“Getting Started With A Fitness Experience”, a video by Arnie Fonseca, MS, CSCS (Certified Exercise Physiologist and Older Adult Exercise Specialist) is a very valuable video for seniors who want to build their strength in order to improve their health and independence. Although it is designed for mature adults …

I bought the Profoot Triad Orthotic For Men at the Safeway supermarket for $18 plus tax. It was not an easy decision, as there was plenty of foot support or orthotic devices at the store, all competing for my attention.
But what finally sold me to 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 …

Pain medicine is going to be a thing of the past as soon as people realize that herbal medications are the real deal. I use to think that herbal medicines weren’t about anything and personally I can’t believe that I doubted them the way that I did. The only …

Why poison yourself with a big name tooth paste containing the harmful ingredient of fluoride?
Unlike those big name brands, Tom’s of Maine offers a toothpaste without fluoride.
Fluoride has been widely regarded as a cavity preventing, tooth savior. It’s anything but. For years, people, from children to elders, …

I normally keep a box of Band Aids in my kitchen, along with a box of finger cots. The reason for this is that I am quite frequently cutting myself accidentally with a particular deli knife, that although I realize is obviously dangerous, I cannot force myself to give up …

I received this little foot bath product as a gift. I have fibromyalgia, and often suffer extremely painful foot cramps as an effect. When I am at home, I have a massaging foot bath that I can use, as hot water really helps to alleviate the cramping. This was purchased …

Have you ever lost your glasses and didn’t have other glasses to find the first pair? It happens. It’s happened to me several times, especially at night, and that’s why my mom thought this product was the greatest thing since sliced bread for me. (Actually, sliced bread is not so …

I have pollen allergies in the spring, and a huge part of that is manifested as intense itching in my eyes, which can lead to red, swollen eyes that hurt and look horrible. I have used a lot of different antihistamine eye drops, some prescription. This is one that I …

After having coloring my hair recently, I was shocked to see that my hair had started falling rapidly. Though initially I thought of it as a temporary phase, the hair fall seem to increase every single day and this made rather panic. I had my hair all over the …

I have a problem with most of the adult toothpastes on the market. The mint flavors are so incredibly strong, that I cannot tolerate the burning sensation they cause. This leads to me not brushing long enough because I want to get it out of my mouth, which of course, …

I had the pleasure of trying out this product when I attended a two week seminar where I shared accomodations with a fellow insomniac. I had brought along my sound machine, hoping she would be ok with me using it at night, and she had brought along her Nightwave …

I’m always trying bizarre products and have to admit I’m a little bit of a slave to the late night television informercials, and I’m always seeing some new grande product that I just have to have because I know it will work for me just like for those people …

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 …

I have a friend who swears up and down about the benefits of apple cider vingera. She actually convinced me one time to take a tablespoon of it three times a day to help cure a bladder infection. I was going through a period where I was getting bladder …

I have used a lot of natural deodorant products, and I would rather use them because of the links between cancer and aluminum, but the problem is that simply put, the vast majority of them just don’t work very well. When someone recommended this one, telling me that she …

I bought this product on sale for $5.99, it’s regularly $8.50. Either way, I find that to be a very reasonable price for a firming treatment. In fact, it’s probably the least expensive face treatment of its kind that I’ve tried from Avon. I honestly didn’t …

A regular tooth brushing is healthy with the used of right tooth paste. I’ve been using Colgate products of tooth paste for many years. Aside from that, I am particular with the ingredients that can help my tooth more healthier and stronger.
I am using Colgate with baking soda and …

Because germs are invisible it is necessary to spray trash bins, places beneath the sink, toilet areas and even sole of your shoes. I am proactive in taking care of my health and my family’s in general. The areas that I have mentioned above are just a few of …

I enjoy my nightly hot bath, as both a way to relax and de-stress and a therapy for muscle symptoms due to fibromyalgia. When my skin is feeling dry, which can happen often in the winter or sometimes just from the constant exposure to hot water, I rely on bath …

How do I put into words how much I love Vicks. I have a family that does tend to get sick. When they do get sick, I need to know I have the things in my house to quickly combat the sickness. And even if I don’t have them, …

I have fibromyalgia, and often use oils for massage, which helps to calm the muscle spasms and stiffness I sometimes experience. I have used a great variety of combinations of oils. I heard about this product through a friend who read about it, and I found it interesting that …

The name of this product made me smile. Somehow the word biscuit always does… maybe it’s because I was raised in the South. I love the way this solid shampoo smells. Until I tried this, I had never used a solid shampoo, so I was not sure what to expect. …

After being somewhat satisfied that one of their other products worked for me, I went to the store here that sells homeopathic remedies of all kinds, and found one for stress. I had tried Hyland’s before and it did not work. I had come to believe that none of them …

I believe in the benefits of health.That is why today I decided to write about some of the products I use.As you have seen from title,the first one is called Biofarm Calcium and Magnesium.I use for some months now,along side Omega-3 Salmon,of which I wrote about some time ago.The …

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up a copy of More Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy since I was unfamiliar with her first video, or any of her work on Public Television.
While I like the inclusion of all …

I suffer from dry hands and there is nothing fun about that. Being a house wife means that I wash a lot of dishes. Well I used to be a house wife but even yet and still I still wash dishes and deal with a lot of water. …

Trying to lose weight the right way has become an obsession of mine. I know regular diet and exercise doesn’t always work and I could use a little help with controlling my diet. Lately, I have become so overwhelmed with the countless number of weightless products on the market …

The York 48005 FTS Adjustable Olympic Bench is, in my opinion, a perfect machine for doing shoulder presses, whether they be inclined, declined or straight. It’s simplicity to use and good safety measures have made my experience with it pleasurable; and easy and effective way to work …

I have fibromyalgia and a big part of therapy for me is regular massages. I have a wonderful partner who is willing to assist me with this. (Which makes it more fun as well as therapeutic!) I have used a variety of bath oils and various natural oils for massage, …

I was randomly searching online for different diets to try when I found the Cottage Cheese Diet. I’ve had difficulty in the past finding a diet that I could stick with, so I wasn’t overly hopeful, but I always leave myself open to new possibilities. I initially …

When I was at a friend’s house, I noticed how nice she smelled after her evening routine of cleansing her face. I asked what the scent was I was smelling, and she said it was her moisturizer. I had to find out what it was. She used Alba Botanica …

I have concerns pertaining to the kind of lifestyle I live and all the work-oriented stress I have to endure daily. Anyhow, I’d like to believe I’m as healthy as a horse at present but I cannot put aside the daunting effects that may follow in the long …

I have been taking contraceptive pills since I was around 14 years old —“ that may seem odd but my GP suggested beginning the pill because I was experiencing chronic pain prior to my period. So, I was prescribed microgynon which I continued to take for the next …

I love flower essences, aroma therapy, and all those wonderful sensual products available in the alternative medicine markets. When I discovered Life Living Flower Essences and their products, I had to try out a few. The first product I tried was one that offered me something interesting—“ energy for my …

I have to use super strong sun block products in the summer due to my fair skin and the possibility of mild lupus. I have been looking into using more natural products, since I spend so much time wearing them and they cover large areas of skin. I prefer …

I gave birth to my kids at this state-owned maternity hospital. There are 3-4 other maternity hospitals in this country but my husband and I had only this hospital in mind because it is conveniently located from our home, about 7 kilometers or a 10 minute drive. More …

One day recently I was at Wal-Mart and found on my shopping list that I needed to buy dish soap. Just prior to that I got New Sunlight Dish soap because it was brand name and I assumed it would be good quality—¦ bad idea. Anyhow, at Wal-Mart …

Postpartum Depresion is often referred to as a woman having the baby blues and occurs normally after the first baby is born. Postpartum depression is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and hehavioral changes that occur after giving birth that are attributed to the chemical, social, and psychological changes …

I know how hard it is to stop smoking. I have done it so many times but never succeeded until I started taking Wellbutrin XL. I had tried countless times to quit but was never able to stick it out. I tried the gum, the patches and the lozenges, …

If you just arrived from another planet this will be the first time you hear about the Atkins Diet.
Otherwise I guess you have read at list once about it since it is so popular especially because a great number of celebrities and public figures brag about using it.
I started …

If you have tired eyes, and are about to go out for a night on the town, you could do a lot worse that buying yourself some Optrex Eyedew Dazzling Eye Drops.
I recently went away for a weekend in Amsterdam. It was after a long, hard week of …

I ended up purchasing this product online after hearing about it from one of my relatives. My Aunt has been taking it for almost a year, and she spoke of how well it has worked for her. For anyone who is unfamiliar with it, it contains probiotic …

I have a lot of scars, mainly from childhood boo-boos, stitches, and surgeries. I noticed Mederma Skin Care for Scars in my pharmacy while just looking around while a prescription was filled, and I thought I’d give it a try because some of the scars, I am self-conscience …

I found these hand weights for very cheap at Marshalls and decided to pick them up because I loved the design of them and was in need of some heavier hand weights. These are not like the traditional dumbells, the design of them is much different. I’m not sure …

I was very excited about this product. It seemed like a perfect idea, and I still think it is. You attach it to your shower, so that you can use it in the shower without having the mess that a Waterpik or similar irrigator makes. I have used a …

We’ve been told time and again that brushing our teeth is not enough. We need to floss and gargle with a mouthwash and visit our dentist every four to six months. Recently some products have come out claiming that alcohol in a mouthwash’s ingredients can be drying to …

I bought a few of these little trial packets of Cellu-Lite to see if it really had any effect on the tone of my skin. I have some cellulite from weight loss, and so far, nothing has worked any miracles, although caffeine did seem to help a bit. This …

This is the coolest little exercise machine you can buy. It is small , works your upper and lower body , and can be used anytime. It is light weight and easy to travel with. This machine is awesome. I am so glad that I found it. It makes …

The current dengue cases in my country is not surprising. It has reach a very alarming proportions that I myself is scared to see even a single mosquito. You need to be protected wherever you go. When you live in the tropics, this is inevitable. Dengue is such a …