For the longest time I have been adding a little jump roping to my workout routine, most of the time it only happened when I had a but of rope around and the inspiration hit. Up until a couple months ago I never really thought about the type of …

I am a single mother, 36 years old, pre-diabetic, and a month ago was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. Both my ovaries were slightly enlarged because of the said cysts. My doctor said that such condition, if not managed diligent could be detrimental to my health. The regular management …

I have a sleep disorder, related to fibromyalgia, where my brain will not stay in the deepest stage of sleep for a long enough period of time to allow my body to recover. This pays havoc with every body system, including the muscles and nerves. I have been taking …

For the past few days I had been suffering from a severe knee pain. Although my knee pain remained and an on and off affair, this time my knee pain was really felt quite painful. The fact that I was unable to walk even few steps without feeling …

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 …

I bought Alba Cocoa Butter hand and body lotion while in the middle of my exploration of different cocoa butters. I love the Alba brand, so I was pretty excited to try their cocoa butter. This product came in a bottle with the brand’s typical design: that …

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a severe case of chapped lips. This has carried on well into my adult hood and I’m pretty sure that this is a problem I’ll continue to have later on in life. I pretty much lived the first ten years …

I am not usually big on the so called diet pills that help you lose weight, but I think this one has a chance at doing some good. It is Super Fat Burning System. It is a dietary supplement that helps you burn up unwanted fat safely …

I normally do not care about what brands to use especially when it comes to little toiletries. I consider toilet paper, cotton balls and cotton buds when I mean little toiletries. However, one time I decided maybe I should try Q-tips because I have seen this all the time …

I don’t use most brands of adult mint flavored toothpaste because they are too strong and burn my mouth. When I do use them, I don’t brush long enough, which makes me fall behind in my oral care routine. I am diabetic and cannot afford to do this. To …

When I was a kid, I have never really used the most popular brand of toothpaste. And as an adult now, I now know that popular brand names do not necessarily mean that it is the best among the best.
I now have a family of my own. And I …

Growing up, I have always been allergic to mosquito bites. As far as I can remember, I’ve had the worst reactions to them. I would first find an itchy, red, burning rash on me which will develop into a weal after a few minutes. On all occasions, when I …

I used to use Bath and Body Works coconut lime verbena fragrance, and loved it. When I saw that Bodycology was making a copy-cat scent, I picked it up to see if it was close. It was indeed close—“ although not exactly the same. I felt it was …

I remember my mom used to buy the original Efficascent Oil during my younger days. It was effective in relieving some pains on my body. However, I observed that its strength slowly diminished as years went by. My family decided to switch to another brand. A brand that has …

I ADORE the Firm workout videos. These are fantastic. I love the classic series done in the ’80s as opposed to the ones put out today; those were so classy and the studio is gorgeous; even the workout studio I have now has a rug in it to make …

I have been taking food supplements to maintain my good health and to avoid getting sick. I don’t want to be sick because I am a mother of four and I am also an officer in my workplace..it’s just awful to be sick because many …

Deodorant is one of those things I simply can’t do without. Take away my shampoo and I might complain, take away my toothpaste and I’ll probably throw a fit, but take away my deodorant and you’ll have a full scale revolt on your hands. I no longer have the …

Awhile back I became interested in trying out a body lotion with cocoa butter in it. Everyone was saying so many positive things about it. I also became cautious of some of the ingredients that were used to manufacture the popular lotions that I was using. …

I have fibromyalgia, so I have tried just about every pain relief remedy out there. Most are over the counter types, that have either anti-inflammatory salicylate or menthol counter-irritant effects.
I have found the menthol types more effective, but they always come with the price of smelling strong. Although I …

Nowadays, we should be conscious about our health and prevent our family from acquiring diseases. The best way to prevent us from getting illness is to do regular hand washing and using an alcohol as a disinfectant.
I always see to it to have an alcohol in my bag and …

After my very first experience with bio oil, I have been hooked. For me this is the ultimate miracle oil for a wide variety of different skin problems and issues.
I was first recommended to try Bio Oil after being bitten on the face by an animal. The …

I’ve spent too much time on the computer lately and that has resulted in dry, itchy, burning eyes.
It got so bad that it actually kept me awake at night, because when I closed my eyes I had burning and a foreign body sensation which was very irritating, and just …

I think this is a good product because it does exactly what it says it does, no more or less. This Hard Skin Softening Cream from Scholl softened the hard skin on my feet from the first application, which shows how intense it is. My hard skin …

Icy&Hot is a pain reliever that can be used for many things. This is a temporary pain relieving cream that relaxes areas that are causing pain. This is the type of cream that athletes use when exercising, has a sprained or strained muscle, or are having pain for any …

Skin cleansers have been important essentials to help me keep my skin clean and dirt free. Since I always believed that washing my skin with just soap and water was not enough to cleanse away all the dirt and impurities that unclogged pores and made my skin look rather …

My husband and I ordered P90X because we wanted a challenging fitness program that would be easy to do at home. Well, what we actually got was so much more than that- it’s actually a whole lifestyle change.
P90X is a great way to get into shape- but don’t expect …

Since I was a teen I’ve been using Dove deodorants to help fight the perspiration around my arms and back, and it has helped through out all these years so I decided to review it. The name of the deodorant I’m currently using is called Dove Ultimate Clear …

I have been looking for a light and natural conditioner I can use just for rinsing out my hair on days when I don’t want to shampoo it. I don’t want any artificial ingredients, I just want it to add some body and refresh the hair. When I was checking …

The Go-Ped Trail Ripper 46 is a monster of a machine! This thing flies! It is extremely comfortable, and noticeably more than the other less expensive Go-Ped models, such as the Sport. If you are considering buying a Go-Ped in general, rest assured, because they are extremely reliable and …

I was given a package of the Thursday Plantation tea tree tooth sticks, which are impregnated with tea tree oil and other essential oils and help to clean the teeth as well as treat the gums. I really liked the product, so I decided to try the matching mouthwash.
This Nature’s …

I needed band-aids and decided to try a bit of a cheaper brand than I usually get. Nexcare bandages were far cheaper than my normal brand so I figured I would give them a try. I got the Nexcare plastic bandages at the grocery store for 96 cents. There …

The last time I purchased my daily vitamins, I decided to try out Walmart’s Equate Mature Complete, similar to the Centrum Silver vitamins I have been taking the last few months on the recommendation of my doctor.
When looking over the ingredients and supplement strengths, I found them …

I am an avid user of Vizions Saline Solution. I always use this saline solution to rinse off my contact lenses before washing it off with the main washer.
The reason that I use a saline and rinse off my lenses before washing them off with another solution is …

I was prepared for blemishes on my skin when I started living a stressful life. This is something unavoidable right now. It appears Kiehl’s has expanded its skin care line to cater to perrennial dermatological concerns. I couldn’t find a store here in the local area where I am …

After being very pleased with a couple of other H2O products, I decided to try out this gel-like treatment as a light summer moisturizer for night time. I had been using an anti-aging night cream for the warmer months, but it was now too heavy and I was finding a …

I have used several Purell hand sanitizers in the past, but this has been my favorite one so far. I volunteer for a shelter, and we have to handle many different animals daily. To keep from cross contamination so that healthy animals do not get sick, we use hand sanitizer …

I am a quite active person, both in my professional life and leisure time. I do a lot of highly physical work, and often go to the gym or play sports on my off time. I do my best to keep my body running well enough to heal up …

As a mother of four children I know about birth control! What works and what doesn’t. I have been on the DepoPrevara birth control shot since the birth of my last child almost 2 years ago. I love it!
DepoPrevara is a birth control shot that lasts 3 months and …

Though I do not often buy band aids or find much need for them, I have needed some recently. I am very clumsy, and fell pretty hard over my son’s tricycle. I did not know what hit me, and just know I got up with a very large scrape …

I ended up owning and using this product in a very unusual way.
I actually really like the taste of olive oil, and I cook with it all the time, use it in salad dressings, and also use it for making skin lotions and creams, and massage oils. There is never …

I was impressed by a few Philosophy body wash products that I used, so when I saw this shave gel, I wanted to try it. It is aloe vera and silicone based, which is different from others I have used. I know the silicone used in smoothing hair products …

I bought this little hand cream as a treat along with some other items that were on sale at a local cosmetics store. I have used a few Bliss products, and though they are generally good, I do find them a bit overpriced. This is a basic, good quality hand …

A few days back, when I woke up one fine morning, I noticed an acute pain in my neck. My neck felt rather stiff that it made quite difficult to even turn it around. It was only later did I realize that the neck pain was caused because I …

Cybex Arc Trainer is an elliptical trainer of a rather unusual construction: it has no base, the walking pedals are kind of suspended in the air, moving freely on the 3 poles they are attached to. It is in no way a disadvantage; the pedals and large and comfortable, …

Growing up in East Tennessee there are a few thing’s I hold dear and the YMCA is one of them. As a Child I learned to swim at the Y and eventually swam for the swim team and learned what it was to win and loose. Sometimes loosing …

I first discover Cetaphil when my cousin, whose younger son has a stomach bacteria that causes redness and breakouts on his skin when it’s active, told me about this soap that her doctor recommended to treat her son’s skin when he has this issues. She said it was amazing, …

Acne can be a pain. It does not matter if you are a teenage or an adult, no one wants to have blemishes. My personal experience is that I could spend thousands of dollars trying out products just to find one that really works for me. Either they work, …

I had a severe sinus infection and my antibiotics the doctor put me on didn’t help get rid of it, but this supplement I tried called Herbs ETC Loviral helped me tremendously. However, I had to take it for three weeks straight for the sinus infection to completely clear …

I’m loving this soap. I had bought last month the orange colored soap on eBay for only 40PHP per 145g soap. It smells like orange fruit and Perla detergent soap. Kojic acid is said to whiten skin because it’s made from fermented sake. This soap lightens my face faster …

I had been experiencing terrible discomfort in my lower body for the past few months. The pain was felt especially while walking or running and this discomfort had been making my life miserable- that I decided to get some medical help. This is when my physician who after diagnosing …