Here’s some background info that I am going to summarize from the following website http://www.healthychocolatebusiness.org about the shake. Pretty much Xocai’s X-Protein Weight Loss Shake is supposed to be high in antioxidants, and filled with good fibers and ingredients that help people to shed pounds and to cut back …

I received these cotton gloves as part of a spa gift set. They are soft and appear to be well made.
The design is cute, with little spirals and stars. I have used them with several different creams overnight. Overall, they work as well as any other …

I have, my entire life, been a complete klutz. There’s not a whole lot I haven’t accidentally managed to do to myself over the years that has either required a doctor, a hospital or, at the very least, some home medical attention. My latest “mishap” was when I was …

I try to keep my oral care standards as high as possible. Having diabetes, I need to avoid any avoidable health risk—“ and having tooth and gum disease is a huge risk for diabetics, who are already at risk for heart disease. Recent studies have linked gum disease to …

I call this ” the Amazing Ostrich Oil’. As soon as you apply locally on the affected sites, you can feel the difference. Minor ailments such as itchiness due to insects bites, minor cut and scratches…all can be take care off. My 5 years old daughter used to scratch …

Being a fibromyalgia patient, I am familiar with most brands of pain relief rubs on the market. The nerve disorder causes pain and muscle cramps that require frequent measures to keep me functional. I’ve used regular Icy Hot in the past, and it is a good product—“ as good as …

My hair is something I hate. Most people who have thin hair would love to have hair like mine, but I can’t stand it. It’s so thick I can barely put it in a ponytail because they just don’t make them big and strong enough to hold it, and …

Natural Collagen Colvita is a supplement that I take to help keep my skin, nails and hair beautiful from the inside out. You will be pleasantly surprised by all the benefits of taking Natural Collagen Colvita, just as I was. I thought that I would be getting the benefits …

I sometimes feel that using Listerine Mouthwash is too harsh for your mouth. That is why I try using an alternative. I like Listerine as a brand when it comes to mouthwash because it is proven to be effective and it has various flavors which can really make your experience …

I was on the lookout for an all in one product for my face in the summer. Since I have a suspected case of lupus, I need to keep sun block with serious potency on my skin, and since I am forty one, I want something that assures me I …

Wanting to lose weight is not a new issue for most women. Most of us always want to lose weight! And even if we do, we always want to lose some more. I am in the same page with most women. I wanted to lose a little weight (just …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have been battling this condition since my late teens, and this is one of the most effective therapies I have found for it. The hot water stops muscle spasms and foot cramps, and eases my …

Icy Hot Medicated Roll was suggested to me by my friend when I related to her about the pain in my knees. Being an overweight person, my knees always remained in pain. Although I kept applying pain relieving ointments on my knees, I still found it difficult to walk …

One winter when I was getting tired of constantly washing my hands and reapplying lotion when working with a friend in re-homing some animals, I decided to bring some hand sanitizer with me. It was great not to have to wash as frequently, but the problem was that the …

A few days back, when the heel of my sandals just cracked— and I found myself landing on the floor with great force, I realized that I had sprained my ankle rather severely. In fact the pain was so severe at that point of time —“ that I almost …

I have been using alcohol free mouthwashes, trying to find the ones that work best and do everything I need them to. When I tried the Spearmint variety of this Kiss My Face mouth rinse, I was pleased with the flavor and the strength, but found that it did not …

I usually keep hand sanitizer with me. I try to keep some in my car or in my purse. Being a mom and having an autoimmune illness keeps me on the look out for ways to kill those germs. I was shopping at Walgreen’s and noticed …

Tiger balms are great in giving quick and instant relief from headaches, body aches, cold and other external injuries. We live in a cold hilly reason and as such we are prone to these cold and body aches frequently, now taking pills and pain killers are not always healthy …

With the advent of winter, when most part of my body is covered during this season, it is my hands which seem to bear the brunt the cold winds that blow in this season. The chilly air seems to just rob the moisture from my skin making my hands …

Eye Center South is a local clinic serving those with issues of the eye. My first experience with the clinic came recently when I inadvertently poked myself in the eye with my glasses. The pain I felt was rather bad, so bad in fact that at first I couldn’t …

In my sister’s mini gym, this is the machine that I love using. Other than it’s great for my bottoms and thighs, it gives me a great 30 minute full body workout. The machine’s body is well built, and all of us have not had trouble with it. Except …

Clearasil Ultra Overnight Serum isn’t a very good treatment for acne. First let me tell you a little bit about my skin. I do not get bad acne and I never have. I get the rare pimple on occasion. When I do get them though they come in two …

Good equipment, a good location and friendly staff is what the Century Fitness gym located in East Longmeadow a decent place and it is a comfortable environment to work out in. I use to go to this place often and didn’t mind working out there but there are a …

My husband is a sucker for anything new, improved or “as seen on TV”. It’s bad; he will not only watch infomercials, but actually start reaching for the phone until I slap him and he snaps back to reality. Commercials advertising new, gimmecky products are to my husband as …

I have been using cotton swabs to clean out my ears for ages. I have been warned over and over that it is not a good idea and that it just pushes the earwax further into your ear. This may be so, but it just feels so good! When I …

I have another facial masque manufactured by Queen Helene that I have been using for a while to help care for my combination skin. The other product was okay, but I decided to try this one to see if it would be more effective at minimizing the appearance …

It had been a while since I had used Crest Whitestrips (the original) and it seemed like over time, Crest kept coming out with new and improved whitestrips. Either that, or it was the same product with some marketing tricks designed to sell more and elevate the price. …

The 8-Minute workout series has a variety of programs, each targeting a specific area of the body. You can choose from 8-minute legs, 8-minute buns, etc. The idea behind the 8-minute series is that you only need to work out for 8 minutes and you will see …

Since my recent goal has been to try as many of Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds in home walk workouts as possible, I was thrilled when I saw a different series in a local store. As I was afraid I wouldn’t find them again; I ended …

I have to admit that the reason I picked out the Crane Penguin Air Purifier was not due to the price, nor all the nice extra things it does or how many smells in the house it gets rid of….I bought it because my youngest daughter loves penguins. …

I first heard of these things being used in therapists’ offices to prevent eavesdropping. (They sound like a strong fan.) Of course, I had no use for one until they began marketing themselves as sleep machines.
I needed to drown out various noises that were driving me nuts. …

I have to say that gummy vitamins make taking supplements much better as long as they taste good. There are various brands out there, a few of which taste great. This particular brand is one of them.
They aren’t as gummy as some of them as they are quite easy …

I like to keep myself healthy and alert throughout the day. I also wanted to make sure that I was getting essential vitamins so that I do not feel sluggish, or get sick too often. I wanted to get some vitamin c packets, because vitamin c always seems to …

I always think that brushing teeth every day is not enough to keep my mouth healthy and clean. That’s why I am using Listerine Mouth Washer to clean other stuff which probably can’t be remove by brushing teeth only.
By using Listerine Mouth Washer can be an antiseptic mouth …

Friends know that I am a hippy, new-agey musician type at heart, so I was not surprised when I found this little bottle of aroma therapy oil mixture in a small gift package that was sent to me when I had a terrible cold. I love aroma therapy products. Although …

When a friend sent me a link to the Fantasy Bath site, I spent hours looking over all their amazing products. These are hand made bath products of the highest quality, and beautifully crafted to be not only healthy for your skin, but luxurious and fun—“ with very unique formulas …

When bath and Body Works has their semi annual clearance sales, I am one of the first ones in the door. They have one after Christmas, and I stocked up this past year on lots of lotions and shower gels. So many, in fact, that I forgot about a few! …

There are times that I will have a difficult time breathing and I need something to open up my airways. I found this over the counter medication called Primatine Mist. It is really meant for people with bronchial asthma, which I am not altogether sure I don’t have. I …

Some of the best products to use in pregnancy and after delivery are all the Santulan products by Dr. Shri Balaji Tambe. These are Ayurvedic products without any side effects and harm.
I was using them since I was 2 and half months pregnant and have a very good experience.
I …

As spring and summer approach, I begin to try to eat more healthy and exercise more. I like to supplement my diet with nutrition bars and protein shakes. Protein shakes are also a great way to get the nutrients you need on the go. I like to …

The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

When I was running short on shampoo, (and money) one month, I bought a rather large and economical bottle of Equate brand Pro Vitamin moisture renewal shampoo and conditioner in one. It was more than enough to last me until I got paid, but I figured since I got so …

I like to take good care of my teeth, and I have therefore always used electric toothbrushes for as long as I can remember. I usually break them rather
easily, so I usually look for a decent one that is well made and won’t break easily. To this day, there …

I have been using ACT mouthwash for a year or two now and I am pretty happy with the product. I get the “cool splash mint” flavor which I like because it leaves a slight minty aftertaste and smell.
It’s about as easy to use as any other mouthwash–fill …

I have had mixed results with Tom’s of Maine products, so when my partner brought home this soap because it smelled so nice, I worried that it would not perform well. I was wrong. To my surprise, this soap actually lathers well, cleans well and does not strip moisture from …

I have fibromyalgia and have used about every pain relief product out there. This one was a product I picked up because I needed something quick to use that was not in a cream or gel form. I had not planned for getting a shoulder pain while I was …

It was kind of funny I ran across this product when I did because all the girls at work and I have just recently decided to have a team-inspired diet together over a three month period. Most of them are sickenly skinny, and don’t have to work nearly as …

When my hair was looking a bit dull and drab, I decided to try out a new conditioner. I had just read something about keratin and how good it was for revitalizing hair, so I chose this Mill Creek product. I admit, the fragrance was part of the reason it …

So much has been written and spoken about Hoodia products in the media and with everyone looking for a miracle cure for weight problems, it certainly is a popular item. From my research, the Hoodia plant is found in Africa, and has been used for centuries by the native Africans …

I use a nightly hot bath to help treat the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, which I have struggled with since my late teens. It also helps to relax me so that I sleep better, which is another important factor in treating the condition. In the summer when my skin …