4 Stars for a Very Good Heating Pad - 3 Stars for some Extraordinary Health Claims
This is a very good quality heating pad with an excellent controller for adjusting heat and setting a timer.  Cords and connections are top notch.  It provides a good heating surface larger than many other heating pads.  It is premium priced undoubtedly due to the extraordinary health benefit claims and the addition of jade ceramic pieces which the seller claims have health benefits beyond normal heating pads.<br /><br />The science behind the seller's health benefit claims appears uncertain at best especially when FIR is employed in combination with jade ceramic chips embedded in heat producing fabric using heated wires.  Most scientific studies using FIR and ceramics use jade and tourmaline in powdered and tiny particle form embedded in fabrics emitting FIR using body heat. In my opinion, this device should not be mistaken for or inferred to provide the same therapeutic effects as these scientifically researched devices.<br /><br />While the health claims made regarding this product seem a bit over the top in my opinion it is an excellent general purpose heating pad if you're willing to pay a premium.
Rating: 4 stars