I fell in love with the foaming soaps made by companies like Bath and Body Works and Method. I saw this soap on the shelf and decided I would try the totally organic version too. This is an almond scented soap, so I thought, and I got into those after …

In september, of 2008, I had just been hirred at a new job working retail, and we had also bought our first home and were in the process of moving. It was my first day at work, but I had a few hours on my hands to help my …

I always keep plenty of lip balm on hand. I treat my lips all year round to keep them soft, especially in the winter when they have a tendency to get dried out from the weather and indoor heating. I have used a few of the Queen Helene products and …

I have always shaved using standard disposable razors. When my mom saw this product on a TV ad, she decided to get it for me as a gift. It is relatively inexpensive, and it came with a free manicure kit, which my mom kept for herself as I …

I became interested in DHEA when I heard that it was being used as a potential treatment for lupus. There has been some suspicion for years that I may have the disease, but no clear diagnosis was ever made. I did actually try an oral DHEA supplement once, …

I am a year-round allergy sufferer. I take medication everyday to try to keep my allergies under control. Along with the nasal allergy problem, I also suffer from eye allergies. My eyes get really red, hurt, burn, and really itch. I have never been able to get a doctor …

If you are interested in the Body for Life 12 week program, I tried it little over a year ago and came to a few conclusions. The Body for Life Program, much like many of the other diets and fitness plans that I have tried, falls into …

I found a great deal online—“ Uncommon Scents pure glycerin soaps were on sale for 2.99. I ordered several for myself, and one was this Juicy Peach fragrance. I love handmade, natural vegetable soaps. These are well made and beautifully scented and I have loved every one that …

I enjoy a nightly hot bath to help treat fibromyalgia symptoms and relax me so I can sleep better. I share this routine with every fibromyalgia patient I meet, because it has helped me more than any other kind of therapy in the world of medicine.
A bath night …

I am the type of person who sweats a lot especially on my hands, my feet and underarms. When it comes to my feet, I always use Milcu Underarm and Foot Deodorant Powder. I rub an ample amount of powder on my feet, then I wear my socks or …

In an attempt to get my teeth whiter, I decided to try Aqua Fresh White Trays to see if that would help at all. I am a smoker and keeping my teeth as white as possible is sometimes very difficult. The white trays cost $31.97 and you get a …

Before I decided to try whitening strips, I was attempting to whiten my teeth with toothpastes. This toothpaste was one that I did try, but I was not impressed at all with the so called “results”. I spent three months using this toothpaste hoping that my teeth would start …

I live in a nice area where there is a lot of hiking options to explore. Red Rock just outside of Vegas is one of my favorite places to visit on a regular basis. It’s a bit of a drive, but it’s so beautiful and I like to take …

Have you tried Inhalation Beads? Well if this sounds strange to you then I will not be surprised because I myself did not know about this Inhalation Beads until I read this item from Housekeeping Magazine. I thought it was just for decorative purposes but as I researched and …

Backache and muscle pain gives me a hard time to sleep. Being tired at work and doing the house hold chores gives me this body ache. I usually experienced a body pain in the morning when I woke up. But since I found out this Extra strength Efficasent oil, …

I have naturally curly African American hair that has a tendency to be extremely dry. I have tried various moisturizers, conditioners, and gels in the past hoping that they would help to combat the lack of moisture in my hair while also helping to enhance the natural texture …

I went through a phase that I was purchasing a lot of exercise equipment for my home gym. I wanted to get equipment that would best help in my quest to build muscle and lose weight at the same time. I found the Everlast Chin-up/Sit-up Bar at Walmart. I thought …

I tend to sleep in the day more than I should, due to fatigue from fibromyalgia. I have been using standard sleep eye masks for years, and they do pretty much solve the light problem, but the noise problem is another story. Ear plugs help, and I have used them, …

I am in my mid-thirties so I have been shaving my legs every day for a long time. I usually use disposable razors, and I have a certain brand that I stick with, unless I see another brand on sale. Sometimes I see a commercial for a …

Now, I haven’t used this product myself, but my sister did, and I have to share her story, so everyone is aware of the risks of using this product.
My sister has always been relatively thin. She’s actually only recently begun experiencing any kind of weight gain, though she’s …

This nail treatment or growth aid is expensive in my opinion, but my desire for long and healthy nails ultimately led me to purchase it. Although I tend to be skeptical about a lot of growth aid products, I do know that it is possible to increase the …

My cuticles on my toenails were looking real bad. I had not done a pedicure in ages, couldn’t afford to. Not in these tough times. I tried several ways to make them look better such as baby oil, soaking in warm water, nothing worked. I saw …

The last time that I purchased a Neutrogena product, it didn’t do anything to and for my skin, and I was really disappointed. So this time around when I purchased this product, I made sure that I knew the specifications of the product, and I made sure it had …

I’m in my kitchen a lot because I really enjoy the art of cooking and finding it very relaxing but just because I’m pretty proficient in the kitchen doesn’t mean I don’t still end up with some burns on occasion from grabbing a pot that was too hot to …

I am always on the go so I needed to keep up with my work without missing any meal. I do have a bad experience on skipping meals so I see to it that I will be fit and healthy even if I am busy at my work. I …

I first bought one of these tools when I was suffering a very painful lower back injury. It was nearly impossible for me to bend over and pick things up off the floor. When I saw this, I thought it was the perfect solution. The Gopher is a long …

For the past few months, I have been trying to find a product that will help to improve the condition of my skin. Not only does my skin have a tendency to be very dry, but it also have been prone to severe breakouts lately. Additionally, I …

When I was having some serious hip and lower back pain, I was sent to physical therapy. One of the things used for me there was a TENS unit. (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Although it felt a bit strange at first, having sticky electrode pads on my back, then getting “zapped” …

I have combination skin that is oily in the summer and dry in winter. When I developed a little acne problem due to some sun block I was using, I started treating it with a salicylic acid treatment, but found that it just irritated my skin and ultimately made …

Recently my allergies have been so bad. I get sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, wheezing and sometimes hives. However, I do not like to take drugstore medicines to relieve these allergy symptoms. I personally like to take homeopathic medicine and one of my favorites to treat allergy symptoms with is …

I am a victim of extremely sensitive teeth. The water tool they use at the hygienist is not supposed to irritate teeth but even that made my teeth feel like I was biting into a really cold piece of ice cream. It wasn’t cavities, just overly sensitive …

I really love the Neosporin product on the whole so when I was doing some shopping at Sam’s Club recently, I saw this Neosporin - For the Home & On the Go Package and purchased it. Neosporin isn’t inexpensive and the club price for getting this package was …

It was my mom who persuaded me to buy a box of Imedeen Time Perfection tablets and really the last person among others, who coaxed me to try it. The prime benefit of Imedeen’s time perfection capsule is younger-looking skin. Thus it is only fitting to annoint …

Stretch marks are definitely alarming at my age. I began having stretch marks when I lost a great deal of weight. I may have reduced my size to a slender figure, but a few parts of my body retained the flabs. I didn’t have a toned …

I bought Multi-Purpose Gel Pack from Avon just last month. I was interested in it while browsing over Avon’s brochure. It mentioned in the brochure that this product is good to relieve sore muscles, menstrual cramps or even toothache for warm pack. For cool pack, it is used to …

Have you ever heard of Meizitang capsules? It is a kind of herbal slimming capsules. People consume it because they want to lose some of their weight. This product is coming from China. Most people think that the real Meizitang capsules from China can help you to reduce your …

My partner and I give each other massages often. I suffer from fibromyalgia, and these massages are very beneficial for me and help with my muscle symptoms like pain and spasms. I use a variety of massage products like oils and lotions. Some are medicinal, and some are just enjoyable. …

The last electric shaver I’ve been using just got terrible after awhile, I just couldn’t stand it anymore. I don’t know if its the blade that got dull or what, but I was just getting frustrated with the results I was getting. Every time I used it, I would …

Not only does the body skin dry up during the cold season but so do the lips. Like everyone else, I get the problem of dry, chapped lips which often crack and bleed when left untreated or unmoisturized. Although wearing cosmetic lipsticks
can ameliorate the condition, there is no substitute …

The last time my doctor and I discussed my cholesterol, it was a battle of will. I will NOT take statins. I had a very bad experience with them, and I absolutely will not ever take them again, no matter what brand or type. I would rather take my …

The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

Brushing our teeth everyday is very important most especially after eating and before going to sleep. I am very particular with comes to type of tooth brush to used, I want with a soft bristle and with easy to grip handle. And of course when it comes to toothpaste …

I bought a Sonicare Elite Toothbrush four years ago because I was afraid that if I don’t I will eventually lost most of my teeth before I die of old age. We lost our dental insurance when my husband retired and without it we could no longer afford …

I love using bath bombs. They are my favorite winter bath product, because of the amazing oils and butters used in them that soften the winter dry skin. I take a hot bath every night to treat my fibromyalgia symptoms, and this can cause my skin to become even drier. …

As someone who has been a runner and avid fitness participant most of my life, I have seen many fads come and go that claim to burn fat, or give you thighs or abs of steel, or other lofty promises. From personal experience and years of attending fitness classes and …

So, summer is around the corner and I would like to share a few reviews on the sunscreens that I have been using over the years. One particular sunscreen that I am a little bit fond of is the Neutrogena Baby Sunscreen, made specifically for the face. I love …

Although anti inflammatory drugs never helped me much with the nerve pain and fibromyalgia I suffer chronically, they do come in handy for menstrual cramps and stress headaches.
I try to always keep Motrin or Advil on hand for these times. Since name brands are expensive I have …

Recently I had to attend one of my cousins wedding with involved late night sleeping and a hectic schedule for the whole day. Though I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the time spend there, the results of leading a carefree and undisciplined routine slowly started showing when I returned …

I know Dove makes the best facial and body soaps out there, but I wasn’t so sure about their shampoos. I saw a commercial for the Dove Go Fresh Shampoo and it really caught my eye, so I said hey! that product looks pretty interesting maybe I should buy …