Neutrogena is a brand that I have always relied on for making incredibly good skin products. The Norwegian formula hand cream has been around for a long time. It has many loyal fans and followers—“ because it is unique and it works. When I have very dry hands, there are …

One winter when I was getting tired of constantly washing my hands and reapplying lotion when working with a friend in re-homing some animals, I decided to bring some hand sanitizer with me. It was great not to have to wash as frequently, but the problem was that the …

With cold season coming up it is time to start thinking about germs and viruses. This time of year I always stock up on Oust Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer. I get one to keep in each room. It is really great stuff. When trying to make sure that …

Good equipment, a good location and friendly staff is what the Century Fitness gym located in East Longmeadow a decent place and it is a comfortable environment to work out in. I use to go to this place often and didn’t mind working out there but there are a …

I usually don’t share my thoughts on the medicaments and supplements online, but here I found a very nice and affordable B Vitamins supplement that a lot of people might be interested in. I’m not a certified doctor and I can’t give you medical advice, so please don’t take this …

I decided to treat myself to a salon type hairspray to see if it would help keep my hair in place better. My hair is known for its frizz and is very unmanageable. I decided to try Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Firm Hairspray. I paid approximately $15.00 for …

Due to hectic schedules, it would sometimes become difficult for me to make it to the gym. But being a health fitness freak, I would make it a point to do some of exercises staying at home. One of my favorite exercise routine would be skipping because I always …

The Nike + Ipod system is an invention which both companies have participated in. This works by Nike making shoes that will fit the Nike+ Ipod piece into the button of your shoe and this will act as a transmitter that (when put in the bottom of your shoe) …

I read about this product in a magazine and there were so many reports of amazing results that I wanted to give it a try. Like most people, my diet has some undesirable elements in it, and to complicate things, I am diabetic. I did check with my doctor about …

My mouth is sensitive to the strong mint flavors in most toothpastes you find in stores. This causes me to spend less time brushing if I use them, as well as general discomfort. To avoid this problem, I use either kid’s formulas which are usually not mint, or natural products …

When I took up biking and jogging, I decided to purchase a heart rate monitor, to keep up with how many beats per minute I was as I ran or biked. I shopped around a bit before deciding to buy the Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor, which …

Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet paper is by far the best toilet paper I have ever used. This toilet paper lives up to its name. You don’t have to worry about getting a rash or soreness after each use. I always make sure to keep stock, especially when I’m having …

I have the worst time swallowing pills and I have to take a lot of vitamins due to deficiencies. All of the liquid multivitamins that I had tried before this one either made me sick or tasted so horrible that I had trouble swallowing them. Centrum Liquid multivitamin is …

Having bad skin was a major turning point in my life, in ways both good and bad. On the good, I never would have thought about taking care of my skin. It gave birth to all my meticulous skincare practices, which I still do up until now, …

Now when I get a cut or something like that, the last thing I think about putting on it is rubbing alcohol, because I know it’s going to sting, and I’m one of those people who would like to avoid pain if at all possible, but I really liked …

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 …

The problem of my acne had become an on and off affair in my life. They would appear in their accordance and would also disappear according to their will after treating them with medication. The main problem would arise when these pimples appeared on the wrong time - …

I went to Tagaytay last week and we stayed on my aunt’s house overnight. We we got there, I noticed that I had several mosquito bites. It’s only a vacation house, so it’s poorly maintained. Luckily, when we strolled around on that day, we passed by a drugstore and …

I have been looking for a safer alternative to aluminum containing deodorants ever since I learned about the dangers of using them. Two women in my family had breast cancer, and I do not want to be the third. Unfortunately, aluminum deodorants/antiperspirants are really the only ones that seem to …

I recently had some trouble with a tooth that resulted in a lot of lingering gum irritations and after doing some extensive research on the internet for natural remedies, Oil of Oregano was one of the most mentioned remedies.
I decided to order a bottle of oil of oregano from …

A friend of mine recently suggested her favorite Yoga for beginners DVD from Gaiam. Since I am relatively new to the practice and she has been doing it for a while, I thought I’d take her advice and give A.M and P.M. Yoga for Beginners a try. …

The cross crunch is a machine that is supposed to replace the standard crunch because the problem with this exercise is that you need to get on the floor to do your crunches. This will lead to problems for many people because it can become very painful on your …

I will try anything once and I just had to try this touch and brush dispenser that they had on the infomercials on television. I was a little skeptical, but I figured I would just give it a try to see if it really worked. I purchased the item …

Norforms have been on the market for years, and surprisingly there have not been many other products that emulated them. I had never used the product until a year ago. I had remembered selling them when I worked in a drugstore in my youth. One particularly funny …

I was walking through the aisles in the Health and Beauty section of Wal-Mart looking for something that could combat my acne when I noticed this treatment. I will admit that I was very surprised at first when I discovered that Burt’s Bees who is so well known …

Recently I have noticed that my contact lenses were drying out more often than usual. For some reason I went from having to never use re-wetting drops to having to use them several times per day. I decided that I needed to try a different contact solution to see …

I was trying to get an alternative to my Olay moisturizer with SPF15. I was thinking if this works just as good then why not save a couple of bucks to buy something else I need. I like how this moisturizer has a built in pump so I could …

I bought the Gazelle Edge at Walmart for 100 dollars and I have to say, I love it! It’s easy to move and not very heavy at all. It folds up easily so I can easily slip it in a closet or move it from room to room. What’s …

I’ve been taking fiber supplements for a long time to help regulate my system and also help with hunger control and weight loss. When I mentioned this to a GNC employee while discussing diabetes supplements, he told me about apple pectin as a source of fiber. Apple pectin …

I love to use mineral salts in my nightly bath. I use hot bath therapy to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia and for general health and good sleep. Mineral salts help to balance the muscles and the skin, adding important minerals to the water like magnesium, which is essential to good …

Since I have a bad back and my knees act up, as well as my wrist when a rain is coming, I have tried a variety of creams, gels, and such to try and relieve my pain so that I can function like a normal person throughout the day, …

The As Seen On TV inversion table is a fair product. It says it helps back problems are it is quite effective. Basically what it does is turns you upside down. As you raise your arms, you slowly tip backwards. I figure it’s all about balancing. You must adjust …

When I sent my partner to the store, I requested cotton swabs. I was asked what brand, and I replied that as long as it was either Q-Tip or Johnson’s, it was fine. I did not think about the varieties that were available. I have always felt that Q-Tips …

Healing Natural Oils (Healing Varicose Veins) is an all natural product that I have been using to get read of varicose veins which I have been hiding for the last 20 years. I used to have smooth legs and used to wear mostly skirts and dresses because I …

If you are a smoker and you have ever considered quitting then I am sure you have heard of Nicorette. When it first came out there was a lot of people in the media saying how it could help you kick your addiction and that it was an easy …

I like to try natural remedies for every day problems, so that I am getting less exposure to chemicals and unwanted additives. I don’t avoid all of them, but I figure if I make some effort it will at least help protect my health in some small ways. I bought …

I was never really sold into this yoga thing until a friend invited me to join her in her Ashtanga Yoga class because her group is offering a free one-week trial for “those who are interested but are still not sure if yoga is right for them.” Anyway, after …

Eye make up was always an important part in my daily make —“up. Though I just loved applying the mascara and eyeliner or an eye pencil on my eyes- my problem would begin when I had to remove the eye make- up. Removing my eye make —“up always seemed …

When it comes to pain management, I will leave no stone unturned. I recently came across the Arthritis: A Natural Approach DVD, and knew I was onto something. Lately it has occurred to me that pills are often the first line of defense from pain.
What …

I need to confess I am an odd woman out, or the black sheep out of the white. I have come to confirm that one man’s meat is another’s poison. About seven years ago, I read the adverts about Wild Growth hair oil and I was quite impressed. The …

I had an issue with the screws falling out of my glasses where the arm is held on. I didn’t really want to have to go to the eyeglass store to get it repaired each time. I decided to purchase an eyeglass repair kit from CVS. It had a …

Last night I tore open the Malibu Pilates Mari’s Dynamic Sequencing Workout which was the last of the workout DVD’s that came with my Malibu Pilates Chair System.
I found it difficult to get the necessary enthusiasm needed to motivate me sooner, since I am …

This is my favorite disposable soft lens for I’ve used it for more than six years. No complain and no irritation for my both eyes. Even I also wear it when I sleep (fell asleep and forget to release it).
At the beginning I would rather to wear yearly …

Over the years, I have tried countless facial washes, oils, cleansers, and bars. I have tried department store brands such as Shu Uemura (cleansing oil), Chanel (rinse-off foaming cleanser), Lancome (milk cleanser), and Clinique (rinse-off cleanser) to drugstore brands like Neutrogena (facial cleansing bar and acne-free facial wash) …

This cream was given to me as a prescription when I had to have part of a toenail removed due to an in-growth. It was to help keep the wound from getting infected, and also to soothe and help the pain. It does both quite well, and I …

I hate swallowing big horse pills like a lot of people. I am also a kid at heart and a diabetic who will use any excuse available to eat something sweet. Chewable vitamins satisfy me on all these levels! I have tried several different kinds—“ gum ball vitamins, …

This product is meant to help you increase your metabolism and thus increase your weight loss. I noticed very little difference with it as opposed to without it. I eat a healthy diet and exercise, but my metabolism needed a little kick. I thought Blackmores Metabolism …

This herbal medicine to me is a miracle rug. It’s really not an herbal medicine but more like a fruit extract. You can buy it at the whole foods store for around $7. Now the price is really high considering the size of the bottle but it isn’t something …

I have tried just about every topical pain relief product to help with my nerve-related and fibromyalgia pain. Aspercreme was actually one of the first I ever tried, way back in my teens when it started. I liked the idea of not having an odor to the treatment, …

Always Infinity is a new product so I wanted to try it out. They are maxi pads that have powerful absorbency. I have now tried both the regular flow and the heavy flow. I normally just use tampons but at night need something so I bought them for that. …