As a child, I had a serious issue with licking my lips. It would get so bad, especially in the summer months when salty sweat would make its way over my lips, that I would end up with this red raw ring around my mouth because the skin would …

I would not recommend the Atkins diet. When I went on the diet, I ended up gaining more than I loss. At first I was really committed to follow the diet, and was really sold on it. But I lost very little. I had some friends who …

After so many years of having to resort to sleeping pills to get a good night rest, companies finally started to come out with some more natural alternatives to treat sleep problems. I have delayed sleep disorder, which means it takes me a really long time to fall asleep …

I ordered this shower gel because it is unusual to see a fig fragrance, and I fell in love with one that Pier One made called “fresh fig.” I ordered it without having smelled it, which is always a risk, but it was interesting looking so I went for …

I have been taking Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid everyday to protect me from getting sick or to boost my immune system and I tried taking Time-cee first. Time-cee costs $0.06, a 500mg capsule, orange color, and bitter in taste. I observed in its capsule that it causes brownish discoloration …

First off, I always treat the bold claims of manufacturers with a healthy dose of cynicism. When treatments at your dentist involve chemical bleaching, or laser whitening (that’s practically science-fiction) how can a simple toothpaste make any difference? So I certainly didn’t buy this toothpaste because I want to …

ANS Performance was generous enough to send me a full retail size sample of their new Pre-workout Product, Ritual. This stuff has quickly become just that: A new Pre-workout Ritual! I am thoroughly impressed with this great product, and it is no surprise when I read the reviews on …

If you are looking for a great starter fitness kit to get into shape this year you may be interested in the kit I just purchased by Bell. The Bell Express 15 Fit and Slim Fitness Kit contains everything you need to get started for a good …

Muscle Milk Light is a protein powder from CytoSport which sports advertising clichés such as “thanks to amazing demand of muscle milk, we now introduce muscle milk light.” However, this actually is nothing more than an advertisement cliché.
Unfortunatley for us bodybuilders and muscle-gaining enthusiasts, there are very few protein …

I can’t help but be fascinated with the often outrageous claims of popular diet pills. With American obesity at epidemic proportions, and an estimated 46 billion dollars spent on diets and self-help books alone last year; it seems as if diet pill makers must become even more …

Ok - so for those of you who dont’ know, the Slim in 6 is an exercise video which promises to reshape your body in 6 weeks. The focus is on aerobic exercise along and muscle toning exercises for about an hour a day. It’s recommended that you do …

I hate to admit that I’ve tried these kinds of weight loss supplements, but the truth is, I’ve always had problems managing my weight. I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember, and have recently, within the last five years, really started to fluctuate all the time. …

I am diabetic and have been using alpha lipoic acid for several years to try and help prevent the complications, especially neuropathy. ALA is known as a powerful antioxidant that can combat free radicals and improve over all health, but has especially been useful in treating and preventing neuropathy in …

This product is for headaches and migraines. My boyfriend uses this for his headaches and recommended it to me and we even have it in our medicine cabinet. At first I like it because I see immediate results of relieving from headaches. When I got promoted I had more …

First off I would like to say that Nutrabio Creatine Ethyl Ester is as far as I know can only be purchased from Nutrabio.com. They say they process and manufacture their own creatine rather than just getting in from another company that makes it and just putting their label …

EA Sports’ active for Wii is a revolution in home fitness. The package comes with the actual game, the leg strap (more details later) and the resistance band. You start out by making a profile that involves body type and clothing. It offers you many choices that in my …

When I finally was able to afford health insurance during my senior year in college, I went to see a dermatologist about my acne right away. She prescribed me these pills called Doxycycline. They were 100 milligram caplets. I had to first take them twice a …

As a long time fibromyalgia sufferer, I am very familiar with pain rubs and “miracle cures.” I mostly use menthol based counter-irritant products that distract the nervous system bu providing a cold or heat sensation to the area where the pain is. It interrupts the signals to the brain, thus …

Vaseline Petroleum jelly one of the must have product specially for fighting the dryness during the winters. It is a multifunctional cream and can be used on the whole body from the forehead to toe with any side-effects. It can be used on the face to fight …

I have fibromyalgia and use massage therapy as a way to manage symptoms and keep myself mobile and active. I often use oil blends that I have made myself, but sometimes I come across one that is too good to pass up. The recipe on this Sunshine Spa oil is …

I have tested and tried ‘MAURI’ Terminalia Arjuna bark powder on my own self for the last four months and am amazed with the lovely results.
I had a problem of high blood pressure for quite sometime.
I went to an allopathic doctor who prescribed some regular (daily dose) to be …

Of all the products I’ve tried to treat my sweaty and stinky feet, this has got to be one of my favorites. I’ve heard that tea tree oil can be used to treat a whole slew of things, but I never really anticipated the kind of use I would …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours, often left my eyes feeling quite tired and uncomfortable. The fact that my eyes felt quite strained due to extended work hours, I would often experience severe headaches which almost left me paralyzed for the rest of …

I used to use this product a long time ago, back when I had a (gasp!) Perm. I would work it into my wet hair as the stylist had shown me, and let it dry naturally or use a diffuser dryer. It always gave me a great tousled curl look, …

I have been a user of headphones of various types for years due to being an electronic musician.
This has sometimes resulted in my developing itchy or irritated ears, and also seemed to produce a wax buildup in the ear canal. I sometimes used a carbamide peroxide wash to help get …

When I first moved to Tennessee, I needed to find a doctor’s office that practiced in family medicine. I care about my family very much, and I wasn’t willing to just take them to any doctor. I wanted to find a doctor that knew how to interact with …

I was given one of these wraps as a Christmas present. I never would have thought it would be something I would love and use as much as I do. The family member who chose this for me was thinking of my struggles with fibromyalgia pain, and knew that …

One of the dirtiest part of our body is our hands. We wash our hands with soap but it is not only enough to kill bacteria. We need a disinfectant to thoroughly clean our hands. Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol is a very good solution to address our needs. This …

Growing up, I used to think that Neosporin was the be-all and end-all of antibiotic ointments. My mother always had a supply of it in her house and, as a result, I always keep a supply of it in my house. But, for the most part, I don’t always …

When my son started to get involved into sports he spent his time out of the house most of the time. He is a very active young boy and so engrossed in outdoor games. This is very normal for kids his age, staying long hours playing under the heat …

Not wanting to miss out on anything that might help me lose weight, I had to at least try bitter orange, after hearing the claims that it could reduce appetite, give you energy and help you burn fat. I shopped around for a good price and ended up with …

This is the rubbing alcohol I’ve been using at the moment. I bought it from a shopping trip to the grocery store some time ago. I like to switch between hand sanitizers and rubbing alcohols from time to time, depending on the occasion. Lately, I find …

I was having a very big problem with my health few month, was getting fat day by day and had gained weight around 10 kgs .I was around 65 kgs but my weight had gone up to 76 kgs and was a great cause of worry for me. I …

The 3 Day Diet was initially appealing to me, because it’s supposed to result in a 10 pound weight loss in a period of only 3 days. I know it’s generally not considered healthy to lose a lot of weight in a short amount of time, but at …

I travel a lot and often go to villages, where the bright sunshine makes me squint and gives me headache. I tried many sunglasses, but the light ones did not give enough protection while the dark ones were not comfortable while driving. My friend asked me to use Transition …

I didn’t necessarily relish the idea of heading back to the work place after a seven year haitus raising my kids, but it was a necessary evil that couldn’t be avoided for much longer. Ultimately, I’d have loved a desk job, answering phones and filing papers, which is pretty …

I “inherited” a bottle of this product from someone who had a serious spinal problem. He took these for months and said that they really helped, but then his condition got worse and he had to resort to surgery. Happily, the surgery corrected his problem and he no longer needs …

I bought this dryer as a gift for an elderly friend. When she passed away, it was passed on to me. I have only ever used bonnet dryers in the salons before using this one. I rarely have the time and patience to sit under something just to …

The last time I needed to buy new tissues I bought Puffs. Before that, I had tried this product, because it was on sale for a really good price. I have used Kleenex in the past but always preferred Puffs Plus for its softness and moisturizing effects, but I …

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with a terrible crick in your neck? I do, quite often. I just fid it difficult to sleep comfortably on my pillow, because it doesn’t fit the contours of my neck, so I feel stiff and …

Over the many years I have used lots of different toothpaste. One that I recently tried was Colgate’s Oxygen Whitening Bubbles Toothpaste. It was advertised with the bubbles contained in the toothpaste is supposed to go between all the crevices in your mouth, between the teeth and gums and …

I do not normally use a douche, unless there is a medical reason to do so. I have heard that it disturbs the Ph, and can complicate many conditions. The vagina is a self cleaning thing. It should take care of anything that comes up—“ but sometimes, there might be …

I’ve read it somewhere that our mouth is one of the dirtiest outlet in our body. We don’t know about that but its true. My regimen used to be brushing alone but I’ve changed now.
It happened once last February when I experienced sores around my gums. I examined my …

In the summer, my combination skin can be a real pain. I need to use products that do not clog my pores, can keep away acne, and manage oil—“ but that also will not dry it out. It seems that the tiniest thing can tip my skin over the balance. …

Right before Christmas I was out picking up a few stocking stuffers and stopped by the Dollar General. I was searching the isles when I found a shake weight. I was skeptical but I picked it up to take to the register. I had the cashier check the price …

One of my favorite places to shop is Dollar Tree because I am able to purchase name brand products at a super lower price- $1. Lately, the shampoos and conditioners that I typically use on my hair have left it feeling very dry. My hair is curly …

I love taking a hot bath at night, and it really helps to calm my fibromyalgia symptoms, so my bath time has become a serious ritual for me and I don’t mind looking for all the best accessories to use with it. I have a bath pouf with a handle …

These chewable vitamins come in an orage flavor and contain much more vitamin C than one persona actually needs in a day, but vitamin C is said to have immunity supportive properties. However, this is not proven by the Food and Drug Administration. These cheweable vitamins are similar to …

I have an oily skin and that explains why I have acne all the time. I used to try a lot of anti-acne products to no avail. However, I like this product because this one worked and delivered what it claimed. First of all, it is available in tube …