Hallmark Christmas In July Review

Enjoy the air conditioning and summer treats as Hallmark unveils its' Christmas in July programming. Hallmark fans will love a peek at what will be coming their way when Hallmark premieres its' Christmas programming in October.

New Series!

Hallmark Christmas At Sea premieres July 7th.  Monday will be the night to view the new episodes of your favorite Hallmark stars and fans at sea. The very familiar and beloved Hallmark stars are cruising!

According to Hallmark : Merry Cruisemas  with its' stars: "Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett, Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell, Taylor Cole, Nikki DeLoach, Sarah Drew, Tyler Hynes, Kimberley Sustad and Andrew Walker".

Unwrapping Series 

The Unwrapping series of Christmas movies first premiered last year on Hallmark plus. This year Hallmark is continuing their July theme of introducing new Christmas movies in July. The Unwrapping Christmas store is a gift wrapping store where four friends work and will take you on your next holiday adventure.

This year four new movies will air:

Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle

Starring Natalie Hall, Alec Santos on Saturday, July 5th. It's the battle of the Christmas gala for a gift wrapping store owner and a grumpy estate estate owner.

Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince

Starring Nathan Witte and Kathryn Davis on Saturday, July 12th. 

Heirs, wealthy, fairy tales and of course romance intertwine.

Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny 

Saturday, July 19th.  Is the true match destiny? Come along this Hallmark journey of chemistry with a dash of destiny.

Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion

Hallmark favorite Cindy Busby and Jake Epstein star on Saturday, July 26th in a very Hallmark storyline of past loves reuniting or not? under Hallmark circumstances. 

The Do Not Miss List of Hallmark Christmas Movies 

These are the Christmas movies that are tried and true Hallmark Christmas with the OG stars fans love so much! A few movies not to miss whether it be Christmas in July, October, November or December.

Three Wise Men And A Baby And Its' Sequel Three Wiser Men And A Baby

Fans adore this series with the A list actors: Paul Walker, Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell.

Always a huge fan favorite! Great chemistry, fun storyline, A team actors and a plot which does have some similarities to Three Men And A Baby. 

Christmas Under Wraps And Sequel A Cozy Christmas Inn

Garland? No not that kind of garland, the city Garland. Oh yes! The secrets of Garland just might include Santa, elves, workshop and a very busy schedule in December. David O'Donnell and Candace Burr started in Christmas Under Wraps and years later a sequel A Cozy Christmas Inn was made with David O'Donnell and Jodie Sweetin plus the most of the original cast.

Very charming Christmas movies which will warm your heart and always worth watching and re watching.

Christmas At Pemberley Manor

Jessica Lowndes and Michael Rady star in holiday movie where the family estate (and maybe) its' heir could use a little Christmas magic. Lovely backdrop, comedy, chemistry and romance star.

Crown For Christmas

Always be on the lookout for a Crown For Christmas with Danica McKellar and Rupert Penry-Jones. This is one of the best Hallmark Christmas movies of all time in many Hallmarkies opinion. This royal palace romance is always include on best Hallmark movies list. 

A Gift To Remember

The holiday is a backdrop versus major played in this delightful and sometimes overlooked Hallmark movie. Bookstore fans can relate as the bookstore employee collides - literally- with a customer and amnesia begin the chase for his identity. Great chemistry and don't forget the sequel Cherished Memories.

Christmas Waltz

Starring Will Kemp and Lacey Chabert. Dancing, more dancing, chemistry, more chemistry with a little romance after one of the pair has an unexpected pre wedding split.

More Hallmark Christmas Movies Reviewed

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5 Smart Tips for Using YouTube Playlists to Grow Your Channel

 

Why Creating Playlists Has Made a Big Difference for My YouTube Channel

I'm not a YouTube guru, and I'm definitely not one of the big-time experts with millions of followers—but I do have a YouTube channel called Stumped Riddles, and I've spent countless hours researching ways to improve it.

Along with learning about YouTube's new Algorithm, one of the best pieces of advice I picked up—and something I've personally found incredibly valuable—is the power of creating playlists.

If you're new to YouTube or haven't tapped into the playlist feature much, let me walk you through the reasons why it's something you shouldn't overlook.

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1. End Screens + Playlists = More Watch Time

This is the biggest benefit I've found so far.

When uploading long-form videos, YouTube allows you to add an end screen at the end of your video. One of the options you can add to that screen is—you guessed it—a playlist.

Now, you might be thinking, "Okay, so what? It's just a playlist." But here's why it matters: you control what goes in that playlist. If you've several videos on a particular topic (in my case, riddles), you can link viewers directly to related videos using the playlist feature.

And here's where it gets better:

• On desktop, the full playlist shows up on the right-hand side of the screen. That means even if someone doesn't click the box on your end screen, they might glance over and click another video in the list. Your list occupies that real estate!

• On mobile, that playlist appears below the video, making it easy for viewers to continue watching your content.

This increases your watch time, and that's something YouTube loves.

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2. The Master Playlist: One Place for All Your Videos

If your videos all fall under one broad theme, like mine do, it's a good idea to create a master playlist, along with other category playlists.

The master playlist will contain every video you've published that fits within your channel's overall theme. 

As you keep creating, that master list keeps growing—and that's a good thing. People can easily binge on your content, which again boosts your channel's watch time.

This master playlist can also be used on end screens or discovered in searches (more on that below). And just like before, people on desktop see it to the right, and mobile users see it below the video.

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3. Break It Down: Organize Your Content into Logical Categories

Besides having a master list, organizing your videos into specific topic-based playlists helps your audience find exactly what they're looking for.

Here are some of the playlists I've created on my channel:

• Christmas Riddles

• Halloween Riddles

• Riddles for Teens, Adults, and Seniors

• Emotion & Virtue Riddles

• Food Riddles

• Nature Riddles

• What Am I Riddles

• And a special one for the Riddle Sisters, a new series I've started

• and more....

You can even put one video in multiple playlists if it fits into more than one category. This gives your content more chances to be discovered through different search paths.

Here’s One of My Playlists (Featuring the Custom Cover I Designed):

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4. Give Each Playlist a Unique Cover Image

This may seem like a minor detail, but I've found it extremely helpful for visual organization.

You can upload a custom image for each playlist, so that when people visit your YouTube channel homepage, they can instantly spot the difference between categories. I've done this for all of mine—it gives your channel a more polished look and helps guide viewers more easily.

If you're new to it, you'll need to research how to do this, but it's relatively straightforward once you've learned the basics.

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5. Write Descriptions for Your Playlists (They Matter!)

This is one thing that's easy to skip, but it's essential: make sure you write a solid description for each of your playlists.

YouTube treats playlist descriptions as part of your searchable content. So, if someone types "Christmas riddles" into the search bar, your "Christmas Riddles" playlist (with the right keywords in the description) might show up, not just your individual videos.

In other words, your playlists can be searchable assets. That's extra real estate on YouTube to help people find your content.

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Final Thoughts: Don't Get Overwhelmed—Just Keep Building

If you're just getting started with YouTube, it can seem overwhelming. I've been there—and truthfully, I'm still learning every single day.

My best advice? Don't try to figure everything out at once. Focus on one piece at a time. Playlists were one of those "a-ha" moments for me, and once I got the hang of them, I saw how much they helped, not only with organization but also with growth.

So take it step by step. Learn a little more each time you post a video. And when it comes to playlists, trust me—they're worth the effort.

Time to Solve a Riddle!

Take a breather and try to crack this fun riddle from Wild Roxy of the "famed" Riddle Sisters! It's a YouTube Short—and I'll be sharing tips on Shorts along the way too!

Enjoy!

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Rolling Toward Clear Skies by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Book Review of a novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde, a favorite author who combines relatable dilemmas and interesting characters who often tug at your heartstrings. This is a heartfelt novel of hope and second chances.

A Synopsis of Rolling Toward Clear Skies

Rolling Toward Clear Skies: A Novel

Maggie Blount is a California GP and divorced mother of two teenage girls. In addition to her private practice with 3 other physicians, she also works with Alex, her professional (and romantic) partner, running Doctors on Wheels.   Their mobile non-profit vans provide free medical care in the aftermath of disasters.

The story begins as Maggie & Alex get ready to head to Louisiana where a hurricane is about to make landfall. Maggie’s daughters, Willa and Gemma, go to stay with their father for the duration, complaining all the way, as they have grown up to be very entitled, spoiled girls. 

During their time in Louisiana, Maggie and Alex treat 2 loving teenage sisters whose parents were killed in the storm that destroyed their home.  There is also a terrified puppy who becomes as attached to the girls as the girls do to him. 

When it is found that these sisters' only remaining relatives are very elderly grandparents who are unable to care for them, Maggie decides to foster Jean and Rose. After some preliminary paperwork and home visits by social services, Jean & Rose come to live with Maggie and her family. 

It is an emotional story that eventually finds Maggie’s new blended family in chaos. The foster sisters, Jean and Rose, are polite and appreciative and feel blessed to have found a safe new home. Maggie’s own daughters are self-involved teenagers who have grown up always having everything they wanted and who resist this intrusion by strangers into their privileged lives. Maggie knows she has made some mistakes in parenting her daughters, giving them too much to make up for her long work hours and the divorce. 

Maggie seeks help through a therapist to admit her role in Willa & Gemma’s entitled upbringing, and to learn how to teach her daughters about gratitude and empathy. She begins to learn to undo the damage and anticipate the needs of all four girls, Alex, and the puppy. 

Summary

Wise words and insightful observations combine to bring about a satisfying conclusion to this topical, thought-provoking, and appealing story. 

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Coconut-Pecan Frosting Recipe for German Chocolate Cake or Cupcakes

I've been making homemade German chocolate cake for decades and it is the most requested cake for any occasion in our home, probably because they are not commonly available.  If you try to eat a store-bought German chocolate cake you would probably swear off of ever eating them again.  Store-bought does not compare to homemade!

I personally make both my cake and my frosting from scratch.  This is one cake and frosting that you are not likely to find in a box or can.  As a matter of fact, the one time I tasted coconut-pecan frosting in a can, I hated the heavy lard taste.  The word "gross" comes to mind.

Unfortunately, store bought cakes or pre-made frosting in a can will make you think you don't like German chocolate cake.  But, if you have never tried a homemade German chocolate cake, then you have never tried a real German chocolate cake.  

 

Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe
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You actually make coconut pecan frosting by cooking it on the stove top, like candy.  The pan matters.  You need a heavy pan that will hold heat.  I still use my grandmother's 4 quart Wagner Ware Sydney-O Magnalite pan (4684-P).  Do not use a pan with non-stick coating. 

 

INGREDIENTS

• 4 egg yolks
• 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk (shake well before opening)
• 1½ tsp. vanilla
• 1½ cups sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 pkg. (7 oz.) Baker's Angel Flake Coconut (2-2/3 cups)
• 1½ cups chopped pecans

 

DIRECTIONS 

1) Finely chop the pecans 

2) Beat egg yolks, milk and vanilla in heavy saucepan with whisk until blended 

3) Add sugar and butter; cook on medium heat 20 - 25 min. or until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly 

Remove from heat 

4) Add coconut and pecans.  Mix well 

Cool to spreading consistency. 

 

Click Here for the German Chocolate Cake Recipe published separately

 

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One note, please don't give up if the frosting is not perfect the first time you make it.  Like so many things in cooking, sometimes you need to make it a few times to perfect it with your cookware and stove.  

 

The Brands I Use

I prefer to stick to specific brands, unless a company changes their recipe or goes out of business.  I still use the brands that my mother and grandmother used when baking.

 

 Pet Whole Evaporated Milk, 12 ounceCheck Price McCormick Vanilla ExtractCheck Price Baker's Angel Flake Coconut Sweetened 7 OunceCheck Price Fisher Chef's Naturals Unsalted Chopped Pecans - ResealableCheck Price Prepworks by Progressive (Red)Check Price

If you want a Magnalite saucepan like mine, you will need to purchase it in an antique store or secondary market like Ebay. Current day Magnalite is not the same vintage Wagner Ware brand made in Sydney, Ohio. The current pans are made in China of a lighterweight material and is not the Magnalite I recommend. Magnalite Saucepan - 4 quart - 4684-M or 4684-P (-P or -M doesn't matter. They represent the mold used when making)

 

 

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Sea Sponges for Painting Review

One of the early painting tools that I came across, when I first started persuing painting as more than a hobby, was the sea sponge.

They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and make a variety of affects. Depending on the side of the sponge that one uses, at any specific time and place, the affect will be different.

A sea sponge can be used to paint the look of distant leaves, textures that resemble rust, and so much more.

Sea sponges can be used for more close up leaves and provide layers of varying shades of highlights. You can press them down onto wet paint for one look, and a different look if you press them onto paint that has already dried.

You can swipe them across the sky to help create wispy clouds. Or in front of waterfalls to resemble a spray and splash of water. Again, the look here will vary depending on whether you are swiping the sponge across wet or dry paint.

Just like the shapes of the sponges themselves, the creative options are endless.

For this design, I went for a tile look.

For any sea sponge that one paints with, I recommend that the sponge is first wet and squeezed out, to make the sponge more flexible, and also easier to rinse and or clean the paint out.

In between color changes is an opportune time to do a quick rinsing. At the end of a painting round, I will usually add a diluted laundry detergent. I save my almost empty laundry detergent bottles, add some water and shake it up. Then I have a quick and easy way to help clear the paint out.

However, as you can see from my sea sponges, pictured above, that all the paint doesn't necessarily always come out.

Anyway, the sea sponges are re-usable for numerous times. I still have all of my sea sponges from decades ago, however, all of any one sea sponge, may not still be present. As edges became worn and loose, it was more efficient to remove the dangling piece and just work with what was left.

I leave them out to air dry, and may drop them into a wide open container, so that they remain dry, in between uses.

One of my most recent recent ventures for using sea sponges, was using them on my Gel Press Plate. The look turned out awesome.

Speaking of the surface that one uses them on, will also affect how the look will turn out. For instance, paper is more absorbent than canvas. You can also make designs on wax paper or foil, which aren't so absorbent, and then make a press print from there. The opportunities are as endless as anyone's imagination.

Here is my tile print look printed on pet dishes in my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.

Rustic Texture Slate Painting Pet Bowls
by CherylsArt

Hope you enjoyed learning about painting with sea sponges. Happy creating.

I have purchased a variety of brands of sea sponges over the years, and do not really have a brand to recommend. You can check out a variety of options on Amazon. I just recommend getting a variety of shapes that inspire you. Here's the link. Sea Sponges for Painting

Cheryl Paton

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The Best, Most Refreshing Fresh Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

We all appreciate cool, refreshing drinks like fresh lemonade in the hot summer months. I love fresh raspberries, so recently I started adding puréed fresh raspberries to my homemade lemonade and it really took this popular summer drink to the next level!

Today, I'm reviewing my quick and easy fresh raspberry lemonade recipe with you. Once you taste it, you'll never want to drink lemonade from a mix again.

Tip: You can strain the raspberry purée, if desired, but I prefer to blend until the seeds are very finely ground and keep them in the drink for some healthy fiber.

Fresh Raspberry Lemonade (with a Sugar-Free Option)

Bright, tangy, and bursting with summer flavor, this refreshing fresh raspberry lemonade is a beautiful way to cool down naturally.

There’s something undeniably joyful about sipping a tall, frosty glass of raspberry lemonade on a warm afternoon. This version is made with fresh organic raspberries, real lemon juice, and your choice of sweetener, either a classic simple syrup or a sugar-free alternative that keeps things light without sacrificing flavor.

Best of all? It comes together in just minutes using simple, wholesome ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Just a few, fresh ingredients
• Ready in just minutes
• Perfectly tart with a touch of sweetness
• Naturally beautiful color and vibrant fruit flavor
• Sugar-free option

Whether you’re hosting a backyard brunch, need a pretty drink for a picnic, or just want something special for yourself, this cold, refreshing raspberry lemonade is as elegant as it is easy.

Fresh Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic fresh raspberries, rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup ice-cold water (for blending)
• 1 very large or 2 medium fresh lemons
• 3 cups ice-cold water
• Simple syrup (see recipe below) or either liquid allulose or monk fruit and allulose syrup for a sugar-free raspberry lemonade
• Ice cubes
• Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Purée the raspberries. In a high-speed blender, combine the fresh raspberries with ¼ cup of ice-cold water. Blend until smooth and the seeds have been finely ground.
   
   Optional: Strain the puréed raspberry liquid through a fine stainless steel mesh sieve, if desired, and discard the seed residue.
2. Juice the lemon(s) and add. Squeeze the juice of one very large or two medium fresh lemons and add it to the raspberry purée in the blender.
3. Dilute and sweeten. Stir in 3 cups of ice-cold water. Then sweeten to taste using either simple syrup or (for a sugar-free option) liquid allulose or monk fruit and allulose syrup. I used 1/4 cup of liquid allulose.
4. Serve over ice. Fill two tall glasses (16-ounce highball glasses work beautifully) with ice cubes and pour the raspberry lemonade evenly into each glass.
5. Garnish with mint, if desired. If you like, add a sprig of fresh mint (crush the leaves slightly between your fingers to release the aromatic oils) for a touch of green and a lovely hint of mint aroma.

Variations

• Use frozen raspberries. While the taste won't be quite as good, it's a great option for when fresh raspberries aren't in season, and the freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps the taste vibrant.
• Make it sparkling. Swap the 3 cups of ice-cold water with ice-cold sparkling mineral water for a fizzy twist.
• Make it a cocktail. Add a splash of vodka or gin for an elegant adults-only refresher.

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Classic Simple Syrup Recipe

Simple syrup is an easy, versatile sweetener made from just sugar and water. It dissolves instantly in cold drinks, making it ideal for lemonade and many other drinks, including sweetened cocktails.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water.
2. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
3. Allow to cool to room temperature and chill before using.
4. Store in a covered glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

The Perfect Summer Sipper

This fresh raspberry lemonade is more than just a drink. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate the flavors of summer. The sugar-free version is especially lovely for those who want to watch their sugar intake without compromising on taste.

Next time you crave something cool and fruity, skip the store-bought mixes and give this homemade version a try. You’ll be surprised at how something so simple can feel so special!

The Best, Most Refreshing Fresh Raspberry Lemonade Recipe by Margaret Schindel

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The Pink Salt Trick Recipe

If you ever watch videos online, I am sure you have been bombarded with ads for the Pink Salt Trick for losing weight.  If you click on the ad, it takes you to another video that drags on for at least 15 minutes and at the end, it has not told you what you wanted to know, but they will if you give them some money.  You end up angry that you wasted your time and that you still don't know the recipe.  

Well, I promise not to waste your time in this article and I will give you not only one, but two recipes for making the Pink Salt Trick, along with the TRUTH about what this drink can do and what it will not do.

What Is the Pink Salt Trick Recipe Used For?

Pink Himalayan Salt is rock salt mined from the Punjab region of modern Pakistan. The salt often has a pinkish tint due to mineral impurities.  Those minerals are what make it helpful to human physiology.  Pink Himalayan salt contains more than 80 essential minerals and is used for a few different things to aid in overall health.

• Helps in replacing electrolytes that are lost through sweating.
• Helps digestion and gut issues
• Helps in ridding your body of toxins.
• Aids in better hydration.
• MAY help in weight loss because better hydration can help raise your metabolism.

Pink Salt Recipes

The first recipe is the simplest, it only consists of two ingredients:              

#1

Ingredients:

•  1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt (fine dissolves faster, but coarse can be used)
•  1 glass of warm water.  

Instructions:

1. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt into the glass of water.
2. Stir the water for at least one minute until the bottom of the glass is clear.
3. Drink the solution in the morning on an empty stomach for best results.

This recipe is fine, but it is not much on taste, so if you want something that has a bit more flavor, the second recipe may be a bit more to your liking.

Himalayan Pink Salt

#2

Ingredients:

• 1 glass room temp bottled water
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp finely ground Himalayan pink salt
• 1 tsp lemon juice, can used bottled or half a fresh lemon squeezed.
• 1 tsp honey - this is optional but it sure makes it taste better!

The lemon juice is added to this recipe because it supposedly stimulates digestive enzymes, which aids in gut health.  The honey will add some calories, about 21, but it's worth it, trust me!

Instructions:

1. Add 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt to 8 to 10 ounces of water 
2. Stir the water for at least one minute until the bottom of the glass is clear.
3. Add lemon juice.
4. Add honey (optional) and stir until well mixed
5. Drink in the morning on an empty stomach

Other Ingredients That Can Be Added:

Coconut Water - for better hydration

Lemon Balm Extract - has calming properties and also supposedly aids in digestion.

Apple Cider Vinegar – Add 1 teaspoon for extra gut health support.

Ginger - gives an extra digestive boost

How Often to Drink the Pink Salt Trick 

For the first month you should take 1/4 a teaspoon of pink salt once a day, four times a week.  After the first month, you can up it to 1/4 teaspoon, daily, or 1/2 teaspoon daily if you work out or sweat every day.

Do not drink more than this, as too much salt intake can lead to health problems.  If you find yourself experiencing any of the symptoms below, cut the amount of salt you are using in half.

Dizziness

Swelling in extremities

Upset Stomach 

Daily headaches

Blood pressure that is higher than your normal blood pressure

Who Should Not Use the Pink Salt Trick

Sometimes your general health problems could make it dangerous for you to try the pink salt trick. If you have any of the conditions below, don't do the pink salt trick.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Heart Conditions
Edema (Swelling in the Body)
 A Low-Sodium Diet Restriction
Kidney Disease
Chronic Water Retention

You should always consult with your physician before trying the pink salt trick, even if you are in good health

What the Pink Salt Trick Will Not Do

• It will not make you lose 6 pant sizes in a week
• It will not make you lose 50 pounds in two weeks
• It will not make excess skin or belly fat disappear 
• It will not treat or cure any medical conditions.
• It will not replace drinking a healthy amount of water throughout the day to maintain normal hydration.

What the Pink Salt Trick can do 

IN SOME CASES, it can:

• Help with digestion, stomach and gut discomfort
• Help to replace electrolytes
• Aid in detoxifying your body
• Hydrate your body
• May help you lose some weight by raising your metabolism thought better hydration.

So as you can see, the Pink Salt Trick is not the miracle cure to lose weight, but as with all things, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. 

However, after trying the second recipe for almost 2 weeks, I have found that I do have less upset stomachs and seem to have more energy, probably from being more hydrated.  I have also lost 2 pounds, but that could be from all the gardening I have been doing!  Who knows?  However, I am going to keep taking it, it is an easy thing to do, tastes good (#2) helps with my stomach issues and may help me lose weight......seems like a win/win to me!  If you try this, please comment and let me know how it goes!

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LifePro Waver Whole Body Vibration Plate Review

Two months ago, I purchased the LifePro Waver Whole Body Vibration Plate with a great deal of skepticism. But I am struggling with my health and have been desperate to find some relief. Much to my surprise, it does provide relief.  I look forward to using my LifePro every night after work. I haven't found a cure for my pain and problems but I am sleeping better. I feel as though I've had a mini-massage in the comfort of my home each evening. That alone is worth the investment in the LifePro Waver.

Important:  I am not giving medical advice. Even if I wanted to, I wouldn't. I am not able to figure out my own health so I would not try to advise you about yours. Please do your own research about the claims made related to health and whole body vibration.

I kept seeing ads for various types of  whole body vibration machines. They all make claims about helping lymphatic drainage, improving bone density and muscle strength. They make claims about reducing inflammation and body fat. I found it extremely hard to believe these claims. But I was intrigued by the claim of improving balance.

Over the decades, I have seen physical therapists help children with balance problems. Sometimes that includes standing on things that are soft or things that move. Somehow, that helps the children's bodies strengthen and learn to balance. I have become very concerned about my balance difficulties after recently falling and smashing my head on the arm of the sofa. When I saw that the LifePro Waver Vibration Plate moves up and down, alternating side-to-side, I decided to give this vibration plate a try. 

LifePro Waver Vibration Plate information

• Motor Type: Oscillation
• Hz & Amplitude: 4hz - 12hz and 0 - 10 mm
• Measurements and weight: 30.5" x 15.3" x 5.8" and 31 lbs
• Claims: Lymphatic Drainage, Decrease Aches & Pains, Balance Training
• Weight Limit: 330 lbs
• Includes: resistance bands, power cord, remote control, waver vibration plate, LifePro mini bands
• Current ratings on Amazon: 26,000+ reviews totaling 4.6 out of 5 stars

The premise is that you sit or stand on the machine and run it for 15 minutes (or more).  You can change the vibration from very light to harder and the remote control makes this easy when you are standing on the machine.

I have read studies that reportedly prove some health benefits. I did not take the time to delve into the studies to look at the reliability of the study and/or whether the research was done by a neutral party. I do know that I have felt decreased stiffness and increased range of motion after 15 minutes of vibration.  I look forward to sitting or standing on the LifePro and I sleep better after those 15 minutes. I can't say whether or not my balance has improved but I am very aware that my balance hasn't worsened. 

I have an undiagnosed health problem that runs in my family that includes joint pain, balance problems, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, neuropathy, and proprioception problems. I am always looking for relief. Despite my skepticism about the claims made about this machine, it has been a very good investment.  I seems counter-intuitive to me that vibration would help relieve neuropathy. But it does. Just sleeping better at night is a pretty big deal and makes this machine worth it to me. One final thought. I don't think I would recommend a vibration plate that doesn't oscillate. I don't know how, but I think that oscillating movement is important. 

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