Chattem Inc. is recalling its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including samples, due to reports of burns and skin irritations.

Chattem is recalling these products because it has received some consumer reports of first, second, and third-degree burns as well as skin irritation resulting from consumer use or possible misuse of these products,” states a Chattem news release posted on the FDA’s web site.

The recall applies to all lots and all sizes of the following Icy Hot Heat Therapy patches:

* Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Back
* Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Arm, Neck, and Leg

Please take this seriously. There have been cases of people dying from reactions to sports creams. You know I’ll be following this up with more information.

I haven’t done a rant in a while so I’m overdue. Why didn’t anyone remind me? This particular rant is inspired by a recent visit to Perez Hilton and will take the form of a quiz. Just ask yourself, Am I smarter than a celebutante?

Scenario A

You’re having a spa day at a trendy day spa in Hollywood when in walks Paris Hilton. You notice that she picks a striking color polish–Slutty Red. However, as a regular reader of this blog you know the brand has enough formaldehyde to pickle a prairie full of gophers. What would you do?

A. Paris is a kindred spirit. I want slutty red toes too.
B. Let her go with her choice. She’s too far gone for it to make a difference anyway.
C. I need to hip this chick to Priti polishes before she kills herself.

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My ex tried to massage me once. He pinched my muscles so hard I got a muscle spasm. That painful flashback memory inspired this post. Lots of spas offer couples massage nowadays; however, if you prefer to have a couples massage at home, that’s cool too. Here are a few pointers for you—

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The competition was steep, but in the end one herb stood out. I’d like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to calendula commonly known as the marigold—International Herb Association’s Herb of the Year for 2008! Please join me in a round of applause as I extoll the benefits of this exceptional botanical.

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