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When most people hear the word “sauna”, they think of a miserably hot room where people sit and sweat in silence. No entertainment of any sorts, just a small room kept at a suffocating temperature full of stale air. Despite this lack of comfort and amenities, saunas are widely used due to the health benefits of sweating out toxins.

Thanks to the Far Infrared Home Sauna, sauna therapy has becomes more comfortable and much more cost effective to have in your home. Using roughly the same amount of power as a high dryer, the Far Infrared Home Sauna heats your body without heating the air around it by using far infrared heat technology. The infrared rays penetrate deep into the soft tissue of your body, heating and loosening tight muscles and providing warm relief to sore joints. As explained in the article “Far Infrared Heat Therapy - The Latest Innovation in Pain Relief, Blood Circulation and Healing” and an earlier blog that we posted (click here to view our far infrared heat therapy blog), infrared heat therapy offers users a variety of health benefits including reduction of cellulite, restoring elasticity to skin, removing toxins from your body, and increasing blood circulation.

Far infrared heat therapy is available in a variety of applications, but I have found the far infrared sauna to be the most enjoyable. Besides the adjustable heat levels and timer, the far infrared home sauna includes an AM/FM Stereo CD Player and an integrated reading light. With the use of an FM transmitter you can even get your iPod to play through the sauna’s stereo system! Whether you suffer from arthritis, are sore from work or a tough workout, need a way to relieve stress and tension, or deal with back pain from an old injury like me, nothing compares to the effectiveness of spending time in a far infrared sauna.

Every summer, especially here in Arizona, we see commercials and billboards reminding pool owners to keep an eye on their children to protect them from falling in and drowning. Unfortunately, a child drowning in backyard swimming pools is not just an issue that needs to be addressed during the summer months. In the case of Collin Lewellen of Phoenix, Arizona, the two year boy fell in the pool two days before Christmas. His father found him a few minutes later, and he was resuscitated, but he remains in critical condition.

Contrary to popular belief, a child drowning is not necessarily a reflection on the parent’s or grandparent’s ability to watch them. A child can get out of sight in a matter of seconds and, if they fall in the pool, can lose consciousness after approximately two minutes. It is important that any homeowner with a pool take multiple safety precautions to keep children out of the pool.

Children are much smarter than most would assume. As mentioned in the article “Pool Safety Devices - How To Help Prevent A Tragedy And Keep Children Safe Year Round”, simply using a fence with a locked gate is not a sure way to keep children out, but does make a good initial deterrent. Pool covers, while seemingly effective, pose an even greater risk to the child. Being able to “walk on water” is inviting to them, but if the cover breaks or is not properly secured to the side of the pool, it can pull the child under. This not only makes rescue more difficult, but it can actually drown a child who may even be a strong swimmer.

The most effective form of child pool safety is a pool alarm. A pool alarm senses when a child over 18 pounds falls in the pool. We have researched swimming pool alarms and have found the best one for the money to be Aquaguard Pool Alarm System. The Aquaguard swimming pool alarm features an attractive looking unit that attaches to the side of your pool and a wireless remote control. The poolside alarm unit features dual sirens that emit an alarm louder than that of a car alarm, as well as another siren in the remote. This is the only pool alarm that features an additional alarm in the remote! LED indicators notify you when the alarm is armed or when the batteries need to be replaced and a numbered keypad prevents unauthorized disarming of the system.

As a pool owner, it is our moral and, in some states, legal responsibility to protect children from drowning, regardless of whether or not we have kids of our own. With the investment of a little bit of time and money, we can avoid tragedies and enjoy peace of mind. For more information on the Aquaguard Pool Alarm System, go to www.activeforever.com .

People love cats for the companionship they offer and the entertainment their antics provide, but as we get older, taking care of our furry feline friends can become more difficult. Those with arthritis, Parkinsons, ailments due to stroke, lower back pain, back injuries, or knee/hip replacements will find it difficult to bend down and scoop the litter or clean the kitty litter box.

Thankfully two new products have made it possible for people to enjoy having a cat for years to come: the Scoop Free Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box and the CatGenie Self-Flushing, Self-Washing Cat Box. These two automatic kitty litter boxes take away the need to scoop kitty litter and clean the cat litter boxes, but in different ways.

The Cat Genie requires some installation: it draws water from your toilet or washing machine power supply and deposits waste in your toilet bowl or laundry waste water pipe. Rather than using actual cat litter, the CatGenie uses special washable granules that are rinsed with water and the included SaniSolution when used. While the CatGenie is more expensive and requires some installation, it requires much less frequent long-term maintenance and ideal for homes with multiple cats.

The Scoop Free Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box costs much less than the CatGenie and takes a different approach to cleaning. The Scoop Free uses prepacked trays of cat litter that slide under the main unit. Sensors in the automatic litter box detect when your cat has used it, then drag a rake across the granules, pushing waste into a trap at the end, helping to eliminate odors. The Scoop Free refill trays typically last approximately one month for households with one cat, which is much better than standard litter boxes.

Both the Scoop Free Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box and the CatGenie Self-Flushing, Self-Washing Cat Box are great products. Choosing which one will work best for you depends on your situation. For households with more than one cat, we recommend the CatGenie. If you only have one cat, the Scoop Free is a much more cost-effective approach. For more information on both, please visit http://www.activeforever.com.

Whether you or your loved one have had a knee replacement or a hip replacement, or just need some extra help getting on and off the toilet, choosing the correct raised toilet seat can be difficult. A wide range of designs and options are available, and since they are typically non-returnable and not covered by health insurance, the decision can be nerve-wracking.

We have researched and tested a wide range of toilet seats against our years of knowledge in this business, and we have found the RTS4002 Ergonomic Raised Toilet Seat with Arms to be the best choice for practically anyone.

While this model does require that you remove your existing toilet seat, the installation of the RTS 4002 Elevated Toilet Seat is much easier than others of its kind. Simply bolt the included bracket in place where your toilet seat was, then slide and lock the RTS 4002 in place. It’s very simple and requires little effort. By simply lifting the lever in the back you can remove the seat for easy cleaning. Unlike raised toilet seats that simply lock into place without any hardware, this seat provides you with superior stability and safety - you don’t have to be worried about the RTS4002 Raised Toilet Seat’s ability to support your weight when you lean on it!

You may be saying to yourself “Sure, it installs easily, but how comfortable is it?”. With the wide, contoured seat and ergonomically designed handgrips, the RTS 4002 Ergonomic Raised Toilet Seat offers an unmatched level of comfort compared to other elevated toilet seats. The armrests are easily removed if you need a larger seating area. The RTS 4002 Ergonomic Raised Toilet Seat leaves you sitting roughly four inches above your toilet, which is the ideal increase for most consumers.

So when the time comes to purchase a raised toilet seat for you or a loved one, check out the RTS4002 Ergonomic Raised Toilet Seat with Arms. Affordable, easy to use, and sturdy, this elevated toilet seat will give you years of the safety and support you need. For more information on this raised toilet seat, go to: www.ActiveForever.com.

Whether it’s muscle pain from an injury or a hard workout, or joint pain from arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, far infrared heat therapy is a great form of pain relief without the need for medication. One of the most convenient and cost-effective ways of administering infrared heat therapy is by using the Light Relief Light Therapy Device.

For me, Light Relief provided much needed pain relief for my lower back and shoulders after a tough workout. The warming, penetrating infrared heat increases circulation to sore areas and loosens up tight muscles. The included strap kept it in place on my lower back while the removable, flexible Light Pad enabled it to conform to the curve of my shoulder for even heating. Often I would find myself reaching for over-the-counter pain relievers to counter the pain of sore muscles and old injuries, but sometimes even those would not work. Light Relief Therapy gives me much needed pain relief and muscle relaxation every time I use it. I highly recommend it to anyone suffering from arthritis, sore muscles, or any other form of muscle and joint pain.

While frequently going undiagnosed for years, Sleep Apnea can be a miserable condition to deal with. Pauses in breathing throughout the night can prevent you from getting the restful sleep you need, leaving you fatigued during the day. Long term sleep apnea can lead to depression, anxiety, weight gain, and even heart problems.

Doctors will frequently prescribe the use of a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP Machine to open up the airway during sleep. Unfortunately, some patients find the machines to be cumbersome and the masks to be uncomfortable, so they either stop the treatment after a short time or decide not to proceed with it at all.

In our quest to find the best relief for those who suffer from Sleep Apnea, we have found the perfect solution in the form of the AEIOMed Everest 2 CPAP Machine. Affordable, portable, and easy to use, the AEIOMed Everest 2 offers the user multiple optional accessories to allow the machine to the adapt to their lifestyle, as opposed to vice versa. Most impressive of all is this CPAP machine’s ability to be run off of a battery as opposed to being plugged into the wall - this is the only CPAP machine on the market with that ability!

To provide users with the utmost comfort, the AEIOMed Headrest with Nasal Seal Kit is available. While it does rest on your head, nothing touches your face other than the nasal seal, so there is no chaffing, redness, sores, or discomfort to worry about. It is easy to adjust for the perfect fit and folds for travel.

As one customer describes, results from use of the AEIOMed Everest 2 CPAP Machine are almost immediate: “After trying the Headrest with Nasal seal for the first time I noticed a significant difference in my quality of sleep. AEIOmed has improved my life more then I could ever say in words, I highly recommend anyone who uses a CPAP to use the mask by AEIOmed.”

If you doctor has diagnosed you with sleep apnea and prescribed use of a CPAP machine, we highly recommend that you purchase that AEIOMed Everest 2 CPAP Machine. Comfortable, portable, and effective, this machine will ensure you get the good night’s sleep you deserve.

Grandparents and great-grandparents love photos of their grandchildren, but if they are not familiar with computers and have a tough time understanding modern technology, it can be tough to keep up with them. Like most of the population, I have begun using digital cameras as opposed to those that require film for all of my picture-taking since almost everyone I know has an email address and the photos are easy to store. Unfortunately, for those that do not have a computer or internet access to email like my grandmother, I still have to print the digital photos and then mail them. This can get expensive and there is always the possibility of the pictures getting damaged in transit to her. Thankfully I have found an HP product that solves my problem and keeps grandma updated on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: the HP Presto Printing Mailbox.

This product is fantastic - it is the exact solution I was looking for. Here is how it works: one of us (probably yours truly) sets up the printer at Grandma’s home using an existing phone line and standard HP printing cartridges. Once the HP Printing Mailbox is set up, we set up the Presto Service which issues Grandma an email address. The service is only $9.99 per month or $99.99 for the year, and it includes unlimited emails. We simply send the pictures to her new email address and the printer automatically retrieves and prints them for her. She also has the option to receive news through the same service. All we have to do is make sure she has paper, which does not have to be photo-quality paper, and occasionally change the ink cartridge, but the kit comes with both.

Grandma absolutely loves being kept up to date with the family and this finally gives us the opportunity to do so for her. Now we can make sure she constantly has photos of her 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson without the hassle of printing them ourselves or the risk of them getting damaged in the mail. I highly recommend this product for anyone who has elderly relatives or just wants an easy way to keep up the family. To check out more about this product and take advantage of the free shipping offer, click here: HP Printing Mailbox for use with Presto Service

If you’re looking for a rolling shopping cart to make transporting groceries, laundry, and other items easier, the Shop-n-Go Portable Shopping Cart and Dolly from ActiveForever is the ideal choice. Reasonably priced at under $30, the Shop N Go is loaded with features designed to make your life easier:

Lightweight

The Shop-n-Go’s lightweight aluminum frame and durable canvas design keeps its overall weight at only 5 pounds… that’s 12 pounds less than other rolling shopping carts such as the Drive Winnie Wagon. This makes it easier to lift in the trunk of a car or take upstairs.

Durable

The lightweight aluminum frame of the Shop-n-Go Portable Shopping Cart is reinforced for extra durability. The heavy duty, all-weather canvas bag can support over 100 pounds of whatever you can stuff it with and can be used with or without the dolly.

Easy to assemble

The Shop N Go assembles in seconds and requires no tools whatsoever. Simply unfold the dolly and slide the canvas bag over the handle, then velcro it to the aluminum frame. Finally, snap the wheels in place with the integrated clips and you are ready to go!

Jump curbs and climb stairs

Unlike shopping carts that have the standard wheel on each side, the Shop N Go uses a unique system that rotates three wheels on each side. This design allows it to roll up curbs and stairs with ease, eliminating the hassle of the load bouncing around and making going upstairs much easier.

Protect your belongings

Besides the main compartment on the front that closes easily with a draw-string, the Shop N Go features two smaller zippered compartments on the back and an integrated umbrella holder on the side. Unlike the Winnie Wagon and other portable shopping carts which are designed like a wire basket, the Shop N Go’s canvas bag design protects your groceries and belongings from all types of weather.

So, before you consider purchasing a standard wire basket shopping cart, check out the features and benefits of the Shop N Go from ActiveForever. Lightweight, durable, functional, and affordable, this portable shopping cart and dolly is designed to make your life easier.

If you suffer from low back pain, you know how miserable it can be to sit in an office chair for long periods of time or take long car trips. Typically lower back problems are caused by bad posture, and while there are a variety of products available to deal with the symptoms of back pain, the key to getting rid of back pain is to treat the source of it.

The Sacro Wedgy is a great product for dealing with low back pain, sciatica, hip pain, knee pain, and other conditions. More than just a product with a funny name, the Sacro Wedgy is designed to be placed under the sacrum, which is the large triangular bone at the base of your spine and upper part of your pelvic cavity, directly between your two hip bones. The design is based on an old osteopathic technique of placing a hand under the sacrum which elevates the bone and allows your hips to relax on either side. The Sacro Wedgy holds your hips in place, giving them the ability to drop, relax, and release. When combined with a firm neck support, such as the Dr. Riter’s REAL-EaSE Neck and Shoulder Relaxer, the Sacro Wedgy creates what therapists refer to as “natural traction”.

Because the sacrum is shaped differently on men and women, the Sacro Wedgy is available in two models. Keep in mind that this is not an immediate solution for bad posture or back pain. The Sacro Wedgy must be used consistently for you to begin to see results and for your muscles to balance themselves properly.

Since so many people suffer from back pain, the Sacro Wedgy makes a great gift. So give your friends and loved ones a “wedgy” and help them say good-bye to back pain! And don’t forget the Neck and Shoulder Relaxer!

We recently had the opportunity to experience use of both the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush System and the DermaNew Microdermabrasion Total Body Experience Kit, and the differences are astounding.

The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush System was recently featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things as a skin cleansing tool. While it does provide a way to clean the skin, it feels no different than using a damp washcloth and cleans just as effectively. It lacks the ability to give you a deep, penetrating cleansing. The bristles on the brush, while comfortable, are flimsy and most likely need to be replaced frequently. Overall, we were not very satisfied with this product. Shortly after receiving it we were informed of a recall: the brush and charging stand tend to overheat and cause fires! Because we only carry the best products, that really concerned us. Way over-priced at around $190, this product is not something we would recommend to anyone.

We were then introduced to the DermaNew Microdermabrasion Total Body Experience Kit, and we can say with absolute honesty that we were very impressed. Just like the Clarisonic system, it has a brush head for skin cleaning and polishing. However, the DermaNew is more than just a skin care brush system. It is also an easy-to-use and highly effective home microdermabrasion skin treatment device. As well as the brush attachment, the DermaNew also has two different size sponge applicators for microdermabrasion and a callus softening attachment. It includes a 60 day supply of microdermabrasion cream, an exfoliating body wash that can be used daily, and a skin moisturizer than keeps your skin looking healthy and refreshed.

Our CEO has begun using the DermaNew Skin Care System and is astounded by how great her skin feels after such a short time. She says it is comfortable to use yet gives her skin a deep cleansing. The microdermabrasion cream, body wash, and moisturizer are also available separately and are very inexpensive.

Overall we are very pleased and proud to carry the DermaNew Microdermabrasion Total Body Experience Kit and its accessories. It offers the ability to function as both a skin care brush system and as a form of home microdermabrasion skin care treatment, includes a variety of useful accessories, and costs less than half of what a Clarisonic Skin Care Brush costs. It is great for those with acne or acne related scars and works well as an effective anti aging device. We highly recommend this product. To learn more about it and to take advantage of the free shipping promotion, click here: DermaNew Microdermabrasion Total Body Experience Kit.