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Tension is in the air. Everywhere you turn there is stress surrounding the economy, family, work and health written across everyone’s faces. What most people don’t realize is the effect it is having on their bodies. Relax and rejuvenate your exhausted body with ReVive EMS Electrical Muscle Stimulator by Slendertone.

Employees spend endless hours hunching over at their desks without pausing to think about the havoc their posture is having on their neck and backs. The majority of people go to the gym as a way of relieving stress but in fact, some exercising can lead to more tension being put on our bodies. Suddenly, we are fatigued and sore, reluctantly pushing ourselves to get out of bed to do these stated activities all over again. If this sounds like a normal day in your life, it’s time to revive yourself and lucky for you with the Slendertone ReVive Professional Muscle Conditioner you can enjoy the benefits of an EMS therapy anytime, anywhere.

Designed for convenience, the ReVive EMS Electrical Muscle Stimulator by Slendertone offers six different 20-minute programs to give your sore muscles the therapeutic pain relief massage that an electronic muscle stimulator provides. Commonly used by professional physical therapists, occupational therapists, clinics, and hospitals to reduce stiffness, fatigue and injuries. This EMS unit features the ability to soothe muscles in your lower back, upper back, shoulders, calves, and other parts of your body. The machine is so easy to use anyone can use it to reduce stiffness, fatigue and injuries. Cheaper and less time consuming, use your own at home ReVive Professional Muscle Conditioner. You can even wear it under your clothes and carry on with your everyday household activities without being bothered by the EMS machine.

Each lightweight kit includes two butterfly-shaped electrode gel pads, electrode lead wires, an instruction manual, pad placement chart, nine volt battery, and nylon carry bag. The machine is compact so it is easy to store until its time to take it out for use. Start taking advantage of owning your own FDA-approved electronic muscle stimulation machine and see yourself relax quickly. For more information on the Slendertone ReVive Professional Muscle Conditioner, visit http://www.ActiveForever.com

Learn more about how the ReVive and other treatments help relieve back pain

Submitted by Shelley Thomas

With the airlines starting to charge for bags over certain weights and for each additional bag, traveling for families is beginning to seem unrealistic. A parents’ perfect situation would be to have a stroller, car seat, dining booster seat, and an FAA certified flight seat into one easy contraction. But that’s just something to dream about its way to good to be true, right? Wrong! For all those parents out there, this dream can become a reality, with the Sit n Stroll 5 in 1 Combination Carseat Stroller by Triple Play.

Now’s the time to travel, don’t feel like you are stuck at home solely because of all of the baggage that goes along with being a parent. Be the “on the go” parent that everyone envies. Smoothly impress your fellow travelers on your next trip by instantly converting your stroller into an FAA certified flight seat with one movement. With most travel strollers weighing anywhere from 30 pounds to 50 pounds, one might assume that the five in one stroller would be terribly heavy. However, that’s not the case, the Sit n Stroll 5 in 1 Combination Carseat Stroller is only 17 pounds! Falling far below the maximum weight of baggage weight allowance- so you can say good-bye to excess weight fees forever! That is of course, if you don’t buy too many souvenirs on your trip!

The Sit n Stroll 5 in 1 Combination Carseat Stroller does not just save you space on the plane but also in your hotel and rental car. Without the extra baggage, you might be able to even rent a smaller rental car, again saving you money, and making it easier to transition between the rental car and your destinations. Even better, if you have to take a taxi, you won’t have to take a car seat and a stroller to carry with you to your destination, just switch the car seat back into the stroller when you arrive to your destination! When it’s time to eat at your destination, don’t worry about having to use one of the restaurants high chairs that might not be disinfected, just use your Sit n Stroll 5 in 1 Combination Carseat Stroller as a fully functioning high chair, with a one hand movement.

This combination stroller does not just save you money on traveling fees, it is cheaper than most of the strollers for sale. The average price range of a stroller in today’s market is $180 to $380. Now add the car seat, which run generally about $139 to $329. You are totaling between $319-$708 and there are only two items being totaled so far. The Sit n Stroll 5 in 1 Combination Carseat Stroller is a tremendous bargain, it is priced less than $250, for everything!

A parent’s number one concern is safety. The Sit n Stroll 5 in 1 Combination Carseat Stroller meets or exceeds all of the US Department of Transportation safety requirements. Because the innovative Sit n Stroll 5 in 1 Combination Carseat Stroller eliminates the need to transfer the child between a separate car seat and stroller, the risk of injury to the child is dramatically reduced. For children under 30 pounds, there is a rear facing child restraint feature. Children weighing 20 to 40 pounds can be placed in the forward facing child restraint.

Make your life easier when you purchase your dream come true. The only thing that could be better about this stroller is if it could change diapers. Find more information regarding the Sit n Stroll 5 in 1 Combination Carseat Stroller by visiting http://www.ActiveForever.com

For gift ideas for the Mom-to-be, check out the Top 10 Best Unique Gifts For Expectant Mothers

Frustrated with biting into a sirloin steak only to spit it back out because it was too tough to chew? What about worrying that the pork isn’t cooked enough and you and your guests will become ill? Not anymore with the Oregon Scientific AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking BBQ Oven Thermometer. For less than $40, you can stay inside during a dinner party instead of constantly tending to the grill and missing out on all the fun.

The Oregon Scientific AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking BBQ Oven Thermometer checks the temperature for a wide variety of entrées and doneness selections allowing you to make to order your dinner. For those of you that aren’t English speakers, you have the ability to customize your talking thermometer from speaking English to speaking Spanish, German, French or Danish. The audio alert will let you know when your food is almost ready, ready, over-cooked and out of range.

Be the BBQ legend and always have the meat cooked perfectly each time. Your friends will be begging you for your secret. For more information on the Oregon Scientific AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking BBQ Oven Thermometer be sure to visit http://www.ActiveForever.com

Submitted by Shelley Thomas

Most people about to buy a walker are worried about staying mobile and independent. Depending on a walking aid can be a very scary change in a person’s life. The U Step Walker Advanced Walking Aid was designed to put the user at ease about loosing their mobility and makes them feel secure. Uniquely designed, this walker specifically addresses the distinctive needs of those with neurological conditions such as; Parkinson’s disease, ALS, Stroke, PSP, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Injuries, Balance Disorders, and MSA.

If you have Parkinson’s or another neurological condition, you know just how difficult it is to feel like you have to constantly depend on others to get from place to place. Within a couple times of using the U Step Walker you will notice dramatically positive changes; you will begin to feel comfortable, safe and more independent again! The advanced walking aid has a distinctive U-shaped base specifically to provide a stable foundation to support you in every direction to help you get to virtually any destination with ease. Surfaces such as indoor molding strips, cracks in the sidewalk, or any other uneven surface are a piece of cake to travel on with the patented spring-loaded front caster system. The walker is so lightweight it can easily be lifted over steps as well. You will think your U Step Walker is so amazing you’ll take it for a spin on any surface you can find.

Get rid of that fear of walking alone! The user is in full control of the walker with its innovative brake design, offering the user full protection when it’s time to stand up or sit down. Knowing the protection they have, the user will be more confident in walking. It is proven that users walk three to four times faster with the U Step!

The U Step Walker has an attachment, the U Step Walker Laser Light, which is a helpful tool for those suffering from freezing episodes. Just like the walker, this unique accessory is extremely simple to use, and can be purchased as part of the U Step walker or separately if the user’s Parkinson’s disease worsens. With the press of a button, a red line appears offering users a visual cue that will help any “freezing” episodes and help you walk normally with increased stride length.

Regain your independence and improve your walking stride today! For more information, visit http://www.ActiveForever.com.

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Submitted by Shelley Thomas

The US Department of Transportation has implemented a new regulation making air travel easier for passengers requiring portable oxygen concentrators. Passengers are now authorized to use any FAA approved portable oxygen concentrator during any commercial flight that lands or takes off in US, regardless of whether or not the airline has approved the device. Air travel with oxygen has been simplified for passengers, eliminating the need to use specific concentrators on specific airlines.

The USDOT does require that portable oxygen concentrators, such as the Invacare XPO2, have an “FAA Approved” label attached to them. Passengers who require an oxygen concentrator during air travel must have a physician’s statement of oxygen necessity signed within 10 days of the departure date. Provided these criteria are met, travelers with any model of FAA approved portable oxygen concentrator can choose whichever airline they wish. This not only makes planning trips easier, but also make travel less expensive for those who require oxygen as they are able to shop around for less expensive flights.

In addition to the Invacare XPO2, those who travel by air with oxygen can also choose from the Respironic EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator or the SeQual Eclipse Portable Oxygen Concentrator 2. Both oxygen concentrators are easy to use and travel with, and the SeQual Eclipse 2 is the only portable concentrator that can provide continuous flow oxygen.

For safety reasons, it is recommended that passengers with portable oxygen concentrators carry enough batteries to last twice the duration of the flight to ensure they always have power, regardless of any delays. For more information on portable oxygen concentrators, please visit http://www.ActiveForever.com/

To learn how to choose the right concentrator for you, check out this article: How to Choose the Best Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Being aware that you have a family history of high blood pressure and that you need to monitor yours is stressful. Knowing that you already have high blood pressure and are prone to health problems is even more stressful, which of course only adds to the problem. That’s why the Prevention WS-820 PV Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor is so beneficial. The Prevention WS-820PV is clinically proven to be accurate so it is the perfect tool to prevent illness and supervise your current health.

One of the scariest things about high blood pressure is that a person can have it for years, without showing or feeling a single symptom. In thousands of cases, this mystery can be fatal and for others can result in pain in the future. It is extremely hard to keep an eye on high blood pressure and most people don’t bother to add it to the list of things to do during the day simply because they don’t have time. Other people don’t even think of having high blood pressure unless it runs in the family. However, over 70 million people in the United States alone ranging in age groups have had high blood pressure- and that’s only the ones that got checked at the doctors! With the economy in poor shape and with the majority of Americans in poor shape, physically and mentally, it would be wise to keep an eye on your blood pressure.

For under $40, you are virtually getting a monitoring system for two people! The Prevention WS-820PV has a two for one deal because the wrist blood pressure monitor has 30 time memory that has average, date and time recall for two individuals. The device has many functions. By detecting atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeat function, the device aids in preventing conditions such as stroke.

The monitor is worn on the wrist just as a watch would be worn, both easy to read and lightweight. The device should be used on a regular basis to keep up with your health and make sure everything is on track. The display quickly aids individual’s results.

Don’t constantly worry about what your blood pressure is, that will only make it increase. The sooner you find out your health is suffering or in danger the sooner you can work toward changing your life style and improving your health. If you are working towards getting your blood pressure down, you will be able to keep a log of daily results.

For more information on taking care of your body and blood pressure with the Prevention WS-820Pv Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor, please visit http://www.ActiveForever.com

1, 2… 46… 105… Still counting sheep? For the majority of people, counting sheep is just a mindless activity that never results in sleep. Here’s another concept that doesn’t take much thinking but actually results in sleeping, the DreamKeeper DK 400 Sleep Aid.

The quality and duration of sleep is safely improved by the acupressure and breathing synchronization device. The Breath Synchronization Program (BSP) and Parallelized Field (PESF) technology work together to rebuild user’s biological clock.

The Dreamkeeper Sleep Aid works by massaging an acupressure point on the inner wrist, using a vibration pattern to calm the body, lower stress levels and induce sleep. However, vibration is just an option; some users opt to just have the acupoint stimulation through electrostatic fields. There have been several sleep studies that show a tremendous improvement in sleep patterns and overall sleep when the Dreamkeeper Sleep Aid is used.

Because of the non-invasive process, the DreamKeeper Sleep Aid has long lasting results without the medical harm like some of the other sleep aids. A user will never can never get addicted unlike other products that are commonly overused and addicting. Also, a user has a full night sleep and wakes up feeling refreshed not groggy like medications leave its users.

Stop counting sheep and start using the DreamKeeper DK 400 Sleep Aid for a good night sleep and start having a more rested tomorrow. Visit http://www.ActiveForever.com

Over half of the caregivers in North America report having a personal injury in result of lifting and transferring patients. Nothing is worse than having a caregiver become a patient as well. Now there is Beasy Transfer Board by Beasy Trans, a “no-lift” frictionless transfer system!

The Beasy Transfer Board is designed specifically to diminish the risk of injury induced on a caregiver. Using a circular seat that glides on a track, the Beasy Transfer Board supports the patient’s weight as the transfer occurs. This no-lift transfer system offers patients a more dignified way of transferring from bed to wheelchair, from wheelchair to commode or shower seat, to a car and back again, without putting physical strain on their caregiver.

Not only does the Beasy Transfer Board dramatically lessen the risk of a care giver injury, it makes it less likely for a patient to have a back and brachial plexus type of injury because there is no lifting involved. By having less dependence on caregivers to move, patients have become increasingly more independent. The patient also has more motivation to transfer because they will have no fear or hurting themselves further or hurting the person trying to help them. It is proven that once a patient starts to become more independent, they have a speedier recovery!

For more information on the Beasy Transfer Board, visit http://www.ActiveForever.com

Submitted by Shelley Thomas

I’m laying in bed, it’s the middle of the night, and in the corner of my eye I notice a mass of white fluffiness tossing and turning. Checking to see if everything is in order, I feel the space around me become a little less crowded. She jumped. Great. I sit and await the inevitable whine accompanied by delicate scratches on my bedroom floor… and there it is! Like clockwork. Naturally perturbed and aware of my early morning, I acquiesce to the little princess’ demands, and open my door. She drunkenly stumbles to the cool tile located outside my door, and passes out for the rest of the night.

This may not seem like such a big deal for most. Just let her sleep outside the door right? The answer may seem simple, but the fact of the matter is, and it’s a horrifying one, she may change her mind. I can’t keep doing this every night. There has to be a better solution I think to myself. It is Arizona, it’s going to get really hot.

I only provide this back story to illustrate how frustrating it can be for a dog owner to accommodate both man and canine in high temperatures. I’ll admit, my little puppy is spoiled, she’s my only child. I can’t let that fact defer me from the problem. So it was no surprise that when I came across Active Forever’s Canine Cooler Thermoregulating Pet Bed, I was pretty stoked. The cooling aspect of it will take care of the main problem. I’ll be comfortable in my human bed, she’ll be happy on the cooler surface that is said product. No more restless nights, no more whining, no more madness.

But there is more about this product that attracts me. Learning more about it let me know that for pets that have had surgeries, this calms ailing limbs. Perfect for my little one given the fact that she has had hip replacement surgery. This product seems efficient as well as convenient, and I cannot wait to purchase it for her birthday.

For more information on the Canine Cooler Thermoregulating Pet Bed, please visit http://www.ActiveForever.com

Submitted by Eva Konofalski

Tailgate parties, picnics and backyard BBQs are some of the most memorable nights, especially in the summer months. What is a better way to arrive to the party than cruising up in the Cruisin Cooler Electric Scooter Cooler. The possibilities of your new motorized scooter cooler are endless.

Cruising at 14 MPH, the Cruisin Cooler Scooter is a great to show up at a party complete with drinks. Safe to drive to your neighbor’s house or around a block party, you can take your Cruisin Cooler anywhere! The Cruisin Cooler Electric Scooter Cooler is available in both the 500 W and the 300 W model. The two cool models are two different sizes, the 500 W is larger and has more power for those hilly streets, but both are fun to drive. You don’t have to worry about straining your back and neck with an overloaded cooler or feel like you need to leave the extra refreshments at home because it’s too heavy to carry. Bring as much as you want!

For those extra large parties, the Cruisin Cooler Coolagon is available for purchase along with the cooler. The Coolagon easily attaches to the Cruisin Cooler and has no problem at all tagging along for the ride to the party. Keep the party alive and never run out of refreshing drinks and tasty treats!

For more information on your ride to the next party, please visit http://www.ActiveForever.com

Submitted by Shelley Thomas