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 …

My oral hygiene is very important to me. After spending almost two months battling a gum problem a few years ago, I got it all cleared up, and promised myself it would never happen again. In addition to careful brushing, flossing daily, and going to the dentist at the …

I have a poor habit of eating so the doctor told me I should take multivitamin to help me get the most nutrient vitamin and mineral I can get. So I went to my local rite aid pharmacy and grab this one a day teen advantage complete multivitamin for …

The Raw Food Diet is a diet which I have found to be excellent for maintaining my health and improving it. I’m not alone, many many people have tried this diet and had excellent results. To compare, I’ve tried whole foods vegan and macrobiotic diets as well, and neither …

I went to shower one time when I saw from the mirror in the bathroom that my backbone is somewhat dislocated. I know that it has a curve but I did not realize that it is getting severe. I know the reason of it and it is because I …

I’m about to admit to something that not everybody would be willing to admit to. About a year ago, I started a new job that had me on my feet al ay. I’ve never worked a retail job in the past, it’s always been a desk job, so when …

I hate this product because it never did give me any benefit from a deodorant that I wanted. I bought the product because I was thinking that the “Extra Whitening” part would offer so much more whitening effect than any product considering that it is also from Nivea. …

I saw a product in a closeout store one day that I realized I had never tried when it was first put on the market. It was Arrid Extra Dry Clear Gel, in the morning breeze fragrance. I remembered seeing it before, and thinking I should try it …

Here is my honest and extensive reivew of the Sensa Weight Loss System that has been advertised on television, radio and print add. I purchased the Sensa system wanted to lose at least 30 pounds on the program. Now I am in no way, shape or form …

When my son was first born everything was seeming to go down health wise. He was breathing quite loudly and my daughter and I came down with the worst colds ever. I tried to stay away from my son as much as possible, but it is really hard to …

I became concerned about the use of aluminum based deodorants when I heard all the reports about their associations with cancers and other negative effects on health from long term use on the skin. I tried a couple of brands. When I tried the first brand, I was told …

I recently decided to try floss picks. I ended up getting Oral-B’s floss picks, and they have Scope Outlast (mouthwash) flavor. The picks are small peices of plastic with a small peice of floss stretched out on the end. The other end is pointed into the …

This whitening fluoride mouthwash tastes really gross, and I would have to say that I would not recommend this particular brand to anyone. I really wanted a product that would do what it claims to do and taste at least bearable for the few minutes that you have …

I have always loved Clorox products, especially their bleach formula because that is all I can ever remember my grandmother using when she did the laundry, so I thought it was very ironic when I saw a commercial from Clorox featuring their Clorox Anywhere Hard Surface spray and how they …

I already had a sun burn when I bought this sun block. I had been outside for six straight hours and whatever sun block on had put on previously obviously didn;t work because I got a pretty serious sun burn. I went into my university convenient store and looked …

I regularly drink coffee and iced tea and enjoy these drinks, and I’ve long noticed that my teeth are quite stained but not really that severe, only little yellowing on my teeth can be seen but still I want a perfect set of teeth that would be really white …

I had no knowledge that something as harmless as toothpaste could cause me skin problems. Take for instance my whitening toothpaste (also desensitizing in formula). It was highly likely that that toothpaste’s watery foam would drip out of my mouth while brushing and land over my chin …

I had never had any sign of allergies or ear infections in my 45 years of life. Then I moved to the allergy capital of the world, also known as Knoxville, Tennessee. I also worked in a historical building for two years, which may have had fungus …

When a pair of shoes that I love were leaving my feet feeling cold in the winter, I looked into something that might offer some warmth. Since these are made with an outer layer of wool, it seemed like a great idea. They also had a soft texture, and the …

When I started having breakouts of adult acne due to the heat and weather along with hormonal changes and the use of heavy sun blocks, I first turned to standard acne treatments. When I found the Acnevir, it seemed like a reasonable option. It had salicylic acid, sulphur, aloe vera …

I do not often wear maxi pads and prefer to use tampons. However, it is not always possible for me to use them and I will buy maxi pads. Since they are not my first choice, I really don’t have a particular brand that I stick to. I like …

I am in absolute love with this deodorant, I wish I had known about it earlier! Usually, I’m spending about $4.00 to $7.00 on deodorants and anti-perspirant, only to have them not work the way it’s supposed to, irritate my skin, or leave unwanted white deodorant stains on my …

My partner uses calendula cream for treating eczema, and I use it for minor skin irritations, and it works really well for both. The last time I purchased a calendula cream, it was not the kind we usually get, and it did not seem to work as well for my …

I have reached that point in my life where I feel that if I do not pay attention to my health then no one else will. To this effect, I have started taking vitamins and other essential supplements which I feel would benefit my health and my body. …

Slim Fast Shake Mix, Chocolate Royale is one of my favorite flavors of all the Slim Fast shakes. The flavor is rich and chocolaty and you really feel like you’re having dessert when you are having one of these shakes. The best part is that a shake …

I have had several allergic reactions that caused skin problems that would last long after the reaction was treated. Namely, redness and peeling. To cleanse my face during these periods, I would use various different products, opting for the ones that were mild, fragrance free, and non drying. …

I’ve always had a problem with iron from infancy, but it has gotten worse after I had my own child, to the point where I was looking at anemia. It gets so low during menstruation that I actually start craving blood and long for a nice warm cup …

Since I have spent so many years of my life smoking, it has taken a toll on my teeth. I like to keep them as white as possible, but occasion, they start to turn a little yellow, due to the tar. I figured that whitening toothpaste would be just …

In the last few years, I have tried very hard to take the best possible care of my teeth and gums. I am diabetic and at risk for heart disease, and studies are now showing that gum disease can contribute to that risk. As part of my dental health …

Can’t go to a seaside vacation without a sunscreen can you? I have been hearing only praise about this one so so I decided to buy it…
The bottle does not look really aesthetic as some “top” brands might, it looks quite antique compared to them but then again …

I have thin nails that grow long easily, and I like to keep them long. I am not exactly a nail biter. I’m more of a nail chewer. When I am concentrating on something, or if something is making me nervous, I will unconsciously put a longer portion of a …

Going through a terrible back pain has now become a part and parcel of my life for the past few years. Since I tend to spend a lot of time during the day sitting in front of the computer, my back pain never seems to heal almost completely. Though …

Some time ago, a friend of mine decided to try a new product she had heard about, called Relacore, which supposedly helped the body get rid of cortisol, a chemical that is produced by stress and causes fat to accumulate around the belly. I had heard a lot about …

I’m only in my mid-twenties but I was told by many people, some of them experts that I should start getting into the habit of taking multi-vitamins while I’m still young. I think it’s to make sure I get everything I need to keep my body strong and healthy, …

I have been taking One A Day All-Day Energy vitamins for about a year now. I have to say I can’t make it through the day without it. It really works and really helps to give me energy.
I’m not saying that you are going to …

After my mother had surgery, I was in charge of monitoring her health once she came home from the hospital. Being a heart patient with both coronary artery disease, multiple bypasses, and heart failure as well as anemia and kidney failure, she is a high risk for serious complications.
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Since I do not like to use the strong mint flavors in most adult oral care products, I tend to gravitate towards fruity flavors when I can. Although most alcohol free mouthwashes are ok, and do not have the strong mint burn, sometimes I like the variety of a fruit …

I have crooked legs. I am also pretty sure that my misfortune is genetic, so I do have some one to blame (my mother’s side of the family) but aside from how they look, their nonlinearity causes my knee joints to ache when I run for too long. When …

This two in one toothpaste and mouthwash is great for my kids. I was a little skeptical at first as any one would be. Getting my kids to use mouthwash that burns is painful not just for them but me too. So, I tried it out myself, it tasted …

I’ve always been using Listerine mouthwash as part of my oral hygiene. For me, brushing seems incomplete without a mouthwash, especially with the brand that I really trust–Listerine. I tried a few kinds of this mouthwash, but I have to admit this time, I really did not pay attention …

Since trying a few of their soaps and bath bombs, I fell in love with Lush. Their products are always creative, high quality, and most of all, fun. When I saw this shower gel, it made me laugh. The “flying saucers” refers to dishes being thrown because of a bad …

Some months ago, my husband was so problematic about his dandruff. Those dandruff flakes were not only unsightly but were also making his head itch terribly. In the morning I’d see his pillows filled with dandruff flakes because his head would itch while he was sleeping and he would …

I have been wearing Acuvue Oasis contact lenses for about 2 years now. I wore Acuvue 2 lenses for about 10 years before that. I was having a problem with my eyes drying out really bad when I’d wear my contacts. It was so bad I could hardly wear …

I have a diagnosis of chronic pain but was being treated with a narcotic pain reliever; Lortab. Some people refer to it as hydrocodone or Vicodin. I not only built up a tolerance to the narcotic pain medication, but was also worried I was becoming addicted to it. I …

I’ve always had a lot of respect for Montel Williams, so when he endorsed this Living Well spray, it made me want to give it a try. I have chronic fibromyalgia pain, and I have tried just about every topical medication for pain in the book.
This product made …

I have used Herbatint in the past, and was attempting to find a more natural, gentler alternative to permanent coloring. I have read that use of darker artificial hair colors can increase lymphoma risk in some people, and since I do not want to be a blonde, I needed a …

I have recently begun to start feeling sluggish again, after I decided to stop taking my vitamins. After my last bottle, I thought that I would be fine without them and I was wrong. Wanting to feel more healthy and energetic, I decided to go to a local drug …

I have trouble using strong mint flavored products. In fact, I use mostly natural or kid’s formula toothpaste. I can tolerate mint mouthwash a little easier than toothpastes, but I still prefer that it have a gentler taste. This Tom’s of Maine product is a non-alcohol mouthwash that contains fluoride …

I am always up for trying a new and unusual product. When I saw a cranberry dental floss available, I couldn’t resist. Cranberries have lots of great properties, including an anti-bacterial effect in the bladder, so it sort of made sense that it could be beneficial in a dental …

There were plenty of Chinese ointments I tried in the past. The one that has remarkable effect on me is Kwan Loong Oil. It comes in a clear slim bottle. My mom’s friend gave it to her around two years ago when she visited Hongkong. I have known from …