Balley total fitness in Lowell isn’t a bad gym but there are way too many things this place could change to make It a whole lot better and one of them are the hours. The hours were decent but I think this place should have been open twenty four …

I suffer with pollen allergies every year, and some years are worse than others. The only thing that really helps is Benadryl, but taking it makes me so drowsy that I can’t really function well. This means whenever I get invited to an outdoor event, I have a choice—“ either …

I have severe asthma to the point I usually take my inhaler once a day, but I am sure I would be taking it more often if I did not add in the Carlson Fish Oil Supplements to my daily diet. These fish oil supplements contain omega fatty acids …

I had been thoroughly excited about attending my cousin’s wedding and had decided to look my best for the day. So I decided to prepare myself a few days ahead, so that no stone was left unturned. Apart from joining power yoga classes for a toned body, I started …

I have combination skin, and finding the right products to treat it can be a challenge. Lately, I have been using a lot of natural products, but when I was recently in a cosmetics store, I saw one of the clerks that had the most amazing skin, and we got …

So, about two months ago at work, I had a little mishap because I’m seriously accident prone and, while letting the shipment delivery guy in our back door, I stumbled and ran right into the key sticking out of the door lock. Nice job, I know. Needless to say, …

I had a terrible stomach bug and the medicine the doctor prescribed to help ease it simply was not working for me and nor was the over the counter medicines, ginger ale or ice chips. I ended up going to my local health food store and asking the herbalist …

Because I suffer from insomnia, I rarely end up getting a full night’s sleep. Over the years, I have tried numerous products to help me sleep. Although most of the were beneficial for a short period of time, I have yet to find to find a product …

I love products that claim to be a “miracle” simply by their names. And, because I’m a glutton for punishment, I’ll waste a few dollars here and there and try these products out just to put them to the test. I suppose it doesn’t hurt that I also really …

Usually, I don’t care what kind of dish soap I use because I don’t often do any dishes. Most of the time I live in a dorm where I don’t have a sink or dishes, but when I come home to my permanent address for vacations and when I …

When I tried some Japanese bath products given to me by a friend, I became very interested in the bathing rituals of Japan as they were considered integral to health. I have my own bath obsession, and it helps me to deal with the symptoms of fibromyalgia and also relaxes …

A friend of mine is my “weight loss buddy.” We are both trying to lose fifty pounds total before her wedding next year. We try to encourage each other and we try just about anything interesting to lose weight so long as it is safe.
I was a …

This was only recommended by a doctor friend. Because diabetes runs in the family she said Alpha Lipoic Acids or ALA appears to help lower blood sugar with people with diabetes. It has the ability to kill free radicals that are harmful in the body. It causes tingling and …

I like to keep my back well scrubbed and exfoliated. I have had a variety of brushes, braided puffs, even loofahs on a stick—“ but this is the best I have found.
This scrubber has a soft fabric side, which is perfect for cleansing oils and dirt from …

I’m always having problems with my teeth being sensitive to hot, cold and everything in between. I have constant problems that require expensive dental visits that I can’t always afford. So I’m always looking for something to reduce the amount of dental visits I have to make and to …

I use a variety of bath products when taking my nightly hot soaks to treat muscle pain caused by fibromyalgia. One brand of bath salt I recently became interested in is Maroma Spa. I tried a single use packet of their True Rose bath salts, and although I am not …

I like to feel like I am fully protected whenever I do use a maxi pad. I cannot always trust them, and know that leaks can happen within a split second. I needed some protection, especially for the overnights. I was trying to stray away from tampons a bit …

Perms are not in style much anymore, but I really wanted something to add some body and wave to my hair after having spent months conditioning it to death, trying to reverse damage done by coloring. Now I was ready to damage it with perming! I did not want …

I know many of us want sparkling teeth to attract opposite sex. This is a genuine product to fulfill this wish of yours. Using toothpaste once a day couldn’t compensate the effect of 5 mugs of coffee I used to have every day. I was losing the shine of …

Althea Contraceptive Pills have been out on the market for a while, it is being manufactured by the Trust Contraceptive brand.
I took this pill last month of June 2010 after an exhaustive research on worthwhile and safe contraceptive pills. After reading such things regarding the scary mini-strokes some people use …

I got a little tin of this just for fun while I was shopping. It was expensive, but I was in the mood to treat myself and had been having a particularly stressful week, so anything to relieve stress was welcome. I enjoy fragrances very much, so I …

I like to try out new natural products. I like the idea that they have safer ingredients, and it is nice to give my hair a break from the chemicals once in awhile. They do have their downfalls, like not producing very much lather, which is very common since most …

Now we are approaching the end of the year and normally everybody wants to get in shape for the summer or they simply make a new years resolution for the new year but they fail to keep their word on it, but I have decided to act now, and …

I had started to use this Hyland’s Leg Cramp Ointment because I was experiencing some serious charlie horses in my right calf all the time it seemed. I had just started to pull my life together and try to get into shape and I think I was over-doing it …

I have been using fiber therapy for several years. It helps to treat irritable bowel syndrome, reduces cholesterol, and helps manage blood sugar and appetite. I started the grapefruit pectin after a fellow dieter recommended it for appetite control. Taking the standard dose (three tablets) about thirty minutes before a …

I’ve switch the brand of alcohol I used, I bought this Green Cross 70% solution. I prefer to used an alcohol based when I wasn’t able to wash my hands with water and soap. Why I bought this Green Cross brand because It has moisturizer that will smother my …

10-Minute Solution Pilates is a series of exercise videos which teach and illustrate how to do Pilates in ten minutes flat. This is one of the first Pilates videos I ever bought, and I was glad I did. The box set has five videos, each teaching how to do Pilates …

What I hate most about summers are the bugs. I can not stand the insects, especially the mosquitoes, they are absolutely merciless! Even in an urbanized area with air conditioning and tightly sealed off areas, the mosquitoes find some way to bite you. Imagine how I must have felt …

Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …

When I began taking various vitamin and mineral supplements to try and improve my various health conditions like diabetes and fibromyalgia, I sought advice from various people who were more educated about natural treatments than I was. When several supplements were recommended and miracles were promised, and then I found …

I am one of Bath and Body Work’s best customers. I love all of their products and always take advantage of their clearance sales. I also shop when it’s not clearance time, when I am in the mood for a new fragrance of lotion or shower gel.
The …

I have fibromyalgia, and often employ the use of massage therapy for muscle spasms and general pain. I use a variety of oils, lotions and creams for massage. After using some of the Village bath soak products and being impressed with the quality for the low price, I decided …

I am diabetic and I have been desperately trying to control my condition without medication or insulin. I have tried many different natural products that claim to help control blood sugar. Most of them have been of minimal help, but a combination of them together does seem to make …

I am a person who has been witnessing severe dandruff condition right from my teenage years. The kind of dandruff I suffer seems to be calm and non —“ irritated especially only the day I happen to wash my hair with an anti dandruff shampoo. The itching and appearance …

This flavor of Emergen-C was too bland for my tastes. I like the more flavorful lemon-lime and tangerine flavors because I like rich drinks that taste great. Mild drinks I’m not so fond of, and this is a mild drink to be sure. I think I can taste some …

I have a birthmark or an inborn scar on my left face that makes me feel insecure at times. Then I heard about Contractubex gel in a tube from a certain forum. I did research about it and after finding several good feedback, I bought my own from Mercury …

I’m diabetic and although I am on medication, I still like to supplement my diet when I hear that certain herbs or minerals might be helpful in blood sugar control. I’ve had pretty good luck with some, like chromium and fenugreek.
Others have failed to impress me. I …

I don’t care if this is a product for children, because I think it’s great for adults too! I bought this product because I’d tried a few other baby herbal salves in the past, thanks to my friend who has a couple kids and tends to load me up …

There is a growing competition right now among mouthwash brands to adopt a formula which is sting-free. This brand is known for its mouthwash products but attach to it is the reputation that it is harsh to the mouth. I have tried other brands which provides mild formula, those …

The gold’s gym in Enfield CT is a real gym that is probably the best gym within the Springfield MA area. This gym really impressed me and I recommend anybody that wants to join the gym too join the Gold’s gym in Enfield CT, even if it’s a 20 …

Everyone wants to have beautiful sparkline white teeth. Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster, is a great product to help you achieve your whitening goals. This product does work by using peroxide. It has some pros and cons to it,but basically it is worth buying. If you are thinking about …

We have been here a few times, and our daughter always enjoys it. It is basically a gym for young children. It says Fit Family Centre, and they do offer Fit Mom classes, but this place is for children up to the age of six.
We take our eighteen-month-old when …

Foot care is a serious concern of mine. I work on my feet all day all week, for a forty-hour work week, and being in a retail type of job like this is totally new to me. Though I’ve been at it for about a year and a half …

When going through a difficult and stressful time, I tried a few natural remedies. Some worked, some did not. This is one that seemed to work, at least moderately. What I liked about this one was that it did not make me feel sleepy. I could be completely clear headed …

I made the switch to reusable menstrual products after experiencing health related issues due to a sensitivity to conventional menstrual products (disposable pads and tampons). While establishing a stash or collection of reusable menstrual products, I came across A Krafty Kreations, a Canadian-based Etsy shop. A Krafty Kreations sells …

A friend of mine who absolutely loves nothing in the world more than challenging me to a political debate, which I am usually not interested in, sent me this soap as a gag gift because of the name. (Let’s just say I am NOT a fan of the Tea Party …

This week started the Bath and Body Works semi annual clearance sale, and I was one of the first ones there, with promotional coupon in hand and ready to shop like crazy. My bath product obsession is never satisfied quite as well as with these amazing sales. Even though …

I’ve found myself in a situation in which I’m suddenly almost addicted to the idea of taking a daily multi-vitamin. I started out taking One A Day, but they were so expensive, and I wasn’t really experiencing any more of a benefit from it than I would from the …

Okay, so the reason I wanted to buy a supplement for hair was because my hair has always been a little unmanageable. I usually have to keep it shorter, shoulder length or so, and keep it layered, otherwise it kind of has a mind of its own and really …

The habit of snoring had always left me feeling embarrassed and awkward whenever my family just chuckled about how loud I really snored all night. Though I always hated the idea of having to try disturbing them in the night, I was felt almost helpless in actually getting …