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If I had to choose, I'd pick a nice moist steam room over a sauna any day. But last month, I purchased a massage deal that came with an infrared sauna session. Anything that is said to "eliminate toxins" piques my interest, so I was excited about what my first infrared sauna experience was going to be all about. An infrared sauna looks similar to a traditional sauna except there aren't any hot Read more
Some people just need a little something to detox themselves and some people need something more. That is why Sunlight Saunas were created, using infrared and far-infrared light. First of all, what is infrared and is it safe? Infrared light is part of the sun's invisible spectrum and far-infrared light has the ability to easily penetrate human tissue. When this happens, it creates a natural Read more
At first glance, this bike looks like it is straight out of a video arcade but once you look a little deeper, you'll see that it's actually an exercise bike. How funny is this picture from the website? Now let's get serious -- Unlike invasive liposuction or over-the-counter anti-cellulite treatments that don't work, the Cellubike claims to engage the body's own force to actually eliminate, not Read more
If taking photos of the night sky is your idea of a good time, then listen up stargazers — Canon has released a camera just for you. The Canon 20Da is optimized for taking pictures of space thanks to its high-tech infrared filter, low-noise sensor, and superior hydrogen-alpha sensitivity that allow photographers to capture nebulae and other cosmic goodies from the heavens. The 20Da comes with Read more
What is this madness? Hasbro unveiled a new version of Monopoly this week, and instead of the classic, pastel-colored currency, the game is run by a computer. Called Monopoly Live, it retains some familiar elements — the board itself has stayed the same. But other elements have changed, including ditching fake cash and dice, and adding an infrared tower that keeps track of players' money and Read more
Looking for a super-sleek tablet in 2012? Get a load of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 that debuted today at CES. On the inside, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is coming with Android 3.2 Honeycomb, dual cameras (a 3MP rear-facing and 2MP forward-facing), and 16GB of on-board storage and supports up to a 32GB microSD card, 4G LTE connectivity, and a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, but it's the outside that really Read more
With the holiday party season nearly in effect, you can count on dozens of dinner parties and family gatherings. Naturally, these occasions call for a bottle of wine worth celebrating. Whether you're playing host and looking for the right food pairing or searching for the perfect bottle of red as a "thank you" to the hostess, check out our list of apps and gadgets to keep you swishing, sniffing, Read more
OK, now that you're aware of how to check your dog's pulse, let's move on to temperature taking. The easiest way to do this is with an ear thermometer like the Pet-Temp Instant Ear Thermometer ($40). It measures the infrared heat waves coming from the ear drum. Pet-specific versions are best because they have a long probe that can fit deeply in the ear canal. The other option is to use a rectal Read more
Putting a spin on the traditional subsidies of wireless devices, T-Mobile is offering up its latest tiny tablet on a payment plan. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is expected to hit shelves on Nov. 16 (just in time to compete with the Amazon Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet) for $250 down (with a $50 mail-in rebate) and $10 monthly payments spread out over the next 20 months, making the $450 price tag Read more
There are several pimple-zapping devices on the market (such as Zeno and Thermaclear), but what differentiates Claro ($195) from many is that it uses a combination of three treatments to speed up healing time. Blue light attacks P. acnes bacteria, aka the germs that cause acne, red light works to help reduce redness and soreness, and infrared energy supplies heat to enhance the treatment. Full Read more
