Rather than paying for some costly gym membership that I’ll pretty much never use, I opt for the convenience of home equipment, specifically my Pro-Form 350 treadmill. I had another model of a Pro-Form treadmill years ago that also worked great, so I know the brand is reliable.
The …

Whenever I get a cut or scrape I look for something that will aid in its quick and painless healing. I like to be able to use a bandage that is comfortable, inexpensive and waterproof. I have always hated having to switch out a bandage each and every time …

A friend who I visited in another state introduced me to this body wash. He has very sensitive skin, but does not like having to use totally unscented products, and this product works well for him, and also the rest of his family love it. I used it …

I have a love of natural soaps, and in the summer I use a lot of bar soaps. I cannot tolerate them as well in the winter because my skin is too dry, but in the summer, I have oily skin and often get pimples. Wearing heavy sun block products …

If you have ever heard the term “chicken skin” it may have been referring to a condition called Keratosis Pilaris or KP. It is very common—“ according to my doctor about one in three people have it somewhere on their bodies. There is a hereditary factor, and it is common …

I use head wraps to keep my hair away from my face while I wash my face and neck. I’ve been doing this for years—“ and usually I end up buying whatever brand is the cheapest, assuming they are all basically alike. This was the last brand …

I occasionally use earplugs when I have a valid reason to. I am a musician and try to preserve my hearing, since my ears have taken some abuse in the past, leaving me with a slight case of tinnitus. At home, I use white noise to help me sleep …

Before an insurance change dictated a switch to another dental care provider, my family and I really enjoyed going to Dr. Schmidtke’s office. Strange to say we enjoyed it, when you consider most people don’t like going to the dentist, but we really did! Dr. Kevin Schmidtke and his …

This week started the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, and I was one of the first ones there, with promotional coupon in hand and ready to shop like crazy. My bath product obsession is never satisfied quite as well as with these amazing sales. Even though …

I love lip balm, especially those made with natural ingredients. Since I had tried some of Honeybee Garden’s body powder, I wanted to see how their beeswax lip balm was. The formula was great—“ it has beeswax, coconut oil, jojoba, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E. All of those ingredients …

I was in the supermarket the other day and I was looking for a good toothpaste when I suddenly saw a new teeth whitening product. I have been wanting to try teeth whitening for some time now and I have not been able to. Since I am very curious …

I used to be skeptical of effervescent tablets because I wonder if they’re really absorbed well by the body. My physician doesn’t approve of me drinking coffee given my nervous bouts. Berocca seemed like a common energy booster in the corporate world, especially in my office so …

I purchased the My Fitness Coach game for my Wii Console about 2 months ago. And I must say, it really got me going! This game is like having your own personal trainer in your own home. The trainer’s name is Mya and she …

I have an occasional cold sore, which usually occurs when I am tried or run down. When I was going through a stressful period during a family member’s illness, I was having more than my fair share of them. I used various creams and topical treatments, which helped, but …

I have had a few occasions where ingrown hairs would occur after stubble grew on my thighs or armpits. This can cause little infections to form, making what looks like a pimple. I have tried a few things to prevent this, and one of those was this product—“ the Bliss …

When I bought a special scrub to use to try and treat a case of KP (keratosis pilaris) otherwise known as “chicken skin” I also needed a special moisturizer to go with it. Although the maker f the scrub had their own product, several people told me that I would …

The sun is out now and winter is pretty much over, which means that’s it that time of the year for me to stock up on sun blocks and after sun anti-burn treatments of one kind or another. I never remember, until after the fact, what works and what …

I don’t know about you, but I have been trying to lose all those post pregnancy tummy flab for the last 7 years in vain. I have tried every available workout video, especially from the series the FIRM. I recently bought this 5-Day Abs workout series, and was hoping …

My magnesium levels are quite low, so whenever I have increased physical activity I can easily get cramps or the annoying muscle spasms (my eyelid can twitch like it is on drugs). This is especially true in the summer when one looses a lot of fluid and minerals by …

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 …

I got this product in a sample container for free when I order some VMV Hypoallergenics products online. The product name is very catchy when I read it first time. The “know it all” part sounds like it knows how to treat any skin ailment out there which I …

My grandmother always told me that prevention is better than cure. I don’t have major problems regarding the health of my liver, but after a friend of mine had hepatitis I understood that it’s vital to take care of my liver. Essentiale Forte by Sanofi is one of the most …

When I was in a mall once, I decided to visit a dentist because I was searching for a good toothpaste that I could buy to replace my old one.
Among all the toothpaste products currently being sold in the market, she recommended one called Sensodyne.
Since I trusted the …

From time to time, I experience swelling in my feet and tons of throbbing dull aches in them as well. The only relief I get from the swelling and aches in them are by soaking them in a warm footbath made with the Village Naturals Therapy Aches and Pains …

I love the Earth Therapeutics line of tea tree oil products for the feet. I have used almost all of their products. Before a trip to Savannah, I happened to see these foot wipes on the shelf, and bought some to carry with me on the journey.
Savannah always involves a …

I have an autoimmune disease. One of the main features of an autoimmune disease is the problem with inflammation. In my case, inflammation in my blood vessals. The normal medication (cytoxan and prednisone) that I use for putting my disease in remission was barely keeping the disease from flaring. …

Last year I worked on a project with several other people. One of them smoked. Although he was usually kind enough to smoke outdoors so as not to offend the rest of us, when he came back in, his clothes and hair were so full of the scent of it, …

I have had to take the morning after pill twice. The first time I took it, it was fine. I had so side affects what so ever. My next period came as usual and everything was fine. However, the second time I took the morning after pill was a …

PomX is a natural supplement, an antioxidant that claims that one capsule is equal to an 8oz glass of pomegranate juice.
My initial impression when I got my package of the pills was to smile. It comes in a bright purple box and when you open it, there’s a …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor who has a little eight year old son. It seems he always has a cold or flu, or ear infection, so I am quite frequently playing the role of nurse as well, while his mother is away on business.
Once when he …

I have been using the Thermacare Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Wraps a lot recently. I get really terrible menstrual cramps and sometimes the use of painkillers is not enough to really ease all of the pain. I have heard a ton about how heat therapy is useful in reducing …

I’m not a health freak by any stretch of the imagination. Quite frankly, I’d probably be seen at the other far end of that spectrum. I’m obsessively lazy and love my couch, my reeces peanut butter cups, and my books far too much to consider exercising these days. I’m …

I wouldn’t exactly say I’m a sickly person. In fact, prior to moving to Michigan, I would get a yearly flu, around September, and after a week or two I was right as rain and wouldn’t have another problem until the following September. It was like clock work. But, …

I’ve been taking chromium for years to help control my diabetes and boost my metabolism. I have used various brands and types, and have gotten consistently good results with all. I decided to try this New Chapter chromium complex because it was very unique. This product not only …

I was looking for something to keep my mouth fresh but I don’t like the normal mouth rinses. I decided to give Colgate Phosflur a try and paid $12.43 at the grocery store for it. It stated that it was a mint taste and I was hoping that it …

I’ve tried a lot of Icy Hot products over the last two or three years, including their patches and creams. I’ve always gravitated more towards the patches because they last longer and are mess free, but they are sometimes difficult to apply because I need it on my lower …

My daughter had a party at school where they exchange gifts in a Round Robin sort of way (Holiday party), and she brought home some Bath & Body Works Citrus Blueberry Swirl Gentle Foaming Hand Soap as well as that scent in the Pocketbac Sanitizing Hand Gel. She …

Walk Fit Platinum is a special, new generation insoles kit that has been designed to make sports and daily activities easier for the many of us who suffer from back or joint pain, and also for those who get easily tired from standing or walking longer distances.
I think Walk …

I am diabetic and was concerned when my cholesterol levels went up a great deal. Having had a bad experience with statin drugs, I decided to try something natural to try and reduce my numbers. I ordered this product because the reviews were good, and I had …

Basic’s Iron supplement 65 MG is a Iron supplement when I ran in to the starting of being anemic due to other health issues. My doctor suggested that I start taking an iron supplement. I new I had to do something fast so I got a well known brand …

This dietary supplement is said to help prevent nighttime cravings from surfacing in order to decrease nighttime eating and unwanted weight gain. I have found that this supplement actually works to suppress nighttime cravings. This is the only diet pill that I have found that actually works in the …

The Nike + Ipod system is an invention which both companies have participated in. This works by Nike making shoes that will fit the Nike+ Ipod piece into the button of your shoe and this will act as a transmitter that (when put in the bottom of your shoe) …

I’ve had thinning hair for the last few years. I am not sure exactly what is causing it because there are many potential culprits within my body. Aging, stress, diabetes, thyroid problems, and the list goes on. My hairdresser had me to use the Nioxin system for …

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 …

I have combination skin which is dry in the winter and oily in the summer. Sometimes I suffer with mild adult acne, which is annoying at age forty one. I’ve had pretty good luck with using clay masks to treat the acne in the past, so I though instead of …

Sitting for long hours in front of the computer or even while I was travelling left me with a severe neck pain. Though the pain surfaced mainly around my neck and shoulder area- it did make my whole body tired and stressed. In fact sometimes my pain would become …

I am one of those persons who do experience severe dandruff conditions every now and then. Though my dandruff is quite temporary and always seem to disappear and reappear time and again, it makes it just vital for me to store an anti dandruff shampoo on my bath …

There is something to be said for old school water bottles. I remember, as a child, my mom used to have one of those ice packs where the lid screwed on to the bag and it would usually get condensation and you’d be wet from that and from the …

I’ll just start off by saying, don’t believe it! Now, I normally don’t jump right in to say something negative, but I can’t help it in this instance. My son had injured his ankle a few years ago. He was walking on the frozen creek by our house and …

I bought this shampoo because it was very different from other brands I had tried. While being sulfate free, with no petroleum products or parabens, it also has yucca root and coconut oil soap. This was interesting to me, since I love natural coconut oil and soap made from it. …