As it is summer, I always try to motivate myself to get a little fitter and to eat a little less. Both of these are extremely hard to do during the summer. There are so many good things to eat while I am at home and the weather just …

I just reviewed another first aid kit that I love and I’ll never be without and I carry it with me absolutely everywhere I go, but when my kids always watched me packing that one up when we were going on a weekend outing or anything then they would …

I tried my first Shiva Rea Daily Energy workout this morning. In the Fire and Water Practice, we did a series of standing poses and arm balancing sequences that constantly evolved throughout the workout. I have to say this new program has a completely different feel than …

I am the last person on earth that would use a gel toothpaste. I don’t care for gel toothpastes at all. I decided to give Colgate Total Advanced Clean Plus Whitening Gel a try anyway. I wanted to see if it would actually work to help whiten my teeth …

Supplemin C Drops is a multivitamins for newborn babies. Since my baby is of low birth weight our pediatrician introduced this multivitamins. Its a good multivitamins since it stimulates my baby’s appetite. Eventually she became bigger and she has a very good appetite. I am still using it on …

I have always had a fascination for products that had the fragrance of roses. The smell of roses has always appealed to my sense and made me feel close to nature. This is why I always find myself preferring those products that have the smell of roses. The fact …

Diurex Water Pills are the over the counter solution for water retention. I was having some health issues and was retaining a lot of water. It really took a toll on my ability to get around. It even affected the feeling in my legs. I had ordered another product …

Sometimes my teeth and gums get sensitive, due to years of using teeth whitening products. Something in the whitening strips, rinses, or toothpastes makes my teeth sensitive to hot or cold. Sometimes the sensitivity causes shooting pains through my teeth. When this happens, I need to use …

One morning, I woke to find a finger was behaving very oddly. When I bent it, there was a popping sensation, and slight pain. Alarmed, as I am a musician and my hands are crucial to my art, I went to the doctor right away. He diagnosed my …

I recently tried Tiger Balm patches for the first time and really liked them. My back problems have been severe on and off for the past year and a half or so, and I’ve found that the only way I can really treat the pain is through the use …

I tend to shy away from optometrists running their own independent practices because I feel as though they are far more expensive than chains. I do have a vision discount plan, but assumed that it would still cost less not to take advantage of it at a discount retail …

I purchased OxyElite Pro after seeing one of my facebook friends lose about 15 pounds on it in less than two weeks. So I decided to give it a try. The first ting I noticed about the pills were that they are small and easy to take. They didn’t …

All you have to do is spray on closed eyes and keep them closed for half a minute. You get instant relief from dry eyes. So if you are a bit tired or your eyes feel sore this spray is very good to use. Being diabetic seems to affect …

The last but not least of my acne regime from Mario Badescu, a must have, the cleansing gel. This gel contains papaya extracts which are AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids). This claims to get rid of dull skin and remove makeup, dirt, and oil without drying the skin. This cost …

Since turning forty, I have been more aware of the lines in my face. I have combination skin which is dry in winter and oil in summer, even prone to outbreaks of adult acne. Finding the perfect skin care products is always a challenge. I came across this one …

I injured my arm at work one day when a heavy box came flying off a conveyor belt. To help relieve the pain, I wore a tennis elbow brace off and on for many months. When I reactivated the same injury a year or so later, I had …

Since I have gotten older, my hair has gotten thin on top, and pathetically frizzy on the ends. I use a cornucopia of products on it—“ deep conditioners, heat protectants, mousse for thinning hair, creams for de-frizzing the ends, the list goes on.
I also have a chlorine pool …

I have sciatica, that I’ve had for about a year now. Just recently, however, within the last three months, it’s begun getting progressively worse. My doctor recommended physical therapy, but I just can’t afford that because I don’t have very good insurance, and sixteen consequetive visits would drain me …

When I was making my selections of lotion and shower gel at Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, I almost passed up a fantastic product. I had already selected several of the tubes of body cream, so I was looking for shower gels and cleansers. When I …

The Biggest Loser’s trainer, Jillian Michaels, created this amazing workout DVD. It has three difficulty levels based on your personal level of fitness. I cringe when she makes you do pushups, squats, lunges, and resistance moves, but I can really see a difference. Right now I …

Walking through a natural remedies store when I was on vacation put me in the mood to have a hippie moment and buy this rub. I came across an entire shelf of Zum products. Standing near them all, I could smell the incredible rich and natural spicy scents they are …

When I started working at my new job a couple years ago, I was really excited to be getting back into the work force after several years staying home to raise my kids. Problem was, my poor feet just weren’t used to the work I was suddenly putting them …

If you are a smoker and you have ever considered quitting then I am sure you have heard of Nicorette. When it first came out there was a lot of people in the media saying how it could help you kick your addiction and that it was an easy …

Equate: Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Hydrocortisone 1% Cream Intensive Healing is a two in one product that not only helps to ease an itch but also heal the skin. Unfortunately, I have not found this product to work too well. It does help to neutralize the itching to an extent, …

Pilates For Dummies by Michelle Dozois is a good start for those who are trying to learn how to do some Pilates movements in their own free time. I bought this video for $10 off Amazon and I think it is a good learning material for beginners.
The instructor has …

This is my vitamins when I was in college. College life is so stressful, by doing all the research for my thesis; my health is taken for granted. I cannot eat on time, even sleep on time. I am always in the library or computer lab or in my …

Clue is a period-tracking app for both iPhone and Android. Based on the information women provide, this app predicts dates for ovulation, PMS and menstruation. In addition to just predicting these dates, women have the option to track different categories such as ’skin’, ‘hair’, ’sex’, ‘fluid’ and ‘pain’. This allows …

Known to be the cleanest ocean in the world: The Arctic Ocean. Since its frigid, forbidding climate and location is not the ideal site for shopping malls, commercial establishments, resorts, condominiums, golf courses, recreation centers, factories and residential housing, this is one ocean thus far that shall manage …

I am persons who do not have the privilege of having bright while teeth. My teeth from the past few years have always been slightly yellowish in color- which makes them look quite unattractive and unhealthy. But sometimes makes the situation even worst is the fact that I am …

When I was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago, I was told that I might eventually benefit from low dose aspirin therapy. I was not ready to do that yet, but within the next few years, I developed a higher blood pressure and started worrying about my heart …

Lately, I’ve had a need for a bigger band-aid than just the average size and decided to try Band-Aid - Medium Adhesive Pads. These comfort-flex bandages come ten in a box for a pricey $4.50 and up mark. That’s a lot of money for just ten of these …

Since the turn of the economy, I’ve cut back on my once a month spa weekends–unless I’m traveling and the hotel I’m staying at offers spa services. To invest money elsewhere, I’ve started doing my own spa treatments at home, and my favorite self-service is a pedicure.
I had become …

I occasionally get cold sores, and when one popped up unexpectedly while I was away from town, I had not brought anything to treat it with other than lip balm, which does little. I was going home the next day, and I knew I had some expensive medicine that worked …

I have always loved tea tree oil and I use it in a variety of ways. I often use it in creams for my feet or skin in general for its antiseptic properties. I like the pure oil, but sometimes I prefer a strong dose of tea tree in a …

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 …

Recently, I had a case of liver inflammation. The symptoms were sudden loss of weight and continuous dark urine. Some tests were done to diagnose the problem. Fortunately, tests didn’t reveal any Hepatitis.

The doctor prescribed me some medicines. One of them was Liv 52 Syrup. I had taken Liv …

Divya Avipattikar Churna , A ayurvedic Medicine for hyper acidity and constipation.My mother suffers from hyper acidity and constipation and because of it has to avoid almost everything.She suffers from it whenever she consumes anything spicy . She consulted a doctor and followed the prescription given by the …

The Odomos is the name of the creme which can be applied on our body to avoid the mosquitoes. Actually the main purpose of using the odomos creme is to be free from mosquitoes. Due to the smell of the odomos creme the mosquitoes will now bite …

When my mother broke her leg last year, she had a very long road back to health. Part of that was physical therapy daily for several months in the hospital, and then continuing at home.
One of the devices she used was this digital pedal exerciser which was recommended …

I have been quit interested in using a soap with charcoal in it, as charcoal soaps seem to be all the rage. A few weeks ago, I began using the Deitanseki brand charcoal soap out of Japan, and while the first few days were amazing for my skin, I …

I love to get bubble baths to relax. I take one at least once a week but would love to do it more often. It is one of the best ways to unwind after a long day or week. I am always trying new bubble baths to get a …

I have to say that I haven’t tried too many products in the miraclear line, and I’ve tried a LOT of products for skin care over the years. I take the health of my skin, most especially on my face, very seriously since I used to, in my youth, …

This machine is one that was advertised on TV in a very heavy way a few days ago. The program promises that the belt will offer you the best of both words. It will give you the perfect body without you have having to put any work into your …

I’m a fairly new convert to multipurpose, and reportedly healthy, coconut oil. I’ve just recently purchased my 2nd jar of Nature’s Way Organic Efa Gold Coconut Oil, Pure Extra Virgin variety in the 32 oz. jar. My purchase came from Amazon for only $18.44 with free shipping. Amazon …

I bought these for several reasons. They were on sale really cheap, I liked that they were ultra thin, and someone told me I would be drier with these than my usual Always brand.
There are a few benefits. I did think they were drier than Always on …

I have naturally curly African American hair that has a tendency to be extremely dry. I have tried various moisturizers, conditioners, and gels in the past hoping that they would help to combat the lack of moisture in my hair while also helping to enhance the natural texture …

I’m about to admit to something that not everybody would be willing to admit to. About a year ago, I started a new job that had me on my feet al ay. I’ve never worked a retail job in the past, it’s always been a desk job, so when …

I retired from the Department of the Army last year and when I retired my funds became limited. I enjoy shopping, just like any other woman does. I really like to go to the store and save money with each purchase that I make. I went to …

Training in the gym can be very tiresome at times, could feel my energy getting drained and couldn’t lift as much when I was tired. I ate well, slept enough but it wasn’t enough, my energy level was just too low for me to handle weight lifting at full …

I have used many Aveeno products over the years and I really like them. Although this is not a 100% natural formulation, and it does contain detergents and artificial fragrances and ingredients, it is a very consistent brand for gentleness and quality. Probably the most natural thing about the product …