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Natural Dental Care with Himalaya Botanique

December 14, 2016 by Emilee Evans

Probably one of the biggest challenges I have as someone who prefers natural products is finding natural dental care products. From wasteful plastic toothbrushes to toothpaste with questionable ingredients, it’s hard to sort through it all and find the ideal products! That is why I was excited to try the natural dental products
offered by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare.
Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my blog. The opinions posted are my own.
For my review I received a variety of products from Himalaya Herbal Healthcare – namely a variety of Himalaya Botanique toothpaste as well as a bamboo toothbrush, a sari bag and personal care bag.

For one, I was impressed that they offer so many varieties of their Himalaya Botanique toothpaste. One of the biggest challenges I have found is I may find a natural toothpaste I like but it’s only available in one or two varieties. The varieties I received to review include: the Complete Care toothpaste in Simply Spearmint, Simply Peppermint, Simply Cinnamon, and Simply Mint as well as the Whitening Complete Care Toothpaste in Simply Mint and Simply Peppermint. They offer basic varieties as well as the whitening toothpaste, which I think is unique. Whitening naturally? Yes, with pineapple and papaya enzymes!
Of course, the biggest thing I appreciate is they don’t have all the questionable ingredients I try to avoid. There is no fluoride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Carrageenan. They are also gluten-free as well. These ingredients are common in many toothpastes. Despite not having SLS, I found they all still “foam” a little bit. You really only need to use a little bit. It does go a long way!
They really have cleaning power, too! My mouth feels so refreshed afterwards! Unfortunately, two of my three children are sensitive to what they call “spicy” toothpaste, which essentially just means they are minty. My 9 year old daughter also loves this toothpaste, though, and often mentions how her teeth and mouth feel so much cleaner after brushing as well.
Himalaya Herbal Healthcare also put a lot of thought into their packaging. The toothpaste packaging is made with 100% recycled material and is printed with soy based inks.

Overall, I love what Himalaya Herbal Healthcare offers. I love that they offer such a great variety of natural dental products. Even better is that they are effective!

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Benefit from Support with the Vive Back Brace

October 29, 2016 by Emilee Evans

Unfortunately, I have quite a few spine problems. In addition to the degeneration in my cervical spine, I also have problems in my lower back (including slight scoliosis). When I’m on my feet for an extended period of time my lower back hurts unbearably. In fact, sometimes it gets so bad I can barely walk! As pain management has yet to find a helpful solution, I am always on the lookout for products that may help. That’s why I was thrilled to try the Vive Back Brace!

Disclosure: I received a complimentary product to facilitate my review. Regardless, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Please refer to my Disclosure Policy for more information.
Vive Health offers a variety of health and medical products at a great value. They know how important it is live comfortably regardless of age and lifestyle. They have over 25 years of experience developing and manufacturing industry-leading durable medical equipment and health supplies. Because they cut out the middle man by manufacturing their own products, you can benefit from great pricing and customer service. Plus shopping at the Vive Health website is hassle-free!
For my review, I received the Vive Back Brace. I was definitely intrigued to see if it could help support my back in a way that would reduce the pain when I’m on my feet!

Vive Back Brace Review

The Vive Back Brace is essentially a compression wrap that is designed to support the lower back. It’s made of a durable material yet doesn’t feel too heavy. It is fastened with a premium velcro that is absolutely amazing. I, personally, always worry about velcro because it can be really good, but it can also be ineffective. Sometimes it’s starts off OK but becomes ineffective later. When they say “premium” velcro, it really is. It is high quality and continues to keep its integrity. It stays nice and snug.
I have been using the Vive Back Brace when I’m doing a lot of chores around the house. Doing dishes is actually one of the most painful activities for me. Standing over the sink even for 10 minutes or less results in unbearable lower back pain. Since I’ve been using the Vive Back Brace, that pain has been reduced!
One thing I really love about this back brace is the lumbar support. I appreciate that it can be removed, but it has definitely been very helpful. It just happens to support that spot in my lower back that hurts the most (where the scoliosis is). It is really easy to remove and put back on as it also fastens with the velcro.
As with many back braces, I do get hot easily when I’m wearing it. Of course, I get hot easily in general, though. I have noticed, though, that when I do sweat it is much more breathable so it isn’t bothersome.

Overall, I think the Vive Back Brace is a great back brace. It’s lightweight yet sturdy, offers great support and is very easy to adjust to fit “just right.” It definitely seems like it will continue to offer support and maintain its integrity.

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The Vive Back Brace can be purchased on the Vive Health website as well as Amazon.

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Bluetooth Technology for Health and Home

October 22, 2016 by Emilee Evans

Bluetooth technology has made a lot of things easier! Connecting no longer requires wires and opens up the door to many possibilities. I am a big fan of convenience and definitely appreciate what Bluetooth technology offers!

Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Regardless, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Please refer to my Disclosure Policy for more information.
Beets BLU offers a variety of electronics with Bluetooth Smart support. Their products use a modern communication protocol Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth 4.0) and work directly with most smartphones (iPhone 4S and later, iPad 3 and later, Android 4.3 and later with Bluetooth 4.0).
For my review I received the Wireless Heart Rate Monitor and Wireless Key Finder.

Bluetooth Technology – Wireless Heart Rate Monitor Review

The Beets BLU Wireless Heart Rate Monitor includes the Pod and Strap. It is used simply by snapping the Pod onto the Strap. The adjustable Strap is made of an elastic material. I adjust it to a comfortable length ensuring the electrodes are against my skin. As with many heart rate monitors, it is recommended to wet the electrodes before putting it on. It is definitely helpful.
What I found most unique about this wireless heart rate monitor is that it doesn’t require its own app. I have tried a few heart rate monitors and most of them required their own app and only worked with that app. This wireless heart rate monitor is compatible with many different health and fitness apps (over 35!). The device is paired within the application.

I have my wireless heart rate monitor paired with the MapMyFitness App. It was extremely easy to pair. The strap is easy to adjust and comfortable. The snaps are a little tough for me, though. It usually takes multiple attempts for me to get it snapped completely. It works well, and I never need to turn it on and off as it automatically goes into sleep mode after it loses contact with the skin. I continue using it regularly with no issues and love that I have a quick and easy option to monitor my heart rate.

Bluetooth Technology – Wireless Key Finder

I don’t know about you, but I’m always losing stuff. The Beets BLU Wireless Key Finder is helpful for more than just keys! You can track any valuables within 33 feet. You can also attach it to wallets, bags, cameras, etc. It uses the sonar function of the PagerTag app to send an alarm.
After installing the PagerTag App (which I found easily in the iOS App Store) I paired it with the wireless key finder. Pairing it actually sets up an encrypted channel between the phone and device. So only your phone will have access to it. This also makes it impossible to pair it with another smart phone, though it can be reset when needed. The app is easy to find and install, but it took me a bit of time playing around with it to figure out exactly how to use it.

Once I got the hang of how to use it, though, it surely does come in handy! The alarm is loud and clear. If you happen to be out of range, you can set up an out of range alarm. It has a variety of features and options. Again, it took me quite a bit of time navigating the app to get the settings I thought were best. I love that is has so many options! This is definitely a gadget that makes things much easier!

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Improve Joint Health with NeoCell Joint Bursts

October 16, 2016 by Emilee Evans

We have really enjoyed NeoCell products. The NeoCell Corporation is a leader in the natural supplement, skin care and health and wellness industries. They are actually the largest collagen company in the world! NeoCell products are designed to promote youth, beauty and wellness, and I’ve had the opportunity to try a variety of their products. When they asked if my husband would like to try and share a Joint Bursts review, I thought it was a great idea!
Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate this review. Regardless, all opinions are my own and those of my family.
For our review he received the new Joint Bursts as well as their Super Collagen Powder.

Joint Bursts Review

The idea of the Joint Bursts really reminded me of the Beauty Bursts, which continues to be one of my favorite NeoCell products. The Joint Bursts combine Collagen Type 2, Turmeric, and Hyaluronic Acid in a tasty tropical chew. They are designed to help keep joints hydrated and healthy. After learning more about them, I was excited! I love that they combined their amazing collagen supplements with turmeric. I actually take turmeric daily for my own chronic pain. I was definitely hopeful this supplement would help my husband’s chronic pain!
As with the other great NeoCell supplements, the Joint Bursts are all-natural and contain no preservatives, artificial flavors or colors, gluten, or GMO ingredients. They are individually wrapped in a chewable form, which can definitely be easier to take than pills and capsules! My husband doesn’t have a great record for taking his supplements regularly, but he could easily remember to take them every day. He did notice an improvement in his joints after the first week or so. He loves that it’s easy to take and tastes great, too.

Super Collagen Powder Review

The NeoCell Super Collagen Powder contains a different type of collagen. It contains Collagen Type 1 and 3. It not only helps support bones but also provides benefits for the skin, nails and even circulation as well. Simply add it to a glass a water! It’s soluble and is basically flavorless. My husband had a harder time remembering to use this one regularly, but he has been using it in conjunction with the Joint Bursts. I do believe it has added to the effects.
I am so glad my husband has found some relief, and that it’s in a form that is easy to take (and remember to take)!

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