Also referred to as chinese medicine balls, these small metal orbs are used for relaxation and hand exercise. You rotate them in your hands, and by doing so you can improve co-ordination, dexterity and strength. The majority of the many techniques are usually executed with two balls, but it …

I use bandages, sadly, on almost a daily basis. If not me, then it’s one of my teenage sons, or my husband who is always hurting himself at work. My biggest complaint about typical bandages, though, is that they don’t allow the cut a chance to breathe. Sure, you …

I recently found a cod oil supplement I really like and I know they are meant for children, but it is easy to take, gentle on my tummy and it does not have a nasty flavor at all. The supplement is the Nordic Naturals Children’s DHA Chewable Softgels. They …

The Neutrogena Wave’s Bye Bye Blemish Pad is my least favorite of the Wave pads. It is not effective at all when it comes to fighting blemishes. I see not difference when I use this pad than when I don’t and I use my normal face routine. Adding this …

Many women are struggling to lose weight. Some are not overweight but just want to have a model thin body. As a young girl, I experienced having the desire for a slimmer body. I’m not fat, not so skinny either. I want to really lose weight because of the …

I wear contact lenses at a daily basis. I have poor vision and require to use eye glasses, but I seldom use my glasses now because of the circular marks the frame leaves on my face. It makes my eyes look sunken, not to mention the thick …

If you had your choice of which produce to help you quit smoking, which one would you chose? I quit smoking 1 year and 1 month ago and I have never felt better. I tried the nicotine patches for about six months and could never quit smoking. …

Listerine Quick-Dissolve Whitening Strips are an alternative to more expensive white strips, as the Listerine brand costs less than half of brands such as Crest White Strips. I decided to try the Listerine brand mostly based on the price, and also the fact that the strips claimed …

A while back I had a tooth problem which was created when I was drinking a Corona bottle and tried to open the top with my teeth. I had seen others do it before and I did not have a bottle opener so I figured I would just do …

I was a bit confused when I saw the label on this conditioner. I thought perhaps it was an alternative to shampoo, because a product like that can be very useful for dryer hair types. As it turns out, this is in fact a conditioner, to be used on clean …

I had tried just about every toothpaste that said it could whiten teeth, and never had much results. I saw the comercials for the Crest Whitening Strips, and thought “Why not?”. These strips really do the job! After just one week of using these strips once …

Last month my husband and I broke down and bought a new bed. Our old Queen size bed was getting lumpy and uncomfortable to sleep in. As my husband has a bad knee, and I have digestive problems we decided an Orthopedic bed was the best way to go.
We …

I discovered this lotion after borrowing it. I was at a couples house who had a baby, and they used this on the baby’s sensitive skin. I needed some hand lotion so I asked to use it, and I was immediately impressed. My hands felt instantly soothed and …

I really just wanted a good facial wash that I could use on a daily basis, and not worry about my skin drying out excessively. I don’t have that many issues with blemishes and acne doesn’t occur for me usually at all. I get the occasional breakout that lasts …

When my son was first born everything was seeming to go down health wise. He was breathing quite loudly and my daughter and I came down with the worst colds ever. I tried to stay away from my son as much as possible, but it is really hard to …

If you are a first time user of this product, I would suggest planning when to take it. It would be best consumed when you have an empty stomach and at a time when you are really decided that you want to lose weight. Why? Simply because this product …

Part of my job entails that I handle a lot of money and come in contact with a lot of people, and so this means that my hands are constantly dirty no matter how many times that I might wash or sanitize them throughout the day. This tends to …

I have always been a solids kind of person when it comes to antiperspirants and deodorants. I would never buy a spray, but my husband took it upon himself to go out and purchase a spray deodorant. When he brought the Original Right Guard Aerosol Spray Deodorant, I was …

I will admit that Clinique is quite an expensive brand, but with that investment of money comes something that really works. I have used so many facial scrubs that have somewhat worked for me so it’s hard to really know what works and what doesn’t. There are thousands of …

After using a few of the wonderful bath soaks made by Aura Cacia, and especially loving the ones with eucalyptus, I decided these folks know what they are doing—“ so when I went to replace my eucalyptus essential oil, I was delighted to find that they sold their own version. …

My friend, for my 32nd birthday a couple years ago, decided to treat me to my very first pedicure. I was a little wierded out, admittedly, by having strangers touching my feet, and I’m very sensitive on my feet anyway, so I felt like I was constantly jerking my …

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 …

Bugslock is a mosquito repellent that is DEET-free and non-toxic. Having blood that mosquitoes seem to find appealing, I was willing to try the product and found that it worked quite well.
As I always want to maintain mark-free skin, I have been using various mosquito repellent products over the …

I have a problem with my feet cramping terribly due to fibromyalgia. The problem is at its worst in the winter when my feet get cold. I have had days when it is hard to even walk across a room without getting cramps in both feet that feel like you …

I have a variety of products and devices that I use to help relieve my back pain. I have had unexplained and undiagnosed back pain for over 15 years, and in that time, I have found certain things that hep it, and lots of things that don’t. …

I had initially heard of the Volumetric Diet Plan a few years ago but only just recently got my hands on it. For all points and purposes this plan is built around a very simple premise.
People the world over eat a certain amount of food …

I still remember trying my first Tae Bo workout years ago. I was huffing and puffing, but doing my best, and then I found out we were still only in the warm-up. Whoa Billy, you could have knocked me over with a feather.
The neighbors …

I bought a bottle of the Thompson C 1000 mg Supplement to help get some vitamin C into my daily diet, but I have to say I am very disappointed in this supplement. The reason I am disappointed is because the size of the tablets inside the supplement bottle …

I am always changing my mind about what I want to do with my hair. I needed something that would work with my fickle nature. I found a product that might possibly do the trick. It was a Conair product that is supposed to allow you to do five …

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 …

In every job I have had for the past twenty years I have worked at a computer all day and then when I get home I spend a bit more time at the computer on the internet. I also smoke cigarettes and so I frequently suffer with dry …

Having been disappointed with my previous blood glucose monitoring system, I am happy to have finally found a monitoring system that is just perfect for my needs. The One Touch Ultra Mini Blood Glucose Monitoring System is easy to set, Code, and obtain blood samples. Plus its …

I have become fascinated with natural products, not just because they are healthier for you and don’t contain all the harmful or questionable chemicals, but also because they have some of the most original and unique fragrance combinations I have ever seen.
This body wash was one that I …

Last summer I had gum surgery that left my teeth very sensitive to cold and hot for several weeks. I was using my regular Crest Pro-Namel plus Whitening toothpaste, but using it really made my teeth hurt, especially when I used my Sonicare toothbrush. After several days …

I have rough dry skin on my heels and feet if I do not actively keep on top of the situation with moisturizers and exfoliation. I am diabetic, which means I need to be especially careful of my feet with regards to health. I have tried a variety of …

I have become a fan of the Desert Essence brand from using their tea tree products and essential oils. I tried out this hand lotion in a natural food store, and found the scent very interesting, so I bought a tube to keep in the kitchen. The kitchen is one …

There is a product made by a doctor in Jackson, Tennessee called Dr. Miller’s Holy tea. I heard about it from a poster on an irritable bowel syndrome board where I frequented, looking for the latest advice and news on the condition. If you look up the name of …

Should someone ask me what my most hidden insecurity is, I guess my teeth could very well be a valid answer. Teeth whitening may be a costly privilege accessible only at a dentist’s chair. I hated my personal orthodontist’s forceful attempts at coaxing me to avail his …

The McDavid Jumper’s Knee Strap is for those with jumper’s knee or Osgood-Schlatter disease, but it does NOT work. I have jumper’s knee and all the strap does is apply pressure to the swollen area of my knee, but I don’t know how that’s supposed to help, because it …

Due to a painful cut in between my toes, I found it rather difficult to move around the house wearing my house slippers. Though everything seemed smooth and fine for the few days, by the time my cut had actually healed —“ I discovered that my already feet had …

I am not a huge fan of dieting pills and have only ever used them once before in my life, but after seeing so much about Alli I decided to give them a try as I was beginning a new workout program myself. In my own experience I …

I sometimes babysit for my neighbor who has a young boy. When she had to go out of town for two days for a business meeting, I kept her son at my house.
When she showed up with him, he was not feeling well and she thought he might …

I don’t have dandruff but happened to find Selsum Blue in the bathroom at my boyfriends house when I wanted to take a shower. That was the only shampoo that he had so I figured that was what I would have to use. I assume that he had dandruff …

I used Care One Dandruff Shampoo after spending the night at someone else’s house. I had forgotten to pack my own shampoo. I am not particularly fond of dandruff shampoos and definitely not a store brand. I didn’t have any choice though. I decided to give it a try …

The last time I went shopping for feminine products, I ended up trying something new. I have used Tampax products in the past, but have never tried this particular product. I was in my local Albertson’s grocery store, when I noticed that the Tampax Super Absorbency Tampons with Unique …

Softovac Powder is my favorite laxative. I have always detested the idea of using chemical laxatives because they are harsh on stomach. I have seen my grandfather suffering because of the prolong use of chemically formulated laxatives.
Softovac is different as it is entirely prepared with herbal formulation. It …

Kerasal Foot Creams are the best, most effective products you can get over the counter, complete with seal of approval from the American Podiatric Association, it works wonders. All of their products are great, but the best one is the …

The Southern Bell soap company is one of my favorite local vendors for natural handmade soaps. I have bought several of their soap bars from craft fairs where they had a table or booth. One favorite is Blossoms and Berries. This is an indescribably lovely blend of ripe …

This is my favorite multi-vitamin and I have taken it every day for at least 3 years. I love this product. New Chapter Organics: Every Woman’s One Daily is organic, vegetarian and is a complete vitamin without overdosing you any one nutrient. It provides 100% of …

I used feminine wash for everyday use especially when I am having my period. The purpose for using it is to stay fresh and clean. It is for girl’s or woman’s hygiene as well. The product that I always use is PH CARE 5. They do have different scent …