It really IS free.

December 3, 2004 11:25 AM

Have you been pleasured by the Ceragem Master? Unlimited free trials. No catch. See if there is a center near you. I've been a regular here. This is especially excellent for people who sit at desks all day. Yeah I'm talking to you.
posted by mic stand (24 comments total)

Is it me, or is that map missing Delaware entirely?
posted by Faint of Butt at 11:50 AM on December 3, 2004

Underneath the New Age veneer, it's just a heated massage. But who doesn't enjoy a heated massage?

I will get one if I am referred by my chiropractor, Dr. Tory Crimes

Yes, that's really him.
posted by Mayor Curley at 11:56 AM on December 3, 2004

"Moxibustion (or Cauterization) effect is one of the treatment methods in traditional Eastern medicine that has been studied and developed. Moxibustion works by means of heat applied stimulation and causes a physical reaction that leads to health balance."

That is not what cauterization is usually defined as. And I'd rather not be cauterized today, thanks. Nevermind the jade quackery.
posted by bitmage at 12:00 PM on December 3, 2004

WTH?

I'm sorry, but what is the point of this? It just seems like an ad to me.
posted by dobbs at 12:01 PM on December 3, 2004

ha...I was looking to see if there was one in DE and the same thought crossed my mind
posted by Cool Alex at 12:01 PM on December 3, 2004

From your user page: It's been a long time since I've known about metafilter, probably close to five years. I have been an on and off reader.

Well, if that's the case, then you should know not to shill products here. Come on over to MetaTalk.
posted by mkultra at 12:02 PM on December 3, 2004

Hmmm... just get off your butt and do Tai Chi or Yoga or something and you'll get the same effects; if you happen to believe in that.

/Tai Chi guy
posted by C.Batt at 12:02 PM on December 3, 2004

This is especially excellent for people who sit at desks all day. Second only to regular exercise.
posted by 445supermag at 12:12 PM on December 3, 2004

I profit in no way from this, you do. I was offering an opportunity for you to learn about something that doesn't cost a damn thing to use and will help your health. Piss off you ungrateful snobs.

...and how is this different from a rug that turns into a hamper...and so many other things found to be interesting and also available for purchase.

I do agree with C.Batt, though, yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong provide the same effects, but some people need a jumpstart.
posted by mic stand at 12:18 PM on December 3, 2004

I cannot believe nobody mentioned Pepsi Blue yet
posted by matteo at 12:25 PM on December 3, 2004

I was viewing this ironically for a minute. But that didn't work out. So now I'm just bored.
posted by dougunderscorenelso at 12:26 PM on December 3, 2004

Dear mic stand,
Would you be insulted if I said that I would like to punch you in the nuts?
Luv,
me

matteo - just remember, memes are stupid.
posted by kavasa at 12:29 PM on December 3, 2004

mic stand-

email me, it's in my profile.
posted by esch at 12:37 PM on December 3, 2004

I wrote an article about ceragem a few years ago.

I tried it a couple times. Didn't work for me (and was quite painful around my neck) but some people I met during interviews were ardent believers.
posted by me3dia at 12:51 PM on December 3, 2004

me3dia-
Good article. I've been going for over a year and you made points that I hadn't been aware of.

Did you have previous neck problems that you were aware of? Did they mention a healing reaction (sometimes things get worse before they get better)?
posted by mic stand at 1:08 PM on December 3, 2004

mic stand, they claim that this will increase the flow of Qi, do they do a before and after comparison of the flow rate?
posted by 445supermag at 1:10 PM on December 3, 2004

I cannot believe nobody mentioned IT VIBRATES???
posted by scarabic at 1:12 PM on December 3, 2004

Did you have previous neck problems that you were aware of? Did they mention a healing reaction (sometimes things get worse before they get better)?

No and yes. I don't consider hot jade balls vibrating against bone a beneficial therapy.
Somebody's gonna jump all over that line, I know it.
posted by me3dia at 1:15 PM on December 3, 2004

Well, in theory, it is not supposed to touch the bone. Maybe they didn't help you get positioned correctly on the bed. I had that problem at first, but just asked for help and they realigned my posture.
posted by mic stand at 1:23 PM on December 3, 2004

Thank you 445supermag, I needed a good laugh.
posted by Democritus at 1:33 PM on December 3, 2004

MetaFilter -- I don't consider hot jade balls vibrating against bone a beneficial therapy
posted by matteo at 1:37 PM on December 3, 2004

I don't consider hot jade balls vibrating against bone a beneficial therapy.

Maybe they didn't help you get positioned correctly on the bed.

they realigned my posture.

ok, i'm not EVEN going to read the link.
posted by quonsar at 1:37 PM on December 3, 2004

:) Don't worry, quonsar, it's definitely safe for your work.
posted by me3dia at 1:41 PM on December 3, 2004

why? you don't WANT to be exposed to hot jade vibrating balls?
posted by matteo at 1:42 PM on December 3, 2004