Seasonal Depression which we shall refer to as SAD normally occurs about the same time every year. SAD starts in the fall or winter or it starts in the spring and summer. Some people only suffer from SAD during Christmas. A person who suffers from SAD in …

I started working a new job last September, after eight years of unemployment, so I could stay home with my kids until they were old enough to be trusted to stay home by themselves. I was excited to start working, but I believe my body just wasn’t up to …

I have seen the WEN infomercials on television late at night, and was always interested in it, but was skeptical. I have not had good experiences with infomercial products.The models looked great in the ads, but I could never stay awake long enough to see the whole spiel. A friend …

When I carried a small pack of dry sheets for facial cleansing with me onto a plane, I found out just how convenient it was. I didn’t have to worry about TSA regulations regarding liquids, or adding too much weight to my luggage, or having a liquid soap spill out …

Brahmi is the Sanskrit name for Baccopa Monnieri (Latin) and Thyme leaved Gratiola (English).It is considered as a wonder herb in Ayurveda. The leaves of this well known herb are commonly used in Ayurvedic preparations as a memory booster and as a hair nourisher. Many a proprietary medicine is …

I have combination skin. In the winter it is dry. In the summer, it is very oily and can even be acne prone, especially if I spend a lot of time outdoors, get sweaty, or use sun screens—“ which I have to do because I have very fair skin …

I have counted on herbs and herbal medicine to treat a variety of problems over the years and rarely am I disappointed. This product by New Chapter is another example of excellence in herbal supplements. I practically live at my local health food supply place and they always keep …

The Iron Gym has been aired as one of the many exercise equipment that guarantees results or your money back, then people, I am here to tell you that this piece of equipment is even worth the $29.99 plus shipping and handling that you plan to pay for it. …

I LOVE my Clarisonic. Its like a battery powered toothbrush but for your face. Forget all those cleansing brushes that are a rotating buff-puff. This is a much better system. Oscillating, nylon soft bristles that are resistant to bacteria, gently turn back and forth removing all …

Smooth 7.1 Power Folding Treadmill has a nice size treadbelt, 20 inches wide and 54 inches long (the belt size is the first thing I look at in treadmills, I don’t like tripping and hitting the base with my feet when the belt is too narrow or short). As …

At my recent trip to the Bath and Body Works clearance sale, I picked up a couple of items I missed the first time around. One was this wonderful hand soap. I have used Bath and Body Works hand soap pumps many times, and have loved every one …

This is one first-aid essentials that I always make sure that my family has in our medicine cabinet all the time. I tried other digital thermometer and so far this is the best I’ve found in the market. It is not only reliable when it comes to …

I have started using Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for the last 2 months, and I love it. I used a different brand before and wasn’t really happy with it. I usually wear contacts for more than 12 hours a day. With my last contacts, the lens …

I have always been in search of anything that could make my teeth whiter. We, Asians are believed to have a “yellower” teeth. I have been struggling to fight that for as long as I remember. I have tried most teeth whitening stuff of various brands. Some work good …

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 am a big believer in Aloe Vera. My grandmother always kept a live plant, and that plant always had a few obvious scars where pieces of its leaves had been pinched off for treating burns. As she cooked daily, she would often get small kitchen burns, and …

Recently, my boyfriend bought me a wonderful gift, a month of unlimited bikram yoga at Bikram Yoga Union Square, which is right next to my job. This is a very high quality place that usually costs a great deal of money per class, making the unlimited month seem like …

I’m really don’t like the discomfort associated with using rubbing alcohol to clean a wound or cut, because it stings bad, and I find that I waste a lot of liquid if I use hydrogen peroxide and pour that over a cut, so I wanted something that was ready-to-use …

I can’t help but be fascinated with the often outrageous claims of popular diet pills. With American obesity at epidemic proportions, and an estimated 46 billion dollars spent on diets and self-help books alone last year; it seems as if diet pill makers must become even more …

I’ve been using Summer’s Eve products for about 3 years now. I’m very satisfied with the results, especially the sensitive skin brand.
The sensitive brand is great for people with sensitive skin. It’s a soap free wash that doesn’t irritate skin. The product is tested by doctors and is completely …

Autumn is always the starting of the season of the year when a number of people fall sick. I was sick for 3 weeks in total. First , I had a fever, then a cold. As I do not like visiting doctors, I self-medicate myself with lots of fruit …

If you are overweight and you want to lose some pounds of your body weight it would be much better for you to understand that the process of the weight loss is the road without the end. One of the most profitable branches of the economy is the industry …

I have loved Crabtree and Evelyn products ever since I was introduced to them through a little gift store on the NJ shore which sold their lines. Since I have moved away from there, there are very few local stores that carry the full line of products, so when …

Norforms have been on the market for years, and surprisingly there have not been many other products that emulated them. I had never used the product until a year ago. I had remembered selling them when I worked in a drugstore in my youth. One particularly funny …

A few days back, due to severe cold symptoms, I had been experiencing nasal congestion and this made me highly uncomfortable. Since I wasn’t able to breathe properly through my nose, I tried breathing with my mouth which sometimes resulted in me snoring all through the night, thus posing …

I hate to admit it, but problem skin has been the bane of my existence since I hit puberty and began to experience breakouts at an early age as a result. I noticed that I had excessively oily skin, which paved the way for breakouts at every available opportunity. …

The Hygienitech mattress cleaning and sanitizing process cleaned and sanitized my mattress to rid it of dust mites and other allergen producing particles. I was not sleeping due to what seemed like allergies with coughing and sneezing during the night. I sometimes felt a tickling in my throat and …

Tienshi Nutrient High Calcium Powder Number One is my number one source of food supplement to get the daily calcium I needed in my body. We do know that once our body lack calcium, it will trigger hundreds of possible diseases and I don’t take that lightly because it …

When I want to take a complex supplement, Centrum is always my first option. Every time I use it, I feel that my body has more energy thanks to its formula based on a variety of minerals and vitamins. They have recently released a new product specially designed for men …

Lately I have been trying to sneak in a little strengthening in to my cardio workouts. Since toning bands aren’t always convenient, and a lot of weighted balls and props are distracting outdoors; I opted to try wrist weights on my usual trail.
Luckily the …

I had been experiencing tightness in my lower back that was causing me a great deal of pain so I tried the Batherapy Liquid Natural Mineral Bath for Aches and Pains and I have to say it surprisingly worked well.
Some of the things I like about this lavender …

Deodorant is pretty much a staple in most people’s daily rituals, and I liked trying various brands and their scents when a new one came out. There are so many to choose from these days, but there is one that I use almost daily because it remains my …

Ever since I cut my hair, I’ve been trying to avoid all types of hair products, because I was in fear of my hair being damaged again, and me losing everything I worked hard for, reason being why I cut it off. But lately as I’ve been running my …

I have combination skin that is sometimes difficult to manage. I like to use a hydrating mask at all times of the year, but it is sometimes hard to find the right one for summer, when my skin is oilier and often victim to mild adult acne breakouts.
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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 …

Before I started using Nature’s Blend Vitamin B Complex, I had some problems such as severe bruising when I bumped one of my limbs or severe fatigue.
I took this problem to my doctor, who was concerned about my bruising. He was not as concerned with the fatigue because some …

I purchased Colgate Optic Toothpaste because the commercials and claims were too good to pass up. I wanted to see for myself if the toothpaste could whiten my teeth in seven days, a claim made by Colgate on the packaging and in advertisements. For a little over three dollars, …

My partner is a huge fan of sandalwood. I have never been a big sandalwood user myself, although I don’t mind it in moderation if it is added to other fragrances. When I found this shower gel by ShiKai, I smelled it out of curiosity, and found that I actually …

This is a sticky patch that is placed on burns and scalds. The are like bandages for burns. One box contains 5 large patches.
Since I cook a lot, I keep these on hand for occasional burns caused by accidentally touching or rubbing against hot pans and dishes. It …

Taking care of my teeth and mouth is very important for me. When I had a few tooth problems, that’s when I came to realize that proper care of the teeth should be given attention. Of course, I make sure that I brush my teeth every morning, and in …

My partner and I have a massage addiction now. Since I found that regular gentle massages really help my fibromyalgia pain, and also that making my own massage lotions and oils was infinitely fun, we give each other massages very frequently. One day while I was having my back …

My work involved sitting in front of the PC for most of the day. Typing on the key board for the whole day not only exhausted me but also left my wrists painful and sometimes swollen. This seemed a rather unsolvable problem to me. It is at this time …

I have been trying out a few different facial masks and other products lately. Since it is getting to be warmer weather right now, my skin is a little oilier, and this will progress as the weeks roll by. Tea tree has long been a favorite ingredient of mine for …

I have to say that I’m pretty much prepared for any medical emergencies. I have several kinds of splints and braces and hot and cold packs and all kinds of medicine and first aid items. You would think, looking into my linen closet, that I’m prepared for the apocalypse …

I never had a problem with weight gain until I had my two children. Originally weighing 9 stone, I escalated to 16.5 stone, sometimes dropping down to 13 stone but not for long.
One slimming program I tried is Slimming World, it is based in the UK but I …

I had, a few months ago, tried the Bye Bye Blemish acne lotion, which was more like a grainy odd-to-apply sediment that you applied directly to the blemish, instead of as an all-over application, but it was a decent price, and so I wasn’t necessarily afraid to try another …

I recently purchased a few products from the Body Shop including this shower gel. My skin tends to be very dry, and the sales associate in the store recommended that I try this product since it is designed to be very moisturizing. After taking a whiff of …

I have had good experiences with the German brand, Kneipp. I have found that they make very high quality bath products, and also that they take bathing as a therapy very seriously. For this, I feel confident using their products for my own bath therapy, which I carry out …

I had been witnessing knee pain for last few weeks and though the pain would be healed sooner or later —“ the time it stayed it did cause a lot of discomfort. Although I tried heal the pain through pain relieving ointments and many other hot/ cold therapies- the …

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 …