My job offers a corporate membership with CRUNCH and although it is still quite pricey, it is a great discount from their regular prices so I decided to give it a shot.
The location nearest to my job is supposed to be their “flagship” which would lead me to believe that …

I have combination skin that is rather oily in the summer and drier in winter. During the winter I prefer cream cleansers or very light cleansing, but in the summer I can tolerate something quite a bit stronger. Someone recommended I try Ole Henricksen products, and after trying one …

I have never really been into mouthwashes. I’ve always figured that if I brush right, I didn’t really need it. I’d tried different mouthwashes when I was younger and they were always harsh and barely bearable. After I got my lipped pierced I was told to use mouthwash multiple …

I was realizing that I had my current toothbrush for quite some time. I don’t like using the same toothbrush for more than three months, and knew that I was past my deadline. I wanted to try something different, and ran into the Smart Sense Gem Grip Toothbrushes with …

With so many people having diabetes these days, and the fact that high cholesterol often goes hand in hand with diabetes, the idea of a glucose meter that also reads cholesterol seems like an absolute stroke of genius and one of the most convenient medical devices to have.
When …

I’ve always had problems with my skin. As a youth, these were sometimes severe, but have somewhat died out over the years. Now that I’m in my thirties, I’m still stricken with the occassional case of a breakout, usually during that untimely female monthly visitor, and I’m always looking …

If you’re a breastfeeding and pumping mother, always trying to find ways to save breast milk where you possibly can, like me, the Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shells are definitely something to look at.

The Avent 2-in-1 Breast Shell set comes with 6 pieces. It has 2 ventilated shells, 2 non-ventilated shells …

We all usually take good care of our body but sometimes forget a major part that is the teeth. We should pay regular attention to the brushing of the teeth and that too, at least two times a day.
For years, I myself did not take care of my teeth …

Before I first read about butterbur, I had thought it was some kind of spice to cook with. When I was doing some research into natural allergy remedies, butterbur kept coming up, and as I read more, I also learned it can help prevent migraines. I have both allergies and …

Walgreens Mouthwash Original Mint is a Walgreens brand product, so it can only be found at Walgreens locations. The bottle contains thirty-three point eight ounces of mouthwash and retails for two dollars and ninety-nine cents. This mouthwash is extremely similar to Scope mouthwash. It contains the same ingredients and …

Recently I wrenched my shoulder moving some boxes around. I tried heat, then ice but nothing seemed to help until a neighbour gave me a tube of Deep Heating Ultra Strength rub. By this time I was desperate; I had already tried several different pain relieving rubs. Some worked …

This little massager for cottage cheese thighs is an “interesting” product. I have used the Bliss cellulite cream, FatGirlSlim, and decided to rename it DumbGirlBroke, but I did not use it at the same time as this massager. I actually received this item later as a free gift. …

Since I’m on a roll here talking about bug bites and such I figured another good stop on the products-I’ve-used train is with this Sting Eze Quick insect bite relief because where the bug repellents fail me, a good bite relief product usually makes me feel better. I can …

I tried to get the acupuncture treatment from this place few years ago. I wanted to lose my weight and since I am a person who does not like to do lots of exercise, I would like to try the acupuncture way to get rid of some weight in …

I like to use massages to help work out cramps and muscle spasms, and to treat the pain that comes with having fibromyalgia. Fortunately, I have a loving partner who will happily assist me by giving wonderful massages when I need them. This along with nightly hot baths has …

Taking care of my teeth and mouth is very important for me. When I had a few tooth problems, that’s when I came to realize that proper care of the teeth should be given attention. Of course, I make sure that I brush my teeth every morning, and in …

I use a lot of different bath and body products and brands, and the Thymes is definitely on my top ten list as one the best manufacturers of high quality products in this market.
I have loved just about every product they have carefully crafted, and everything about their products speaks …

Soltice rub has been around for many years. I have fibromyalgia so I have become a bit of an expert on pain rubs, since I have probably used most of them at least once. This older salve is one of the first I ever remember using, back in my teens …

My long hours of working at the computer, especially when trying to type thousands of words on the key board would sometimes make me feel completely tired and exhausted. What would really make the situation even worst was the acute pain which I would normally experience around my wrist …

People who struggle with mild depression don’t have to resort to chemical solutions. More and more companies appear yearly offering premium herbal solutions to all health matters. One such company is Nature’s Way. To treat my undiagnosed mild depression, I take Nature’s Way St. John’s Wort herbal supplement.
This particular …

I bought Calorie Off Arm Massage Shaper for $10 online because I wanted to slim my arms which used to be pretty fat back then. I bought it after learning the good reviews I read on it online, and it became a pretty good buy, actually, because it lasted …

I am a cough drop fanatic. I’ll just lay those cards out on the table right now. I could eat cough drops like they’re candy half the time if it were left up to me. My husband jokes that my breath always smells like menthol because I’m sucking on …

The main reason I bought this toothpaste was to get whiter teeth, and I’ve honestly heard so many good reviews about this product. But I’m wondering, are we even using the same toothpaste here? Because I absolutely am not pleased with this product. I bought a pack of two …

Equate: Nighttime Sleep Aid (100 count) is something that I have taken on occasion. Equate is a Walmart brand, so this sleep aid actually costs less than many of the brand name sleep aids. Even though it costs less, it is just as effective. This sleep aid does indeed …

Say what you will about the recent financial fiasco that the LA Weight Loss corporations have found themselves embroiled in, but there is one product that I will recommend until the day they stop all production. This product is their Essential Fatty Acid tablets that contains not only the much-touted …

We bought Accu - Chek Advantage blood glucose meter a few weeks ago. It was to monitor the blood glucose frequently at home.
Machine: The machine is handy with large display and with facility to store multiple readings in memory.The readings are in mmol/L and not in mg/dl. This …

It is important to keep ourselves clean. Most often, we can get germs by holding different stuff. So, it is also important to clean and wash our hands especially when we are about to eat.
But it is not always possible. So, as for me, I bought an ethyl alcohol. …

I have a lot of varicose veins but I stopped taking pills for this condition since the medication did not work. I just tried to find ways to lessen the pain by wearing medically prescribed compression stockings. Sigvaris is the brand of compression stockings recommended by the family’s …

I am a meticulous mom, I guess that goes with my being a nurse. When my kids get sick, or anybody in the family, I want to be in charge all the time coz I trust the kind of care I provide to everybody. I have so much confidence …

I went through a period of time during which I was adament about the importance of finding a good multi vitamin. I’d been feeling out of sorts, and just generally lacked energy, even so much to the point that I had a hard time concentrating and getting things done …

I am normally a big fan of natural products. When I discovered that I really liked the bed-head spray that was made for kids, I wondered if there was a more natural version. When I saw this one, I liked the idea of the smell and the natural ingredients, and …

I was hesitant to try this product, and very skeptical. I have tried several natural deodorants that are liquid crystal based, and most of them just did not do a good enough job to convince me to switch from my dangerous, aluminum laden toxic Secret brand.
I agreed to …

Organics Green Tea with Honey is a very refreshing beverage to have any time of the day. I even drink it at night sometimes, and it does not have the same effect of keeping me awake that other teas have often had on me. In fact, if …

Fucoidan is extracted from Pacific Brown Seaweeds, Limu Moui. It’s a polysaccharide, member of the family of the carbohydrates, with many healthy benefits. More than 600 scientific articles are already published about Fucoidan in The National Library of Medicine, on: www.PubMed.org. The research shows its therapeutical …

It’s all about me and when it comes to me I like to keep my skin really soft. I love the way my skin feels when I get out the shower. I hate that I change up my soap every once in a while. Need to find …

Johnson’s Baby Oil has several variants but among them all, the green one with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E has become my most favorite and for me this is the best baby oil I have ever used. I am not a frequent user of baby oil but most of …

We Indians very well know the benefits of taking the herbal tonic, which is called as Cyavan prash. Dabour is the name of the company, which produces the chyavan prash. The chyavan prash is the herbal tonic the recipe of which was got from ancient saints. …

My mother used Sensodyne toothpaste for years, so it was a familiar product in our house. I never tried it out, though, until lately.
I love mint, so I tried the Fresh Mint flavor. The package says this is the ‘maximum strength with fluoride’ option of Sensodyne.
I must …

I love the smell of fresh green apple, and it is a perfect scent for the summer. When I was shopping online for some new bath bombs, I found a green apple scented bath bomb on the Splash site. I use this brand for a very specific reason.
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I always loved using various kinds of bathing bar soaps which I found different and rather interesting. Since there are so many varieties of soaps available in the market —“ it sometimes became quiet confusing for me to select a particular kind of soap. But in order to …

In my attempt to lose the 22 pounds I gained from multi vitamin, multi fiber and multi mineral I turned myself in to an exerciser. I have struggled to gain weight all my life and while I am not able to reap most of the vitamins I should gain …

I have been on this birth control for about three weeks now. I was on birth control about a couple years ago when I was seventeen. I cannot remember the name of it but I got off it after a couple of months because it was too expensive. I …

Like most women, I shave my legs regularly and when doing so, I like to reduce the risk of drying out my legs with plain soap, and use a moisturizing shaving cream instead. I love Skintimate products because they moisturize, but also because they have some of the …

A natural toothpaste I like to brush my teeth with is Toms of Maine Anti Plaque Whitening Toothpaste because it has a pleasant mint flavor and is free from fluoride. The natural ingredients in this toothpaste that I really like are the spearmint, peppermint, coconut oil, silica, xylitol and …

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 …

Of all the supplements I have used over the years, one that has not worked at all for me is Grow Extreme form USN. I have used this product more than five times and found that it does not do anything at all for me.
I am pretty sure that …

This is my favorite product to quickly rehabilitate my lips when it’s cold outside and I’ve neglected to use lip balm to keep them moisturized. It’s a potent product that heals lips quickly, making them look and feel better after just one use.
I have somewhat dry lips to begin …

Tae Bo is an exercise system that was developed by a man called Billy Blanks. It is a combination of martial arts and a variety of other forms of exercise.
Essentialy, the above dvd was developed for kids; however, since it is essentially for beginners,it is good for any adult …

The good news is, there is always a job on campus for those that qualify for work study. The bad news, if you need a job and need one near campus (because you lack a car) work study is the only thing available for you.
I actually …

A few weeks ago when jogging in the park, I happened to loose my balance due to the uneven ground surface, thereby finding myself land on the rough surfaced ground. Due to this accident, I happened to bruise my elbows quite badly and was in great pain. …