The Bowflex PR1000 arrived needing to be assembled which was fairly straight forward and took a couple of hours. It came a good manual and a workout guide book. The pulleys are smooth and work very well.
The problem with the PR1000 is that I quickly out grew it. It …

A few years ago, when I worked in retail, I stood on my feet for about ten hours a day, five days a week. Needless to say, they were put to the test. Eventually I developed a serious case of plantar fasciitis, otherwise known as the dreaded painful “heel spur.” …

For the past few days I had been witnessing an acute pain in my left elbow. Though the reason remained unknown, this pain did cause me a lot of discomfort. Although I tried healing it with pain reliving cream coupled with hot therapy, the pain still remained. This is …

This toothpaste is either a love it or hate it toothpaste. It has a strong distinct taste that comes from the thyme. it is fluoride free so it is a great option for those who do not want fluoride in their toothpaste.
The toothpaste itself is very strong, it …

I first bought Spectrum Naturals Coconut Oil for body care years ago at a local health food store. I wanted to try it for my skin and hair. It just so happens that use for skin and hair is just what it says on the jar. …

When I was in China last summer, I developed several large and very very painful boils that made my life almost unbearable. Of course being in a foreign land where you’re not used to their products, I tried several ointments that although helped some, didn’t do much in the long …

I originally bought these elbow wrap for my husband who is working on the computer all day long. His right elbow was grazed from too much scraping on the desk when he is typing. He used it only once as he said it was too cumbersome to have something …

I had this stomached last week, I experienced diarrhea and vomiting due to drinking of water directly to the faucet. Normally, I drink a purified water that’s why I’m not used to drink water that is not filtered. I had this terrible diarrhea and vomiting for 3 times, I …

The Vitamin Shoppe Body Care Hand Sanitizer was an impulse purchase for me during the flu season.
I must admit that I have mixed feelings about hand sanitizers in general and about the Vitamin Shoppe Body Care Hand Sanitizer in particular.
I know that there are some people who will say …

The Life Spectrum Forte Vitamin Supplement has become a regular staple of my diet. I have been taking it daily for the past three years. Honestly, no other vitamin supplement does the trick for me.
The only major drawback is one capsule’s vitamin C content is only 90 …

I share a love of aromatherapy with a good friend of mine, and when I found this amazing miniature oil gift set for her birthday present, I had to order one for myself too.
It’s made by Aromatherapy Associates, and although I was not familiar with the brand until …

This TDS meter measures the amount of dissolved solids in your water. It is the least expensive of all I’ve seen and does what I want. In the 12 years I’ve owned mine, the batteries (two 357A buttons) only recently have become weak enough I have trouble reading …

As a child I learned early on about the importance of Vitamin C. From my parents to my grandparents, they would constantly point out fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, guavas, and other sources of vitamin C which they explained are essential for a strong resistance and a healthy immune …

The second workout I purchased the other night was the Power Mile workout found in the Walk Away the Pounds, Power Series. Since I have tried the Express series, the Walk Diet, and the Walk Away the Pounds Abs workout; I couldn’t wait to see how the …

I love to use a shampoo that leaves a nice tingly clean feeling. Tea tree oil is one of my favorite ingredients in natural products and one of my favorite smells in the world. I decided to try out Beauty Without Cruelty’s rosemary mint tea tree shampoo after being very …

A really nice body lotion I like to use once in awhile in the wintertime is the Dove Cream Oil Intensive Body Lotion for Extra Dry Skin. It is very moisturizing and really helps hydrate my skin so it can be really silky soft.
Some of the things I …

My skin sometimes due to extreme cold conditions tends to become dry and required to be moisturized regularly in order to keep it in good condition. Although I somehow managed to take care of my hands and face, my feet almost remained ignored. The result being dry and cracked …

I picked up a bottle of this body mist in the store today because I liked the name of the fragrance. “Olive leaf and Pink Pepper” just sounded really unique. I have enjoyed olive leaf inspired scents from other companies, like the Thymes. I think I expected this …

According to its advertisement, the easy way to a flat tummy is through using Sauna Belt. It is very enticing especially that most of us have busy schedules and spending time in the gym is often impossible. I have been looking for this kind of solution because when I …

This NIS probiotic was recommended to me by a fellow diabetic who had been battling yeast infections and various stomach and intestinal infections. According to her, they all stopped within a couple of months to being on this supplement. Although I found it incredibly expensive compared to some pro-biotic …

One of my favorite sunblock sprays to use is the Kiss My Face Sunblock Spray with SPF. I love this sunblock because it is a spray on one and it dries super fast so without it feeling greasy or oily which is very nice. Plus this sunscreen helps not …

When I was first learning to make smoothies, it was a given that someone was going to tell me to add protein powder. When I didn’t and kept using just fruit with almond milk or yogurt, it was a given that someone was going to give me some protein powder …

No one was more surprised than me, when I experienced a delayed panic attack, yesterday. I am talking of the total mental, physical reaction to a seemingly unimportant sentence said to me, that, completely, took me by surprise. I am certain, that others have endured this, and I want …

Altus Athletic Waist Trimmer was worth $13 when I bought it online. Like many others I bought before, it is pretty comfortable. I think it is more comfortable than the others I bought before, and it was not as thick as others, making it pretty lightweight and wearable anywhere …

I used to have a medium-small sea sponge that I used for washing my face at the sink. It was about the size of a bar of soap. I loved the way it felt on my skin and kept it for a long time, but it finally fell …

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 have used Cool Shot breath spray for several years now and I don’t go anywhere without it. I prefer Cool Shot breath spray in fresh mint but they also offer cinnamon. I love the taste and when I use the breath spray it feels like it is not …

I am in love with this lotion! It makes my skin feel absolutely amazing, like nothing I’ve ever felt before! It was actually recommended to me by one of my friends, which always have beautiful, soft, clear skin! Both on her body and face. She told me that she’s …

I take various herbs and supplements in an attempt to keep myself from using traditional medicines. One herb I had heard good things about was fo-ti, as it is said to increase blood flow to the brain. The bottle I purchased lasted just over a month, and while I …

Every once in a while I just plain feel down in the dumps and there’s not a whole lot I can do about it. I’ve tried eating better, drinking more water, getting outside more often, and sometimes that’s just not enough. I went through a period like this a …

Are you very conscious of your surroundings? Do you often feel the need to have your hands washed with an alcohol whenever you feel that your hands are dirty? I guess it will be more convenient for you to have a bottle of Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol with moisturizers.
Like …

I live in the Southern US where it can get extremely hot and humid in the summer months. Last summer, our air conditioning use was causing us to have extremely high power bills each month. We decided it might be a good idea to cut back on how much …

When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I tried a lot of different things to combat the chronic pain, stiffness and spasm. When I discovered that a hot bath did me more good than just about anything else I had tried, I started taking one every night. This turned out …

One of my better investments is my lifetime gym membership with Slimmers World International. Back in 1994, they had just opened a branch about five minutes away from my house. Their promotion: buy a weight-loss program from them and you can avail of the lifetime membership for about US$220 …

I paid about $6 from a local Sally’s Beauty Supply store. The main reason why I decided to purchase this product was the high amount of positive reviews that I had about it from family members and friends. I was definitely surprised at how big of a …

I’m taking a moment here to write of a terrible product that is about fifty years behind the times.
When I ran out of sanitary napkins and needed some as an emergency, I happened to be close to a Dollar Tree store so I went in there to …

While washing one’s hands is a very important thing to do year around due to its effectiveness in preventing sickness as well as simply practicing good hygiene, during cold and flu season, it can be particularly crucial, as germs may be especially widespread during that time of the year. …

I recently purchased the Johnson & Johnson Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus Contact Lenses. I like the way these contact lenses function, but I don’t like the fact that they do not last as long as contacts that I have used in the past and that they are slightly …

If you have ever had a child that has alot of earwax in their ears then this debrox is the best thing in the market to get rid of the ear wax build up. I currently use this on my kids and when i was a kid myself my …

Psychotic depression occurs to about 25% of people who are admitted to the hospital. A person suffers from the normal signs of depression but other symptoms are apparent such as hallucinations and delusions. Many people who suffer from Psychotic depression are aware of the fact their delusions …

I basically love wearing high heeled shoes and so in spite of experiencing pain in my feet (especially in ball of foot area) —“ I still continued wearing them quite religiously. But a few days back, when I almost had to be in them almost for the whole …

Complan in a nutritional meal drink powder that comes in a variety of flavours - original, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Complan contains 24 essential vitamins and minerals, it’s rich in calcium and iron and is a nice source of extra energy especially for people who are on the go …

Not just as diet - A life style by choice
I consider “Fit for Life” more than just a diet but a lifestyle and a very good preference in keeping myself healthy and fit. Most diets work by telling you to abstain from certain types of foods or count …

I am not a huge fan of synthetic products, however, when my period was going haywire, my OB GYN recommended that I use oral birth control pills. Not really for preventing pregnancy as the main purpose, but to align my hormones back to normal.
Since I trusted my OB GYN, …

The 7 Day Diet is one of numerous diets I’ve tried. I found this diet plan online when I was searching for free diet plans. I was tired of paying a lot of money for diet plans and diet foods that didn’t work for me. I …

I love Dove soaps, and have ever since I was a kid. I remember the familiar classic Dove smell. It reminds me a little of roses, but is so distinct that I would know it anywhere. When I worked in a drug store, every time someone opened a new case …

When I stayed with a friend for a week, I ran out of the shampoo I brought with me, and used hers for the last five days. She used Nirvana Herb and Flower shampoo, and swore it was the best she had ever used. I had mixed feelings about the …

I have been using whisper sanitary napkin for quite sometime. I would strongly recommend this napkin to any woman. I would like to tell a big hurray to the person who has designed this napkin. This product has been so nicely designed keeping in mind the problems, most of …

Jeeva bathing soap is made of 27 pure herbs and which are very rarely available easily and all the herbs used to make this soap are very beneficial to our skin. If u want to use any non-chemical and a very good herbal soap then use jeeva soap. …

As my readers know by now, I’m on a continual quest to find things that soothe and relax my body, primarily my back and feet. This item, the Infrared Heat/Magnetic Vibrating Massager, is one I purchased for my feet.
This product is supposed to be different because it combines …