The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

To be honest, I do not remember exactly when I purchased this product, but I do know that it has been sitting on my bathroom shelf for at least a month. For some reason, I did not really have the desire to use it after I purchased it …

Eventually, everyone has something that itches. For me, it was contact dermatitis. I had an unfortunate experience of carrying a large dried flower arrangement across a parking lot, and having a reaction to the leaves. I broke out in red spots and itched like crazy. I tried …

The Zip cal is the name of the calcium supplements, which was prescribed by my doctor twice. Once when I was pregnant I was prescribed by my doctor to take the Zip cal calcium supplements to have a healthy baby and for the second time when I had …

I purchased this Tresemme product because it was a great price and I needed some general purpose shampoo for visitors that were coming for a month long stay at my home. I ended up using it myself as well because my regular shampoo had run out. …

I am somewhat of a body wash fanatic. I like to try out as many of them as possible, not even to find one that I like but simply to experience the many textures and smells of them as well as to see whether or not they fulfill the …

Last month when I happened to attend my cousin wedding with full enthusiasm and zest, little did I realize that I was actually putting a lot of stress on my legs? Since the wedding ceremonies required a lot of time being on the foot, my foot felt rather overstressed …

The Conair Body Benefits Compact Heated Massager cost me around twenty-five dollars around a year ago. Today, it’s still selling for about the same amount of money. Speaking of money, this heated massager ended up being a waste of money for me, so I returned it. I had a …

This CVS brand Scar Gel named simply that… Scar Gel, is only available online. I had tried a few other varieties of scar gels and creams and though some of them have shown a few results here and there, I’m still looking for one that does a better or …

I actually got this product because it said it was Deet Free. I’ve tried Deet brand products, and other products that contain Deet as their active ingredient and, for the most part, not only do they not really work all that great, they also stink pretty badly, and I …

I am always on the look out for natural products that can enhance my health. With all the talk of powerful antioxidants preventing cancer and acai especially helping to increase metabolism and energy, I was hopeful that this would be something that would help me with my weight loss …

Relacore has been helping me with my stress even in the past. I was taking licensure examination as a Chemist before that I was reviewing after my regular job. I was stress at work and still feel stress when I was reviewing at home. I usually sleep at 2 …

I have several children, and I have used the Weight Watchers Point System for nursing moms twice; I am currently using the system right now and have been doing this successfully for one month. There really is no better diet for nursing moms than the Weight Watchers Points. …

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. …

I have taken the Emergen-C orange flavor for prevention of cold and flu in the past, and it did a great job. The last time I bought some, I decided to try a new variety—“ the Apricot Mango. I love both fruits, so I thought this would be a nice …

After enjoying the My Personal Trainer Bellydance Fitness Workout, I decided to order the Discover Bellydance DVD series by Natural Journeys. I found the DVD set while checking out the seemingly endless list of dance discs on Amazon.
While I won’t say that price was …

I occasionally need to use a clarifying shampoo to combat the build up from various styling products I use to help balance out the look of my complicated combination hair. I have used many kinds, but have found that although some have impressive ingredients lists and cost a lot of …

I have a sensitivity to the strong mint taste in most mainstream brands of toothpaste. It irritates my mouth and gums to the point that I don’t brush as long as really needed, so to solve this problem, I use either kid’s brands, with their fruity mild flavors, or natural …

I have very sensitive teeth. I used many toothpastes, but none of them proved helpful. I then decided to give Colgate Misvak a try. This toothpaste is named before Misvak which has numerous benefits for teeth. It seemed to be a blend of natural cure and latest research.
I brush …

Equate: Sport Spf 30 Sunscreen Lotion seems to work just fine. I have used it on multiple occasions and I never really seem to have any sunburns on my body. Now I burn fairly easily, even when I am not out in the sun for too long, so sunscreen …

I use this product for purposes of treating my acne on places like my back, stomach, chest, and even on my legs. I had been looking for an acne product that was specifically for the body, and Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub was the only one I could find, …

In this hectic world, everything from pollution to stress to UV rays adds to the challenge of keeping my hair, skin and nails in an optimum condition. That is why I am using nutrilite hair, skin and nails complex. It has a unique complex that gives more support to …

I’m one of those people too lazy to wash her face with something else than water in the mornings, but one day a friend who had bought two pieces of Clinique Facial Soap decided to give one to me, and I tried it.
It looks a little like a normal …

I have been trying to curb my food consumption as part of my New Year’s resolution list, and I don’t do well with prescription appetite suppressants, so I thought I would try hoodia. I’ve heard rave reviews from friends, but never felt brave enough to try it.
After …

I have suffered from several attacks of sciatica in my life, and this is a condition I would not wish on a mortal enemy. The pain is horrific and unrelenting. I have fibromyalgia, so I am familiar with nerve related pain, and sciatica takes it to a whole new level. …

Delaware does have several social work agencies that will distribute free contraceptives for teenagers through the age of eighteen. Not only are condoms given out free at such facilities, but so too are birth control pills and pap exams. Information will also be granted to girls who …

My neighbor has a young son who I often babysit when she leaves town for business. One weekend I had him for both days, and I decided to take him to a farm where he could pet the horses and other animals. We packed a lunch and headed out …

I don’t have an issue trying things out. I will try things all day long. I had a time when I was trying to lose a little weight, so I had to see what would work for me. I think everyone gets to the point where they actually want …

As a thank you gift for helping a couple of friends redecorate their home, I received a nice little box of Upper Canada bath truffles. This is an adorable little set of six bath fizzies made to look like real truffles, with little chocolate swirls on top. The scents …

I always had a habit to keep my weight checked. For this I would make it a point to keep track of my weight at least once a month. But last November —“when I stepped on my weighing machine- I was in for a great shock. My weight had …

I don’t know about you, but I have been trying to lose all those post pregnancy tummy flab for the last 7 years in vain. I have tried every available workout video, especially from the series the FIRM. I recently bought this 5-Day Abs workout series, and was hoping …

Cory Quirino’s World of Wellness is a well-known line of wellness products in the Philippines. With the recent strain of dengue that has been going around, my mom decided to get me the Health Protect Insect Repellant Spray (Lemongrass) upon seeing Cory Quirino recommending it and hearing some …

It was that time of year, the reminder for my daughters annual eye-check had plopped through the letterbox. This brought to a head the realisation that my sore and itchy eyes, general headachiness and grumpiness after long hours in front of the screen may be due to my short-sightedness …

A week ago would have been the first time that I actually used the brand “Slam Condoms”, even though my friend told me that they were cheap quality because of her experience with them, and that we should use another brand. However, I still went along and used it, …

When I saw the big yellow iconic happy face on the front of the box, I had to pick up the Brain Pharma Happy Pills to see what they were. I have occasional bouts of stress like anyone. Being a caretaker for an elderly parent and also dealing with several …

I have used a saline spray many times in the past for dry nasal passages due to cold weather and air, or allergies and colds. I was under the impression that they were mostly all the same, but I have been introduced to a new product that is a bit …

I normally buy baby wipes for personal cleansing, since they are less expensive and are basically the same thing as most of the adult wipes. One day when I was in Walmart, I happened to noteice that the Equate brand had a version of the Playtex wipes that were so …

I wasn’t too happy when I discovered that I possibly had a type of athlete’s foot. The word is misleading, because I’m not really athletic anyway, but I guess your feet can sweat wether you are an athletic or active person or not. Now I move around all day, …

I have had back problems for many years. Just recently, I went to Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield Wisconsin. That is the best thing I have ever done. It had gotten to the point that it hurt to walk. I was referred to Dr. Rao by …

If you have an ear wax buildup or just want to clean your ears out in a safe and gentle way then you should try this product. I’ve been using it for years and I absolutely love it. It comes in a small …

I have tried various forms of stevia. I have never been able to force myself to like it as a sweetener for drinks or food, except when blended, as in the product called Truvia. When I decided to make homemade pots of lip butter as stocking stuffers one …

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 …

Finally, a good sized cold pack for me to use on my back! I was very excited to find a twelve inch pack that I could use effectively to cover the area I need it to cover. I hurt my back almost two years ago, doing who knows what, …

I have always loved to have a fit and healthy body and so to help achieve this endeavor, I always tried using simple and easy to use exercise equipments that could be used right in the comfort of my home. Knowing my fondness for these exercisers, my husband gifted …

I have really long hair, and it’s naturally straight but it’s always frizzy and tangled. One day, I saw the commercial of Mane & Tail shampoo on TV and the commercial said that the shampoo will make your hair grow longer, softer, and straighter. Being desperate, I asked my …

I have a friend who is constantly urging me to use more natural and green products—“ so she buys me one every week or so that she thinks I will like. (I reciprocate by cooking for her) I love this arrangement, because I love trying new things.
The …

I have had occasional problems with migraines. They are common in people with fibromyalgia, which I have also. If you have ever had a migraine, you know how miserable they make you and how they can completely wipe you out for hours—“ sometimes days. Fortunately, it is rare that I …

When I came across Gaiam Prosperity Yoga Mat online and read all the product descriptions, I thought, well, it can’t be real. I bought a lot of yoga mats before and they all promised the same thing - comfort, durability, flexibility and all that crap. I tried a lot …

In January 2006, Halifax and Dartmouth in fact the whole of Nova Scotia became bombarded with LA Weight Loss Commercials.
These uplifting commercials featured happy slim Americans all testifying to the powers of the LA Weight Loss Program. These spokes ladies even told of their weight loss in pounds (which …

I have gained a lot of pounds since the vacation months, and have been looking for slimming products to help me loose the additional weight that I have gained. I wanted to lose weight and I was lazy to exercise so I wanted to look for something to help …