Since I have tried many Pilates workouts in the past, I thought I would bump things up and try a more advanced workout. I spotted Dr. Sichel’s Power Pilates Intermediate Workout and thought that it would be perfect for amping up my usual sessions.
Unfortunately, …

I have never had the best of luck with natural deodorants, at least not under my arms. I was actually looking for something I could use on other areas of skin for when I was out in very hot weather. I live in the South and it is difficult not …

I’m not the type who gets fat easily, but I have gained a lot of weight this summer. I blame it on the fact that it is summer. I tend to eat a lot of sweets, esp. ice cream, because it is so hot. It then became imperative that …

Think you can’t be a Biggest Loser, well so did I until I found the Biggest Loser Fitness Program. With the program I was able to learn all the secrets to creating a lean, strong, fit body using only a few basic pieces of equipment, and in …

After a grueling month doing Jillian Michael’s 30-Day Shred, I decided to take advantage of the momentum by moving forward with her Ripped in 30 DVD.
The workout DVD includes 4 levels, one level for each week. On average, the exercises last about 30 to 35 minutes inclusive of …

When a friend had suggested I test my pH levels to see how acid or alkaline my tissues were, I thought she was nuts at first, but then I did some reading and it made sense that I should take this seriously. I’ve been struggling to lose some weight, and …

I have been using the Philips Sonic Care Toothbrush for three years now and I love it so much that I have bought one for every member of my family.
When I first started using it I was skeptical because the vibrations were so strong that it made my teeth …

I had some issues a few years ago with gum disease. Through diligence and with a dentists help, I got them straightened out. Now, I get very worried if I see any signs of inflammation in my gums as I really don’t want to go through all that again. …

Norforms have been on the market for years, and surprisingly there have not been many other products that emulated them. I had never used the product until a year ago. I had remembered selling them when I worked in a drugstore in my youth. One particularly funny …

For several years now, I have been religiously following the family custom of washing my feet two times a day- once immediately after getting up and the second time —“ before retiring to bed. Since I have been practicing this custom right from my childhood, it now seems something …

Taking care of your skin is important. You have to be very careful in choosing the kind of products you put to your skin, especially your face. If the soap you are using is not compatible with your skin, you may have problems with it and may even cause …

I love trying out natural brands of soaps, especially when made by true soap artisans that take their craft seriously. Alpenglow is based in Alaska, and I recently discovered their site when a friend recommended one of their massage oils. While I was there, I looked into their soaps as …

After using the Reactine Regular Strength, I decided to switch to Reactine Extra Strength. The regular strength tablets didn’t get the job done so I decided to get this version. I get stuffy nose, watery eyes, and I sneeze whenever outdoors. I usually experience this around this time of …

I bought this deep cleansing skin wash when I was having some acne problems on my face. In the summer, my skin gets very oily, and using heavy sun blocks always makes it worse. I have used several brands that contained salicylic acid, but found that it was causing my …

The Meadows has to be one of the most beautifully structured facilities I’ve ever been to as far as it relates to treatment facilities in Arizona. As a mother of a recovering addict, I’ve been in and out of many facilities, just recently this one.
Built 35 years ago …

I am always busy with my projects. And I am worried about my health because I am starting have pains. Early in the morning my mother woke me up but I cannot stand on my bed. I try to stand but I fall on my bed. In the …

Autumn is always the starting of the season of the year when a number of people fall sick. I was sick for 3 weeks in total. First , I had a fever, then a cold. As I do not like visiting doctors, I self-medicate myself with lots of fruit …

I found this product when looking for fiber supplements, and it is quite an interesting blend—“ so I bought it to try for my own digestive issues. I have had GERD and irritable bowel syndrome for years, and I have been taking aloe vera, fiber and sometimes enzymes to treat …

Of all the alcohol brands I have tried, Band Aid is the one with the scent I like the most. It also disinfects thoroughly and I can be guaranteed that killing germs are just an alcohol splash away. I like the scent of Band Aid because it does not …

I take a nightly hot bath for treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and I enjoy a great variety of products to make it more interesting. I love bath salts, both for the fun of using them and for the fact that they add minerals like magnesium to the water which …

Well, this particular mouthwash for interventions has made me want to write a review about it because I’m not happy with it.
PURPOSE OF THIS MOUTHWASH
It is a product for gums that improves their health and avoids problems like irritation or gingivitis or something more delicate like interventions, extractions, implants, …

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 …

Scanning through an Avon Catalog one day, I saw this Avon Footworks Heel Softening cream and I became quite curious about how it can really make my heel soft and nice to touch. And so, I ordered one from an avon lady to to try if it …

This is not your typical insole! And typical hasn’t really done it for me in the past, so I was pretty anxious to try the AirPlus For Her Ultra Arch Size 5-11 Insoles, which were only $5, and definitely the cheapest of this kind of product that I’ve used …

One of my favorite cleaning products is Clorox’ Disinfecting Wipes. They come in cylinder containers, and the bigger one (the one I have) holds 75 wipes. They are meant to wipe of household surfaces to kill viruses, such as the ones that cause a cold or flu. …

I tried out this product because it honestly sounded like fun. It is a weight loss aid, in the form of liquid chocolate that you drink an ounce of before a meal. It contains the patented product “Chocamine” which is a concentration of the “feel good” chemical in cocoa …

I don’t use mouthwash all of the time, but find myself buying it on occasion. I last purchased some mouthwash at my local dollar store. It was some pretty decent mouthwash by the name of Lander Refreshing Mint Gargle and Mouthwash. I thought it was a good buy at …

If you’re a cubicle dweller such as myself, then you may find that you are in need of a high quality masseuse. Ideally, I’d have one on call to work on my poor achy back every lunch break of every day. Somehow, I can’t see a way …

I love to make my own body butters, bath salts, and other products. I have used cocoa butter many times in my own formulas, and although once blended it is fine, it can be difficult to work with as a solid. When I was reading some messages on a …

This is an interesting product from GNC that I found when I was browsing the store one day. I like unusual flavors in oral care products and that is how it initially caught my eye.
These “ampules” contain a hydrogen peroxide based tooth polisher and whitener, and are for …

Mealtimes have not been my favorite times to nourish my body lately because my digestive system has been completely off. Recently, I went to my local herbal shop and purchased the Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Eater’s Digest Herbal Tea to see if that would help me and so far, …

I have used many Aveeno products over the years and I really like them. Although this is not a 100% natural formulation, and it does contain detergents and artificial fragrances and ingredients, it is a very consistent brand for gentleness and quality. Probably the most natural thing about the product …

Awhile ago I tried the Avalon Organics Moisturizing Cream Shave in Aloe Unscented and I really liked it a lot. I loved the fact that is was made with organic nourishing and protecting ingredients. It also helped nourish my sensitive skin when I was shaving my legs. So I …

Hudson’s Eumenthol Jujubes Herbal pastille is too strong for my taste. The first time I tried it, I nearly sneezed my life out!
I suffered from a bad cold, and a colleague offered me Hudson’s Eumenthol Jujubes Herbal pastille. I took just one, chewed for a few seconds, …

StriVectin neck cream is not in the stores you have to call and order it. You will pay an outlandish price for this small jar of cream that claims to visibly lift, tighten, smooth and tone your neck area. You will be sorely disappointed! It claims to cure “turkey …

Awhile back I was on this tooth-whitening craze, and I was trying to use a number of popular teeth whitening products to achieve that perfect Hollywood smile. So while I was browsing my Wal-Mart one day, I noticed a Listerine product that I’ve never noticed before. It was in …

I like to use bar soaps in the summer when my skin is a little oilier. I use sun block regularly and the extra oils in it can be a challenge to weaker cleansers. When I saw this soap there were several things that drew me to it. The first …

I have purchased several of these hand sanitizers from the Dollar Tree for over a year now. It is very handy to carry around or in the car because no water or soap is required and according to the label on the bottle, this sanitizer kills 99.99% of all …

The opti-free contact lense solution comes in a green and white bottle and claims that it is a no-rub formula. I tried this, but the contact lense only gets dirtier and dirtier. There must be better contact lense solutions out there because even though I have began rubbing the …

My healthy looking skin always got me great compliments from friends and family. But to keep it healthy- I always made sure that it remained clean. For this I never hesitated to get the best products from the market- which I felt would help me achieve this goal. Trying …

I have mitral valve prolapse before. It happened one time when I had unexplained chest pain. I was scared to sleep at that time. The murmuring pain occurred for how many hours and the good thing it subsided after 5 hours. The following day, I did a 2D Echo. Right …

When I began having pain in my right upper abdomen, I assumed it was gas. I soon experienced it so frequently that I had to visit the doctor, who determined that I had gallstones. These eventually ended with my gallbladder being removed in an emergency surgery, but when I was …

I think it is fairly important to any woman to use reliable feminine products. I have always been a tampon sort of girl and use them almost monthly. I have a few brands that I really love, but I am always willing to go out and look for something …

Being a fibromyalgia patient, I am familiar with most brands of pain relief rubs on the market. The nerve disorder causes pain and muscle cramps that require frequent measures to keep me functional. I’ve used regular Icy Hot in the past, and it is a good product—“ as good as …

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 …

This shampoo is a Japanese product, which I ordered after my brother sent me some other health and beauty aids from Japan and I became interested in them. This shampoo can be ordered online and is available for purchase to people in the US.
It is a lovely …

I purchased this product about three weeks ago from Wal-Mart for less than $5. A few months ago I suffered a traumatic event that rendered me unable to function due to anxiety and depression. My doctor prescribed me three separate medications- one of which was Zoloft. …

I am a person who has been suffering from migraine for the last few years. Since having migraine almost makes me paralyzed, it leaves behind no other option than taking a pain killer to help me get some relief. Since I have dreaded taking painkillers, I always try …

When I was looking for some cheap bar soap to use at a cabin I was staying at, I chose this one because it was on sale. I had not really used any Tone products before, and I was pleasantly surprised at the fragrance, which is fresh, fruity, bright and …

I have had migraines for years, and I have tried just about everything out there that claims to relieve or prevent them. Still, once in awhile I see something I have not tried. When I saw these bands that are supposed to use acupressure points to relieve the …