So, I decided the other day that I needed to be more active. That was all good and well until I stepped out the front door fully intending to go for a walk, and it was thirty degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of around seventeen degrees outside! Forget …

Due to a painful cut in between my toes, I found it rather difficult to move around the house wearing my house slippers. Though everything seemed smooth and fine for the few days, by the time my cut had actually healed —“ I discovered that my already feet had …

I bought Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga Mat a few months ago when a friend of mine recommended me to it. Back then I was frustrated with the mats I bought because they had some serious problems: Mats were not that thick, mats following my movements, or mats which …

When my doctor told me to take calcium supplements, I tried several brands. I hate swallowing big pills, and most of the calcium products I found were made into huge tablets.
I needed a higher potency, and taking most chewable brands only gave me half the calcium I needed, …

I tend to sleep in the day more than I should, due to fatigue from fibromyalgia. I have been using standard sleep eye masks for years, and they do pretty much solve the light problem, but the noise problem is another story. Ear plugs help, and I have used them, …

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 …

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 …

As anyone who has ever owned a cat before, cat scratches happen. And since I have two of these furry monsters, the scratches keep coming and then some. Now I don’t mean to make out that they’re horrible creatures that want nothing more than cause your fingers, torso or limbs …

I have used this soap for a while now because I was intrigued by it. Papaya soaps are nothing rare in the Philippines, because a lot of people here want to make their skin lighter. But with the mass number of Papaya-made soaps and beauty products, I think that …

As a smoker, I have to try extra hard to get my mouth clean and germ free. I always find myself conscious of my breath and thought some mouthwash would be the perfect thing to keep my mouth fresh. I like to shop smart and save money while finding …

Flossing is something that my family and I have been trying to get into. We know that flossing leads to a healthy mouth and would like to try to keep our mouths healthy as possible. I also however, liked to find floss that is strong, durable, and affordable. …

I use and applaud http://www.honouryourflow.co.uk/ both as a website and most importantly as a supplier of ethical feminine hygiene products. They stock a large range of re-usable sanitaryware items and have recently started making washable breast pads.
They makes pads, washable tampons, mattress protectors, wash bags and …

I have naturally curly African American hair. Although I love wearing my hair in its natural state, sometimes I want to wear my hair in different looks and styles. Unfortunately, most of the time this requires me to straighten my hair. Despite the fact that I …

I can’t honestly say that I put a lot of stock in this product when I first bought it, but I was really at a low point in my life and was willing to give anything a try. I was already a fan of GNC products and visited the …

I felt extremely thrilled when I received this —˜unique shower gel’ as a gift from my sister. Since I always find it fascinating to use different kind of skin and hair care products which appeal to me, this shower gel indeed just seemed to be the first one of …

In the last year I have bought several pieces of fitness equipment in an attempt to get a hold of my weight gain from an injury as well as to strengthen my core and other muscles. One of those pieces of furniture I decided to buy was the …

When I went to the clinic to have my son’s weight check I was completely downtrodden when I learned that my son’s weight is low compared to other toddlers whose age is the same as his. When my child was still a baby I know that his weight …

I have an allergy to latex, so my partner always has to use non-latex condoms during our time together. It can get a little frustrating sometimes, because there aren’t as many options available when it comes to non-latex. We did try the Durex Avanti Bare Condoms and …

OK now for a vitamin that I would give a ten from every aspect that you want to look at it. It does not matter what angle you are taking this is the best B complex on the market and is a great pill because it is like 6 …

Okay, for those of you who haven’t heard about the powers of Vitamin C and how important it is to maintain proper immunity of the body, crawl out of the rock that you’re living under and pay attention. Vitamin C is perhaps the most important vitamin in a range of …

I am ridiculously nearsighted and have to wear glasses and/or contacts every day.
I first used Lenscrafters for my eyewear because they had a special sale—“ buy one pair of glasses, get the second one free. I stopped by their store in Peachtree Mall and started looking around to see …

When I saw this little soap from India, I bought it on a whim. It looked exotic and interesting, and since it was labeled Ayurvedic, I thought it might have some interesting health properties. It’s a natural cold process soap made with vegetable based oils, like coconut, sandalwood and …

I have rough dry skin on my heels and feet if I do not actively keep on top of the situation with moisturizers and exfoliation. I am diabetic, which means I need to be especially careful of my feet with regards to health. I have tried a variety of …

I have had diabetes for about ten years. When I was first diagnosed, I tried to learn everything I could about the illness and how to manage it. One thing that I heard mentioned over and over was alpha lipoic acid. This is a powerful antioxidant supplement that is used …

I like to use essential oils in a variety of ways. Mostly I add them to bath products or massage oils. I have fibromyalgia and using various oils to enhance the quality of massage or bathing seems to help me with symptoms. I also am a person who responds really …

The Crest SpinBrush Pro Clean is a wonderful toothbrush. It is so very efficient because of the dual action head. I love using mine. It makes my teeth feel so much cleaner than my old manual toothbrush. I am impressed with how much easier it is to get all …

I like to try products that are unique, so when I saw this one, I ordered it out of curiosity. Althugh I normally do not use mint flavored products because of their strong flavor, I made an exception for this one as it is more of a “natural” product, and …

I have been around sports my entire life. Because of that, I am always trying to find a supplement that can suit all of my needs. I have tried all of the powders that say it will make you stronger, just to feel fake. Vitamins are …

I have always considered soybeans a great nutritional food and being a great soy fan —“I am always lookout for products that can give me and my family the goodness of soy. The greatest advantage of using these soy products is the fact that since these products are handy …

Most people when they think about zebra fish, it’s either like “zoo” or “as pets”. However in the next 5 or 10 years, they may change your lifestyle. What am I talking about? I’m talking about its applications in health and medical science nowadays. What do people now adays …

I have been taking contraceptive pills since I was around 14 years old —“ that may seem odd but my GP suggested beginning the pill because I was experiencing chronic pain prior to my period. So, I was prescribed microgynon which I continued to take for the next …

Small cuts and wounds are pretty normal in an house hold were there are 3-4 small kids running around all the time .They are a bunch of very naughty kids always on to some kind of prank and so have them falling and injuring themselves all the time and …

When I am suffering from mild PMS symptoms, I normally have a few products on hand to help take care of them. One product that I have used for years is the Premsyn PMS formula, which contains acetaminophen for pain, and the diuretics pamabrom and pyrilamine maleate to treat the …

I know my bones are weak, this is because even a single standing from sitting hurts my back. I was not discipline and never been because I used to carry heavy things in improper position and even when sitting I slouch. I always forgot to take care of my …

I have always been a health conscious person and have tried to incorporate healthy habits in my regular routine to keep myself feeling health. Apart from physical health, I always feel that following a good oral hygiene is also important to stay healthy. Thus, I feel that brushing, flossing …

As I enjoy exercise and try to stay in shape I am constantly looking for gadgets and pieces of equipment that will help me with my fitness targets and, more importantly, help me to monitor my progress towards achieving my dream physique. I had never used a body …

I have been to a good number of eye care facilities throughout my life. And since I have glasses and contacts and would like to keep up to date with whether or not my prescription has changed over the years or not, I would like to know that I …

I take a multi vitamin daily for my general health. I am diabetic and have fibromyalgia, and since starting a regular vitamin regimen, I am definitely healthier—“ I had fewer colds, less muscle pain, and just generally feel a lot better than when I don’t take anything.
I’ve tried …

My health prevents me from getting certain vitamins, but Vitamin D is the worst. I am photosensitive so I cannot go and hang out in the sun and I get poisoned if out in full sun uncovered for even 20 minutes, and I cannot drink milk thanks to …

Dandruff is my worst woes when it comes to hair care. I use ordinary shampoos that can be found in the market. My hair reacts to them wonderfully. It always manages to shine especially if I take the extra time and effort to use conditioner. The problem is my …

Until now,there hasn’t been a season when I didn’t have something similar to :a cold,inflammatory neck or sores,coughs or a running nose.Every single season I get something,not to mention they days or weeks when I smoke to much.Aside from the usual medicine I took for the symptoms,I started taking …

While flipping through the channels one day, I spotted a woman with the most perfectly chiseled mid-section. Since a perfect tummy has always eluded me, I was curious to find out what she did to have such awesome killer abs. That person
happened to be Brenda DyGraf, an …

When I had surgery to remove two wisdom teeth that were impacted, it was unfortunately unavoidable that they did some serious damage to my inferior alveolar nerve on the right side, leaving me with parasthesias for months and no feeling at all for several weeks in my lower lip and …

I just love using this feminine wash because it significantly reduces feminine odor everyday. I used to use Lactacyd feminine wash when I was still in Philippines, but since I moved to the US, I can’t buy the product here so I was searching for other alternative. I always …

I am a person with combination skin and usually have the “T” zone area of my face feeling quite oily and greasy most of the times. The condition tends to get so worst in the summers that I almost find my glasses slipping off my nose. With this condition, …

With so many electric toothbrushes out there on the market I am still wondering why I purchased an £80 Philips Sonicare whilst I must state that is an awesome toothbrush a part of me is thinking “surely, there must be something out there which is cheaper but …

My partner got a pair of these socks as a gift, and we have had a lot of fun with them. Based on the principles of foot reflexology, they have a printed map on the bottom of each sock, showing which organs are connected to each area of the foot. …

TheraBreath Oxygenating Toothpaste with Aloe Vera is a product that I would like to use, but I cannot. The reason I cannot is because I use two mouthwashes, one in the morning and afternoon and one at night. This toothpaste cannot be used with mouthwashes because the mouthwashes interfere …

I am an avid lover of all types of massagers and have a collection of massagers suited for different parts of the body. Massagers according to me are a great aid to relax and remove the tension both physically and mentally. That is why I never ever missed any …

Australian sea kelp is the star in this convenient Aussie product. Although I usually use a rinse out conditioner when I shampoo, I like to have some leave in type on hand too, in case I have a need for freshening up the hair after a humid day, or get …