Having thoroughly enjoyed the Quick Fix Total Cardio Mix DVD fitness program, I jumped at a chance to try The Quick Fix Total Toning DVD when I found it on Amazon recently. I really like ten minute workouts, as they allow you to mix and match different …

I’m a creature of habit. When I shop, I like to buy the same things so I don’t have to think, and I can get it over with and get on to more important things.
When it comes to soap, I always buy the Dr. Kaufmann IR medicated and antibacterial …

Knowing that I adore sea salts and other mineral bath preparations, a friend sent me a product that I found was one of the most unusual baths I have ever taken. I like to use the mineral salts for their effects on my fibromyalgia symptoms. They really help to relieve …

I started using this insect repellent at my sister in law’s house since she is very health conscious and only buys the safest brands available. I can say that I am less than satisfied with this brand of repellent. I’m the type of person that will be …

The Germ Guardian Plug-in UV-C Air Sanitizer was another one of those expensive impluse buys that I couldn’t really rationalize and, to this day, am not even entirely sure it did anything beneficial. But, I’m a sucker for strange or bizarre products that claim to be good for the …

We live in an area where airplanes normally fly above us, because we live near the international airport. It happens all the time - from the wee hours of the morning to the late hours of the evening. On my part it is an annoyance because I get to …

Glucon D an instant energy provider which not just provides energy to the body but also keeps the stomach cool and help fight many disease like gas and constipation .Living in a hot and humid region the body loses energy with constant perspiration and thus it becomes slag and …

A body massage always gave me a feeling of great relaxation. I just loved collecting different types of massagers to help me get this benefit. Although I did try out various types of body massagers and seemed to be thoroughly satisfied with them, Health care Head spa head massager …

Staying healthy is very important. We eat healthy food, exercise regularly and live a healthy lifestyle. Now talking about eating healthy foods, it is also important to keep our mouth thoroughly clean after eating. We ingest food through our mouth and cavities tend to stick on our teeth. Bacteria …

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 …

I shopped a bit after dropping by the Watsons store for some essential toiletries. It’s rather daunting to roam around public places these days because the chances of contracting sore eyes are quite high. To be out and about without a sanitizer makes me feel vulnerable. …

It´s difficult to imagine that Africa has a winter but it does. When anyone mentions Africa, the images that conjure in the mind are the heat and the wilderness. But it does and Botswana for example, is in the midst of it. The winters here are cold and …

I once watched this infomercial about a foot cream and scrubber combo that, when used, would draw out all the impurities in the feet, which proved to have benefits for the rest of the body as well. It was a little bit disturbing to watch how dirty the towels …

I have a combination skin type and so the —˜T’ zone area of my face always proved to be problematic. I would have acne erupting in this area and worst all the blackheads also loved to appear in this zone. The blackheads would specially appear on the sides of …

I love these kind of products that claim to treat the body, the mind, AND the spirit. I wouldn’t say I’m really a holistic healing kind of nut, but there’s something very therapeutic just in the act of taking control and trying to do something to help make your …

I have experiencing leg cramps for quite a few years now and I must admit that those moments of pain just leave me feeling uncomfortable and stressed. The cramps which mostly appeared in my calves especially in the night or when I happen to overdo my leg stretching- left …

I bought the Neostrata Dark Circle Serum a couple months back, and I truly regret purchasing it. I honestly think this is the worst eye cream known to man! This ought to be kicked off the shelves and never produced again. I feel that upset about it. I …

I love a good exfoliating scrub to get the dead flaky winter skin off (or sometimes dead flaky summer skin) and this is one I have fallen in love with. I have used many different scrubs, often salt based, as I like the smooth feeling the salt gives. This …

Although this item was really made for new mothers after delivering, I used it for relief of pain and swelling after a minor hemorrhoid procedure. My doctor did not really warn me that after the lancing of an external hemorrhoid I would be in agony for days and unable to …

I have been trying to lose weight, and have used several different supplements to try and calm my appetite and give me more energy for exercise. I found that most worked moderately well, but when I was under stress or anxious, I was more likely to eat things that …

I work in an industry in which I’m around people all day every day. My boss isn’t exactly the understanding sort who, upon catching cold, is okay with you calling in sick. We have a limited staff, so when someone calls in sick, it’s very difficult to find anyone …

I have been using Act Alcohol Free Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Mint for a couple days now. I think the mouthwash is very fresh and very clean. I do like that the mouthwash does burn or sting when I rinse my mouth out with it. I do like that …

I was walking through the aisles in the Health and Beauty section of Wal-Mart looking for something that could combat my acne when I noticed this treatment. I will admit that I was very surprised at first when I discovered that Burt’s Bees who is so well known …

I picked up this item at CVS because my old back brush was ready for the trash. I liked the way the mesh was tightly gathered and not as loose as the “puffs” that you often see for use with liquid body washes. I thought it …

I have used vitamin E oils in the past to help heal and reduce scars. Most of the time they were in the form of a thick heavy, sticky oil, or the oil straight from a vitamin E supplement capsule. I found the punctured capsules to be the …

The world is getting dangerous and more polluted. And as a result of these, so much threatens your health. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables to maintain good health. However, there are times when I have no time to purchase fresh fruits and veggies. In times like this, …

Since germs travel so fast in my home, it is important for me to use whatever measures necessary to kill germs. I hate being sick and I hate it even more when my kids get sick. I have had a hard time dealing with everyone’s illness in the past …

Excedrin Migraine is the first over-the-counter medicine approved the FDA to treat all the symptoms of a migraine. Available is gel tabs, caplets and tablets it advertises to begin treating a migraine within 30 minutes of the first dose. Made by Novaris Consumer Health Inc. Excedrin Migraine is available …

Brahmi is the Sanskrit name for Baccopa Monnieri (Latin) and Thyme leaved Gratiola (English).It is considered as a wonder herb in Ayurveda. The leaves of this well known herb are commonly used in Ayurvedic preparations as a memory booster and as a hair nourisher. Many a proprietary medicine is …

I’ve watched my friends and a few family members go on diet after diet over the years. They’ve tried every fad that come along and tried to convince me why THIS was the diet that was so different from all the others that they tried. They’d go to all …

I enjoy using a variety of products in the bath. I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromylagia which I have had since I was a teen. I especially like to use mineral salts and I often incorporate them into my bath even when …

I had been experiencing tightness in my lower back that was causing me a great deal of pain so I tried the Batherapy Liquid Natural Mineral Bath for Aches and Pains and I have to say it surprisingly worked well.
Some of the things I like about this lavender …

I like to get a nice hot bath sometimes and every now and then I like to add a little something to the water to make the bath even more relaxing than it already is. I bought Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads as well as some bubble bath …

I don’t think this shower gel really works any better than regular soap in terms of cleaning the skin. My skin looks the same weather I use this shower gel or not. I will say though that it does have a pleasant fragrance though that lasts for the better …

One of the products from Johnson & Johnson that both my wife and I use is the Johnson & Johnson Clean & Clear Oil-Free Deep Action Cream Cleanser. This product is designed to clean and moisturize one’s face. The container advertises a cool, refreshing, tingle upon application.
I would …

When I opened my birthday present of the Ped Egg, I exclaimed with false enthusiasm “Oh, a cheese grater, awesome. I needed one.”
After the laughter and my red face faded, I realized it was made for my feet, which are definitely not cheese. Well, it …

Endometrioses runs in our family, I don’t know if it’s hereditary, but all the women in our family suffer from severe menstrual cramps. And in our quest to relieve us of our monthly pains, we have looked far and wide. Honestly, except for the usual medications in the market, …

I had a really bad cold the other week, primarily a very sore throat. My throat was so sore that it was difficult to swallow. My boyfriend went to the store to get me some medicine and cough suppressants. He went to Walgreen’s and got their brand of cough …

I have been having some issues with balance which are probably nerve or fibromyalgia related. My doctors are not really sure what the cause is, but I often find myself dizzy when walking long distances. A friend recommended a product called a Power Balance bracelet and said that …

Finast brand, which is Giant Food’s store brand name for products, Clear Anti-Itch Lotion works great to relieve pain and itching from poison ivy, poison sumac, insect bites, poison oak, and other minor skin irritations.
The Finast brand compares to the same active ingredients that are in the …

My uncle gave me a Sobon88 bracelet from China. It’s selling here in the Philippines for around Php700 but it’s a lot cheaper when bought in China. It’s a black rubber bracelet with a silver metal clasp which can be adjusted by cutting the black rubber. …

At-home whitening has gone beyond the usual whitening strips. I’ve been there and done that. Now I’d like to try an intensive teeth whitening product aside from Crest strips. I found a whitening system that seemed to follow the same process as professional bleaching treatments …

About two years ago, I was severely overweight. 225 pounds to be exact. I felt my life going nowhere and I was depressed all of the time. Nothing fit me and I was so ashamed of my body.
Every time I went to stores, I felt like …

I purchased this leg rest for sleeping on my back. I have lower back pain and my doctor recommended I use a leg rest specifically made for medical purposes rather than just propping my legs up with pillows.
I tend to be most comfortable with more height …

For last 2 years i have used many oils and other means in order to reduce my hair fall. But none helped me from getting out of my problem. Then I used Finpecia. Finpecia is a pill used to avoid male pattern baldness in men. It is to be …

So I kept seeing ads on television for this great weight loss product called Alli. One that even included a pharmacist to lost weight using this pill. I waited a while to try it because I heard that the pill had some rather nasty side affects. I did however …

I was happy that I didn’t need to buy this product. It came free with my Biore nose strips. This is an inexpensive daily cleanser that’s also known to exfoliate your skin. It comes in a tube and the price is okay for the size of the product. I …

When you’re hands need to be washed it isn’t always as easy to find some clean water to wash them with. Whether you are stuck on the bus, on the side of the street or doing some last minute grocery shopping, bacteria can find you and begin to plague …

Public speaking always left me feeling nervous and tensed and so when I was assigned to give a speech regarding —˜parenting’ in my son’s school, I found myself at my wits end. The fact that —˜parenting’ had always been one of my favorite topics and required less preparation to …

Well I am out and about I am always saying how gross my hands feel. Lately I have not said that at all because now when I got out I take my EO Sanitizing Hand Spray in Organic Peppermint with Thyme. I love this hand sanitizing spray. It kills …