White light! I am a big fan of white light, and that was the biggest factor in why I chose this specific clock over the many other yellow light options.

4. The LED bulb seems to be fairly easy to replace, will last for quite a while (according to the packaging at least), and a replacement can be purchased for a reasonable price.

5. You can adjust the sunrise duration from 15 to 90 minutes at 15 minute intervals

6. Nice compact size; fits nicely on my tiny nightstand

7. Backup battery as well as wall plug

8. The light can be used separately as a night light or lamp if you want, but I haven't been able to determine if leaving it on will interfere with your sunrise in the morning.

9. There are 10 separate light levels, with the lowest being like a really dim night light, and the brightest being about the same as a 60 Watt-equivalent compact fluorescent.

Cons:

1. The light is not bright enough to light up my 10x11 foot bedroom; at full brightness, the room looks like it would during that dim pre-dawn stage. Nevertheless, if you are facing the light with your eyes closed and the light on at full blast, it will be bright enough to convince you that it's light out. With that said, I think it would be unreasonable to expect this level of light to wake you up without some additional noise in the background, so I still set a backup alarm and turn the wake-up nature sound up really loud to make sure I get up.

2. The controls are definitely NOT intuitive. I read the instruction manual four times and still couldn't be sure that I was setting things correctly until I tried a few test runs.

3. The whole thing feels a bit rinky-dink for a $70 gadget, but that's a purely cosmetic complaint. Functionality is fine.

4. I have not figured out yet whether or not you can adjust the brightness of your sunrise. So far it seems like the default is to go from level 1 to level 10 over the amount of time you set.

5. Although the waves nature sound is convincing enough, my preferred wake-up sound (birds) sounds like an alarm clock with a chirpy beep.

6. The snooze button will be impossible to find if you are genuinely just waking up and trying to hit the snooze. It's the same size and shape as all the other buttons on the face, and it's not set apart from them at all. However, the light at its brightest is not obnoxious and you can adjust the alarm sound to a tolerable volume, so I don't anticipate ever needing to use the snooze function.

7. The LCD display can only be clearly read when the light is not on and when you look at it from a certain angle. I'm keeping my other alarm clock around to tell the time.

8. I noticed when I was testing out the sunrise function that the light comes on incrementally instead of smoothly. For example, it will stay on at level 1 for a while and then jump noticeably to the next level. My sleepy brain definitely doesn't notice this during actual use, though, so it's not a huge con.

This little clock/sun alarm is wonderful, really. Having been diagnosed with PTSD a year ago, my sleep pattern(s) well, were anything but normal. Things have shifted for the better, and I am happy to share that after some serious consideration I added this sunrise alarm clock and am pleased to say that something so simple as adding "natural progression sunrise" has helped me to sleep more solidly and steadily through the night and feel more refreshed when waking. Speaking for myself only, waking to the gradual progression of light, sorry I wont say 'natural sunlight' has a very calming and natural feel to it.

The only draw back I have to say is the "LED effect"; the lighting is gradual yes, however it (in my opinion) could be softer; this may be the LED technology. The lights are blue not a soft yellow. This makes it more noticeable, incrementally, as the clock/light awakens you. Perhaps I am more sensitive to this due to the PTSD, however I feel it's an 'LED-thing'.. Maybe the Mfg could make a yellow dome for the clock? or perhaps use a yellow LED? In any event I *do* recommend this product.

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az287's very detailed review basically says all you need to know, I just wanted to add: The light is bright enough to wake me before the alarm, but I am a very light sleeper. It also seems to be having a noticeable effect on my heavy-sleeping boyfriend, but maybe that's just because I start to stir when it comes on. It is really, really poorly made, so some of the features don't work right, and programming is definitely not intuitive, but the light and alarm come on when they're supposed to, and that's kind of all I would ask from the cheapest clock of this type.

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I'd recommend this for someone that's looking for the sunrise function & nature sounds that only has around $50 to spend. If you have more, go for the higher priced items, b/c, like other reviews, this is very cheaply made.

Other notes:

1. You can't use the sunset/sunrise function on same day (unless you want to reprogram, which isn't hard, just a pain, and who wants to reset their alarm everyday).

2. The nature sounds are just sounds on repeat (ex. for the birds alarm, there's a few chirps for about 5 sec., than it pauses and repeats). It's not the soothing, continuous sounds that I was expecting, but my akin to an alarm but a tad more pleasant (I can't deal w the typical alarm beat anymore).

3. One button serves multi-functions, which makes it a little unsure if you're alarm will actually go off.

Overall, I'm keeping this b/c I couldn't find a sunrise simulated alarm that also had nature sounds that was in my budget. This was not worth the money I paid b/c of how cheap it is, but I ease into waking up now, so I'm keeping it. If you can spend more, can the more expensive brands. Otherwise, this will serve it's purpose.

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This was a gift, and from the start I was a little worried about the quality. It seemed like one of those cheap made in a foreign country bad translation type of gadgets. The radio doesn't have an indicator dial, so you don't know what station you are listening to. The LED light generates really bad feedback, so you can't use the light and the radio at the same time anyway. the nature sounds are hokey, and the display can only be read from a really weird angle. But, it was cheaper than all of the other ones, and the basic functions worked ok at first.

But about 3 months after I received it and started using it, it started to malfunction. I woke up to it doing a slow strobe, where it would flash on and off at long intervals. Then it started strobing faster til I thought I was going to have a seizure so I shut it off. Then it worked ok for two days, and then this morning it started making this weird clicking sound and not turning on. I was afraid it was going to short out and start a fire or something, so I unplugged it and slept in.

So that's it, it's going to Goodwill, and I'm going to buy a more expensive one that will hopefully not turn my morning into a bad techno club flashback.

'NUGGLEBUDDY Microwaveable Moist Heat & Aromatherapy Organic Rice Pack. "Pansies" SWEET LAVENDER Aro

I purchased The Nugglebuddy as one of my Moms Christmas presents.She & I have severe arthritis in our backs,hip & elsewhere.She loved the pansy cover{those being her favorite flower}& the Lavender aroma smells delightful.The weight is not too heavy nor to light & the heat emanating from it is superb! She uses it everyday & is VERY PLEASED with this product.I will be ordering another one for myself soon.A GREAT PRODUCT that does the job naturally!thanks Nugglebuddy!

Ashwagandha Gold (Organic) (Clinically-proven KSM-66®), 500 mg, 90 veg. capsules

Ashwagandha Gold, 500 mg, 90 veg. capsules

I did a blind study of this supplement with my husband as the guinea pig :) For the past 2 weeks I've given him two capsules each day but didn't tell him what they were for. I asked him about how he felt after the two weeks. He reported better quality sleep (he was a very poor sleeper before), and I've noticed that his mood is much improved. For the price, it was worth it to me to give this supplement a try! Personally, I also think my quality of sleep was enhanced.

I wanted to wait awhile before writing a review on this, and been using the herb and specifically this brand for over five months now. Like anything, adding a new set of chemicals to your body might have different results than mine, but this is my experience:

I've experimented over the years with a number of herbal supplements to help with energy and emotional stability issues, and this is the first one for me that covers both, "burns" evenly over the hours, and truly has no negative effects. Other herbs have never been balanced in my experience, they may cause a positive effect but with a sharp inception or drop off point and not a lot of predictability in that regard. Things that helped with energy would mess with my sleep patterns, or cause me to feel great and then edgy over the course of a day, while Ashwaganda merely helps when I take it and is noticed if I forget it.

For those who suffer from long term Lyme disease I can't recommend it enough. Regardless of whether the disease is dormant or not, I have rapid spikes of roller coaster emotions that have nothing to do with my environment, as well as close to debilitating energy slumps. After almost 20 years of trying different alternatives both medical and herbal, this has been the one dependable supplement that helps me come close to normal on a daily basis.

As for dosage and times of use opinions vary. I originally was taking two pills in the morning and two more before 1, both with food. I started with this pattern because some herbalists suggested later than 1 to 2 in the afternoon might keep you up later than you would prefer in the evening. Recently I started taking my second 2 pills close to bed time, and the last few days I've awoken having slept soundly and feel much more refreshed. I'll update this post after a few months to see whether that pattern continues.

Regardless, if you have energy issues and/or some emotional instability and are looking for an herbal option I would recommend you try Ashwaganda. For me the positive effects were noticeable quiet quickly, so you wouldn't need to buy more than one bottle as an experiment to find out if it's beneficial for you. Hope this helps.

**Update** Found taking two right when I go to bed to be awesome. I'm consistently waking up feeling much more rested and also actually ready to wake up. (less "need" to hit the snooze) Like some others have mentioned I'm either having more inventive dreams, or I'm rested enough to remember having them. When previously taking two at breakfast and lunch I would really notice an energy dip if I didn't take the second round, but I'm feeling even more balanced and energized now taking the second two at night instead.

One note of caution from my experience: if you try taking this at night take it when you actually are ready to go to sleep; not an hour or so before. The times I've taken two pills and then decided to stay up longer I couldn't easily fall right to sleep. Nothing horrible, just my brain was happily active for an hour or two after the lights went off. I've had very reliable results taking this right when I'm done with everything and prepared to sleep. Also nice to see the thumbs up on this; means taking the time to write this was worth it to others and that makes me glad, so thanks!

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This is one amazing supplement. Received it yesterday and took two pills. Then took 2 pills before bed. I must say I got the best sleep of my life. I got a solid 7 hours of sleep. Other reviews are right, you will have very vivid dreams. But I woke up feeling refreshed, calm, and focused, ready to tackle the day. I'm glad I made the purchase. I should have been taking this a long time ago.

The Nutrigold products are the real deal.

If you are physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained, then this product is for you.

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I have taken many other supplements to help with my anxiety and stress related issues and none seemed to help much (htp.calm, mood support, true calm, st johns wort). I thought Id give Ashwagandha a try and as expected I didn't notice any sudden changes at any certain point however I continued the use at 2 capsules per day and within about a month I notice a significant difference in my stress levels and a huge reduction in my anxiety. Things still gets stressful and life still creates anxiety but this supplement has been an amazing help. Ive been taking it for about 3 months now and the results have been consistent. This supplement may need some time to work so give it 3-6 weeks before evaluating its effect.

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This was my first time purchase of any ashwagandha product. It's funny that the day I received this item was one of the most stressful days I have had in a while. The stress was so bad it started to make me feel sick to my stomach. I took the ashwagandha and seemed within minutes, the stress melted away. I became very calm and any anxiety I had, completely went away. My mood went up and I almost felt giddy. Not sure if there is a crash-like effect because I took it late in day with dinner. So far, this is an amazing product after just one use. I don't plan on taking it everyday because I believe our bodies can build an immunity to supplements, but I plan on cycling it or just taking it on days I'm very stressed out.

I'm a big fan of Nutrigold supplements, I'm not affiliated with them, just like every product I've tried of theirs. Their Vitamin D3 is a great value as well. If you look at my other reviews, you can see I buy other brands of supplements as well.

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Roscoe Medical 7 FT Adult Curved Tip Soft Nasal Oxygen Cannula

Cannulas are a "necessary evil" in my life. Let's face it; it's not exactly comfortable sleeping with tubing wrapped around your ears and running across your face. For me, there have been too many times when the cannulas I got were not what I had ordered. This one is. The plastic is soft and flexible. The diameter of the section that delivers oxygen to my nose is the proper size for the flow rate I require. The bent tips are comfortable. And maybe best of all, it does NOT have that nasty plastic odor that does not go away. My only problem is that it is a bit pricey for me. Pity.

Russian Rejuvenator 60 Caps

This product is outstanding and better than any supplement or intervention I've experienced for muscle soreness. If I take one pill after working out my muscle soreness is limited to 1 day; which is an improvement of 3 days' soreness. The previous rater's 3 star rating is completely unfounded. The product being reviewed is very effective at bolstering mitochondrial activity.

Swanson's product contains higher dosage of the more expensive ingredient, Dihydroquercetin 50 mg, the LEF product contains only 10 mg. The LEF product contains 1000 mg of Vitamin C, which IS inexpensive.

So do read the specific ingredients before ordering any of these products and then decide which to get.

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Security Bed Rail - 30'' - Home ''Craftmatic Style'' Bed, Both Sides

If you have a Craftmatic bed these work. Due to the adjustible feature of the bed standard bed rails did not work.

It was nice for my mom to be able to "sit up" in bed without fear of falling out.

Little giraffe Chenille Confetti Blanket

Little Giraffe blankets are on the pricey side, but the quality, softness and durability make them well worth it! I purchased the large grey chenille along with the matching small one for my 2 yr old son and he LOVES them. He cuddles with them at sleep time and carries them with him around the house where ever he goes:-)

Bach Flower Essences Rescue Sleep

Rescue Remedy Sleep Spray 20 Milliliters

I first tried Rescue Remedy to help me fall asleep at night, which worked well, but Rescue Sleep is even better. Just a couple of sprays as part of my nighttime routine and I feel an overwhelming urge to close my eyes and fall asleep within 15 minutes. Other reasons to love this product:

-I fall asleep and stay asleep all night.

-I wake up feeling refreshed, not groggy.

-If I get woken up in the middle of the night, I can use 2 more sprays, even if I have just a couple of hours until I need to wake up.

-When I run out, my ability to fall asleep is not compromised like it can be after taking other sleep medication.

-It's non-addictive (although being able to fall asleep so effortlessly sure is!).

I've met some people who have not found this product to work. I'd say it's worth a try. I've never had a problem with it,and it's definitely a must-have for me.

This is the second time I have purchased this. I think they work well. I originally found this product on the manufactures website after purchasing their anti-anxiety drops for my dogs. After I ran out I did not reorder right away and I did notice a difference in the amount of time ittook to get to sleep and the quality of sleep in general. After I received some more I noticed an improvement.

The taste has a very distinctive alcohol flavor. If my husband kisses me goodnight after I spray he asks if I've been drinking brandy or wine. For that reason, if you are a recovering alcoholic, DO NOT buy this. Or if you are just very sensitive to alcohol smell or taste, then thisproduct is not for you.

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Don't know if the effect is real or imagined, but the difference is irrelevant. I use this product at bedtime, and usually have a gentle sleep, instead of thrashing about.

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I love this remedy! I spray two quick sprays on my tongue and within minutes I am out. I have a chronic sleep disorder in which I practically never sleep. I usually get up really early and go to bed way late in the wee hours of the morning. I have tried numerous prescriptions by my doctor to help me sleep but, they all leave me very hungover in the morning and I have to fight really hard to stay awake and not be hungover at work. This is the first all natural sleep aid I have tried that I wake up and feel refreshed and well rested. I intend to start a collection of all of Bach's remedies to have on hand for whatever ails me. I love this product!

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I originally purchased this product for myself, but I have come to find out that with my snoring, it has helped my wife much more. She is more likely to sleep through the night, giving both of us better sleep, and less bruising to my side from her once constant barrage of elbow-jabs. I recommend this product.

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Rescue Sleep Case 7 ml/6 pc from Bach Flower Remedies

Plain and simple, this stuff works!!! My husband, who has a very high pressure job is always thinking. When he closed his eyes at night, no matter how tired he was, his mind wouldn't quit. The very first night, BAM!!! He was out and slept very restfull, no tossing and turning. Plus, if you do wake up, phone/restroom, etc, you'll fall back to sleep easily, with or without another spray or two.

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ResMed SlimLine Tubing Wrap

The tubing cover is excellent. And now my provider switched to off brand tubing which seems like it could easily puncture so I am glad for the additional protection to the tubing.

Love the slime-line tubing, and the lightness overall, but I still fight condensation issues, even when I turn my machine temperature down.

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I love the material. Kind of like a parachute-ish feel. A zipper from end to end which makes it easy to install the hose. Velcro at the end closest to your body so you don't feel the cold zipper. Love it. If you ever used the Hose Buddy, you'll like this one.

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This product reduces condensation in the tube; protects the tube, makes the tube to slide more easily over bedding and furniture.

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I roll over when sleeping and in doing so, often the cold air hose will rub against my skin and it can be annoying. I decided to give this tubing wrap a try. It goes on easily and works very well. It's made of a nice material that does not feel cold against my skin, it feels more like a sheet. It doesn't weigh much and thus doesn't tug on the mask and annoy or cause leaks for me. That was my primary concern when ordering it.

I use this cover with a Resmed Slimline tube and the fit is just right. The sleeve was about ½" longer than needed but that's easy to compress a little to make it fit just right.

To install the wrap, it has a full length zipper which you open up all the way to one end, then insert that end's tube through the hole. Then you zip it up all the way to the starting end. The end with the tail of the zipper has a Velcro wrap to secure the loose zipper and keep it from being annoying. You fold the zipper back under the wrap, secure it and it'll stay in place nicely. I place that end on the side with the mask.

To clarify my usage, I do not use the humidifier on my Resmed system, I don't like it so I don't have any issues with humidity since I'm not adding any. I breathe the room air all day long anyway so continuing to breathe that through the night hasn't been a problem.

There are multiple sellers here so how much you pay for shipping and how long it takes can vary. For me it was a good price and arrived very quickly.

5 stars, well designed and I'm very happy with this wrap

Elixir of Dreams Pillow Mist 3.6oz (100ml)

I discovered this almost by accident. I was roaming around a store and saw it. I took a whiff and it smelled SO GOOD that I thought, well even if it doesn't help me sleep, it still smells amazing. I'm a long time insomniac, since something like...birth! So I will try all kinds of things to get to sleep or get back to sleep. This stuff is incredible. If you give yourself over to it and just breathe it in after you've sprayed it on your pillow you will feel it working and next thing you know, you're out and it's the next morning! Or at least several hours later. I often wake up in the wee hours and if I can't get back to sleep spraying this on the pillow and top of the sheet that will be near my face does help. The scent is so relaxing!

One nice thing to note is it doesn't leave an after scent on you or the pillow. By the time you wake up again, it's all dissipated. No concerns about it mixing with your perfume/cologne in the morning. Also, it doesn't leave a mark on your linens so no worries about that. Definitely highly recommend this!

I like to give my pillow a quick spritz every night as part of my bedtime routine. The light citrus aroma is very soothing. my husband even asks me to spray his pillow now. I have used numerous linen sprays in the past scented with lavender, chamomile and others and am usually satisfied. However, many of the sprays I've tried are either a little on the pricey side or are hard to find when replaceents are needed or the scent fades way to quickly.

this spray isone of the best smelling I have tried, it lasts about a month and is fiscally reasonable.

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i can't get enough of this aroma. the blend is fantastic. I think it's the orange oil that adds that nice sweetness i love so much. i find myself compulsively spraying & sniffing the air before i go to bed. it's so calming & relaxing. I don't think it makes me sleepy but it makes me feel happy & calm. when i breathe it in & i can immediately feel a change. it smells yummy, no nasty herbal smell like so many other brands. I don't care what properties the natural herbs are "supposed" to have, i can't relax if it smells pooky. no other brand (and i sniffed a lot!) even comes close to comparing to this formula. I was having trouble finding this locally so i was searching for another brand i might like. well i didn't find one. I am so happy amazon has this pillow mist, I almost ran out. agghh!

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This is an excellent product. My best friend and I both buy this product over and over. It smells really great and is great for helping me relax as I go to sleep

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this is a nice smell...more citrus than lavender. it is soothing for nighttime slumber or anytime of of day, really. only complaint is that the cap will not stay on. it never did fit right on either container (i bought two)

'NUGGLEBUDDY Microwave Moist Heat & Aromatherapy Organic Rice Pack. Cold Pack. "Snow Angels" Fabric

I previously had a bead aromatherapy pack that I adored. Unfortunately when I a case of lice struck our first grader we threw out everything in her bed, the pack included. I was concerned that this replacement aromatherapy pack that my husband bought me for Christmas would fall short, I was wrong. I've already used the heated pack for abdomenal discomfort and back ache. My daughter has used it for her "growing pains," (aka knee aches). I was pleased with the results all around and I'm hoping this will last me another ten years like my last one.

Advocare Sleepworks Sleep Aid Liquid Vitamin and Herbal Supplement

I was skeptical of Advocare stuff because my wife sells it, and it seemed like a sketchy business model. But since my wife sells it, we've always got something of theirs around the house. So far, I've never tried anything of theirs that doesn't work at least as well as advertised. Wifey got me to try SleepWorks while on vacation with a couple of screaming nephews running around a family-rented beach house. It knocked me out cold for 8 hours of glorious sleep. I tried it againsame result. I've gone through a few boxes of it now, and whenever I need to go to sleep early or sleep through noise without caring at all, this is the stuff. It even tastes pretty good.

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