Over the years, drinking coffee and diet sodas have made my teeth a little yellow. Recently while looking at pictures on my digital camera I noticed they were turning very yellow and realized I had to do something to bring back my white smile. I was wary of trying …

Every since I was a teenager, I have been obsessed with having perfect skin. I guess it must have been because I had such imperfect skin having had to suffer through the regular ‘icky, greasy, pimply’ skin condition that most teens are subject to due to mounting amounts of hormones. …

I’ve tried every pain relief gel out there, for various ailments including fibromyalgia and nerve related pain. I have often used the common over the counter creams like Ben Gay or Mineral Ice gel, which are mostly counter-irritants and don’t actually relieve pain, but distract you from it.
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Backache and muscle pain gives me a hard time to sleep. Being tired at work and doing the house hold chores gives me this body ache. I usually experienced a body pain in the morning when I woke up. But since I found out this Extra strength Efficasent oil, …

I stopped using a tissue when urinating, because the gynecologist of my cousin, told her it is not advisable for women’s hygiene protection. Since then I turned to feminine wipes, my choice is Charmee feminine wipes because I find it very comfortable to use.
Charmee feminine wipes come in wet …

Among my favorite times of the year is when Bath and Body Works holds their semi annual clearance sales. I just got back from one this week, and stocked up on all my favorites at fantastic prices.
Some of their newer fragrances are even on sale—“ but it’s …

About two summers ago, I was outside on one of the hottest day of the year and forgot to put on some sunscreen. I know…stupid, but I really didn’t expect to be out there that long and thought it wouldn’t cause that much damage.
Oh boy. Was I ever wrong.
I …

I tried Powerhouse: the Original 32, on the recommendation of a friend. It is a powdered whole food nutritional supplement which advertises itself as “high fiber, low calorie, and bills itself as an instant breakfast, lunch, or snack.” It says it is a 32% complete protein food. It is …

Xylitol is like ordinary sugar granules, except that it does not contain sugar, and it comes from the bark of birch trees. This substance has a long history, in the last World War, it saved the people of Finland from dying from starvation. This was about the …

I ordered this product for less than $10 from Amazon several months ago. I had never heard of it until a co-worker recommended that I give it a try. While I am not the type of person to blindly purchase and try random products, this one had …

A natural massage does not only need firm and soothing hands but real good massage oil to perfectly deliver the purpose. Well that is what I am saying now but I would admit that I used to be just contented with any kind of oil used on my body. …

So, I don’t really get a lot of acne but as a 30-yr old woman I do from time to time get breakouts on my face. I have uncomplicated acne that is usually due to overeating sweets that my body is trying to detox or it’s hormonal. I like …

This is one particular piece of exercise equipment which I find very useful, but not for the intended function as marketed by the manufacturer.
Going against my usual philosophy of not employing the use of electrical equipment that is supposed to substitute any real forms of exercise, I decided to …

This interesting German made shampoo was suggested to me by a friend who had tried it. She did like the way it made her hair feel, but could not continue to use it because she had a reaction to something in it that caused her scalp to itch and flake.
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This is a product that is now hard to find, since many stores have discontinued carrying the line. Loving Care is probably the most gentle temporary hair color there ever was. I used this product in auburn, as an experiment to see if I would like a redder sheen to …

Coppertone Sport 100+ SPF Sunscreen is the absolute best sunscreen I have ever used! I have fair skin and burn very quickly no matter how much or how often I apply sunscreen. I have tried numerous products and nothing seemed to help protect my skin at all.
I …

I am not typically a big advocate for hormone enhancing supplements but with finding a box of MassCaps XP 60 count on clearance at my local nutrition shop, I couldn’t resist at least trying it. I first noticed the star on the box that said “now with Arachidonic Acid” …

My sister bought this foot massager for my parents about 3 years ago. It was a very popular OSIM product back then. She bought it during its promotional period at around RM 900 (which is around USD$ 260).
Unlike the other OSIM massager we have, this foot massager is not …

The last electric shaver I’ve been using just got terrible after awhile, I just couldn’t stand it anymore. I don’t know if its the blade that got dull or what, but I was just getting frustrated with the results I was getting. Every time I used it, I would …

Rockreation Indoor Climbing Gym is a great place for climbers of all levels to go and have fun or learn some new moves.
It is located on the west side of LA right by the 10 freeway. It is easy to get to and park. There is plenty of street …

My backache was so terrible that it had completely paralyzed my life. Though I was under medication my back ache kept coming back as soon as I stopped taking pills. My physician reasoned out that it was my long seating hours that was hindering the healing of my back …

Fighting the common cold war seems to be a losing battle for me.Sad to say, I found out that there is no quick relief for the common cold. No matter what you do once you caught the colds,you will have to let it run its course,from days to weeks.Realizing …

I have suffered with constipation ever since I started taking medication for my menstrual cramps and it is a total pain in the butt —“ pun intended. When I am constipated my belly swells up round like a football and I feel so bloated it is really uncomfortable. …

With most of my time spend sitting on the chair all through the day- I had started witnessing some pain in my neck and shoulders. This pain though on the milder side would make feeling uncomfortable and stressed. Although I did try adding an extra cushion on the back …

I love old fashioned, cold processed soap, and Pangea Organics is a brand I am proud to buy. Not only are their products organic, their packaging is recyclable and plantable. The box the soap comes in is actually seeded, so you can plant it and grow herbs. I planted mine, …

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 …

It was actually my husband’s idea to buy a medicine ball. At the time, I was looking for a cheap, at-home alternative to exercise that would keep me interested and motivated, and I told him that exercising with someone would really help me stay on track. It’s been a …

My back is hurting me all the time, if I am doing a lot of grunt work it will go out. I use a lot of pain relievers and gels and such, but I also wanted a good back brace to use when I am doing labor work …

As I started sending my son to playgroup, he often devloped cold. Every weekend his temperature rises with cold. This became a weekly routine and we decided to provide him with some immunity booster as he was just on milk and common food items. On our search, we found …

Anger Management is something that I have always seen in the movies in which they show this as the answer to anger problems. I also saw this on an MTV show which made it appear as it were very easy for you to get rid of your anger and …

When I noticed a relative’s nails were looking longer and stronger than I had ever seen them, I asked how she was managing that—“ and she told me she took this supplement on the advice of her doctor. Appearex is basically a biotin supplement. At first I wrote it off, …

A few months back , when I happened to visit my sisters place - something terrible happened. As I was hurrying down the stairs of her house, I just happened to loose my balance and just rolled down the stairs and sprained my ankle terribly. The fall just shocked …

I have had very oily skin all my life. I could drench a cotton ball in straight rubbing alcohol and wipe down my face with it at least a half a dozen times a day, and my skin STILL wouldn’t dry out from the use of it. I’m not …

I have been missing my left big toe and over half the second adjacent toe since I was four years old. I was the unfortunate victim of a vicious lawnmower. I do not remember the recovery period. But I am told I was crawling like a …

I wanted to purchase a first aid kit for my home because I wanted to make sure that I had everything that I needed if an emergency should arise. I have been involved with emergency workers for the past twenty years and I suppose that made me more aware …

I have gone to Dr. Nils Foley, MD, several times for a variety of issues, even though he isn’t my primary practitioner. Dr. Foley is a regular treating physician at the new Nextcare Urgent Care on Oracle, near the Tucson Mall. I haven’t had a general practitioner in a …

Although I am not the world’s biggest fan of Listerine mouthwashes, I do acknowledge that they are a leader in the field and make good products. I just don’t care for how strong they are. That said, I decided to try this after reading some reviews on different whitening products. …

I am now officially over forty and it’s time to start looking into all those wonderful anti-aging products and sorting out the ones that work. I noticed a few months ago that my eyes were getting very tired looking, and were slightly puffy in the morning, especially if I …

I am not really a fan of exercise videos because I think that they are quite boring and just a way for some to make thousands of dollars. So when I bought this video by Chalene Johnson, I thought that it was just one of those plain old exercise …

I had been using a lot of feminine wash. Some gives me irritations and rushes. Because I have a sensitive skin I have to make sure that everything I apply will be suitable for me. And as a woman, part of our natural hygiene is to wash of course …

I think this is probably one of my most favorite after-sun products that I’ve ever tried. Unfortunately, however, it seems it’s almost never available in stores around here, and I have to order it online if I want it. I tend to get at least a dozen or so …

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure a couple of years ago. My doctor felt that it was best if I bought a home blood pressure monitor since she wanted me to keep track of my blood pressure. My blood pressure was not that high at the …

Concept II must be the best known and the most popular rowing machine out there. Like all rowers, it has a seat, two footrests with straps, and a handle that you pull on, imitating the motions of rowing a boat. The seat slides back and forth as you exercise, …

At first I was thrilled to get this because I figured it was the lazy persons answer to quick ab exercises with results. Boy was I wrong! Yes, you do get results, but there is nothing in this rocker for a lazy person.
Part of me wishes I …

I have put my trust in Secret brand for many years. Every antiperspirant/deodorant product I have ever purchased of this brand has worked consistently and reliably. My favorite product form is the invisible solid, and this is what I usually buy.
However, since Secret has come out with …

I am a huge fan of tea tree oil products. Tea tree oil has natural healing and antibacterial abilities, and can be used in many different ways both medicinally and as a skin treatment—“ even as a household cleaner. I have combination skin, and I am prone to mild …

The Bally Total Fitness Gym, located on 4438 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA, is surprisingly one of the better and more affordable gyms in the area. It is conveniently located by Cal State University Long Beach and by various apartment complexes, making it an ideal choice …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a young son. When he comes over to stay the night, his mom always sends him with an overnight bag, his medicines and directions if any are needed. At my suggestion, because he did not like to swallow pills, she found a …

I find that food is a little too enjoyable for me. With that said and done, I have low self control with it comes to food. A lot of people say they have tried everything, well me too.
The ONLY thing that has ever worked for me is Hoodia …

This is a lotion that I really hate because it really made my skin very itchy and I’ve had rashes from using it while I’m pregnant. I particularly used this product because the label says it can prevent the appearance of stretchmarks during pregnancy but it so untrue …