I bought a Concept2 rowing machine last November as I didn’t want to spend an hour doing a half hour work out in the gym (travel time, changing time, shower etc.), so I thought I’d buy a machine for my house.
For those of you that haven’t seen them or …

I love all of the Method products. I have become addicted to their hand soaps and loving the body wash was a natural progression. I was first drawn to the pretty light blue color of the Sea Minerals fragrance bottle. The product inside looks like clean, blue water and …

I suffered acid reflux for as long as I can remember; hypertension for almost eight years and moments of depression for 18 years. One day, I realized that I’ve taken enough medications to buy me a car. Though most meds helped me for the time being, nothing …

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 …

I love to use Method products. They are healthy, mostly natural, environmentally friendly and never tested on animals. In addition to that, they are of excellent and consistent quality. I thought I had tried just about every Method hand soap out there, but one day I happened to notice …

Herbal Concentrate is one of the products I used with Herbalife Formula One. There are lots of other products I used within the weight management program I was in with Herbalife but, I am reviewing now one of the products I consider significant.
Herbal …

Breathe Right Nasal Strips have been a great help alleviating my breathing problems at night. I have allergies and it seems like every time I lie down, my nose immediately gets stuffy. I use Breathe Right Nasal Strips when my allergies act up or if I get …

Acne has always been one of the major problems of my life. Since the age of seventeen, I have been suffering from this disease. I would call it a disease because it’s a serious and long lasting problem and only the one suffers from it can feel the real …

When waiting on a prescription at a local pharmacy, I was looking around the store (which is always a bad idea because I find a lot of items I “have to have”), and I happened across the Mommy’s Helper Safer Grip Foot Rest and I thought that it would …

I found a really good deal, which I can’t remember the price right now, one day on the iron-free version of Rainbow Light Just Once multivitamin. The retail price for a bottle of 120 is about $28. That is a 4 months supply, not bad. I know …

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 …

Since I often forget to take my pills everyday when Ortho Evra came out, I thought it was a really great idea. You put it on and you forget it for a week. I went to my OB/GYN and got a prescription. The patch itself is pretty neat, it’s …

When I broke out in a rash from coming in contact with some mystery plant at a park get-together, I asked the pharmacist what was the best product for itching. I had already tried hydro cortisone, and it was not working like it usually did. Not knowing exactly what caused …

These days, it is quite expensive to get sick. We can’t afford those expensive medicines. As much as possible we buy products to keep our body clean and free from bacteria. We purchase vitamins, antibacterial soaps, alcohol and more. These items are helpful in keeping our body clean and …

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 have always thought that vitamins were a good way to keep my body healthy and energetic. I have always been sort of sluggish and started taking vitamins a few years ago to deal with that problem. Considering that there are multiple forms and brands of vitamins on the …

After trying out a number of Bellydance inspired fitness workouts, I decided to take it to the next level and find a workout that would actually combine the dance movements that I had learned in the previous workouts; and put them together for a more choreographed routine …

I had been meaning to buy the CoQ10 vitamins for a very long time now. About two years ago, my mom made the mistake of letting me know that as soon as you hit 20, your body stops producing CoQ10, a vitamin that keep you looking young. Of course, …

I was given one of these wraps as a Christmas present. I never would have thought it would be something I would love and use as much as I do. The family member who chose this for me was thinking of my struggles with fibromyalgia pain, and knew that …

The Crux is the name of the cough syrup, which I am using. The crux cough syrup is really something very special for me because, it is completely herbal medicine, which is taken to cure the cough and also to cure the cold infection. This medicine is …

For the past couple of months my skin has felt way more oily than usual. I was looking for a deep facial cleansing product and I figured that this product would be perfect for me. I have purchased a few Burt’s Bees products in the past and …

I have always shaved using standard disposable razors. When my mom saw this product on a TV ad, she decided to get it for me as a gift. It is relatively inexpensive, and it came with a free manicure kit, which my mom kept for herself as I …

It’s weird that I should even have to do a review about blood pressure monitors, or (the second or third review for that matter), because I’m only 34 years old and it seems like that’s just way too young to have to worry about my blood pressure. Until about …

For the last few weeks to my ongoing prolonged illness, I witnessed that my hair had suddenly started looking quite dull and lifeless. Though I tried my best to take utmost care, the condition of my hair showed no signs of improvement at all. This is when I decided …

Although a lot of their equipment is a bit on the earlier side of the timeline, the service that comes with membership to the Body Lab Studio Gym is very much appreciated by me.
The one truly outstanding feature of the whole set up, is the pricing structure of the …

I don’t get a lot of problems with my stomach or of going to the bathroom. But, when I do it is quite a tough one. I get constipated for days which is really a feeling I detest, probably worse than diarrhea. I usually use old remedies …

After a very long tired day at the office, when I returned home my daughter would just try to relax me by trying to press in areas of my shoulders and the back of my neck. Since my neck and shoulders felt fatigued and painful, this gesture of my …

I came across the 5×5 method because I want to increase my strength after getting beaten at by a bunch of college ball players in a pick-up game. I realized that I was so sick I couldn’t defend those guys in the post.
To sum the 5×5 method up, …

I was given a gift certificate for acupuncture at The Spa, Bonifacio High Street branch. The Spa is one of, if not the most luxurious spa chains in Manila. At first, I was apprehensive as I did not like the idea of lots of needles piercing different …

This review is for yes, a sexual lubricant. The main reason why I feel it’s necessary to post this is because it’s very hard to find any resources for such online and want to provide you, the consumer with informed information about a seemingly ‘taboo’ product.
This review is specifically …

Bath & Body Works has a lot of really nice scented products, and some I love more than others. I still like to try the scents I haven’t tried previously, or any new scents they come out with, and it’s also a good place to go to for …

When we moved to Tucson in 2006, I needed to find a quality pediatrician for my young son. Our former pediatrician, up in Phoenix, couldn’t recommend anyone off the top of her head, so I went with the suggestion of a family member who resided in Tucson at the …

My period normally last for four days. On the fourth and fifth day, I sometimes experienced weak flows so I have to wear a pad or liner. Sometimes, on the sixth day, there is still a sudden gush of blood, so after a week of my period I use …

I’ve been wearing contact lenses for quite a while now and there were several instances when it irritated my eyes perhaps because such were already unclean.
To ensure that my contact lenses would be very clean at all times, I finally decided to buy SeptoCare Solution, which is …

Sadly, I have to admit that I’ve long had a problem with blemishes. Sometimes is very mild and hardly noticeable, and sometimes its a rampaging mess of ance on my chin and cheeks. Because I’m in my mid-thirties this can sometimes be discouraging, so I’m always on the lookout …

I’ve had skin care issues all my life and, unfortunately, sometimes its less a matter of treating it and more a matter of just dealing with it. Though, as I’ve gotten older, it’s hardly as severe as it used to be in my youth, it’s still an embarassing problem, …

When my partner bought a vacuum from Oreck, this air purifier was an extra “gift” that came with it. It looked really nice and professional and I thought it would be a great machine. The idea of not having to replace filters sounded great… and supposedly it would just …

Colgate Total Tartar Control Paste
Wal-Mart
$2.49
I usually buy the regular Colgate. This is the toothpaste I grew up with. My dentist has been telling me that I need to do something more about the tartar between visits. I asked for a recommendation and the hygienist recommended Colgate Total with tartar …

This little fountain was given to me as part of a “relaxation therapy kit” which included some aromatherapy, CDs to play, candles, herbal remedies and essential oils. I love all of it… but this fountain is the best. It is a small fountain, the right size to sit on …

Some time ago when the bristles of one of my recent toothbrushes had begun to fall out when I was brushing my teeth, I asked my mother to buy me another toothbrush and gave her some money to cover the cost. She ended up buying an “Apax Adult Hard …

Getting sick is just one of the many things that we avoid. This is the reason why we always make sure that everything is clean. I always keep Casino Ethyl Alcohol at home and in my bag. It feels good to always have something that helps in keeping things …

After trying several clay masks in the past that helped with an acne problem, I needed a new one to treat a flare up of my adult acne, which plagues me in the summer. Queen Helene is what you would call a very inexpensive product. However, it did have all …

Before I had my operation I wasn’t allowed to eat nor drink. After the surgery, I still have to endure another day without a meal; the IVF served as my only source of nourishment. When my cousin visited, she noticed that my lips were starting to chap. The …

Last year my blood tests results came back and I have very high cholesterol levels. This is still in connection with the type 1 Diabetes that I have. At age 30, 230mg/dL is interpreted as borderline-high risk. The sad fact is that my bad cholesterol is high and …

The Philippine General Hospital, the largest government hospital in the Philippines has been operating for almost 100 years. It is in a very conspicuous location along Taft Avenue, Ermita Manila. People are so familiar with this very popular hospital which is tagged as the biggest hospital for the poor …

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 …

I love Burt’s Bees products and I also love to take a hot soak at night before bed to ease muscle pain and relax. When I saw this product the first time, I didn’t buy it because it was a bit expensive. However, after using a few other Burt’s …

My pediatrician has recommended C-4-KIDS drops as a vitamin c supplement for my baby daughter. The medicine is distributed by Terramedic Incorporated and comes in 5 ml pack. According to the company, vitamin C increases body resistance against stress, colds and other infections that are quite common for infants. …

I like Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) ointments and creams a lot! They are really great for treating minor skin infections, sun burns, acne, light injuries, acne and I could go on and on. Whenever I have a skin infection (don’t have them often though) I first try to heal …

I have long suffered weight problems, ever since I reached puberty. Though the weight problems were mild in my youth, it became a serious problem when I had my first child and gained sixty pounds during the pregnancy. Though I managed to lose forty of those pounds over the …