Foreo Introduces Issa, the World's First Electric Silicone Toothbrush

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BRINGING UNPRECEDENTED INNOVATIONS TO DENTAL CARE BY BEING THE WORLD’S FIRST ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH WITH SILICONE BRISTLES
  1. Superior cleaning and stain removal for whiter teeth and a more confident smile
  2. Silicone design that delivers more hygienic, gentler cleaning
  3. Smart features that provide the utmost convenience

 

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
2-Year Limited Warranty and brush head needs to be replaced only once yearly

 

USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Easy to use with flexible brush head and ergonomic handle

 

ULTRA-HYGIENIC
Quick-drying and nonporous to prevent bacteria buildup

 

NONABRASIVE SILICONE BRISTLES
Soft, silicone bristles that won’t irritate gums or cause them to recede

 

TRAVEL-FRIENDLY
Compact size, lightweight and up to 365 uses from a single full charge

I didn't get the flu shot this year, and maybe why you shouldn't either.

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I'm no doctor.  This is just my opinion, and for that matter my own choice for my specific lifestyle.  You should seek the advice of your family doctor in all health related matters.

Flu shots are given out because they are proven to be effective against the strain(s) that they are designed to give you immunity to.  But that's a lot like chasing down a moving target.  A group of experts get together and try to figure out what the next flu season is going to be like and then make a formula to combat those strains.  There is no guarantee that you will be protected from what actually hits during flu season.

Do you know what's also proven to be more effective?  Boosting your immune system.  Those that live a healthy life style with proper exercise, vitamin C intake, lower stress and good sleep - all of which boost one's immune system.

OK, so besides that, did you know?:

 

 

So let's see:

1. I don't go to school where a lot of germs are passed and spread around by kids. 

2. I typically maintain a healthy diet with plenty of exercise.

3. My 95 year old grandmother is showing signs of dementia.

4. I'm a pretty clean person - I wash my hands often.

5. I'm not a health worker.

6. I have not got the flu in a long while.

7. The times I got a flu shot, I've noticed that my immune system took a dive.  I'll chalk this to superstition.

 

It's a pass on the flu shot for me this season.

Are dangerous levels of microwaves leaking from your oven?

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I made the disturbing discovery today after unboxing my Trifield 100XE EMF Meter I had packed away from storage.  I discovered that the microwave oven is leaking dangerous amounts of microwaves when its in operation.  Luckily we mostly set the microwave and forget it (sometimes completely) and come back to it later for the food.

I walked around the checked the levels of various items around the house and found the following:

 

  • The microwave oven was emitting dangerous levels from the door.  Even from 7 feet away!  The shielding was not doing a good job.  From the sides where there are metal enclosures all around is safe.
  • A Panasonic massage chair emits over the 3 milligauss threshold regularly.  Even while off.
  • Old school CRT monitors and CRT TV screens emissions are very high from the back and sides.  OK if you are a few feet away from them like say watching from the couch.
  • Consumer Wifi routers are generally within the safe limits.
  • AC Adapters emit fairly high levels.  Don't keep an AC adapter near your head when you sleep at night.
  • Washing machines emit fairly high levels as well when operating.
  • AT&T's 3G microcell is relatively safe, and probably keeps the radiation from the iPhones it is serving to be safer and minimized.

 

I'm most concerned about the Microwave radiation leakage.  Imagine what a microwave oven does to an egg in under a minute, and then imagine what it could be doing to your body!

While absolute thresholds have not been established, they have been by the FDA for microwaves!  Read your owner's manual and heed the warnings about operating microwave ovens.  Get your microwave tested!