The Holidays are Here

So the Holidays are here and needless to say it puts a bit of a damper when you watch the news or follow the stock market. But amidst all of this hoopla, it's important to remember what the Holidays are all about...family. Spend time with those you love and remember the true meaning of it all.

Also, keep your eye out for changes. This blog is a bit outdated so look for some customization coming in the near future.

New Contributor

I've just received an invite as a new contributor. Essentially, I will be taking over on writing for this blog so if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment and I'll be sure to get back to you shortly. Take it easy, sleep well, eat healthy, and get active.

Get a Free iPod

So there is this new deal from Apple saying that if you purchase any one of their Macbook laptops from now until September 15th, they'll give you a free iPod. This is very fitting because I am in the market for a new computer and I have heard great things about the Macbook. One of my old co-workers at allegro medical recently relocated to the bay area in California to take a gig with Apple and he was the one that turned me on to the Macbook. I'm not big on iPods, but it's cool, I can just give it to my girlfriend. She is a fan of the new iPod touch.

Exercise and Rest

So it's no secret, actually, it's kind of a no-brainer that exercise and plenty of good rest can jump-start your health. The hardest thing about exercising is just getting started so if you're looking around and feeling lazy, just think of your loved ones and I'll bet that if you start yourself on a good workout routine today, you'll have a few extra years to enjoy with them.

Leave a Comment...I'm a Follower

As a blogger and a marketer, I understand the importance of participating in the blogospere to help and get the word out. After all, a great product or a killer price don't mean anything unless people know about it. Also, since I've been away for so long I'd like to make it up to my readers by opening up our blog for some link juice.

In order to expand, I'm opening up this blog to use a "dofollow" tag so that your site will retain some link authority. Take into consideration that I will delete any comments that aren’t relevant or that are not thought out such as “nice post”. I’d like to give links to thoughtful, relevant commenters and people with good intentions about their products or services.

The Allegro Medical Affiliate Program

We have recently launched our Affiliate Program and the exciting event is long overdue. Allegro has seen a lot of success since our first website launch in 1997. We have been able to keep ahead of the competition new to the market and keep up with customer demands. Our affiliate program has been an integral part to the success of Allegro Medical. When we first ran it close to half of a century ago, we ran it in-house and it was largely successful but in hopes of experimenting and reaching a different audience, we teamed up with Commission Junction. In hindsight, this move hindered our potential as medical supply affiliates.

In an attempt to touch base with our successful clients from the past and reach an even broader audience in our target market, we have yet again brought the affiliate program in-house and revamped it to fit our needs as well as the needs of our publishers. We are now able to offer a 5% commission on all sales. The result will equate to long and profitable partnerships for us and our affiliates.

To read more about the Allegro Medical Affiliate Program click here and join today!

X2 vest Weight Vest

The X2Vest is the best selling weight vest at Allegro Medical. This item was featured on the Today Show on NBC a few years back. I have one myself and as a Kung Fu student, I love it. It really gives me a great workout and I can actually feel my joints gaining strength and flexibility. At first it was a bit tough and I was afraid of damaging my knees, but if you start out right and build up, this weight vest can help you lose weight, gain muscle, increase cardio endurance, and most importantly, increase confidence. I use mine for Kung Fu, but I know many other people use them in conjunction with weight lifting, running, jogging, playing basketball, and even just walking. Just wearing the weight vest is a workout. The important thing is put the right amount in to save your joints while you get a boost in your current workout regime, or just your after dinner walk.



A similar product was recently featured on the Oprah website. Someone had been on the show and used a weight vest to shed off unwanted pounds. It really is that easy, just wearing the weighted walking vest can increase your health exponentially.

Toilevator Toilet Riser

Many elders and those with hip replacement kits have troubles with their toilet seats sitting too low. Sure there are plenty of grab bars and toilet safety frames out there, but the bottom line is the patient still needs to sit all the way down and pull himself/herself all the way back up. Good thing there is the Toilevator Toilet Seat Riser.

The Toilevator Toilet Riser was designed to provide a dignified, stable, cost effective and easy to install alternative to unsightly, hard to clean, elevated toilet seats. Unlike raised toilet seats which attach to the top of the toilet, the Toilevator installs at the base of the toilet increasing the stability of the commode. The Toilevator raises toilet seats a full 3-and-a-half inches to increase the quality of life and security in the bathroom. These have been used for many years and you can expect many more from a trusted brand in Toilet Elevators.

Tube Feeding - The Reliability of Duocal

If your child is being tube fed, whether temporarily or permanently, it is is stressful time. You want to make sure your child is being fed the best nutrients available using the best equipment on the market. We understand your loved ones are important to you and that is why we suggest using Duocal powder for supplemental nutrition.

Duocal is a high-calorie, protein-free, lactose-free, gluten-free powdered food that can be used orally or in tube feedings. It is suitable for children over a year old and was developed specifically for the remedy of protein and electrolyte restrictions in diets. Check out this other blog post on Duocal and Tube Feeding.

Happy Valentine's Day

Love is in the air! Remember that today is the day to let your loved ones know how much you love them, but more importantly, remember that February is Heart Month. Don't forget to show your heart some love as well. Stop by Allegro Medical for our array of Heart Rate Monitors and begin to track your progress to maximize your efforts for a healthier you. Don't forget to supplement that progress with some durable Fitness Equipment.

Don't forget to take care of yourself as you take care of your loved ones. After all, what's life without health?

Sweetheart Alarm Clock

Make sure your sweetie never sleeps in again with the Sweetheart Alarm Clock from Sonic Boom. The Sweetheart Alarm Clock was designed with young ladies in mind with it's loving shape and magnetic color that's just begging for love. Not only is the Sonic Boom Alarm attractive, it's also effective. It comes with a vibrating bed shaker to add to the loud 113db (of course it's adjustable) ring so you'll never sleep in, unless of course you intend to.

Did you know that February is American Heart Month?

February is American Heart Month and this is the month to promise yourself a better you if you haven't already for this wonderful 2008. February is always popular for Ash Wednesday, Chinese New Year, and of course, Valentine's Day. But one thing about February that is great, is that its the month that many volunteers from the American Heart Association visit their neighbors and get the word out in order to raise funds for research and education about heart disease and stroke, the nation's number one killer.

Although many of you are good to your sweethearts this month, don't forget to be great to your own heart. Get out, take a walk, have a stroll with the dog, enjoy the outdoors and enjoy your life, it's too short to be inside all of the time. Be good to your heart and it will in turn be good to you.