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BioGadgets are gadgets that are designed to come in contact with the body and provide some form of benefit as their primary function. Although secondary functions are slick too!

Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $129.95

Simply press a button and the Lifewatch Blood Pressure Wrist Monitor, with new oscillometric technology, accurately measures your pulse rate and blood pressure in less than a minute.

Forget about awkward, uncomfortable armbands wear the Lifewatch like a regular wristwatch using the adjustable Velcro. strap. The large, easy-to-read screen continuously displays the time and date. Stores the last 50 measurements and the dates they were taken great for tracking the progress of a diet, new exercise regimen or the effects of blood pressure-lowering medication. 

Folds to just 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 2 3/4" and comes with a durable case for travel. Runs on 2 AAA batteries (included). 90-day warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $29.95

What can you do when your sinuses, forehead and temples throb with pain? We recommend relaxing while wearing the new Magnetic Eye Mask.

The comfortable neoprene conforms to your face and blocks out distractions. It's lined with eight specially designed therapeutic 1,000-gauss neodymium magnets that are widely recognized as an effective, non-invasive, non-medical way to help relieve all kinds of aches and pains without drugs or side effects. Measures 10" x 4 3/4" with adjustable strap. 90-day warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $119.95

With the push of a button, the Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitors exclusive IntelliSense Automatic Inflation Monitor determines the proper rate of cuff inflation and deflation for each individual user. Enjoy super-accurate, foolproof readings, every time.

The fold-down LCD screen features large, clearly legible 3/8 inch numbers. For easy comparison, the last reading is stored in memory. Choose from three convenient modes: attach the monitor to the cuff for easy on-arm, one-person operation; or operate while seated at a table; or have another person help you. The tailored arm cuff is very easy to put on by yourself.

Monitor measures 2 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 3/4"; cuff is 21" x 5 1/2" (fits arms 9-13 inches in circumference). Comes with case for storage and travel. Monitor, cuff and batteries together weigh only 10 1/4 oz. Runs on 4 AAA batteries (included). Five-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $39.95

Handy Keychain Alcohol Detector accurately distinguishes among five levels of blood alcohol content (BAC), yet it's small enough to fit on a keychain. Just blow into the mouthpiece and LEDs display your BAC in seconds. Weighs 0.7 oz. 

Runs on 1 AAA battery (included). Caution: The impairment effects from a specific alcohol level can vary from driver to driver. Never drink and drive.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $149.95

The NutriGuide makes it easier than ever to personalize a nutritional plan and provides all the information you need to maximize your chance of achieving your goals — whether you're trying to lose weight, manage cholesterol or maintain a restricted diet.

NutriGuide's database consists of eight nutritional values for more than 8,000 foods — including 3,500 unusual ethnic foods and popular chain-restaurant selections. Just look up a food, and at the touch of a button, know the calories, saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol, fiber, total fat, carbohydrates and protein; plus, you'll see the percent calories from fat, protein and carbohydrates for one food or for your daily total. 

Easily view your weekly averages for all eight nutritional values anytime; tracks the dietetic/diabetic exchanges, too. 

For personalized answers, the NutriGuide Web site offers you access to a registered dietitian and ACSM trainer.

Comes with three books on health, diet and fitness. Runs on 3v lithium battery (included). In the handy carry case, it measures 6 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 4 5/8" and weighs 1 1/2 lbs. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $12.95

Switch it on, and let this new Massaging Hairbrush gently detangle your hair — as it stimulates your scalp. So pleasurable, and the tension-relieving pulsations help promote blood circulation for a healthy scalp and hair. The wide-tipped bristles are perfect for styling both men's and women's hair, adding lift and volume.

Raised nodes on the back of the handle make it a convenient portable massager as well. Try pressing it against your neck to release tension after a stressful day. It's an easy and affordable way to enjoy a soothing massage anywhere.

A switch selects low- or high-speed vibrations. 9 1/4" long. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included). 90-day warranty. Devote a few minutes every day to a beneficial scalp massage.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $159.95

The small, discreet ReliefBand® Adventurer for nausea is simple, non-invasive, reusable and drug-free. It's the only drug-free and FDA-cleared treatment for motion sickness — without drowsiness, dizziness or other potentially dangerous side effects of anti-nausea drugs. ReliefBand works even after symptoms have kicked in, and there are no restrictions on eating or drinking.

Battery-powered ReliefBand is worn like a watch. Switch on and a gentle pulse of electrical signals is believed to interfere with nausea messages between the stomach and brain. Five levels of stimulation.

Measures 1 1/2" x 1/2", weighs 3 oz. The 9" leather strap has extender for larger wrists. Comes with travel case, five alcohol wipes and 10-ml tube of conductivity gel. Runs on two 3v lithium batteries (included). 90-day warranty. Do not use if wearing cardiac pacemaker.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $289.95

The world's first home EKG self-test lets you easily keep an eye on the state of your heart health — for early warning of potential problems, for self-monitoring between doctor's visits...and for basic peace of mind. 

German-made and hospital-tested in Europe, the Medisana® Cardiocheck Self-EKG provides an affordable and easy-to-do EKG self-test for people with known heart conditions or risk factors, for athletes and for the elderly.

Simply put a few drops of electrode solution on each thumb, then gently press on the built-in, patented thumb electrodes. In seconds, it determines your pulse rate (heartbeats per minute), any irregularity in heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and the three basic EKG measures of heart function (QRS, T-Wave and ST value). Results are shown on the large, easy-to-read LCD screen. Flashing asterisks provide an early warning if any measured values vary significantly from the Medical Standard Deviation I that is programmed into this precision device.

Readings are stored in memory and can be printed out in your doctor's office. Pocketsize and portable, Cardiocheck measures just 4 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 1/2" and weighs only 5.7 oz.

Runs on 2 AAA batteries (included). Comes with protective case, a 15ml tube of conductivity gel, and a free booklet, "Heart — Everything Under Control. Important Information on Self-Measurement by Patients." Two-year replacement warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $39.95

The portable, quick, and discreet Fresh-Breath Tester uses advanced semiconductor sensors to measure the level of sulfur compounds and gases in your breath. Gently blow into the vent for five seconds and the LCD with heart icons clearly indicates fresh or not-so-fresh breath. Runs on 2 AAA batteries (not included). 90-day warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $139.95

Think of Ultra Heart and Sound Soother relaxation system as your own personal sound environment. The two Ultra models have ten soundscapes, including four nature sounds: North Woods, California Coast, Rain Forest, and Tropical Cruise, plus the six original sounds: Heartbeat, Rain, Brook, White Noise, Ocean, and Summer Night. Or select from the original six-sound model.

The wide-range 4-inch speaker projects realistic sounds in all directions. Volume is adjustable. Sleep timer shuts off after 45 minutes. Ultra is available in Burltech or Platinum-Tone finish. 

All models plug in with AC adapter (included). Ultra also runs on 6 AA alkaline batteries (not included). 

Measures 3 3/4" high x 5 1/2" across. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $159.95

Revive tired feet — and your entire body! — with the first foot massager to offer Equalizer's patented percussion therapy. Simply rest your feet on the Ergo-Pad nodes to enjoy a powerful, deep-penetrating, yet comfortable tapping massage. Dozens of small nodes and two larger arch nodes stimulate behind the ball of the foot, high into the arch, the heels, even single toes...all over the soles of both feet in a pattern based on reflexology principles.

Select one of four massage intensities or the program routine that varies the intensity automatically, and the Equalizer Foot Pro Massager does the rest. And don't get up — controls are easily operated with your toe. 

The motor is very quiet and won't disturb you or anyone else. Weighs 7 lbs. and is easily portable with the built-in handle. Plug into wall outlet; store the cord in the base.

Measures 12" x 18" x 5 1/2". Gift wrap not available. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $49.95

With the innovative Ionic Breeze Mini Air Purifier with Night-Light, you, your family, and your guests can enjoy clean, fresh-smelling air in every bathroom in your home. What's more, it's the perfect air purifier for workstations, pantries, stairwells, hallways, sewing rooms, pet corners, and myriad other small spaces. 

This mini version of Ionic Breeze Silent Air Purifier uses the same exclusive, patented Zenion Effect solid-state electronics to silently circulate sanitizing ozone destroying odors at their source, without fragrance or cover-ups. Plus, its electrostatically charged grid traps the tiniest airborne irritants and allergens dust, pollen, lint, mold spores, dandruff. Now, for the first time you can breathe fresher, cleaner air in all those small, confined spaces where conventional air filters are impractical.

As with the larger Ionic Breeze, you'll never have to replace any filters simply slide out the collection rods occasionally and wipe them clean with a damp cloth. No batteries are needed, either. The cordless built-in plug keeps this discreet device flush against the wall it takes up absolutely no floor or shelf space! It is extremely economical, too, and runs continuously for just pennies only one or two watts! per day. 

Measures 6 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"; weighs 6 oz. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $179.95

For the first time using advanced, patent-pending Robotic Massage with Human Touch Technology you can enjoy a professional-style, therapeutic neck massage...anytime, anywhere. 

The 'Human Touch' Personal Masseuse eases your stiff neck, tense shoulders and painful lower back with deep-kneading or alternating compression techniques delivering a soft-tissue massage that feels as relaxing and sensuous as the healing hands of a skilled therapist. It's so effective that it's earned the endorsement of chiropractic doctors. Enjoy while sitting in a chair or even lying down. Position anywhere along your neck, back, trapezius, shoulders, thighs or calves.

The handy remote control lets you select from three speeds and two types of massage: the Kneading function applies pressure in a circular motion (like real thumbs, fingers and hands); or choose the Compression function, with the alternating pressing motion that professionals prefer for treating the muscles that support the spine. Activate the comprehensive pre-programmed course and relax to a complete session of massage therapy. Plug in anywhere.

Measures 12 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 13 1/2" and weighs 7 lbs. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $49.95

Here's a simple question: How do you clean a toothbrush?

After brushing, many people just rinse their toothbrush under the tap and stash it among others in a cup in the moist open air of a bathroom, a remarkably unhygienic practice. That's why Sharper Image invented the Ionic Toothbrush Purification System.

It's a compact storage device that keeps toothbrushes separated and protected as it rapidly dries the bristles with a breeze of ionized air and natural ozone, circulated electronically. Experiments show that a rinsed toothbrush, left sitting out, can still be wet even eight hours later a nice long time for bacteria to grow! This system's unique combination physical separation, a protective shield, and rapid drying with ionized air and ozone makes it amazingly effective at inhibiting the kind of bacterial growth that thrives on wet bristles, while practically eliminating cross-contamination.

After brushing, simply rinse your toothbrush, shake it and hang it from one of two holders under the system's protective shield. Lower the shield and the drying and freshening cycle begins automatically; after 10 minutes, it turns off automatically, too. It even accommodate the largest electric toothbrushes.

The system is easy to clean: simply rinse the removable shield under the tap, and wipe the holder area with a damp cloth.

Measures a compact 11" x 4" x 2 3/4". Rest it on a countertop or mount on a wall with included bracket. Runs on 4 C batteries (not included) or optional AC adapter. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $49.95

Now Panasonic improves its popular portable wet/dry shaver with the superior technology of dual shaving heads. The Twin Head Wet/Dry Shaver has two heads and features a super-thin foil only 43 microns thick for the closest, smoothest shave you've ever experienced from a battery-powered shaver. You can shave dry on the go (handy for touch-ups before a meeting), or with foam in your hotel room. Clean-ups are easy too, just it rinse under the tap.

Pack this cordless shaver in your briefcase, gym bag, or weekender for a quick, close shave anywhere.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $24.95

A great little gadget for aiding you with your quest for good health and fitness, the Electronic Pedometer performs a variety of helpful functions. Measure distance, number of steps, time and date, calories burned, speed, and exercise time, all on its double- line digital display. 

Clips on your belt, and adjusts for walking or jogging strides. Features a 7-day memory. Battery included. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $99.95

"Would you give me a foot rub?" is a question rarely answered in the positive, even when directed to someone who loves you. A more likely response: "Yeah, sure!" 

But with the Rolling Foot Massager, you just sit down, pull off your shoes, press a button and this tireless machine will knead and rub and massage your feet every which-way, as long as your heart and weary "dogs" desire.

It kneads away aches and pains, reduces fatigue and makes your entire body feel totally rejuvenated. The rollers rotate forward and back at a slow, relaxed pace or at an invigorating, stimulating speed; for variety, select one of three massaging programs. This massager is great on your back and legs, too. Quiet operation. Plugs in anywhere. 

Measures 19" x 6" x 10" and weighs 7 lbs. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $269.95

Don't you love the look of crisp slacks just back, freshly pressed, from the dry cleaners? Too bad a day's wear is all it takes to lose the crease, bag the knees, wrinkle the rear!

But now you can forget the expense and inconvenience of constant trips to the cleaners. Instead, just plug in the  English-made Automatic Pants Press valet and press a button to give your pants a professional-style press automatically in just 30 minutes, anytime you want. An exclusive stretcher bar system eases fabric back into shape, and thermostatically controlled heat loosens stubborn wrinkles. The cost? A mere 250 watts means you pay about a penny a press! 

Black wood-grain stand with jacket hanger and coin tray is 42" tall x 15 1/4" x 13". Wall-mount hardware included. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $69.95

Would you spend 90 seconds twice a day to significantly whiten and brighten your teeth? Add the LazerSmile™ Tooth Whitening System to your regular brushing routine and enjoy a much brighter, whiter smile in about three weeks.

The system consists of two components: a specially formulated hydrogen peroxide-based, mint-flavored gel and a unique optical toothbrush that emits a safe, monochromatic red light around its bristles. This specific wave length interacts with hydrogen peroxide in the gel to release oxygen and boost the enamel whitening process.

This photodiode technology makes smile-brightening easier than brushing your teeth, yet it's one of the most advanced and effective methods to whiten enamel — without ever having to resort to trays! Simply press a button to activate the light. A built-in microprocessor turns the system off after you've brushed your top teeth for 45 seconds. Press the button again to brush your bottom teeth.

Unlike clumsy, unpleasant, inconvenient tray systems, with LazerSmile you are in control of the whitening process. Once your teeth have achieved a preferred shade of white, you can cut back the amount of brushing to once a day, or even to just a couple of times a month.

A recent clinical study of the LazerSmile System demonstrated "statistically significant" improvements in whitening, producing an average shade change of +3.9, and a range of 0 to 14 shades lighter on a brightness shade scale ranging from 1 (darkest) to 16 (brightest).

Comes with one 2.8-oz. tube of gel and two interchangeable brush heads. Runs on 2 AA batteries (included). 90-day warranty.

Also available: Extra Tooth Gel and Replacement Brush Heads.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $99.95

Today, driving after a couple of drinks is more dangerous to your lifestyle than ever. Not always because you had a drink or two with dinner either. There's more traffic out there today than ever, and new legislation in many states that seek to increase DUI and DWI arrests and convictions. You owe it to yourself and loved ones to protect yourself. Now you can easily prevent this problems with the Digital Alcohol Breath Tester.

While drinking and operating a vehicle should be avoided as much as possible, there are those times when one cocktail with a meal turns out to be much stronger than anticipated. Find your blood alcohol content (BAC) in seconds simply by blowing into the Digital Alcohol Breath Tester.

Easy to use and completely non-invasive, it displays your BAC within a range of .000% to .2000% The LCD screen lights for easy reading at night and warns you with beeps and an on-screen alert when your BAC surpasses 0.050%.

Measures a compact 4 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4". Runs on one 9v battery (included). Comes with two plastic mouthpieces. 90-day warranty.

Caution: The impairment effects from a specific alcohol level can vary from driver to driver. Never drink and drive.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $99.95

This pampering Deluxe Foot Spa provides a full range of treatments to soothe and restore rough, tired, aching feet. Turn the knob to one of three custom settings: vibration massage alone, vibration plus heat, or vibration plus heat and jet-action bubbles. Two spinning rollers offer kneading massage.

Add water for a calming hydrotherapy session or rejuvenating pre-pedicure soak. 

For customized spa treatments, there are three interchangeable spinning attachments: a gentle scrub brush, softening pumice stone and all-purpose massager. 

Weighs 11 1/2 lbs. Measures 16" x 17 1/2" x 8" high. Plugs into any outlet. 90-day warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $69.95

Buying a spa or whirlpool is a big investment, so why spend thousands of dollars when you can get the same soothing bubbles and swirling waters for just $69.95?

The Turbo Spa delivers the rejuvenating benefits of expensive full-size spas with a compact unit that easily attaches to your tub. The Turbo Spa fits on the side of any bathtub, secured by a bracket and two adjustable suction cups. Fill the tub with water and lie back as the powerful multidirectional jet creates a swirling current that soothes tense and tired muscles. Or focus the jet directly against your body for a firm but gentle massage — ideal for sore legs, back or feet. Adjust the speed and strength of the jet action with simple controls.

Turbo Spa's compact, lightweight design makes it easy to store in a cabinet or on a shelf. Settings accommodate larger or smaller tubs. A filter helps to clean the water of soapy residue.

Measures 8 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 11 1/2" and weighs 2 lbs. Plugs into wall outlet with 16-foot cord and adapter. 90-day warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $119.95

It's no secret you can improve your workouts by closely monitoring your heart rate during exercise. The wrist worn Heart Rate Monitor features a large digital display, and the included transmitter belt accurately tracks your heart rate from 20-240 BPM (Beats Per Minute). Audible and visual alerts let you know when you've reached your target heart rate. It will also track the time spent in your target heart rate, and display calories burned. Other features include 24-hour alarm, chronograph, 20-hour countdown timer, and Night Vision Illumination. Runs on lithium battery (included). With a two-year warranty.
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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $39.95

What if you could help relieve pain and stiffness naturally — without sleep-inducing over-the-counter drugs? Now you can! Magnetic therapy is widely recognized today as an effective, non-invasive, non-addictive treatment for pain. How does it work? Magnetic fields are believed to draw oxygenated, iron-rich blood to the site of an injury, helping to reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling, and to enhance the body's own natural healing processes. And, unlike over-the-counter drugs, magnetic therapy won't make you drowsy, foggy, or lethargic, one of the many reasons professional athletes — including football players, tennis pros, and more than 90% of Senior PGA tour golfers — regularly use it to help reduce pain and to increase their flexibility.

The flexible neoprene Magnetic Knee Support wraps is designed to conform to your body's contours — retaining body heat to help improve blood flow while providing lightweight, comfortable support where you need it most.

Embedded inside, powerful, strategically placed high-gauss Gold Standard bipolar wave-form magnets offer you wide coverage and deepest penetration. Wear under or over clothing. Alternating bipolar wave-form magnets are believed to provide deeper penetration for enhanced pain relief. Twelve magnets (1,000+ gauss each) in a neoprene wrap surround the kneecap for accelerated healing. Convenient hook-and-loop closures are easy to fasten and unfasten. One size fits most.

Each comes with a 90-day warranty.

If you suffer from an injury or ailment, consult a physician for proper medical advice. These products should never be used as a replacement for professional medical treatment, by individuals using pacemakers, insulin pumps, transdermal drug delivery patches, or during pregnancy, or over an open wound.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $29.95

Alternating bipolar wave-form magnets in the Universal Magnetic Wrap are believed to provide deeper penetration for enhanced pain relief. Fully adjustable to fit elbow, wrist, or ankle. For localized relief, apply the magnetic pack to the area of injury, then secure with the strap. Five magnets (1,000+ gauss each) give enhanced pain relief.

If you suffer from an injury or ailment, consult a physician for proper medical advice. These products should never be used as a replacement for professional medical treatment, by individuals using pacemakers, insulin pumps, transdermal drug delivery patches, or during pregnancy, or over an open wound.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $39.95

It's practically impossible to avoid long hours of sitting with lengthy commutes, desk-bound days and disc-bound nights, and most of us are familiar with the stiffness and backaches that result. Be more comfortable in your car and at your keyboard with the new Magnetic Seat Pad. Its 70 high-gauss magnets promote natural circulation and relief from your shoulders to your upper legs while 175 surface nodules provide continuous, gentle acupressure stimulation.

Its three-layer design and molded foam contours provide ergonomic support and cushioning. The durable polyester cover resists staining. Measures 46" x 20" and has adjustable fasteners to securely attach to most car seats and office chairs. 90-day warranty.

If you suffer from an injury or ailment, consult a physician for proper medical advice. This product should never be used as a replacement for professional medical treatment, by individuals wearing pace makers, insulin pumps, transdermal drug delivery patches, or during pregnancy, or over an open wound.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $19.95

These tiny-but-powerful 1,000-gauss Therapeutic Spot Magnets  can be applied anywhere — easily and discreetly — to provide focused therapy for aches and pains. The adhesive backing holds the magnets securely and comfortably to small but painful nooks and crannies — like toes and fingers; on ankles and elbows; from wrist to tailbone to collarbone. They are so discreet they can be worn under any clothing or footwear.

Wear Spot Magnets for several days in a row; they won't wear out and they're reusable with new adhesive. Includes 30 magnets, plus 100 additional adhesive patches. Comes with carry pouch. 90-day warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $19.95

Perfect for easing a stiff neck or sore areas of the lower back and legs, this specially shaped Magnetic Therapy Roll Massager support cushion is embedded with 20 therapeutic magnets (1,000+ gauss each) designed to naturally alleviate pain and stiffness. The foam center provides form-fitting support while two-speed vibrating massage relaxes knotted muscles.

Lightweight, cordless and only 14" x 4 3/4", the Magnetic Therapy Roll Massager is ideal when traveling. Versatile design can be used on your neck, back or legs while sitting or lying down. Durable polyester cover. 

Operates on 4 AA batteries (not included). 90-day warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $29.95

Eighteen 1,000-gauss magnets in the Magnetic Shoulder Wrap surround the difficult-to-reach shoulder area. It's comfortable, lightweight and easily adjusts to fit snugly with Velcro fasteners. Can be worn on either shoulder.

The flexible neoprene wrap is designed to conform to your body's contours retaining body heat to help improve blood flow while providing lightweight, comfortable support where you need it most. Embedded inside, powerful, strategically placed high-gauss Gold Standard bipolar wave-form magnets offer you wide coverage and deepest penetration.

Wear under or over clothing. Each comes with a 90-day warranty.

If you suffer from an injury or ailment, consult a physician for proper medical advice. These products should never be used as a replacement for professional medical treatment, by individuals using pacemakers, insulin pumps, transdermal drug delivery patches, or during pregnancy, or over an open wound.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $29.95

Too many of us are familiar with the pain and stiffness that comes from sitting at a desk for hours with improper back support. Soothe your aches with two types of therapy while providing the lower back support that your current chair lacks with the Magnetic Therapy Backrest with Massage.

Twenty high-gauss magnets embedded in the backrest are believed to improve circulation, accelerating the body's natural healing process. Adjust the two-speed vibrating motor to choose a soothing or invigorating massage. Thirty-eight Comfort Nodules increase the stimulation by providing variable pressure, and the contoured foam support cradles your lower back.

Weighs only 2 lbs. and uses 2 D batteries (not included). Attaches to most chairs and seats using an elastic strap. Durable polyester cover. 90-day warranty.

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Retail Price $39.95

No matter what kind of manual toothbrush you own, it's hard to match the results you get with an electric toothbrush — your hand simply can't move that fast! But electric toothbrushes can be expensive, especially when you factor in every family member and the costly replacement brush heads.

Now everyone can enjoy healthier teeth and gums with just one Dynabrush™ Vibrating Toothbrush Holder. This rechargeable device turns virtually any regular toothbrush into a powerful electric toothbrush that scrubs your teeth 10 times faster! It's so easy to operate that even the youngest child can benefit from using it. Insert virtually any manual toothbrush into the Dynabrush and press a button — it's that simple! When finished, remove the toothbrush and Dynabrush is ready for the next user.

Each full charge of the NiCad battery in the cordless handle is good for several brushings. Ideal for families and when traveling. It makes brushing easier, more fun and more effective for young children.

Features a non-slip ergonomic grip, and comes with recharging base and two Butler GUM. toothbrushes.

Measures 7" long. Charger base is 4 1/4" x 3" x 2 1/2" and plugs into wall outlet. 90-day warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $59.95

The Ionic Breeze Purifiers are well known for thier efficiency and benifits in the home or office. Now you can get those same benifits while commuting, or just running around town with the Ionic Breeze Car Air Purifier.

Your car can be among the most polluted of environments, a place where you and your passengers can spend hours breathing irritating, fatiguing air filled with smog, exhaust, pollen, dust and other contaminants. 

Now, for the first time, you can thoroughly clean and freshen the air inside your car with the power of Ionic Breeze™. This sleek device traps airborne pollutants on electrostatically charged rings, removes charged particulates with negative ions, and neutralizes odors with freshening ozone. 

Cleaner, fresher air is silently circulated with Zenion Effect™ electronic propulsion and, within minutes, you'll really notice a difference you'll feel more comfortable and more alert.

The Ionic Breeze Car Air Purifier rests in a pivoting base that mounts easily on the dashboard or sticks to the windshield. Simply plug it into the car's lighter socket or insert 4 AA batteries (not included). When the car is parked and the device off, blinking red LEDs simulate a car alarm to discourage thieves. 

Measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/2" and weighs 4 oz. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $24.95

The RazorCare™ System is a complete treatment device for maintaining the sharpness of your razor blades, for any brand of safety razor, and works equally well with single, double, or triple blade razors.

Inside the sleekly designed case are three linearly sequenced, neodymium rare earth magnets, each of an unusually powerful 12,000-gauss rating. They are positioned in a carefully calculated configuration that envelops the blades in an intense magnetic field that is aligned with the linear construction of the blades. This process is called magnostriction and is intended to align the blade edges by the power of the magnetic field along the longitudinal axis. Such strong magnetic action is believed to extend the life of blades by prolonging the perceived sharpness by a significant factor.

Requires no liquids, batteries or power and the magnets are guaranteed to last for a lifetime of use. Just place the razor in the holder after rinsing, and leave it until the next use. Unit can be wall-mounted using the concealed suction cup. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $49.95

Like its big brother, the Compact Ionic Dry Cleaner is a travel-size version of the Ionic Closet Dry Cleaner that removes odors from clothes with sanitizing ozone. It's half the size of the original, making it ideal for travel. Great for locker rooms, too — neutralizing odors in clothes without the expense, hassle or wear-and-tear of too-frequent cleaning.

Select Low for regular conditions; choose High for stronger odors. Power Burst provides extra-fast removal of unpleasant smells. Runs 24 hours a day for about four months on 4 C batteries (not included) or plug in using an optional AC adapter. Measures 10" x 3" x 1 1/2" and weighs 10oz. One-year warranty.

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Manufacturer Sharper Image

Retail Price $99.95

The Deluxe 3x Fog-Free Shower Mirror provides and excellent fog-free shaving image to help get the closest shave available.

Why shave in the shower? Because it's easier and easier on your skin, too! Warm water and steam softens the toughest stubble and, according to GQ Magazine, "reduces the force needed to cut the hair by nearly 70%." Shaving is faster, closer with much less skin irritation and less chance of ingrown hairs. What's more, whiskers and foam quickly disappear down the shower drain so your sink stays clean.

Ordinary mirrors fog up, but these mirrors stay fog-free based on a patent-pending system that directs a spray against the reverse side and keeps it warmer than room temperature. 

For safety, the optical quality mirrors are made of unbreakable acrylic. Each features a flexible 8" armature and installs easily to any shower head in a couple of minutes, using only pliers.

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Retail Price $109.95

Thorough cleaning and massaging of the teeth and gums is essential to good dental hygiene. The Sonicare Plus Sonic Toothbrush cleans with a combination of 31,000 brush sweeps per minute and gentle sonic waves, removing nearly twice as much plaque between teeth as a manual toothbrush. 

The ergonomic non-slip grip helps ensure proper positioning and use. And to slowly accustom new users to power brushing, the unique easy-start feature increases power in small, gentle steps during the first 12 brushings.

Sonicare's sonicare technology is clinically proven to reduce harmful plaque bacteria in hard-to-reach areas, reverse gingivitis and help reduce periodontal pockets. Yet, it's gentle on your gums. It's also clinically proven to remove 80% of stains caused by coffee, tea and tobacco. The smartimer, an automatic two-minute shutoff feature, encourages you to brush for the dentist-recommended time.

The stylish new charger base features an internal cord wrap to hide the cord from view. The newly enhanced charge indicator system will beep and flash when you have three or fewer two-minute brushings remaining in the charge. Comes with three brush heads and holder, a two-year limited warranty and a 90-day Better Checkup Guarantee. Made in the USA by Optiva. Corporation.

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Retail Price $59.95

Ionic freshening technology now enters the world of world-class odor combat in the Ionic Shoe Freshener™.

New shoes often have a great, fresh scent, a fleetingly civilized moment before the rapid downhill slide to footwear that can be decidedly funky...not to mention embarrassing. But if you own the Ionic Shoe Freshener™, you can keep all your shoes, boots, and slippers free of unpleasant odors for years and years.

When you wear shoes, a great deal of perspiration soaks the interior materials — creating a moist, dark, overnight breeding ground for thriving colonies of odor-causing microbes. This process starts after just one wearing and never ends — resulting in sour-smelling shoes as well as weakened interiors that shorten the shoes' life. Only the new Ionic Shoe Freshener actually halts this cycle — so you can enjoy long-lived shoes that smell fresh and clean, every day.

How does it work? After each wearing, simply insert the Ionic Shoe Freshener into your shoes and switch it on. Solid-state, electrokinetic Zenion Effect™ technology silently draws fresh air — without a fan — into the shoes, along with a steady stream of freshening negative ions. This gently circulating air removes moisture — creating a drier, healthier environment that's less friendly to microbes. What's more, the Ionic Shoe Freshener generates odor-neutralizing ozone — a natural sanitizer that actually oxidizes fungus, mold, mildew, bacteria, and destroys odors at their source.

When freshening is complete (after a few hours), the unit shuts off automatically. Measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 2 3/4"; weighs 14 oz. To use for travel or gym, insert four C batteries (not included). Also plugs in with the optional adapter. One-year warranty.

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Retail Price $49.95

For years people have talked of the benifits of magnets to the human body. Now. the Magnetic Back Support brings this phenomena to the lower back, where many of us can us it.

What if you could help relieve pain and stiffness naturally without sleep-inducing over-the-counter drugs? Now you can! Magnetic therapy is widely recognized today as an effective, non-invasive, non-addictive treatment for pain. How does it work? Magnetic fields are believed to draw oxygenated, iron-rich blood to the site of an injury, helping to reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling, and to enhance the body's own natural healing processes. And, unlike over-the-counter drugs, magnetic therapy won't make you drowsy, foggy, or lethargic, one of the many reasons professional athletes including football players, tennis pros, and more than 90% of Senior PGA tour golfers regularly use it to help reduce pain and to increase their flexibility.

Fifteen magnets (1,000+ gauss each) provide help for aching backs. The slim design and adjustable fastening strip make it comfortable and unobtrusive.

The flexible neoprene wrap is designed to conform to your body's contours retaining body heat to help improve blood flow while providing lightweight, comfortable support where you need it most. Embedded inside, powerful, strategically placed high-gauss Gold Standard bipolar wave-form magnets offer you wide coverage and deepest penetration. Wear under or over clothing. Comes with a 90-day warranty.

If you suffer from an injury or ailment, consult a physician for proper medical advice. These products should never be used as a replacement for professional medical treatment, by individuals using pacemakers, insulin pumps, transdermal drug delivery patches, or during pregnancy, or over an open wound.

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Retail Price $39.95

This is one of those gadgets that has you saying "it's about time"! The Original Fog-Free Shower Mirror let's you shave and tend to other personal hygiene matters in the shower.

Why shave in the shower? Because it's easier and easier on your skin, too! Warm water and steam softens the toughest stubble and, according to GQ Magazine, "reduces the force needed to cut the hair by nearly 70%." Shaving is faster, closer with much less skin irritation and less chance of ingrown hairs. What's more, whiskers and foam quickly disappear down the shower drain so your sink stays clean.

Ordinary mirrors fog up, but this mirror stay fog-free based on a patent-pending system that directs a spray against the reverse side and keeps it warmer than room temperature. For safety, the optical quality mirrors are made of unbreakable acrylic. Each features a flexible 8" armature and installs easily to any shower head in a couple of minutes, using only pliers.

The Original model has a 5" mirror with a white plastic frame and armature.

The Deluxe 7" model has a standard mirror with 3x magnification on the reverse side; its swiveling frame and armature are made of gleaming chrome-plated brass; plus, it comes with a sliding holder to keep your razor within easy reach.

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Retail Price $49.95

Why settle for the refreshing effects of Ionic technologies for just fresh air when the Ionic Clothes Freshener can also freshen your clothes?

Yes, this is a lint brush, but it's also a lot more! Imagine sweeping away dog hair from your slacks...and at the same time removing the doggie smell. Or brushing away urban grime from a favorite blazer... and neutralizing the street odors, too. Or how would you like to give your work-a-day shirt a five-minute once-over...and have it smell fresh and clean for your dinner date! All that, and more, is now possible with the new Ionic Clothes Freshener, an ordinary lint brush with one extraordinary feature: Zenion Effect technology. 

It silently generates a concentrated stream of odor-neutralizing ozone through the brush head to penetrate fabric and remove lingering smells from all kinds of fabric. It's compact, portable, and ideal for gym, home, and office and it's practically indispensable for travel! Runs on one 9v battery (not included). A five-minute auto shutoff helps to optimize freshening and preserve battery life. Measures 9" long and weighs just 8 oz. One-year warranty.

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Retail Price $89.95

Yet another great implementation of Ionic freshing technology, the Ionic Closet Dry Cleaner works in the closet to keep seldom worn, as well as daily wear, cloths smelling rain fresh.

How would you like to wear your favorite jacket or blouse a lot more often — and take it to the cleaners a lot less? Now you can, with the new Ionic Closet Dry Cleaner™, the clothes freshener that hangs in your closet and silently circulates natural ozone to gently neutralize lingering odors in all kinds of fabrics, from delicate silks to heavy wools. It offers you the luxury of wearing fresh, clean-smelling clothes, all the time, for just pennies a day.

Most people take clothes to the cleaners not so much to remove soil and stains, but to get rid of the unpleasant smell of perspiration, tobacco smoke or fragrance. That's a lot of expense and wasted time, plus physical and chemical wear-and-tear on your clothes. 

The Ionic Closet Dry Cleaner freshens clothes without expense, without wasting time, and without damaging fabric. So now, you can wear your favorite clothing more often — an imported shirt, a fine blouse, an expensive cashmere sweater — and take much better care of it, too! What's more, when you do have clothes professionally cleaned, this amazing device will neutralize any irritating residual chemicals.

The Ionic Closet Dry Cleaner circulates fresh air and ozone in total silence — without any moving parts — using exclusive patented Zenion Effect™ electrokinetic technology. It's lightweight and portable: Hang it on your closet wall or from the clot