Although it was created more than 80 years ago, Pilates has recently gathered a huge following due to its body sculpting effects. Pilates when combined with Yoga provides a beautiful balance of strength, concentration and coordination. As I have always been curious to try out the two …

It has become an annual ritual for us, me and my husband Steve, to embark on an ayurvedic sojourn to India. For the last ten years we visited the southern state of Kerala and experienced a fortnight of rejuvenating and detoxifying treatments from different ayurvedic centers mostly attached to …

First off, I always treat the bold claims of manufacturers with a healthy dose of cynicism. When treatments at your dentist involve chemical bleaching, or laser whitening (that’s practically science-fiction) how can a simple toothpaste make any difference? So I certainly didn’t buy this toothpaste because I want to …

There is a lot of mouth wash in the store. Those mouth wash are quite effective but very expensive to buy.
How could I say all of these? This is base on my experiences, I already tested at least 6 different brands of …

I really do pride myself on having a bandage for every occassion. Need something on a pinky toe, or your middle knuckle, or an ankle or knee? I’m your gal. Bandages have this strange collectibility to me that I can’t really explain and, honestly, I’ve had some boxes of …

While washing one’s hands is a very important thing to do year around due to its effectiveness in preventing sickness as well as simply practicing good hygiene, during cold and flu season, it can be particularly crucial, as germs may be especially widespread during that time of the year. …

Sometimes I like to dry my naturally curly hair with a diffuser dryer to get a full, soft, curly style. I own a dryer that has a detachable diffuser, but it is large and awkward, and takes up a lot of room in the suitcase to travel with. …

I am always trying to lose weight, and I will try supplements to help me, if they are effective and reasonably safe. When a friend recommended this one, I looked it up online to see what was in it. Her claims were that it took her appetite away as effectively …

Sometimes, it is really difficult to handle stress. It prevents me from functioning well emotionally, mentally and even physically. Physical stress is very common in day to day activities. As for me, I spend longer time looking at the computer and just sitting the whole day. From time to …

It was that time of year, the reminder for my daughters annual eye-check had plopped through the letterbox. This brought to a head the realisation that my sore and itchy eyes, general headachiness and grumpiness after long hours in front of the screen may be due to my short-sightedness …

I tried to get the acupuncture treatment from this place few years ago. I wanted to lose my weight and since I am a person who does not like to do lots of exercise, I would like to try the acupuncture way to get rid of some weight in …

I have long suffered weight problems, ever since I reached puberty. Though the weight problems were mild in my youth, it became a serious problem when I had my first child and gained sixty pounds during the pregnancy. Though I managed to lose forty of those pounds over the …

I am a busy college student who goes to sleep late at night and wakes up very early in the morning. As a result, I drink coffee more than I drink water to stay awake. So much dark liquid caused my teeth to become unbelievably yellow at the end …

I take a hot bath nightly to treat the pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. This has been m,ore helpful to me than any medication or other therapy. Since I am in the tub so frequently, I have made it a hobby to try out as many bath products as …

I have been using Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Bar Soap for the past five years. It was my dermatologist who recommended using this bar soap because I was suffering from a mild case of Eczema and moderate acne.
Within two weeks of using Cetaphil I noticed that there was a huge …

I received this as a gift from a very, very close friend. At first I thought this was a set of scented personal lubricants, since it was made by KY, the King of personal lubes.
However, only one of the small trial size bottles was a lubricant. It was the …

Using different facial masques has always been an essential part of my skin care routine for quite a few years. I have always believed that using them on a regular basis have always kept my skin in a good condition. Although I have used various masques till …

The 8-Minute workout series has a variety of programs, each targeting a specific area of the body. You can choose from 8-minute legs, 8-minute buns, etc. The idea behind the 8-minute series is that you only need to work out for 8 minutes and you will see …

This is an extremely user-friendly blood pressure monitor with a complete guide book and easy to use features. Before I used to go to the doctor or a pharmacy to get my blood pressure checked, but then I considered buying OMRON and it was very affordable at around $50.
The …

I used the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch for approximately one year. I decided to transition from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control bill simply because I (as many other women) became tired of the “take a pill everyday at the same time” routine. Originally, I was going to transition …

I am currently taking Aviane birth control pills ( the generic for Levlite- 28 Tablet) , and they are a wonder pill. There are many benefits being on birth control pills. My favorite benefit is shorter periods. I use to hate havig my period, …

After trying several clay masks in the past that helped with an acne problem, I needed a new one to treat a flare up of my adult acne, which plagues me in the summer. Queen Helene is what you would call a very inexpensive product. However, it did have all …

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, …

I suffer from a hiatal hernia and take prescription medication to deal with the pain and bloating it causes me. Recently due to a series of stressful events I noticed I was experiencing more gas and pressure in my abdomen but nothing serious enough to cause another doctors prescription. …

Vpx redline fat incinerator gel caps are not for the light of heart. I will honestly have to say that redline will get the job done but maybe not in the way your were hoping. While the ingredients aren’t really surprising in comparison to your other poplar weight loss …

Foot care products have always fascinated me. Since I have always felt that our hands and feet were perhaps the most exposed part of the body, according to me they needed to regular care to help keep them in good condition. So for this purpose, I always loved trying …

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. …

Having to spend quite a few hours in front of my computer, would sometimes leave my eyes tired and fatigue. This would often leave me feeling irritated and uncomfortable. Though using eye drops often did help me get some relief, I always opted for more natural methods (using eye …

The health of my skin is a very important issue for me since I suffered from severe acne in my youth and have begun to notice that my two young teenage sons are also beginning to experience the same problems as well. They don’t quite have the luxury of …

These earmuffs really reduce the noise. If you want to do activities while having some quiet time or just don’t want to hear some stuff I consider nonsense than this product is for you. Is it just me or are people meaner and more crazy these days while at …

I have facial skin that is sometimes oily and sometimes dry. As an aging woman, my skin reacts to the changing of each season. I do the skin care regimen thing, but sometimes you just need a deep cleaning. It is like you can either pick …

I try and go visit my grandmother who is in a home at least once a week. WEll the last time I went she was suffering from a diaper rash. AS odd as it may seem I thought that it was wierd for her to be suffering …

I normally keep a bottle of unscented heavy lotion for “winter skin” when it hits. When my skin is very dry and itchy in the winter, I have found that sometimes scents aggravate the condition more, so although I also use scented lotions, I keep some good unscented moisturizers on …

It is important to take care of your teeth and gums. I started using Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse because I drink a lot of tea and coffee. Both tea and coffee stain your teeth. I have noticed that my teeth are actually getting whiter from using …

This is a serious health concern. People having sex, need to use a condom. This is for same sex and/or oposite sex partners. The diseases of the day are so many! HIV is on the rise, AIDS is high, and Hepatitus is really killing people, especially Hep C. Clinics …

Last year my blood tests results came back and I have very high cholesterol levels. This is still in connection with the type 1 Diabetes that I have. At age 30, 230mg/dL is interpreted as borderline-high risk. The sad fact is that my bad cholesterol is high and …

I have a mild case of eczema which started during my early 20’s, and as a result, I experience scaling and flaking on my face and scalp from time to time. For my face, I apply corticosteroid to control the flaking, but it is not something I can …

I do not have a baby, but I bought this product for myself. I like to use a powder in the summer when I tend to have oilier skin and sweat more.
I don’t like to use talc based powders, as talc is not healthy and has been linked to all …

I have tried all kinds of natural remedies, homeopathic, herbal and even essential oil therapies for seasonal allergies. None of them were ever effective enough to persuade me to abandon my Benadryl, which I knew would always work. When I was having a pretty rough spring with hay fever, …

I love the way my skin feels after bathing with Dove Gentle Exfoliating beauty bar.
This is the time of year when moisturizing the skin is crucial for proper skin care against the winter elements.
I have tried applying various skin care lotions to my entire body, but I found that …

For a long time now- I had been hunting for an —˜appropriate shampoo’ - a shampoo which was mild and could be used on a day- to day basis to keep my hair looking healthy and shiny. Though I was completely satisfied with my present shampoo and conditioner (Schwarzkopf …

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 …

I never knew that much about valerian root and did not really give it any thought until recently. I have always had trouble getting to sleep at night and when I did finally get there, I would wake up at the slightest noise or whisper, my boyfriend literally could …

When I was telling my hairdresser about a problem I had been having with blackheads around my nostrils, she suggested that I should try a mask made out of Moroccan white clay (hectorite.)
Having no idea where to get this (and she was no help there!) I had to …

I have very sensitive skin and so I have to think twice before using any cream. My sister uses Vaseline Intensive care, Aloe Fresh light moisturising Lotion and she never had any skin related problem with this cream . I tried the lotion in small amount from my sister’s …

When I saw this product on the shelf I nearly fell over. An enema that recommended using one every day? I thought that was a no-no. Apparently, since this one is made to cleanse the rectum, and not to relieve constipation or produce any kind of bowel movement, it’s …

I have loved Bath & Body Work’s health and beauty products for years, and it just cemented my admiration for the company when I started to work there part time a few years back. Of course the company policies were your standard crappy huge corporation policies and the pay was …

I purchased this supplement from a local health food store for about $9 about two months ago. Since I was a teenager, I have suffered from a hormonal imbalance that causes my menstrual cycles to be irregular or none existent. In the past I was prescribed birth …

It’s very difficult when I feel very constipated and it’s a great thing that there are a lot of products out in the market today aiding in increasing the intake of fiber for better digestion and release of toxins in the body. So I tried this product C-Lium …

As part of my Christmas present my boyfriend got me an introductory treatment at Olo Acupuncture. I have always been curious about this technique but was also understandably scared and needed that little push to actually go and do it. Olo was the ideal place to try this out …