I have used the Emergency Room at Northwest Medical Center on a few occasions, luckily none of them for life-threatening injuries. I say luckily, because I don’t know if I’d have made it out alive! Now, I know people are triaged according to severity of injury, and so if …

Makers of this yet another health product that I have added to my “health discoveries” claim that the source of this highly concentrated mineral drop formulation introduced in the market as CMD, comes from the Salt Lakes in Utah. While vitamins are claimed to be the source of …

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 …

Matrix Biolage Shampoo is one very good product which works well to reduce and remove dandruff from the scalp. I had been suffering from dandruff problem for quite some time and had tried all kind of products which never was effective on them but it did intensify my hair …

I visited my dentist several weeks ago and I was instructed to use dental floss to clean my teeth. My first molar was extracted several years ago so there is space in the upper part. This gives the reason why the adjacent molar to my wisdom tooth has a tiny …

After my doctor suggested that I start taking a calcium supplement, I began looking around for what was available in the stores. At my grocery store, I found Viactiv calcium supplement. I like that this supplement not only covers calcium but it also has vitamin D and …

I have always been a fan of the Botanical Nutrients line. I first used it when I was younger and was staying over night at a friend’s house. We had gone swimming and when it was my turn to use the shower, I spied a bottle of the Rose Hips …

I bought these masks to assist me when I was doing yard work. I have some seasonal pollen allergies, and I was told by a doctor that this could reduce the symptoms.
I did not find these masks to be very effective or pleasant to wear. The band kept getting caught …

I’m one of those mothers that carries a little bit of everything in my purse. I don’t even have a very large purse either, but I like to be sure that I have everything I need at my disposal should myself or my kids need it. One thing I …

Vitamin B Complex is one of the few types of vitamins that I have tried by this brand. I wouldn’t put these on the same level as the others but they are still worth the purchase.
These vitamins don’t taste as good as the multivitamins by this brand. You can …

I have multiple, non-contagious health problems. For this reason, I don’t want any new ones! So, before I would consider getting involved with a new sexual partner, I ask that they be tested for HIV. With my current partner, this was no problem at all and that is how …

I have used a few of the St. Ives products, and I have been very pleased with them. I like to use a good exfoliating scrub, especially in the summer. Although I have used several of their masks, this was the first of their scrubs I ever tried. This is …

I’ve always been overweight and I’ve tried a lot of different ways to lose weight including diet and exercise. When Alli was finally released into the public, I was extremely excited to try it, but I kept putting it off. The price was a little more than I wanted …

My Weslo Treadmill, Cadence 80 is great. I love it and I am on it at least twice a day. It was a great value, I got it on sale for about $250. It has a ton of features for the price so it was a great deal. One …

I sometimes have a problem with dry throat and hoarseness in the winter, or whenever my allergies are acting up in the summer and spring. I have tried several throat soother products, slippery elm lozenges, etc. and most of them work fairly well. When I last ran out of my …

I have been drinking BS Syntha Protein Powder for a long time now after a freiend referred me to it. My old protein shake was good, but it was expensive and had only ittle contents which last for a week. Plus it was only available online and I can’t …

The best selling gadget of Tienshi and it is familiarly known as the Comb Massage because it is what you obviously use for. Tiens Hypotension Apparatus has earned a lot of certifications and awards from different accrediting bodies. It has passed ISO certification with BFAD and FDA approval. …

The idea of moisture booties for lazy people who didn’t have time to put lotion on their feet before putting them into a sock, somehow was appealing to me. I bought this mostly out of the curiosity of how on earth they worked.
The booties look like any …

My cousins in London would oftentimes call me during wintertime and during the course of conversation they would talk about how they’ve covered their full face and ears and even neck of Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly in order to avoid the drying effect of the coldest season …

It’s generally hard to put myself to sleep. I’m guilty of staying up late. I suppose not much has changed since I was a sleep-deprived college student. My body has immense memory and really remembers that I slept only 3 hours the past day and subsequently …

Due to long hours of sitting, I had developed an acute pain in my knees. Although I had been witnessing knee pain in the past- they were not of the severe category. But this time my knee pain just made me restless and I found it difficult to even …

Several years ago, while at a convention, one of the companies that was presenting products was the Tamiko Corporation, and their product was a Massager. We got the full treatment as part of the demonstration, and I have to say, it felt wonderful. Several of us were …

The cute name of this product, believe it or not, is not why I bought it, although I am subject to falling for those kind of marketing ploys. I actually bought it for myself, not a baby—“ and because of the ingredients. I have always been a tea lover and …

I have thinning hair on the top and crown, and I try every kind of volumizing product I can to keep it looking thicker. When I heard about this organic product that is specifically made for limp and thin hair, I was interested. When I heard it was a …

I recently discovered that Crest had come out with this toothpaste when I bought it by mistake. You see, I was used to buying the Crest Vivid White, and I didn’t even notice the slight difference in the packaging for the “night” version of this toothpaste. So, …

I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to first aid, but more so when it comes specifically to my ears. I’ve been known to clean out my ears with a q-tip to such an extent that it actually damages or rubs raw the inside of my ear, and …

I think it is safe to say that all of us no matter what walk of life we come from, no matter our age, gender or job, we all wake up some mornings and simply can not be bothered to get out of bed and simply can not be …

Every since the whole outbreak of the swine flu spreading I have been very cautious and making sure that my children and myself are germ free and staying clean. I fear they will get some type of germ that is deadly or cause them or myself to get sick. …

I recently tried out the Ab Coaster Cardio Conditioning Workout to see if the system improves at all. In general, I have been a little disappointed by the limited nature of the Ab Coaster, as well as their Core Express workouts lack of actual Ab Coaster use. …

Family Practice Foot Chargers are a really neat way to easily give your sore and tired feet a lift. This dry foot massage system come in a one-size fits set of shoe pads that are connected together by a decent sized vinyl strip. The pads are atop …

NordicTrack S 1900 Institutional Treadmill (NTL18905) comes with a 3.0 horsepower commercial-grade motor designed to provide more quiet, efficient, and durable workouts. The deck of the machine has the DuraSoft Cushioning, the shock absorption system that, according to the NordicTrack, reduces impact on the runner’s joints by up to …

I dont like this toothpaste at all. I nearly puked the first time I used it because the taste is just not pleasant. I think it’s anise flavored although it is not indicated in the box. Had I known that it tastes like anise I would not have dared …

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 …

When I was looking around for natural and environmentally friendly products in a Whole Foods market, I came across a fun little lip balm by a company called “One.” They call it “Lip Tune Up” and it comes in adorable, natural recyclable packaging. For the small tin, I …

I have used Aveeno products before for sensitive skin and itching. I knew they were good, so why it took me so long to finally try the shaving gel, I have no idea. It was a male friend bragging about the product that inspired me to try it.
I …

I have always been a fan of the Clorox brand and have used it for almost area of my house from the detergent to the kitchen wipes and for everything in between. So when at my old job, they always had the Clorox disinfecting spray ordered as part of our …

I was able to finish my feminine wash which sadly I cannot purchase from where I am located because they don’t have a branch or office who sells it. So I went to a pharmacy nearby to look for a good feminine wash and they gave me Lactacyd Medicated …

It is said that the amount of soap used by a community is fairly equal to the civilization rate that community enjoys. Meaning, the less soap we use, the more barbaric we look. I have always wanted a nice smelling soap, …

During a recent visit to the supermarket- I happened to see something which soon became an integral part of my daily routine. When I just happened to peep in the skin and hair care section —“ I happened to see this skin and hair care oil called Desert Essence …

Kidfixer’s Pediatrics has been my kids’ pediatric office for about four years now. It is operated by John Lepore D.O., Robert Jerome M.D., and Cheryl Robinson A.P.N.
The staff at Kidfixers has always been friendly to me. In the four years I’ve been taking my kids …

Of late, due to my late working hours, I suddenly noticed puffiness around my eye. The dark circles appeared more prominent and my eyes which were strained looked very tired and dull. This alarmed me greatly (I almost looked like someone out of the hospital). My face appeared …

While hitting a bit of a plateau in my efforts to lose weight due to boredom, I was wandering the sports section at Target and saw the Bosu Ball. It came with a few workout DVDs as well as the balance ball, which is basically half a stability ball …

Over the past couple of months my skin has become drier and drier and more itchy and itchy. I recently picked up some Avalon Baby Moisturizing Organic Massage Oil about a week ago and have been using it after my showers and baths to help soften, nourish and hydrated …

Ever since we were kids, we only used cotton buds to clean our outer ears. We used this old-fashioned silver ear cleaner tool which is not disposable. This is so cheap that one of this comes to about US$.05, and I always a few lying around. I like it …

I have two kids who are growing up right before my eyes and sometimes I don’t really recognize that young boys and girls needed some more protection against bodily odors, especially during those crucial years when puberty is hitting full force and they don’t know what the heck is …

When my nose gets really red and raw I hate using rough dry tissues that feel like a sheet of paper. I like to use soft Puffs Plus Tissues. They are made with lotion and really help keep my nose from becoming raw and red, and when my nose …

I was doing shopping in the shopping mall when a sales lady came to me and asked if I want to try their new product. And the product is called Dr. John Advance For Eye And Mind. I had no idea what kind of thing that they try to …

As I have said before in past reviews, I am in love with this new brand of skin care that I discovered about a month ago when I decided to blow my hard earned tax money on some pampering action at my local Ulta shop. The brand is called Murad …

Not just as diet - A life style by choice
I consider “Fit for Life” more than just a diet but a lifestyle and a very good preference in keeping myself healthy and fit. Most diets work by telling you to abstain from certain types of foods or count …

I’ve tried a few colon cleanse products when I felt a bit clogged up, and I never liked how they turned out. Either I felt sick, or the product tasted horrible, or there were just too many steps involved. Since I had tried another product made by Frut A Vie, …