NordicTrack is a good brand of exercising equipment, with well-deserved reputation for quality. While their products can be pricey, you can usually count on them being good. NorticTrack APEX 4100i (NTTL1890) treadmill is no exception.
The machine looks simple but stylish, with the console being supported by two nicely curved …

My mother used to work in a drugstore, as I did when I got older. We both remembered Revlon’s Aquamarine lotion, once wildly popular in the 80’s. It was one of my mom’s favorite lotions, and she was very disappointed when it disappeared from the shelves. I had not seen …

With the A(H1N1) virus spreading like wildfire, threatening our health on a daily basis, I suppose it’s easier these days to practice cleaning rituals that help us stay safe, not sorry. I’ve luckily developed an obsession with hand washing, scrubbing twenty seconds with soap before washing it off completely …

A friend of mine shares an interest in natural remedies and the desire to avoid prescription drugs when possible. She was once suffering from anxiety problems because of some issues at work, and had told me she started taking a “day and night” anxiety formula that was working really well …

This was a good product to have around the house in case of bee stings, although it also worked alright for other types of bites like mosquitoes. Unfortunately, I can’t find it in stores any more. The only place I can find it is online at Amazon, but I …

When winter is just around the corner and the cold begins to creep through the window and into your front door, it can have a drastic effect on your family. The changes in the weather, no matter the time of the year, can all spark off such illnesses as …

I sometimes get gas from eating vegetables, and it can be frustrating and embarrassing as well as painful. Lately I have been trying to eat healthier and unfortunately that means adding in larger portions of foods that do cause me to get gas. In the past, I …

For my four year old kid whose really very active in so many activities in school. I get mad sometimes when she cant eat her whole meal. I am just so worried as her mom because i am thinking of her nutrition. I tried this Nutroplex with Iron …

Recently my sister came over to visit and needed some maxi pads. I bought some that she could use and there was half a bag left over for me. I don’t usually use maxi pads, but had these left over and didn’t want them to go to waste. The …

Althea Contraceptive Pills have been out on the market for a while, it is being manufactured by the Trust Contraceptive brand.
I took this pill last month of June 2010 after an exhaustive research on worthwhile and safe contraceptive pills. After reading such things regarding the scary mini-strokes some people use …

I came across The Cheater’s Diet recently, and must admit I thought at first it was related to the television show of the same name. I briefly even imagined Cheater’s host Joey Greco popping up out of nowhere, and ordering you to put down the bag of …

There are so many good things to say about Tea Tree Oil that it’s hard to know where to start. So, let’s start with what is not good about it. It stinks. Literally. It has a very pungeant smell that is like a mix between wintergreen, mint and something …

I have known Efficascent Oil as the famous liniment for so long. I first saw this product from my grandmother who passed away thirteen years ago. She used to be an avid user of Efficascent Oil. This liniment is already tested for years and trusted mostly by generations.
Frankly, …

When I first heard about Colgate Fresh Confidence with Cooling Crystals ? Peppermint (Blue) I told myself its just another toothpaste with the same regular cool and mint taste like those of any other brands. Since I was curious on its cooling crystals content which sounded new to …

For several years now, I have been religiously following the family custom of washing my feet two times a day- once immediately after getting up and the second time —“ before retiring to bed. Since I have been practicing this custom right from my childhood, it now seems something …

When I developed a serious hemorrhoid flare up, I looked everywhere for my ring cushion, which was made of foam, and could not find it. It may have accidentally gotten packed with the Christmas things (long story.) I was sore and tired and it was too late at night …

Sitting in front of the computer for long hours, often left my eyes feeling quite tired and uncomfortable. The fact that my eyes felt quite strained due to extended work hours, I would often experience severe headaches which almost left me paralyzed for the rest of …

While shopping at TJ Maxx the other day I noticed a value priced Perfect Pilates kit by Gaiam. This kit featured an excellent padded exercise mat and a forty-five minute Target Specifics Pilates workout instructed by Jennifer Kries.
As I have only seen The Method …

Lahor antibacterial soap bar is made by Saponia, big Croatia producer of cosmetics and housewares. I like Lahor because it’s cheep but good soap, and I like to wash myself with the soap bar and not with shower gels when I take shower because I feel more clean and …

No matter how drug companies claim how safe their products are, we all know deep inside that they must have some undesirable effects one way or another in the long run. And I know that, coz I am a nurse. But sadly, no matter how we know that these …

I am definitely one of those people who are loyal to certain products. Even though I do experiment a few times by purchasing other deodorant brands, my absolute favorite has always been Secret. It is the only brand that has always worked for me and never let me …

My allergies and the allergies my kids also suffer from are pretty bad at times especially when the weather starts to warm up after the long winters here. I have pretty much a standing prescription for allergy medication from my doctor but it’s not always enough to really do …

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 …

I have mild adult acne and I also have combination skin, which can make it difficult to treat the acne. Products that dry the skin are too harsh for the drier portions of my skin and cause rashes and irritation. The gold standard treatment, benzoyl peroxide, is no good …

If you have never seen these little candy atrocities then you probably should be thankful that you have not because they are harmful to children both in the present and later in life. This is a candy that is put into rolled paper so that it looks exactly like …

The gold’s gym in Enfield CT is a real gym that is probably the best gym within the Springfield MA area. This gym really impressed me and I recommend anybody that wants to join the gym too join the Gold’s gym in Enfield CT, even if it’s a 20 …

I like to make my own bath salt products, and I usually order my salt from the soap supply company Brambleberry, because their quality and service is great and the prices very reasonable.
When I was thinking up various formulas for bath soaks, I remembered that calendula is supposed to be …

While perusing around the internet and trying to come up with some neat ideas for holiday gifts this year, I ran into a rather crafty product made by Garmin. It is called The GPS Forerunner 301. This great little black wrist attachment does not come cheap. …

Vitamin and Mineral supplements are an every day (or, if I am lazy, an “every other day”) thing for me because I do not get enough of them in my diet since it is so restrictive because of health. I take a few stand-alone vitamins, and I also …

I moved to Michigan with my husband some eight years ago, and because employment was difficult to find and my children were still so young and it would’ve been pointless for me to find a part-time job when my paycheck would’ve gone to daycare, I ended up being a …

I’m really becoming a fan of homeopathic products. For so many years, I’ve tried all these cold medicines and ointments and allergy medicines and weight loss products and even cosmetics, that I don’t feel ultimately are any better for me than if I’d just stayed sick or learned to …

There is a lot to like about St. Ives products. They are inexpensive, good quality, and do not test on animals or use animal ingredients. They usually try to add some beneficial natural elements to their products too. When my mom gave me this moisture cream because she said it …

My skin is very sensitive to soaps and cleansers, so I’m always aprehensive about trying new products on my face. I recently tried Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser on the recommendation of a friend. Generally, even though my skin is sensitive, I still like a little fragrance to …

Considering the fact that I get sick entirely too often, I wanted to boost up my immune system. I know that vitamin c is a great way to do that. I had been getting sick every month, and was just sick and tired of it. It seemed that if …

A few weeks back —“ I suddenly got a call from my friend (who lived nearby) and she seemed so excited about a product that she wanted to me to come over almost immediately. Though I tried to explain to her that I would come as soon as I …

The Crest SpinBrush Pro Clean is a wonderful toothbrush. It is so very efficient because of the dual action head. I love using mine. It makes my teeth feel so much cleaner than my old manual toothbrush. I am impressed with how much easier it is to get all …

In the past years or decades, peanut butter has been considered an unhealthy, fattening food, so it was something to syat away for all people willing to lose weight and keep a nice waistline.
GOOD NEWS, you can stick to peanut butter right now. Go to the closer grocery and …

I love to use a nice body oil after I shower to re-moisturize my skin. I usually apply it wet, then towel dry, which leaves my skin very soft and nourished without leaving an oily or heavy feel.
This Zents body oil spray was a gift, and I love it. The …

This has to be the bese electric toothbrush I have ever bought! Recently at Walmart the Colgate 30 SonicPower toothbrush came on sale for just $6.99CDN and I just had to buy it. This toothbrush is as slim as a normal toothbrush, and although it doesn’t come with replacement …

I tried this nicotine chewing gum quite a while ago and as far as I can remember it was not a mint flavored one or any other flavor but today you can get different flavors. Anyway, I have been a heavy smoker for a number of years and, …

I know that I can’t be the only woman who simply cannot keep up with a daily contraceptive regimen. From the time I became sexually active I have tried almost every pill and got the same awful side effects - painful menstrual cycles, mood swings, weight gain, etc. - …

Promise toothpaste is very good tooth past which I have ever found. Before I use this I had some problems about my gums and teeth such as pain in my gums and bleeding gums and even the problem of bad breath for some time. After some …

I bought Kroger Zippy Zoo Gummie bears by mistake but I am glad that i happened on to these childrens supplement. I actually think they are a fantastic way to get young children to take vitamins. Especially childern who fight you every step of the way when it comes …

I found Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars in mixed berry flavor in the health aisle at the grocery store. I was rather interested because they looked pretty good on the package. I trust Kellogg’s foods because I have been using them for a long time and know they usually taste …

I’ve used a couple of Grandpa’s soaps and found them quaint and pleasurable, as well as good quality, old fashioned soap. I had been having a little trouble with itchy skin one winter and was using oatmeal bath to help with that problem. Since I came across an oatmeal …

So I kept seeing ads on television for this great weight loss product called Alli. One that even included a pharmacist to lost weight using this pill. I waited a while to try it because I heard that the pill had some rather nasty side affects. I did however …

I had somewhat of a negative attitude towards the use of supplements when I first started training with weights, back when I was around 15 years old, largely due to some of the misconceptions I had heard about muscle mass building supplements.
After four years odd, I hadn’t made much …

Ever since I started running I realized that it is a lot harder to run with nothing especially when I go for my longer runs to help me train for marathons. One of the hardest things to manage when I am running several miles on the trial, is …

Have you ever suffered from allergies, sinus or a cold only to end up with a stuffy nose and a headache after taking antihistamines. I’ve taken antihistamines for years that have worked just fine, without a decongestant until I suddenly end up with a dry irritated, swollen stuffy nose …

About the same time I was getting my humidifier at my nearest Walgreens, I have a habit of stopping by their beauty aisle first to check out their new bath and body products. Now I have always been a fan of Cetaphil and have been using it faithfully for almost …