Redken is a brand I rarely notice until my hairdresser points it out to me, or uses it on my hair while I am there. This is how she sells me… she knows that if it smells nice and I enjoy the shampoo I can be suckered into buying …

Menstrual cups and other alternatives to conventional menstrual products are increasing in popularity. Perhaps the most unique of the menstrual cups, which tend to be reusable and have a similar look, is Softcup.
Softcup, which until the summer of 2016 was known as Instead Softcup, is now part of The …

About the product:
This is a product of Bell. The whole package includes a 65-centimeter inflatable ball in light blue, an exercise manual, foot pump, and measuring strap. It was designed for people between 5-feet, four inches to six-feet tall. This exercise ball is a versatile piece that is …

Dental problems visit me every once in a while. I’ve had some work done on my molars in the past and they still continue to manifest problems even afterwards. The onset of my dental woes began last Christmas when I noted this sudden pain on my teeth …

A few weeks ago I wanted to try a new pre-workout supplement and decided to go with VPX brand N.O. Shotgun tropical punch flavor 1.3lbs. Based off readings it contains creatine for muscle endurance, amino acids for recovery, caffeine, arginine (to promote nitric oxide), protein, zero sugar, zero carbohydrates, …

I went to this hospital facility as early as 30th week into my third pregnancy. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, so my obgyn asked me to do the non-stress test (NST) to check the status of my baby twice a week. Compared to last 2 family birth centers …

I hate poison oak. It is itchy and ooze and a very irritating type of rash to get. One of the best natural treatments I used to help cleanse and soothe my poison ivy rash was the All Terrain Poison Ivy & Oak Soap. This soap helped not only …

I was offered this cream by a relative when I complained of menstrual cramps. She said it didn’t work too well for her but I was welcome to try it, so I took it home. Without really reading the label, I slathered some on my lower back and belly, in …

This little itch remedy is one that I found in a health food store, and I have actually not seen it anywhere since then. I wanted something for the itching caused by mosquito bites. I had been trying to switch to more natural products lately, including some natural insect repellent. …

I bought ‘Master Massage Professional Massage Chair’ because of the need of the hour and recommendations from my doctor. The massage chair is extremely efficient and is an excellent one. The chair is very light in weight and I suppose it is even lighter than the weight provided in …

I am diabetic and have looked for various ways of controlling the disease with as few drugs as possible. There are many supplements that claim to help regulate blood sugar, and when I heard that red raspberry leaves were supposed to help also, I decided to look into it. In …

Although I am an African American woman with medium brown skin, I have to use sunblock whenever I go out into the sun despite popular belief. This product was fairly inexpensive in my opinion, especially for a sunblock with as high of a SPF number as this one. …

I absolutely love mint. I gravitate towards mint in anything: foods, lotions, you name it. Peppermint oil is an essential oil and, unlike most others, tends to be more expensive. I’m not sure why but for me it’s worth every penny. Peppermint is a very invigorating essential oil. You …

As many know I am a true fan of any Bath and Body Works products as I used to work there and basically have tried almost every product that they have ever made. Their newest product to hit the stores this holiday season is called Twilight Woods and it comes …

I have not always been to picky when picking out my feminine products and have always thought that most of them work fine. Though I am always willing to try something new, I feel that protection is the most important thing. I needed some tampons and was in one …

Among my favorite times of the year is when Bath and Body Works holds their semi annual clearance sales. I just got back from one this week, and stocked up on all my favorites at fantastic prices.
Some of their newer fragrances are even on sale—“ but it’s …

Since my recent goal has been to try as many of Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds in home walk workouts as possible, I was thrilled when I saw a different series in a local store. As I was afraid I wouldn’t find them again; I ended …

I love Lush products. I fell in love with their soaps and bath bombs, and then I had to start trying some of their skin care. When I was placing an order from their site, I came across this unusual product. It is called Dark Angels Cleaner, and it looks …

I have a problem with adult toothpaste brands because they all have very intense mint flavors. This burns my mouth and tongue, and causes me to spend less time brushing than I really should. For my own comfort, I generally use children’s formulas, or natural toothpastes which tend to have …

All of us live an active life. We do our household chores, go to work almost everyday, engage into sports and students attend their classes. Most of the time, we are under stress. During these vigorous activities, we can’t stay away from shedding off some sweat. These sweat bring …

I’ve been a regular user of garlic supplements before, but I kind of fell off the wagon and leaned towards favoring other cardiovascular supplements instead, because I never could really find the best deal with garlic. Either it was too expensive, ended up not agreeing with my stomach, or …

We spent a lot of time here over the weekend while we were visiting my grandfather who has been here for seven weeks now.
This is definitely the least attractive hospital I have been to. It makes the experience of being in the hospital even worse when you are in …

I sometimes have a problem with dry throat and hoarseness in the winter, or whenever my allergies are acting up in the summer and spring. I have tried several throat soother products, slippery elm lozenges, etc. and most of them work fairly well. When I last ran out of my …

After being disappointed with a Firm workout today, I opted to try out my second Jillian Michael’s Biggest Winner workout. Today’s disc was the Shape Up-Backside workout that I found at a local TJ Maxx.
In case you are unfamiliar with the Biggest Winner workouts …

I have fibromyalgia and often rely on massage therapy to ease the pain and muscle spasm I suffer due to the illness. I also rely on my partner’s willingness to help me out—“ and I know that I always can, so I try to do nice things to reciprocate. I …

Yesterday evening I saw a TV news in our local channel. The news is about an old lonely man with psychological problems. He hated and was suspicious of his neighbours stealing him, so he sealed his house`s door and windows with bricks and concrete and made a hole …

I basically love wearing high heeled shoes and so in spite of experiencing pain in my feet (especially in ball of foot area) —“ I still continued wearing them quite religiously. But a few days back, when I almost had to be in them almost for the whole …

Catching the flu is something that we all seem to get every year, especially in winter. Unfortunately, because the flu virus changes all the time, there are no complete cures or ways to stop this illness. The flu results in symptoms such as fever, blocked nose, runny nose, coughing …

I would like to share my nice experience with Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol- 70% Solution with Moisturizer. I used to work in an office which is way too far from where I live. My travel time is usually 1 hour, at most. That is during peak hours. Because …

I am allergic to everything that flies and moves in the bug family. Wasp, yellow jacket, bees, and hornets affect me so much that I have to go to obtain a shot when bitten. Fortunately, I have only been bitten by each one a bite at a …

I have been using Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Bar Soap for the past five years. It was my dermatologist who recommended using this bar soap because I was suffering from a mild case of Eczema and moderate acne.
Within two weeks of using Cetaphil I noticed that there was a huge …

When I started having breakouts of adult acne due to the heat and weather along with hormonal changes and the use of heavy sun blocks, I first turned to standard acne treatments. When I found the Acnevir, it seemed like a reasonable option. It had salicylic acid, sulphur, aloe vera …

MMPi Skin Regenerating Serum was created by Patricia Wexler M.D Dermatology. This product is part of her line of skincare to combat anti-aging. I felt that since a doctor who actually works on the skin performing cosmetic surgeries daily could come up with a product line to …

I have been trying to lose weight for quite a while, and been looking for a way to track my calories and all. First time I did by manually writing the things I eat in a book, which is not helping because my handwriting is not so good …

I have a depressed scar in my face because of Acne and some scars leave a dark mark. I tried so many products to lessen the deepness and the darkness of the scars so my face would become clear and smooth. I even tried to have some treatment in …

When acai juice and supplements became such a big rage, I was interested. There has been some controversy as to whether it is really better than other fruits, and I am aware that it is being a bit over marketed. However, I wanted to give it a chance.
I do …

The brand name Colgate has been synonymous with quality toothpaste ever since I can remember. As a child, my mom always bought Colgate toothpaste, so as I grew up, I almost always buy Colgate toothpaste as well. And besides, it is always readily available even in small stores. …

I had high hopes for the Rapid White tooth whitener. It cost £30 and with its little hand held device which emits ultra violet light, it looked like a more professional option to the various toothpastes, gels and rinses I’ve tried in the past. So I paid the £30 …

When I was recently browsing the Primal Elements site looking for seasonal soaps and new items, I came across a soap I simply could not resist. Primal Elements makes beautiful loaf soaps with amazing inset designs, that are cut into slices to produce a work of art in soap making. …

My backache always left me feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. My energy levels almost seemed to reduce by nearly 50%, thus affecting my work at home and office. This would leave me rather crippled and I would desperately keep trying out all the possible solutions (pain relieving creams, hot/ cold …

Monthly visitor as we all know and I do find it difficult sometimes to do what I want since I am so conscious of what I am doing specially checking my pants or skirt every now and then if I have a stain or what. Most of the sanitary …

There has been a lot of controversy as to whether Airborne tablets actually work for their original intended use—“ which was to help boost the immune system in order to prevent or fight off colds and flu. I can certainly understand the questions about it—“ but I do believe …

When I injured my lower back while working on remodeling the house a couple of years ago, I had a very hard time getting back to normal. Since I have fibromyalgia on top of the injury, it was even more painful and my muscles just did not want to cooperate. …

I would like to talk about the captivating fragrance of Marks & Spencer’s Classic Fragrance Florentyna Soaps. I got this for free last Christmas. This was one of the giveaway items that my Boss distributed to her close friends. I entered her office one time and noticed …

Eos is an interesting company, and I have often used their lip balms and other products. When I saw this little pocket sized lotion, I thought it was too cute to pass up. The little green squeeze bottle is shaped a bit like an egg, with a little flip cap …

My husband and I have not been able to go to our dentist for nearly two years now because of our busy schedules. My husband is a heavy smoker and a coffee drinker. He has cigarette and coffee stains on his teeth. Recently, I also noticed black …

I ran across this little packet of green clay while in a natural products store, and since I had heard of people using it for acne rashes, I thought I would give it a try. It was summer, and my oily-in-the-summer skin was acting up. I had been wearing a …

I recently tried Kotex Security Regular Absorbency Tampons and they were just okay for me. They were very absorbent and they leaked a small bit. They were easy to use with the plastic applicator and they were comfortable to wear during my period. I just don’t think they are …

I have tried many different lip moisturizers and balms. For every day use, I generally use one that doubles as a gloss or lip color, but when I have seriously chapped lips, from a winter cold, wind, or sun- and sometimes from irritations brought on by minted oral care …

Kamillosan M Spray is a mouth spray composed of chamomile extract, methyl salicylate, oils such as peppermint, sage, anise, dwarf pine-needle, bergamot and cineol. It also contains ethyl alcohol. It combines the anti-inflammatory property of chamomile and anti-bacterial effect of the essential oils. My doctor recommended this spray …