Having enjoyed Jennifer Kries’ Pilates Method 3 Dimensional Toning, I went back and grabbed a copy of her Pilates Method Precision Pilates. Kries, credited as bringing Pilates to the masses, really stands apart in a field now saturated with Pilates wannabes. Due to her extensive fitness training, …

I had these little rough dry itchy flaky patches of skin all over my body due to my eczema until I started using the Shea Natural Original Whipped Shea Butter. I love this shea butter skin care product because it is only shea butter and nothing else. I also …

I used to take the regular One-a-Day for Women. I would take it every morning with my breakfast. I didn’t notice anything huge when I forgot to take it. I think just psychologically I felt better knowing I was taking a vitamin. I now take something totally different, but …

This is my favorite wash for not just my feminine area but for all over the body. I purchase the sensitive skin formula which is color & fragrance free. It is so gentle on the skin and does not dry out at all. It is safe to use on …

This Freeman product is a little known and underrated gem. I first used it a few years ago, and loved it—“ then I was unable to find it again until recently. If you love to pamper your feet, this is a product you will definitely want to try.
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I have fibromyalgia, and have used just about every muscle rub product on the market, from mainstream to natural and alternative, and I have even made a few of my own.
This one by Aloe Life is one that I tried awhile back, after having some good experiences with …

Hmm, the words obsessive and foot creme in one sentence really resonates with me on levels I can’t even explain. I have a load of bath and body products lining the rim of my bathtub, cluttering the inside of my cabinets, even shoved under the bed and in drawers …

Due to hectic schedules, it would sometimes become difficult for me to make it to the gym. But being a health fitness freak, I would make it a point to do some of exercises staying at home. One of my favorite exercise routine would be skipping because I always …

I have seasonal allergies, and often get colds and flu in the winter, and my partner is asthmatic. In recent years I have developed an interest in Himalayan salt since finding out how much it helped my fibromyalgia symptoms when I used it in my bath water. Apparently, salt pipes …

There are two main B vitamins that will help you feel good. B 12 and B 6. B 6 is a really great vitamin to take to help boost energy, speed metabolism, and make for healthier skin. I really like to take B-12 and B-6. One of my favorite …

I have struggled with acne for years. Finally I found something that actually works. My doctor prescribed it to me. I use one cream in the morning and it is called “Benziclin”. At night I use a different medicine called “Differin”, which is also a …

Most of the girls are experiencing problems during menstruation, and that is what we called dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea according to my research is a medical condition characterized by severe uterine pain during menstruation.
I myself experience this during my menstruation, it is indeed painful and is the number problem for me. …

I think it’s funny that I never really knew how important fish oil was until I was in the weight loss business. It was then that I found out that this is the only essential vitamin that we cannot produce ourselves and must get it from the sea and even …

This hydragel contains a product called AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) which is a great ingredient that makes your skin feel very smooth and soft. This is used at night after all your night regime or routine. For this product I was looking for the results of a more glow …

Propecia was the pill hailed by all baldies as the silver bullet against thinning hair. Unfortunately, Propecia never lived up to they hype, but it certainly is still the best weapon in combatting the process operating on the top of our heads. Propecia works by inhibiting the synthesis of …

Not long after a friend of mine gave me the Everlast Twist Board, which I’ve already reviewed, I figured I’d try some more of the Everlast product line, especially considering they are remarkably affordable. Of course, some of their products seem rather gimmicky, and I’ll admit that this is …

When I was on a day trip with some friends, we had several things to do before eating lunch, which was at a restaurant with reservations for a specific time. We were all starving and complaining, and our driver came to the rescue by pulling out some Clif bars he …

I like to keep myself healthy and alert throughout the day. I also wanted to make sure that I was getting essential vitamins so that I do not feel sluggish, or get sick too often. I wanted to get some vitamin c packets, because vitamin c always seems to …

Everybody around me was always obsessed by their not white teeth. I never had that problem because I had white teeth so I didn’t think about it but everyone always says that I have nice white teeth and I was proud. I also didn’t worry much about the toothpaste, …

I bought a pack of these Glucerna shakes when I was not feeling very well because of a dental issue and was having a hard time eating solid foods. I am diabetic, so since this is a product made specifically for diabetics, it is safe and convenient for …

When I started having some pain in my right foot in the arch area, before resorting to a doctor, I decided to try some arch supports. Dr. Scholl’s is a leading provider of foot products that I have always trusted, so I went with the Adjustable arch pain relief inserts. …

When I had a bad episode of cough, colds and headache, I decided that I should take not just conventional medicine but likewise herbal meds. I know that it is more effective than medicine. I always believe that these herbal supplements have powerful effects that we just …

Today in America, stress and anxiety are common amongst everyone at one time or another. We think that we can go on vacation for rest and recuperation but most of us are always doing everything in such a rush that even on vacation we are not relaxed. Many people …

I never want to splurge so much on my female sanitary pads. In fact, the cheaper it is, the better it is for me. I would just normally use Modess or Kotex during my periods and never had any problems with these. One day, my mother bought a pack …

I have learned that you do not necesarily need to splurge on a product to get what you need. I was looking for a scale to monitor my weight and at first I decided to purchase just a basic, cheap scale. This was only 10$ and because it was …

Several years ago, I unfortunately managed to put on quite a bit of weight. There were a lot of factors behind it, mostly stress related, and as a result of the weight gain and unhealthy lifestyle choices, I was shocked when it sent me to the doctor. I was …

I came across the SoftHeat Ultra Heating Pad, King Size version, on sale for a price of twenty-five dollars, which allowed me to save nearly ten dollars off the regular price of the heating pad, and so, I took advantage of the sale. I had been in search of …

I have had a snoring problem for a long time, and I’ve tried a few nose clips, adhesive strips, and what-nots to try and correct it. This product intrigued me because it is scented with eucalyptus vapors. Now, if you snore, eucalyptus is not going to help that. I …

I don’t even know what I was thinking when I bought this E-Z clip bandage from Walgreens. I had pulled something in my leg when I was jogging, and I have no idea why I thought wrapping my calf with a bandage was going to help it at all, …

I tried black currant extract to treat dry eyes once before, and I never could really decide if it was working or not. I recently started having problems with dry eyes again, and decided to add it back into my regimen. I already take fish oil, which is also supposed …

After inheriting a bottle of the Klorane leave in conditioner with Papyrus milk from a friend who didn’t like it, I found that I liked it a lot. The next time I happened to notice there was a matching shampoo, I decided to try a small bottle to use along …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I help to treat the pain and spasms is to take a nightly hot bath. This has become my #1 line of defense against disability. It relaxes my muscles, eases tension, stops cramps and allows me to sleep peacefully, which is very …

For the last two weeks, I have been experiencing a cold worse than I have ever had before. It has been a while since I have even been sick with a cold, but I felt pretty unfortunate to have to feel it again, and in a more severe manner. …

Being a woman, I have to deal with a monthly cycle and when choosing between pads and tampons, I much prefer tampons, mainly because they do not give me a feeling like I am wearing a diaper. I usually buy large multi-packs to keep on hand because it …

Since my recent goal has been to try as many of Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds in home walk workouts as possible, I was thrilled when I saw a different series in a local store. As I was afraid I wouldn’t find them again; I ended …

I normally use non-mint flavored toothpastes due to my mouth being very sensitive to them. I buy children’s formulas and natural products, which often have less intense flavors and non-minted choices. When I came across this toothpaste it seemed very interesting and I just had to give it a …

I bought the Neti Pot to help improve my breathing. I work in a dusty environment and have developed chronic sinusitis. I have seen three different doctors about it, I tried various nasal sprays, both over the counter and prescription. I also had surgery. …

I never had a problem with weight gain until I had my two children. Originally weighing 9 stone, I escalated to 16.5 stone, sometimes dropping down to 13 stone but not for long.
One slimming program I tried is Slimming World, it is based in the UK but I …

I picked up this cute little lip balm as a purely impulsive purchase. I didn’t need a new lip balm. I probably have thirty. But I get bored easily and I like to treat myself, and it looked like a premium product. The recipe for this little balm was classic. …

About two years ago, I was severely overweight. 225 pounds to be exact. I felt my life going nowhere and I was depressed all of the time. Nothing fit me and I was so ashamed of my body.
Every time I went to stores, I felt like …

I wasn’t fully aware that there’s something called Schon soft lenses; I was told by my friends who had use it before me and recommended me to buy one with the same color as her. It was quiet cheap so I didn’t think twice when I followed her to …

When I decided to tweak my vitamin routine, I ended up going with a multi that did not quite have all the vitamin C that I wanted. I decided to buy a less potent C supplement separately, and that is how I found this wonderful excuse to eat candy… I …

I have, my entire life, been a complete klutz. There’s not a whole lot I haven’t accidentally managed to do to myself over the years that has either required a doctor, a hospital or, at the very least, some home medical attention. My latest “mishap” was when I was …

I’ll be honest and say that, in the past, I’d only use Bic razors if every other razor on the face of the earth had somehow disappeared. Usually it felt like you might as well be shaving your leg with a Bic pen, and gouging yourself in the process! …

In case if you don’t know what an elliptical trainer is, it is, basically, a piece of exercising equipment that you walk on. Ellipticals are different from treadmills: instead of walking on a treadbelt you use two large walking pedals.
Nordictrack CX 925 Elliptical is a very solid, sturdy machine. …

The cold can cause a lot of problems with the lips. Because of the thinness of the outer layer of the lips, the moisture evaporates from lips much faster than from other skin. It leads to that that lips dries easily. And if we do not use the methods …

I often experience muscle pains after I play my favorite game. There are home remedies available like I normally immerse myself in the bath tub filled with ice cubes to ease the inflammation. This is applicable when I have lots of free time, when I have the following day …

When I was a kid I can remember being fed some kind of red food color tablet to chew, so that I could see where I had not brushed my teeth well enough.
Listerine’s Agent Cool Blue works on a similar principle—“ but you don’t have to chew …

The Dr. Ho’s muscle massager qualifies as a T.E.N.S. unit. It sends a current into the muscles and nerves.
This medical device has been quite helpful in relieving some of the pain I suffer from Fibromyalgia. Even the lightest pressure on my sore and stiff muscles can …

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I have a very light skin, so I easily get sunburn if I´m not careful. Of course I protect myself with different sun blockers and cloth, but it´s so easy to forget, and sometime I find my self relatively unprotected in the sun. Kind of sloppy of me, but …