In my tour of the entire Fitness First branches in Metro Manila, the Mall of Asia SM was my second destination. Located at the extension of the mall building, this branch features all the amenities of a gym that you can hope for. Like all Fitness First branches, this …

I have to say, I originally purchased the Thera-Med Maximum Strength Universal Reusable Cold Pack, because the picture on the box on how it’s used was intriguing. I saw a women with a thing wrapped completely around her neck, and seemed to take the shape of the area and …

At Easter, one of the treats I was given at a party was this lip balm. I love lip balms, especially ones with fun flavors, and this one was great. Although it bears the Peeps trademark name, it is not a real peep flavor that it uses. And, there are …

I take a nightly hot bath to help manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia, like stiffness, pain, and muscle spasm. It works better than any medication I have ever tried. In the winter, I use a variety of bath product that add moisture to the bath, since I have dry …

No matter how hygienic a person is, there are times that he/she will have flaws too. Like for me I’m not born with atlethe’s foot and that’s for sure even when I’m growing I don’t remember that I had a bad foot odor. It just happened that when I’m …

I am a great fitness freak and off late after having included yoga in my fitness routine, I have started feeling much more healthier and energetic. Yoga to a great extent has helped me to become more fit and this is perhaps one of the primary reason that I …

I bought a Concept2 rowing machine last November as I didn’t want to spend an hour doing a half hour work out in the gym (travel time, changing time, shower etc.), so I thought I’d buy a machine for my house.
For those of you that haven’t seen them or …

As a contact lens wearer for over 7 years, I still find them very irritating. Contact lenses still dry out my eyes and I can barely wear them out for a day. Also, since I stare at a computer all day, it makes them even more dry. …

After falling in love with another of Philosophy’s scents, I had to try this one out. It was on sale at Amazon, for nearly half the price—“ that’s a deal you can’t pass up. I love berry scents, and this is truly one of my all time favorite ones. It …

I have tried a lot of natural deodorants. The aluminum in the mainstream deodorant and antiperspirant products is supposedly linked to an increase in cancer risk for women, so I have been trying to find a good alternative, since breast cancer runs in my family. I would like to find …

Also referred to as chinese medicine balls, these small metal orbs are used for relaxation and hand exercise. You rotate them in your hands, and by doing so you can improve co-ordination, dexterity and strength. The majority of the many techniques are usually executed with two balls, but it …

I had an appointment for one of my children last week at Phoenix Children’s Cardiology. We live quite a ways from this medical practice. We had to travel on the freeway for almost the whole distance. We ended up being caught up in slow moving traffic due to an …

I have always liked a boar bristle brush texture and find that it makes my hair shinier and removes more buildup and dust than others. My grandfather had a big blocky club brush that he used for years and when I died, I took it over. I got so used …

I recently bought an image 15.0 r my tracks step counter treadmill. For $400 I’d say it was a pretty good deal. It doesn’t have the quality of one that costs $2000, but definitely serves it’s purpose and is probably worth the price. My only complaint about it would …

My skin tends to be very dry so I like to use a deep cleansing mask on my face at least twice a month. I purchased this product online based on the positive feedback that a lot of users had about the product. To be honest, I …

One of my luxury items were I to get stuck on a desert island, would be Oral-B Satin dental floss. It sounds silly, but I can’t go a night without flossing my teeth, and this brand is just the best!
I can’t believe that up until a few years …

I needed to lose some weight and began to take some aerobics classes. They used “The Step” in the class in order to get a better workout. I then decided to purchase a video for aerobics so that I could do it from home. I found The Step at Walmart …

I am not typically a big advocate for hormone enhancing supplements but with finding a box of MassCaps XP 60 count on clearance at my local nutrition shop, I couldn’t resist at least trying it. I first noticed the star on the box that said “now with Arachidonic Acid” …

Eucerin Dry Skin Therapy Original Moisturizing Lotion has helped me with dry cracked hands for many years. I am a registered nurse and I wash my hands constantly. Between washing my hands with antibacterial soaps at work, and then coming home and doing dishes, my hands go …

I bought a pair of Lytess Orange Peel Slimming Arm Sleeves by Bliss for a cost of $20 plus the shipping fee of $6 online, at Amazon, after reading a lot of good reviews. It was mailed to me via UPS in 15 days, and began using it right away …

I actually came across this liquid soap in the ladies’ room of Bertucci’s restaurant. It was an easy soap for me to purchase, because I live right near Wegman’s supermarket. I was intrigued by this soap, because I liked the fresh scent. It smelled like lemons to me at …

I was happy that I didn’t need to buy this product. It came free with my Biore nose strips. This is an inexpensive daily cleanser that’s also known to exfoliate your skin. It comes in a tube and the price is okay for the size of the product. I …

After many visits to my Chiropractor about my back and shoulder pain I was recommended the Thermaphore Heating Pack by Battle Creek Equipment.
My Chiropractor explained that the heating pack was a bit expensive, but it used moist heat which would penetrate deeper into my muscles to help the tightness …

Emergen-C Vitamin D and Calcium, a powder nutrient supplement which is simply added to any beverage the user chooses, has been a beneficial addition to my diet. Unlike the other Emergen-C derivatives, “Vitamin D and Calcium” comes in a mixed berry flavor which I’ve found tastes a little disagreeable …

For most of my life, I’ve always had some degree of insomnia. After reading and researching on the internet and hearing anecdotes from various friends, I decided to go to a heath food / vitamin store and buy some melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate …

I have irritable bowel syndrome, which means frequent shifts from
constipation to diarrhea, often in a very dramatic way for each. It
can be quite disturbing. Unable to tolerate the prescription
medication that is recommended for the condition, I treat it with
natural means, using lots of fiber and over the counter medicines
only when …

Two months after giving birth to my first baby, I consulted my Obstetrician about the best contraceptive pill I could possibly use which could not affect my breastfeeding. She advised me to use Daphne Contraceptive pill. She instructed me to take it regularly (same time of the …

One of the best trusted brand that I have been using ever since my menstrual cycle began. It gave me no problems at all and I would say it was the best of all brand I have tried. No leakage problems and the pads have better absorbance …

I work out at the Jewish Community Center in Beachwood, Ohio. And I must say what a great facility. What really stands out are the friendly personnel and the great job they do at keeping the place clean.
When you first walk in someone always speaks to you, …

Emu Shampoo from Healthy Hair Plus, a product I ordered from the company’s website claims to solve dry hair and dry scalp problems defintiely does NOT do the job. My dry hair and scalp became even drier, hair became more frizzy and kept falling out.
They claim one must use …

If you are looking for some quality solution for dandruff and hair fall then here is the best of solutions I have been using for few months now. I had a very thick and bushy hair but for the past one year it was falling thick and fast, …

My hairdresser recommended using a cap over my hair when I color or use a deep conditioner or hot oil treatment. I liked the idea, since I had been having a problem with conditioner running all over my in the shower. I wanted to be able to put the conditioner …

I am three days into the Olay Definity 14 Day Skin Rehabilitation treatment, and I have to say I am pretty impressed. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try another treatment protocol so soon after my last series of home Microdermabrasion sessions, but I happened to …

Working on the keyboard for a considerable amount of time during the day- sometimes made my fingers pain. Though the pain was not very severe, it for sure did made me feel uncomfortable. This in turn would result in less productive work and would often leave me stretching my …

As part of my treatment program for fibromyalgia, I frequently get massaged, usually by my partner at home. I have used a great variety of oils for massage, and sometimes make my own blends, adding ingredients that might benefit the muscles or give a sense of warmth, added effect from …

We replaced the treadmill that we had had for years last winter. We purchased a NordicTrack C2255. We liked it because we had a Nordic track before and it was a really good product. I bought this a Dick’s Sporting Goods Store, Pulaski Highway Bel Air Md. We …

Have you ever experienced getting a fever accompanied by clogged nose caused by colds? Well, I have and quite often too especially during the rainy season. Anyone who has gone through this knows how much of a hassle it can be. During times like this, I find that the …

I always believed that my hands and legs were the most overworked part of my body. While my hands did all the rough work, my feet seemed to take up all my body weight for the day. The main problem with me was the more longer I was on …

I am normally not much of a partier or drinker, but when I was at a friend’s wedding reception I had a little too much. Aside from waking with a disturbingly high blood sugar reading, I also, regrettably, had a bit of a hangover.
The friend who I …

When I had an allergy attack in the middle of a dinner engagement, I was horribly embarrassed. I had to excuse myself to go into the ladies room and deal with the itching and watering eyes, sneezing and coughing fit, and look of general misery. A companion came in …

I take fiber regularly to help treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and for general health and to help lower cholesterol. I have taken my share pf psyllium fiber, which is the popular one, but it is not the best. Natural fiber from food sources is always best, but …

Not having been to an eye doctor in years, I was a bit hesitant about getting my eyes examined. However, my eyes had shifted horribly, and I knew I needed glasses, so I made an appointment at the J C Penney Optical Department.
The employees were all very nice …

The last time I bought Band Aid brand, they had a two for five dollars promotion, so I tried out a variety I had not used before. In addition to my usual regular bandages that I use in the kitchen, I bought the waterproof antibiotics bandages for use outside of …

I have trouble falling asleep, and often, I also have trouble staying asleep. I’ve done many things to combat this, but they rarely work. I don’t like to take sleeping pills because they make me very jittery and grouchy the next day. I’ve taken “natural” sleep aids, and many …

I bought this machine a little bit ago and I’ve fallen in love with it. It’s really easy to use and I can start seeing results already. I thought it would take long to get used to the uses for it but a nice chart is included that tells …

I have always been a great fan of aromatherapy products. So when I came across these Aromatherapy Herbal Slippers —“ I found it to be real novel product and wished to posses one for myself. This heatable lavender scented Aromatherapy Herbal Slippers were specially designed to rejuvenate tired and …

Even though this humidifier was more expensive than I originally wanted to pay, I still decided to purchase the product since I knew that it would be an asset to my family. I ended up paying about $60 for this product and I find that it has totally …

The Himalaya Herbals Complete Care Herbal Toothpaste is a toothpaste developed to make teeth and gums strong. It contains natural ingredients, mostly herbal and anti-oxidants. Toothache Tree which is usually found in the Himalayas is excellent for bleeding gums. It is also usually used as home remedy to relieve toothaches. …

This marks my third “uneventful” attempt at understanding the so called zinc and acne connection. I say uneventful because I’m unable to milk anything out of zinc supplements in general. The way a lot of online content peddle the positive facts about Zinc, it sounds like a …

Hi there! Today I want to review something incredibly popular nowadays: protein powder. I also want to say something before I start: I’m not a nutritionist, professional athlete or anything like that. My boyfriend actually works on gaining muscle and that’s why he purchased this protein powder. And I’m just …