You know how when you’re at a certain age and when you look back at photos from the past you go, “Oh my God, I can’t believe I use to be that thin! And there I thought I was some kind of monstrous cow that had been genetically programed to …

I recently bought a raffle ticket at charity event to help the needy. I never win at these sorts of things but the money was going for a good cause so really never expected to hear anything. A couple weeks later I received a letter along with a package …

I bought this product (repeatedly) for two reasons. One- it advertised that it helps you lose weight. Two- it advertised that it give you an energy boost. Although the Hydroxy-Cut mixed berry drink mix does taste good, I did not find that it helps lose weight …

I took advantage of a sale at CVS this week and picked up a box of my favorite anti-aging eye treatment. I had first learned of the Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod System when I had to get camera ready for a family wedding. At that time I …

My lips get dry easily, probably due to a combination of various minor ailments I have.
Because of this, I have become a connoisseur of lip balms, and I found a very unusual one that I really like. I had never heard of kokum butter until I tried this balm. Now …

I have fibromyalgia and sometimes lower back pain. In the past, I have used pain patches that warm up, and also patches that provide a counter-irritant effect. The counter-irritant products contain menthol and various other substances that impart a warm or cold effect to the area of skin they …

After getting rid of an older Taylor Scale that did not have a quality construction to it I decided to replace it with a better quality model. While it was not my first choice to purchase another Taylor scale, I went to Target to replace it and found that …

Though I’ve become used to the idea that I’ll be taking medication for something or another almost all the time (I’ve become plagued with health problems since I started working last year and ended up with various work-related injuries), but my husband absolutely hates to take medication of any …

I have been taking Vitamin E supplement as one of my anti-oxidants. In the past, I have used several brands in the market trying to hit the right product for my needs.
Now I am already using KIrkland Vitamin E 400 I.U. …

The muscle building milkshake by SixStar was crap and it was so gross and disgusting and I am saying this right now that I am not a fan of this garbage for so many reasons and the main reason would be that this stuff did not work for me …

It took a debilitating wrist injury to finally convince me to consider buying an electric toothbrush. Every now and then, I get this pain on my wrist after spending long hours fiddling the keyboard and mouse. This neuritis has been affecting my normal activities. The acute …

The NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot is actually a pretty simple concept. I actually first saw it on TV when it was being demonstrated. I decided to try it out because many claim that it works very fast and is very simple.
I got the pot. It arrived within a …

I have been trying to develop my hairstyling skills a bit lately. I have naturally wavy, long, frizzy and damaged hair. I love to use a flatiron or the InStyler to give it a straighter, sleeker look. Since they both use heat, and heat just aggravates frizz in the …

I’ve been smoking for something like twenty years or more at this point in my life. I’ve never been much of a heavy smoker. There are days I’ll only have a few cigarettes all day long, and then there are times when I could smoke a half a pack …

I started using Kroger Vitamin C 1000 mg with Rose Hips last year to try to stay healthy and so far so good. It has an excellent taste that is a little bit sweet and a little bit tart, but it is the perfect combination of both sweet and …

I have spent a lot of my time feeling sluggish and not very energetic. I hate when I feel this way and know that the right combination of vitamins can make me feel much better. I wanted something that would give me a boost of energy, while improving my …

I like to use a gentle toner year round when my face needs to be freshened up a bit. I prefer that it not be drying, so that it will not irritate my combination skin, and not be too moisturizing in the summer. I have tried a variety of toners, …

I just passed the official “over forty” mark, so it’s time for me to look into preventing the aging of my skin as much as possible. I have combination skin, which is dry in winter and oilier in summer with some mild adult acne that rears its head if I …

When my son started to get involved into sports he spent his time out of the house most of the time. He is a very active young boy and so engrossed in outdoor games. This is very normal for kids his age, staying long hours playing under the heat …

I take a hot bath every night to assist in treating the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, and the general stress of life that we all can use a break from. Since I have been using this therapy, my life has become more normal and I have struggled much less with …

I have seasonal allergies, which are worse in the spring and fall. In the past, I have tried a great number of prescription medicines that are supposed to prevent allergy symptoms, and none of them have worked for me. The only drug that does work for me is Benadryl. (diphenhydramine …

I sometimes have problems with dry mouth. It usually hits me in the winter, when I’ve been using the heating more and the indoor air gets extremely dry. I often wake up at night unable to swallow. During the day it affects me to a lesser degree, and usually manifests …

Grape Seed extract is probably one of the sought after health supplements today. I’ve seen a growing trend in supplements in which skin-nourishing antioxidants are added to typical vitamins. Grape seed extract turns any food or health supplement to something hip, and I’d like to have a …

I have hair that is thinning on top. This has been a frustrating issue since I have turned forty. I have tried a variety of methods to try and reverse the hair loss or encourage growth, but so far I have not gotten impressive results from any of them. In …

During Girl Scout, during grade school, I was taught to always bring first aid kit. Accidents happen all the time no matter how severe or not, you need to treat the wounds. Because of that thought, I always have a ready First Aid Kit wherever I go, even until …

As many chronic pain suffers know, the prescribed medications we must take have side effects. The dilemma I face, as many others do, is how much risk am I willing to take. Do I medicate my pain today without considering long-range damage, or live with pain that causes permanent …

When my partner and I saw this in a store, we couldn’t resist. We tried it out on the way home, which I do not recommend while driving. It’s a simple instrument, a platinum silver colored handle with about twenty-five or so long, thin, flexible wires extending from it. …

While we are involved in our hectic schedules, the one thing we forget is oral care. Bright teeth and fresh mouth are the keys to impress people. A killing smile is what boys and girls look for. So, you have a right product in front of you to start …

I usually keep hand sanitizer with me. I try to keep some in my car or in my purse. Being a mom and having an autoimmune illness keeps me on the look out for ways to kill those germs. I was shopping at Walgreen’s and noticed …

I don’t know what my sudden fascination is with wrinkle-reducing creams, but over the last six months, I’ve invested in more than a dozen creams or sprays or lotions that are specifically designed to treat fine lines and wrinkles. I’ve visited my favorite store more times this year than …

I’ve had back problems for about the last two years. I work in retail and I’m always up and down ladders and carrying heavy boxes and balancing on my tip toes and reaching way higher than my 5′2″ stature can really reach, and as a result I managed to …

I’ve been using calcium supplement for about five years now and I have to tell you that I’m happy with the result and the supplement worked well without much side effects. I did not have any major side effects while taking it but only good results like better teeth, …

I was in the health food store looking at the homeopathic pain creams but the only one that I saw that I knew for sure had any possibility of working cost too much. The woman who was working recommended the Boiron Arnicare Cream which cost $6.49. I thought …

I have a problem with snoring. It drives others crazy, and sometimes I even wake myself up with it. I have tried Breathe Right strips and they were just too weird and uncomfortable for me, and they also simply did not work.
I decided to try this …

I haven’t had menopause period, but my mom is having hers now. As with normal menopause symptoms, the woman will experience some hot flashes (which is, a sudden temperature rising period), sleep disturbances, unstable emotions, nausea, anxiety, decreasing libido. Since my mom is having hers now (on the way …

I have a lot of small scars on my legs, mostly from accidents when shaving because I’m perpetually in a hurry and I nick myself just about every single day that I take a shaver to my legs. Sad, but true. And, because of all those nicks, my legs …

I have a friend who has been going to school to major in herbal medicine, and she’s the one who recommended that I take Black Cohosh supplements to help with my menstrual cramps. Technically speaking, Black Cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms, such as the hot and cold …

For the past two years I have been using the Unilever Pepsodent Toothpaste. I like it because I feel it thoroughly cleans my teeth. It feels compact in my mouth and gives me a feel that it is doing its job. Before, I used close-up, another toothpaste product …

Toothpaste are like candies, they come in various flavors. One of the things I anticipate most when I do my grocery shopping is to see a new flavor on the shelves. Close Up has always manufactures great flavors and one of those that they have released is “Fire Freeze”. The …

I have a few stray hairs that like to take up residence on my chin and I am forever tweezing them. I have a problem seeing them sometimes, because of the light in my bathroom, so I thought a lighted tweezer might be worth a try.
I scratched …

Sometimes after working out in the gym my feet tend to sweat and feel uncomfortable, and that feeling stays on my feet until I take a shower or bath. Another problem is in my workout sneakers, they sometimes carry a bad odor and I have to wash them constantly …

While I was working graveyard shift for a call center a few years ago, there were times I just wanted to sleep on the floor; especially after my days off. When I feel tired or sleepy; I go to 7-Eleven and buy Lipovitan Ira. And just like magic, I …

About once every spring or summer, a friend asks for my sister and I to help her clean up her yard. Usually it is her cottage’s yard or her elderly, but adorable, uncle’s. It is nice to get away from our city and go to the nearest one, especially …

My favorite deodorant is Dry Idea Deodorant Powder Fresh Clear. I have used this deodorant for years and will only stop using it if it is no longer available for purchase. I purchase it at the grocery store that I shop at for $4.19 for a 3 oz. bottle. …

If you are reading this article, you have probably seen Pete Sisco’s websites and/or read some of his ebooks such as Lifetime Strength or Get This Strong. Maybe you are skeptical about it because of all the scams and garbage that can be found on the internet. …

Every pregnant woman gains weight and upon giving birth, some of the unwanted weight remain. Fat deposits are seen here and there, making new moms insecure about their body shape. I for one experienced that dreadful feeling. Upon getting the go signal from my ob-gyne that …

I am a regular user of OPI nail polish, and when I saw that the same company that makes OPI also had a skin care line, I was curious. I decided to try out their caramel cream juicie lotion. I love the taste and smell of caramel, and even though …

I have prescription glasses but when my boyfriend started having a hard time seeing, the eye doctor told him he didn’t need to get a prescription, that his eyes just weren’t bad enough yet. She suggested that we get him a pair of reading glasses from the store that …

This body lotion is very cheap (in a good way) and does what it claims. It’s used for very dry skin plus the price can’t be beat. For under $5 this can last for a year. I bought this in the 30% bonus size which is a pretty good …

My periods are pretty heavy for the first two days and when I go to bed I like to use sanitary protection that is more heavy duty than my daytime one as it is a pain to be woken in the night because you are leaking. I first …