The Bally Total Fitness Gym, located on 4438 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA, is surprisingly one of the better and more affordable gyms in the area. It is conveniently located by Cal State University Long Beach and by various apartment complexes, making it an ideal choice …

The McDavid Jumper’s Knee Strap is for those with jumper’s knee or Osgood-Schlatter disease, but it does NOT work. I have jumper’s knee and all the strap does is apply pressure to the swollen area of my knee, but I don’t know how that’s supposed to help, because it …

The Germ Guardian Plug-in UV-C Air Sanitizer was another one of those expensive impluse buys that I couldn’t really rationalize and, to this day, am not even entirely sure it did anything beneficial. But, I’m a sucker for strange or bizarre products that claim to be good for the …

Since my work involved me to be sitting for longer period of time during the day, my legs would often feel exhausted and stiff. Sometimes the conditions would become so worst that I would experience swelling on my legs especially in and around my calves and feet- which would …

Being a college student I have found that one of the hardest vitamins to get in your diet is Vitamin C and this is important because you will need this in your diet if you will prevent yourself from causing harm to your body. Wel, since I eat a …

I love to take nice hot soaks before bed to help relax me and ease fibromyalgia’s sore muscles. Often, a hot bath is the difference between a night of leg cramps and a good night’s sleep.
As well as being physically beneficial, I love the way it makes me …

When I was looking for some inexpensive body wash to get me through until Bath and Body Works had their big clearance sale, I looked at several of the fragrances Suave offered. One was Wild Cherry Blossom. Cherry Blossom is one of the scents Bath and Body Works has …

I was very unfortunate to be spending my summer locked up in the house because I had acquired varicella virus or commonly known as chicken pox. I had to stay in the house for 3 weeks because of this. The worst part of it is after I recovered from …

I have been Using Kotex pads more now than I was before. It all started when I have to make do with the money that I have and yes, my monthly period came unexpectedly. I have to rush to the convenient store and the cheapest I could find was …

Cold and sore throat during pregnancy can be one of the most horific experience in the early stage of pregnancy. I had sore throat and repeated vomiting that made be weak and sick in a day to the point of giddiness. My Low blood pressure in pregnancy …

I had wondered if I had been premature and overly harsh in critiquing the Malibu Pilates Program in general, so I moved on past the 20 Minute Malibu Pilates Makeover that I had been using with my Malibu Chair. The next workout I tried was the more …

Here is another one of those interesting products that you might like. Nature’s Cure 2 Part Acne Treatment for Females, sorry boys this is only formulated for the ladies. Here is another acne product that game me mixed feelings. This product is a 7 to me but there are …

When I travel, I like to take along products that don’t weigh much, and preferably that are not liquid so I have the option of carrying them on the plane. Non-liquid options also mean I don’t have to worry about them spilling out in my luggage.
I have combination …

I am diabetic so I have to be careful where my feet are concerned. I also do a lot of standing, and have always got some degree of callousing and hard skin on my heels. Lately it began bothering me a lot—“ getting snagged on the covers, peeling, etc. …

Shampoo and Conditioner is a helpful to manage a good looking hair. But sometimes using a shampoo frequently can cause breakage and even splint ends to our hair. A regular used of conditioner is the best way to get rid of it and maintain the normal silky and texture …

I have been facing the problem of dandruff right from my teenage years. The presence of dandruff not only makes me feel uncomfortable (due to constant itching), but also contributes to hair loss. Thus, using an anti dandruff product time and again has become vital to help keep my …

I really like this toothpaste. It had a good taste to it and made my mouth and teeth feel refreshed and cleaned. I really liked the way it made my mouth feel. I almost felt like I just had my teeth cleaned at the dentist office. You don’t have …

When I want to try a new essential oil, I often turn to Aura Cacia brand, as I have always been very happy with their products. I like to add essential oils to my massage oil blends, and also to bath salts and foot baths. I read about lemon eucalyptus …

I take a hot bath every night. This is partly to relax and sleep soundly, and partly to treat the painful muscles caused by fibromyalgia. A nice hot bath before bed has turned out to be one of the best therapies I have ever used, and has far surpassed …

When I was shopping in Marshall’s a few weeks ago, I realized that I would soon be needing a lighter facial moisturizer for the warmer months ahead. I tend to wear a heavier cream in the winter months, and switch to a lighter one in summer so that I don’t …

I bought this machine a little bit ago and I’ve fallen in love with it. It’s really easy to use and I can start seeing results already. I thought it would take long to get used to the uses for it but a nice chart is included that tells …

About two years ago, my husband and I were window shopping at a Bed, Bath and Beyond shop and found one of those massaging chair pads for $100. We tried it out because they had one to test, and we LOVED it. We were determined to get one for …

Squid Soap- What an interesting name. Squid Soap is made by Airborne. I have two teenage daughters at home and they really don’t need lessons in hand washing. However, when my little niece comes over for an overnight visit, I always have this great product on my …

Since I am a person with very dry skin- I sometimes experience great discomfort especially in the area around my nails. My rough cuticles coupled with the hang nails not only make it just impossible for me to my work comfortably but also make my hand appear rather dull …

I am in love with this lotion! It makes my skin feel absolutely amazing, like nothing I’ve ever felt before! It was actually recommended to me by one of my friends, which always have beautiful, soft, clear skin! Both on her body and face. She told me that she’s …

I love to use natural products, and Pure and Basic is known for making very good ones. They use botanical extracts and essential oils, and there is no animal testing involved, which is important to me as an animal lover. The products are biodegradable, recyclable packaging is used, and the …

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, …

Pimples has been a problem of mine for years. Since I was in my teenage years, I’ve been battling this problem. Until now that in my mid-20’s I am still having this problem. There are products that made me satisfied and boosted my confidence. But I think, there is …

When I learned about sulfates dulling hair color and also possibly having some negative health effects, I started looking into using sulfate free shampoos more often. I ended up using both sulfate free/ natural products and mainstream ones when I needed to feel my hair was cleaner, because most …

I have never had a scale in my house, and I have always maintained my weight without one. It wasn’t until I recently had a doctors appiontment where I had gained about 15 pounds that I decided I needed to buy a scale to monitor my weight more closely. …

For mothers like me who have kids with misaligned teeth, myofunctional bad habits, soft tissue dysfunction and those that need correction of skeletal and dental posture, I strongly recommend that they ask their orthodontist about T4K Pre-Orthodontic Trainer. Everybody in my family have protruding upper front teeth, and …

I’m not sure if I’ve taken the time to write about the company TASC (Total Administrative Services Corp.) before. If I have, I’m sure my review was slightly less than flattering.
But, now that our company’s medical flex plan has been managed by TASC for a few months now, I …

I like to use bar soaps in the summer when my skin is a little oilier. I use sun block regularly and the extra oils in it can be a challenge to weaker cleansers. When I saw this soap there were several things that drew me to it. The first …

Modess is my brand of choice when it come to sanitary napkins. I chose this over other brands, which are just as popular such as whisper and Kotex, probably also because I grew up seeing this in the house. This is what my mother used, as well as …

I have been using CEELIN for quite sometime already, as it was the prescription vitamin recommended by my pediatrician. My son started using CEELIN when he was just two and a half years old. Before we were using CEELIN, my son often gets sick which cost us a lot …

When I had a case of muscle strain on top of trochanteric bursitis in my left hip, I needed all the help I could get to keep my on my feet. It was very painful to walk, sit, or lie down. I found myself tossing and turning from …

Look around and there’s probably a pimple remedy waiting to be found in your first aid cabinet. I did that myself a long time ago, and that’s how I got into putting Neosporin ointment over spots. Many years later, I might have to peek again at what’s …

When Neutrogena came up with a continuous spray product that had “Helioplex” which was their own UVA/UVB stable protection blend, Banana Boat did not waste any time coming up with their own “AvoTriplex” name for the same sort of photo-stable protection. I had to laugh a bit. Companies always …

The Holyoke health center is an alright place to have as your doctor’s office but there are a few downfalls to having this place as your doctor’s office that kind of bothered me but nonetheless it is still a decent place to go to.
The Holyoke health center is located …

I’ve always liked the idea of products that have multiple functions. Since I have a huge supply of first aid products, if I can use them for other things, like regular bath and body care, then I’m all over it like white on rice. I have a ton of …

I am one of the biggest fans of tea that I know. I love to drink the black, white and green ones—“ and I am interested in the health benefits of all of them, although I have to admit, as much as I wanted to love it because of its …

I tried taking this dietary supplement to help accelerate my weight loss so I could achieve my goal quicker than with dieting alone. This supplement is supposed to help suppress your appetite to help you take in fewer calories daily. The company also claims this supplement will …

I found a really good deal, which I can’t remember the price right now, one day on the iron-free version of Rainbow Light Just Once multivitamin. The retail price for a bottle of 120 is about $28. That is a 4 months supply, not bad. I know …

Cussons Imperial Leather Japanese Spa Shower Cream is a very luxurious product for the money and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed using it. Usually a 250ml bottle would cost £1.50 at Tesco but they are currently on offer at two for one, which is fantastic …

Women’s Wellness and Fitness is a women-only gym in Winston-Salem, NC. It is an extremely fun and supportive environment for women to go work out and get fit. I love going in to the gym surrounded by energetic women who are there to help as well as have fun. …

I did not buy these for arthritis treatment, but rather for helping keep my hands from swelling and getting sore after long hours of music practice or typing.
I ordered them from my mom’s Dr Leonard catalog. I’ve bought many health aids from them and have generally been satisfied. …

When I took up biking and jogging, I decided to purchase a heart rate monitor, to keep up with how many beats per minute I was as I ran or biked. I shopped around a bit before deciding to buy the Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor, which …

I’ve never been a vitamin taker, per se, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve felt a need to do a little something more to try and help myself. Since I’m not a big orange juice drinker, I decided to try Sunkist’s Vitamin C tablets.
These come in a large …

Secret is a line of deodorant and antiperspirant products that are available in any drugstore that sell these items. This particular product is advertised as use for ladies. It claims to be a strong in its purpose of preventing the user from sweating and also promises to go on …

I recently made a list of all the heating pads, cold packs, pain relieving creams and ointments that I’ve used over the past two years, and the amount of items is, quite frankly, staggering. However, that also gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with these products with …