I am always on the look out for fun new workouts. Maybe I bore easily or I just want a new challenge, but either way it has sparked my interest in a lot of novel methods of exercise. Take for example my latest routine, the Pussycat Dolls …

Next to the lemon-lime flavored drink mix, this is one of my favorite flavored drink mixes put out by Emergen-C. The drink is rich in tangerine taste and the drink reminds me a lot of tangerine flavored juices. It’s especially delicious and refreshing when it’s real cold. That’s generally …

My first purchase of jojoba oil was from NOW foods brand, and while I did get some good use from it, I was not pleased with the way it smelled. There was a light, unpleasant hint of odor to it which was hard to describe. I was never sure if …

When I lived near the shore in New Jersey, there was a little bath shop that sold upscale products and brands like Crabtree and Evelyn. I became a huge fan of this brand and its products. One of my favorite purchases was the La Source bath tablets, which carry …

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 …

Sometimes, when my body feel not so good, I need some vitamin suplement to make it better. Usually I drink Redoxon to fit my body. Redoxon is the food suplement and the additional vitamin that formed in effervescent tablet. It have two flavour which are orange and blackcurrant.
If we …

This is a shave gel that I’ve only found at the Dollar Tree. I thought that I’d give it a try because when I shave, a lot of times I’ll end up cutting myself here and there and have to wait around until the cuts stop bleeding so that …

Years ago when I was a student in high school, I would wake up early in the morning just so I could watch Denise Austin’s television show and workout to each episode. One of the main things that attracted me to her programs was her bright and cheerful …

When I was first learning to make smoothies, it was a given that someone was going to tell me to add protein powder. When I didn’t and kept using just fruit with almond milk or yogurt, it was a given that someone was going to give me some protein powder …

Natalbes Prenatal/Postpartum vitamin and mineral supplement is an excellent (and cheaper) alternative to taking pre natal vitamins. I discovered this brand when I was searching for the best pre natal vitamins for me because a lot of those in the market makes me very constipated. When I searched …

I bought this bottle of Enxymatic Therapy True Organics Vitamin C, first off because I’m really a big fan of Vitamin C and I believe it’s like a cure-all for absolutely everything. I get a lot of sun, I’m pretty active for the most part, but every once in …

A favorite place for me to treat myself is Bath and Body Works. I normally go there when they have their bi-annual clearance sales, but I happen to be in the neighborhood and went in the other day to see what was new. For fellow Bath and Body Work …

The Ionic Breeze Quadra is an air purifier available at Sharper Image. This air purifier is an excellent investment for anyone dealing with indoor allergies or just looking for cleaner air indoors. I purchased this item after getting two cats. I was concerned because the room I use it …

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 have always been a fan of Desert Essence products. When I saw that they had a Green Apple and Ginger body wash, I couldn’t wait to try it. I had recently run out of a pear and ginger scented wash that I had become addicted to, and this one …

Normally parents would be the ones reviewing a children’s toothpaste but I am going to review it from a 40 year old’s perspective.
Awhile back I was having some problems with sensitive, sore gums. Long story, but in the end, it was due to a type of toothbrush I was …

When I developed visual disturbances and strange frequent morning headaches, I was put through a battery of tests—“ just to find that I was probably suffering an atypical type of migraine.
The doctors gave me a prescription for Imitrex, which was was not able to tolerate, and it was …

I love a good body butter, and when I mentioned this to my friend who lives in the UK, she promptly went to her neighborhood Boots store to find me some of theirs. Being a fan of Boots, she was a believer in their products and now I am too. …

I have combination type hair, which is dry and damaged on the ends, and healthy but thinning towards the top and bangs. I have been trying out a few sulfate free shampoos to see if I can find one I like that I can use daily if needed. …

I am a thorough fitness freak and love working out in order to keep myself fit and healthy. Due to my hectic life schedule, I find if rather difficult to commute to the gym on a regular basis and so I always try to get some simple and easy …

The last time I purchased bandages, I bought them at a Kmart store, and decided to try their own brand, American Fare. The bandages I needed were mostly just for the kitchen, where I often dealt with small cuts on my fingers. I normally use a bandage, and …

After having just lost my balance while walking in my high heeled shoes, I accidentally happened to trip and fall flat on the ground —“ leaving me with a terrible foot sprain. the pain which was mainly felt in and around the arc area of the foot seemed so …

When I get really stressed out I like to take a bath in Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Wash. It helps calm my body, mind, and spirit and makes me feel so much better after soaking in it in the tubby. I even like …

I am always having an on-going battle in order to keep, or get, my teeth white as I do like my many coffees every day and I do have the ghastly habit of smoking. So my poor teeth hardly have a chance of being white! Every now …

I have had several allergic reactions that caused skin problems that would last long after the reaction was treated. Namely, redness and peeling. To cleanse my face during these periods, I would use various different products, opting for the ones that were mild, fragrance free, and non drying. …

I have fibromyalgia, and one way I treat the symptoms is by using massage. I make a variety of my own massage oil blends as well as trying what others have made. I like to buy essential oils that have properties to help treat the muscles and nerves, which can …

I have combination skin that is dry in winter and oily and acne prone in the summer. Finding the right products for each season is sometimes a challenge. I don’t want a oily skin cleanser that is going to strip my face of all moisture, because then I get rebound …

I was given a gift certificate for acupuncture at The Spa, Bonifacio High Street branch. The Spa is one of, if not the most luxurious spa chains in Manila. At first, I was apprehensive as I did not like the idea of lots of needles piercing different …

I used to be a regular user of baby powder, and various other talc products. Ever since learning about how talc can be harmful to health, especially for women, I have been using mostly cornstarch based powders. They are not as soft as talc, and sometimes I miss that talc …

I’ve said before that I’m always eager to find something that will massage my body simply but soothingly. One of the products I’ve purchased was the Homedics Lady Bug Personal Massager, Designer Series. Specifically, the model I have is PM-8.
I actually really love this little Lady Bug. …

As young girl my mother kept me up on a daily routine that started in the early morning and ended at bed time. It’s something that to this very day I haven’t strayed much from. One of the things out of this daily routine is taking my vitamins. Usually …

I know a lot of people are taking fish oils and dietary supplements for their health, and I am one of those. My sisters and I found out about Noni when my Aunt was in the hospital, due to sever menstrual cramps. One of the nurses said that the …

I love using hand sanitizer. I use it often. In fact, in front of me now is a small bottle of Rain Fresh Instant Hand Sanitizer. This is the small bottle that I carry with me when I go out (I never know when I’m going to go out …

Some time ago, my dental hygienist recommended that I switch from my toothbrush from manual to electric. It turns out that I was applying too much force while brushing my teeth and that was rubbing off the enamel, making my teeth vulnerable to damage. Let me tell you, I …

When I was having some allergy symptoms, I sent my partner to the store to pick up some allergy relief. I asked for Benadryl, and some kind of natural supplement or remedy for allergies. (I wanted to cover all the bases because I had a meeting to cater soon and …

Everyone has seen those Caress commericals that promise to leave your skin feeling silky smooth and moisturized. I finally decided to see what all the hype is about and pick up a bottle of their body wash. I spent about twenty minutes on the aisle of Target smelling all …

When I read an article in a magazine about Kappus soaps, I decided to order one. I had never heard of the German brand, but apparently they are quite famous for their six-times milled glycerin soaps, which last a long time and have no animal testing involved. They are formulated …

I have about six or seven pieces of fold-away or easily storable exercise equipment in my house that I’ve gathered over the last two years. Of all those, the Stamina InStride Pro Stepper was one of the top most expensive ones at about $70, but it came with …

I used a lot of yoga mats before. I bought Da Vinci Yoga Mat from a store on the web since it is hard to find yoga mats which are good, at a local store. I purchased it online at a cost of $25 which was not bad because I …

Once apon a time, Bath and Body Works had a fragrance called Green Clover and Aloe. It was lovely and green and fresh—“ and I loved it. Unfortunately, new fragrances came along and soon it disappeared, only to be seen in the semi-annual clearance sales.
One day, while browsing …

I would like to relate my experience of using this remarkable REACH Control tooth brush. I love this tooth brush. It is great. For me personally, I can’t even imagine a tooth brush which could substitute this one, which I could enjoy more. There is another REACH tooth brush …

I had a mouth ulcer last week just behind my tongue and it really gave me a hard time eating, drinking and speaking at the same time. I flipped through every page of my drug handbook to look for a better cure. That is when I …

As a teenager, I had a very bad issue with acne. Not that I would break out all over, but when I did break out, the pimples were very large and red and just generally unattractive. Even the smallest pimples are unattractive, but the red ones that look so …

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 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 …

Once during my routine visit to the grocery store- I happened to see New Whey liquid protein. Although I had seen whey protein powder packs- this product appeared novel to me. Initially when I first saw this product —“ I didn’t quite understand the term —˜liquid protein’. It …

I’m a pretty clumsy individual, so I need to have first aid items on hand at all times. You may think I’m over-exaggerating but I can literally hurt myself just getting in my car! Or walking up the stairs, or shaving, or cooking dinner. I usually end up with …

I don’t typically keep antibacterial wipes in my house now that my kids are teenagers and quite old enough to take a bar of soap to their own hands, but I do actually still buy them for other reasons. I was heading out on a camping trip with some …

I never want to splurge so much on my female sanitary pads. In fact, the cheaper it is, the better it is for me. I would just normally use Modess or Kotex during my periods and never had any problems with these. One day, my mother bought a pack …

Close-Up toothpaste is foamy toothpaste with mouthwash in it. The USP of this toothpaste is the use of close-Up confidence. In my experience use of close-up is a confidence booster. I feel fresh and feel good after brushing with close-up. I don’t use a separate mouthwash as it is …