Today is the day I celebrate the birth of my second daughter. She was born at 8:34 this morning via c-section at a healthy 7 pounds, 15 ounces.
That’s why I want to take a minute to give my thanks to the Beaver Dam Community Hospital for helping us in …

I take a nightly hot bath to help manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia, like stiffness, pain, and muscle spasm. It works better than any medication I have ever tried. In the winter, I use a variety of bath product that add moisture to the bath, since I have dry …

I started using Bio Oil during my 3rd pregnancy which was two years ago. During my second pregnancy I started getting stretch marks and my skin itched really bad all the time no matter how hydrated I was or how much stretch mark creams and lotions I had used. …

It was kind of funny I ran across this product when I did because all the girls at work and I have just recently decided to have a team-inspired diet together over a three month period. Most of them are sickenly skinny, and don’t have to work nearly as …

When my best friend came to me with a little weird bottle with some Japanese writing on it and said “You have GOT to try this” I should have been more alarmed than I was, as I know he has a weird sense of humor. He told me it …

Iodex pain killing balm , I really don’t know from when have been relying on Iodex balm to relieve our family from the back aches and body aches our family sometimes suffer from. It is just about normal for active people to get the sprain or ache sometimes and …

I have used a few Pre de Provence soaps in the past, but it had been a long time—“ and when I bought one of their lavender soaps for myself and a friend who had been looking for one, I also bought one of their pineapple soaps.
The fragrance …

This shave gel was advertised as being good for the skin because it’s supposed to not leave the skin feeling dry and instead moisturize the skin as well as reduce the number of cuts that occur while shaving. I thought this product might be good for me because I …

My wife and I are always looking for new ways to keep the spark going in the bedroom. So, when KY came out with their new Yours & Mine lubricants, we decided to give them a try.
For those who haven’t heard of this product, you have two tubes; one …

Awhile back, me and some of my friends had a conversation about mosquito repellants. I had tried the famous Avon Skin so Soft, and found it not to be somewhat effective but not the miracle I had hoped for. Someone began extolling the virtues of brewer’s yeast. I thought at …

Since acai berry has become a very popular fruit due to its many health benefits I thought I would give it a try. This small grape sized black fruit is rich in minerals, fiber and has a high concentration of anti oxidants. The over all health benefits of this …

I decided a few months ago that I wanted to get my body back into shape. This is really hard for me because I have children and I work full time. I often feel like I don’t have time for me. …

Have you ever wondered how come some people always succeed in emiting positive and peaceful words,while others manage to ruin everything with their attitude? Is it well-known that words generate actions and that facts are those that always speak for themselves.
The influence of positive words has been researched and …

I have been using fiber therapy for several years. It helps to treat irritable bowel syndrome, reduces cholesterol, and helps manage blood sugar and appetite. I started the grapefruit pectin after a fellow dieter recommended it for appetite control. Taking the standard dose (three tablets) about thirty minutes before a …

When I heard my male friend raving about how wonderful his King of Shaves cream was, I wondered if they made a product for women as well. I happened to find one while I was shopping so I tried it out. I liked what I saw on the …

I stopped by a local Health Food Store yesterday looking for some inspiration. Recently I have taken measures to clean up my diet, and to explore new and healthier alternatives, but I have to say the amount of new choices is mind boggling. Honestly, I walk in …

I am a female with Asian skin and in my mid-20s. Acne has been a big problem for me all my life because I have oily skin, and I really don’t give much attention to my skin. I don’t follow any skin care rules like applying a toner and …

I have had a low thyroid problem since my teens. Although I do take medication for the condition, I still have periods where I just have no energy, and they seem to coincide with some symptoms that would suggest a low thyroid level. However, since my blood tests generally are …

Keeping my skin looking clean and healthy was perhaps one of the greatest secret of my beautiful looking skin. For this reason, I always tried experimenting with the different types of skin cleaners available in the market. The fact that I have had the experience of using quiet a …

After reading a few books by Dr. Dennis Gross including, Your Future Face: The Customized Plan to Look Younger at Any Age, and Your Future Face: Create a Customized Plan for Beautiful skin, over the Christmas break; I couldn’t wait to try the MD Skincare Alpha Beta …

Benecol Caramel Smart Chews are an awesome way to lower your cholesterol. I don’t have a problem with my cholesterol being high or out of control, but I think that everything and anything I can do to keep myself healthy is very important. Having high cholesterol can cause many …

I have heard many times in my life that vitamin c is good for the immune system. Considering that colds seem to run through my household like crazy, I try to incorporate vitamin c for healthier living. I have taken a few different vitamin c supplements and think that …

Keeping clean teeth is something that is very important to me. I feel that fresh breath is necessary, especially because I have smelled some horrible breath and seen some horribly rotted looking teeth. I like to use a variety of toothpastes and actually buy different toothpaste almost every time …

As spring and summer approach, I begin to try to eat more healthy and exercise more. I like to supplement my diet with nutrition bars and protein shakes. Protein shakes are also a great way to get the nutrients you need on the go. I like to …

A lot of people fear following the weight watchers diet because they don’t want to run into anyone they know or they are embarassed to publically weigh in. I recently discovered weight watchers online. I never knew that I could follow the same program on the computer in the …

I have finally found an antacid that works great, tastes great and doesn’t make me sick to my stomach. I’ve tried so many antacids like Rolaids, Alka Seltzer and even other Tums products but they simply do not work that well, they taste terrible and they leave a …

My oral hygiene is very important to me. After spending almost two months battling a gum problem a few years ago, I got it all cleared up, and promised myself it would never happen again. In addition to careful brushing, flossing daily, and going to the dentist at the …

am so glad I found this product. I shave my legs almost every day, and sometimes I get irritation afterwards. While this in just a minor annoyance during the winter months when my skin is covered up anyway, it can be a real problem during the summer …

I’ve used Biofreeze Pain Relieving Roll On in a 3 ounce tube for my wrist because it is arthritic. In the winter, it hurts badly, and I would try just about anything to relieve the pain. This Biofreeze is also useful for sore muscles, joints, and back …

Slim-Fast shakes truly are a way to help you lose weight in my honest opinion. I have been drinking them during lunchtime every day for about three months now and I have lost almost 60 pounds so far, I also exercise at home using my elliptical to help …

My all time favorite acne cream to use is Clearasil Stay Clean Tinted Acne Treatment Cream. It has really helped clear up my blemishes and acne spots while covering them up so I can still look flawless throughout me day. Best of all I love that it treats and …

I have suffered from several attacks of sciatica in my life, and this is a condition I would not wish on a mortal enemy. The pain is horrific and unrelenting. I have fibromyalgia, so I am familiar with nerve related pain, and sciatica takes it to a whole new level. …

I purchased this product after reading some positive reviews. I was hoping for something that could help fade the stretch marks I have developed from weight gain and loss. I was hesitant to purchase it, because it is extremely expensive at nearly forty dollars for a small tube.
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The last electric shaver I’ve been using just got terrible after awhile, I just couldn’t stand it anymore. I don’t know if its the blade that got dull or what, but I was just getting frustrated with the results I was getting. Every time I used it, I would …

I use different shampoos sometimes, picking ones to fit a certain need, and sometimes I switch it up. One that I liked to use before I found an alternative was Dove Extra Volume Shampoo in a 12 ounce bottle. I think it performed great, and I loved …

Opti-Free contact solution is my favorite contact solution, because it delivers everything that it promises: cleans lenses, removes protein, and keeps the lenses sterile and soft, with just a night time soak in the solution. With other brands such as Bausch and Lomb reporting recalls due to …

I have irritable bowel syndrome, and although I usually suffer with the diarrhea symptoms rather than constipation, it does occasionally go in the other direction. I take fiber supplements, but there are times when nothing seems to work. I would rather not take laxatives unless it is an absolute …

I have used contact lenses to correct my vision for over 10 years now. I’ve always thought my brown eyes are kind of plain and I wished that my eyes were a deep shade of green. I saw an advertisement in a magazine for Freshlook Color Contact lenses made …

If there is one thing I love to do during summer- it is drinking ice cold beverages, ignoring the fact that I’m vulnerable to colds and sore throat just to quench my thirst. During this times I use my secret “weapon” I learned from my mom, gargle warm water …

I have a baby nephew who I absolutely adore. Because his skin is very sensitive to most cosmetic products (including those specially formulated for babies), I tend to be very particular about the products that I purchase to use on his skin. I also have the added …

I fell in love with Primal Elements soaps when someone made me a gift basket full of them. They are the most amazing and fun bars of soap I have ever encountered. They are glycerin based, so very good for your skin. I have found them to …

Shortly after graduating college I began developing strange symptoms that I never had before. I kept going to my doctor, described my what was wrong and how I was feeling only to be told I was suffering from nothing more than severe stress and anxiety. I couldn’t …

It has become an annual ritual for us, me and my husband Steve, to embark on an ayurvedic sojourn to India. For the last ten years we visited the southern state of Kerala and experienced a fortnight of rejuvenating and detoxifying treatments from different ayurvedic centers mostly attached to …

I really regret purchasing this mask for my skin, I’ve tried a few LUSH products in the past and I’ve only said positive things about them, but sadly now I have a negative about one of their products! Now I’ve tried many masks in the past, some working well …

I received this little foot bath product as a gift. I have fibromyalgia, and often suffer extremely painful foot cramps as an effect. When I am at home, I have a massaging foot bath that I can use, as hot water really helps to alleviate the cramping. This was purchased …

Right now I am in the process of changing jobs, and I always try to do my best to make a positive impression during job interviews. Although I try to take good care of my teeth, lately I have noticed that they are not as white as I …

I have been taking fish oil to help with general health. I am diabetic, and the number one complication we all want to avoid is heart disease. Fish oil can definitely help with preventing it, and can also aid the body in a lot of other ways, like combating dry …

I was feeling very lethargic and weak lately, and while I think that the stifling heat was part of it, I also think that it was also as a result of a lack of vitamins. A family friend gave me a box of “Dr. Reddy’s Becozinc”. To be honest, …

While I was shopping in Kmart, I realized I needed to buy some liquid soap to refill my dispensers at home. There was an end cap containing one gallon bottles of the American Fare (Kmart brand) antibacterial soap close to the checkouts, and I admit I was too lazy …

Control solution is a must when using blood glucose monitors. Several companies will give it away for free if you are an owner of their monitor, such as the brand I new now, ReliOn. But, when I used One Touch Ultra blood glucose monitors, I had to …