Sunday, June 29, 2014

Omron Deluxe Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS HEM-650 Top Quality


I use this unit daily to monitor blood pressure, and I have compared the results to multiple Doctor's (old-fashioned) readings as well as machines in pharmacies and medical offices. It is accurate. Usually it is spot on, within 2-3, and any differences were not statistically significant. This model also has a feature that allows you to average out three readings in a row, which should help offset any inaccurate readings.

As with any blood pressure monitor, you should check it against other monitors when you first get it to make sure you are getting accurate readings. There is a specific technique to using a wrist monitor, whereby you are to hold the arm from which the reading is being taken still with your wrist at heart level. There is a beep indicator that lets you know when you are in the right spot, but it is your job to keep your arm there during the reading - best to hold the elbow of the arm that has the device on it with your other arm.

As to the reviewer that got a defective unit - that is unfortunate - but it should not influence people's buying decisions on this model. There is the potentiality to get a defective unit when you buy any kind of device.

The best thing for me about this unit is that it is extremely portable, and easy to take with you when travelling. Highly recommended.Get more detail about Omron Deluxe Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS HEM-650.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

>Cast boot opn toe vinyl md. Rocker Bottom Cast Shoe This instant


I already gave you a review - but again this works nicely for what it's intended to do - the only issues is that when it's wet out your foot gets soaked so I put a plastic bag over my foot/sock & then put the boot on. the other thing is the traction sucks on the bottom when it's wet out if you don't have a good balance be careful!Get more detail about >Cast boot opn toe vinyl md. Rocker Bottom Cast Shoe.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

IRONMAN* Trail Runner® Body Link® Immediately


This is actually my third bodylink system (the second Trail style). The first one I lost after replacing the batteries and not noticing that the gasket did not seal propertly (my bad). The second one is the one I currently use, and I do not go out running without it. The third one, for my son who now shares my running passion. I just ran the Triple Lakes Marathon with it. This watch keeps me motivated and informed of my heartrate, speed, etc. I highly recommend this one (Watch, GPS and Heartrate band)Get more detail about IRONMAN* Trail Runner® Body Link®.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Sportline 370 TraQ Any-Wear Pedometer Get it now!


Same problems as other people: the battery won't stay connected and the thing is generally a terrible piece of junk. I had a very cheap SportLine model that also gave me problems and I thought if I bought an expensive version it would do better. It is worse. SportLine is the only brand sold in my local sporting good stores--can't imagine how they cornered the market. Get more detail about Sportline 370 TraQ Any-Wear Pedometer.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Seca High-Capacity Digital Column Scale Buy Now


Like almost all Seca products, the Seca 703 is a well-made, well-designed scale. What is missing from the picture is just how solidly it is constructed. The base, which is cast metal, weighs more than all of our old scale. This scale feels like it will last as long, or longer, than the last one. A bit more, but worth it. Someone looking for a medical scale should check out the following list of top considerations, which was very helpful to us: [...] The BMI function is also very helpful.Get more detail about Seca High-Capacity Digital Column Scale.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Monday, June 16, 2014

DIAGNOSTIX 703, Adult, Purple (ADC-703V) Decide Now


Just got this sphyg and works great, the release trigger is super easy to use and its pressure sensitive, extremely easy to master, its not heavy at all.Get more detail about DIAGNOSTIX 703, Adult, Purple (ADC-703V).

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Lowest Price Soehnle 63673 Melody Silver CenterPoint Scale


I just received my scale yesterday. So far, so good! It is a nice roomy scale. I love that it gives tenths of a pound also. That way any little bit of weight loss will show up. Very nice scale. You can't go wrong when choosing this scale. The only thing I wasn't sure about was that the scale is supposed to be a German made scale - but there was a sticker on it that says Made In China???????Get more detail about Soehnle 63673 Melody Silver CenterPoint Scale.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Low Price Talking Pedometer


This product is the same model sold by Sharper Image and Bally Total Fitness. The Sharper Image version is blue and the Bally version is red.

There is no problem turning off the music using the top right button. The other reviewer is completely wrong about this function. You can hear the pedometer say "music on" and "music off", which should be obvious.

You must be extrememly careful when changing the battery. I have gone through 3 Sharper Image models and of course that company is no longer in business. Each time I had to replace the pedometer was after changing the battery. When changing the battery, it is easy to break the fragile part which holds the battery in place. If you break it, then the pedometer will malfunction.

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Save Spectrum Dual Head Stethoscope, Deluxe Four-Color Box, Navy, 30 Inch


The stethoscope isn't what I expected. You can hardly hear anything, you really have to strain to hear a heartbeat or pulse. I suppose it's worth what you pay, not much. You can hear more using the small, infant side of the stethoscope, but as far as the adult side, if you breath or move in anyway, you can not hear a thing. My advice spend more, you'll be happier.Get more detail about Spectrum Dual Head Stethoscope, Deluxe Four-Color Box, Navy, 30 Inch.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Discount ADC PROSPHYG 760, Blood Pressure Cuff, Latex Free, Adult, Black


I don't like electronic gizzmo's when it comes to blood pressure, hence the purchase of this blood pressure cuff. Using this cuff, 4 different people using 3 different stethoscopes could not hear the heartbeat. Asking to return the product to the seller, I was sent to the manufacturer, who told me that there was nothing wrong with their product, but they'd look at it, at my expense. I figured after all my troubles, I'd be better off just keeping the product and not ever doing such a purchase again.Get more detail about ADC PROSPHYG 760, Blood Pressure Cuff, Latex Free, Adult, Black.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Cheapest Freestyle Tracer Pedometer (Blue)


In 2002 I was doing a lot of walking for excercise. To track my progress I bought the Freestyle Tracer. Once I calibrated my step length it worked fine. At one point I used a GPS to plot my 3 mile route statistics (ie. distance, time). I re-calibrated my step length to the GPS measurements and again, it worked perfectly day after day. My route step count was always less than a .5% error. What also amazed me was time after time besides using the Freestyle I'd use my wrist-watch stopwatch too. The Freestyle was always 100% accurate (down to the second!) as to time moving whether I walked 30 minutes or an hour.

Fast forward 9 years. I'm walking again. Found my Freestyle (original battery was still working enough to see numbers VERY dimly), put in new battery, shook it and banged lightly it against the counter a few times, reset everything and, Wah-lah! Its working perfectly again. The time moving counter is still 100% accurate.

In all these years the belt hook has served me well, and still does.

Bottomline: I just ordered another one for my girlfriend. Hopefully Freestyle's newest model will be as good and long-lasting as mine has been. Get more detail about Freestyle Tracer Pedometer (Blue).

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Cheap Latex Tubing, 1/8" I.D., " O.D., 1/16" WALL, 50 ft


The cheapest surgical tubing for making slingshots I could find and it came in days. Perfect for our cubscout activity. 100 yard water balloon launchers.Get more detail about Latex Tubing, 1/8" I.D., " O.D., 1/16" WALL, 50 ft.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Buy Sportline 304 ShrinQ 2.0 Pocket Pedometer (Grey)


I got this pedometer at a store because its design was appealing, and pedometers can provide a lot of inspiration to exercising right. Now, I regret it, because its many cons have made it useless as a worthy tool to track steps.

Pros:

Mainly, the looks and design. Not only does this pedometer look cool, but its design is beneficial as well. It's so thin, that you can just slip it into a sock, or put it in a small, tight pocket. The sleek gray color and location of the buttons make it look cool, too. The design of this pedometer make it much more visually appealing than other pedometers, but...

Cons:

The fatal flaw of this pedometer is its inaccuracy. It's so sensitive that it easily records steps to your slightest movements even when you're sitting still or down. Unintentionally moving around in a pocket triggers the oversensitive sensor as well. Even the action of putting it in your pocket to start the day triggers four or five steps. I've found that this pedometer sometimes records TWICE the amount of steps as another more reliable one that I bought after this one.

Surface is a bit too weak and prone to minor scratches, fingerprints, and dents. I find that the surface of this pedometer is a bit weak. It's prone to scratching and little dents if you abuse it too much or over-clean it. This is not really a big issue, but I thought I might point it out anyway. It attracts fingerprints and if you press too hard on the wrong part of the device, you'll get one of those irreversible little dents. I did this accidentally when pressing and missing one of the buttons (oops!).

Price. Seriously, the price on this pedometer is just incredibly ridiculous. For such a poor product, the price is just crazy.

Overall, I think I made it clear that you don't want to buy this product. I'd recommend a Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer instead. It's about the same price but much more accurate.Get more detail about Sportline 304 ShrinQ 2.0 Pocket Pedometer (Grey).