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HeatedMouse.com Holiday Shopping Give the Gift of Warmth

2011-12-07T00:35:00.000-08:00

HeatedMouse.com Holiday Shopping Give the Gift of Warmth

Heated Mouse on CBS News - The Early Show & YouTube

2011-01-17T23:47:00.000-08:00

Heated Mouse on CBS News - The Early Show & YouTube

Tech Gadgets to Keep Warm - The Heated Mouse on CBS News Early Show

2011-01-11T17:55:00.001-08:00

There's only one hot & sexy heated mouse!

2010-12-27T18:19:00.001-08:00

Heated Mouse Adds Heated Neck Massage & Chair Warmer

2010-11-23T00:09:00.000-08:00

There's something soothing about warmth when using the computer. Leave it to ValueRays to design more USB infrared heated computer gadgets for us this year. ValueRays offers the Heated Neck Massage and the Heated Chair Pad. The products are here just in time for chilly weather!

ValueRays Warm Neck Massage

Delivers Infrared Heat and a soothing vibrating Massager!

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Win a Heated Mouse by ValueRays

2009-08-08T20:31:00.000-07:00

Warm Computer Mouse by ValueRays - Giveaway Contest - Win a Heated Computer Mouse!

ValueRays is giving away ONE ValueRays Warm Computer Mouse. To enter the contest, please visit the vendor's website at http://www.warm-mouse-heated-keyboard.com/ and find one thing in the Learning Center about the ValueRays Warm Mouse you'd like to comment about. Write a brief comment about what you found in the Learning Center about the ValueRays Warm Mouse!

Heated Computer Keyboard Pad for Ergonomic Support

2009-03-29T10:19:00.000-07:00

A Heated Computer Keyboard Pad is a good partner for the Heated Mouse. They both provide infrared "deep healing" heat to your mouse hand and keyboard hands. See links below for online resources.

Everything is about comfort these days. With the amount of time we sit in front of a compute screen, it's about time we do something good for ourselves. There's enough said about the computer-related hand injuries like carpal tunnel, repetitive strain and cumulative stress, but what about creating some "real" comfort for our computer keyboard area?

The keyboard hands, wrists and fingers do more than type. Actually, the keyboard arms do a lot of elbow-perching on the desk top when we sit and read the screen. Elbows get tired and sore from the desk's hard surface. This can be remedied by using a warm keyboard pad in front of the computer keyboard.

The warm pad plugs into the USB port and provides a steady flow of low-heat. Wrist, hands, arms and fingers rest on the soft, sponge covered pad at the perfect height in front of the keyboard. The only part of the ergonomic equation not getting much attention these days is the computer keyboard. Sure, there are many ergonomic keyboards with strange shapes and designs, but the cost of them prohibit a test drive for most of us. We purchase a new computer, and a standard keyboard is included. We get used to using a standard keyboard and stick with it until something new comes along.

If wrists and hands remain on the desk top or on the keyboard itself, it can become quite uncomfortable to type. The desk and the keyboard surfaces are cold. It doesn't take very long for the wrists and hands to feel the chill. It can actually make your entire body feel cold. Cold hands when using the computer are uncomfortable and unproductive.

A value-added item to provide warmth and support is a pheated computer keyboard wrist pad. One of the warm keyboard pad designs can be put into the microwave to heat. The warmth lasts about 15 minutes. Although novel, the practicality of this style of heated keyboard pad is not practical for most.

An USB (universal serial bus) connected keyboard pad seems to be the best solution for adding warmth and ergonomic support while keyboarding. A heated keyboard pad connects to the computer and draws a low voltage of electricity providing warmth to the pad's surface. The keyboard pad consists of a cloth cover and a soft sponge-like interior. The arms and wrists rest on the pad at just the right height over the keyboard. The surface of the pad delivers a steady flow of heat. Hands never touch the keyboard or the desk's surface.

The remarkable component of the USB heated keyboard pad is its healing qualities. The heating element is made of a carbon fiber which produces infrared heat. Infrared heat has been used for many years as a source of healing. The most familiar and natural source of infrared heat is the sun. A heated keyboard pad using a carbon fiber delivers infrared heat without the harmful UV rays of the sun.

Research shows 20-30 minutes of infrared heat treatment daily can improve blood circulation through the blood vessels and reduce symptoms related to RSI (repetitive stress injury). People who suffer from poor circulation, arthritis, diabetes and Raynaud's welcome warmth throughout the year to deal with cold, painful joints and muscle tension. By using an infrared heated computer keyboard pad, arms, wrists and hands are ergonomically supported in front of the keyboard, and they are kept warm. Plus, the soft pad is a comfortable resting place for arms and elbows.

Heated computer products are somewhat new to the computer accessories market. A warm mouse, heated mouse pad and warm, heated keyboard pad are just the beginning of heated ergonomic computer work aids available today. With the continued use of the computer, and the advancements of technology, we'll probably see many more heated computer gadgets invented. USB heated computer products are an economical and energy-efficient way to provide warmth and ergonomic support while using the computer.

Source:

SHOP -- http://IGMproducts.com

SHOP -- http://Warm-Mouse-Heated-Keyboard.com

BLOG -- http://www.HeatedComputerKeyboard.info

Get heat for arthritis pain

2009-03-28T19:58:00.000-07:00

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis -- Be proactive. Use a Heated Mouse to help prevent computer-related hand injuries.

Hand Pain Osteoarthritis
from www.stopmusclepain.com

This study performed upper-extremity physical examinations on a sample of United States adults age 60+ yrs. Data for demographics, pain history, analgesic use, and activity limitations were obtained by interview to determine the prevalence of symptomatic hand osteoarthritis using American College of Rheumatology (ACR) physical examination criteria.

Among United States adults, 58% had Heberden's nodes, 29.9% had Bouchard's nodes, and 18.2% had first carpal-metacarpal deformities. Women had significantly more first carpal-metacarpal deformities (24.3%) than men (10.3%). Symptomatic osteoarthritis prevalence at these sites was 5.4, 4.7, and 1.9%, respectively. Overall, symptomatic hand osteoarthritis prevalence by ACR criteria was 8% (95% CI 6.5-9.5%), or 2.9 million persons.

Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis significantly increased with age and was decreased among non-Hispanic blacks, but there were no gender differences. Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis was associated with self-reported difficulty lifting 10 lbs (OR 2.31; 95% CI 1.23-4.33), dressing (OR 3.77; 95% CI 1.99-7.13), and eating (OR 3.44; 95% CI 1.76-6.73). Frequent monthly use was significantly increased for analgesics, especially acetaminophen, but not nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis affects 1 in 12 older United States adults. (Dillon CF, Hirsch R, Rasch EK, Gu Q: Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis in the United States: prevalence and functional impairment estimates from the third U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1991-1994).

This following study on 522 subjects from 101 Tasmanian families (males N=174, females N=348) described the associations between hand osteoarthritis (OA), pain and disability in males and females and to further validate the Australian/Canadian OA hand index (AUSCAN LK3.0).

Hand OA was assessed by two observers using the Altman atlas for joint space narrowing and osteophytes at distal interphalangeal and first carpometacarpal joints as well as a score for Heberden's nodes based on hand photography. Hand pain and function were assessed by grip strength by dynamometry in both hands on two occasions.

The prevalence of hand OA was high in this sample at 44-71% (depending on site). Pain and dysfunction increased with age while grip strength decreased. All three measures were markedly worse in women, even after taking the severity of arthritis into account. Hand OA explained 5.7-10% of the variation in function, grip strength and pain scores, even after adjustment for age and sex. Further adjustment suggested that the osteoarthritic associations with function and grip strength were largely mediated by pain. Severity of disease was more strongly associated with these scores than presence or absence.

The conclusions were that hand OA at these two sites makes substantial contributions to hand function, strength and pain. The associations with function and strength measures appear mediated by pain. Gender differences in all three measures persist after adjustment for variation in age and OA severity indicating that factors apart from radiographic disease are responsible. (Jones G, Cooley HM, Bellamy N: A cross-sectional study of the association between Heberden's nodes, radiographic osteoarthritis of the hands, grip strength, disability and pain. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. 9(7):606-11, 2001).

Heated Mouse - Free Shipping + No Sales Tax

2009-03-27T19:36:00.001-07:00

IGMproducts.com announced today a partnership agreement with ValueRays® USB Heated Ergonomic Computer Accessories. IGMproducts.com, owned and operated by i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. is an authorized ValueRays® online retailer. ValueRays® manufactures infrared heat warm mouse, heated mouse pad, heated computer keyboard pad and the Mouse Hand Warmer® blanket pouch.

All ValueRays® heated computer devices will be carried by these online stores:

IGMproducts.com

Warm-Mouse-Heated-Keyboard.com

ValueRays.com

Plus, as a stimulus for shoppers, ValueRays® is offering FREE USA Shipping and NO Sales Tax for purchases made at the websites listed above.

Each of the ValueRays® products serve a purpose when used separately. When used together, they create a very warm environment for a person who has cold hands when using the computer. ValueRays® heated mouse, warm mouse pad, warm keyboard pad and mouse hand warmer blanket can be purchased separately or in a variety of 2, 3 and 4 piece sets.

To learn more about ValueRays® heated computer gadgets visit any of the website listed above or by clicking the link below. To contact us, please write to: Webmaster(at)ValueRays.com.

The Ergonomic Computer Mouse

2009-03-27T18:56:00.000-07:00

The ValueRays® USB Heated Ergonomic Computer Mouse

From ChristiaNet

Purchasing an ergonomic computer mouse could prove to be a major investment in good health. While the device has changed somewhat over the years, this lowly technological tool was invented over forty years ago and has only recently begun to see a face lift to its original design. Those changes are in large part due to health concerns that have arisen around the repetitive use of this pointing device and its impact on the muscles and wrist. As more and more workers spend the greater part of the work day facing a computer monitor with keyboard and mouse close by, the repetitive motions needed to manipulate these tools begin to take their toll. In the decades that have passed since the PC became a part of everyday life, the words "carpel tunnel" have become very familiar to workers and physicians alike. New designs that have made this simple device less hazardous to the health of the user have become popular. The wireless computer mouse has also become a popular option and can feature the same kind of ergonomic design elements.

Some of the health concerns that have come to the forefront concerning the use of these mice belong under the heading of cumulative trauma disorders. Simply put, this means that the repetitive nature of movement that is required to operate these devices can cause serious trauma to the muscles and joints. The need to modify the work site has resulted in the development of the ergonomic computer mouse. Because the original design of these tools tended to keep the wrist at an awkward angle, the development of wrist rests helped to reduce injury. The speed of the computer mouse can also be a determining factor in the development of carpal tunnel disease or repetitive stress disorders. If the device is set at too low a speed, extra effort and repetition are required to use the tool. This problem presents one of the simpler and more economical work station fixes. Some of the warning signs associated with the cumulative trauma disorders and carpal tunnel disease are persistent pain, a deficiency or weakness in the ability to grip objects, numbness, dexterity loss, spasms or muscle cramps.

Whether in the market for a standard or a wireless computer mouse, there are a wide variety of ergonomic designs that promote ease of use and maximum comfort for the user. These mice come in a variety of shapes and styles. Some have the vertical appearance of a gear shift or a video game control, while others have more of a rectangular and upright design. Because the older technology required the user to turn the forearm so that the palm can face down toward the mouse, extra pressure is put on the wrist and forearm. Some of the newer designs allow the user to rest the wrist and click with the thumb. In addition, optical tracking technology allows for more accuracy and smoothness in use. Since hands are not all the same size, one size of mouse does not fit all users. The ergonomic computer mouse generally comes in a variety of sizes, allowing the user to find the fit that is most comfortable for them.

Most of these devices also offer wireless technology, making it possible for the ergonomically minded consumer to purchase a wireless computer mouse that also protects them from workspace health issues such as repetitive stress disorders or carpal tunnel disease. In addition to better control and ease of use, many of these new mice also offer a vertical scroll feature that works more precisely than the old fashioned and awkward scrolling wheel. These products also are usually available in both left handed and right handed models. Traditional mice can require uncomfortable movements such as continually pressing down on the right button while scrolling down to select text. Many of the newer mice offer a click lock feature that eliminates the need for this uncomfortable movement. Whatever choice a consumer might make in this area, finding a device that will prevent future health problems is an important priority. The Bible talks about the gift of health. "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God." (Psalm 42:11)

Another type of ergonomic computer mouse is the no hands device. These mice allow the user to work the pointer function with their feet. While eliminating the awkward wrists positions associated with traditional mice, these mice also remove the need for wasted motion as the hand goes back and forth between the keyboard and the mouse. The user saves motions and is able to keep their eyes focused on the monitor. These hands free models generally come with two foot pedals, one to control curser movements and the other to control clicks. Wrist rests and pads can also encourage the user to keep the wrist in a more relaxed position.

There are other options beyond the wireless computer mouse or the ergonomic computer mouse. Some businesses are investing in special software that reminds workers to momentarily stop and stretch. This programmable software periodically appears on the monitor screen and leads employees in brief stretching and relaxation exercises. The thinking behind such products is that encouraging workers to stop and stretch will not only reduce injury due to repetitive stress issues, but will also increase productivity and employee efficiency. The employer can decide how often these mini breaks take place and can choose from a library of possible stretching exercises.

Arthritis Hand Pain? ValueRays® Heated Mouse

2009-03-27T18:38:00.000-07:00

Arthritis pain and stiff joints make it difficult to use the computer mouse and keyboard. With the help of infrared heat, a regular optical mouse is transformed into an infrared heated therapeutic healing device!

ValueRays® Warm Mouse heats to a warm 99-104 degrees fahrenheit. Just plug the USB into a port and within a few minutes the computer mouse is toasty warm. When finished using the mouse, turn the heat off on a switch located conveniently on the USB cord.

The heated mouse is new, it's novel and it's available online at authorized resellers. Enjoy FREE SHIPPING + NO SALES TAX only at these locations:

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2009-03-26T19:52:00.000-07:00

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The Heated Mouse wants to share the article from Warm Mouse - Mouse Warm Blog about How Things Work - The Computer Mouse article. Very thorough and complete! Enjoy.

Double color impressive creative on the heated mouse!

2009-03-26T19:25:00.000-07:00

Creative Labs Creative Freepoint 5500 Computer Mouse
from Computer Mouse

Creative Labs Creative Freepoint 5500 Computer Mouse is an efficient device. The comfortable size and double colour appearance makes the product look more impressive. Accuracy in the operation increases the demand of the mouse. The mouse is a wireless device with wireless-RF technology. USB / PS2 are the built in the wireless receiver in the device.

The mouse gets the support of optical movement detection technology. There are 5 buttons included in the device. The required battery of the device is AA type. Scrolling wheel makes the movement of the mouse smoother. You can handle the device very comfortably as it has rubber side grips. A mouse adapter cable is the available with the unit. The supported operating systems of this computer mouse are Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, and Microsoft Windows XP.

The device is compatible with PC. Creative Labs Creative Freepoint 5500 Wireless Computer Mouse is available in silver metallic colour. The supported interfaces of the mouse are 1 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type A and 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style).

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The heated mouse uses an USB plug to deliver heat to your cold mouse hand while you are using the computer. It is made using a carbon fiber to create infrared heat. Infrared heat therapy is known for its healing qualities. It penetrated deeply through the skin's layers to the muscle tissue relaxing the cold, tense and stressed hand. The double color of gray and black give the heated mouse a sense of style and class. The ValueRays Heated Mouse available at IGMproducts.com or at select stores nationwide.

Rheumatoid arthritis pain: 7 ways to protect your joints

2009-03-25T13:43:00.000-07:00

Soothe arthritis pain with infrared heated mouse. Available online at IGMproducts.com. Infrared heat penetrates deep through skin layers to muscles easing stess and tension in stiff joints associated with hand pain, cold mouse hand and other hand related injuries.

Use these joint protection techniques to help you stay in control of your rheumatoid arthritis pain.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Joint protection is one strategy to help you manage your rheumatoid arthritis pain. Taking the time to think ahead and plan ways to avoid unnecessarily stressing your joints may help you reduce your rheumatoid arthritis pain. Arthritic joints can't tolerate as much stress, so pushing, pulling or twisting motions can be painful. Though you may want to work through your rheumatoid arthritis pain, doing so can aggravate the situation.

Joint protection: 7 techniques to manage rheumatoid arthritis pain

To avoid unnecessary joint strain and increased rheumatoid arthritis pain, follow these seven steps.

Step 1: Move each joint through its full pain-free range of motion at least once a day
This will help you maintain freedom of motion in your joints. The amount you're able to move each joint without rheumatoid arthritis pain may vary from day to day — take care not to overdo it. Keep movements slow and gentle — sudden jerking or bouncing can hurt your joints.

Step 2: Learn to understand and respect your rheumatoid arthritis pain
Understand the difference between the general discomfort of rheumatoid arthritis and the pain from overusing a joint. By noting the activity that stressed a joint, you can avoid repeating that movement. Pain that lasts more than an hour after an activity may indicate that the activity was too stressful. Think of ways that you can modify the action. Remember that you're more likely to damage your joints when they're painful and swollen.

Step 3: Be careful how you use your hands
You use your fingers in many day-to-day activities. Stressful positions and techniques may increase the risk of pain. You can perform most tasks in easier ways that put less deforming forces on your joints.

Avoid positions that push your other fingers toward your little finger. For instance, avoid tasks that require forceful or prolonged gripping or pinching. Finger motions should be in the direction of your thumb whenever possible. For example, don't brush crumbs off a table with your palm flat on the table. Instead, turn your hand so that the little finger is resting on the table and the palm is facing you. Then push the crumbs off the table.

Avoid making a tight fist. Use tools with thick or ergonomically designed handles, which make them easier to hold.
Avoid pinching items between your thumb and your fingers. Hold a book, plate or mug in the palms of your hands.
If you're reading for long periods, use a book holder. Instead of a clutch-style purse, select one with a shoulder strap.

Step 4: Use good body mechanics
The way you position your body largely affects how much strain you put on your joints. Proper body mechanics allow you to use your body more efficiently and conserve energy.

When you're sitting, the proper height for a work surface is 2 inches below your bent elbow.

Make sure you have good back and foot support when you sit. Your forearms and upper legs should be well supported, resting level with the floor.
If you type at a keyboard for long periods and your chair doesn't have arms, consider using wrist or forearm supports. An angled work surface for reading and writing is easier on your neck.
When you're standing, the height of your work surface should enable you to work comfortably without stooping.
Increase the height of your chair to decrease stress on your hips and knees as you get up and down.
To pick up items from the floor, stoop by bending your knees and hips. Or sit in a chair and bend over.
Carry heavy objects close to your chest, supporting the weight on your forearms.
Maintain good posture. Poor posture causes uneven weight distribution and may strain your ligaments and muscles.

Step 5: Use the strongest joint available for the job
Save your weaker joints for the specific jobs that only they can accomplish. Throughout the day, favor large joints. For example, carry objects with your palm open, distributing the weight equally over your forearm. Slide objects along a counter or workbench rather than lifting them. When opening cabinets or heavy doors, use a loop that you can pull with your wrist or forearm to decrease stress on your fingers.

Step 6: Avoid keeping your joints in the same position for a prolonged period of time
Don't give your joints the chance to become stiff — keep them moving. When writing or doing handwork, release your grip every 10 to 15 minutes, or when your hand feels fatigued. On long car trips, get out of the car, stretch and move around at least every hour. While watching television, get up and move around every half-hour.

Step 7: Balance periods of rest and activity during the day
Effectively managing your workload throughout the day can help you avoid overworked joints. Work at a steady, moderate pace and avoid rushing. Rest before you become fatigued or sore. Alternate light and moderate activities throughout the day. And take periodic stretch breaks.

One step at a time
Remember, you don't have to make all of these changes at once. By gradually incorporating these methods into your day-to-day activities, you're more likely to stick with them.

Keep an open mind about how you do everyday tasks. You might have to change some old habits, but the reward is that your joints may cause you less pain.

ValueRays Mouse hand warmer, USB heated mouse & USB heated mouse pad = Therapeutic Heat Treatment for Hand Therapy

2009-03-24T08:51:00.000-07:00

Do you need heat for cold, stiff, aching hands? There are three products when used separately serve a purpose and when combined, create an absolutely warm, soothing heated mouse hand environment. So, while you're sitting at the computer, you may as well be doing something good for your hands. Use infrared heated computer gadgets to keep your hand warm. The heated mouse and heated mouse pad shown above slip into the mouse hand warmer blanket.

IGMproducts.com announced today a breakthrough in the area of hand therapy for computer users. Hand therapists recognize hand injury from computer usage is on the rise, and computer usage and/or overuse is not going to fade or go away anytime soon.

The combination of three ValueRays products makes computer users more comfortable using their mouse hand after hand injury involving strains and stress. Many medical conditions create an uncomfortable cold mouse hand experience for computer users and generally, for any person using their hand to operate a computer mouse and computer keyboard.

Cold hands are a symptom of many medical conditions which include and are not limited to: Raynaud's, Poor Circulation associated with Diabetes, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Buerger's disease, Arthritis, de Quervain's tenosynovitis syndrome, Tendonitis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Diabetes, and any condition affecting the circulatory system causing poor circulation.

The three ValueRays products create a warm, soothing house for the cold mouse hand. The products are: a Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch, an USB heated, Warm Mouse and an USB heated, Warm Mouse Pad. ValueRays manufactures three USB infrared heat computer gadgets: USB warm mouse, USB heated mouse pad and USB warm keyboard pad, and they are all made with a carbon fiber.

Carbon fibers create infrared heat. Infrared heat produces deep penetrating valuable heat rays. The infrared heat penetrates the skin's surface through the skin's layers deeply into the muscle tissue. Infrared heat has been used successfully by NASA, hospitals and in saunas. Now, ValueRays is making the infrared heated devices for computer users.

Research indicates 20-30 minutes of infrared heat daily can produce noticeable results for people who suffer from hand pain, cold hands, joint pain, tension, stress and wrist pain. Plus, infrared heat has detoxifying qualities. The thermal effect within the deep layers of tissue causes blood vessels in capillaries to dilate enabling improved blood circulation. The heat produced helps to get rid of body toxins people accumulate from the air they breathe and the food they eat.

ValueRays USB Infrared Heat Computer Work Aids are available through the manufacturer at http://www.valuerays.com/ or through an authorized reseller at http://www.igmproducts.com/.

For more information about the Three-Piece Cold Hand Therapy Breakthrough, visit IGMproducts.com.

Magnetic Therapy Can Improve Poor Circulation to Your Hands and Feet, Here's How

2009-03-16T13:58:00.000-07:00

We specialize in infrared heated computer products: ValueRays Warm Mouse, Warm Mouse Pad, Heated Computer Keyboard & Mouse Hand Warmer blanket. Infrared heat computer mouse, mouse pad and keyboard pad improves circulation to the hands. Visit IGMproducts & ValueRays.com for more details.

by DEBBIE SHIMADRY

Do you suffer with cold hands or cold feet even in the middle of summer? If yes, then you might be a victim of poor circulation without even realising it. But don't worry,help is here. Read on to find out how to improve your circulation the natural way using magnetic therapy.

Poor circulation may be an indication of a heart disorder. High blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, varicose veins, Raynaud's Disease, and phlebitis are all connected with the circulatory system and having these conditions can lead to poor circulation within the body. So do not ignore the possible warnings and existence of these conditions specially if you have had them for a long period of time.

The symptoms of poor circulation are:

- Cold hands and feet.

- White fingers.

- Dizziness when standing quickly.

- Numbness

- Varicose veins.

- Migraine headaches.

- Tinnitus and hearing loss.

Causes of poor circulation

The main causes of having a poor circulation could be cholesterol, plaque on artery walls or lack of exercise. It may also be hereditary. Your susceptibility to these types of problems can be caused by an imbalance in your system.

Magnetic therapy can effectively and quickly help resolve the effects of poor circulation. I shall now introduce a few magnetic therapy devices that will help alleviate cold feet and hands.

Magnetic therapy treatment for poor circulation:

Poor circulation predominantly affects the extremities (peripheries) of the body such as the fingers, hands, feet and ankles. Poor circulation can manifest by having cold feet and hands or lack of sensation, plus swollen feet, ankles, hands and fingers. The body's circulation can be improved with therapeutic magnets. The application of magnets to the wrist, fingers and feet will improve the local circulation of these areas. Furthermore, to promote an increase in the body's whole circulatory system, magnetised water should be consumed.

Common magnetic therapy devices for alleviating poor circulation are:

1) Magnopain magnetic shoe insoles to increase the circulation to the feet and lower leg. These are very easy to use as you simply place them in your shoes and wear them all day long. The most beneficial way to use them is to take them from shoe to shoe so your feet have contact with them throughout the day. There should be no need to wear them during the night but some people with ‘restless legs’ find their symptoms much reduced by placing them in bed socks. Magnetic shoe insoles are extremely strong and can have as many as 50 magnets per insole. This magnetic strength allows the magnetic field to penetrate all the way up the leg and as far as the knee.

2) The use of a high strength (2,000-3,000 Gauss/200-300 milli Tesla) Magnopain magnetic bracelet to combat poor circulation in the hands. You would need to wear a magnetic bracelet on each wrist for maximum benefit. The magnetic field will increase circulation to the wrist, hand and fingers. It is advocated that the bracelet be worn at all times 24 hours a day 7 days a week to obtain the best results. You can also wear magnetic rings on your fingers if you suffer with cold fingers instead of cold hands.

3) If you drink at least 4 glasses of magnetised water a day you should notice an improvement to the circulation though out your whole body. If the magnetic shoe insoles, magnetic rings and/or magnetic bracelets are used in-conjunction with drinking magnetised water the effects will be increased by 10 times. You can magnetised water by placing a Magnopain magnetic water wand in a glass of water for 10 to 15 minutes.

Heated Mouse - Do it For Your Mouse Hand

2009-03-16T11:48:00.000-07:00

Heated Mouse is a warm mouse with a USB plug to your computer. Don't suffer with cold hands when using the computer. Get a ValueRays Warm Mouse at IGMproducts.com

Not sure how much time you spend sitting in front of a computer, and if you are reading this, I bet you spend at least a few hours everyday mousing your way online. There's tons of data available about the ill effects of computer overuse; especially for people who do not use the computer in a healthy manner. By healthy, I refer to proper ergonomics. Yet, even with proper ergonomics in place, there is still the risk of ill effects of overuse; especially overuse of the mouse hand.

There are an endless number of hand ailments and medical conditions with cold hand symptoms and side effects. Some of these ailments include arthritis, tendonitis, Raynaud's phenomenon, diabetes, migraine headaches, poor circulation, alcohol abuse, cigarette addiction, and the list goes on and on. Cold hands when trying to get computer work completed are annoying and painful. Not only do they cause pain to your mouse hand, cold hands actually become numb, and fingertips feel as though they are frozen.

Exposed hands working at the computer need warmth. If you work in a cold room, office or a drafty space, it is wise to use a heated computer mouse. A heated mouse generates warmth through the skin's layers penetrating the muscle tissue. There are a variety of heated computer devices using an USB connection and many of them use a carbon fiber which transmits infrared heat. Infrared heat is known to create a healing effect for sore muscles. The Eastern cultures have been using infrared heat for centuries. The sun is a natural source of infrared heat. The nice thing about an infrared heated mouse is getting all the benefits of the sun without the harmful UV rays.

Further research indicates 20-30 minutes of infrared heat daily can actually provide healing results. So, if you're like me, an USB infrared heated mouse would certainly be a welcomed relief for cold mouse hand pain. A heated mouse stimulates the flow of blood, and in turn reduces stiffness in finger and wrist joints. If muscles are sore, the heated mouse will penetrate deeply to soothe aching muscles.

Chemical toxins in the blood are a concern today with all the food we eat and the air we breathe. The infrared heat generated by the warmth of an USB heated mouse helps to detoxify our system of the unhealthy toxins. The heat releases the toxins from blood cells ridding the body of unnecessary toxic build up.

Massage therapists use heat to relax muscles. Why not use heat at home while we work? Keep your mouse hand relaxed, your blood flowing to reduce poor circulation and detoxify your system with the use of an infrared heated computer mouse.

If you enjoy the feel of the sun's heat on your face on a warm summer day, then you'll truly enjoy the warmth of a warm mouse while you are sitting at work in front of a computer!

For more information about the heated mouse and other infrared heated computer devices visit http://www.IGMproducts.com or http://www.ValueRays.com

Anna Miller
Mouse Hand Warmer - Infrared Heated Mouse & Infrared Heated Mouse Pad
The Perfect Mouse Hand Environment

Can ginger increase metabolic rate and improve circulation in the hands and feet?

2009-03-15T21:11:00.000-07:00

Warm Mouse increases blood circulation - Infrared Heated Mouse by ValueRays

from News-Medical Net

Ginger root, as well as being a spice used in Oriental cuisine, has been used for centuries as a traditional medicine to improve the circulation in hands and feet. The "warming" effects of other herbs, including chilli and mustard, have been shown to be associated with increased metabolic rate, but the "warming" effects of ginger have not been properly investigated.

Reading researchers, led by Dr Ann Walker in the School of Food Biosciences, are now looking for 36 men or women to take part in the 'Thermogin' pilot trial to discover whether a ginger supplement can increase metabolic rate.

Dr Walker, who is a senior lecturer in human nutrition and a registered herbal practitioner, says: "Ginger is a favourite herb used by herbal practitioners to warm cold hands and feet, but it also has many other uses. It can help with minor digestive problems, and has been shown to reduce inflammation in the joints.

"Practitioners find that the regular use of one gram of dried root a day over a period of about six weeks can be very effective in warming cold hands and feet. It would be great to be able to show that these effects have a firm scientific basis."

Heated Mouse Meets Blog Catalog Online

2009-03-08T18:43:00.000-07:00

Cold mouse hand is a condition that affects many computer users. Whether cold hands are brought on by poor circulation, arthritis, diabetes, or other medical conditions, it's not a comfortable feeling when there's work to be completed and your mouse hand feels frozen numb.

That's where the heated mouse takes over and becomes total relief. The heated mouse is made using a carbon fiber. Carbon fibers create infrared heat. Infrared heat has healing qualities. To read more about the healing effects of infrared heat, visit ValueRays.com.

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2009-03-08T16:46:00.000-07:00

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2009-03-08T16:27:00.000-07:00

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A miracle computer mouse

2009-03-07T20:54:00.000-08:00

Photo by Submitted photo - Courtesy of Austin Daily
Ralph H. Bjork, a retired physics professor and Austin native, has written his second book, “Creation.”

Creating miracles: Austin native pens book
By Lee Bonorden

Just signing his name is a challenge for Ralph H. Bjork. The physics professor who spent more than 30 years teaching meets that challenge. “At this time the only movement Ralph has is the rotation of his head,” explained his wife, Kathy. “He can type with a special adaption that reaches his chin. This enables him to move and adjust his electric wheelchair as well as becomes a computer ‘mouse’ when he adjusts his ‘mouse head’ to the computer,” she said.

Two decades ago, progressive multiple sclerosis made Bjork its victim. He has no use of his body below the neck and is confined to a motorized wheelchair. Still, he has written two books. Ralph H. Bjork, a retired physics professor and Austin native, has written his second book, “Creation.”

Lifelong talent
Bjork is the son of the late Herb and Arlene Bjork, Austin, and a 1961 graduate of Austin High School. Bjork graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield in 1965; earned a master’s degree in physics at the University of Minnesota in 1967; and went to work as a microwave engineer. Two years later, he went to the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he earned a doctorate in physics.

Bjork and his wife, a native of Holland, Mich., met after she graduated from Cornell University with a degree in nursing and began her career in Massachusetts, where Bjork was studying for his doctorate. St. Olaf College invited Bjork to return and direct the academic computer center at Northfield. He accepted and his wife taught nursing classes part-time. The couple then moved to Decorah, Iowa, where he started and then directed the administrative computer center at Luther College. Bjork accepted an offer to teach in the University of Wisconsin system. The couple moved to Platteville, Wis., where he taught for 20 years before the cruel fate of progressive multiple sclerosis stole life from him, and it became too debilitating to continue as a professor.

He retired and dealt with his handicap. His wife and sons see the daily miracles. Now, the world at large will once again see more of the man’s courage. Four years ago, Bjork authored his first book: “God’s Name Is ‘Jesus,’” and now he has written “Creation.”

One word at a time
In his latest book, Bjork describes natural sciences in their most basic structure. He does that with the only movement progressive multiple sclerosis allows: rotation of his neck and movement of his chin. The intention of the book, the author explained in the foreword, is not to prove science over creation, but rather “that science exposes the fact that our creator created a marvelous universe and in it he exposes what an awesome God he is.”

“Light, atomic structure, the four fundamental forces, (gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force, and weak force), DNA, cell structure, and human anatomy are described in ways that are understandable to the common man,” Bjork wrote. The author’s fan club begins with his wife and their four sons: Erik, David, Jacob and Jonathan. The couple also have five grandchildren.

The inspiration for his first two books came not from family, travel or life experiences, but from within. A year ago, he contracted pneumonia and was hospitalized. “Following pneumonia and complications,” he said in a statement about the source of his books, “I was thinking about my scientific background and realized that all the things I had studied in science, like gravitation, magnetism, light, DNA and many other things, could not have happened by random chance, but that they needed a creator,” he said.

With his wife, Kathy, at his side, the author himself created. One movement, one letter, one word, one thought, one prayer at a time. For more information, go to www.ralphbjork. com or www.advantage books.com.

Heated mouse jokes will get somebody steamed!

2009-02-26T18:46:00.000-08:00

Mouse Jokes
from FleNov.net

Let's start off with a classic and one of my favorite practical jokes. Without disconnecting the mouse, hide it somewhere. If the system block is set up on a desk, the mouse and its wire can be hidden behind it.

Now, put another, dummy, mouse, on the desk and throw its wire behind the desk to create the impression that it is connected to the computer. The most important thing is that the substitute mouse should look like the one that you have hidden. When your victim starts working, he or she will grab the sham mouse and quickly decide that it isn't working. It will be difficult for them to determine the root, as the computer won't issue any error messages (the computer knows that a mouse is connected - it's not its fault that no one is trying to use it) and a cursory inspection of the back panel confirms that the mouse is plugged in properly.

The same trick can be played with the keyboard, but a keyboard is more difficult to hide. If you hide it behind the computer, a cursory search will reveal it and putting two and two together will be relatively simple.

Another mouse-related trick is to simply remove the ball inside. This will render the mouse inoperative. It takes a while for novice users to figure out that the ball is no longer present. Those with more experience will notice right away that the mouse is significantly lighter (some balls account for as much as half of the mouse's weight) and will not be taken in. You should also try to play this one in the near future, as mice are rapidly going optical.

But this does not necessarily mean that the future will be bland, as optics form the basis of new vulnerabilities. Turn an optical mouse upside down and you will discover a lens in the hollow in its middle. It is simple enough is to cover this lens with something thin and opaque. Non-transparent scotch tape will do well for this purpose. The mouse stops working and, from what I've seen, the lens is about the last thing that the perplexed user checks.

The mouse can also be taped to the mouse pad or the desk with two-sided tape. The problem here is, of course, figured out pretty quickly, but this does not make it any less effective. Colleagues and friends with a good sense of humor should appreciate the joke for what it's worth.

ATX cases with a PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors are very common nowadays. These connectors are identical, so it is a snap to swap the plug places. In this case, while seemingly connected, neither the keyboard nor the mouse will work.

There's no danger to the system itself if you swap the places for the plugs while the computer is turned off, so nothing will burn out. Moreover, on computers with good motherboards, the mouse and keyboard plugs can be switched with the computer on. I experimented with hot swapping on motherboards from Asus, Abit, and Gigabyte without any adverse results. The only problem in this respect is that, when the plugs are returned to their correct connections, the mouse may refuse to work without rebooting. The keyboard is more compliant and works without rebooting. But this depends not only on the motherboard, but also on the type and version of the operating system.

Another trick is to switch the left and right buttons. This is done by selecting the Start/Control Panel menu sequence and then opening the Mouse item. This will open the mouse configuration dialog window. Put a check in the Switch primary and secondary buttons box. This will assign the left button function to the right button and vice versa. This is a rather simple joke that will generally only have at least a medium-term effect on novice users.

In the same mouse properties window, the mouse double click speed can be set to the maximum possible (Fast). Now, in order to double-click, the user has to develop a Speedy Gonzalez index finger. When I set the Double-click speed to Fast on my computer, I couldn't pull off a double-click operation, no matter how hard I tried.

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The heated mouse thinks this person has too much extra time. Yet, it is somewhat amusing. Must be a Corporate employee!

A heated mouse helps relieve RSI mouse hand pain

2009-02-26T18:39:00.000-08:00

Mouse RSI Pain - Repetitive Strain Injury
from Self Made Minds

I had been suffering from mouse rsi last month quite badly, this was really starting to put paid to any small attempt at productivity as the pain in my right hand meant I was constantly taking breaks and with the kids on holiday my wife would suggest afternoon outings etc and I’d jump at the chance of relief.

I decided upon the Evoluent 3 vertical mouse, it looks strange but the theory is that your hand is in a handshake position which is more natural than the constant twisting of the forearm when using a traditional mouse. It was a bit pricey for me in the UK as it was shipped in from the USA. $59 for the mouse and $36 shipping.

It does feel strange at first and even after the 3rd/4th day I wasn’t sure if it was helping me at all. After the first full week though all pain in my hand had gone and now after using it for a few weeks I can fully recommend it to anyone, it feels natural, comfortable and responsive with lots of settings and my rsi pain has all gone, not a business tip but I am 100% sure it will help me be more productive in the coming months as I can concentrate better.

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A heated mouse is the best solution for RSI pain. The infrared heat rays soothe tired muscle strains and relieve tension. It relaxes the hand and helps improve blood circulation. If you suffer with Repetitive Strain Injury, click here and visit IGMproducts.com for a warm mouse.

The Heated Mouse

2009-02-26T18:32:00.000-08:00

by Ryan Block

Funny, we've always only had problems with our palms getting too sweaty when using our peripherals, but the Heated Mouse heats up to 102° Fahrenheit. Apparently it's intended "for those with poor circulation in your finger tips" ... is that, like, a veiled fat jab?

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Hmmmm.... the heated mouse heats to a 104° and it's used primarily to keep cold mouse hands toasty warm. Yup, a great item for poor circulation because the heat gets the blood warm and starts an internal healing process. A warm mouse is good for a variety of hand injuries, too. It's soothing, relaxes sore muscles and relieves tension in an overworked mouse hand.

Cold office? USB heated mouse to the rescue

2009-02-26T18:28:00.000-08:00

from DVice.com

We've seen no end of USB-powered heating gadgets — from mousepads to cushions to drink warmers — so why has it taken until now for someone to put forward the USB heated mouse? I mean, you're plugging that sucker into a USB port anyway. Beyond being really handy for any Inuit wandering around the frozen north in search of some free Wi-Fi, Thanko's USB Warmer Mouse II would be great for offices where the most common question is, "Is it getting colder in here?" And you don't have to swap equipment in the summer, since the heat is off with a mere flick of a switch.

Some Mac users may want to hold off, though, since the USB ports on Apple keyboards tend to be low-power (best to check, or find a powered port that you can use). Everyone else in need of a little heat can order one of these optical, 800-dpi for about $23. — Peter Pachal

Hamburgers, Sports Cars, The Heated Mouse Showcase

2009-02-26T18:21:00.000-08:00

Hamburger Computer Mouse
from NewDavincis

Price: $12.95
Hamburger Computer Mouse

Novelty computer mouse in the shape of a hamburger. This stylish computer mouse's features include:

Ergonomic design
PC mouse compatible
Tracking speed: 500mm/sec
Resolution: 250 dpi
Switch service life: 1 million X 3 clicks
Long 6' cable

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Not sure which one I like best..... Am I hungry? Or, do I want to get in the fast lane? I think I'll stick with my ValueRays Warm Mouse! It's hot!

Warm hands, warm finger mouse? Heated topic....

2009-02-26T18:16:00.001-08:00

Finger mouse is just plain weird
Mike Yamamoto

We first saw a finger-mounted mouse more than a year ago, but our opinion of the idea hasn't changed much since then.

Granted, there's a new version that's wireless, which addresses one of our biggest complaints about its predecessor. But the new 3D Optical Computer Wireless Finger Mouse still looks too cumbersome to use comfortably for those of us who type about as much as we breathe on any given day.

And even though it's supposedly more ergonomic than a traditional mouse, according to PClaunches, we still think a bit of contortionism is needed to work the scroll wheel and other controls. Besides, just the thought of it freaks us out because it looks like some kind of robo-leech stuck to the hand.

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Our cold mouse hand will be cramped using the finger computer mouse. We're trying to come up with ways to keep our computer mouse hand warm. I don't think the finger mouse will help. Looks very uncomfortable!

Here he comes to save the day..... Mighty Mouse is on his way!

2009-02-26T18:07:00.000-08:00

Apple, CBS sued over use of ‘Mighty Mouse’
by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld.com

Landover, MD-based Man and Machine (M&M) has filed a lawsuit against Apple and CBS for their use of the term “Mighty Mouse.” Apple uses the name to describe its computer mouse and CBS uses it for a cartoon character.

Filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Southern Division, M&M says both Apple and CBS are infringing on its Mighty Mouse trademark. CBS and M&M are currently battling over the trademark, but Apple was brought into the fight because it licensed use of the term from CBS.

M&M recognizes that CBS has a trademark for the use of Mighty Mouse for its cartoon and clothing products. However, CBS has applied for a trademark for the term as it relates to a computer mouse. The application date is later than its own application, according to M&M.

M&M makes computer waterproof computer accessories targeted to hospitals and labs. In 2001 the company developed a waterproof mouse that it dubbed Mighty Mouse. M&M began selling its mouse in March 2004, while Apple introduced its mouse in August 2005.

“Because of Apple’s size, fame and large advertising budget, Apple’s use of the Mighty Mouse trademark has and will continue to overwhelm M&M’s use of its Mighty Mouse trademark and will cause M&M to lose the value of that trademark,” the lawsuit reads.

M&M is asking the court to declare the licensing deal between CBS and Apple invalid and enter a permanent injunction restricting Apple from using the name. The company also wants Apple to destroy all products, packaging, prints, wrappers and signs that infringe the trademark.

While M&M didn’t specify a dollar amount, it is seeking damages, attorney fees, interest and costs.

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Heated Mouse has a comment to make about all this.....

Mighty Mouse was my hero as a child. Please don't worry. Mighty Mouse will save the day!

Turn up the heat: Waterproof mouse in hot water!

2009-02-26T18:01:00.000-08:00

Mighty Mouse 5 Waterproof Mouse Review
by Shane McGlaun

Today we are going to look at the Mighty Mouse 5 from Man & Machine. The mouse is covered in silicon and is totally waterproof and can be disinfected.

The Mighty Mouse 5 is the mouse counterpart to the Really Cool Keyboard that we looked at last week. The mouse is perfect for the average computer user who needs a mouse that can stand up to water and be disinfected when needed.

Review excerpt: “Overall, the Mighty Mouse 5 is very good and the added ability to sterilize the mouse to prevent germs from causing illness and the waterproof design this may be the perfect general use mouse in a shared computer setting.”

Must Have Checklist: Choosing a Computer Mouse

2009-02-26T17:55:00.000-08:00

by YUNG TRANG

Upgrading a mouse may seem like an insignificant improvement compared to a new hard drive or monitor, but a mouse can make or break a computer user’s experience. Slow, inaccurate and uncomfortable mice can distract away from important tasks and frustrate even the most advanced users – not to mention ruin a perfectly good score on the latest computer game.

Today’s mouse is a whole different animal than the clunky trackball mouse of the 80s and 90s. Bluetooth capability for high velocity wireless connectivity, laser tracking for pinpoint accuracy, programmable buttons and tilt wheels for advanced functionality and sleek, ergonomic lines have transformed this peripheral into a powerhouse.

There are five different kinds of mice to choose from:

Wireless Mice

Wireless mice connect to your computer through a receiver plugged into a USB 2.0 jack or using Bluetooth technology. They come in all sizes and styles. Since they operate on standard battery power, a distinct decrease in performance can be noted near the end of battery life. Indicators on most mice warn you when it’s time to switch to new batteries.

Wireless mice tend to have a bit of a delay compared to corded mice (USB more than Bluetooth), but for most users it’s difficult to detect. Gamers are more likely to find the delay frustrating.

Corded Mice

Although connecting a mouse to a computer with a cord may seem like an “old-fashioned” way of doing things, sometimes nothing beats the speed of a wired connection. Tugging on a cord that keeps sliding back behind your desk may be worth it if you can beat your best score or design a presentation that much faster. And you never have to dig around in a panic for a couple batteries.

It’s always good to have a corded mouse on hand when your computer has serious problems or you’re building a system. A corded mouse will always work, while a wireless mouse only works once drivers have been installed – which in some cases is impossible.

Laptop Mice

These “mini mice” are smaller in stature but just as powerful as standard mice. Their size makes them portable and easier to use in small spaces like on airplane tray tables. Some are wireless, while others sport retractable cords.

Tablets

A whole new approach to “input devices”, tablets are flat surfaces on which you write, draw and point with a pen-like mouse. They have “touch rings” for scrolling and zooming. With many different levels of pressure sensitivity and programmable switches on the pen, tablets are all about comfort and convenience. Some come with a battery-free compatible mouse and different pen tips for artistic ease. Tablets provide a whole new level of power over your computer, but take some effort to get used to.

Trackballs

Modern trackballs stay in place while you manipulate a large rolling ball with your thumb and forefinger. Control buttons and a tilt wheel provide all the features of other mouse styles. These mice are heavier than other mice, so if you’re in the habit of picking up your mouse off the mouse pad, you’ll find these to be awkward. Keep in Mind

• Laser vs. optical – mice that use laser technology are going to be more precise than optical or LED technology

• Weight – a sleek-looking mouse may become a burden if it’s too heavy for whizzing about

• Mouse pads – hard plastic mouse pads, or those with pictures, can interfere with mouse performance. Consider sacrificing style for a plain, soft, pliable mouse pad.

Before you buy your new best friend, consider that the mouse that works well for someone else may not work well for you. Take some time to consider how you use your current mouse, and what design will be most comfortable for you at the end of a long day of pointing and clicking.

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We're adding one more type of computer mouse, and it's the heated computer mouse.

Heated Computer Mouse

Is constructed of a durable plastic and designed using a 5V carbon fiber heating element. The best heated mice are therapeutic in nature and soothe tired hands and sore muscles. Infrared heat is a healing source of heat rays. The infrared heat penetrates the skin's layers and enters the muscle tissue. About 20-30 minutes of infrared heat treatment daily can create positive results for a person with hand pain. If you or someone you know complains about a cold mouse hand, a heated mouse is for you.

Trust Xpertclick MI-2520p USB Mini Optical Computer Mouse

2009-02-26T17:53:00.001-08:00

from Computer Mouse

Optical mouse is a widely used one because it is performs very faster than other computer mouse. The famous company Trust has come up with their new model of optical mouse named Trust Xpertclick MI-2520p USB Mini Optical Computer Mouse.

Features
Trust Xpertclick MI-2520p Computer Mouse includes 3 buttons in it, which suits to both of your hands. This model has a compact design making it very attractive and the power consumption of this unit is very low as well. For comfortable grip this device has a rubber layer at the top. The mouse is suitable for USB connections. Maximum movement resolution of the unit is 800 dpi

Movement detection technology used in this mouse is optical movement detection technology which makes the movement very faster. Connectivity technology used in this is wired. Cables included with the product are 1 x USB cable. Supported Os with the device is Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP. This model includes a scrolling wheel that makes the movement faster.

Dimensions of this Trust mouse include a width of 5.7cm, a depth of 9.7cm and a height of 3.4cm. Warranty given by the company to this outstanding mouse is a limited period of 2 years.

Wooden computer mouse lends classy touch of nature

2009-02-26T17:45:00.001-08:00

By J Mark Lytle

Pricey, but better than those wood-look mice made with sticky-back plastic. Modern life getting you down? Tired of endless bad news on telly. Then why not add an old-fashioned touch to your life with an all-natural computer mouse.

Well, monoDO, the Japanese company behind the Play Mouse says it's all natural, but we suspect the innards may owe a little to modern engineering. Still, replacing that nasty plastic shell with real wood is a start.

Walnut topping. The ¥9,800 (£57) Play Mouse is currently available only in Japan and comes in a choice of maple or walnut. Maker monoDO says it enlisted the help of a band of master carpenters to make the mouse, but we just wish they'd stuck to plywood and made the thing a hefty chunk cheaper.

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I wonder if a wooden computer mouse is capable of being designed to heat. The heated computer mice are all molded plastics. Although it's nice looking, I don't think the wooden mouse is a practical gadget. It's very expensive and does not look very comfortable to hold.

Microsoft Arc Computer Mouse Review

2009-02-26T17:38:00.000-08:00

from Digit Geek & Dooby Brain

Don’t go by its looks, the Microsoft Arc Mouse is a fully functional mouse which isn’t just supposed to sit on your mouse pad looking pretty, but is also very comfortable and ergonomic. Normally, one doesn’t associate style with computer mouses and the Arc Mouse is set to change that. It is priced a bit higher than most mouses, but then style comes at a price. It can be folded into a mini mouse or used in the normal way, it impresses either way.

The back portion of the Arc mouse folds in to make the entire device as compact as possible so that you can stuff it into your bag or laptop case without taking up too much space. When the back portion of the mouse is extended, the center of the mouse becomes elevated with a hollow space that lifts the hand into a comfortable sitting position.

Microsoft Arc Mouse Specs:

Dimensions: 4.4 x 2.3 x 1.4 inches
Weight: 3.1 ounces
OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7, Mac OS X, Linux
Connectivity: USB 2.0
Battery: 2 AAA / 6 months
Price: $50
Review:

The Microsoft Arc Mouse sports a superb design, it is very stylish and slim. It is available in black and burgundy and looks very classy. It is very light and feels nice to use. The unusual form factor actually improves your productivity, you will get used to it pretty soon. You can also fold the mouse to 60% of its size and convert it into a regular laptop mini mouse. It has a range of about 30 feet with the 2.4 GHz wireless USB transmitter. When not in use, you can plug in the receiver inside the mouse to save battery life.

It has a normal scroll wheel nestled between the two buttons. It is powered by 2 AAA battery which comes with a status LED which indicates when the battery is low by glowing red. The batteries should last for about 6 months. When used with Windows Vista, you can install the Microsoft IntelliPoint software to make it work with Flip 3D.

The Arc Mouse is a laser optical mouse and hence is much more accurate than regular LED optical mouses. It works on almost all surfaces and has just the right amount of sensitivity. It is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

Pros:
Nice Design
Foldable
Superb Performance

Cons:
Expensive

If Disney has its way, Mickey Mouse will be more interactive

2009-02-26T17:37:00.001-08:00

By David Templeton, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mickey Mouse and his buddies may become more animated and interactive in the future because of a new Disney association with Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University, where the world's favorite rodent and his ilk will be the subjects of animathol, robotics and other technologies for the Disney film, resort and entertainment empire.

Ed Catmull, president of Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, announced formation of two laboratories this week during his keynote address at SIGGRAPH 2008, the world's largest computer graphics conference ends Friday in Los Angeles.

Disney also will open a lab at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, known as ETH Zurich. Both universities will help foster new technologies for Disney's Parks & Resorts Division, Disney Media Networks, ESPN, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Disney Interactive Media Group and Pixar.

"Creating the next generation of sophisticated technologies requires long-term vision and collaboration with world-class innovators," Catmull said, noting that the labs will strengthen Disney's commitment to research and development.

Jessica Hodgins, a Carnegie Mellon professor of computer science and robotics and newly named director of Disney research, Pittsburgh, said the first goal is to create ways for robots and virtual characters to interact with people.

"We'll be looking for ways to sense what a person is doing or thinking so that the character can respond appropriately," she said. "Whether the character is a robot or a virtual creation, the interaction issues are the same. We need to figure out what sensors to build and how to interpret and respond to human behavior."

Under the five-year contract, Disney will provide Carnegie Mellon with funding for a director and as many as eight researchers. Most projects also will involve faculty and students, with lab staff encouraged to teach university classes.

Carnegie Mellon stands out with its expertise in computing, robotics, human interaction and entertainment, said Joe Marks, vice president for research and development for Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation.

"CMU is No. 1 in the world, and that was obvious to Disney," he said, noting that advances in computer technology led to creation of Pixar and its documented success with computer graphics and animation in such films as "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille."

Developing a relationship with Carnegie Mellon represents Disney's attempt to create "the perfect collaboration of industry, academics, art and science," Marks said.

One goal is "to make a park experience that is more interactive and responsive" to people.

Marks said the company will provide guidelines and goals, but also adopt a "bubble-up philosophy" to allow researchers to work on ideas that show promise.

"That's part of the magic of it," he said. "The principal investigators are world-class people who develop their own research."

— Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service

How Computer Mice Work

2009-02-26T17:32:00.000-08:00

The first computer mouse

The Computer Mouse Inventor, Douglas Englebart

from HowStuffWorks

Mice first broke onto the public stage with the introduction of the Apple Macintosh in 1984, and since then they have helped to completely redefine the way we use computers. Every day of your computing life, you reach out for your mouse whenever you want to move your cursor or activate something. Your mouse senses your motion and your clicks and sends them to the computer so it can respond appropriately.

Inflatable Computer Mouse - Warm Air Balloon?

2009-02-26T17:21:00.000-08:00

Jelly click _ mouse for laptop
from portfolio, D E S I G N O D O U B T

Portablity is very important for a laptop mouse. Emphasis on portablity results in decrease of the usability and vice versa. 'Jelly click' is a flat type portable mouse that can be used by being inflated satisfying both portability and usability of a laptop mouse. When deflated the user can fold it up for a convenient portability and when inflated and in use a feeling as if you were tou-ching a soft jelly or even a balloon can be felt.

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Filled with warm air, I wonder how long the inflated computer mouse stays firm enough to work? Certainly would not want to have to interupt my day constantly filling the computer mouse with more warm air!

How to use computer mouse

2009-02-26T17:18:00.000-08:00

by RAVINDERJEET SINGH

Learn how to hold the computer mouse: Hold the sides of the mouse with your thumb on one side and ring finger or pinkie, which ever feels more comfortable to you, on the other side. Your index finger goes on the left button and your middle finger on the right button. (Some computer mice only have one button, some have several, and some have a wheel which you can use your middle finger to depress the wheel then turn it up or down to scroll pages very quickly or slow depending on how quickly you turn the wheel. Personally I love the wheel and would not have a mouse without it!) When you are told to 'click' use the button under your index finger, or the left button.

Learn how to move the computer mouse: Slowly slide the mouse around on the mouse pad. See what happens to the arrow on the screen as you slide it around.

Do you need a mouse pad: You should have a mouse pad under your mouse, (although the new optic mice do not require one). You will have an array of choices when purchasing a mouse pad; find the one that is comfortable for you. Rest your hand on the mouse pad or desk and move it slowly, there is no need to lift the mouse off the mouse pad unless you run out of room, then you just lift it up and reposition where needed. You don't need to move the mouse to the left or right, simply slide it left or right with the buttons still facing away from you.

What does clicking do: Clicking sends a command to the computer. To click, gently press and release the left computer mouse button. Be careful not to move the mouse while you are clicking, if you accidentally do simply slide the mouse back to where you want to click and try again. Try to keep you hand relaxed on the mouse as you press and release without lifting your finger completely off the button.

You are Done - Great job! That is all you need to know to start using your computer and that mouse. Keep working on it and before you know it, it will feel like second nature to you and you will not even have to think about what you are doing.

How To Choose a Computer Mouse

2009-02-26T17:15:00.000-08:00

from Computer Info Blogspot

Tracking Technologies

Mechanical mice - Mechanical mice were the first ones used on computers, and can still be found for sale, despite the advances of tracking technologies. These mice feature a hard ball on the underside that rolls as the mouse is moved, and rollers inside the mouse allow the physical motion to be translated to the pointer on the screen. Optical mice - Optical mice replace the whole ball/roller assembly of mechanical mice with a beam of a light and an optical sensor. Optical mice have several advantages over mechanical mice. Although mice generally aren’t heavy, the elimination of the ball and roller mechanism allows an optical mouse to be much lighter than a comparable mechanical mouse. A clean desktop is generally good enough, but those looking to take the precision of optical mice to the highest level may opt for a performance “mousing surface”. Laser mice - Laser technology is the latest and greatest in computer mice tracking, and takes the advantages of optical to a new level.

Most of the attributes of a laser mouse have been described in the optical mouse section, except for one. The Logitech MX1000 laser mouse may be the mouse for you if you are looking for extreme precision. PS2 - PS2 mice were the standard for a long time, as all motherboards provided two PS2 ports for connecting a keyboard and a mouse. It seems that just about any mouse now uses USB to connect, whether it is a wired mouse, or any variety of wireless mice that we are about to look at.

Wireless Connection Technologies

This generic wireless mouse operates on the 27MHz frequency and the mouse itself is powered by AAA batteries which are not included. The A4Tech ND-30 RFID wireless mouse must be used with the included mouse pad in order to function, but there are no batteries in the mouse, and no cords on the mouse to get in the way. Features Buttons – Most mice (except for a Macintoch’s) include at least two buttons.

Computer mouse - A song & animations

2009-02-26T17:07:00.000-08:00

from LOVING ENGLISH

Look at the picture on this page. Do you know the words for the things in the picture? Where is the mouse? And the mouse mat? And the keyboard? And the screen? And the speaker? Use a dictionary if you need help!

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MY COMPUTER MOUSE

Here is the first part of the song.

I’ve got a mouse
I play with every day
He runs across the mat
And his tail is long and grey
He doesn’t like cheese
He likes playing games
He’s not afraid of cats
He hasn’t got a name

He’s my computer mouse
He’s my double click, single click
Run around the mat computer mouse
Left click, right click, double click. OK!

Song and lyrics by Andy Henley/Tym King
Animation by Cambridge English Online Ltd

Computer Mouse - Heated, Chilled or On the Rocks!

2009-02-26T17:05:00.000-08:00

from Computer Mouse

It is difficult to imagine the functioning of a computer without the use of a mouse. With a mouse all the functions can be coordinated well and results in better output. Belkin PS/2 F8E812 Computer Mouse is an efficient unit that brings in the true performance of an efficient mouse. Perfect grip is offered with its compact design and one can use it better for enhanced operation.

The simple tool controls the overall functioning off the computer. Selection, navigation and browsing seem to a simple activity with this unit. PC is the supported platform included with cable as its connectivity. User friendly interfacing is made possible with operating systems like Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows 98. Since the unit is wired you can use the unit more effectively. This unit is compatible with PS2.

Continuous and unhindered operation is made possible by this Belkin computer mouse. The efficiency of the functions of the computer is depended upon the powerful operation of this unit. Smooth movement allows the user to handle the unit properly. Belkin PS/2 F8E812 Wired Computer Mouse redefines the overall performance of the computer. Give your computer system a perfect company with this unit.

Choosing an Ergonomic Mouse That is Right for You

2009-02-26T16:55:00.000-08:00

author: Rebecca Beckett

Choosing the right ergonomic equipment for your office space can make a world of difference. It might mean coming home feeling less physically tired or stressed because your body will feel so much better. There are many different types of ergonomic mice in the world today. Several examples include the finger mouse, the wireless mouse or the mouse pen. Here are a couple tips that you should follow when looking for that perfect ergonomic mouse for you.

Hand Position Consider the position your hand is in when it is on the mouse. Make sure it feels comfortable and allows your hand to remain in a natural position. When standing, your hand should fall at an angle. Many ergonomic mice may have an angled surface to imitate a natural position.

Rest your Wrist If you don’t have one already, make sure your mouse has a wrist rest. It should be connected to the mouse pad so that it remains stationary and allows you to completely rest your wrist. Generally you will find these rests made out of a gel or flexible type of material to provide ultimate comfort. And actually, it should be your palm resting on the rest and not your actual wrist.

While these two ideas may seem common and simple, they need to be used more in the workplace. Employers need to provide their employees with the necessary equipment. Let’s face it – we use our mouse so frequently – it is an obviously essential piece of office equipment. This is why it is one of the hottest selling items in the computer market today.

One of the main ways that the mouse has changed over the years is that developers have created the infrared movement sensor. This has allowed the mouse to become more ergonomic and has eliminated the need for the roller ball. Next, they made it wireless. No more wrists jerking to loosen up those tangled cords. And, you must admit, it’s nice not having to clean out that roller ball when it gets clogged.

Okay, so you’ve shopped around and have chosen your new ergonomic mouse. You’ve positioned it on your desk just right with the wrist rest. Even with the top of the line ergonomic mouse, ergonomic experts still say that using keyboard shortcuts whenever possible is still much better for you and probably faster in the long run too. Even though you may now have the best ergonomic mouse – don’t forget about the other things too. Make sure you have a good chair and that you are sitting up straight in it. Consider a footrest. Why not try out an ergonomic keyboard. Think about a glare filter on your computer screen to help with those headaches. And above all else – take a break! Rest your wrists, your eyes, your back and your head. Take a deep breath and stretch.

One thing is certain: we spend a lot of time at our desks. It is essential that we create the perfect ergonomic workspace. From the office chair we sit in all day to the keyboard we type each e-mail on – it’s all essential. However, don’t forget that small piece of office equipment it is so easy to overlook: The ergonomic mouse.

Analyst Predicts Computer Mouse Obsolete in Five Years

2009-02-26T16:45:00.000-08:00

Douglas Engelbart invented the Computer Mouse 40 years ago.

by Donald Melanson from Switched

As you may have noticed, we're not ones to put much stock in analysts' predictions, especially when they involve the demise of something as entrenched as the mouse in as little as five years. Still, that's the limb Gartner analyst Steve Prentice has walked out on, sort of.

While he first qualifies things a bit by saying that the mouse "works fine in the desktop environment but for home entertainment or working on a notebook it's over," he later seems to get considerably more definitive in stating that "the idea of a keyboard with a mouse as a control interface is the paradigm that I am talking about breaking down" (the keyboard, he says, is here to stay).

In place of the mouse, Prentice sees things like facial recognition systems, multi-touch, and even devices like OCZ's mind-reading Neural Interface Actuator taking over. Now, if you'll excuse us, we're going to start practicing thinking really hard so we don't get tripped up during the transition.

Douglas Engelbart today

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The computer mouse is 40 years old. I think it will be around for awhile, don't you? The touch screen technology works for hand held devices, but think about the strain it would create if we had to reach across a desk top to touch our big screen monitors!

An Ode to the Heated Computer Mouse circa 2004

2009-02-26T16:26:00.000-08:00

A Heated Computer Mouse
by Ed Matlack
Sunday, February 22, 2004

“A Heated Computer Mouse”

Technology has come so far today,
The things they can do go far,
Beyond what they actually can do or say,
So, with this in mind, why can they not,
Bring out a heated mouse, for our cold hands…

Yes, a heated mouse, would be a great thing,
We could feel warm all over, including our hand,
I find it is the only place I feel cold, even when I stand,
Short of wearing gloves, short of sitting the heater,
Right on the table in front of me,
How about this wonderful technology,
Giving us a heated mousie…

Computers can do everything else, almost,
They can even find & take pictures of a ghost,
So what is the problem with making the mouse warm,
I ask this of you out there in computer land,
Is this not a good idea or am I being bland…?

Stress and cold mouse hand heated relief

2009-02-26T15:37:00.001-08:00

Do your hands get cold because of stress? Or do cold hands cause stress? I think it's a two-way street when it comes to cold hands. There are number of causes. Emotional stress can cause your computer mouse hand to get cold. This is in part due to the medication taken to treat the stress. Hypertension, stess, anxiety and nervous tendancies may require certain medications. These medications can cause cold hands. If suffering from stress or tension is part of your everyday lifestyle, or if the medication you are taking to control these medical conditions causes your hands to become cold, the warmth created by an infrared heated mouse can provide relaxation and a soothing work experience.

Warmth for Raynaud's Disease sufferers. There's no known cure for the phenomenon known as Raynaud's Disease, but there are ways to help the Raynaud's sufferer be more comfortable. A warm, heated mouse helps create a comfortable mouse hand experience for a person with cold hands. Most Raynaud's sufferers report cold hands, feet and extremeties due to spasms which cause blood vessels to tighten and close. The Raynaud's attacks can be brought on by a number of things, including the onset of cold weather, a drop in temperature and emotional or mental stress.

ValueRays Infrared Heated Computer Mouse

2009-02-26T15:29:00.000-08:00

The ValueRays Infrared Heated Computer Mouse is made using a carbon fiber heating element. Carbon fibers create infrared heat. Infrared heat is a healing source of warmth for cold hands and it has a detoxifying effect on the blood. We accumulate toxins in the air we breathe and the food we eat.

Smoking and the use of nicotine add toxins to our system and can cause cold hands. Infrared heat helps to remove the toxins in the blood cells picked up through smoking and through other environmental activities, even in some of the foods we eat and the air we breathe. An infrared heated mouse when used for 20-30 minutes daily can help rid the body of these unwanted toxins.

Humans pick up toxic by-products in the food we eat and the air we breathe. We also pick up toxins in medications and by handling certain materials. The toxins accumulate in our blood and go undetected until we become ill. Infrared heat helps to remove these toxins from our blood by effectively ridding the body of unwanted, harmful environmental toxins and inhibiting bacterial growth from these toxic substances.

Visit ValueRays.com for more details about the healing effects of infrared heated computer gadgets.

Certain medications cause cold computer hand

2009-02-26T15:23:00.000-08:00

Some medications decrease the flow of blood to the extremities causing cold hands and a cold mouse hand and mouse hand fingers. Your hands feel cold in normal room temperatures due to some medications. A warm mouse will help compensate for the decrease in blood flow and the infrared heat will actually increase blood flow through the blood vessels which decrease the chances of poor circulation.

There are a variety of medical conditions people deal with daily which have cold hand symptoms and side effects. These people could benefit from using a heated computer mouse. Some of the medical conditions include: Raynaud's disease, low thyroid levels, anemia, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis and many other medical conditions can produce cold hands. Sometimes these conditions make your entire body feel chilled and cold. An infrared heated mouse can keep you feeling comfortable even when others don't feel cold.

Air conditioned rooms call for a warm heated mouse

2009-02-26T15:21:00.000-08:00

People associate heated computer gadgets with the winter, but they forget about the rest of us who live in the desert heat of scorching temperatures most of the year. We survive in cranked up air conditioned rooms with cold air circulated by ceiling fans. For those of us who suffer with a cold mouse hand, a warm computer mouse feels good all year. During the winter when temperatures drop, the heated mouse delivers a cost-efficient heat source to your hand and body. In the summer, when air-conditioning is used to cool a room or office space, the heated computer mouse takes the cold edge off your cold mouse hand.

Heated Mouse for OT Interventions

2009-02-26T15:10:00.001-08:00

There's nothing that feels better for an injured hand than a heated computer mouse. Well, maybe a heated mouse, a heated mouse pad and a mouse hand warmer blanket would feel the best, but when your hand hurts, the healing infrared heat rays soothe the pain and make it easier to work.

Hand injury can prevent a person from working. That's when an Occupational Therapist intervenes and provides healing recommendations and procedures. Many work-related hand injuries are computer related. One of the most common is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapists report an increase of hand injuries due to the increased amount of computer use. The importance of ergonomics is at an all-time high. The use of healthy computer gadgets will assist in creating a productive and healing work environment. The infrared heated computer mouse assists a worker's rehabilitation after hand injury during and ongoing throughout the rehabilitative, healing process.

Cold mouse hand responds to heat

2009-02-26T15:05:00.000-08:00

A cold mouse hand is not uncommon. If you experience a cold mouse hand a heated mouse is right for you. The low 5 volt infrared carbon fiber heating element is very safe for use at home or at work. Plug the USB cord into the USB port when using the heated mouse and turn it "off" when the heat is not needed. A heated, warm computer mouse produces relief or prevention of the ill effects of medical conditions related to cold hands and computer use. Some of these items include, and are not limited to Muscular & Joint Hand Pain, Stiffness, Stress, Carpal Tunnel, Arthritis, Poor Circulation, Raynaud's Disease and Diabetes.

Valuable infrared heat rays warm computer mouse hand fast!

2009-02-26T14:59:00.000-08:00

When purchasing a new product, an educated consumer is the best buyer. That's why IGMproducts.com created a Learning Center filled with information about the heated computer mouse. The USB connected warming mouse is an ideal addition to your computer gadget collection. If you, or someone you know, suffers with cold hands or a cold mouse hand, this product is ideal. Alone the heated mouse serves a purpose, and when combined and used along with our other ValueRays heated computer gadget products, the perfect mouse hand environment is created. IGMproducts.com is an authorized reseller of ValueRays heated gadgets.

Cold mouse hand heated relief

2009-02-23T18:46:00.000-08:00

ValueRays heated mouse available at IGMproducts.com

When your mouse hand starts to hurt, when your thumb feels the pain from working all day at the computer . . . there's relief! A heated mouse creates a soothing experience for your mouse hand. If your hand is cold, it's now warm. If you hand hurts, there's relief from the healing heat. ValueRays heated computer mouse uses a carbon fiber to generate infrared heat to the mouse hand. The deep penetrating infrared heat rays are healing and soothing. Research shows 20-30 minutes of infrared heat daily produces healing effects. It actually cleans the blood of toxins and make blood flow more easily in hands with poor circulation. If you suffer with cold hands or painful mouse hand, click here to read more details about the healing effects of an infrared heated computer mouse.

Cold snap means misery for Raynaud's Syndrome sufferers

2009-02-20T13:45:00.000-08:00

We specialize in heated mouse & heated mouse pad for computer users. Infrared heated computer devices help relieve the pain experienced by a cold mouse hand. Visit us today.

By Laura Coventry

As we struggle to cope with the UK's coldest winter in 13 years, spare a thought for the 800,000 Raynaud's sufferers in Scotland who experience crippling pain in their hands and feet in chilly weather. Most youngsters cannot wait to play outside after a snowfall, but Glasgow mum Mehrin Arshed is unable to venture out with her 13- month-old daughter Khadijah. That's because 29-year-old Mehrin suffers from Raynaud's, the debilitating condition which causes her hands and feet to go blue and brings constant pain and discomfort.

This suffering intensifies during a cold snap.

Fortunately, Mehrin comes from a large family (she is the second oldest of seven siblings), so little Khadijah does not miss out on enjoying the snow. The full-time mum, who is originally from Dumbarton, said: "I want her to have as normal a life as possible. All my sisters are very helpful and if I can't go out, they take Khadijah out in the snow. She doesn't miss out, but I do.

"It's horrific, the pain in my hands and feet and joints is absolutely unbearable.

"If I go outside, I am confined to my bed for the next two days. No matter how well you try to wrap up, it doesn't help.

"I try to lead as normal a life as possible and not to let Raynaud's restrict my life, but if I do certain things there's always consequences afterwards. My joints will flare up and I will have sore hands and feet."

Mehrin, who is married to Muqtadar Siraj, 29, believes she has been experiencing symptoms of Raynaud's - an incurable condition where blood is prevented from reaching the extremities of the body - for many years before diagnosis. But getting medics to take her illness seriously proved a tough challenge for the young mum.

She said: "I always had cold hands and cold feet, but my hands used to swell up and go blue a lot. I didn't know why.

"Doctors did not know what was wrong with me.

"I used to Google my symptoms on the internet then go to my doctor and say 'maybe I have got this'. I was called a hypochondriac, another doctor thought I was an attention-seeker. It was frustrating.

"I thought 'I am in too much pain for this to be in my head'.

"I knew something was wrong and I always kept trying to find out what it was. I would advise others to keep on at their doctor."

But it all came to a head in 2005 when Mehrin was hospitalised for seven days and was bed-ridden for a month. During that time she lost her appetite and her weight plummeted to five stone. This was related to an underlying condition, of which her cold hands/cold feet condition, Raynaud's, is a symptom. However, doctors still did not know what was exactly wrong with her. Finally she was diagnosed with lupus, a condition that is often difficult to detect. Lupus, which affects Mehrin's joints, is an autoimmune disease that causes antibodies to attack the sufferer's own body tissues instead of protecting them.

It was first suspected by Mehrin's beauty therapist, who discovered a rash on her face. She remembered, from a course she had studied, that this could be a symptom of lupus - and she was right. But just a few months later, Mehrin was back at the doctors insisting there was more to her cold hands and feet. That's when Raynaud's was also diagnosed.

Often Raynaud's is the first symptom of other underlying conditions such as scleroderma or lupus. Coincidentally, younger sister Shanaz, 22, is also a sufferer. Now Mehrin always wears thermal gloves - outdoors and indoors - and never leaves the house without her hot water bottle. Although her conditions are managed with a cocktail of steroids, painkillers and other drugs, and regularly swimming which helps soothe her pain, Mehrin is still in constant discomfort.

She added: "I suffer a crippling pain when I touch anything.

"Carrying heavy shopping bags can trigger a flare up in my hands.

Even turning on a tap, washing my face or clenching a fist is so painful.

"Nobody really understands the pain unless they go through it.

"During the winter months it's worse, all my joints are affected. I love hot weather. I was in Italy last year and it was amazing. I felt so normal for the week I was there.

"The only thing keeping me in Scotland is my family."

Battling lupus, Raynaud's and arthritis are not the only illnesses the mum-of-one has to contend with. She also suffers from the blood-clotting condition Hughes Syndrome, which was diagnosed after she sustained a blood clot in her left lung while pregnant with Khadijah in 2007. Because of the potentially-fatal threat to mother and baby, Khadijah was delivered four weeks early, weighing 5lb 7oz. Despite living with her health conditions, Mehrin remains upbeat and said: "The best advice I could give anyone is try to lead as normal a life as possible and don't let it get you down.

"I used to stay in my bed for days when my joints were too sore.

"It is difficult but the more you try not to let this health condition take over your life, the happier you will be."

Fiona Trotter, spokeswoman for Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association, said: "At this time of year, with freezing temperatures and snow on the ground, Raynaud's can be quite distressing for sufferers and should be taken very seriously.

"If you can imagine the pain when your fingers are trapped in acar door - this is the type of excruciating pain experienced on a day-to-day basis by people with Raynaud's."

Mehrin is speaking out about her experience with Raynaud's to mark Raynaud's Awareness Month (February 1-28). For a free information pack about Raynaud's and handy hints on keeping warm, call 0800 917 2494 or visit the website www.raynauds.org.uk For more details about lupus see www.uklupus.co.uk

'The pain is unbearable. If I go outside, I am confined to my bed for days'

Made in USA heated mouse hand warmer blanket

2009-02-19T14:50:00.000-08:00

Slide your heated mouse inside a Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch made in the USA! It's important to buy American made products these days. Shop Made in USA Forever for the Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch. A heated mouse generates infrared heat under this cozy blanket. The heat is insulated by the blanket fabric creating a perfect mouse hand environment. Click here for more details about the Mouse Hand Warmer Made in the USA.

The hand warmer mouse house giveaway at Everything Up Close Contest Blog!

2009-02-12T15:33:00.000-08:00

The contest runs from today through February 19, 2009. Click here, read the instructions and enter the contest to win a free Mouse Hand Warmer blanket from IGMproducts.com.

Cold mouse hand? Cover it with a fleece blanket. Slip your warming mouse and heated mouse pad inside the blanket pouch and you'll have the ultimate warm house for your mouse hand!

Everything Up Close heated computer mouse giveaway

2009-02-11T14:22:00.000-08:00

Every wonder how people keep their mouse hands warm? Well, they use a Mouse Hand Warmer. It's a blanket and a pouch to cover your hand so it's not exposed to cold air. So, if you have a cold mouse hand, head over to Everything Up Close for this freebie giveaway event.

Heated mouse: Do it for your mouse hand

2009-02-11T02:13:00.001-08:00

Warm your hand with a heated computer mouse

2009-02-09T19:51:00.000-08:00

My hands are cold all the time. Seems as though as soon as the temperatures drop, my hands stay cold until Summer hits again. So, a heated computer mouse really sounds like a good idea. The ValueRays heated mouse is a plug and play USB gadget. No muss, no fuss. Within ten minutes the mouse heats to about 104 degrees Fahrenheit. I use the heated mouse inside IGMproducts' Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch. The fleece blanket insulates the heat and the inside of the pouch stays warm while I work. I love it! If you suffer from cold hands, a frigid mouse hand, carpal tunnel, poor circulation or arthritis, the infrared heated mouse is perfect for your hand. Infrared heat heals! It relieves pain. As I said, "I love it!"

Heated under the covers! A designer mouse house

2009-02-08T20:41:00.000-08:00

Slip a ValueRays Heated Mouse inside a fleece blanket Mouse Hand Warmer and you have a designer mouse house. It's the perfect mouse hand environment. The heated mouse produces infrared heat. Infrared heat has soothing, healing effects penetrating through the skin's layers deep into the muscle tissue. If your hands are stressed, tense or cold, try the ValueRays Heated Mouse inside the fleece Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch. You'll be glad you did!

Click here for more information.

Is there a warm mouse in the house?

2009-02-08T20:21:00.000-08:00

Just plug and play. Wait ten minutes and feel the soothing warmth under the covers! Yes, slip this warm heated computer mouse inside the Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch and it feels like heaven. No more cold computer hand! Give that mouse hand a break from the frigid winter temps.

If you suffer from arthritis, Raynaud's, poor circulation, carpal tunnel, or any hand ailment, the ValueRays heated warm mouse is for you! Grab a few! Mom deserves some relief, and so does Grand Ma!

Click here for more details.

Techie gray and blank heated mouse from ValueRays

2009-02-07T18:16:00.000-08:00

Take a look at this streamlined, gray and black ergonomic mouse from ValueRays. It looks like an ordinary mouse.... until you plug it in. The USB mouse is heated. It's a warm mouse that soothes tired muscles by relaxing the many layers of tissue with deep penetrating infrared heat.

The warm mouse is available online at IGMproducts.com. Click here for more details.

The ultimate cold mouse hand environment

2009-02-07T17:59:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a warm spot in the house or office to spend your computer time, look no further. IGMproducts.com has the answer! The ultimate mouse hand environment consists of a warm mouse hand warmer blanket pouch, an USB heated warm mouse and an USB heated warm mouse pad. Together, the three items generate enough heat to keep your mouse hand comfortably warm.

For more details, visit ValueRays or IGMproducts.

Warm Mouse for the Hand Warmer House

2009-02-07T17:43:00.000-08:00

The mouse house hand warmer is a cozy blanket pouch to hold your favorite warm mouse and warm mouse pad. The three items together create the warmest mouse hand environment. The heat generated by the ValueRays Warm Mouse is captured under a cozy fleece blanket. It's like crawling under the covers of an electric blanket on a cold winter's night.

The ValueRays infrared heated mouse is therapuetic. Infrared heat heals. It relaxes stress and tension in the muscles of your hand. Only 20-30 minutes daily is known to fix hand pain. It certainly relieve cold mouse hand.

For more details, click here.

Heated Mouse: Hot under the covers!

2009-02-07T13:29:00.001-08:00

The Heated Mouse blog is all about keeping your mouse hand warm. Many of us suffer with cold hands. We may have a diagnosed illness with cold hands, or we may just be "thin-blooded" and get chills easily as soon as temperatures drop. Regardless of our situation, there's relief for computer users who sit and shiver all day at work. Whether we sit under a ceiling fan in an air-conditioned office, in a warehouse or in a drafty office, this blog is for you! Keep warm while you work. Heated Mouse blog is about everthing that keeps your hands and fingers toasty. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Enter to Win! Grammy Janet's Place - Mouse Hand Warmer

2009-01-28T13:11:00.000-08:00

Mouse Hand Warmer - Designer Mouse House

The Perfect Mouse Hand Environment

Join the fun at Grammy Janet's Place today through February 6, 2009 and enter to win a free Mouse Hand Warmer. It's a house for your mouse! A warm fleece blanket!

Click Here to join the fun!

Giveaway at Grammy Janet's Place NOW!

2009-01-28T13:07:00.000-08:00

Grammy Janet's Place is sponsoring a Mouse Hand Warmer free giveaway today through February 6, 2009. Click here to enter and read instructions.

Tear Away Planner Mousepad

2008-11-06T11:54:00.000-08:00

From: USB Toys
Posted by: USBgeek on Nov 6th, 2008 Filed under: Mouse Pad, Products

We all know it where did you write down that appointment where did you leave your notes?

Now there is a simple and useful solution and it lives right under you mouse. A Tear away planner mousepad that let you plan 5 days easily in the top collums and leaves 3 boxes in the bottom saying Weekend, next week and Snowball in Hell. So you see this is not just a perfect place for you mouse to live on this is also a great place to keep your notes organized and on the end of the week you just tear it of and trow it in the paper recycling.

You see you never want another mousepad again this baby is gone save your world. The Mousepad comes with 60 pages and that means that it easily gets your through the year.

Go order your Tear Away Planner Mousepad and do not forget to help your friend to find one to so that all of our lives will be so much better organized.

Ezine Articles - Chronic Cold Mouse Hand

2008-11-01T18:39:00.000-07:00

Chronic Cold Hand Sign of Overworked Mouse Hand

There's much talk on the Internet these days about a cold mouse hand. It's a chronic condition, there's little medical knowledge about it, and there are products available to help relieve the cold hand pain. For many years, I sat at a computer formatting images in Photoshop. I owned and operated an ecommerce site and was too busy to actually do something to address the real problem. There were deadlines to meet, work to be completed, and frankly, suffering with the pain of a cold hand was not my top priority. Click Here to continue reading.....

Cold hand rantings from every angle

2008-10-23T16:15:00.000-07:00

Photo Courtesy of DeviantArt.com

COLD HANDS
By LISA BEYER/JERUSALEM

For one man it was a giant leap. For the peace process, not quite a small step. Before his election as Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu had sworn he would never deign to meet Yasser Arafat, a man he considered little more than a terrorist. Last week, however, Netanyahu was finally nudged into a handshake with the Palestinian leader. It was an enormous psychological hurdle for the Israeli leader. His Palestinian partners, though, felt as if they were beginning a relationship from scratch.

Denials notwithstanding, Netanyahu had plainly been pressured into the summit. In his first three months in office he had assiduously shunned Arafat and frozen plans to expand Palestinian self-rule, as promised in previously signed accords. Then Israeli intelligence agencies began warning that as a result, Arafat was fast losing standing among his people and that instability, perhaps violence, might follow. Finally, Israel's dovish President, Ezer Weizman, threatened publicly that if Netanyahu would not meet Arafat, he would. Netanyahu agreed to a summit.

The summit produced no breakthroughs on the next steps of interim Palestinian self-rule: an Israeli redeployment in Hebron, the last major Palestinian city still under full occupation, plus further withdrawals in the West Bank. To Palestinian dismay, Netanyahu insisted on reopening the Hebron agreement already completed by the previous Labor government. And while Netanyahu said last week that he may eventually be prepared to start discussions on the final status of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, those negotiations had already begun under Labor. Publicly, Arafat's aides praised last week's summit, but privately they expressed reservations. Said one: "We are not satisfied, and we are not hopeful."

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Cold hands, bright snow, dead batteries: challenges of cold-weather photography
by Find Articles

Snow may work white magic on the landscape, but it works black magic on photographs-and photographers. Few situations are as hard on you and your camera, or as tricky for your light meter.

The following tips can help you make photographing in snow easier and more effective, especially if you use a 35mm camera with adjustable settings.

Your equipment: avoid the big chill

If your camera depends on batteries for power, watch out. Cells are usually the first things to fail in the cold. Read your manual to learn what happens when your camera's batteries die. Some models quit altogether; other types with variable shutter speeds default to a single, fixed speed (usually 1/60 or 1/125 second).

If your camera switches to an unchangeable speed, you can still shoot if you can manually set the F-stop. To determine the correct exposure, use a handheld light meter or consult the printed guidelines that come with your film.

The best defense: keep batteries warm. Zip your camera inside your jacket between pictures. Or stow it in a camera bag. Tuck a hand warmer in the bag, too, being sure it doesn't touch the camera or acccssories. Check it often to make sure it isn't scorching your bag. Warmers, about $3 at sporting goods stores, can last several hours at a time.

And always carry spare batteries, stored in a warm, dry, inside pocket. Cut down condensation

Moisture can harm electronic and metal parts, especially if droplets freeze. Outdoors, try not to breathe on your camera; it causes condensation. Keep your camera in its case or bag when not in use; breathe away from it when shooting.

When you come in from the cold, you may see droplets forming on your gear. Beforeheading in, put all gear in your camera bag and close it up. The air inside will warm slowly, reducing or eliminating condensation. If you use your camera before it warms up, wipe off drops as they form. If getting into a car, stow gear in the unheated trunk.

Fend off frozen fingers

To set exposures and focus in cold weather, your fingers need to be both warm and nimble. Thin polypropylene gloves (about $8) or convertible wool mittens ($15, shown at middle right) afford a measure of both. Look for them in sporting goods stores and mountaineering .shops. You can try fingerless wool gloves ($9), though they don't offer as much protection. Don't let your camera go snow-blind Most light meters are averaging meters: they collect all the light in a scene, then give the proper exposure for the middle shades. In most situations, this means white comes out white, black looks black. But in a snow scene, the overabundance of white skews the averaee. Your camera doesn't let in enough light, and you end up with pictures of gray snow and dark faces. How you compensate for all that white depends on what kind of gear you use:

Automatic cameras. Some automatic cameras let you lock in an exposure. Move in close for a reading that measures your subject no snow lock that exposure in, then back up and shoot. For landscapes, lock in a reading on a relatively snowless part of the scene, then shoot.

If you can't manually override your camera's automatic settings, divide your film's ASA (ISO) number by four. Set your camera's ASA to that number. For ASA 400 film, for example, set your camera's meter to ASA 100. Note: If you decide to photograph a snowless situation on the same roll, remember to set the ASA back to 400.

Manual cameras. Take a close-up reading of your subject; that's your exposure.

If you can't lock in exposure or override the ASA (some cameras fix the ASA per a code on the film), include as little sunlit snow in your pictures as possible.

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Cold Hands?
by Nick Quarrier MHS PT OCS

Do you have cold hands much of the time? Especially before a performance? And even if the room is hot? If yes, you may be interested in this information.

Cold hands are a sign of an overactive autonomic nervous system. More specifically, the signs of an overactive sympathetic nervous system. Our emotional and physiological self are controlled by the autonomic nervous system - a system that increases and decreases our heart rate, breathing rate, etc. One group of nerves "speeds" us up and one group of nerves "slows" us down. These groups are known as the sympathetic nerves and parasympathetic nerves. When the sympathetic nerves are fired (stimulated) the heart rate increases and blood is shunted from our hands, feet, and abdomen to our large muscle groups such as thighs and hips. Many muscles tense during this stimulation. This is a primitive reflex response which prepares us to flee from a threatening situation. (remember in high school biology the fight or flight response?) The parasympathetics, when stimulated, slows the heart rate down, causing rest, relaxation, and eventually sleep. During parasympathetic stimulation blood flows throughout the body and into the abdomenal organs (to help digestion, etc).

We live in a world that causes a domination of sympathetic nervous system stimulation. Every time we drive in an automobile, more than likely our sympathetics are fired and our muscles tense as we maneuver through a threatening environment. On the job stress stimulates the sympathetics, athletic performance stimulates the sympathetics, and musical performance stimulates the sympathetics. If you feel stressed out much of the time, more than likely your sympathetics are firing. This constant firing of sympathetics can bias the body's muscles into a continuous state of contraction or increased tension. This tension is easily noticed in a piano player practicing a difficult and demanding score and is evident by the shoulders elevating and being held rigidly. As the blood is shunted from the hands there is a reduced amount of nutrients and oxygen available to feed those muscles that are wroking so hard to play the notes! And thus there is no wonder why soreness in the hands and forearms may develop!

One important factor in preventing a music related injury or in recovering from an injury is to make sure the muscles doing all the work are well fed with nutrients and oxygen. The sympathetic nervous system must be controled. Yes, we need the sympathetics to excite us and assist in us in many of our activities. But we must not let them rule and dominate our bodies. How can we control them?

One of the most effective ways to reduce the sympathetic nervous system firing and to increase the parasympathetic nervous system (to relax us and circulate more blood to distal muscles) is to deep breath. We have always heard, "relax, calm down, take a few deep breaths!" This is sort of true but not totally. By deep breathing (diaphragmatic breathing) a greater quantity of oxygen enters our lungs. And as a greater quantity of oxygen is inhaled, the breathing rate naturally slows down. As the rate slows down carbon dioxide released in exhalation slows down and accumulates in the lungs and in our blood stream. (remember, oxygen is inhaled, carbon dioxide and oxygen is exhaled). Well, as carbon dioxide builds up in our blood a pH change occurs in the blood. As the pH changes the chemical nature of the blood stimulates the parasympathetics to fire! And the heart rate slows, blood flows back to the hands and feet, and relaxation occurs. It is that simple!!! But! It takes a minimum of 10 minutes of deep breathing to get the pH in the blood to change! That is why, "take a few deep breaths" doesn't work to relax us.

So to help warm the hands, reduce tension in the shoulders, help prevent injury, practice deep breathing throughout the day. Deep breath in the car on the way to work, while at the desk, preparing to perform, while watching TV, etc., etc......... It takes some practice, but is extremely rewarding!!!! and Warming!!

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Warmer Hands Naturally! Ten Easy Free Tips
from Sound Feelings

Ten easy free tips on how to increase hand warmth naturally, from Sound Feelings. We offer this free cold hands information as self-improvement remedies and secrets to help bad circulation, shallow breathing and stress. These symptoms are known factors of freezing cold hands. Instead of the typical coping techniques of mittens and gloves, unique solutions are suggested. These include physical therapy, nutritional supplements, relaxation and affirmations. Say goodbye to freezing hands! See also: poor circulation, cold hands therapies, cold hands treatments, cold fingers.

The following tips are intended for pianists but are applicable to anyone who has the problem of cold hands.

1 Keep Your Neck and Wrists Covered.

Primary blood vessels come close to the surface of the skin in the neck and wrists. If you keep these areas protected from the air, less heat will escape.

2 Avoid:

tight clothing, smoking, drafts, the wrong calcium supplements and margarine. Tight clothing restricts the blood flow into the extremities. Smoking, of course is known to clog arteries. Drafts affect people sensitive to cold much worse than others. Dolomite or “elemental calcium” can clog blood vessels. “Organic” calcium like bone meal or oyster shell does not do this. Margarine, contrary to popular belief, cannot be absorbed or digested easily into the body. As a result it tends to leave a residue in the arteries which can cause arteriosclerosis, resulting in poor circulation. Also, never eat “hydrogenated vegetable oil” which is the same thing as margarine!

3 Use Exercise or Physical Therapy.

Three exercise movements are helpful for cold hands. (A) While you are standing, rotate the shoulders forward, up and back in a circular motion for about 30 seconds. (B) Rotate the wrists in both directions for a total of 30 seconds. (C) Make a fist without digging the nails into your palm. (The final joint of your fingers is not bent.) Alternatively tense and relax the hands in this position for about 30 seconds.

4 Supplement Your Diet.

All of the following supplements are known to be helpful to improve circulation. Many of them complement one another because they work in different ways. You can find many of the items in health food stores: ginger, fennel, cayenne, potassium, niacin, iron, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, lecithin, Ginkgo Biloba, apple cider vinegar, distilled water, lemon juice in hot distilled water. (Lemon juice in hot distilled water will have an amazing effect on cleansing your liver which is the “heat producer” for your body.) Also if you’re trying to avoid meat for whatever reason, this could be contributing to the problem! Some people just need to eat meat once in a while. Don’t be fanatical. Please allow about 30 days to see if any dietary changes have helped the situation. Also, most people develop a lining of old “mucoid plaque” in their intestines. People who have cold hands tend to have more of this layer than others. The supplements that you want to absorb through your small intestine cannot be absorbed very well if you have this layer of old material. You will see a direct connection in your hand warmth and the removal of old mucoid plaque in your intestines. Here’s what you can do about it.

5 Remove Fear.

The most extreme fear response is called the “fight or flight syndrome.” This is when our adrenal glands produce adrenaline and our physical reactions change. These physical symptoms include cold, sweaty or shaky hands, rapid heart beat, shallow breathing, disorientation, misperception of time, upset stomach, dry mouth, memory lapse and others. This response is named for our reaction to a predator at our cave door during our supposed prehistoric days, to fight or to flee the danger. The adrenaline is nature’s way of giving us the extra quickness of mind and body to make a life or death decision very fast. The down side is that this leaves the body somewhat worn out and tense. Some sensitive people have a tendency to live their whole life in a quasi-fear state so that they are always walking around feeling anxious. As a result, they are constantly experiencing subtle aspects of the fight or flight symptoms, even though they are not conscious of any impending danger. It almost becomes a habit or an addiction. This person’s personality is what one might call a “fear personality.” The solution is to gradually lessen or remove the fear. There are many methods of reducing fear, including psychotherapy, hypnosis, affirmations or plain old willpower.

6 Breathe Deeper.

People with cold hands tend to breathe shallow. Be aware of your breath and occasionally practice deep breathing. Eventually this will become automatic so that you won’t have to think about it. Consider this: the more deeply you breathe, the more oxygen you bring into your system. This oxygen is transferred from the lungs into the bloodstream and it is responsible for the transfer of heat throughout the body. The more oxygen you receive, the warmer you will be.

7 Practice Affirmations.

Affirmations are a way to actually reprogram your subconscious mind. Believe it or not, saying “I have warm hands” to yourself can have a profound effect, if you do it right. First of all, create the statement so that it makes sense to you. (“My hands are warm, Heat comes from my hands, I embrace life with abandon, etc.”) Affirmations only work when you engage your emotions. You must be in a joyful state and you must believe it. If you have doubt or you are negative, it won’t work. Some people repeatedly say or write affirmations in the morning, evening, or at various times throughout the day. Because affirmations are a tool to create a new reality, do not get discouraged while you are currently playing out your previously-created reality. Allow for an overlap of realities with patience.

8 Reduce Stress.

Many people have a healthy stress response. After the stressful event, they move on. But most of us tend to develop cumulative stress that builds and builds. This cumulative stress affects each person differently. Every illness in the world can be attributed to stress. Sometimes the tension is felt literally in the muscles of the body which has a sympathetic influence on the blood vessels. In other words, they constrict over time. With stress reduction techniques, the blood vessels can dilate back to their correct size. There are many different methods of stress reduction. Do some research and find one that seems suitable to your lifestyle.

9 See A Chiropractor.

Although it may sound wierd to most people, consider going to a chiropractor. Even if you don’t have back pain, your spine may be out of alignment, which can affect the proper functioning of your liver and other internal organs, because the spinal cord provides the neural nourishment to each organ. Your liver, among other things, is kind of like the”heat producer” for the body. Think of watering your plants with a hose and the hose becomes kinked and the water won’t come out. That is what could be happening with your liver and it is not working right, as if someone turned off the switch. A chiropractor can detect this and set it right in one visit.

10 In the Meantime, Do Whatever is Necessary.

Until the above suggestions provide a more permanent solution to cold hands, you still should do what it takes to keep your hands warm. This could include the obvious gloves and mittens to the less obvious warming creams, glove warmers and other devices. Also, before you need to play the piano try immersing your hands and forearms into the sink filled with warm water for one minute.

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Simple Method Found To Warm Cold Hands
from NY Times

A simple and inexpensive method of training the body to change the way it reacts to cold has proven highly successful in curing victims of a little-known disease that cuts circulation to the hands in cold weather, according to a researcher for the Army.

Using hot water and an ice chest, victims of ailment, Raynaud's disease, can train their body to prevent a routine reaction that leads to restricted circulation to hands and feet as the body saves energy to cope with cold, Dr. Murray Hamlet of the Army's Research Institute of Environmental Medicine said last week.

The curtailment of blood flow is harmless to most people because the circulation will resume after about 10 minutes, Dr. Hamlet said. But Raynaud's victims do not regain circulation to their fingers, causing a painful condition that increases the risk of frostbite and in severe cases can force amputation, he said.

Raynaud's is primarily caused by cold but also can be brought on by emotional stress and by frequent use of vibrating machinery, such as jackhammers and chain saws. For victims whose conditions are prompted by cold, the treatment has proven virtually foolproof in eliminating the problem, Dr. Hamlet said. Condition's Cause Unknown

When the body is exposed to cold, the nervous system constricts blood flow to hands and feet to retain heat. When the temperature of the extremities reaches dangerously low levels, the nervous system in effect throws a switch that dilates blood vessels and restores full circulation, Dr. Hamlet said.

But Raynaud's sufferers do not regain circulation because blood vessels leading to their hands do not dilate as they should. Researchers have been unable to determine what causes the condition, Dr. Hamlet said.

It is unclear how many people have Raynaud's, which occurs predominantly among women, affecting perhaps as many as 10 percent of them, Dr. Hamlet said. Many victims are not aware they have the disease because they think their body's response to the cold is normal, he said.

A procedure originally devised a decade ago by an Army doctor at an laboratory in Alaska to treat the disease has been refined by reasearchers at the Army laboratories here and now is being used more and more by civilian physicians, Dr. Hamlet said. Warm and Cold Water

Three to six times a day, every other day, Raynaud's sufferers undergo a treatment in which they first sit indoors with their hands submerged in warm water and then are put in a cold environment, exposed to the cold except for their hands, which are submerged in an ice chest filled with warm water.

After 50 rounds of treatment, all of the 150 test subjects at the laboratories here were able to venture into the cold without losing circulation to their hands, he said.

''We just retrain those blood vessels to dilate rather than restrict in response to cold,'' Dr. Hamlet said. ''It works extremely well.'' He said the treatment may not work, however, for victims of Raynaud's who developed the disease as a result of other illnesses, such as high blood pressure, arterial disease, drug abuse and trauma.

Dr. David Trentham, medical director of rheumatology at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital, said the success rate of the treatment had not been shown independently of the Army data but that it appeared to work well.

''It's a very innovative and interesting approach and there is an abundance of evidence to indicate why it should work,'' he said. ''It hasn't been confirmed but I think that is largely because it is so new.''

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Cold Hands and Feet
from Care First Library

Chronic cold hands and feet most often are caused by circulatory problems associated with medical conditions. Cold hands and feet can affect men and women of any age, but they are somewhat more common among older adults.

In an older person, cold hands and feet can indicate hardening of the arteries. In a younger person, the condition might mean vasculitis, an inflammation of the blood vessels. When hardening of the arteries is the cause, physical exertion may bring on cold hands and feet, and rest may relieve the problem.

The most frequent but often misunderstood condition associated with cold hands and feet is a syndrome called Raynaud's phenomenon. Raynaud's is more common in women and may first appear between the ages of 20 and 50. Raynaud's may appear alone or be part of a more serious disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma or other types of vasculitis. About half of all people with Raynaud's have it alone, while others have Raynaud's as part of a more serious illness.

Raynaud's doesn't cause cold hands and feet, however; it is triggered by exposure to cold or stress. Exposure to cold causes blanching and pain in the extremities of individuals with with Raynaud’s.

People who suffer Raynaud's phenomenon are fine until they are exposed to very cold weather or place their hands or feet in cold water. Normally, your hands and feet will return to normal temperature within minutes after you leave the cold behind. But people with Raynaud's sometimes have cold hands and feet up to an hour after their exposure ends. They may experience cold, pain or a stinging sensation in their hands and feet. Their hands and feet may even appear abnormal after exposure to cold -- they look white, then blue, then red. This occurs in reaction to the blood vessels in the extremities becoming constricted (narrowed) and then taking awhile to dilate (widen).

What to Do
See your physician to rule out a serious condition, such as a major circulatory problem or a connective tissue disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma. People prone to cold hands and feet should be sure to wear warm gloves, socks and shoes in cold weather. They should also exercise care when exposing their hands to cold water by wearing special waterproof gloves. If you know you'll be going somewhere you'll be exposed to cold, wet weather, take an extra pair of gloves and warm shoes or boots in case the first pair gets wet.

Use Medicine Effectively
Medications can be used to treat cold hands and feet. Perhaps the most widely used medications are the class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Aspirin also improves blood circulation. Beta blockers, on the other hand, could worsen this problem.

Self-care Steps for Cold Hands and Feet
If you smoke, quit. Smoking can cause hardening of the arteries.

Use warm gloves, shoes and socks.

Limit your exposure to cold weather and cold water.

Eat a low-cholesterol diet.

Begin a graduated exercise regime with your physician's advice.

Light Links mouse hand warmers

2008-10-22T23:58:00.000-07:00

'Does your computer mouse hand get cold? Do you sit long hours working at the computer with an exposed mouse hand? Does the winter chill or air-conditioned room make your mouse hand cold and fingertips numb? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're not alone. There is a serious, cold mouse hand problem hitting the computer geek population, and http://www.IGMproducts.com has the cost-effective, energy-efficient solution.'

Nova Raider 6000dpi Mouse Pad Review

2008-10-22T23:51:00.000-07:00

from Jonny Guru

I hate mousepads. They slide all over the place, they stain, and they start to smell funny after a couple of keg parties. Mine usually sits on the opposite side of my keyboard, with a drink on top of it so I don't ruin the finish on my desk. Frankly, I never even saw the point of them after the advent of the optical mouse. Back in the days of the trackball I understood it, you couldn't get those damned things to work on any other surface.

In reality, before the world of hardcore computer gaming came along there really was no need for the mousepad for the optical mouse. Nearly any surface would do the job. But as mice got better, and their DPI resolution improved well into the thousands, your standard desktop surface just didn't do the trick anymore. So people like Nova came along and decided to make sure you were getting the most out of your $75 mouse. @ OCModShop

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Click here for a mousepad Warm Mouse Pad hand warmer with a non slip surface. It's a blanket for your mouse hand. Relieves cold and the pain whey your mousing is frigid.

Do you really think the Computer Mouse will die soon?

2008-10-20T17:55:00.000-07:00

Computer Mouse to Die Imminently says Gartner

Author: Desire Athow
from IT Portal

A Gartner analyst has made a rather courageous prediction about the future of one of the most iconic computer items around; Steve Prentice says that the 36-year old device called the mouse will disappear by 2013.

The expert told BBC news that the mouse is fine for the desktop environment but is nearly useless for home entertainment or for working on a notebook; he probably forgets that the mouse was never designed for such purposes.

The illustrious pointing device originally started life as a block of wood and was invented by Douglas Engelbart; Prentice says that face and voice recognition technology as well as touchscreens will eventually replace the mouse as the preferred pointing device.

The Apple iPhone and the Nintendo Wii console also introduced new technologies to the larger public; the former brought the tilting mechanism that has now been copied elsewhere while the Wiimote introduced a more proactive feedback mechanism.

Unfortunately, both rely on people being more active than they really are; notice that people use mouse normally on a flat surface, for precise control and manipulation, when they are seated and for quite long periods.

Also prices of competing pointing technologies have yet to fall down before the mouse disappear; anyone remember the Nintendo NES Power Glove which was hinted as one mouse replacement device?

Mouse Hand Warmer Press Release

2008-10-20T10:33:00.000-07:00

IGMproducts.com introduces a new product to the computer accessories market just in time for chilly weather. The Mouse Hand Warmer -- not available in any stores and only available through the manufacturer is brand new, a novel idea and provides a solution for the cold mouse hand syndrome.

Desert Hot Springs, CA., PR News. October 17, 2008. Does your computer mouse hand get cold? Do you sit long hours working at the computer with an exposed mouse hand? Does the winter chill or air-conditioned room make your mouse hand cold and fingertips numb? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. There is a serious, cold mouse hand problem hitting the computer geek population, and IGMproducts.com has the cost-effective, energy-efficient solution.

"The Mouse Hand Warmer came about after spending over 12 years sitting at a computer working long, late hours with a very cold mouse hand," said Anna Miller, creator of the Mouse Hand Warmer.

The Mouse Hand Warmer was made to solve the cold mouse hand problem. Once the Mouse Hand Warmer blanket was developed and used, it proved to solve the problem, and IGM decided to manufacture and sell the item to the computer accessories market.

There’s no known medical term for the cold mouse hand condition. We asked Doctor Oz from the Oprah Winfrey Show by contacting him through Oprah.com. The Mouse Hand Warmer is an energy-efficient way to keep your mouse hand covered by a warm, fleece blanket. Just like crawling under the covers on a cold night, the Mouse Hand Warmer provides a warm, cozy blanket for your mouse hand. Simply slip your computer mouse and hand inside the Mouse Hand Warmer blanket with or without the use of a standard sized mouse pad, and your mouse hand is covered and kept warm as you work.

The Mouse Hand Warmer mouse pad is made in the USA and is the registered trademark and patented product of i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. The Mouse Hand Warmer uses no electricity, and there are no cords to plug in or get tangled on your desktop. It is available just in time for cold weather and when the cost of energy for heating is of key importance. Work long hours, keep warm and keep your energy bills lower by using a blanket to cover your exposed mouse hand.

The Mouse Hand Warmer has a non slip surface and is constructed of hand-washable fabrics. It is compatible with optical or USB connected mice of all sizes and shapes. It measures about 12 x 12 inches and has plenty of room inside for freedom of computer mouse hand movement. The only place you can obtain one of the techie gray, black and white mouse blankets is through the manufacturer who is currently seeking distributors of the product. To learn more about this novel computer geek accessory, visit

http://www.IGMproducts.com.

We’ve tested the product, and it works! We’ve received positive feedback from computer users on Amazon.com, Etsy.com and eBay.com. Now, we’re ready to launch the product for resale. For more details, comments or to become a distributor of the Mouse Hand Warmer, please contact the manufacturer through their website at http://www.igmproducts.com/ or by email at Webmaster (at) IGMproducts.com.

About IGMproducts.com
IGMproducts.com is the ecommerce site of i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. (IGM). Anna Miller is the President of IGM and has been creating, computing and selling online since the early 90’s. She is considered an Internet Pioneer and Ecommerce Entrepreneur. IGM's former ecommerce sites have been named Best of the Web by People StyleWatch Magazine and a top online resource by About.com. For more information, please visit IGMproducts.com.

Oprah please ask Doctor Oz to help solve the mouse hand problem

2008-10-01T17:45:00.000-07:00

Dear Oprah & Doctor Oz.... help us solve the cold mouse hand problem!

Searching for an answer to define the "cold mouse hand" syndrome, Oprah and Doctor Oz were sent an online letter. We haven't heard back from them, and if/when we do, you'll read about it here.

Here's what we wrote:

Many people may not be aware of a condition called "Cold Mouse Hand." It affects computer users who work using a computer mouse. It's not carpal tunnel and shouldn't be confused with other mouse hand medical conditions. I believe the "cold mouse hand" problem is a fairly new discovery.

I started using a computer in the early 90's, and I owned and operated an ecommerce site for over 12 years. My work required me to sit in front of a computer using the mouse. A/C offices, fans, drafts and chilly weather would cause my mouse hand to get so cold my finger tips would become numb. The only relief to the cold mouse hand was to stop working, and that was not an option. I tried pulling a sweater over my mouse hand and wear fingerless gloves to keep it warm and that didn't work. I bought computer gadgets that promised to keep the mouse hand warm, and they were either non-ergonomic, caused pain, or were too small.

In February 2007, after suffering from a cold mouse hand for many years, I decided to obtain a provisional patent for a "Mouse House Hand Warmer" to address and fix the problem. But, I was still too busy operating my business to do anything with the patent.

In May 2008, I sold my ecommerce site and decided to research the cold mouse hand problem to focus on a solution. I was surprised to discover the problem was experienced by many people.

In June 2008, I made a Mouse Hand Warmer using blanket fabric, tested the prototype, and it worked. The Mouse Hand Warmer was born! I don't suffer anymore from a cold mouse hand.

If Doctor Oz finds the mouse hand syndrome, not carpal tunnel, but the "cold mouse hand" problem, an interesting, new topic, please ask him to shed some light on this mysterious computer geeks' situation. If you look for little inventions to address new problems, I will participate by sharing the problem and the solution with your audience. I hope you find this story and it's solution unique and worthy of a discussion topic.

Dear Oprah & Doctor Oz.... help us solve the cold mouse hand problem!

2008-10-01T12:33:00.000-07:00

Searching for an answer to define the "cold mouse hand" syndrome, Oprah and Doctor Oz were sent an online letter. We haven't heard back from them, and if/when we do, you'll read about it here.

Here's what we wrote:

New product to keep your mouse hand warm

2008-09-24T15:22:00.000-07:00

It's called a house for your mouse, a mouse hand warmer, a hand blanket, a mouse cozy and a hand warmer. The item pictured above does what it says, "It keeps your mouse hand warm." If you are one of the many who suffer from a cold mouse hand, this new product is for you. To read more details, Click Here.

Do you suffer from "mouse hand?"

2008-09-18T18:04:00.000-07:00

Do you suffer from "mouse hand?" If so, click here. You'll discover a new product called Mouse Hand Warmer. It's a computer gadget designed to keep your mouse hand covered and warm. No more cold mouse hand!

A house for your mouse, a blanket for your hand!

2008-09-18T17:57:00.000-07:00

Place your favorite mouse pad and mouse inside the Mouse Hand Warmer. There's plenty of room for movement. This new Geek Gadget for computer users measures about 12" x 12" square and keeps your mouse hand covered by a warm fleece blanket.

Protected from cold chills and drafts, the Mouse Hand Warmer allows you to work without getting a cold mouse hand. If you wear a long sleeve sweater, your entire arm and hand is cozy warm!

Click Here for more details!

Mouse Hand Warmer at Amazon, Etsy & IGMproducts.com

2008-09-14T15:01:00.000-07:00

If you are one of the many computer users who suffer from a cold mouse hand all winter, a solution has arrived. The Mouse Hand Warmer is a new product being introduced this year by i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. The price is $19.95 and it includes free shipping. If you buy directly from the manufacturer, there's no sales tax, too.

The Mouse Hand Warmer is available online at this locations:

Amazon.com

Etsy.com

IGMproducts.com

It's a perfect gift for any computer user. If you sit for long hours at the computer with an exposed mouse hand, you'll agree, a cozy blanket is the solution to a cold mouse hand.

Keeping Warm In Winter

2008-09-14T14:53:00.000-07:00

Does your mouse hand get cold?

By David Collins

As the weather turns colder and more depressing, many in the UK will be feeling the chill. As the temperature drops we find ourselves reaching for the electric blankets and woolly jumpers to try and keep warm throughout the cold days and nights. With gas and electricity prices fluctuating throughout the year, there is uncertainty as to the price of their supplies, but there are a few simple steps you can take to help you stay warm and cut the cost of your energy bills.

Insulate your home through draught proofing and attic insulation to help reduce heat loss. Grants from your gas and electric supplier can be available in certain circumstances. Grants are also available for installing efficient and modern heating methods, and some providers offer year-round boiler service for a fixed fee.

Try and keep the temperature of the main rooms of your property at around 21°C during the day, as well as ensuring that you keep your water system at a warm temperature in order to prevent pipes freezing.

Make sure you wrap up warm this winter, both inside and outside - ensuring you have a good quality coat, hat, gloves and scarf for when you have to venture into the cold. If you use an electric blanket during the night for extra warmth, be sure that it's been tested for safety purposes, and you should never use a hot water bottle at the same time.

Ensure you eat well throughout the winter months, try and have regular hot meals and drinks throughout the day to help provide your body with fuel to help keep warm.

Do your best to exercise at least once an hour in order to keep warm. If you have a regular exercise routine, you should try and stick to it during the winter months.

Have your heating system serviced annually to reduce the risk of breakages during the worst of the cold weather. Some gas and electric providers offer free safety checks, while grants are available for the over 60's to help towards winter energy bills.

Try not to leave electrical appliances, such as televisions and stereos, on standby mode during the night, you could save yourself money on your electric bill through simply switching appliances off properly.

Keeping your cold hand warm this winter

2008-09-09T21:23:00.000-07:00

It's like a house for your mouse, and it's really a blanket for your cold mouse hand. The Mouse Hand Warmer was created to keep your mouse hand coverd by a warm fleece blanket. Any standard sized mouse pad and mouse fits nicely inside the Mouse Hand Warmer with plenty of room to move about.

One of the most difficult things to deal with is a cold mouse hand. This winter, keep your mouse hand covered inside a non-slip surfaced Mouse Hand Warmer. Click here for more details.

Carnival Cruise - Elation - We had the time of our lives!

2008-09-01T19:53:00.000-07:00

The Carnival Cruise Ship, The Elation, set sail August 23, 2008 from San Diego Harbor for a five-day Baha California adventure. We had no expectations. We wanted to get away for a few days.

The Elation was gorgeous! Simply amazing!

Our destination was Ensenada and Cabos San Lucas, Mexico. Stormy weather didn't stop us. We changed course and instead of sailing to Cabos first, we reversed our destinations and avoided all stormy seas and weather.

The famous "Blow Hole" in Ensenada, Mexico.

Ensenada, Mexico

Leaving Ensenada.

There were contests and games to play! Will he win?

OK!

LANDS END

Cabos San Lucas, Mexico

Don't look Espanol to me?

Habla Englis?

Si Senore!

Was this the macarana or too much macaroni?
From this view I think it's too much macaroni!

Hmmm... What should I have? Chocolate? Chocolate? or Chocolate?

Did we win the dance contest? hahahaha

Decisions, decisions!

I don't care what anyone says, I'm having 5 deserts tonight!

The Motley Crew!

Jerry! The best waitor onboard and
the person responsible for my jeans being too tight this week!

She's on V A C A T I O N !!!!!!!

The group who consumed more lobster than anyone else in the dining room!

Need I say more?

OMG! The melting chocolate cake is NOT on the menu tonight?

I guess we do look alike! Yikes!

Would you believe the entire group either had a Yorkie or Maltese at home?

Were we destined to be together? Yaaaaaaa......

Yes, We're Italian. Whatchagonadoboutit.

Yes, My Hairy chest is the best.

OK. Now, let's talk about the little boy's jammies!

Carrie Bradshaw meet your match!

Gimmee that chocolate before you OD!

But I want that damn chocolate. Give it back, NOW!

We had a BLAST!

We laughed.

We told stories.

We made plans to meet again!

Yes, we had the time of our lives!

Another Car-Shaped Computer Mouse

2008-08-31T16:06:00.000-07:00

Any shape mouse fits nicely inside the latest geek mouse gadget
called the Mouse Hand Warmer. Drive your car mouse inside
the mouse hand warmer for a cozy, warm mousing experience!

from Geek Alerts

If you’re looking for a non-wireless alternative to last week’s Estilo GT Bluetooth mouse, this 800dpi Super GT model might be just the ticket.

Features:

2-button mouse with scroll wheel
Red break lights
Combo connector (USB, PS/2)
800dpi resolution
Accurate positioning
Compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000
Dimension: 103 x 57 x 36mm
Weight: 72g

The USB Super GT Mouse is available in metallic blue or silver for $15 from the USB Geek website.

How to clean a mouse ball

2008-08-31T16:00:00.000-07:00

from The Joker Blog

1. Remove the plate that retains the ball. Just twist it in the direction of the arrow.

2. Remove the mouse ball.

3. Keep it dust-free. The enemy of the mouse is dust. Over time, dust and lint spin into fairly solid strings that eventually gum up the mouse motion. Some mice use more spring-loading ticks than others to keep the rollers in contact with the ball, so keep an eye to see if any springs are popping out. In most cases, mice are built to be very rugged and there's nothing to hurt during a cleaning. The cup shape in the center is just to help position the ball in the mouse.

That little wheel, along with other similar wheels inside, need cleaning

4. Typically you don't need to clean the mouse ball, only the little wheels you see inside. Usually a paperclip will do, but if it's really dirty you can use a knife. Or, you can moisten the tip of a Q-tip (cotton swab) with rubbing alcohol to clean off the dirt. Use tweezers to remove any strands of hair near the wheel rollers. If there appears to be gunk on the ball, a rag and a little rubbing alcohol will take it right off.

Put it back together. After you're done, put the mouse ball back and lock it.

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Keep your mouse clean. Keep your mouse hand warm. If you get a cold mouse hand, click here.

Tale of a mouse hand warmer a true story

2008-08-19T10:18:00.000-07:00

This is a true story. There once was a gal. She worked very hard sitting at the computer day and night. It didn't matter how long it took her, she sat and worked all-day and through the night if needed. She was very committed to her work, and nothing would stop her from getting her work finished.

During the summer months, the air conditioning in her office made her mouse hand cold. She used an ergonomic mouse and held it in her hand many hours everday. When she walked passed her fellow worker, she'd say, "Feel my hand. It's freezing." My mouse hand is feels so cold, it's numb. We all were surprised how this beautiful girl could have such a cold mouse hand. We tried lowering the air conditioning, but that didn't help. The rest of the office would become too warm. We tried wearing gloves to get the hand warmer, but that didn't work because the mouse buttons were too sensitive to be used wearing a leather glove. We tried half-gloves, and that didn't work either.

Pulling a sweater sleeve over the mouse hand was a short success. The hand stayed covered for about ten seconds and then the sweater's sleeve would slowly slide backwards off the hand. There was no solution to keep the mouse hand warm. The only solution was to stop working and that was not an option.

We tried mouse hand warmers, but the mouse pad didn't work well with the mouse we had. And, the USB connection and cords were always getting tangled on our desk. We tried a warming mouse, and that was a waste of money, too. The mouse was not ergonomic and couldn't be used for long periods of time. We thought our cold mouse hand problem was never going to get solved.

Finally, we found a hand warmer blanket made and designed specifically for the mouse hand. It's called the Mouse Hand Warmer. The Mouse Hand Warmer is a fleece blanket designed similar to a small pouch or case to slide all your equipment - mouse pad and mouse -- into when you work. Now, this worked.

Today, everyone in our office has a Mouse Hand Warmer on their desk. See the photos above. We use the Mouse Hand Warmer during the summer when the air conditioning causes a cold draft and during the winter when there's a natural chill in the air.

Mouse Hand Warmer photographs from IGMproducts

2008-08-15T14:52:00.000-07:00

If you are one of the many people who suffer with a cold mouse hand, here's an inexpensive solution to your problem. The Mouse Hand Warmer is a cozy, warm, polyester fleece blanket to keep your mouse hand covered and warm. A standard size mouse pad and most any size mouse fit inside the non-slip surfaced Mouse Hand Warmer. Click here for more pictures and details.

Mouse Hand Warmer a house for your mouse

2008-08-12T21:07:00.000-07:00

Loft102 will be posting details about a new innovative geek gadget called the Mouse Hand Warmer. It's the registered trademark of a cozy blanket to keep your mouse hand warm during chilly temperatures. The product will be available in time for a drop in temperature, and we'll surely post all the details here. There's a new website being developed as we write this post.

If you've ever sat for a long period of time working with a cold mouse hand, you'll appreciate this cost-effective, energy-efficient item. This Mouse Hand Warmer has NO cords or wires to get tangled on your desk top. Click here for more details.

How to Keep Warm and Save Energy This Winter

2008-08-09T18:59:00.000-07:00

Mouse Hand Warmer is available only online. Click Here. Don't suffer anymore with a cold mouse hand or numb fingertips. If you sit at the computer in a drafy office or room, the solution is just a click away. We've heard the Mouse Hand Warmer is the solution and it will be available online within the next few days. We'll post more details when they are received.

By Hayley Jones
During the colder months of the year we all think of ways to keep ourselves warmer, whether it is putting on an extra jumper or making sure the heating is on before we get out of bed in a morning. But what about keeping our home warmer in the first place, without heating bills going through the roof and carbon emissions sky rocketing?

In the first instance there are some very easy ways of fending off the cold winter air, and these won’t cost the earth! Firstly, check your heating system is working properly before the cold weather sets in. Think about getting a service for your complete system and especially the boiler if you have central heating (and if you havn’t, it might be a good time to think about getting it), as you don’t want to be wasting energy due to an inefficient system. Secondly, turn down your thermostat by 1°C, which will save you a great deal of energy and about 10% of the cost of your annual heating bills. (And you can always put that extra jumper on)! If you have thermostats on individual radiators, think about which ones really need to be turned on. If a room is not in general use, does it need a radiator blasting out heat?

Another cheap way of reducing heating bills is to ensure that your home is draught proofed. You’re not trying to heat the garden, so keep the heat inside your home by blocking off unnecessary gaps, but don’t forget that ventilation is important so never block up air bricks. Insulating your home will also really help to reduce your heating bills and save a great deal of energy. Both loft and cavity wall insulation are relatively easy ways to keep the heat within your four walls and won’t cost you a fortune.

Once you have instigated these relatively low cost energy saving measures, it might be time to think about some further investment into heating your home efficiently. Double glazing is quite commonplace nowadays, but if you don’t have it, it is certainly worth considering. Whilst this can be quite expensive, you could save up to £100 a year and 680 KG of carbon dioxide emissions.

All of these energy saving measures will certainly keep you and your home warmer during the winter months, saving energy and money and reducing your carbon footprint. So don’t wait for the first frosts, think about what can be done to keep your home warm now.

Can Something This Simple Keep You From Getting Sick?

2008-08-09T18:55:00.000-07:00

Don't chill. Stay warm. If your mouse hand gets cold, click here.

By Page Remick

Studies show that more women than men wash their hands after using the bathroom: public or private. Do you wash your hands after sneezing or blowing your nose? After you have been in public places all day or touched and animal, do you ever wash your hands?

Simply put, washing your hands thoroughly and often can keep you from getting viruses, bacteria and fungus which lead to temperatures, diarrhea, intestinal or urinary tract infections, colds, flu, and many more serious diseases. It’s not the water temperature that matters: it’s the frequency and the duration of washing. Wash your hands often in any temperature of water for at least 15 seconds and use enough soap to lather well. At every washing, get soap under each fingernail and get lodged bacteria out… and down the drain. You wouldn’t believe how many germs hide under your fingernails!

Did you just shake hands with someone who has a cold, or did you unknowingly put your hands on cold or flu germs on a doorknob or shopping cart handle? Before you touch your eyes, nose, mouth, or even ears (all entry points into the body for germs), be sure and wash your hands well, or at the very least, use a hand sanitizer. Avoid the alcohol variety of hand sanitizer found on the grocery store shelves as they have been found to enter the body and kill the single-cell bacteria that are in our digestive systems, the ones that keep our immune system strong enough to ward off disease.

Did you hear about the recent dangerous e coli outbreak on spinach? If you leave a bathroom or change a diaper without washing, you have e coli on your hands! Do you ever touch the bathroom door in a public restroom without first putting a paper towel on it for protection? Even if you just washed your hands… think of all the germs that are on the handle from the people who DIDN’T wash their hands!

It is such a simple way to prevent the spread of infection yet most people don't do it! Wash your hands after every restroom visit, after every bout of sneezing, after changing a diaper, touching a pet, after blowing your nose, before eating or preparing food, after being in public and after shaking hands wit anyone, sick or not! It's simple, preventative..and it's been proven to keep you healthy!

Hand Warmer project underway

2008-08-08T10:41:00.000-07:00

The Blog Catalogue Blog Directory listed Mouse Hand Warmer as an unique new blog for information about computer gadgets, the computer mouse, and ways to keep warm.

Learn about ways to keep warm. The Mouse Hand Warmer blog is a place to read about computer mouse news, hand warmers, mouse technology, mouse pads, why we get cold, and ways to keep warm. It's an unique, out of the ordinary and new approach to cold weather solutions!

The lastest news about the Mouse Hand Warmer is it's in production and will be made available online this year just in time for holiday shoppers. Save this link.

Mouse House Hand Warmer: Designer fashion for your desktop!

2008-08-03T19:26:00.000-07:00

We're excited to announce a new product ready to be released. Photos and purchase details will be posted here soon. The Mouse Hand Warmer is a house for your mouse! It's has a contemporary design, something you'll enjoy having on your desk. It's not silly looking, and it does not have any cords to get tangled on your desk.

The Mouse Hand Warmer is a warm fleece blanket to slip your mouse pad inside and keep your mouse hand warm when it gets cold.

We sit and work long hours no matter what the temperature! Our mouse hand gets cold and our finger tips get numb. Finally, there's relief. Check back here again soon for more details.

Coming Soon! A Mouse Hand Warmer available only online!

2008-08-02T12:44:00.000-07:00

The Mouse Hand Warmer is the registered trademark of a new product. It is constructed of a washable, warm, polyester fleece blanket material. It has no cords or wire to get tangled on your desk top. Its neutral colors of gray and black add a contemporary look to your work area.

It's a very cool way to keep your mouse hand warm on a drafty desk top or during winter months. If your office has cold air conditioning, pull out your Mouse Hand Warmer during the summer, too. It's a versatile little pouch to hold a standard sized mouse pad, a mouse and your hand!

We'll post the news here as soon as it is made available. We're expecting pictures and more information. Save this link or check back again soon.

Drafty lofts make your mouse hand cold

2008-08-02T11:56:00.000-07:00

Working late hours into the night in a drafty loft makes your mouse hand cold and your fingertips numb. There's no relief. Either you stop working or you pull your sweater's sleeve over the top of your mouse hand to help keep it warm. The only problem with that is it doens't work. Your mouse hand still gets cold because the sleeve slowly creeps its way backwards exposing your hand.

As a dedicated insomniac geek, I sit all hours of the day and night and work. For years my mouse hand would be cold from air vent drafts or cold nights. The suffering has stopped. There's a new product hitting the streets soon called the Mouse Hand Warmer. It is a soft polyester fleece blanket for your mouse hand. It's washable and is very slick looking. It has a modern appeal in neutral gray/black colors.

We're going to post the pictures as soon as the manufacturer (i-GlobalMall.com, Inc.) releases them to the public. Save this link or check back here soon for more information and how to get one!

The Mouse House Hand Warmer

2008-07-17T15:23:00.000-07:00

The Mouse House Hand Warmer blog is under construction.

Online Shopping Brokers: Zappos vs. Piperlime: A head-to-head

2008-07-16T11:45:00.000-07:00

Online Shopping Brokers: Zappos vs. Piperlime: A head-to-head

Contemporary ideas for smart thinkers

2008-06-30T19:30:00.000-07:00

Chris Georgesco is a modern art metal sculptor.
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