Being diabetic means you are familiar enough with little individually wrapped alcohol pads that you use when taking your blood sugar. Personally, I find them a bit of a pain. At first I liked them, but later all the tearing open little packets and the buildup of trash got …

My review is on the Bowflex PR3000.
This machine is an excellent machine. I am 6′3″ and worried that I may be a little tall for it but, after using one in a store it felt comfortable.
It took me about 30 minutes to set mine up using 2 different size …

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 …

I have fibromyalgia, lower back muscle issues at times, and have had episodes of sciatica and minor nerve pain in my legs. I have used a couple of different kinds of cushions that are supposed to reduce pressure to the back and legs and help prevent pain. My favorite one …

When a longterm relationship failed a few years ago, it was a very difficult period in my life. I suffered anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep. I was already taking amitriptyline for sleep, which is a medication I had been on for years—“ not due to depression, but because …

One type of tissue that I use quite frequently is the Marcal Aspen Facial tissue. This particular brand of tissue is really quite inexpensive. Really the price is the most attractive feature about this product. In my opinion, the softness of the tissue is not that …

It is submitted that using a mouth wash is essential. Brushing alone can only kill half of the bacteria. It has been my practice to use mouthwash ever since. I have tried so many brands but not all were very good. I have tried Listerine, Compliments, Astring-O-Sol, these brands give …

Stresstabs is a vitamin that can be bought in local drugstores off the shelf and are not a prescription medication.
I like Stresstabs in particular because of the B vitamins it contains and I really buy it for the Zinc. Stresstabs is said to be a High Potency Stress Formulated …

I tried to lose some weight almost a year ago and since I know that sudden weight loss can cause fatty liver due to increased fats in the blood stream, I decided to take Godex carnitine orotate + vitamin B complex capsule, a medication which increases metabolism of fat …

I have recently been using Forever Bright aloe vera toothgel which is made by Forever Living products. I’ve been familiar with Forever Living products for some years now. They are not particularly cheap but my experience has shown that their products work well.
Forever bright aloe vera …

Ahh, there is something so soothing about the smell of eucalyptus. Some people have pretty strong negative reactions to it, but I’d saturate my furniture and drapes down with the stuff if I thought my guests wouldn’t be offended by the strong smell. I guess it’s a preference only …

I have been training for a half-marathon for half a year now. I am currently on my way to my second half-marathon and I am trying new energy supplements. GU Chomps are doing the job for me, but they could be better and cheaper.
One of the biggest reasons that …

Due to my hectic life schedule, taking medicines I or giving medicines to any of my family members would be forgotten. This would make very worried and also make me feel unworthy as a perfect house maker. Though the condition improved a lot after assorting the medications in my …

A few months back when I had been attending friend’s wedding, something really awful happened to me. As I was all set to get ready for the marriage to my horror I discovered that I had forgotten to bring my make- up kit and this made just panic. The …

I’m one of the unfortunate people who constatnly struggles with her weight. Even as a child I was a bit chubby, and when I had children of my own, and managed to put on sixty pounds with each of my two children, and only losing about twenty of those …

I like to try various mouth rinses or mouth washes because there’s no one brand I am truly loyal to in that respect. There have been some that were pretty terrible and I will never buy them again, but then there are some that I thought were pretty …

When I started having trouble with the middle joints of my little fingers on both hands, I thought I was headed for arthritis. I had been painting and working on the house, and I kept waking up with stiffness and pain in both of my little fingers every morning. I …

For those of you aiming to develop your own home gyms on a budget the Reebok Fusion Cross Trainer may be on your list of cardio equipment. Basically, the cross trainer looks like a scaled down version of those industrial-like cross trainers that you find in most high-tech …

I have been a Passport member of Fitness First for 3 years. This meant that I can work out in any branch that I want, even when I’m in abroad. The ABS-CBN branch is like my 2nd home. Most of the people know each other and are very sociable. …

HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream is great for minor skin irritations. If you have a mild to moderate case of eczema, it will help soothe the irritation and redness of the skin.
It is also great for allergic reactions, so if you are allergic to pets or certain fabrics, a quick …

I have fibromyalgia, and struggle with muscle fatigue and pain often. When a friend gave me this little roller massager as a gift, I thought it was a sweet gesture, but looking at it, thought that they had lost their mind if they believed it would actually help. It is …

I just used Rejoice Long Shampoo. It was really a wonderful experience. I haven’t shampooed my hair for 2 days now, having only used bar soap because we ran out of shampoos. I just bought two sachets to try the new product from Rejoice and I really liked it. …

I make it my life mission to try any beauty product that claims to give my skin a healthier and youthful appearance and with that in mind, it led me to try out Totally You Seaweed Facial Masque. Anti aging products are big on the market but …

I love taking my nightly hot bath. It has served as therapy for fibromyalgia symptoms for several years now, and has given me the best results I have ever had—“ much better than doctors could offer me. Soaking in hot water relieves muscular tension, eases nerves, and relaxes the mind …

Taking prescription medications sometimes means sacrificing healthy hair causing it to be very dry, brittle and very damaged. I take every precaution to not damage it anymore by not using any unnecessary appliances or products that will further ruin my hair. A women’s hair makes or breaks their day …

This product looked so easy to use and amazing on TV that I fell for it hook line and sinker. It is a set with a thick, heavy putty like concealer for your legs and a moisture lotion that I could have replaced with any of a hundred on the …

Off Overtime Insect Repellent Lotion
Product review
Choosing a proper repellent to keep away all those mosquitoes, bugs and all the potential carriers of numerous diseases is not an easy task at all. Most of us used to think of their presence as of something natural and necessary in the “circle …

When I sent my partner to the store, I requested cotton swabs. I was asked what brand, and I replied that as long as it was either Q-Tip or Johnson’s, it was fine. I did not think about the varieties that were available. I have always felt that Q-Tips …

We were given the Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer 2000C as a Christmas present last year. This is a thermometer which takes your body temperature quick and easily by just holding it to the middle of your forehead, pressing the button, and sliding it to your left or …

At-home whitening has gone beyond the usual whitening strips. I’ve been there and done that. Now I’d like to try an intensive teeth whitening product aside from Crest strips. I found a whitening system that seemed to follow the same process as professional bleaching treatments …

I have combination skin that is rather oily in the summer and drier in winter. During the winter I prefer cream cleansers or very light cleansing, but in the summer I can tolerate something quite a bit stronger. Someone recommended I try Ole Henricksen products, and after trying one …

I take amitriptyline to help me sleep, but I have tried many times to stop using the drug because of its potential for long term side effects. I have a condition called fibromyalgia, and with it comes disordered sleeping. My brain does not stay in the deepest stage of sleep …

Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky Shampoo is not so smooth and silky. This shampoo is not one of Head & Shoulders best products. I will admit I loved the design of the bottle. It has a nice ergonomic shame a blue lid and writing in pink. It is …

Horlicks Original drink mix has become a habit for me from childhood onwards. A glass of hot milk mixed with Horlicks drink mix before going to bed at night is more like a routine. As a child I liked the taste of this mix. When I grew up I …

I have occasional problems with dry eyes, and I find relief in using Systane eye drops daily when I have a flare up. When I was having a particularly bad bout, my eye doctor recommended using the Systane ointment at night, because I was waking up with eyes that were …

One of the vitamin supplements I have been taking daily to help fight fatigue and stress naturally is the Perfect Energy Multivitamin. This vitamin supplement comes in a bottle with 72 large brownish colored tablets in it that are smooth without a bad odor or flavor to them. In …

After trying Jorge Cruise’s 12 Second Sequence and finding its diet plan lacking, I decided to investigate his Belly Fat Cure. Once again his programs seem to confirm my initial opinion that most diet and fitness plans excel in one area but rarely both.
While …

I like to go camping with my husband and friends pretty regularly, but I’m ironically one of those people who likes to camp where there is access to a shower. I don’t like the feeling of not taking a shower every single day, and quite frankly, I don’t look …

Getting contact lenses is the best decision I have ever made. I have always been wanting to try Air Optix since I first started wearing contact lens. I have heard a lot of good things about Air Optix Aqua. My first contact lens was a cheaper brand. After 6 …

I have a problem with most of the mainstream toothpaste formulas. They all tend to have really strong mint flavors that nearly knock you out. That burns my mouth and makes it very uncomfortable for me to brush, so I spend less time brushing, which leads to lessened oral …

Several years ago, I unfortunately managed to put on quite a bit of weight. There were a lot of factors behind it, mostly stress related, and as a result of the weight gain and unhealthy lifestyle choices, I was shocked when it sent me to the doctor. I was …

I have tried many a kinds of lotions and creams and spray that claim to reduce the levels of severe pain that a sunburn can cause, mostly because I’m perpetually deathly pale and any time at all in the sun will leave me with an excrutiating burn. And, sometimes, …

Today you can find so many different toothpastes on the market. It used to be the same to me which one I bought as long as it was on a discount.I can say that I have tried out so many different toothpastes and I didn’t like them all. I …

I bought Gaiam Embroidered Yoga Mat for $15 online. Here is my review.
I like wide yoga mats, which can accommodate my frame, which is a little medium - and that is not overly huge, but not in the short side, and I like yoga mats which …

I am going to start off this review by saying that this product is a complete waste of money, and now I’m going to tell you why. A couple years ago, I was on the verge of becoming incredibly unhealthy. I was very overweight and just plain physically tired …

While out shopping, I saw a phenomenal deal on a Bell Fitness Body Ball Kit, unfortunately I didn’t pick it up when I first saw it and it was gone when I returned. Luckily, I later found it online for half of what the store sold it …

One Touch Horizon blood sugar level testing meter by Johnson and Johnson.
Recently I came across a medical product that can be used by self to monitor his own sugar level in blood. The Ad went on to say that it would save much of your time as you need …

Because I am a huge fan of Herbal Essences Totally Twisted conditioner, I felt like I was out of my mind when I decided to forgo my usual purchase and give this product a try. I have naturally curly or chemically free African American hair. Frizziness is …

I am an avid user of dental floss. I totally believe in good dental hygiene. Bad dental hygiene not only results in embarrassing bad breath, but can lead to more serious problems such as cavities, gingivitis and other health problems. Brushing just isn’t enough as that does not adequately …

I have combination skin which tends to be oily in the summer. I like to use a toner during the day to freshen up, especially if I am hot and sweaty and have been spending time outside. I love the idea of using a spray bottle for toner and keeping …