I wait every year for the Bath and Body Works clearance sales. There is one in January, and everybody knows that someone simply must get me a Bath and Body Works gift card for Christmas so I can spend it all on this January sale! I do believe it …

I purchased Bio Oil after my first year of university. I had put on the dreaded Freshman Fifteen and had my appendix removed which left me with stretch marks on my calves and thighs and surgery scars. I was more self conscious than ever and I wanted them gone.
When …

A few years back I remember owning Harbinger 340100 Durafoam Exercise Mat which I bought online for $22.50. The yoga mat was available in 1 piece and in black color. It came with a free bag. It was made by Harbinger and was made to give support for yoga …

Since I have tried many Pilates workouts in the past, I thought I would bump things up and try a more advanced workout. I spotted Dr. Sichel’s Power Pilates Intermediate Workout and thought that it would be perfect for amping up my usual sessions.
Unfortunately, …

Medicated, menthol and Eucalyptus oil based vapour inhalers have been around since the 50s and their popularity has not waned. This is especially true in Asia.
Almost everyone has bought and tried a inhaler to get instant relief from blocked nose at least once.
The most popular one is …

It seems that most products out on the market today do not just offer one or two types of the product, there are multiple choices to be made. One product is for normal use (what constitutes “normal use”?), another is multi-purpose, one is for day time, the other …

I am always on the lookout for new beauty products, and original always catches my eye. I like to try things I have not tried before. This product was interesting to me because it is supposedly made from a substance used by the Aboriginal tribes. Aboriginal products—“ definitely …

When I was getting ready for a trip to visit a beachfront property for a weekend, I pulled out all my bathing suits to see which one would look the best. As it turns out they all looked awful—“ because I had bruised my leg the night before. It was …

I’ve always been overweight and I’ve tried a lot of different ways to lose weight including diet and exercise. When Alli was finally released into the public, I was extremely excited to try it, but I kept putting it off. The price was a little more than I wanted …

I am a longtime sufferer of irritable bowel syndrome. It began after a serious food poisoning episode which left scarring in my intestines. Now any change in my eating pattern can trigger bouts of diarrhea. When I was having some problems with a supplement I had been …

I like to make sure that I have everything that I need in case of an emergency or if I ever need first aid of any kind. I found a great first aid kit that can go along with me in the car. It was the Band-Aid Portable Travel …

I am a huge fan of bath products, and my friends and family know it. When I received a package of this Dresdner bubble bath, I was thrilled. It’s a brand I just don’t see over here… but I had read about them—“ and a family member specially ordered this …

I love to use organic and natural products, but sometimes they are not always the best performers. I love 100% Pure’s philosophy. They take the organic thing very seriously, as you can see on their packaging. This body wash is a very natural blend. It has a ton of botanical …

The 24 Hour Fitness in Long Beach off of the corner of Bellflower Blvd. and Spring Street has been my gym for quite a while now. However, after visiting other 24 Hour Fitness locations, I can confidently say that the Long Beach location is in dire need of repair.
This …

I have sciatica, that I’ve had for about a year now. Just recently, however, within the last three months, it’s begun getting progressively worse. My doctor recommended physical therapy, but I just can’t afford that because I don’t have very good insurance, and sixteen consequetive visits would drain me …

This Pureology product was recommended by a friend. I was complaining about having thinning hair, and she claims that the product is what gives her all the amazing body she has in hers. I thought it was a bit expensive, but was willing to pay if it worked as well …

I love sleeping, I love taking naps, sleeping in on weekends, and everything in between. I could sleep all day if I had the chance to do so. It’s no wonder, then, that I love making my bed as comfortable as possible through the help of various sleeping accessories. …

As soon as I received an invitation to my friend’s wedding —“ I felt greatly excited and anxiously looked forward to this day. But my only concern was the fact that I would require to stand for long hours at the wedding-a situation which I always tried to avoid. …

I’ve done a few of Jillian Micheals workout DVDs now and I have never failed to get a great workout in, I’m always sore the next day after I workout with her DVDs. I recently found the No More Trouble Zones series and the first time I completed a …

I am a total beauty buff and always love experimenting with different types of soaps and shampoos which ever seem to appeal to my senses. All these years there hasn’t been any category of soap ( herbal, medicinal or cosmetic) which I happened tried. Although …

In my early days of working out, I tried American Pro as a supplement and I used their More Mass vanilla flavored mass builder nutritional shake.
I was rather skinny so I needed something that would help me pack on the pounds and, after about three months of using this …

I have combination skin that is dry in the winter months and oily and acne prone in the summer. I had been fighting with a lot of pimple breakouts for a month or so before finally resorting to a “harsh chemical” to help get rid of them. This chemical is …

I never thought I’d see the day when I’d say I loved my toothbrush but the Oral-B Vitality has changed that.
The Oral-B Vitality toothbrush is a rechargeable power toothbrush that retails for $20.00 or less. They offer 3 different models of brush heads: Precision Clean, (a single round head), …

I have been trying to lose weight for my health because I am diabetic. Being overweight and diabetic is a dangerous situation for your heart and blood vessels. I have tried a variety of supplements to try and assist myself with hunger control, fat metabolism and management of blood sugar. …

I purchase gillette comfort advantage sensitive skin shave gel with vitamin e aloe and glycerin because they sold it at costco. I buy whichever gender neutral shaving cream they have. I was pleasantly surprised with this gel. I knew nothing about it when I purchased …

Lately I have been trying Toms of Maine Cleansing Mouthwash in Spearmint. So far I like it a lot. It helps cleanse and refresh my mouth while not burning and stinging it to bits. It even keeps my mouth cleaned hours after using it which is very nice as …

After my mother had surgery, I was in charge of monitoring her health once she came home from the hospital. Being a heart patient with both coronary artery disease, multiple bypasses, and heart failure as well as anemia and kidney failure, she is a high risk for serious complications.
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I’m not a health nut by any means, especially when you consider my stash of Reeces Peanutbutter Cups that are constantly being replenished. But, with that said, I DO like to stay active and with my work schedule, and kids and dogs and a household to take care and …

After trying out a random hand lotion that I found at Bath and Body Works, I decided that my dry skin issue at work had to be remedied somehow and a new lotion had to be found to replace what clearly did not work. In addition to the …

I take a nightly hot bath to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Since I am in the tub so often, it is a good thing I enjoy it—“ I have become a bath product junkie. I use a great variety of soaks, oils, and bubble baths to make the …

My combination skin type always makes it vital for me to take care of acne which usually happens to appear on my forehead area. The fact that the presence of acne on my face makes my face look quiet dull and attractive, I always make it a point …

I first used Curash anti-rash family powder when my daughter was born. Unlike my son my little girl has always suffered from dry skin and she tends to get rashes easily. The chemist recommended I try Curash Anti-Rash Family Powder and I was so happy with the results my …

I am a person who always prefer using natural products than the cosmetic ones. So whenever I am shopping for my skin or hair care products- I try to pick products which have natural ingredients in them - because I strongly believe that though a natural product may sometimes …

I had often seen the television commercials for a diet aid called Flush the Fat with Internal Flush, which advertises itself as a product designed to flush the excess fat from your body. I had assumed this was just another diet aid, until I saw this product on my …

When I took a trip to Savannah last year, I went to dinner in the famous Olde Pink House, which was a wonderful experience—“ especially because it was the night my partner proposed to me.
It could have been much less wonderful though, if not for this product! I had …

I wanted to buy an electric brush which is rechargeable and I saw this Braun Oral-B Sonic brush. Twenty five dollars seemed little too much at first but with the life of the brush I am fine with the money I paid. The grip and design are great. The …

My teeth were stained and not looking their best so I bought Compliments Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste from my local supermarket for just $2.99CDN. I had tried other whitening toothpastes with mixed results and a lot of money! My deciding factor to buy this Compliments brand was that it was …

My son had a severe rash that we needed to make sure was kept clean and dry. We used alcohol to dry the rash out quickly. It did burn a bit when first applied for a few minutes, but the burning feeling subsided very quickly.
At first we …

If you ask your doctor for these tests, you might get them done for $300 at the hospital, but you might not even be able to get it done. Doctors have to show accountability to insurance companies that the test was actually warranted because of symptoms. But …

This is the coolest little exercise machine you can buy. It is small , works your upper and lower body , and can be used anytime. It is light weight and easy to travel with. This machine is awesome. I am so glad that I found it. It makes …

I love gadgets and have always been an addict since I was 10 years old. As I grow older, I have not changed one bit. So of course, I had to add this to my collection when i spotted it. I have an Ipod already and thought this would …

A few days back, when I happened to suffer from severe cold and cough, I happened to use this product called J.R Watkins Menthol Camphor rub. Though I had been using —˜Vicks vapor rub’ for quite a few years, I happened to pick up this product only out of …

When I was buying a few things at a CVS store, I decided to try these Age Defying towelettes, which are really facial cleanser wipes with an odd choice of name. I like to have something on hand when I am doing “dirty work” like gardening or painting—“ any job …

A few weeks ago, I went to the store and got some TheraSoak Epsom Salt. I have always used epsom salt in the past because I had always been told that it really does wonder for sore muscles and cramps. And during that time I was a runner and so …

When my best friend came to me with a little weird bottle with some Japanese writing on it and said “You have GOT to try this” I should have been more alarmed than I was, as I know he has a weird sense of humor. He told me it …

I had been witnessing a terrible cut in between the toes of my foot , which rather made it difficult for me to wear my house slippers. Although I did try covering the cut with a band- aid, I still felt uncomfortable while moving around the house and …

Getting between the teeth to get the stuck in foods can be quite difficult. That is where dental floss comes in. My choice of floss is Johnson and Johnson Reach Mint Flavor Waxed Dental Floss. I choose it for several reasons including the fact that it is a trusted …

After being somewhat satisfied that one of their other products worked for me, I went to the store here that sells homeopathic remedies of all kinds, and found one for stress. I had tried Hyland’s before and it did not work. I had come to believe that none of them …

My backache always looked like a never ending problem. Although I did try various ways and means to keep my back ache at bay, the pain especially in my lower back would just leave me feeling frustrated and disheartened. Life would come to a standstill and there would be …

I decided to grab the Crunch Cardio Go-Go Dance workout DVD because it looked like it would be fun. I know that I need to focus more on my fitness, and getting myself in better shape, but some of those DVDs can be a real killer. That’s why I …