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 always liked the Crabtree and Evelyn Ginger orange scent, and when I saw this one by Borlind, I thought it might be similar. It is, but not exactly the same. The Crabtree and Evelyn is a little spicier, and stronger, but this one has a sweetness about it that …

When my daughter was about a month old, we had consulted by pediatrician on vitamins to take. She had recommended VitaZinc drops that have vitamins, Taurine, Lysine and Zinc. My pediatrician said that it was the only food supplement that has Zinc in it that is very good in …

I am a musician and suffer from mild tinnitus due to years of listening and playing keyboards through headphones. It normally only bothers me when the room is quiet and devoid of other sounds, like at night when I sleep—“ which has caused me to rely on fans and sleep …

Every month a woman has a so-called sickness. This is the menstural flow. In certain countries, in ancient times, women use cloth to absorb in blood discharge. In those times, it is really difficult for them because it would mean tedious laundry will follow otherwise cloths will be wasted.
But …

I don’t have kids but I often use wet wipes around the house for things like my computer keyboard, and of course when various neices and nephews come to visit! I also take them with me on picnics.
Usually I buy the Life brand unscented wipes. This time I bought …

I know of someone who had several surgeries on his back, and his pain was pretty constant. He bought a Thermophore Arthritis Pad and it seemed to be helping him. When we were talking, a long while back, about my back issues, he suggested I get one …

I have combination skin that is oily in summer and dry in winter. I have been looking for an alcohol free toner to use for freshening up my face during the day and for after my cleansing routine. I liked the idea of an organic product, so I tried …

Although anti inflammatory drugs never helped me much with the nerve pain and fibromyalgia I suffer chronically, they do come in handy for menstrual cramps and stress headaches.
I try to always keep Motrin or Advil on hand for these times. Since name brands are expensive I have …

Go to your local Kohl’s or Best Buy and you will surely note a collection of Homedics Therapist Select Shiatsu Cushions gracing just about every aisle. They are typically sold for about $130.00, but as the owner of one, I can firmly attest to the fact they are worth …

I first came across the Fitterfirst Soft Board Advanced while I was in physical therapy for an injury I had and let me tell you it was the one thing in that room that I hated. It is not an easy piece of equipment to just up and try, …

Taking Caltrate 600+D Calcium Supplements is part of my daily routine. In fact, I take it twice a day, on the advice of my doctor. Calcium and Vitamin D play a vital role in the management and prevention of disease. Caltrate 600+D contains both 600mg of …

I went to the gym one day and decided I was getting tired of doing the same old workout everyday. I wanted to try something different and that’s when I spotted the Everlast C3 100-Pound Foam Elite Heavy Bag. I thought now …

I use cotton swabs just about every single day. I clean my ears with them, and yes, I know I am not supposed to but I’ve been doing it for thirty years and haven’t poked an eardrum out yet!
I also use them around the house for a …

When I first counted my steps, I figured a pedometer didn’t have to be that high up on the technology scale. I bought the cheapest one I could find off of a Chinese website, and after it didn’t work at all, decided to do a little more research …

No matter how hygienic a person is, there are times that he/she will have flaws too. Like for me I’m not born with atlethe’s foot and that’s for sure even when I’m growing I don’t remember that I had a bad foot odor. It just happened that when I’m …

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 …

When I was a child, my mother would put Neosporin Antibacterial Ointment on my cuts and scrapes, and it’s probably why I’m not as scarred as I should be. These days, as a mother myself, I use it on my own child when she goes out to play …

Do you remember swimming in the sea and accidentally swallowing water and you would cough and all sorts of things would come out of your nose? Such is the effect of Physiomer Strong Jet. It is a natural saline solution made from sterilized sea water and manufactured by …

I can’t remember if I’ve ever written a review about the Beaver Dam Dental Group here in Beaver Dam, WI before. If I have, I apologize for writing yet another one. But, too often, you only hear bad things about going to the dentist. So, for once, I thought …

Price: $26.00
Positives: Portability, versatility, operative, durability
Negatives: Needs accessories (weight gloves to protect the hands)
My very first weight lifting equipment was a pair of Trojan dumbbells, each weighing in at 10kg.
This dumbbell pair has worked wonders for me and the size of the plastic-cased bars is just right, given the …

I’ve been trying to get rid of my baby pooch for years. My baby is 12! I had dieted, done crunches and Pilates and more. With the Flat Belly Diet Plan-http://www.FlatBellyDiet.com- the pooch was gone in 10 days!
The Flat Belly Diet from Prevention Magazine offers multiple choices for …

I am among the unfortunate people to have hyperacidity. I think it is hereditary because my mother have it, as well as other relatives on my mother’s side. I always suffer hyperacidity whenever I am stressed or I skipped a meal and in various occasions. Also, when my monthly …

I have been wearing contacts since junior high school and have never had a problem. Recently, however, I have been having more and more trouble with my contacts drying out and becoming painful and uncomfortable to wear. For a little while I could not wear a new pair or contacts …

While many women who suffer from menopause and yet cant take estrogen or hormone replacement therapy, you may want to contact your md about a homeopathic item called Remifemin. Remifemin contains Black Cohosh which is said to control hot flashes during menopause . For me it works …

When I noticed my lips were looking a little rough, and I was worried that they were showing signs of aging, I decided to look into some lip treatments. I like the idea of increasing the volume, but cosmetic “lip plumpers” have had mixed results and nothing very impressive when …

I’ve searched high and low for a green tea variant that would actually give me results that it’s known for. It’s been hyped to speed up metabolsim, help remove toxins and burn fat so I wanted to experience all of that from my green tea.
I’ve experimented with a …

I purchased the Alli starter pack for the same reason anyone would buy a diet aid, to lose weight. The box of refill pills would lead you to believe that you must start with the starter kit, but they are basically the same thing. When you buy …

Being a woman, I have to use certain products like all other women out there at one point in their life. I’m a fan of tampons over pads, but at night, I just feel more secure when using a pad. I like to use Always Ultra Thin …

Today in America, stress and anxiety are common amongst everyone at one time or another. We think that we can go on vacation for rest and recuperation but most of us are always doing everything in such a rush that even on vacation we are not relaxed. Many people …

My mother’s friend once brought our family a Brita Water Filter Jug. We had seen Brita advertised quite a few times in our lives and while we had wanted one, not trusting the water in our area, especially in the little village where we use to live once upon …

I have combination skin, and in the summer, I prefer to use a foaming cleanser. I have used a few 100% Pure products before, and I liked most of them. When I saw this product I was interested right away because I happen to love jasmine tea, whether green or …

There is a very large trade center about twenty minutes from us that has booths and tables carrying all sorts of things, from purses to kids toys, to dollar general type of things, to jewelry to lotions. During one of the many Holistic Festivals that is held to the …

When I was shopping in Marshall’s a few weeks ago, I realized that I would soon be needing a lighter facial moisturizer for the warmer months ahead. I tend to wear a heavier cream in the winter months, and switch to a lighter one in summer so that I don’t …

First of all, let me start by saying that this is a very old work-out video. The original was filmed back in 1987, and it shows. I love this work-out video, but obviously you have to get past the 80’s style clothing, hairdos, and music. What …

The Nivea Deodorant Extra Whitening is the most amazing deodorant stick I have ever used. I bought my first stick bottle last year and until now I am using the same bottle. That is totally amazing. I love this product for being so economical and friendly to my budget. …

Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Natural Apple Cinnamon Flavor is a product that I always make sure I have in the house. It is positively excellent when it comes to helping me feel better while I’m sick and speed up my recovery by days. This product works …

I used to have this last year but I already stopped taking so because for me, i feel like I’m cheating my own metabolism. Although it has good effects especially when I am in work, but the entire thing didn’t seem good for …

I don’t have allergy symptoms often, but when I do, they really knock me out and keep me from functioning the way my full time job requires, mostly because I don’t get them that often and I’m just not used to feeling so congested and groggy all the time. …

Phew, I just finished Billy Blanks Tae Bo Get Celebrity Fit Cardio workout and just in the nick of time too. This is the second Billy Blanks Tae Bo workout that I have tried in as many weeks and I can honestly say this is the tougher …

For the uninitiated, Vinegreat Hongcho Pomegranate Vinegar is a popular health drink in Korea. I am from the Philippines and I have never heard of this product until Friday last week when me and my friends from school chanced upon this newly openned Korean health food store just near …

I found this great big bar of soap in a markdown store, and had to have it. This is 100% organic pure coconut oil soap. Coconut oil makes for some of the best soap you can ask or, with rich creamy lather, vitamin infusion, and soothing effects to the skin. …

I’ve always had a problem with floss. Since my teeth have always been tightly spaced, many of the floss’s I used just didn’t survive the trauma of being dragged back and forth between my tight teeth. I tried different brands only to be left with disappointment and …

I don’t normally spend $8 on bottles of after-sun lotion, but I really made the exception for the Mission Skincare After-Sun Ultra-Soothing Revive Gel because it came to me through some very high recommendations from some friends of mine. I have very pale skin and I burn very …

I like to try natural products, and this one from Desert essence sounded like one I would like. I have used their tea tree products and was very pleased, but this one was not exactly what I expected. I was happy that it had no sulfates or parabens. Instead it …

I like to use children’s toothpastes because my mouth is very sensitive to the strong mint flavors in adult mainstream products. I change brands regularly for variety. This is one that I came across when I was actually looking for a natural mouthwash.
The sparkle berry blast is a …

I like to use a light moisturizing lotion in the summer, when my skin tends to be a little on the oilier side and doesn’t do well with heavy creams and body butters. I have always liked Neutrogena products, and I have used their lotion and sesame oil based …

I have currently found myself addicted to The Firm’s workout DVDs. My newest addition is Cardio Overdrive.
Like a lot of The Firm workouts, Cardio Overdrive has you switching back and forth between weight training and cardio. Honestly, the weight segments do not really push me all that …

I have always been concerned about the possibility of catching viruses from being in the confined of the re-circulated air in an airplane. I have used Airborne and similar products, but lately I found another one that offers some extra protection, so I use in conjunction with the …

Butler flossers are a must have. A bag of these flossers contains 50. Prior to using these, I bought my kids flossers directed at children but made the same way—”with the string in the middle of a plastic tool you hold to use when flossing. Those …