The recent epidemic in most affluent societies is obesity and high cholesterol. There are people who go to a Gym for regular workout and keep fit but I am not one of those. Even if I could afford the high prices of Gym, I would not go …

Having used Tresseme products before and not been happy with them at all, I really should have known better than to try this one, but I did it out of desperation. I had an appointment to get to and the hot water heater at my house had broken the previous …

I love to use natural soaps, and a friend who shares my interest turned me on to a company called Lux Naturals. I was at first confused, because there is a Unilever brand called Lux soap, but this is completely different. These folks make good, old fashioned handmade cold process …

I have chronic asthma attacks, which are typically brought on my stress, anxiety and panic attacks. One of the therapeutic products I use to help ease stress, anxiety and panic attacks is the Earth Therapeutics Anti Stress Bath and Body Oil. The reason I like this therapeutic bath and …

Anyone here ever heard of the Betet Ointment? Well I guess only the Chinese of the Filipinos have heard about this product. This is an ointment in a small green container. It has a texture of a vapor rub, can also be used as such when you feel your …

I love this moisturizing cream, it’s one of the best I’ve purchased in a long time, that’s good for face, body, and hands without any irritations! I saw this in the paper of my local drug store, and they were having a sale on a few Nivea products, so …

I often color my hair and usually with a permanent color. One day I decided that I wanted to see how my hair would look with a lot more red in it. I chose the Natural Instincts because it is not permanent—“ so if I did not like the result, …

I have fibromyalgia, and often use oils for massage, which helps to calm the muscle spasms and stiffness I sometimes experience. I have used a great variety of combinations of oils. I heard about this product through a friend who read about it, and I found it interesting that …

When I was vacationing at a beach house in the South, one of the worst things that can happen on a vacation happened. I got the flu. My traveling companion and I both had it, and were too sick to enjoy most of the time we were there. …

When I was a kid, I have never really used the most popular brand of toothpaste. And as an adult now, I now know that popular brand names do not necessarily mean that it is the best among the best.
I now have a family of my own. And I …

I have fibromyalgia and there is nothing more pampering than having someone (usually my partner) give me a warm, gentle massage to relax my muscles and keep them from cramping. I’ve used a variety of massage oils and lotions, but I had not yet tried Arnica oil by itself. (I …

I suffer terrible bouts of foot cramps due to fibromyalgia, and one day a friend and fellow fibro sufferer came over and happily handed me a pair of these. She had already taken them out of the package, for some reason, and simply laid them down on the table and …

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 …

Have you ever seen something on a television ad, ordered it, and then felt so stupid and embarrassed that you hoped no one ever found out? Let me spare you the pain I endured. Do NOT order the Instant Arm Lift strips.
They are a complete and total rip off. …

There are such a wide variety of body washes on the market, it can be so confusing as it what one to buy. I know that I often find myself in front of the aisle of ages trying to decided which one looks the nicest to buy. Yet, the …

Playtex Sport Tampons are the best thing to ever happen to me, well at least the best thing to ever happen to me during my time of the month. These tampons are specifically designed for those of us who are very active. When one of my friends told …

I was looking for a cheap treadmill because I am out of shape and want to get back in shape on a small budget. The Weslo CardioStride 2.0 Treadmill seemed simple and easy enough to use and was certainly cheap enough. So …

Ever since I started working from home and living a sedentary lifestyle, I have gained a lot of weight. I did not want to go out anymore because I feel ashamed and embarrassed that people are laughing at me because of my weight gain. I could not use all …

I am always trying out the latest natural remedies for diabetes. I came across some information on fenugreek, and wanted to see if it might help me control my blood sugar levels better.
Out of character for me, I opted to purchase from a GNC store rather than …

When I found a really good deal on these Australian soaps from Simple Scents, I bought several. These bars are beautiful looking, perfectly molded, with a little leaf motif embossed onto the front, and creamy soft colors with visible additives and ingredients. The Ginger Pear scent is a soft, …

I ordered and tried their free trial (paid for shipping fee only). I can tell you it does not work. From my own experience, I know many of diet products/programs do work if we follow their instructions. But this one is more than fraud. It does nothing for you.
When I …

I was told by my nutritionist to always couple my exercise with the right supplement for muscle development in order to achieve my goal sooner. Aside from drinking non-fat milk, I checked Whey from Healthy Options. I like this store because aside from they serve organic stuff, I am …

I’m really a relatively lazy person. I’ll admit it. I like to find work out routines that are easy on my body while still getting done what needs to get done. I have a problem with my back resulting from sciatica that can be somewhat painful when I walk …

I am not a big fan of mouthwash but when I received a coupon in the mail for $1 off the new Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash I just had to buy it. I had recently been to the dentist and she told me how astounded she was with the results …

There are lots of dietary supplements that promises to help reduce fat. These products have been advertised frequently in health magazines. I have been downbeat with these products because most are created from synthetic components and it has ill effects. Most of this fat-burning supplements also are contraindicated for those …

I recently used trojan twisted condoms, and I have to say i was a little impressed. I generall don’t enjoy Trojan condoms in general, I think they are uncomfortable and generally just not a quality choice as faras condoms go. The twisted variety thoughare designed with both parties in …

My cousin bought me 3 pack of Hollywood 24 Hour Miracle diet when I gained an extra of 22 pounds from popping multi vitamin, multi mineral and multi fiber 3 times a day. I was a skinny girl desperate to gain weight and no matter what I do, my …

At my last trip to Whole Foods, which is always a treat because we do not have one locally, I bought a few of their natural health and beauty products. One was this honey mango shave cream by Alba. It comes in a tube, unlike most creams that are aerosol—“ …

I have just completed 3 months on the cambridge diet and have successfully lost 30 pounds. The diet consists of consuming low calorie milkshakes and soups along with atleast 4 litres of water per day. There are a great variety of flavoured powders that can be made into yummy …

I’ve always had discoloration as far as my skin tone went. On my face it’s particularly noticeable because I have these huge red blotches, especially around my nose and on my chin. I’ve tried all kinds of things to control the discoloration, even visited a dermatologist, but what it …

I am a person who loves gardening and also have the privilege of having a beautiful garden at the back yard of my place. Recently since my garden required a little revamping( the pots had to be changed and the plants trimmed )- I had to spent quite …

When my son was first diagnosed with autism, it felt like my world had come crashing down on me. I knew next to nothing of the disorder, and felt like I had no one to turn to. My husband was struggling in the same way. Our …

I am a 58 year old woman with a bad back and bad knees. I can’t get out and walk anymore which I really miss. I asked my chiropractor and my orthopedic surgeon and they both recommended I get an Elliptical.
My husband and I were looking many …

Dear readers,
I’m going to write about something very important for all of us and very easy to learn only if we are honest, sincere and responsible people. Remember if health is lost everything is lost, and living becomes meaningless so, it’s always advisable to take care of oneself, as …

My mom ordered these hair spools for herself, but I ended up using them more than she does. I have never been a fan of conventional rollers. If I am going to roll my hair, it usually means I am going to sleep in the curlers, because perhaps I want …

Pepto Bismol was recommended to me by a pharmacist when I was having tummy problems. But this medicine is for so much more. It helps to relieve Upset Stomach, Indigestion, Heartburn, Nausea and Diarrhea.
I personally used it for Nausea, Upset Stomach and on very rare occasions, Heart Burn. Pepto …

Skin cleansers have always been my favorite beauty aids because I always strongly felt that a clean skin went a long way in helping me look young and beautiful. This is why I just loved experimenting with different types of skin cleansing aids and seemed quiet thrilled when my …

I was hesitant at first whether to submit a review like this because this thing is what I can consider pretty intimate. It’s about sanitary pads. I don’t know with other women who have tried Modess but I would love to recommend the brand, Modess(regardless of the …

I love homemade and natural soaps, and I have developed an interest in European bath products, so when I discovered the Greenscape products in a store in Marietta, GA I spent way more than I needed to. One of the wonderful soaps that I found was the Greenscape Organic lettuce, …

I wasn’t always like this, at least as far as I know, but ever since I moved to Michigan nine years ago with my husband and kids, I have experienced some severe cases of motion sickness. I remember being able to sit in a car while someone was driving …

I’ve noticed since I turned forty that my teeth are getting yellow and aged looking, like I suppose you would expect. It’s really frustrating when you do everything you can to take care of your teeth and they turn yellow anyway, so I started trying whitening products. …

After I turned forty I thought I should change my exercise routine and take up something that I continue till old age. I bought a motorized treadmill from Excell, India. I got it for INR 25,000. I live in an apartment so I wanted something that could be folded …

There was a time roughly about six years ago when I was visiting relatives in Taiwan. It was summer time and if you know anything about that part of the world, then you know that its very humid and tropical and that it comes complete with deadly insects such as …

I used Care One Dandruff Shampoo after spending the night at someone else’s house. I had forgotten to pack my own shampoo. I am not particularly fond of dandruff shampoos and definitely not a store brand. I didn’t have any choice though. I decided to give it a try …

The McDavid Jumper’s Knee Strap is for those with jumper’s knee or Osgood-Schlatter disease, but it does NOT work. I have jumper’s knee and all the strap does is apply pressure to the swollen area of my knee, but I don’t know how that’s supposed to help, because it …

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up a copy of More Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy since I was unfamiliar with her first video, or any of her work on Public Television.
While I like the inclusion of all …

I have fibromyalgia pain that affects my lower back, and I have tried a great variety of pain creams, patches, and other products. When I read some reviews for this product, I thought it was a patch that actually provided heat, but it is not. The effective ingredients of …

So, you are either short-sighted or long-sighted and you’ve either had glasses before, or maybe you’ve window shopped and tried different types of frames or you are in a battle against yourself whether to put in $200 approx. for some good frames or spend $20 approx. for monthly disposable …

I first learned about Clear shampoo on a TV commercial. Its launching was grand. Whoever were the people behind its very successful launching must have spent an obscene amount of money for this product to be introduced to consumers.
I purchased Clear in sachet and used it. The content of …

Although there is a ton of other brand that made Cod Liver Oil, the brand that first comes to mind is Seven Seas. This brand has been around for ages and I remember my mom giving it to us when we were kids. Well, since then I …