These days, with so many diseases being transmitted from person to person, and so much publicity regarding viruses such as the —˜swine flu’ and food poisoning cases that can cause fatalities, it seems prudent to take precautions. Health experts say that the single best way to avoid catching viruses …

I love my job, but lately it has been very difficult for me to cope with an abundant amount of overtime and late night work sessions. Not only have I been getting a lot less sleep lately, but I have also begun to notice that this has taken …

I have one of those high-sided claw-foot tubs in my child’s bathroom, and I love it, but she has slipped a tome or two (without harm) trying to get in and out of it. She’s still young and it is a bit too tall for her to just …

I have a problem with dry eyes, especially when I spend long hours at the computer or spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter. I have used various drops, and they do help quite a bit—“ but I became interested in this kit after hearing about it from …

After purchasing another brand of massaging bath pillow and being very disappointed in its performance, I decided to bravely try again. Homedics is a brand I have used before and was happy with so I was hopeful this would be a better product than the other pillow. The other …

There are two main B vitamins that will help you feel good. B 12 and B 6. B 6 is a really great vitamin to take to help boost energy, speed metabolism, and make for healthier skin. I really like to take B-12 and B-6. One of my favorite …

The cross crunch is a machine that is supposed to replace the standard crunch because the problem with this exercise is that you need to get on the floor to do your crunches. This will lead to problems for many people because it can become very painful on your …

I have always loved using natural or herbal ingredients to help keep my skin looking young and beautiful. Experimenting with different kinds of face packs with ingredients found in my home have always helped me keep my skin in a good condition in a successful manner. But apart from …

Pain medicine is going to be a thing of the past as soon as people realize that herbal medications are the real deal. I use to think that herbal medicines weren’t about anything and personally I can’t believe that I doubted them the way that I did. The only …

I recently found a wonderful site that sells eight ounce bath fizzies in over forty varieties, and I have been ordering them like crazy. Since I take a hot bath every night to relax and treat fibromyalgia symptoms, I use more bath products than anyone I know, and this site …

I do not often use Suave Shampoo, but I grabbed this bottle one afternoon because of the very cheap price, right around a buck twenty five or so for a twenty two and a half fluid ounce bottle. I do have to say that the scent is incredibly too …

When I hop around one place to the other, it’s imperative that I stop by a convenience store and grab whatever toiletries I need. I tried Colgate’s wisp mini-toothbrushes but they weren’t so travel-friendly. They’re easy to misplace and it felt like brushing with a cutesy kiddie …

I hate the line at Wal-Mart. And no, it’s not for the reasons you think, although yes, it is a tad annoying when there are three people ahead of you with their ENTIRE month’s groceries piled to the sky and the cashier seems to have either just came back from …

I decided to try Powerflex Chin Up Bar when I tried using Valeo and Altus to fit the doorway of my new room but failed. So when I bought this one, I tried it right away. This one is something to rave about. Although both Valeo and Altus were …

I bought the Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor (BPA-150 model) as a birthday present for my father. Bearing in mind that he is getting older, I had decided he’d need a reliable blood pressure monitor in the house instead of going for regular visits to the hospital to have them …

I don’t always eat the healthiest, I’ll admit, and sometimes foods that I love just don’t sit well with me. I’m mildly lactose intolerant, but I love milk products, and that doesn’t always leave me feeling my best. There are days where I will have a bowl of cereal …

When I was younger, I was occasionally beset with Asthma while growing up. I had certain limitations with the amount of physical activities I do each day because I’m likely to get weary. In worst cases, my asthma attacks can get severe and I will be rushed …

Few years ago, I have really a lot of pimples. I just didn’t know what to do. I have tried a number of different products. And most of them really worked quite well but only for a short time. Then, my pimples usually comes back.
Then, a friend of mind …

A year ago, I injured a muscle in my back while lifting a box. For several months, I suffered muscle spasms and tightness, especially when I first got up in the morning. A friend recommended that I try the Therma Care Heat Wraps. I looked for them the next time …

The Thermionics Advanced ThermiPaq Therapeutic Hot & Cold Pad is just another in a long line of heating pads and cold packs that I’ve tried my hand at over the years. My experience with this kinds of products is really beginning to border on the compulsive, but as long …

I brush my teeth at least 3 times a day and I am really picky about my oral health. I also like to make sure that my breath is fresh at all times. So, when I am out and about and can’t brush, I chew gum, eat …

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 …

I used to be a blissfully unaware stay-home mom. I spent a good seven years at home raising my kids before they were teens and old enough to start staying home by themselves so that I could get back into the work force. Even when I worked prior to …

Described as a flexible fun in the sun toy, the Super Wacky Noodle is a product I’m enjoying a lot right now. My sister actually purchased these this summer to help me with water aerobics and exercising for my bad knees. Water noodles like this one may …

Because I work nine hours hunched over a computer in a highly airconditioned office, I regularly experience a lot of aches and pains in my different body parts. Mostly, I have back aches and neck pains due to my unchanging position. Another common pain the bothers me strike in …

I was given a bottle of this by someone who did not like it. They had bought it, decided it was not what they thought it would be, tried it once, and gave it away.
While I can’t say that it is my favorite product ever, I think …

I bought this spray after hearing several people say it was good to help layer products and build volume. It claims that it is an all purpose spray, but I would have to disagree with that. It only gives moderate hold, and even with multiple layers of product, you cannot …

Awful, awful, AWFUL product! I had lost quite a bit of weight a few years ago, then battled with a plateau that had me discouraged and then I gained all the weight back when I started working at a job I hate and the stress was mounting up on …

I didn’t mind the atypical whirling episodes I’ve been experiencing since the start of this year. I associated it to my poor vision, believing my eyes might be in need for a new set of contact lenses. At rare moments, I get this light-headed feeling. My …

This microdermabrasion system contains two steps. Step 1: Refine and step 2: Replenish. It claims to help even skin tones and gives you clearer younger looking skin. When I bought this system I was hoping to get my skin toned out since there’s many blemishes and uneven skin tone …

I am diabetic so I have to be careful where my feet are concerned. I also do a lot of standing, and have always got some degree of callousing and hard skin on my heels. Lately it began bothering me a lot—“ getting snagged on the covers, peeling, etc. …

The Planet Fitness gym in Norton Massachusetts was one of the best planet fitness locations in Southern New England and I enjoyed making frequent trips here whenever I was able to and it was worth going to this gym. The first thing I loved about this gym was the …

One of the best investments that I ever made was in an exercise bike. This single gadget has equaled all of the time that I have struggled in the gym and running and giving up my favorite sweets.
For anyone who is serious …

When I ordered my last bottle of sweet orange essential oil from Edens Garden, I threw in a bottle of cedarwood oil as well. I had heard that it was good for acne and oily skin, and I wanted to try adding a drop to my moisturizer to see if …

There are times when I can sleep early and that is very rare. After looking online about the pros and cons of using melatonin as a sleeping aid, I decided that occasionally, it’s well worth the risk. So I decided to try it. However, it’s hard to find melatonin …

I recently tested out the ThermaCare air-activated wraps for my lower back pain, and they worked wonderfully, but they came on a band and had a tendency to bunch at the wasit and prove a little obnoxious with all the adjusting I had to do. When I strained my …

I was given this product as part of a little Origins gift basket someone made me for Christmas. I have tried several natural deodorants to try and get away from using the aluminum containing ones every day. (I still use them, but I like to take “days off” from the …

I have been taking glucosamine chondroitin for joint problems for a long time. I have used several different brands which have all done their job well. I decided on trying the Doctor’s Best brand because of stomach issues. The glucosamine products have always caused some stomach sensitivity and …

This cream was given to me by a friend and hospital patient who no longer was using it, but thought it would be good for since I am diabetic. I actually use whatever kind of cream I want to, but it was a nice thought, and I did appreciate …

In case you don’t know, I am an avid collector of yoga mats and I use them. Some of them don’t live up their claims, while some are not actually that bad but need some improvements.
So when I bought Altus Athletic Altus Flower With Carry Strap Yoga Mat …

I take a fiber supplement to help keep the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome under control. It also helps manage my blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol as well, and helps to keep my appetite under control so that I eat less.
I have taken a variety of …

Years ago when I was a student in high school, I would wake up early in the morning just so I could watch Denise Austin’s television show and workout to each episode. One of the main things that attracted me to her programs was her bright and cheerful …

After I had a deep cleaning and scaling done at the dentist office, my teeth and gums became very sensitive. I already had a problem with my tongue and mouth in general being sensitive to strong mint flavors in tooth products, and now it was even worse with the …

I had taken some Apple Cider Vinegar supplements in the past, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who swore by the homeopathic qualities of vinegar, and even drinks it straight from the bottle on a regular basis to prevent illness, but every time I went back to …

The B-Vitamins are often known as stress vitamins. I have a lot of stress, and take Spring Valley B-Complex Sublingual Liquid on a daily basis. Each bottle contains 59 doses, with a dose being just one dropperful (one mL).
The dropperful isn’t too bad of a volume size, and is …

I go through a period every single year when the stress levels really start soaring for me, and it’s usually during the summer months. I’m not sure what’s going on in the summer for me that raises my stress levels, but I’m riding high on them, that’s for sure. …

When I sent my partner to the store, I requested cotton swabs. I was asked what brand, and I replied that as long as it was either Q-Tip or Johnson’s, it was fine. I did not think about the varieties that were available. I have always felt that Q-Tips …

This is a very fancy sounding cream that is actually extremely simple. I would never have tried it if not for a friend who raved over it. She saw it on TV somewhere, and said that celebrities like Madonna and Brooke Shields used it. I was interested in it after …

I live in an area of California that is KNOWN for the drugs that grow here, all too well. Our County is sad with the number of people who have become so drug addicted that there are few choices left for them, in order to stay alive. However, one …