For the longest time I have been adding a little jump roping to my workout routine, most of the time it only happened when I had a but of rope around and the inspiration hit. Up until a couple months ago I never really thought about the type of …

The Marcy Smith Personal Trainer defines the “home gym”. It covers all major muscle groups, allowing you to blast through a full body workout without leaving the comforts of your own home. The sturdy and heavy duty structure is pretty much “bomb proof”. Its strong steel …

I sat down the other day to study the Sonoma Diet. Up until then, I had heard it was similar to the Mediterranean diet, but knew very few of its details.
Now that I have had a chance to digest the materials, I am a little …

I use different shampoos sometimes, picking ones to fit a certain need, and sometimes I switch it up. One that I liked to use before I found an alternative was Dove Extra Volume Shampoo in a 12 ounce bottle. I think it performed great, and I loved …

In my ever evolving quest for better oral health, I made the decision to begin oil pulling. Through the ton of research I did, I found out that cold pressed safflower oil was one of the best oils to use for this purpose. Well, I picked up a rather …

I tried this lotion at a friend’s house, and loved it. I had smelled it on her, and liked the smell so I asked what it was, and she showed me the bottle. I made a mental note of the name, and later looked for it myself. I was unable …

My fiance bought this vapor inhaler from Wal-Mart awhile back ago when his sinuses started acting up due to the high count of pollen in the air. I thought it was very odd shaped and just did not like the idea that you had to shove the tip of the …

Dabur Hingwashtak Churna was suggested to me by my uncle for long term relief from gas. I am not a chronic gastritis patient, but yes I do suffer from flatulence more than often. Having spicy foods trigger this type of problem for me. I have periodically tried many medicines, …

My scalp gets dry and flaky sometimes, especially in winter, and I usually use something like Head & Shoulders. But, a friend of mine recommended Paul Mitchell Tree Shampoo because she uses it for her dry scalp, and she said it worked great. I decided to buy …

I often make my own massage oils, lotions, and various moisturizing products, and I have been ordering the components to make them from Now Foods quite often because I have found the quality to be very good and very consistent.
I have a variety of oils I like …

Once summer has arrived, the biggest worry on everybody’s minds is the sun. Being fair-skinned and easily-freckled, I always have to be sure to slather on high SPFs on my face every time I walk out the door. I had been neglecting sun protection for my lips.. forever, and …

I was hesitant at first whether to submit a review like this because this thing is what I can consider pretty intimate. It’s about sanitary pads. I don’t know with other women who have tried Modess but I would love to recommend the brand, Modess(regardless of the …

I used to frequent an IBS message board to look for suggestions and find out how other people were managing their symptoms. I heard some pretty outrageous ideas at times, and also some really good ones. One that caught my attention was from a woman posting about a native …

I really do pride myself on having a bandage for every occassion. Need something on a pinky toe, or your middle knuckle, or an ankle or knee? I’m your gal. Bandages have this strange collectibility to me that I can’t really explain and, honestly, I’ve had some boxes of …

One of my favorite fragrances and flavors is black currant. In Britain, it is seen quite commonly, but in the US it is not quite as popular. Everyone knows I obsess over black currant, so when a relative ran across this product, it was ordered for me as …

When I was a child and I have colds and cough, my mother would always put Vicks Vapor Rub on my chest and back and massage them gently, and I will immediately feel better because Vicks Vapor Rub’s warmth, together with my mother’s touch brought relief and comfort to …

Diets can be overwhelming, I know. Sometime we need a quick break. Something that will help us to lose weight while we get to eat whatever we want. Let me repeat : Lose weight while we eat whatever we want. To some this is a miracle. …

My partner is a huge fan of sandalwood. I have never been a big sandalwood user myself, although I don’t mind it in moderation if it is added to other fragrances. When I found this shower gel by ShiKai, I smelled it out of curiosity, and found that I actually …

I have no idea who DOESN’T suffer from sinuses but know that I do and when it gets bad, it gets very bad. One of the things that I notice about my sinuses is that it ends up swelling up my nasal membrane, which in turn causes so …

After ending my rehab sessions for my back after suffering from painful back pains brought on by prolonged sitting in front of the computer last year, I also searched for a different lumbar brace not the usual medical brace which I also use when I needed to stabilize my back …

I stayed at a friend’s house when I traveled to see an event in Florida a couple of years ago. I stayed a couple of weeks. While I was there, I ran out of my mouthwash, and my friend recommended that I use hers rather than buying more, because she …

I love lip balm, and it is hard for me to pass one up if it is original and unusual, and Eos lip balm is both. It comes in an interesting sphere shaped solid balm, with a twist off top. Once I actually used it, I realized it was a …

I am a bona-fide bath product junkie, and it took me forever but I finally got around to trying the Lush products that all my friends had been raving about and demanding that I go out and buy. One Lush product suggestion in particular kept coming up, and that was …

No matter how I slather on a scented hand sanitizer to clean my pampered hands, I don’t get the same assurance of a tingly clean feel compared to a rubbing alcohol. At times, I even forget to bring a hand cream in my purse, yet I always manage …

Parkinson’s Disease that affects the person’s skills, particularly their movement (or as they call it ‘motor’ or voluntary actions) and coordination � and how they speak as well. The person’s mind is still there thus it’s one of those cruel diseases because the person knows how bad their condition …

I never had too bad a problem with dandruff, but when I got this, I thought that I might as well see if it did anything. I had thought that it wouldn’t hurt any, if it ended up doing anything at all, then maybe it would just help make …

It was my first time to attend the Barre3 exercise program last week. Barre3 is a mix of ballet, yoga and pilates, and a class lasts for one hour. The program includes several different workouts which make use of the bar, an exercise mat, and a small …

I was going through a pretty lengthy period of having constant ear aches. I’d been to the doctor a number of times about it, and they’d give me something, and I’d take it, and the pain would go away and just a week or two later, the ear …

Why I got this product: When I was diagnosed with Diabetes, the number 1 in my list of lifestyle modification is to get a good exercise. I can do that with jogging and long walks but then, it snows in Virginia. Even if it doesn’t, winter day can go …

After trying the 8 Minute Buns and Legs workout, I thought I—˜d see if I could get a hold of the 8 Minutes Abs and Arms Workout. While I knew the first DVD cost about twenty dollars, I was shocked when I saw the second DVD for …

I’ve suffered from acne for about 5 years now and my face have only been clear since about a year ago from seeing a dermatologist. But since my face is under control now, I sometimes get these pesky little break out pimple looks so bad, annoying and sometimes painful. …

I usually use a regular rinse out conditioner on my hair, but sometimes, especially if I want extra volume and don’t need to condition right away, I use a leave in spray conditioner. These products also come in handy on days when I need to refresh the style, especially if …

As it is summer, I always try to motivate myself to get a little fitter and to eat a little less. Both of these are extremely hard to do during the summer. There are so many good things to eat while I am at home and the weather just …

I first used Curash anti-rash family powder when my daughter was born. Unlike my son my little girl has always suffered from dry skin and she tends to get rashes easily. The chemist recommended I try Curash Anti-Rash Family Powder and I was so happy with the results my …

I went to GNC looking for a supplement to accompany my current weight loss plan and hopefully speed up my weight loss by helping me feel full.
The clerk at GNC highly recommended the Lean Shake mix, which was available in chocolate, vanilla or strawberry flavors. He explained to …

Since I often forget to take my pills everyday when Ortho Evra came out, I thought it was a really great idea. You put it on and you forget it for a week. I went to my OB/GYN and got a prescription. The patch itself is pretty neat, it’s …

This is a Multipurpose solution for all contact lenses claiming that it is ideal for sensitive eyes and I could say that it lived up to its name. I have been a soft extended contact lens wearer for several years now and using the right contacts solution is …

I always love keeping my skin clean and dirt free because I strongly believe keeping your skin clean goes a long way in making it look young and beautiful. For this I always love using a body scrub ( at least once a week) to help wash …

I live in a pretty dry climate here in Vegas, and sometimes it feels like my body just isn’t getting any water at all. I’ve had a bottle of water evaporate in my car even, which should tell you exactly how hot and dry it can get here. My …

As someone with sensitive skin, I find the skin on my hands regularly dried out and cracked as a result of frequently washing with regular hand soap. I would apply dermatologist recommended lotions multiple times a day and still barely retain the moisture, because I wash so frequently. Consequently, …

When I found a recipe for shampoo that I really liked, it required using an unscented shampoo base. I looked at sites where I normally ordered my ingredients from, like essential oils and bases, but the only shampoo bases I could find were either not of very good quality, or …

The skin on my lips is basically very dry and so I often have the skin peeling off —“ especially during the winter season. This peeling gives a rather unhealthy look to my lips and also makes me uncomfortable all though the …

Thank you thank you thank you Theraflu for this wonderful new flavor! Well, maybe it’s not new, but I hadn’t seen it until just recently and I’ve been using Theraflu products for years and years. I’m kind of old school in many ways that the idea of taking a …

When I was younger we used many different brands and types of toothpastes. One of the toothpastes I decided to try one day was Colgate’s Herbal Toothpaste. I have always had a fascination with herbs and what they can do for the body. I like that it is all …

I’ve always loved all the products made by Thymes. Their fragrances and bath products are simply some of the best out there, and although I can’t always afford to use them exclusively, if I won the lottery, I would have one of each thing they make in my bathroom, …

When I saw this pillow in a medical catalog, I knew that it was meant for pregnant women, but it just looked so amazingly comfortable, I had to have one—“ and I am so glad I ordered it.
I have fibromyalgia, so I often have muscle, joint, or nerve …

I have elevated cholesterol and I refuse to take statin drugs after having a very negative experience with them. I have been taking fish oil and combinations of fish and flax oil for several years to help control the condition without drugs. I have a neighbor who has really struggled …

Wanting to lose weight is not a new issue for most women. Most of us always want to lose weight! And even if we do, we always want to lose some more. I am in the same page with most women. I wanted to lose a little weight (just …

Garlic has been used, for generations, to treat anything from the common cold to acne and even as a mosquito repellant and has long been said to be a true wonder drug in the homeopathic world. I don’t get a lot of garlic in my diet on a daily …

I was going to visit a friend of mine for the weekend in California, and didn’t feel like packing all my huge bottles of skin care and bath and body products that I wouldn’t be without for even a single day and so decided to buy a bunch of …