I sometimes babysit a young man whose mother leaves town a lot for business. This poor little guy gets more colds and sinus infections than I have ever seen. About half the time I babysit him, he is sick. His mother is very good about bringing all the …

Anytime Fitness in Belchertown MA is a cool gym to go to. It is real small compared to other gyms but there are two floors. The top floor is where the cardio equipment is and the bottom floor is divided into two rooms where one room is machine weights …

I enjoy a visit to Holland and Barrett, they stock a bounty of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements. This major retailer seeks to educate and advise, offering the most advanced nutritional formulas that science has to offer.
Holland and Barrett’s scientists use the finest of wholesome ingredients that are sourced …

Ever since I got to watched a body building competition in television some years back I just got hooked on developing a great looking body. I even bought Arnold’s paperback book on body building, read and learned to do the exercises for a particular body part. I signed up …

I would say that this is a very good product for those wanting to keep their hair dandruff free without getting really dry. I have used this for several years and I must admit I do try other anti dandruff products in the markets but I would say …

If you spend a lot of time using damaging heat appliances such as frequent blow-dryers, and straightening irons, you may want to try a product I just purchased at a local Sally’s Beauty store. The Silk Elements Megasilk Olive Heat Protection Spray not only leaves your hair …

I’ll admit it. Having suffered from weight problems almost my entire life, I’m a total sucker for those lose-weight-quick pills. I’ve definitely tried my fair share of them over the years, and usually it’s with little to no results. But does that stop me from trying more? Of course …

I am sensitive to the strong mint flavors in most adult toothpastes on the market. They burn my mouth and cause me to hurry through brushing my teeth, which is not really optimal for my oral health. To fix the problem, I use either kid’s toothpastes, which have milder …

A few weeks ago, I went to the store and got some TheraSoak Epsom Salt. I have always used epsom salt in the past because I had always been told that it really does wonder for sore muscles and cramps. And during that time I was a runner and so …

When we began to notice that our tap water was developing an odd smell, we found out that it was because of the chlorine content. I found it quite unpleasant, and started using bottled water exclusively. I could also smell it when I ran a bath. I take a nightly …

“Getting Started With A Fitness Experience”, a video by Arnie Fonseca, MS, CSCS (Certified Exercise Physiologist and Older Adult Exercise Specialist) is a very valuable video for seniors who want to build their strength in order to improve their health and independence. Although it is designed for mature adults …

I have tried alot of the multivitamins you can buy at walmart or walgreens and i dont really notice a difference, i assume im getting the vitamins i need but as a whole i feel the same which doesnt give me much motivation to …

I have always dreaded my time of the month with a passion. I’m sure most women do, but I hate everything about it. I hate the leaky feeling, the wetness, the cramps and the messiness of it all. I figured out that tampons are much less messy than sanitary …

I have very long thick hair (thanks mom and dad!), and so to keep it as healthy as possible, I have to use conditioner or it will just end up as tangled as a horse roaming freely on the range. But as many out there know, constant buying of conditioner …

I decided to try this toothpaste after some reading about how salt can help to heal the gums. This is a product with no fluoride or sodium lauryl sulfate like most commercial brands. It is all natural and comes from a company that is trustworthy.
I have tried many …

Essential oils are often thought of as the airy fairy natural treatment used only by hippies. I was one of those thinkers until I came across Essential Nature (AKA Pure and Potent WOW) at a spring craft sale one year. I got talking to the owner Jeff …

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 …

I first used this shampoo and conditioner when I returned home from college and took a shower in my mother’s bathroom. She had a few different brands of shampoo and conditioner. I had never heard of HerStyler before so I decided I would try it out. The first thing …

I have to admit that, over the years, I’ve become addicted to fitness products that say you’ll see immediate results and how perfect they are, and easy to store and easily accessible and even easier to use. I’ve struggled with my weight all my life, and a few years …

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 …

It is easy to be fat but never easy to be slim because you have to work for it.Eating is the most serious problem why we get so fat easily.It is good to eat when you know the right food to eat but this is not really followed because …

I am not a big fan of thongs. I have never found them to be comfortable, and generally I would not wear them on a day when I thought I might be having my period. However, since I was given some as a gift, and it seemed like the logical …

When I switched over to using mostly sulfate free shampoos, I also wanted to use natural conditioners. Since Now Foods is a brand I have a lot of experience with, I decided to try one of theirs. The scent of berries sounded appealing, and the ingredients looked great—“ plus I …

I used to love taking vitamins when I was a kid, and my mother would always track down the newest ones, chewable, gummies, anything she thought would appeal to me and get me to take them. Little did she know, it wouldn’t have taken a whole lot because I …

I have fibromyalgia, and have used just about every muscle rub product on the market, from mainstream to natural and alternative, and I have even made a few of my own.
This one by Aloe Life is one that I tried awhile back, after having some good experiences with …

I used to see a lot of commercials for air freshing products that plug into the walls and basically don’t have much of a scent to them but still manage to clean the air. I don’t smoke myself but for the longest time I was allowing my smoking friends …

I’ve officially assigned this item as my office sanitizer, together with the usual amount of things I stuff inside my bag in and out of work. I carry plenty of disposable rubbish, but this Skin Protec hand sanitizer disguises itself more like a fashion accessory that you can …

I became a fan of camphor when my grandmother introduced me to her camphor oil once when I was having spells of feeling faint. It worked really well to stop the woozy feeling, and I love the smell of it. Since then I have learned of other uses for …

I like Alba Botanica’s products, and also their commitment to cruelty free production and suppliers. I once had bought a tube of their mango shave cream, which is similar to this one, and I liked it. I loved being able to shave without having to use soap or a fluffy …

Beauty Without Cruelty is a company that takes its cruelty free policies the extra mile. Being a lover of animals, this means a lot to me and I am impressed with their policies. Not only do they not use animal derived ingredients or test on animals, they also refuse to …

I wear contact lenses for as long as I can remember. This means wearing them for at least 8 hours in a day. When my eyes give up, I just resort to putting on my prescription glasses to get some relief in the eyes. However, during the times I …

My teeth feel clean, my breath makes me feel fresh and confident, and my sensitive teeth don’t feel like they’ve been striped raw by overbearing toothpaste cleansers. I’ve tried many combinations of toothpaste, pre-mouth rinses, post-mouth rinses and extra sensitive solutions and gels. Nothing has worked as …

On my never ending quest to find the perfect soap, I happened upon Lever 2000 Original Refreshing Bars. I had heard good things about this soap, just like all the others. I decided to give it a try to see what all the fuss was about and to see …

One of the herbal supplements my herbalist recommended me to use daily to help prevent asthma attacks and other respiratory problems was ChlorOxygen from Herbs Ect. So far, I have been using it for about 2 months now and I have noticed I have less asthma attacks and less …

I know for a fact, that many people believe they will get HIV, if they have someone in the home with HIV. I want to make it perfectly clear to all, that this is not true. My adult son lives with my husband and myself, and we are perfectly …

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 …

I do not normally use a douche, unless there is a medical reason to do so. I have heard that it disturbs the Ph, and can complicate many conditions. The vagina is a self cleaning thing. It should take care of anything that comes up—“ but sometimes, there might be …

I purchased Cetaphil Daily Advance Lotion while I was on my search for the perfect lotion to use for my extremely dry skin. I got the lotion at the grocery store for $12.97. Although that sounded like a lot of money to pay for any lotion, I will try …

As it is summer, I always try to motivate myself to get a little fitter and to eat a little less. Both of these are extremely hard to do during the summer. There are so many good things to eat while I am at home and the weather just …

I’ve always sort of had issues with my sleeping schedule. It’s been erratic, at best, for most of my life, since I was just a young girl of six or seven years of age. As I’ve gotten older, the problem has continued and, on some levels, even gotten worse. …

Natrol Carb Intercept is a product that is supposed to interfere with the digestion of carbohydrates. It is supposed to help with a low carb lifestyle. It contains white kidney bean extract as it’s main ingredient.It is supposed to inhibit starches from turning into glucose and fat.
I have not …

It is so hard to work with blocked nose, though tiny it makes life hell and working around is almost impossible. I find it so problematic doing anything with a blocked nose but I have to go to work as I am mere accountant in my office …

The way things are going in most states cigarette smoking is going by way of the dinosaur and is disliked by more people then the ancient mullet haircut. I am a heavy smoker and for the last few years I have been trying to quit, which i have come …

When I saw this product, I had great plans for it. I thought it would be a perfect alternative to regular body oils, which are drippy, greasy and messy. A gel formula seemed like it would be light, absorb easily, and be a convenient alternative. I thought since it …

I use a nightly hot bath to help manage the symptoms of pain and muscle cramping that go along with having fibromyalgia. This bath therapy has helped me more than any other ideas anyone has ever suggested, and much more than most medications have accomplished. I have made trying out …

After having worked for long hours working on the computer, I would often experience severe headaches. The pain which immediately surfaces after having worked continuously for hours in front of the computer; would often leave me feeling irritated and uncomfortable. Most of the time I would just have to …

I have a serious problem. I like chocolate and sugars. A little too much. In fact, as I sit here typing this, I’m eating a handful of chocolate covered peanuts. It’s a sickness really. And, since I’m trying to get on track with the new year and start eating …

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 …

I have worn glasses since I can remember. The lenses of my glasses often get scratched because I use the wrong things to clean them. Since I don’t want to have to purchase new lenses more often than I absolutely need to, I decided to try Bausch and Lomb …

There is a great company in Chandler Arizona that makes some of the best supplements I’ve ever used. It is called Awareness Corporation and the products are sold by distributors. This is probably not a company you are familiar with. They don’t waste massive bucks on big promotions. That money …