After being seriously unimpressed with the Bally Pilates Twist Board, I really hesitated purchasing the Bally Tri-level Balance Board.
The one thing that changed my mind though was seeing the Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper using a similar one to explain how it helps engage the core …

When I was looking for a wipe that I could take with me in my purse for when I changed feminine hygiene products on my menstrual period, I came across these at a Walgreen’s store. I liked the idea that they were natural and organic and did not have …

I was looking for an organic body powder to help relieve my itchy skin and can across the Avalon Baby Silky Cornstarch Baby Powder. Now I know it said it was for babies, but I went ahead and got it anyways and have been using it ever since. I …

Year after year I watched my sister’s hair grow down her back because she takes orally Biotin Dietary Supplement.
When my sister’s ponytail measured twelve to fifteen inches or more, she would put a rubber band at the nape of her neck, then plat her hair, rubber band the end …

When I ran out of moleskin and needed something to cushion the rough spots on a new pair of sandals, I gave this product a try. Rather than having to cut and re-cut from a sheet of moleskin, this soft foam product comes out in strips, and you press a …

My partner’s feet were hurting from prolonged standing so she picked up a tube of the Gold Bond Foot Pain cream. Had I been asked first, I could have explained that it was really no different than the scores of menthol based pain relief rubs and gels we already …

I recently got this homedics massager as one of my Christmas presents to me by my husband; as far as I know my husband told me that he got it for less than 10 GBP from John Lewis store. According to the instruction it is an invigorating portable …

It’s that time of year again, it’s cold outside and, because we are constantly running our furnace, it gets dry indoors. As a result, both of our kids wake up stuffed up or, in worst case scenarios, can’t sleep at all.
We normally try to remedy this by running humidifiers …

Apparently when you brush your teeth too soon after eating sugary or acidic foods, you’re facilitating acid erosion, or wearing down the enamel on your teeth. I always brush my teeth immediately after eating, so I guess when I brushed immediately after having soda or citrus fruit I …

I sometimes think I like the idea of a detox and cleanse kind of product. It always sounds appealing, especially if it is after a holiday and I have been eating like a maniac, and not always the healthiest of foods. I always need to lose extra weight, and being …

I tried this Biguerlai back then when I badly wanted to lose weight, and because of its advertising, I was encouraged to try it out because it says it can lose weight and it specializes in flattening the tummy.
It’s available in drugstores and in supermarket. It can be easily …

I love the smell of fresh orange and citrus blossoms in spring, and although there are many orange blossom scents out there, they are often perfumey and heavy and just too sweet. When I smelled this in a store, I fell in love with it immediately. It smells like a …

When I purchased my latest workout at Wal-Mart last week, not only did I find a fun new kickboxing inspired DVD, but I also found out that it contained many handy features.
For starters, this workout contains five 10 minute segments that allow for different …

A diabetic friend of mine took a day trip with me to a neighboring city. Before we decided to go, we had talked about meal times, and agreed to try and wait until we got there because we wanted to try out a special restaurant. The problem was that we …

I take a bath nightly to help ease the aches and pains of fibromyalgia, or sometimes just to relax. Other times, I might have a specific reason to bathing—“ like feeling sick from a cold or flu. Like with the fibromyalgia pain, the hot water can help to soothe body …

I am a huge fan of Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds, and Walk Diet in-home walk exercise programs. So much so, that when I heard she released the Eat Smart, Walk Strong: The Secrets to Effortless Weight Loss diet; I jumped at the chance to check …

For quite a few days, I had been experiencing a terrible knee pain that was making difficult for me to walk comfortably. Though I did seem to get some temporary relief after applying a pain relief ointment and used hot therapy on the affected area-the pain wasn’t showing any …

When my neighbor found a great deal on Kirkland brand of Allerclear, which is a store label for loratadine, also known as the brand name Claritin, she shared a few with me. I had taken Claritin in the past when a doctor gave me a sample. I have seasonal pollen …

This shampoo had a particular draw for me, because I am lazy, and flat ironing my hair seems to take forever. Of course there is the heat damage associated with it also, but the real issue is—“ I am lazy! I heard someone claim this was a miracle shampoo …

I feel that it is of importance to pump my body with vitamins. I don’t always eat the healthiest foods and like to supplement my body with vitamins so that I can stay healthy. I have always felt that vitamin c was essential, especially because I get sick so …

I bought the Nadinola Extra Strength Fade Cream at my local beauty supply store in New York City for about $6.00. I read a lot of reviews about it so I decided to try it out myself. I read the ingredients and it had 3% Hydroquinone and 2% Octisalate. …

I am a fan of vitamin C and I have been taking vitamin C as a child. I however stumbled upon sodium ascorbate another form of Vitamin C more three times more potent than the latter, I have found this product online and bought a bottle of it to …

If you are looking to get in shape and are thinking of buying some type of exercise equipment then Tony Little’s Gazelle Edge Trainer is something that you should definitely consider. I love using the Gazelle Edge. It is a very effective way to help you get in …

There came a time when I noticed some strange irregularities showing in the quality of my skin. My skin terribly felt rough and dry. What’s more embarrassing were the list of skin problems I was facing then, occasional acne flare ups, an itchy scalp and very weird …

The Nashoba valley fitness center is a far cry from actually being a fitness center. This is yet another gym that should not be considered gym. The Nashoba valley health fitness center should not be allowed to use the title fitness center in their business name at all!
Nashoba valley …

I have had days when I felt like I could just sit down and cry because I was just so tired. Fibromyalgia will do that. I don’t like energy drinks that are full of caffeine. I drink enough of that in tea anyway, and they tend to make my …

In my quest to lose weight I’ve tried nearly every type of diet drug there is and ended up picking Stacker 2 primarily because I’m a NASCAR fan. That sounds a little odd, but it’s true. The company once sponsored a NASCAR team and after seeing hundreds of different …

Due to recent issues with my teeth, I became a frequent and consistent user of floss. Obviously this is part of your hygiene that you should not be lax about, but flossing is both cumbersome and annoying at times. Up until now I have been using our standard roll …

For those of you aiming to develop your own home gyms on a budget the Reebok Fusion Cross Trainer may be on your list of cardio equipment. Basically, the cross trainer looks like a scaled down version of those industrial-like cross trainers that you find in most high-tech …

My teeth are pale yellow and look very ugly, I tried all kind of toothpastes and even consulted a dentist regarding my pale teethes but nothing of the helps. The doctor told me to clean my teeth artificially in his clinic but even that didn’t help and it remained …

I am missing two toes due to an unfortunate lawnmower accident when I was four years old. My entire left foot big toe is missing, as well as a good portion of the next adjacent toe. And much of the girth of my left foot is gone. …

Okay, my story may not seem like it has anything to do with exercise and health equipment, but I promise you it relates. I’ve recently developed an interest in archery. My husband and I joined a renaissance re-enactment group that encourages the practice of archery with “period style” long …

I have a sleep disorder and normally take amitriptyline every night to get to sleep. Without it, I have a very difficult time sleeping, which is what led to my diagnosis of fibromyalgia, since my lack of sleep is tied in with my muscle symptoms. Once when I was traveling, …

I think every household should have a bottle of TCP Liquid Antiseptic which has a multitude of uses and I cannot really think of a strong enough equivalent. Since I was a kid, this is the first thing I have reached for (or my mum reached for) to …

Because I live a very active lifestyle, I know the importance of wearing sunscreen and other skin protectors. Lately it has been extremely hot where I live and I ended up becoming very sun burned after a recent fishing trip despite the fact that I was wearing sunscreen. …

The health of my skin has become a very important issue to me over the years. During my youth, and all those horrible junior high school years of embarassment, I had a serious skin problem that would often have me hiding behind a layer of hair or a thick …

Although the price was a little high for an eight ounce bottle, this product claimed it was concentrated, so I gave it the benefit of a doubt for longevity and bought one. I like Pangea Organics. They have some very interesting combinations of scents, and very therapeutic, natural products. …

If you are on the search for that perfect Shampoo and you have colored hair, try the Avon Advance Techniques Color Protection Shampoo. I have been using this shampoo for some time now and I love it! I have been looking for the perfect shampoo for some time now, …

I tried Alli Diet Pill and my opinion is definately a negative one. I don’t like it because it simply did not work. I did not loose a single pound after paying fifty dollars for a bottle of it. And it upsets me to know that I basically threw …

I have a sensitivity to strong mint flavors in oral care products, so I often use kid’s brands for their softer, gentler flavors. And I admit, it’s kind of fun too. I’ve used just about every flavor of kid’s toothpaste—“ which is usually a bubble gum or fruit …

When we bought a Treadmill, we were all so excited. We find this a very good addition in our exercise room. I and my husband are fitness buff so when we made our new house, we made sure there will be a convenient place where we could exercise anytime …

Most of the girls are experiencing problems during menstruation, and that is what we called dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea according to my research is a medical condition characterized by severe uterine pain during menstruation.
I myself experience this during my menstruation, it is indeed painful and is the number problem for me. …

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 was struggling with insomnia and anxiety and in need of an herbal tea to help calm me down so I picked up a soothing herbal tea from my local herbal shop known as Summer Brook Herbals called Simply Soothing Organic Loose Leaf Tea. I have to say after …

Today, I had my daughter at Phoenix Children’s Specialty and Urgent Care located in Mesa, Arizona for a comprehensive hearing test. We met with Dr. Debra and an ASU student who is working on becoming an audiologist himself. He was sitting in on the hearing tests today as part …

Prior to purchasing this product, I had never heard about it. I have a friend who is a makeup consultant at a large department store who is always raving about various products. About three weeks ago, I started to notice a few dark spots on my face …

I’ve always been anxious to use tampons, ever since I was a teenager. My mom didn’t really allow it, so I had to wait until I was an adult to actually start using tampons. I was looking to use something different, because I hated the mess that sanitary napkins …

I’d like to say that even in my thirties I’ve got control of any wrinkling issues. I’ve always taken care of my skin, taken preventative measures. After all, my mother raised me right and taught me the importance of good skin care. And, for the most part, I was …

I like to use Equate Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse daily before brushing my teeth with my preferred brand of tooth paste. I noticed that the older I was getting, the more my teeth were having a look of discoloration and dullness. It could be because I drink coffee …

I’ve been using this Redoxon Vitamin C Effervescent since long time ago. I don’t really remember how long it is. But I guess it’s almost ten years since I took my Redoxon Vitamin tablet.
I know that we can get vitamin C from the food that we eat every day. …