Growing up in East Tennessee there are a few thing’s I hold dear and the YMCA is one of them. As a Child I learned to swim at the Y and eventually swam for the swim team and learned what it was to win and loose. Sometimes loosing …

With the A(H1N1) virus spreading like wildfire, threatening our health on a daily basis, I suppose it’s easier these days to practice cleaning rituals that help us stay safe, not sorry. I’ve luckily developed an obsession with hand washing, scrubbing twenty seconds with soap before washing it off completely …

I bought the Schwinn Active 10 Series Upright Exercise Bike by Schwinn for $300 online. My previous bike was old and I thought of replacing it. I bought it because I thought it had a good design and was versatile. I like it.
I bought it online last January 2010. …

I love flower essences, aroma therapy, and all those wonderful sensual products available in the alternative medicine markets. When I discovered Life Living Flower Essences and their products, I had to try out a few. The first product I tried was one that offered me something interesting—“ energy for my …

I had sensitive teeth and gum problem. I went to the dentist for cleaning and advice. My dentist prescribed me Corsodyl Mint Mouth Wash to rinse moth twice daily. I have always used mouthwash but non satisfied me. When I tried Corsodyl Mint Mouth Wash I really liked …

Kamillosan M Spray is a mouth spray composed of chamomile extract, methyl salicylate, oils such as peppermint, sage, anise, dwarf pine-needle, bergamot and cineol. It also contains ethyl alcohol. It combines the anti-inflammatory property of chamomile and anti-bacterial effect of the essential oils. My doctor recommended this spray …

I love to use bath salts and nicely fragranced products in my bath. I take a bath every night to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. In the winter, I like to use a lot of moisturizing products, because the frequent exposure to hot water can sometimes make my skin dry. …

This is a good eye care business and they are good at getting their jobs done well and on time. I like most of the people there and have been going there for a long long time, about 17 years now. The old optometrist that used to run the …

I have noticed that since I am over forty, my lips are just not what they used to be. I have tiny lines and they are not as full. Very unhappy with this change, I looked for a product that could help me get the old look back. I decided …

I had a big pimple on top of my nose. It was ugly and red and as if that was not enough, it was painful too. Of course, I wouldn’t want to go to work with that disgusting zit. So, I went to a mercury drug store near my …

I bought this shampoo as a complement to the Aussie 3 minute miracle conditioner I was using at the time. The fragrances are similar and I like my fragrances to match up.
I have somewhat dry hair at the ends so I assumed a shampoo for dry hair …

I bought one of these thinking it would be a nice addition to the shower, especially since I was having trouble getting all the heavy sun block that I use in the summer off of my upper back. Regular shower brushes weren’t quite doing enough. We have a massage …

My youngest brother got some rashes all over his body. it started on his head and we have to cut his hair so short because of that. Then the rashes spread through to other parts of his body. It was gross and the doctor said when we had him …

I have always trusted the Aveeno brand. I have used their oatmeal baths and body lotions and oils for years. Generally, I have liked most of the products I have tried. Since I turned forty I have noticed some fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes, and sometimes my …

One of the Epsom salt products I have been using to help relieve my ingrown toe pains is the Rite Aid Pharmacy First Aid Epsom Salt. It has not fragrance to it at all and contains magnesium sulfate, which is a natural pain reliever. The salt itself is small …

I’m a passport member of Fitness First Gym. This means I can visit any of their branches by just presenting my membership ID. However, proximity factors make me workout most often than not in the Quezon City branches since these are closer to home.
Last week was a different …

I was a patient of Dorothy Tucker in Dr. Paul Gee’s office (also called Dottie), who is a nurse practitioner here in Tucson, for two years. I left about two years ago due to insurance and billing issues with the office she was working out of at the time. …

The Miswak also called Peelu is a twig from the Arak tree. It has been used for thousand of years even before its inception in Islam. It has been used for dental hygiene and has a host of health benefits. I wondered upon this twig one day while browsing …

Having diabetes has taught me that sometimes the simplest things can do the most wonderful things. With this in mind, I decided to try a product from Nutra Labs that is made from cranberry, cinnamon, and a variety of botanical remedies to help manage blood sugar levels. I had used …

I do not really have a schedule routine for exercising even though I should. I do not particularly enjoy instruction based exercising such as weight training, which seems to be on the more boring and mundane side for with the different sets and repetitions. Regardless, I want the toned …

I did not buy these for arthritis treatment, but rather for helping keep my hands from swelling and getting sore after long hours of music practice or typing.
I ordered them from my mom’s Dr Leonard catalog. I’ve bought many health aids from them and have generally been satisfied. …

Bugslock is a mosquito repellent that is DEET-free and non-toxic. Having blood that mosquitoes seem to find appealing, I was willing to try the product and found that it worked quite well.
As I always want to maintain mark-free skin, I have been using various mosquito repellent products over the …

Retin-A Cream was a cream prescribed to me by my doctor after suffering a severe acne breakout. This product does wonders, though it does not show results immediately, it does show results after 5-6 days upon applying the product. The product is simple to apply, simply squeeze out a …

When I lived in Texas for a few months, I had the pleasure of enjoying an outdoor hot tub. Since I have fibromyalgia, I am very aware of the benefits of hot water for the symptoms. I have been taking hot baths for years to treat my sore muscles and …

I had the dental root canal treatment for my teeth when I was on vaccation in India.One of my molar teeth which had a defilling problem ended up in root canal treatment.The procedure was really painful though local anethesia was given in my 2nd visit.The procedure …

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 …

Lever 2000 is a product that you just can’t go wrong with! I remember using this soap in my house hold since I was a little child, going grocery shopping every week and my mom reminding my dad to buy a new bar of Lever 2000. This soap leaves …

I love to use mineral salts and bath products for my nightly hot bath routine, which I perform not only to relax and sleep better, but also to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as cramps and muscular pain. The minerals help to balance the magnesium and potassium in the …

I used to work for L.A. Weight Loss as a sales manager and diet counselor, and I’ll admit I wasn’t necessarily taking the best care of myself at the time. But as I was sitting their inspiring other people to take their own lives in their own hands, they …

I’ve dealt with many domestic problems in my room. There was once a time when the airconditioner had gone haywire. It was probably overworked and stopped working. It took a week for it to get fixed. I had to go back to using a basic …

When you live in the desert, prepared to have all the moisture you’ve ever stored in your body be leeched away by the winter winds. Every winter my body probably shrinks by fifteen percent because so much water is wrung from my poor tissues and it just doesn’t help that …

This is the second foot spa that my husband has bought me and man can I say one thing? This this thing is so cheap just like the first one he got me. Now don’t get me wrong, this thing feels great. It makes my feet feels good …

These can be lifesavers!
I first started using earplugs when I had a room-mate who did sometimes (in stressful college times) tend to scream at nigh. It was not this particular brand but I was introduced to the beauty of a quiet night.
These particular ones I like even more because …