I have been doing Mari Windsor’s Pilates DVDs on and off for around 6 years, it is a simple way to strength my body, become more flexile and most importantly loose weight! My favorite version is the Power Sculpting ABS …

When I was shopping in Rite Aid one day, I saw that they had their brand of bubble bath on sale. Since I take a hot bath nearly every night to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I keep plenty of various bath additives on hand, including bubble bath—“ which I use …

I have never gone as far as knowing what topical eye drops are there in the drugstore, besides the prescription solutions my ophthalmologist had recommended. Apart from the purpose of wearing and tending my corrective lenses, I have never found it essential to use eye drops for no …

It may sound strange to see me writing as if I do not trust pregnancy tests. That COULD be, because, according to the pregnancy tests I had at doctor’s offices, in the late 60’s, told me I was not pregnant, each time that I WAS pregnant. There are 2 …

The interesting packaging caught my attention and that is why I initially picked up this product for a look. It comes in a pretty dark brown jar that reminded me of coffee. This is a turmeric based mask, and I was not aware that turmeric was considered a powerful antioxidant, …

I was born asthmatic. Unfortunately, my husband was, too. But it didn’t keep us from being attracted to each other and eventually got married. So as expected, following Law of Genetics, our daughter has it too.
At an early age of 3-months, asthmatic symptoms were already showing. We brought her …

After using one of their facial lotions and being very pleased with the results, I had a look at some of the other Eucerin products available. While I have a ton of various body lotions at home, I did need one that was very basic and could be worn with …

I really don’t like the smell of citronella. My mother used to have those candles all over our patio and porches and it just stunk to high heaven and I couldn’t imagine that it would deter the bugs. More like it would deter your guests from wanting to sit …

Last year, I was having severe pain in my lower jaw on the left side, and decided to visit a dentist to see if it was related to a wisdom tooth I knew was coming in. My insurance company directed me to the office of Utpal Patel, a general …

Off-hand I cannot even think of another brand of applicator tampons other than Tampax, they are such a famous name and usually my brand of choice, although my favorite type of Tampax is the Pearl one which is fantastic. I have to use an applicator tampons as otherwise …

When I bought an H2O Blushing Orange shower gel, it was an instant hit in the household. Everyone wanted to borrow it because it smelled so nice. It was a great product—“ so when I was shopping at the same place where I bought the gel, I picked up a …

It’s that time of year again, it’s cold outside and, because we are constantly running our furnace, it gets dry indoors. As a result, both of our kids wake up stuffed up or, in worst case scenarios, can’t sleep at all.
We normally try to remedy this by running humidifiers …

This face wash comes in a pink clear plastic tube. It is a 4.2 fl. oz. bottle with a white cap.
I like the way this wash feels on my skin. I only need to use a little bit to get a good foaming action going. It feels so soft …

I love coconut, and I have always liked the shea butter lip balms that One makes. They have to be one of the most environmentally friendly, pro-earth, totally natural products I know of—“ except for the saccharin, of course. But saccharin has been exonerated as of late, as long as …

I am a big believer in taking multivitamins to keep your body in good shape. It’s not possible to always get every single mineral, vitamin and nutrient with eating a regular diet. I got a coupon for the One a Day multivitamins. I headed over to Walmart to see …

I have loved Crabtree and Evelyn products ever since I was introduced to them through a little gift store on the NJ shore which sold their lines. Since I have moved away from there, there are very few local stores that carry the full line of products, so when …

I remember that this supplement was popular for a time, and then I think it was taken off the market for some time. I take a prescription drug to help me sleep, but because of the side effects of it, I have often wanted to stop taking it. I have …

had to add this machine to my weekly pampering session because it was too much of a temptation to pass up. With the built in infrared heat it was to irresistible. After a full day of standing on my feet they feel like a sack of heavy potatoes …

Over the past two years (that’s when I was first introduced to Burt’s Bees products, even though it’s been around forever), I have used just about every Burt’s Bees product imagineable. I don’t like the fact that these products are extremely expensive, especially when I’ve trained myself to shop …

Growing up, I have always been allergic to mosquito bites. As far as I can remember, I’ve had the worst reactions to them. I would first find an itchy, red, burning rash on me which will develop into a weal after a few minutes. On all occasions, when I …

A friend of mine shares my love of handmade soaps. We always tell each other about good ones that we find, and often give soaps as gifts. The last soap I received from this friend was from a site called Olde Crone’s Bewitching Bath soaps. I had to laugh when …

I love lubricants, I think they can spice up things a bit and also help if you have occasional dryness issue. I owned quite a lot in the past and will in the future and preferably have more than one at home.
This one cached my eye in the …

Sometimes we all feel a bit run down. I have those days, especially when my fibromyalgia is acting up. I have used some of the 5 Hour energy products and some others, so I know that a boost will help me get through the day sometimes. When I was having …

I used a lot of yoga mats. One of them was Gaiam Dragonfly Print Yoga Mat which cost only $35 online. I bought it because I needed a tough yoga mat which can help me. There are many decent yoga mats, and this is one of them. I like …

When I finally was able to afford health insurance during my senior year in college, I went to see a dermatologist about my acne right away. She prescribed me these pills called Doxycycline. They were 100 milligram caplets. I had to first take them twice a …

I have been visiting my current dermatologist for more than a year already and the result is tremendously favorable. I couldn’t be any happier with my face now. She assigns creams for me to apply day and night to prevent further damage on my skin. During the process of …

I love having first aid kits, especially easily portable or small ones that I can carry with my on day trips to places like the zoo or park with my friends and kids. My friends joke about my preparedness for emergencies to such an extent that, as a gag, …

I recently got these free with a couple of coupons I found for Target, and I typically use Rolaids when I get heartburn, but I thought since they were not going to cost me anything, I would give them a try. This package came in three different rolls, and …

I have always commended Philosophy for their amazing scents. Although lately I have turned to using a lot of natural products with fewer chemicals and detergents, sometimes I have to indulge a little and when I saw this product on clearance, I jumped at it. It looks to have been …

I’ll be honest. Mostly I just bought these because it looked like a cool idea. My feet hurt all the time, and I go through different insoles like they are going out of style. In my shoes, and with the amount of time I’m on my feet when at …

Adult gummy vitamins aren’t things that I would have ever imagined taking a couple of years ago but due to some life circumstances, it kind of called for it. When it comes to Omega 3 I have tried to capsules but some are difficult to swallow. I read reviews …

I have used the Alba spf 18 lip balm, and when I went to look for another because I ended up giving the first one to someone who liked it, I found this one instead. It has a higher spf—“ 25 instead of 18, and has most of the same …

Me being the type of person I am, Woman that is, I have always been against the patch. I haven’t had a desire to use birth control of any kind. I don’t have many kids, I only have two and I think that my decision has been just fine. …

Since most of my time is spent in front of the computer, my eyes which feel very tired and fatigued sometimes become a cause of concern. Apart from the puffiness and dark circles around my eyes- my eyes start looking rather dull and lifeless and so in order …

In recent times I have been in search of a bandage that is truly waterproof. I wanted something that would protect any paper cuts I was getting from the burning and stinging of hand washing and dish washing. I had tried a few bandages, but they were not working …

I use heavy sun block products in the summer because I have fair skin and was also told that I may have a slight case of lupus. Not wanting to take any chances, I protect myself, as if I do have lupus, the sun could indeed by my enemy.
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Thank heavens for whoever invented this cooling gel patch. Once upon a time, there was only the ice pack and whenever I would get sick, my mom would fill the ice pack with (whatelse?) ice and place it on top of my forehead to bring my fever down. It …

Raynaud’s Phenomenon, also known as Raynaud’s disease, is a condition that is usually more prevalent among women. Raynaud’s can be compared to frost bite. This condition is not as well known as Asthma or Diabetes so I would like to tell you a little about it.
I have …

Everyone knows petroleum jelly is great for mending chapped lips. But not every brand of petroleum jelly is greater than Aquaphor healing ointment. I had to suffer the worst cracked lips in my life to determine the best antidote. It was easy to make scrubbing my …

I am always busy with my projects. And I am worried about my health because I am starting have pains. Early in the morning my mother woke me up but I cannot stand on my bed. I try to stand but I fall on my bed. In the …

Awhile back, a friend called me on the phone and asked—“ “Don’t you use thickening stuff on your hair?” Oh yes, I do and I will try anything. My hair is thinning quickly on top and I give every new product a chance. I’ve tried many different brands, both …

Cap Barbell Strength Neoprene Dumbbells are colorful and pleasant looking ones which actually made my home work out area looks inviting. When it comes to endurance and strength training, there are a lot of psychological dependencies to continue the routine without fail. Cap Barbell Neoprene dumbbells are perfect to …

I am a sufferer of chronic pain from fibromyalgia, nerve pain, and lower back pain due to stress and injuries. I’ve heard so many people talk about acupuncture treatment for pain, and how it changed their lives, that I’ve really always wanted to try it, but never really knew of …

I took my four year old son into Kool Smiles in Fort Wayne, IN, today. It’s located in Quimby Village, towards Waynedale. He’s been in there before, and today I took him in because one of his front teeth looked discolored. We found out its nerve …

I have owned a Total Gym for years. I recently upgraded to the Total Gym 1800 because it had some improved features, and my old one was starting to deteriorate from years and years of use. What I love about the Total Gym 1800 is that there are …

I’ve used a few different Little Noses products and really like them because I think they are solid and good products to use on kids. It’s not medicinally strong, and some of them are all natural, as was the case with the Little Noses Sterile Saline Nasal Mist which …

I have forty one year old combination skin. I have a few fine lines and wrinkles forming, and still have acne breakouts occasionally, especially in the summer. I have been looking for a good moisturizer that I can actually use all year. This has been difficult to find, as my …

One of the herbal supplements I have been using to help strengthen my immune system is the Spring Valley Natural Echinacea Golden Seal Complex Supplement. I like this supplement because it is made from 900 mgs of pure Echinacea and golden seal roots without any other unnatural ingredients …

This is one of those multi-vitamins that I still question to this day, years after I’ve used it. Not because it was a bad product, but because I’m not even entirely sure, after all this time, what kind of benefits I was supposed to have gotten out of it. …

I bought this machine a little bit ago and I’ve fallen in love with it. It’s really easy to use and I can start seeing results already. I thought it would take long to get used to the uses for it but a nice chart is included that tells …