Tag Archives: health

Ear Pressure Equalizer

Posted 12 November 2008 | By Mike | Categories: health, life, technology | No Comments

323 p510438a 0808 300x300 Ear Pressure EqualizerThe Ear Pressure Equalizer sucks air out of the outer ear canal and thereby removes the annoying blocked ear feeling. “The Ear Pressure Equalizer sucks air from the outer ear canal creating a slight vacuum which gently pushes the eardrum back into its original position.”

Me & Goji

Posted 10 November 2008 | By Connie | Categories: food, green, health, home, life | No Comments

picture 11 300x206 Me & Goji Me & Goji custom artisanal cereal lets you build-your-own breakfast from more than 30 all-natural organic ingredients, including everything from the Goji berry for which the company is named to choco-granola.

Chef’N Salad Dressing Emulsifier

Posted 04 November 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: life | No Comments

img38m 240x300 ChefN Salad Dressing EmulsifierCreate fresh dressings, vinaigrettes and flavored dipping oils in seconds using this easy-to-operate emulsifier. Just pour the ingredients into the clear plastic decanter and squeeze the trigger. The corkscrew-shaped stir stick blends them evenly and consistently. The leak-proof cap makes it a good choice for picnics and outdoor events. Top-rack dishwasher safe. Chef’N Salad Dressing Emulsifier.

I’m Going For A Walk, I May Be Some Time…

Posted 28 October 2008 | By Connie | Categories: health, life | No Comments

cookiegetstocanada 224x300 I’m Going For A Walk, I May Be Some Time…Everyone said they were mad. But only 162 days later they did it!! 3,200 miles, … 3,500 miles ? The Long Way Up from Mexico to Canada, on foot, was in aid of an extremely good cause. So if you’d like to find out more about their astonishing expedition, or even spot them a few half pennies then check out the blow by blow account ( with bears and everything! ) over at Made In England by Gentlemen.

How to Exercise in the Winter

Posted 24 October 2008 | By Connie | Categories: health, life | No Comments

team winter biking 300x225 How to Exercise in the WinterWhen cold weather hits, many of us put away our exercise clothes and hunker down for winter. But if you choose to stay active during the cold winter months, here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to your health, safety and metabolism. Here are five tips on how to exercise in the winter.

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Tea. The New Water?

Posted 13 September 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: food, health, life | No Comments

1351292420 ddf2a3a111 300x300 Tea. The New Water?Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers.

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5 Ways to Cut Costs While Staying Healthy

Posted 12 September 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: health, life, money | No Comments

healthy living woman 300x200 5 Ways to Cut Costs While Staying Healthy The government may not want to use the “R” word, but there’s no question that the economy is in trouble. It’s affecting all of us and causing us to tighten our belts. When it comes to medical care, telltale signs come early. Reports of increasing numbers of elective surgeries have been attributed to fear of potential loss of insurance coverage, similar to when rumors of company cutbacks surface.

Here are 5 Ways to Cut Costs While Staying Healthy.

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Can coffee prevent heart disease?

Posted 09 September 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: health, life | No Comments

186 019coffee posters 235x300 Can coffee prevent heart disease?Coffee drinkers, haven’t had as many opportunities for self-congratulations, as studies have alternately labeled coffee drinking a virtue or a vice. But some recent studies have given coffee-lovers more reason to savor their cup of coffee, with reports that coffee drinkers may be less likely to get heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.

The newest study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests that long-time coffee drinkers have a slightly lower chance of dying earlier than expected, mainly because they are less likely to die from heart disease. Researchers found that women coffee drinkers were most likely to benefit. Men who drank coffee also had a slightly lower chance of dying, but the difference was very small and could have been due to chance.

Bicycle Helmets For the Rest of Us

Posted 25 August 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: fashion, gadgets, health, life | No Comments

hat Bicycle Helmets For the Rest of UsGlobal warming, the economy, and our health are all great reasons to spend more time on a bicycle. Bicycle helmets are a big reason not to. Some of us just don’t care to stick a hot, uncomfortable, shiny plastic bottlecap on our head and parade around town.  Others just don’t like the inconvenience of finding a safe place to put it when they’ve arrived. Whatever your reason, here’s one of those “why didn’t someone think of this before?” items.

Quiksilver Makes First Recyclable Watch

Posted 23 August 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: fashion, gadgets, green, technology | No Comments

quiksilver the ray watch 300x195 Quiksilver Makes First Recyclable WatchNo product completes its life cycle without consuming or polluting. The consumption of natural resources is inevitable and is the source of environmental impact. Therefore, it is important that we work to improve the ecological characteristics of every product. A selection of low-impact and renewable materials were used to design The RAY:

• Real ebony wood sourced from sustainable managed forests, which means that for every tree used another is planted. This wood was chosen for its high density and durable characteristics.
• 100% recyclable anti-allergy 316L stainless steel
• 100% recyclable aluminum
• 100% recyclable mineral crystal
• 100% solvent free links
• 9 ruby stainless steel and brass automatic movement. An automatic movement needs no batteries, which reduces waste and extends the life of the product. A traditional battery operated movement has a life of 18 months compared to a 10-year automatic life.

Holeder Earphone by Yoonsang Kim

Posted 23 August 2008 | By Waldo | Categories: design, gadgets, health | No Comments

holeder2 300x223 Holeder Earphone by Yoonsang KimIt fits snug in your ear, easily loops together around your neck when not in use, and somehow prevents bacterial growth which is 700 times more concentrated in regular ear buds. If it weren’t just a concept, would you buy one? I know we would. Designer: Yoonsang Kim

Kinesio Tex Tape

Posted 18 August 2008 | By Waldo | Categories: health, life, technology | No Comments

tape 300x291 Kinesio Tex TapeFor over 25 years Kinesio has provided the comfort and stability you have grown to love, offering two very different lines of Kinesio Tex Tape, giving you versatility within your KT therapeutic treatment protocols. If you are certified or an experienced Kinesio Taping practitioner, and if you are looking for or if desire increased “micro-lifting” of the epidermis for improved proprioceptive feedback, support and lymphatic drainage, then Kinesio Tex Platinum is what you need. If you prefer a more gentle approach for your patients, then Kinesio Tex Gold, by far our most popular line and the one that has made us who we are today, then Kinesio Tex Gold is what you are looking for.

Toastabags

Posted 13 August 2008 | By Derrick | Categories: food, gadgets | No Comments

toas 250a ToastabagsWhether you’re a student, teenager or busy professional on the go, why not invest in this neat little gadget that turns your toaster into a sandwich maker. This design allows you to simply add all your favorite fillings and toast them in a standard upright toaster. Toastabags are tough enough to be used over and over again. Just wipe clean ready for next time. No added fats required. The material that the Toastabag is made from complies with F.D.A. Regulations and is U.S.D.A. approved for food contact applications.