I was totally unfamiliar with the Abs Diet when I recently came across the Abs Diet Workout DVD with Tom Holland. Since I make an effort to try as many new workouts as possible, I thought I’d give a shot. From the main menu you have your …

I don’t particularly like using products on my skin that contain questionable chemicals and pesticides; however as far as repelling mosquitoes goes, this is the only type of repellent that works for me. It is a going joke in my family that no one else will get a …

As it has been said, time and time again, “the greener the better, the greener the healthier.. eat your greens, et your greens, eat your greens!”
Sadly this is not the case for a generation that has grown up amidst the popularity and wide spread proliferation of fast foods and …

Back when I was trying out different medications for treating my pollen allergies, Allerest was easily found on the shelves. I knew that Benadryl worked for me, but it also made me very drowsy. This made it hard to focus at work during the day, and it was …

I have always been a Crest toothpaste user. I had tried all the others before deciding that Crest is the best years ago. When the Pro Health came out a few years back I just had to try it. I really hated paying the price. It was higher that …

Flossing is something that I have really gotten into lately. I like to use the basic Johnson and Johnson floss, but don’t think it is appropriate unless I am in the privacy of my own home. I want my teeth to be healthy and clean throughout the day and …

I am a runner and had started having some pains I hadn’t had before. I had never taken any kind of extra supplements other than my regular daily vitamin, but there is history of osteoperosis and other bone and joint problems in the women in my family. I looked …

I recommend Aleve for headaches, toothaches and menstrual cramps! I love this product the effect takes in few minutes and stays till 4-8 hours. I usually take 2 pills for pains (250g each) but of course one can lessen the dosage. I am this person who usually drinks medicines …

I went through a period of taking niacin to try and reduce my cholesterol because I cannot tolerate the effects of statin drugs. I started with regular niacin, which caused a lot of flushing. I then switched to a no-flush time release niacin. It was a rocky start, with the …

My dentist told me that my teeth showed some evidence of grinding, and it was probably happening in my sleep. He wanted to make a molded night guard for me that was going to be extremely expensive, so I was not able to get it at the time. …

My skin has been really dry and itchy at nighttime and I have not been able to use my regular bubble bath soap to soak in because it dries out my skin even more. I came across the Avalon Organics Olive and Grape Seed Shower gel and decided to …

Sometimes I don’t have enough time to go to gym, so I have bough a couple of training equipment. Having a stationary bike and a treadmill home is very convenient (of course only if there is some extra space for these rather big pieces of equipment in the house).
Treadmills …

There is seriously probably not an allergy medicine out there that I haven’t tried. The first year I moved to Michigan from Arkansas and started to experience allergies for the first time in my life, I probably tried a different over-the-counter medicine to treat my symptoms every week. I …

I have a pair of old sneakers that I should have thrown away already but I have had them for so long they seem like old friends. My old friends are a bit uncomfortable, because the fabric that covers the supportive structure is thinned out and parts of it …

I am taking Optimum Nutrition Opti-Men Multivitamins for quite a few months. It did help me a lot. Previously I used to always feel sleepy in the day and there was a sense of lack of energy in the body. Moreover, my enthusiasm to work for the entire day …

I had originally wanted to put this review in the Baby section but as everybody knows, I am not a baby, and I happen to be the user of this product. It is a long story, in fact, it is even a family tradition dating back to when …

I have become a fan of natural healing, and having fibromyalgia I have heard about arnica for ages. Some of the products I use in my nightly bath contain arnica, and it is often an ingredient in salves. When I saw that Heel made an arnica ointment, at first …

There is no difference in Equate’s contact formula when compared to OptiFree, however I prefer Equate because it is not only cheaper, but comes in a broader variety of sizes. I love the fact that you don’t have to use a bunch of it when you want to clean …

When I lived in the Northern part of the states, I suffered from terrible allergies that left my eyes swollen and itching and my nose raw from sneezing and blowing it constantly. I assume it is because my body was not accustomed to any of the local pollens, as it …

I always felt that stretching always played a vital part in keeping my body fit and healthy. I always tried to incorporate some stretching exercises in the beginning of my exercise routine —“ to make my fitness routine truly successful. So when my friend just showed me her newly …

Ever since I was in my teens, I have had hypothyroidism. This manifested itself as tiredness, feeling cold, skin problems, and many other minor symptoms. It also coincided with my gaining a lot of weight and having a really hard time losing it.
I was tested and found to …

I decided to look for a non-slip mat for my tub after nearly falling in the shower due to slippery hair conditioner residue. This product looked interesting, so I gave it a try. It was hard to get it to stay down in the tub at first because …

I am a HUGE Jillian Michaels fan, you can ask anyone. I’ve done her workout Dvds, read all her books, listen to her podcast. So when her new exercise program came out in March of 2012 I was all about it. It’s 15 workouts, a fitness guide and meal …

This shave gel was advertised as being good for the skin because it’s supposed to not leave the skin feeling dry and instead moisturize the skin as well as reduce the number of cuts that occur while shaving. I thought this product might be good for me because I …

Emu Shampoo from Healthy Hair Plus, a product I ordered from the company’s website claims to solve dry hair and dry scalp problems defintiely does NOT do the job. My dry hair and scalp became even drier, hair became more frizzy and kept falling out.
They claim one must use …

I was looking for a dual power hairdryer and flatiron to take with me on my trip to the UK. I have an InStyler which I generally use at home but it is larger and not dual powered. I was impressed that this one had ceramic plates and …

The only energy drink that I want is Lipovitan. Before, I tried lots and lots of energy drink while I was still in college during prelim weeks, those days that you need to catch up with your readings and finals week. I just can’t stand the taste of other …

I have to say that gummy vitamins make taking supplements much better as long as they taste good. There are various brands out there, a few of which taste great. This particular brand is one of them.
They aren’t as gummy as some of them as they are quite easy …

Unfortunately, I am a young woman who suffers from excessive body hair. Sometimes I find the condition to be so debilitating. I constantly have to shave and keep a watch for newly growing strands of hair in embarrassing places. I used to be able to use …

One of the worst peel off facial masks I have ever used was the Queen Helene Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque. It did not peel off my skin and face easily at all. I had to wash it off, but I will say it did make my skin …

HoMedics BackMasseur Deluxe Massager LSS-10H is a large black pad that you can fit on a chair. Elastic straps are provided, attached to the unit, to secure it.
The massager has 3 speeds, 3 power levels, and five different types of massage - Steady massage, Pulsating massage, Traveling massage, Side …

I’ve had my fair share of accidents and, as a result, also have a rather impressive collection of bandages and first aid products. Usually I forget I have them, so the next time some bump or bruise arises I’m off to go buy something new because I hardly ever …

I bought this shower wash 3 in 1 product when a local cosmetics store was having a special promotion on Philosophy products. I have used several of their scents, and while I find their prices a bit high for the quality and size, I will admit that they know what …

I don’t know what my sudden fascination is with wrinkle-reducing creams, but over the last six months, I’ve invested in more than a dozen creams or sprays or lotions that are specifically designed to treat fine lines and wrinkles. I’ve visited my favorite store more times this year than …

When I was little, I have always dreamed of having a guide dog because I am totally blind.  When I finally got up the nerve to apply for one, I was 19 years old and very skittish of flying.  So I took the closest school to me and applied …

I am a cough drop fanatic. I’ll just lay those cards out on the table right now. I could eat cough drops like they’re candy half the time if it were left up to me. My husband jokes that my breath always smells like menthol because I’m sucking on …

Over the years I have tried several different products to whiten my teeth. I’ve always had decent teeth, but as I age it seems increasing difficult to keep them gleaming. I used to use Crest Whitestrips, and I received so many compliments on how white my teeth were, …

It is said that the amount of soap used by a community is fairly equal to the civilization rate that community enjoys. Meaning, the less soap we use, the more barbaric we look. I have always wanted a nice smelling soap, …

The CVS brand of cough drops actually work relatively well, although they are eclipsed in both strength and speed when compared with the Recola brand. I purchased these once because they were on sale for one dollar and ninety-nine cents for a pack of eighty cough drops. I felt …

A few years ago, I went through a major life change and worked, for several months to change my bad life-style habits. As a result, I lost 50 lbs of weight that I had carried with me for more than a decade, and was very proud of myself. However, …

I started using Nutritech’s All One , Iron-Free, Rice Based Multiple Vitamin & Mineral Powder, because I was looking for a new multiple vitamin supplement and my friend raved about how much she loved All One.
All One is made by the Nutritech company and it is a powdered …

I visited a discount store the other day and decided to get a new bottle of mouth rinse. I wasn’t just contemplating on buying a midget sized mouth wash to throw inside one’s purse but something of a larger size to place on my bathroom counter. The …

Gyms are too expensive, so I prefer doing exercise by myself. When I started taking it more seriously, I thought that it would be good to be able to take a good control of my efforts, so I bought a little trainer, as I call it. This product is …

Manufactured by a company called Pascual Laboratories, Poten Cee is one of the Vitamin C tablets in the market today. You can buy it at Drugstores such as Mercury Drugs either in a box or per piece. The packaging is really simple but instantly communicates what the tablets are …

Athletic Works, throughout the years, has been striving to provide the public with affordable fitness equipment and supplies.
I had seen other companies selling fitness balls in excess of $20. I found my fitness ball at a discount store for the amazing price of $10. For this amazingly low …

I have diabetes, and one of the ways I have been able to get away with very limited reliance on prescription medication even after having the illness for ten years is to use natural products to help boost my glucose metabolism. There are a few in my arsenal, but I …

A diabetic friend of mine took a day trip with me to a neighboring city. Before we decided to go, we had talked about meal times, and agreed to try and wait until we got there because we wanted to try out a special restaurant. The problem was that we …

I have always liked Aveeno products, so when they were on sale, I bought a couple of the body washes. One was the pomegranate and rice, which has exfoliating walnut shells and rice beads to gently scrub the skin. It is a pretty basic chemical detergent formula, with sodium lauryl …

I choose this hospital when I had to deliver my second child. Actually in the beginning, it was not about the hospital that I choose but it was about the gynecologist that I choose for my pregnancy check up.
He works in some hospital and this YPK Hospital in …

My family just started using this Costco Kirkland brand Multi-Purpose Solution to wash and store our contact lenses in. We finally decided to try this brand because we all wear contacts and we found that we were going through bottles of the more expensive brands very quickly. …