My mother-in-law gave me her old treadmill a while back, and it was an awful beast of a machine, where the belt would stick while you’re walking on it and you’d just about kill yourself. Plus, it was heavy as all get-out and was almost impossible to lug from …

The Pilates Reformer model is a high-end excercise machine, but I found the footbar to be too stiff for prolonged use over one hour per day. The sample videos show the users in bare feet, and this was an impossiblity for me on the second day.
The problem with the …

I have had fibromyalgia-type symptoms since I was seventeen. I am now forty. It is extremely difficult for a doctor to arrive at a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and there has been much debate over the true identity of my illness over the years.
Since nothing the doctors ever gave me …

I have used many Aveeno products over the years and I really like them. Although this is not a 100% natural formulation, and it does contain detergents and artificial fragrances and ingredients, it is a very consistent brand for gentleness and quality. Probably the most natural thing about the product …

I bought this shower wash 3 in 1 product when a local cosmetics store was having a special promotion on Philosophy products. I have used several of their scents, and while I find their prices a bit high for the quality and size, I will admit that they know what …

I bought Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor for a price of $63 from Amazon because I used to suffer from high blood pressure, and because I did not have one at home. It had the best price online and so I bought it. When it arrived at our …

I’ve said before that I’m always eager to find something that will massage my body simply but soothingly. One of the products I’ve purchased was the Homedics Lady Bug Personal Massager, Designer Series. Specifically, the model I have is PM-8.
I actually really love this little Lady Bug. …

I have fibromyalgia, and I like to use various essential oils in bath preparations, massage blends, and general aroma therapy uses. Now Foods has been a company I have purchased many essential oils from. The price is great and the quality is generally very reliable. Since I started using …

For us, buying and using condoms is not a frustrating adventure any more, thank God. Of course, only after we went through daunting and confusing experience of testing and checking among copious variety of condoms attainable. We rather skip bitter memories of motley occurrences from dulled sensation and broken …

I have been a user of E-Cigarettes for about a year. After having problems with other E-Cig companies, I was really looking for another E-Cigarette so I can continue my absence from tobacco. One day I found the Cig2O E-Cig for sale at a local smoke store. The package …

The pain in my knees had always been a on and off affair. Bending them for a long time especially when I was kneeling or sitting on the floor with my knees bended- was enough to give rise to a severe knee pain. The pain would sometimes be so …

As a general rule, I am very careful at the type of medication I will take, and do my best to limit it to over the counter remedies. Whenever possible, I prefer the more natural health alternatives to other types of remedies.
I stumbled across Silver Biotics by American …

The Braun Oral B Vitality from Amazon.com sells for 11.98 plus shipping.Since I had a number of Amazon certificates to use, my cost was actually zero for this item. I think was an excellent price for this considering that it is an electric toothbrush. It is not often you …

After a grueling month doing Jillian Michael’s 30-Day Shred, I decided to take advantage of the momentum by moving forward with her Ripped in 30 DVD.
The workout DVD includes 4 levels, one level for each week. On average, the exercises last about 30 to 35 minutes inclusive of …

I am insecure with the cellulite in my tummy area. These are stubborn fats. I don’t want to do invasive procedures which costs like one Iphone already. I asked my fitness instructor in the gym on how to get rid of it. Of course, conventionally, he offered me a …

I have been using different kinds of soaps all my life, and only a few of them stand out. Actually, Cetaphil is among those soaps which I like to use. This is a well-known soap which is actually what I have been using for a long time. Why? First, …

I like to take good care of my teeth, and I have therefore always used electric toothbrushes for as long as I can remember. I usually break them rather
easily, so I usually look for a decent one that is well made and won’t break easily. To this day, there …

My son had been catching cold very often for around two years now. Whenever the winter season arrives, we all in the family are concerned about him. We even restrict him from consuming even cool food objects, and tell him to go out all covered, during winters.
But is this …

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 …

The tesco bubble spa is a wonderful device. I am a huge fan of it. I am not often one to speak out in favor of these kind of self indulgent devices, but I have found that after a hard day on my feet all day, I have to …

I am so happy with my purchase of Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid 300mg supplement, I take two doses every day! I was at my parents’ house during my Winter vacation, and while I was checking out my mother’s medicine cabinet, I noticed that she had so many new …

This tea was recommended to me by an employee at the natural foods store where I often shop. I was looking for something to help with edema that I got monthly, and I had tried several other products that either didn’t work well enough, or had side effects, usually an …

My father had stroke, and it is necessary to have his blood pressure monitored closely. Since all of us are working, nobody can really take charge to measure his pressure. We always had to call our neighbor who is a nurse to check it. We’ve done this for about …

I live in central/southeast Texas and mosquitoes thrive here, so while summertime means barbeques and fun by the pool it also means lots and lots of bug bites. So skin repellent is a must especially in late afternoon and night. I ventured to the grocery store before my boyfriend’s …

Certain times of the year here in the hot and dry Nevada climate, I run into problems with oily skin. I have a combination skin to begin with, and you’d think the dry air here would really nip an oily problem in the bud, but there are still certain …

Ausonia Excel sanitary towels come in different levels of absorption, but the ones I’m going to talk about are the normal absorption ones. I use these ones as I don’t have a lot of menstrual flow, but it’s not a small quantity either.
This product says to use a technology …

When I had a bad hacking cough due to a chest infection, my neighbor offered some of this to me. Her son has chronic respiratory issues, and also has sensitivities to many drugs so she relies on a lot of natural products to take care of him. This syrup contains …

I decided that I wanted to fragrance a body wash with green tea to give as gifts and for my own personal use. I already had a couple of different fragrance oils that would do the trick, and as I mixed them into a clear soap base with some light …

Having enjoyed Kathy Smith’s Getting Better All the Time diet and fitness book, I jumped at the chance to try her Tummy Trimmers workout DVD, after I saw it at TJ Maxx the other day.
Besides the fact that Smith has been a featured …

This is a ball that you use to use to exercise with. It is suppose to help with balance and strength. It’s good to use for sit ups or crunches. There are quite a few different exercises that you can do with it actually. Most of the time when …

Chap Ice Medicated Balm is a pretty good product overall. I ran out of my usual chap stick, so my mom gave me one of hers, since she had bought a package of two. My lips get extremely chapped during the winter, at least they have been lately, so …

When I was a child and I have colds and cough, my mother would always put Vicks Vapor Rub on my chest and back and massage them gently, and I will immediately feel better because Vicks Vapor Rub’s warmth, together with my mother’s touch brought relief and comfort to …

Hudson’s Eumenthol Jujubes Herbal pastille is too strong for my taste. The first time I tried it, I nearly sneezed my life out!
I suffered from a bad cold, and a colleague offered me Hudson’s Eumenthol Jujubes Herbal pastille. I took just one, chewed for a few seconds, …

My son developed a really bad diaper rash. It was really red and when he walked, he tried to walk with his legs apart to avoid them from rubbing together. I always used Desitin before and it really worked well to clear up diaper rashes quickly. …

The Zip cal is the name of the calcium supplements, which was prescribed by my doctor twice. Once when I was pregnant I was prescribed by my doctor to take the Zip cal calcium supplements to have a healthy baby and for the second time when I had …

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 …

This is a medicated shampoo for dandruff, Psoriasis, and Seborrheic Dermatitis, but just because it’s medicated doesn’t mean that it can’t be found on the shelves at drug stores like Walgreens, I wish though I hadn’t found it at Walgreens, even though it was on sale eight dollars. I …

My nails are in bad shape. I’m not one to go get a pedicure every month, or even every year, but I started to contemplate when I noticed that my toe nails were turning colors. During the summer months at work, we’re allowed to wear sandals, which was a …

Emergen-C Vitamin C Fizzy Drink Mix is an awesome way to get a day’s dose of Vitamin C. A coworker who is also a good friend recommended this to me. We were at work, and during a break, she took this little packet out of her pocket and began …

As a wearer of contact lenses I have had my ups and downs with different types of lenses and glasses. That is until I started using Focus Dailies - One Day Contact Lenses.
The tagline says “All Day Comfort” and it’s true.
Glasses didn’t work for me as I didn’t …

I’ve never was a flosser and so when my wife brought home thi slittle WaterPik Ultra Water Flosser I looked at her like she was crazy. There was no way that I was going to use something that I had no idea about. And plus I never flossed …

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 …

I was unemployed, raising my kids, for about seven years before I finally decided, because they were old enough to stay home by themselves for a couple hours here and there, that it was time for me to head back to the work place. Now, the most I ever …

I found a great product in CVS that I will definitely be using when I travel. CVS store brand makes a package of four mini portable toothbrushes with a built in floss pick on the opposite end.
This is the ultimate in convenience for traveling! There is one …

I started taking Evening Primrose Oil some few years back when my doctor advised me to start taking this supplement if I want to grow gracefully. Well who would not want to grow old gracefully? My OB-Gyne told me to look for good brands in health stores and I …

A lot of different skin care products used to treat acne and blemishes don’t always work real well on my skin. I have sensitive skin and I have to be careful about the kind of products I use and usually benzoyl peroxide is one of the things I can’t …

I don’t wear high heels very often, but when I do they always kill my feet just within a matter of minutes. I literally can’t even go a half an hour in a pair of heels without beginning to limp. I have to wear insoles in my regular tennis …

My son is 14 years old, and a very active teen-ager. He had a bad case of itchy scalp and dandruff. This problem had caused him to be conscious about his dandruff showing and scratching his head in the presence of other people. I became concerned myself, because apart …

I have been a user of Pro Activ for several years now. My need for it has lessened in recent years and therefore I have branched out from the original acne cleanser formula to other products from the Pro Activ catalogue. Although these products are definitely more pricey …

I became a fan of slippery elm lozenges years ago, when I tried the famous Thayer’s brand. The slippery elm tree has an inner bark, that when made into a lozenge form, coats and soothes the throat, giving relief to a wide range of problems caused by dry throat, colds, …