Having to stand on my feet in my high heeled shoes almost left me with a terrible foot pain thereby leaving me feeling fatigued and tired by the end of the day. This is why is became important for me to use insoles in my shoes to actually …

After having enjoyed a long summer vacation without bothering much about the calorie intake, I discovered that I had nearly put on around 1.5 kg of extra weight. Though I am not very fat, I am neither too thin and so even an extra kilo of weight was leave …

I hear a lot of people say that you should walk 10,000 steps a day to achieve a healthier lifestyle. I was pretty sure that I wasn’t walking that amount, but I was still curious. I like to walk to and from work on occassion, as I don’t live …

I just used this hair color for the first time, after hearing rave reviews from others. I’ve been coloring my hair for over a decade. It is a bit damaged from all the chemicals. This product was really impressive to me for several reasons. The whole concept of …

I’ve been using the more expensive Vitamin C brand, and my mom has been scolding me. She told me to switch to Rhea Ascorbic Acid, since it was the same thing. It’s cheaper by 100%. I bought the 100 tablet bottle, took the same dosage; 1 500 mg tablet …

I was stuck at a friend’s house once when I had a horrible hay fever attack. My throat became dry and irritated and I could not stop coughing. I begged for cough drops, if they should have any.
They raved about a type that they could only find in Atlanta, and …

After finding one of Jillian Michael’s The Biggest Winner Workouts, I decided to find the rest of the four remaining in the series. The first one I tried was The Biggest Winner- How to Win by Losing: Shape Up- Front workout. As I’m a big fan of …

If you love the smell of Jasmine and Vanilla, if you love massages, and if you want to have the scent of something both tasty and wonderful in your nostrils for the rest of the day, look no further than this fantastic massage oil created by Bath and Body Works …

Feminine hygiene products are certainly not items women care to discuss publically, generally, but lately there is a lot of television advertising about literally dozens of brands, and they all make the same types of claims. Absorbency, comfort and long-lasting are usually the characteristics manufacturers use to describe menstrual …

I tried a variety of supplements for my hair and some of them provided good results, but unfortunately their effect didn’t last long time. Cystiphane is a supplement designed by Biorga, a leading brand which proposes treatments and food supplements to protect the skin, hair and nails. I took the …

I absolutely love mint. I gravitate towards mint in anything: foods, lotions, you name it. Peppermint oil is an essential oil and, unlike most others, tends to be more expensive. I’m not sure why but for me it’s worth every penny. Peppermint is a very invigorating essential oil. You …

The Bally Total Fitness Gym, located on 4438 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA, is surprisingly one of the better and more affordable gyms in the area. It is conveniently located by Cal State University Long Beach and by various apartment complexes, making it an ideal choice …

A vaginal cup is not something that you normally talk about, but I have to say that I love my Diva Cup. I first heard about them ten years ago and had no idea why anybody would get one. About nine months ago I had to take a …

Smoking cigarette is definitely something that will complete my day. I have been smoking since I was in highschool, and now that I have reached the age of 26, I’m starting to think of some alternatives to lessen up, or better yet, quit smoking.
I tried using an electronic cigarette …

I have used the Masada brand Sea Salts in the unscented variety for making my own salt soaks, so I thought I would try one of their pre-scented varieties since the unscented were such a good product. I use a bath product nearly every night, as soaking in the hot …

This zinc and blueberry lozenge has the benefit of being all natural but without stevia as a sweetener. I do not care for the taste of stevia. As hard as I try to like it, I just don’t. This product is sweetened with brown rice syrup, which has no …

I looked so haggard and tired after birth. I’m not complaining but the hubby wanted me to feel great about myself. It’s the night waking during Muneez’s early months that caused the haggardness and I’m still getting up to feed her still. I looked better now though after my …

This is one of the worst diets I have ever tried. It is very similar to the ever popular Atkins diet. Basically the philosophy of this diet is that carbohydrates are bad and protein is good. The difference between the South Beach Diet and Atkins are that South Beach …

I tried Powerhouse: the Original 32, on the recommendation of a friend. It is a powdered whole food nutritional supplement which advertises itself as “high fiber, low calorie, and bills itself as an instant breakfast, lunch, or snack.” It says it is a 32% complete protein food. It is …

This product is a wonderful fiber food supplement and aids in alleviating my constipation all the time. It is very mild to use and I’ve noticed that it really helps in releasing toxins in my body in a gentle manner. I don’t feel weak at all after releasing …

Zhen de Shou is a Chinese Slimming Capsule that has been famous throughout the South East Asia and starting to have a market in US.
I started using Zhen de Shou last November in order to loose weight. The product itself is not hard to find since you can just …

I recommend Aleve for headaches, toothaches and menstrual cramps! I love this product the effect takes in few minutes and stays till 4-8 hours. I usually take 2 pills for pains (250g each) but of course one can lessen the dosage. I am this person who usually drinks medicines …

When my body is really achy I usually like to take a hot bath using Batherapy Lavender Bath Salts. Batherapy Lavender Bath Salts helps relax my muscles and achy body so it can be pain free while the lavender aroma helps relax my mind and spirit.
The ingredients in …

I like to keep a thermometer around the house that is easy to use and read. I don’t like the old fashioned type of thermometers because they are too hard to read. I found a thermometer that takes all the guess work out of reading the thermometer or even …

I have owned 10 minute Trainer for a few months now but I put it aside and completely forgot about it until yesterday when I was going through some stuff doing some cleaning. 10 minute trainer is an intensive work out program for those individuals who as short on …

I love natural soaps. They are great for your skin, and have a special quality about them that just makes me feel good about using them. When I saw this product, which was made as part of a “Great Ape” collection, dedicating the soap to an actual endangered orangutan, …

I am one of those who suffer from some of the worst heartburn ever, and when it decides to burn it burns like a hot iron and gives me indigestion and discomfort that is nearly debilitating. I am told that this condition can be hereditary and it would …

Lysol-No-Touch Hand Soap System is a wonderful invention. I friend gave this modern soap pump to me a week ago after she saw my newly renovated bathroom. She promised to give me something for the new bathroom and when she arrived in my home she already had the …

I have a very large collection of wrist bracers and ankle bracers that span back many years from various problems and conditions. About seven years ago, I used to have a job that was nothing but typing. I would spend eight to ten hours a day typing addresses on …

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 …

I have been touring several Fitness First branch lately. This was first destination. I’ve heard rumors about this branch–valuable items such as money, cell phones and even shoes are being stolen in lockers even when it’s locked. I went there to prove it for myself.
I was eagerly greeted by …

Today, I had my daughter at Phoenix Children’s Specialty and Urgent Care located in Mesa, Arizona for a comprehensive hearing test. We met with Dr. Debra and an ASU student who is working on becoming an audiologist himself. He was sitting in on the hearing tests today as part …

After the delivery of my twins in 2007, i had gained excessive belly fat that made me feel slumpy and less confidant. Caught with my busy lifestyle of caring for my brand new twins i had not the time for extensive exercise. I would squeeze in a few abdominal …

I was looking for a good lotion/moisturizer because I have been suffering from ultra dry skin! I have tried everything from Vaseline, Jergens, Cetaphil,etc. My skin itches from being too dry, my fingers are chafed and my heels are so rough. Here in the Philippines the weather is humid …

I was having a hard time, when I was trying to improve myself and live a healthy lifestyle a few years ago, getting into the grove of exercise. I mean, I was exercising on a daily basis, but after a few months, I wasn’t seeing much of a result …

I am used to sleeping late like 12 midnight or later. I got the bad habit when I was in college where our lives only begin at night especially during exams week. I still have the habit now that I am already a young professional. Sometimes, it’s inevitable that …

I wanted to try this toothpaste to see if it did in fact make my teeth three shades whiter with one tube like the box claims it does. However, I didn’t get to use the whole tube. In fact, I only used it for about four or …

This condom is specially made for female stimulation. Or at least that is what it said on the package. It said designed for her pleasure. Something like that. As for me I really enjoyed it. I think it does what it is supposed to for the girl. As far …

I like to have a cool eye mask ready for when I have a headache or sinus issues. When I have an allergy attack, my eyes swell and something cold helps to get me back to normal. Almost any problem that involves inflammation can be helped with cold. I had …

I recently joined the Autism Society of America’s Lehigh Valley’s chapter. It cost me twenty dollars to join and I must say this is money very well spent!
They send out a monthly newsletter that is just packed with valuable information that is extremely helpful for anyone that is …

If you have pain and a sensitive stomach, or do not want to take anti inflammatory drugs for whatever reason, your options are limited. Tylenol is usually your best one. It offers a safe drug that is easy on the stomach, effective, and doesn’t interact with too many …

I am very strict about flossing my teeth every night, but I am also lazy and prefer to use floss picks. I’ve been buying a particular brand for quite awhile, but when I last ran out, I tried Dentek’s floss picks. They boasted a fluoride coating and shred resistant …

I have this nasty habit of cutting up my legs every single time I shave. I can use the most expensive shaver on the market and I’ll still end up nicking myself and mangling my legs in the process. Maybe I’m in a hurry all the time, maybe my …

Since discovering a whole slew of Tae Bo DVDs at TJ Maxx recently, I have tried to go back there at least once a week for a new title. This week I picked up Billy Blanks’ Tae Bo Believers Workout, the Strength Within.
If it …

The Jenny Craig I went to in Tulsa was great. The people were friendly and I loved going every week to pick out what I was to eat. And I lost 11 pounds in the first week! The food is actually good, and it helped me learn portion sizes. …

I always felt exhausted and my joints used to hurt during and after my pregnancy. It was probably because of my being inactive especially towards the later stages of pregnancy and after childbirth when I had put on quite a lot of weight.
If I tried to sit on …

My illness sometimes keeps me from getting the nutrients I need into my body, which is why I have been drinking Boost with High Protein in the flavor of Rich Chocolate. The nutritional drink taste chocolaty good get mwith a bit of creaminess to it and it doesn’t upset …

I love fine bath products and creams. One romantic gift that I received on our anniversary was a jar of this decadently rich Italian body cream from Tocca. The glass jar was presented in a lovely round cream colored box with gold trim, and the smell was amazing. One …

I have to admit to having this slight addiction to trying new multivitamins. It wasn’t until about two years that I actually even considered taking a daily vitamin at all, but I was feeling a reduction in my energy levels and was just sort of “out of it” most …

I have been hypothyroid for years and have always taken the synthetic drug Synthroid to treat it. Although my TSH levels are in normal range, I still have a pathetically slow metabolism and a few symptoms that are still suggestive of low thyroid levels. Since I also have other conditions, …