For about a half a year now I have been on the local Weight Watchers program to lose about 40 pounds. Over that time I have lost the goal of 40 pounds to be the healthy weight I am now, and to learn the healthy habits that we should …

Summer is just a few weeks away. To prepare for my family’s camping trip in May, I’ve just packed in Beach Hut Clear Spray Sunblock in my travel luggage. I got this sunblock spray from last summer and still have half bottle left. To be honest, I had a …

I had moderate bacne from the age of 12 to 17, and this body wash really helped for a while. My bacne then progressed into pretty severe territory when I was 18, and this body wash ended up being useless. It is really good for just a few pimples …

This is an over the counter wart removal system. It comes with 12 disposable applicators. The applicator is used to apply the contents within directly on the wart that causes the wart to freeze and fall off.
I like the fact that I could remove warts at home instead …

I have thinning hair, and use a variety of products to promote fullness and volume. When my hairdresser recommended the Nioxin system, I bought the kit with the shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment. I later got the hair spray and some other styling products.
Since supposedly all the …

I am quite the connoisseur of birth control. I’ve been taking birth control since the 7th grade when I experienced my first of several ruptured ovarian cysts. I have always had heavy periods, and have taken the birth control pill, the patch, the nuvaring, and I now have the …

Since I was a teenager I had a problem with oily skin which turns out to acne. As I was growing I became very shy because of the way I look. I was often teased because of my pimples. I have been in the look for a few products …

For a lady who’s always on the road, like me, keeping fresh, clean, and hygienic is still a priority especially during long-haul trips and trips that take the entire day. But, of course, when travelling we always don’t have the luxury to freshen up in nice, comfortable rest room, …

I have been a huge fan of Healing Garden products ever since they arrived in Canada about 7 years ago. My favourite is lavender, as the Healing Garden line uses a lot of lavender in their scents, unlike other cosmetic lines where I’ve noticed an alcohol scent.
Lavender is a …

I’m not a health nut by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, I’m quite the opposite, and like to think of myself as, quite frankly, perpetually lazy. I like my couch,I like my television, I like a good book, and the idea of going for a walk (unless …

Working at the computer for long hours made my hand muscles and wrist tired, over worked and cramped. Although I tried reducing the pain by applying hot compress on it after returning from work, I was on a look out for a more simple and effective way in dealing …

I purchased this mat, assuming that it would provide really intense physical sensations. I was disappointed. I have tried a few of the shiatsu type massagers, and I suppose that I have been spoiled by the effect they render. At any rate, the massaging mat is …

I have always thought that vitamins were a good way to keep my body healthy and energetic. I have always been sort of sluggish and started taking vitamins a few years ago to deal with that problem. Considering that there are multiple forms and brands of vitamins on the …

I am a total fitness freak and love to experiment with different types of fitness techniques that will go along way to help me keep fit and healthy. After having heard and read much about the goodness of yoga- I decided to learn it and incorporate it …

I have been using Neti Pot systems for years and received an offer to receive an Arm and Hammer Simply Saline Plus Neti Pot Kit for free with a mail in rebate. I was so excited so I went right out and purchased one.
Of course I really don’t enjoy …

After being dissatisfied with a bath bubble mat that was meant to mimic a hot tub, I decided to buy this bath massage pillow instead. The massage is only concentrated on the neck and upper back, but it was not loud like the bubble jet mat and was much easier …

I don’t even know what the name of this product even means, but that’s okay as long as it works I guess. Smile’s is the name of the company that creates the PRID Drawing Salve. And of course I was kidding just a bit about not understanding the name. …

I first tried this lip balm when a friend loaned me some, and I immediately had to find out where to buy it. This product contains tea tree oil, and I am a tea tree fanatic. I love the smell of it, and use it in just about anything I …

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 am an African American woman and my hair needs a lot of moisture and care. During last winter I was feeding it too much protein after washes so it began falling out tremendously!! I did research to figure out the fastest way I could grow my hair back …

I have been taking Caltrate 600 + D plus minerals with very pleasing results. I had my gall bladder removed 12 years ago(I was 27 at the time) and ever since have had very loose stools. And these were the kind in which I was running to …

A fan of workout equipment, I always try to find the best fit for a small apartment. The NordicTrack SpaceSaver Elliptical - NTEL7996 really saves on space. It fits easily into my computer room and I can work out in comfort.
It was sort of a task to assemble, but …

This diet enticed me because I saw it on the Today Show. One of the authors presented some of the meals that looked delicious and satisfying. So I bought the book.
What I discovered is that I had a huge shopping list for my first few days. Some …

So many times I have found it difficult to get my children and family to eat vitamins. We all know the value of taking vitamins daily. We used to live in the North and found that the kids were getting sick a lot. Because of this we had to …

I recently tried Tiger Balm patches for the first time and really liked them. My back problems have been severe on and off for the past year and a half or so, and I’ve found that the only way I can really treat the pain is through the use …

I bought the Gazelle Edge at Walmart for 100 dollars and I have to say, I love it! It’s easy to move and not very heavy at all. It folds up easily so I can easily slip it in a closet or move it from room to room. What’s …

I have already written about how horrible disposable tissue toilet seat covers are… now let me share a much better alternative.
These are unlike the thin, wispy, “useless against anything stronger than still air” toilet covers that you get in public restrooms—“ you know, the ones with the little piece still …

When I was having a period of irritation in my “intimate” areas due to some treatment for yeast infection that backfired a bit, I went through several months where any sort of friction or contact was slightly painful. Obviously, this was not good for my love life.
Although I …

I fell in love with the foaming soaps made by companies like Bath and Body Works and Method. I saw this soap on the shelf and decided I would try the totally organic version too. This is an almond scented soap, so I thought, and I got into those after …

I have learned that you do not necesarily need to splurge on a product to get what you need. I was looking for a scale to monitor my weight and at first I decided to purchase just a basic, cheap scale. This was only 10$ and because it was …

I was very excited about this product. It seemed like a perfect idea, and I still think it is. You attach it to your shower, so that you can use it in the shower without having the mess that a Waterpik or similar irrigator makes. I have used a …

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 …

This is a big name for something as simple as a sunscreen, but I guess that’s supposed to mean that it works better. Big names and big claims and all that. The La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid Extreme could probably be cut down to just La …

I have been taking contraceptive pills since I was around 14 years old —“ that may seem odd but my GP suggested beginning the pill because I was experiencing chronic pain prior to my period. So, I was prescribed microgynon which I continued to take for the next …

I have a friend in the UK who regularly sends me little care packaged with products from her country that I cannot get here. I look forward to these greatly. The last one I received had a product from Handmade Naturals. It was a natural lip balm with a ginger …

I go through a lot of bandages on a weekly basis. Sure, it’s a little disconcerting that I hurt myself as often as I do, but shaving nicks just never elude me, not even for one day. I get a little tired of having bandages taped every which way …

The Oregon Mint Snuff Company has developed a product that is very helpful to those looking to break a niccotine addiction. They have created five different flavors of Oregon Mint Snuff that can be used as an alternative to chewing tobacco. From what I understand it has …

It is easy to be fat but never easy to be slim because you have to work for it.Eating is the most serious problem why we get so fat easily.It is good to eat when you know the right food to eat but this is not really followed because …

This has got to be the best sunscreen I have ever used! Seriously! I love it so much! A friend of mine recommended it to me, she has a 3 year old son, and she protects him like a hawk! Whenever we go out to the beach she is …

The Scarsdale Diet is one of several diet plans that I’ve found online and tried. It consists of a fairly comprehensive meal plan that is supposed to be followed for a period of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, you’re supposed to resume a regular healthy eating routine …

If you have dealt with acne like I have, you search till you find the right cleanser. The problem was for me, no matter what I tried, I couldn’t find the right cleanser to clear up my face. No matter what I did, the acne got worse. And when …

I have used several brands of sanitary napkins, including Stayfree, Kotex, and a few store-brands. None have provided the protection, absorption, and comfort of Always Ultra Thin Pads. After years of wearing standard thickness pads and experiencing bunching and leaks, I decided to try the ultra thins. …

I love my weight watcher scales, I use them everyday to weigh myself, they are really accurate.
The best thing I like about it is that it is digital it tells you exactly what weight you are for example: 58.92 kilograms. I like seeing how much weight I lose right …

When I first decided to try OB brand tampons, I had heard from several women who greatly preferred them over other brands. According to them, they were more absorbent, smaller, easier to insert, easier to remove, easier to carry—“ and more comfortable to wear with no leaking and no slippage.
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About a week ago, I was over at a friend’s house and after we had done our regular weekly shopping, we decided that we deserved some well-earned time and luxury that can only mean one thing: the hot tub. Luckily she lives in a nice condo development and had a …

I have always had beautiful long nails and many of my family members and friends envied my natural white nail tips. I always took pride in caring for my nails by shaping and buffing them to give it a salon finish; however, over a period of time I’ve neglected …

I own a pair of Ironmaster Quicklock dumbells. These are dumbells which have an adjustable pin so that you merely have to just change the pin placement to change the weight of the dumbell.
This is one of the best investments I have made. I used to own many pairs …

Mederma is a cult product popular among consumers and those working in the medical field. This scar remover was recommended to me by a skin clinic. It’s mainly for a cosmetic reason why I and so many others wish to get rid of ugly scars. The …

When it was time for me to pick out a new toothbrush I went to my local drugstore to see exactly what was available. I was accustom to using the toothbrushes that my dentists would give me after leaving their office and call me lazy, but I knew that …

This Northwest Medical Center Urgent Care location (Ina & Shannon Rd)is close to my home, and for that reason I have used it on several ocassions. Recently, however, I have been opting to drive an extra four miles or so to visit a NextCare Urgent Care on Oracle. Why? …