As an Occupational Therapy student, we were trained to take blood pressure. During the training, we need to have our own sphygmomanometer. The professor will then demonstrate how to take the blood pressure and then we will be asked to do it ourselves and we will be graded. It …

I’m a firm believer in taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement daily. While I like to get mine in purer forms than a multivitamin, my kids are another story. While I would happily choke down a handful of supplements, with the kids I’m lucky if I can get them …

Last year I decided to start exercising more, and along with my new daily routine came more perspiration and body odor than I was accustomed to. In order to work my new plan into my day, it required me to do my workout in the afternoon, and I did …

I was hesitant at first whether to submit a review like this because this thing is what I can consider pretty intimate. It’s about sanitary pads. I don’t know with other women who have tried Modess but I would love to recommend the brand, Modess(regardless of the …

I’m not sure why I find nutty smells so appealing since I usually tend to gravitate towards the more femine flowery smells, much to my best friend’s chagrin since she can’t stand those smells, but this Macademia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque is a fabulous invention as far as …

I subscribed to weightwatchers online from December 2012 to August 2013. It worked initially. I went from 145 lbs to 132 lbs in 4 months. Then I slowly gained the weight back up and hit a plateau around 134 —“ 138 lbs. It is not until I quit and …

After attempting the unintentionally hilarious Standing Legs Workout from The Firm-Firm Parts Series, I couldn’t wait to see if the Upper Body Workout would be nearly as dated and comical. Dare I hope that Lightening strikes twice, and that I have another 80’s time warp workout in …

Due to hectic schedules, it would sometimes become difficult for me to make it to the gym. But being a health fitness freak, I would make it a point to do some of exercises staying at home. One of my favorite exercise routine would be skipping because I always …

I have a problem with most of the adult toothpastes on the market. The mint flavors are so incredibly strong, that I cannot tolerate the burning sensation they cause. This leads to me not brushing long enough because I want to get it out of my mouth, which of course, …

Alovera health products are home used products which are suitable for the entire family’s health and vitality. The Aloe drinks which are popularly known as Aoever Freedom drink and Alovera Gel have made some perfect transformation in my body. According to the literature attached to the …

I’m always a little hesitant to try products that supposedly treat scars, but I have to admit that I was a little pulled by this product, the ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets, which promised a two month supply, with reusable pads, and cost only $20, and also said it would …

I am not an avid fan of the Close Up toothpastes because I have been used to using Colgate instead. At one point I ran out of Colgate toothpaste and I decided to try out a small tube of Close Up’s new toothpaste which is their Fire-Freeze. I have …

I recently bought an image 15.0 r my tracks step counter treadmill. For $400 I’d say it was a pretty good deal. It doesn’t have the quality of one that costs $2000, but definitely serves it’s purpose and is probably worth the price. My only complaint about it would …

I have been using Johnson’s Milk Lotion for a long time now because it is a good one. The texture of the lotion is not slimy, greasy, oily nor too saggy. It is a little thick, but not too thick, and a bit creamy. It feels right when you …

Seeing as the paddling season is over at my high school, and I will be in varsity next year, I wanted to make sure I could give our team the best chance of going to state championships. Being as lean as I am, I weigh only about 125 pounds …

I ended up with a bottle of this product when someone with good intentions bought it for me, thinking they would save me some time spent with a callous file.
It’s the Pretty Feet and Hands effect, all renewed by Dr. Scholl’s. When I wrote a review for Pretty Feet …

I love to use essential oils in my bath and skin products. Aura Cacia has become my favorite company to order essential oils from because the quality is always dependably fantastic. I could certainly get them a lot cheaper, but if something is going onto my body and is meant …

One of the oral rinses I have been using on a daily basis to help keep my mouth clean and fresh is the Desert Essence Natural Refreshing Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash. It is made with cleansing and nourishing natural ingredients and has a pleasantly tasty taste to it. It …

When I was having some allergy symptoms, I sent my partner to the store to pick up some allergy relief. I asked for Benadryl, and some kind of natural supplement or remedy for allergies. (I wanted to cover all the bases because I had a meeting to cater soon and …

Vagisil is an anti itching cream for women who have yeast infections or other itching problems in intimate areas. Women often have yeast infection due to various reasons and they may need an over the counter anti-itching cream like Vagisil. I have used it before and it works really …

Cetaphil is known to make some of the best facial products out there, when it comes to either moisturizers, cleansers, lotions, everything facial I know I can always trust Cetaphil! Their products are GREAT for sensitive skin, they always leave your skin looking radiated, soft, and clear! Blemish free …

For years, I have been using this alcohol. I am very conscious when it comes to personal hygiene and I always want to keep myself clean wherever I go. Sometimes, it is imposible to wash my hands with soap and water. And sometimes, it is not enough to just …

I have hair that is very frizzy and out of control at the ends and in the back. I have been looking for a product that will smooth it, give it some health benefits (yes, I know hair is dead) and not weigh it down too much in the process.
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I find Tampax Multipax useful in that it has various different sizes of tampons such as 4 lites, 18 regular, and 18 super, all compacted into one complete box. I usually buy this product because there is more than one female in my home using it. The only problem …

There is a very large trade center about twenty minutes from us that has booths and tables carrying all sorts of things, from purses to kids toys, to dollar general type of things, to jewelry to lotions. During one of the many Holistic Festivals that is held to the …

Any woman that tweezes her eyebrows knows how time consuming it can be, not to mention painful. I have been tweezing my eye brows for as long as I can remember. There are several problems with this. For one thing, you never get every single hair. …

I have used Dr. Scholl’s heel liners in the past, and was pretty happy with them. When I needed a pair for a new pair of dress shoes that were rubbing a blister on my heel, I happened to see the Kiwi brand and decided to try those instead, since …

I received this bar of soap as a gift. Friends know that I love bath and body products, and this one was a superb find. From the Bliss spa in New York, this is a super-powered, super big bar of mint soap. I could smell the mint before I even …

I inherited this jar of “breast enhancement cream” from someone who did not use it very long because it caused a pimple rash to form under her breasts. Since she did not use it long enough for it to work, she could not tell me if there were results …

This soothing gel works pretty well, although it can’t quite take away all the discomfort and unsightliness of sunburned skin. This soothing gel is sold at the Dollar Tree for just one dollar, and in my eyes, that’s a good price for a six ounce bottle of this stuff. …

If you spend a lot of time using damaging heat appliances such as frequent blow-dryers, and straightening irons, you may want to try a product I just purchased at a local Sally’s Beauty store. The Silk Elements Megasilk Olive Heat Protection Spray not only leaves your hair …

When I was a child, my mother would put Neosporin Antibacterial Ointment on my cuts and scrapes, and it’s probably why I’m not as scarred as I should be. These days, as a mother myself, I use it on my own child when she goes out to play …

I used Lytess Orange Peel Slimming Arm Sleeves by Lytess and I think they are a good product. They were mailed to me fast, in less than 3 weeks, and in good shape without any defect. I like them a lot because of so many reasons. They fit my …

I have used Kailas Jeevan for my child since 2 years old and looking at the effectiveness of the cream I thought of writing this review.
My son was facing problem of itching on legs, hands, back due to his super dry skin. I tried all sorts of cream recommended …

My backache always left me feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. My energy levels almost seemed to reduce by nearly 50%, thus affecting my work at home and office. This would leave me rather crippled and I would desperately keep trying out all the possible solutions (pain relieving creams, hot/ cold …

I have used petroleum jelly for years as a moisturizer and hand treatment, but a natural product-loving friend of mine finally convinced me to try a natural alternative instead. I have had some experience with Alba products, and it has been with mixed results. Some products I was very happy …

This little energy booster in a can became one of my best friends during my varsity years and I can safely say I have had more than hundreds of these energy drinks pass thorough my system over the years.
At first I was using Red Bull incorrectly, according to …

I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m a germaphobe, but I do like the idea of using something other than a bar of soap to wash my hands with, and I like to provide my guests with the shame thing. Plus, I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to cleanliness …

I’ve just recently, within the past year or so, gotten on this health kick of trying a variety of supplements and homeopathic treatments to just increase my general energy levels and over-all health. I’m not a very active individual, and I currently suffer from a variety of back problems …

I have found a natural throat lozenge that is everything I need it to be. Botano throat lozenges are gentle, non-menthol lozenges that you can take as often as you like for sore or dry throat. They are made from various homeopathic remedies and also use traditional Chinese medicinal …

I purchased this product because I am usually happy with Avon products overall. I am always willing to try Avon products because I usually find that I get good results for a reasonable price. When ANEW Clinical Body Contouring Treatment came out, I was really excited to …

I am a 29 year old mother of two who decided to take Yaz as a form of birth control to help some of my hormonal symptoms associated with my period. I have always had emotional ups and downs as a result of my period and I can honestly …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. The hot water helps to relax my muscles and helps me to sleep better as well. I love using a variety of bath products, and one of my favorites has become the bath bomb. I love the Me! Bath Ice …

I am pretty much never getting a good nights sleep. My sleep patterns are all over the place depending on how my day went, how much stress I’m experiencing, what my work schedule is and if I’m able to “unwind” after a late shift in enough time to go …

This is a hypnosis CD set which is composed of 8 audio sessions, all conducted by Wendi Friesen. Each audio session is composed of relaxation and hypnosis exercises to help the listener to sleep well at night. First of all I am not that new to hypnosis and I …

When my dentist told me that I would be needing to irrigate the pockets where I had developing gum disease, I was a little intimidated by all the products out there. I ended up with a WaterPik device, which I had some difficulty with and returned but never bought another …

Lately during one of my regular shopping sprees —“ I happened to pick this fantastic product called Barielle 60 Second Mani- Pedi. Barielle 60 Second Mani- Pedi -as the name suggests- could be used for home manicure and pedicure was essentially a citrus scrub(orange) which included Dead Sea salts …

Having enjoyed Jennifer Kries’ Pilates Method 3 Dimensional Toning, I went back and grabbed a copy of her Pilates Method Precision Pilates. Kries, credited as bringing Pilates to the masses, really stands apart in a field now saturated with Pilates wannabes. Due to her extensive fitness training, …

I have been using the scalp shampoo and today I want to share my experience after using it for my hair. Before I use it I had saviour dandruff problem and also was suffering from fungus infection due to that reason I had lost lot of my hair …

I once went through a phase where my scalp was itchy and irritated. It happened after a professional hair coloring treatment, and lasted about a month. Some chemical in the colorant must have really upset my scalp, because I had itching, flaking, and little bumps to pop up periodically. No …