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 …

Walking all the time, moving back and forth and so many other movements have finally taken their toll on my heels. They are quite dry and cracked. Even though I put some lotion on them when I remember to do so, it does not seem enough. I would still …

I have a sensitivity to strong mint flavors in oral care products, so I often use kid’s brands for their softer, gentler flavors. And I admit, it’s kind of fun too. I’ve used just about every flavor of kid’s toothpaste—“ which is usually a bubble gum or fruit …

After a very long tired day at the office, when I returned home my daughter would just try to relax me by trying to press in areas of my shoulders and the back of my neck. Since my neck and shoulders felt fatigued and painful, this gesture of my …

Having a D&C procedure done at Asian Hospital
Despite St. Luke’s 50% discount on services, I went to Asian Hospital because that’s where my obstetrician is currently holding office. I was bleeding profusely so my doctor immediately scheduled me for a post fractional curetage (D&C). The day before my procedure, …

When I was little, my mother bought my very first fragrance for me. I didn’t want the “little girl” stuff, I wanted a grownup scent. In her wisdom, my mother found a way to satisfy me without allowing me to smell like I was a little older than …

Like anybody, I have periods in my life where I have to deal with stress and anxiety. I prefer not to resort to prescription drugs, as I don’t like to take anything that might be addictive or cause side effects. I prefer using natural supplements and herbal products, since they …

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 …

I tried different diet pills but to no avail they offer drastic weight lose. I am frightened about my abrupt weight lose,I stopped using Chinese products diet pills and seeked professional advice, in my mind I know there’s no more cure to my weight problem. I consulted my Doctor …

I am all into natural products that are easy on the environment and on my body. I came across this new type of toothpaste called Sunrider Sunsmile Natural Toothpaste. Since it is all natural, I figured that I would give it a try and see how it worked out …

I sometimes babysit for a neighbor when she goes away on business. Her nine year old son has some sinus issues and is constantly battling a cold or infection of some kind. I was very lucky the last time he came, because he actually was not sick, and I actually …

I basically love pampering my skin and do everything in my power to keeping looking fresh and glowing. For this I truly believe in using a good facial pack. Though there a hundreds of facial packs in the market and I have perhaps tried different ones at different times- …

I get very dry skin in the winter, and when it is at its worst, I like to use a bath oil in the shower to help lock the moisture into my skin. I also use them in the tub for a nice hot soak. I was given this …

I really, really wanted these bars to work. I am overweight and have even considered weight loss surgery… so the idea that something could duplicate that without having to be cut was a dream come true for me. The surgery would be especially risky in my case, so …

I went through a phase for awhile where I wanted to try every French soap there was. Then I started getting interested in organic and natural soaps, and here I have found the perfect combination of both in a honey-grapefruit bar that was given to me by a friend …

When I was recently browsing the Primal Elements site looking for seasonal soaps and new items, I came across a soap I simply could not resist. Primal Elements makes beautiful loaf soaps with amazing inset designs, that are cut into slices to produce a work of art in soap making. …

I tried this mask when I was having a particularly bad acne episode in the summer heat. There were at least ten pimples on my face and more on my neck and back. My normally combination skin had gone haywire due to a new medication I was taking, and the …

Facial tissues are hard to come by at work so theft is something that is common. For that reason, when I buy a box for my desk, I go with the cheaper brands.
One of those brands is Value Choice.
I like the Value Choice Brand because I can buy …

My nails are in bad shape. I’m not one to go get a pedicure every month, or even every year, but I started to contemplate when I noticed that my toe nails were turning colors. During the summer months at work, we’re allowed to wear sandals, which was a …

When I purchased my latest workout at Wal-Mart last week, not only did I find a fun new kickboxing inspired DVD, but I also found out that it contained many handy features.
For starters, this workout contains five 10 minute segments that allow for different …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores, and I have tried most of their fragrances. It is rare that I find one I don’t like. This year, when I went in just to check out what was new for spring, I was introduced to the new “Carried …

Since I have gotten a little older I have had more facial hair than in my youth. Most of it I can easily tweeze off, but I was having trouble tweezing my upper lip and eyebrows, because of the stinging pain. I am no sissy, but the sensation would make …

All my life I have been suffering from Hemorrhoids, I have 2 internal ones that always plop out after taking a number 2 in the bathroom, even worse if i haven’t eaten enough fiber or drank enough fluids, resulting in an irritated Hemorrhoid!
These are no fun at all, …

I was a member of Bally total fitness for a period of about three years. I picked up the membership card the other day I it showed member since 8/26/99 and I decided to write a short review about my experience with the facility.
Normally I jog or play soccer …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours during the day carried its own share of problems. Apart from dry eyes, slouching in the front slowly gave way to a hunched and slouched back. The worst part of it was the fact that I didn’t even realize …

My partner knows I find ancient Chinese medicine fascinating, and that I will try anything once. I have fibromyalgia, so anti-pain creams, rubs, and gels are no strangers to me. China Gel was one brand that I had heard of, but never tried because I never came across it in …

I prefer liquid hand soap in a convenient pump bottle to hard bar soap on my sink to use for hand washing. The only thing I do not like about it is the tacky look of that plastic soft soap (or whatever brand I am using at the time) …

Puritan’s Pride Omega-3 Fish Oil is a 1200 mg, soft gel that contains important nutrients for health such as Eicosapentaenic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are fatty acids that interact to keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. I take Omega-3 Fish Oil in …

When I was a kid in school, I remember a lot of other kids always having Luden’s cherry cough drops with them. It was one of those school loopholes. Because it was a medicine, if a parent wrote a note, the kid could eat them in class. If …

I am a person who has been suffering from dry eye problem for a last few years. Experiencing severe itching especially in the corners of my eyes due to dryness often leaves me feeling irritated and uncomfortable. Although I have been using eye drops to combat this problem, …

I just wrapped up the Jorge Cruise 12 Second Sequence and I have to say it’s a very interesting proposition. I know of very few people who can resist the lure of shrinking their waist in only two weeks, and far fewer who wouldn’t be over the …

I get acne more than I’d like, and most products I’ve tried haven’t worked for me. I don’t have as many bumps as just red marks where acne used to be. There have been other Clearasil products that I’ve tried and have no liked, so I was a bit …

I have a condition which causes my brain to not stay in the deepest stage of sleep for long enough periods. It is possibly the root cause of my fibromyalgia symptoms, which I have had for many years. To treat the condition, I take a drug called Elavil, which …

One of my favorite oral mouthwashes to use for keeping my teeth, tongue and gums clean and healthy is the Listerine Advanced Antiseptics Mouthwash with Tartar Protection in the flavor Artic Mint. I like this mouthwash because of the refreshing cooling mint flavor it has that keeps my breathe …

I have neuropathic pain due to fibromyalgia and lupus, and I am also diabetic. In other words, my nerves are fried! While my problems are mild, they can be extremely distracting and painful when they flare up. I have been given neurontin and lyrica, and none of it …

When I go to the chemist to buy some talcum powder I have to admit that I don’t usually pick up a tin of Yardleys English rose talcum, more often than not I buy a stores own brand or some Johnson’s baby powder. One of the first things to take …

Awful, awful, AWFUL product! I had lost quite a bit of weight a few years ago, then battled with a plateau that had me discouraged and then I gained all the weight back when I started working at a job I hate and the stress was mounting up on …

Protein Powder is a great addition to the diet and nutrition of every body builder and muscle-gain enthusiast. Whether you are an exercise enthusiast, bodybuilder or not, protein powder has many uses from giving your body the protein it needs if for example you have a low protein diet …

I had been experiencing a severe back pain for quite some time now and was finding it really difficult to actually carry out my normal day to day routine. The fact that my heating pad which indeed proved to be quite beneficial in helping my heal all my …

I grew up with a grandmother who owned 5 beauty salons. What did that do to me and my self image? Well, it made me self concious of FLAT HEAD!! My sister and I both cannot go in public with our hair flat. We have to have it “poofy.” …

No woman likes to admit to having problems with gas, and I hate to dispel any illusions men might have about us but…. we have gas like anyone else. In my gas, it’s almost always dependent upon the kind of foods I’m eating. Anything high in milk product or …

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 …

In recent years I have been paying a lot more attention to looking after my gums, as I did not start flossing etc until I had already noticed some gum problems. I realize now that it is vitally important to include some kind of cleaning system for the …

I buy Now Foods Liquid B-12 B-complex to supplement my diet with extra B vitamins. They supposedly help support nervous system health, which I can really use in this stressful world. So, I figure what I could it hurt since B vitamins are water soluble and …

I had a dandruff problem for quite some time in my life and all that I had tried had either worked for a while or failed altogether.
I never gave up trying to get rid of the dandruff, which wasn’t a really bad case, but was irritating nevertheless.
One of the …

Having to put on make —“ up for most of the day, sometimes prove to be harmful for my skin. Since it becomes vital for me to remove it completely before retiring to bed in order to help my skin breathe, my odd hour jobs sometimes makes me feel …

Mentholatum, with its strong, minty aroma, is meant to relieve minor aches and congestion. It’s one of those products that’s been around for ages—”my mother used it, my grandmother used it, and I’m sure yours did, too. Whenever I have a stuffy nose or pain in my …

This pillow is unlike any other. It is meant to give you back and neck support, and it does… but it also happens to be the best thing to cuddle up into to sleep at night. It is U shaped, so you have not only a pillow to …

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 would definitely describe myself as someone who loves to get a good bargain. One of my favorite things to do is browse through the Sunday newspapers and cut coupons. Last Sunday, while doing in this I found a coupon for this product. Although it had …