As we go blithely about our lives, working, and laughing, and loving, and coping, there is always that silent killer lurking in the background. It is the enemy we try to ignore. Maybe if we don’t recognize this enemy, if we don’t allow it in our minds, it will go away. It won’t. It’s name is heart disease, and it is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for the deaths of nearly one in three of our loved ones, your loved ones.

So what do we do about it? The smart stuff, obviously. Keep weight down, don’t smoke, limit the alcohol. There’s something else we can do about it, also, and we are excited about the possibilities Heart Factors Plus, maybe the best cardiovascular supplement ever. Heart Factors Plus is shown to lower cholesterol, reduce arterial plaque, and keep blood pressure stable, along with other benefits.

What’s particularly interesting about this product that promises to keep your heart healthy is that its development, specifically relating to Nitric Oxide, was the result of research awarded the Nobel Prize for its versatility and the incredible benefits it provides.

So there you have it. A healthy heart and a longer life? That’s the bottom line!

Just the other day, the credit card reader at the gas pump asked for a PIN number. Well, sure. 549368…wait is it 68, or 86, or…?

As we age, the old memory bank begins to get a little depleted. Using the mind is a real gift, and we can cheat the aging process to some degree if we work at it. More important, how do we get our kids started in the right direction? The child who uses his mind to its full potential has a far better chance at a more successful and balanced life.

It made us think that some time back we saw a feature on 20/20 about a guy who developed some kind of mind enhancement program, so we looked it up. The man is Mike Byster and his amazing program is called Brainetics. You have to check this out. Brainetics is a breakthrough math and memory system that kind of turbo charges your brain the same way those car fanatics soup up their engines to make them perform better.

This program is an absolute winner for kids. In just 20 minutes a day, they can develop a really expansive mega-memory, master amazing math feats, get the confidence to succeed, and unlock learning potential. That’s a lot of heavy-duty benefit and is probably why the program won award from Parents Choice.

The program achieves these great results by using mathematics to teach the learner how to use two parts of the brain at the same time. One part processes information while the other part stores the information. Kids who use the program do better at math, history, science and languages. That does it for us. Time to sign up for Brainetics. Where’s that piece of paper that had the phone number.....it's around here somewhere.

Just after eating our third piece of French Toast, we see this skinny model slink across the TV screen, frowning her way down the ramp with a fancy dress that might make sense for a twiggy type, but not for a real everyday woman. So what is she frowning about? She’s hungry, that’s what! She would like a piece of French Toast smothered in maple syrup...

But we’re frowning as well because, you know, just once, just for that special date, or for the anniversary cruise, or for the business presentation, we’d like to shed a few of those inches off the arms, and waist, and legs. But how to do that without turning over the daughter’s piano teacher money to an expensive spa? Rest assured, we found what looks to be the ideal answer and it’s called Thin ’n Sexy. Instead of a visit to the spa, you just take 60 minutes of your time, at your convenience, and get the spa quality treatment right in the comfort of your own home.

It’s quite easy to use. You just target those areas you want to slim down, apply Thin ’n Sexy Body Sculpting Cream, use the provided wrap. The sculpting cream will tighten and tone your skin by penetrating the pores. It is that easy. Before you know it, you will get temporary inch loss from fatty areas, and the treatment will last up to seven days.

The fun part is, you just sit back and relax while Thin ’n Sexy does all the work. Guys and gals alike have reported impressive inch loss with this product, so it is certainly worth a go. Thin. Sexy. Appealing concept. Go for it.

And have another piece of French Toast!

Isn’t it kind of amazing huge corporations spend millions and millions on research and when all is said and done, they don’t know much more than what Grandma told them in the first place?

Case in point: Since the beginning of time concerned parents have dreaded the inevitable sore throat that causes their little ones such discomfort and misery. Now they are turning to a great product called Children’s Throat Cooler, made with real honey which, just like Grandma always said, is now being shown to be potentially more effective in calming children’s cough.

Children’s Throat Cooler is a non-mediated, drug-free and caffeine-free product. Low in calories and with no harmful ingredients (in fact, they are made with real honey and vitamin C), these ice pops that come in two flavors, grape and strawberry, may be consumed as often as needed. No matter the flavor, these treats are white because they purposely minimize the child’s intake of food color. Moms will especially appreciate the fact this prevents stains on sheets or clothing.

We all have spent lots of money on traditional cold and cough medications that are now under suspicion that certain of their ingredients not only may not help cure the ailment.

Pediatricians recommend cool, icy products for the kid's sore throat. Children’s Throat Cooler is perfect for the job. When your children hurt, you hurt and you want a quick answer. So get Children’s Throat Coolers to have on hand this winter!

Last week, America's favorite MD played a little game with his audiences members (Click here to see video clip). He asked them to bring a gadget or device they use to help them stay in shape or lose weight. He then shows them a gadget that does the same thing differently and then asks if they want to trade-in their current gadget for his new one.

So guess what he declared was his "favorite weight loss gadget of the day?" The JumpSnap Ropeless Jump Rope!

If you have been an ItsGoodStuff reader, you will certainly recognize that JumpSnap has long been one of our favorite fitness products. The sleek design of the JumpSnap makes it easy to use and you don't have to worry about tripping yourself up on a rope. And the computerized handles keep track of how many times you jump, how many calories you burn and how long you jump. So in just 10 minutes a day, you can get an amazing workout - better than a half hour on the treadmill!

So if you didn't take our word for it before, surely you will listen to Dr. Oz....get a JumpSnap today!

It’s a real scream how you can lay your sweet, fresh young self down one night and awake the next morning, frightened to death by the wrinkles in the mirror. Loose skin, wrinkles and age spots seem to ambush and rob you of your youthful appearance just that fast! You can get mad and be determined not to take it anymore . . . but what’s in your self-defense arsenal against those villains? You might whip out the big canons of surgery and Botox, but . . . aren’t they kind of dangerous and costly? Now you have another option, one that’s proven to be the most effective anti-aging system available.  It works safely in just two weeks, and it doesn’t cost an arm or a leg – in fact, it’s free to you for the first 14 days. We’re talking about the revolutionary ReJuv Anti-Aging Wrinkle Cream.

The FDA warns of side effects with the use of Botox that include respiratory problems and even death, not to mention reactions that suggest botulism (yikes!) And with cosmetic surgery, there are more risks and worries of complications, and even greater expense. ReJuv, however, is totally noninvasive, powerful, completely safe and oh-so affordable.

You might share this information with your closest friends, but you don’t have to. When they ask what’s your secret and when you’re going to start looking your age, you can just smile that wrinkle-free, fresh-faced smile and shoot ‘em with an innocent shrug. We won’t tell...

“I’ve lost 16 ¼ inches off my whole body…”
“I’ve lost 17 ¾ inches off my body…”
"This machine has changed my life!”

It doesn’t take many comments like that to get our attention. That’s why Body by Jake’s Cardio Cruiser Plus has been getting a lot of attention from a lot of folks...including us! There are many cardio workout machines and routines floating around the market place, but this one looks to be the real deal.     

Cardio Cruiser has a revolutionary design that combines the powerful cardio and body sculpting movements of three of the most popular gym machines. It provides the comfort of the recumbent bike, the upper body toning motion of the elliptical machine, and the lower body action of the stair mill.

It’s secret is a synchronized dual-action motion. The Power Train technology incorporates 95 percent of the muscles in your body by getting the arms and legs moving in a powerful, downward arc, providing a greater range of leg motion to target the muscles in your hamstrings, hips, thighs, and buns. The machine features seven seat positions to accommodate all body sizes, and has five resistance settings for easy to harder workouts.

Want to change your life? Give the Cardio Cruiser a try!

Ever wonder if possums have any back problems? Studies suggest that inverting yourself a mere 25 degrees for even a few minutes per day can have tremendously positive effects for back relief, increased flexibility, improved circulation and fewer headaches. Some studies even say it reduces the effects of aging, but you’d never be able to tell by looking at a possum! 

Now you can experience inversion therapy with the Teeter Hang Ups EP-650 table; the first inversion table that combines tested engineering to exceed Underwriters Laboratories standards with Flex Technology, to work with the force of gravity to your body’s advantage. The EP-650 inversion table offers three settings to ensure you have ultimate control over your inversion experience. You won't be able to find better made, easier to assemble or easier to use inversion equipment, nor a better company where employees not only believe, but use their product on a regular basis.

So hang up your back pain with Teeter Hang Ups!

Who doesn’t want to get some sexy, rock hard abs? We all do. Trouble is, those crunches are killers. Crunches work your body from the top down, placing undue strain on your neck, back and shoulders. Ouch! Guess what? The top down method is no longer necessary. That’s why we are excited by a new product that says “bottom up, everybody!” It is called the Ab Flyer and it absolutely redefines abdominal training.

Here’s how it works: The hanging leg raise is a “bottom up” exercise that is highly effective for developing great abs. Until now, this exercise was difficult to perform because it requires not only tremendous upper body strength to hang from a bar, but it also requires you to perform a lower abdominal contraction while lifting the entire weight of your lower body.

The Ab Flyer avoids all that difficult work by making the exercise possible for anyone to perform. The device design eliminates the needs to hang from a bar and it places the user in a comfortable kneeling position on the floor. In that way, the Ab Flyer guides you through a perfect lower lift without straining your neck, back and shoulders.

Best yet, this machine is made of durable materials that will last. Its compact size makes it a fit for any tight space in your home or apartment, and it can be folded in seconds to store almost anywhere.

So, ladies and gentlemen, “bottoms up!”

You are so very sleepy, you can’t keep your eyes open another minute. This is the one night you’re certain you will sleep straight through ‘til time to get up. Your bed is wonderful, warm and snug, and you begin to drift off.  Then, your pillow seems a little . . .  lumpy? You rise and give it a punch and a fluff, and place your tired head upon it once again. You’ve just dozed off when you realize your ear is painfully bent and your eye is squished, so you rearrange the pillow and hope that the Sandman hasn’t left without you.  Ouch! You’d placed your arm under your pillow for support, and your hand has gone all tingly and numb. Shake your hand to get the feeling back, turn on your other side and start again seeking sleep....

If this routine seems familiar to you, why do you put up with it? There is a very simple solution for a good night’s sleep, and it is spelled S-O-B-A-K-A-W-A. First there was the Asian buckwheat pillow, which was supportive but not very soft. Now we have both – support and cloudlike softness – in the Sobakawa Cloud Pillow, the one filled with more than ten million air beads that move with you for blessedly sweet sleep, night after night after night.

You know that sleep deprivation can cause some insane thoughts and out-of-control behavior, but the craziest thing you can do at this point is NOT ordering the Sobakawa Cloud Pillow and NOT getting a good night’s sleep every night from now on.

Zzzzzzzzzz.......