I have heard many times in my life that vitamin c is good for the immune system. Considering that colds seem to run through my household like crazy, I try to incorporate vitamin c for healthier living. I have taken a few different vitamin c supplements and think that …

I remember the first time I saw a commercial for Airborne and thought that it was a very good idea because the commercials and the news kept saying it was created by a school teacher who was sick of always getting sick from their students when they had a cold. …

The Planet fitness in Chicopee has the potential to be a real good fitness club but there are so many things that are holding it back from its’ potential. These are the reasons that have kept me from never returning to the Planet fitness in Chicopee when I was …

A few weeks back when I suddenly started experiencing severe pain in my left thigh- I felt just helpless and weak. Initially when the pain arouse, I felt that it must be one of those muscle pull problem. But as days passed by the pain which so showed …

While trying to learn more about massage therapy, I came across a unique DVD. Not only did it contain information on Swedish Percussion techniques, but it also had chapters on Acupressure, and the “Natural Face Lift” facial exercise program.
The Natural Beauty DVD by Wellspring …

Few months ago, I started to consume some herbal products. And if I have sickness, I would try to find the herbal stuffs that I can take to cure the sickness. I will not immediately buy medicine from drug store or pharmacy store because I believe that herbal products …

I bought a trial size of this product at Walmart. I have used the brand’s other fragrances in the past and generally was very satisfied. I have never owned a bottle of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, but I tried some on in the department store several times and …

I have always been the type of person that puts off taking her vitamins, skips a day or has to be pestered into taking them. I have no problem swallowing pills, I just can’t be bothered with making the effort to take them. My mom always had …

Tulsi(Sacred Basil) is known to one of the most useful medicinal plant.It has so much of medicinal value that it can cure cancer and heart related diseas by eating three leaves of the plant every day .Also it is said that by eating tulsi the digestion of food …

Q-Tips, made by Johnson& Johnson, are such a versatile product, and one that I never let myself run out of. It can be used for so many things. I prefer the J & J Q-Tips over any of the other brands because quite frankly, I believe them …

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 …

If there is one personal hygiene product I can’t live without, it would be my personal bottle of Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol. There is a 75 ml bottle available that you can carry with you anywhere. Its small and handy and very convenient to use when traveling or when …

I am a smoker and as a smoker, I sometimes use products to aid in getting and keeping my teeth as white as they can be. I always use a toothpaste that contains whitening agents. However, sometimes that just isn’t enough and I need something extra. The last time …

It was my daughter’s 5th summer when she began having head lice. I am not really sure where head lice came from, but I think it was because my daughter was constantly playing outside with other children during the day, and she was exposed to sun and dust frequently …

I was involved in an auto accident back in august of 2006. Another vehicle reended me. I instantly felt pain in my lower back and neck. But after seeing the doctor. I was refered to Marker Chiropractic Associates. I was scared. As I have never been to a chiropractor …

When I was younger, I began using contraceptives as a way to regulate my periods. I have never had any problems with any of the brands I have used (although I switched frequently in the beginning, the doctors had me on Triphasil for the most amount of time) …

I am glad to finally be free of Bally Total Fitness. I have been locked into a three year contract with Bally’s. It is one of the worst fitness programs to join.
I never liked the Bally’s Total Fitness clubs because they seemed like a place where singles hang out …

Over the years I have tried several different products to whiten my teeth. I’ve always had decent teeth, but as I age it seems increasing difficult to keep them gleaming. I used to use Crest Whitestrips, and I received so many compliments on how white my teeth were, …

Skin infections are so common these days and the main reason is the unhealthy water we use, water is scarce in our area and we store rain water in a storage tank which we use for cooking, washing and bathing purpose. So this unhealthy water causes plenty of skin …

I just have to say that I think Walgreens is one of the greatest stores when it comes to cosmetics, medicine and general health-related products. I’ve gotten so many things from that store that I absolutely swear by and the Walgreens Aloe Vera Body Mist Gel is one of …

I find myself snacking throughout the day, which wouldn’t normally be a problem if it wasn’t for the things I was snacking on. I may not always be hungry, but I definitely always have cravings for things it would be best to stay away from, so perhaps that was …

After a somewhat questionable experience with another flower remedy that left me feeling as if perhaps the placebo effect was just as useful as anything that was sold in a bottle, I was talking to a friend about my experience. He was into flower essences himself, and started asking me …

I became interested in DHEA when I heard that it was being used as a potential treatment for lupus. There has been some suspicion for years that I may have the disease, but no clear diagnosis was ever made. I did actually try an oral DHEA supplement once, …

Freederm is a gel which can be bought over the counter which is very effective for treating Acne and pimples. It contains a main ingredient called Benzoyl Peroxide which is well known to help acne and pimples. Benzoyl Peroxide works by making the skin peal to provide new clear …

PlantExtrakt is from what I know a big multinational natural pharmaceutical company.They create hundreds of plant based health nutrients.I have a few products from them,and one of them is made in the purpose of helping tobacco/nicotine addiction.It is a small recipient with a liquid that is diluted in a …

When I was making my selections of lotion and shower gel at Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, I almost passed up a fantastic product. I had already selected several of the tubes of body cream, so I was looking for shower gels and cleansers. When I …

These days, with so many diseases being transmitted from person to person, and so much publicity regarding viruses such as the —˜swine flu’ and food poisoning cases that can cause fatalities, it seems prudent to take precautions. Health experts say that the single best way to avoid catching viruses …

When I saw this very unusual fragrance at a friend’s house, I was very intrigued, because I am a frequent shopper at Bath and Body Works, but never saw this fragrance at all in the stores. My friend was actually packing to move, and I happened to see the …

Himalaya products are pretty much expensive but they aren’t as effective as the product promise to be. Suffering from hair fall problem I have tried my hands on many products and one of them is The Himalaya Hair loss prevention cream. The cream comes in a small 60 ml …

I had a horrible cold. My nose was running and raw from all the tissue I had gone through. I went to the store to buy some more tissue and saw a box of Scotties 3-ply, I thought, hmmmm, I’ll try it!
My nose couldn’t even feel the …

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 …

For most of us who are not bestowed with a beautiful glistening set of teeth, it’s commonplace to find consolation in using products that help us at least suppress our insecurities. Be it whitening/bleaching toothpastes and even faux whitening strips, I learned early that dousing too many products …

I tried this mouth wash because I am on the lookout for a more natural, healthy mouthwash that doesn’t ‘taste natural’. Most of the more healthy options seem to taste bad, and just don’t seem worth it to me. But I do want to try to be …

I’ve kind of become a junky for homeopathic remedies for things within the last year, and one of the things I’ve steadily been on the lookout for is a good multivitamin. I sometimes have issues remembering to take vitamins, though, which has long been a problem for me. I …

As I have used various Body Shop products I have come to trust them as an environmentally aware company that takes care to use organic and fair trade products. Whenever you buy a product, you can read about where the ingredients come from and how the production of them is …

The Surfax-SN cream is a powerful cream which cannot be taken for granted because it treats every manny rashes in the affected part of the skin. It is a triple action cream which is noted for Antifungal, Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory actions which provides a lot of relief when applied …

I’m pretty loyal to my dental health and take great care to make sure that no matter what, I can always brush, floss, and use a mouthwash to keep my teeth and overall mouth looking great and being healthy. I like to try different mouthwashes though because unlike …

Precor EFX 5.21i is an elliptical trainer that would have been excellent, despite its high price (around $3,500), if it wasn’t for one serious drawbacks: this machine has no arm levers to exercise your upper body as well. It does have nice side handles to hold onto during your …

Im pretty sure everyone knows what this condition is. Its really when someone doesnt have enough blood in their body and it can be due to various things. I mean, I used to have the belief that anemia simply means your body isnt making enough blood cells. This indeed …

If you are looking to shed some pounds and are not afraid of a little hard work you may want to try Barry’s Boot Camp Fitness Workout System. Barry Jay fitness guru to the stars recently developed a home workout system that can now be purchased online …

I use massage oils, lotions and other skin products frequently. When I decided to have some fun making my own, I looked for quality ingredients that I knew my favorite brands contained. One that kept coming up was the very basic, vegetable derived glycerin. For making some scented lotion …

I have always liked Aveeno products, so when they were on sale, I bought a couple of the body washes. One was the pomegranate and rice, which has exfoliating walnut shells and rice beads to gently scrub the skin. It is a pretty basic chemical detergent formula, with sodium lauryl …

Although I am not proud of this, I will admit that when I was first introduced to the Crest 3D White toothpaste, I quickly fell in love. I especially enjoyed admiring my teeth after every brushing because visible results were almost immediate.
Compared to other toothpastes, Crest 3D White toothpaste …

Seasonal Depression which we shall refer to as SAD normally occurs about the same time every year. SAD starts in the fall or winter or it starts in the spring and summer. Some people only suffer from SAD during Christmas. A person who suffers from SAD in …

I have experienced irritating but minor problems with my ears since I was a child. My ears get water in them or I can’t hear fully because there is a wax build up. Occasionally because of these reasons I have gotten an infection.
I was highly skeptical that ear …

My body and mind have been under enormous stress due to my healthy and personal issues going on in my life. One of the supplements I have been taking daily to help my body and mind adapt to stress a bit better is the Natures Answer American Ginseng Root …

I have not often bought luxury tissues in the past as I am a bit of a skinflint with money and I just use lavatory paper to blow my nose, but lately I have had a bad cold and my poor nose has got quite sore from constantly blowing …

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 …

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 try desperately not to get sun burned. I have a suspected case of lupus, and doctors have warned me that the sun could potentially make me sick. So, when I go outside in the sun, I always, always wear sun block—“ the strongest I can find.
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