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Desk job back pain? Convict Conditioning’s bridge fixed my psoas
My lower back hurt from a tight psoas. Bridges from “Convict Conditioning” (Paul Wade) stretched it better than cobra poses or random wiggles—here’s how and the progression.
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Polyester fleece pants that turn playground slides into rockets
A funny Uniqlo review said fleece leggings made the slide “too fast to stop.” Polyester plus static cuts friction, so cotton tops help you brake.
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Flossing stopped bleeding gums—then I upgraded to Fluorfloss
I used to avoid flossing because it hurt. A longer strand and some practice stopped the bleeding, and I eventually switched to thicker, softer Fluorfloss.
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Aren’t Bath Bombs Getting Expensive Lately?
Bath bombs with licensed toys now cost around 550 yen; here’s a look at their 20-year history, makers, and why they don’t warm you up like medicinal bath additives.
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Quickle Wiper genuine dry sheets beat dollar-store refills
Swapped to Kao’s Quickle Wiper dry sheets and dust pickup doubled on my morning sweep. Why the genuine refills are better than dollar-store ones, plus a 3-minute routine.
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Correcting ankle alignment with Superfeet insoles
Superfeet is making my ankles sore—in a good way. Notes from switching insoles and walking more.
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Choosing the right plastic wrap for the job
Cheap wraps barely cling. The material matters: PVDC sticks best, PVC is in-between, PE is gentle but weak. I keep coming back to Saran Wrap.
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Stopping cold drafts from aluminum window frames under the curtain
Sleeping on tatami, cold air slid under the floor-length curtain from the aluminum sash. A combo of vinyl curtain, draft-stop panels, sash tape, and window film fixed it for about 3,000 yen per room.
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Aging a Seria wooden box with Turner antique wax
Plain Seria wooden boxes look cheap. A quick coat of Turner's antique wax gave them a richer, aged finish in about 10 minutes.
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Split your first-aid kit into two clear boxes
One overstuffed kit was annoying. Separating "major injury" from everyday items into two clear boxes made everything easier to grab.