Postpartum Depresion is often referred to as a woman having the baby blues and occurs normally after the first baby is born. Postpartum depression is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and hehavioral changes that occur after giving birth that are attributed to the chemical, social, and psychological changes …

I was given a tip a very long time ago from a nurse. She said for skin rashes, dryness, stretch marks, etc, to buy vitamin E capsules, and open them up to use the oil inside. It is more potent this way, perfectly safe, and does wonders for the …

I purchased this Bodymax B15-GE1 exercise bike at the recommendation of a personal trainer friend who suggested I compliment my gym sessions with workouts at home. This particular bike had everything I was looking for, was in my price range and most importantly it was available for collection …

Most people who know me are aware that I do not like the vast majority of mint flavored toothpastes on the market because they are too strong for my sensitive mouth. I normally use either children’s formulas, or natural products which have alternative flavors or whose favors tend to be …

Walk Off The Weight by Eva Gizowska Barnes & Noble 2006 ISBN 13-978-1-8402-6370-1
I have MS and I have lower and upper back problems that make most exercises too hard for me to handle. Thanks to a lot of therapy I can still walk that’s why when I saw Walk …

I had the opportunity to visit this ayurveda shop in Singapore long time ago. It was to get some medicines for my health prescribed by a doctor in India. I contacted this shop as I could not get medicines by courier all the way. So I went to …

Vaseline Petroleum jelly one of the must have product specially for fighting the dryness during the winters. It is a multifunctional cream and can be used on the whole body from the forehead to toe with any side-effects. It can be used on the face to fight …

I recently decided to try a semi permanent hair color, since my hair is getting progressively damaged from permanent color. I am 100% gray naturally, and have been since my early thirties. I normally use permanent color by Loreal’s Feria. My mom and some of …

I have heard about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar consistently for years. While other nutritional fads and supplement du jour products come and go, people still believe in apple cider vinegar. I have tried to take it straight out of the bottle. It’s a challenge to the …

When I was getting ready to move into my new apartment, my mother gave me some things so that I didn’t have to spend a lot of money for items she already had in her house. Among those items was Dial Anti-Bacterial Deodorant Soap Gold. Although I didn’t pay …

Office works is never stressful and you even bring the stress at home. I am guilty of that! Stress affects my performance in the office and affects me as a mom or as a wife. I leads to mood swings or noisy brain that I don’t understand what’s going …

I was one of those girls who longed for fairer skin. So curiosity got the best of me and I researched about different glutathione brands. I ended up buying Kyusoku Bihaku since I was swayed by the good reviews in an online forum.. Back then, the product was priced …

ACT Restoring Mouthwash is an absolute must for people that want to avoid those dreadful cavities, and who doesn’t? This is a powerful fluoride rinse product that is the number one recommended brand by dentists. As I said, it’s powerful - it contains the highest amount of fluoride that’s …

My all time favorite aloe after sun lotion that I use throughout my whole entire some and love to death is the Banana Boat Aloe After Sun Lotion. It has a wonderful scent to it that is very sweet and I love that it contains vitamins and aloe in …

I often like to start the day with a Bodies in Motion workout with Gilad. Recently I learned that Gilad, a fitness veteran who has worked with countless celebs such as Arnold Schwartzeneger, and Jack La Lanne, since hitting the scene in 1983; also hold the honor …

Have you experienced insomnia lately? Before I was so anxious while reviewing. I do not want to accustom my body clock to stay up late because there were lots of considerations I was having. First, during my board exams week, I might not be able to sleep early. During …

I recently had the opportunity to use this wonderful product from Greece when I received it as part of a bonus gift package from a spa. I have combination skin, and normally my use of facial masks is related to purification and trying to combat adult acne. This is a …

The Pilates Reformer model is a high-end excercise machine, but I found the footbar to be too stiff for prolonged use over one hour per day. The sample videos show the users in bare feet, and this was an impossiblity for me on the second day.
The problem with the …

Desert Essence is one of my favorite organic companies. I love their tea tree oil products and I am a regular user of the essential tea tree oil they sell.
When I saw this product, it sounded like a perfect kitchen soap so I bought one. It was funny, because I …

I just love this antiseptic mouth rinse. I have used several before this one, and have always cringed and hoped desperately not to swallow any of it while I was busy gagging. This walgreen’s brand is so much lighter on the tastebuds, and doesn’t burn near as …

As many chronic pain suffers know, the prescribed medications we must take have side effects. The dilemma I face, as many others do, is how much risk am I willing to take. Do I medicate my pain today without considering long-range damage, or live with pain that causes permanent …

I used to take this medicine when I was in highschool. I was so thin and had no appetite due to too much stress in school. I was also a very nervous kid and the stress and tension I felt really made me lose weight. Mosegor Vita …

I take a hot bath every night. This is partly to relax and sleep soundly, and partly to treat the painful muscles caused by fibromyalgia. A nice hot bath before bed has turned out to be one of the best therapies I have ever used, and has far surpassed …

I recently went hiking with my boyfriend and along the way I acquired a whole bunch of insect bites, especially mosquito bites which itch like crazy. I purchased this product on the way home from my local Wal-Mart for about $3.00 US for a small one ounce tube. …

I have fibromyalgia, so I am very familiar with most of the pain rubs out there. The majority of them are counter-irritants. This would include all of the menthol rubs like Mineral Ice or Ben Gay, which rely on substances that create a cooling or heating effect on the sensory …

Oral B Toothbrush
Cleaning our teeth is very essential to stay fit. It is important to brush twice a day with a suitable toothpaste brand. But it is more important to choose the right toothbrush for your teeth. And I always recommend Oral B Toothbrush. Oral B is a very …

Because I’d already tried a wide variety of strips that you stick to your nose and they don’t even end up sticking or doing what they claim they’ll do (and they just look ugly too), and I’ve tried some dissolvable tablets that worked okay, but not long-term, and I’ve …

I was told by an eager sales person (who probably gets a commission) that Genesphere Anti Wrinkle formula was the best thing I could ever do for my skin.
I’m only forty, so I don’t have a lot of wrinkles yet, but the little ones around my eyes were …

This tea was recommended to me by an employee at the natural foods store where I often shop. I was looking for something to help with edema that I got monthly, and I had tried several other products that either didn’t work well enough, or had side effects, usually an …

I always believed that my hair was my best beauty asset and did everything to keep it looking healthy and beautiful. But off late, I noticed that my hair was dropping more than it normally did. Initially though I didn’t take it seriously and thought of it as …

I do not normally use the popular brands of toothpaste. Most of them have very strong mint flavors that burn my mouth and tongue, making me very uncomfortable, and shortening the time I spend brushing my teeth. Obviously this is not good for me, especially being diabetic. I have battled …

One of my favorite herbal teas to drink when I need relief from stress and tension is Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tension Tamer Tea. The tea has a nice minty and warm spice flavor to it and a very nice blend of relaxing and calming herbs in it. It helps …

I have to say that I’d never tried a pain relieving liquid before trying Absorbine Jr., and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I’ve tried a lot of creams, so I know I at least had something to compare it to, and I knew what relief from my …

I stand on my feet all day at work and from time to time it is necessary that I wear pumps or dress flats instead of my more comfortable work shoes. Of course, by the end of the day, my feet are sore and aching on days that …

Tiens Acumagic is one of the best products I personally like from Tiens. It has different applications that are good for the health of the family and I will rather buy this one instead of buying other gym equipments which are more expensive but does not give the same …

My skin sometimes due to extreme cold conditions tends to become dry and required to be moisturized regularly in order to keep it in good condition. Although I somehow managed to take care of my hands and face, my feet almost remained ignored. The result being dry and cracked …

I had gained a lot of weight and we were getting ready to go on vacation. I needed to find a way to quickly lose a few pounds. I decided to purchase a starter kit for the Alli Weight Loss System. I paid $44.99 for 60 capsules. I have …

I went to Planned Parenthood for four years while I was in college. I think Planned Parenthood is such a great thing. I was a poor college student just trying to make ends meet with minimal health insurance. I went to Planned Parenthood each year for my annual pap …

I am a huge health freak and I knew that since I have moved into a bigger house I needed to get a treadmill. So I do some research and I get the Nordic Track Commercial 1500 Treadmill. I have had it for about 1 month and I must …

I am now officially an over forty person, so it is time to start worrying about the condition of my skin and eyes as well as general health. After reading an interesting article on vitamin A, I decided to take a high powered supplement for awhile and see if …

Wow! I am getting along in years and my skin did not seem to be weathering the storm too well lately. With all the stress and all I started seeing signs on my skin I did not like. I started researching for anti aging skin care creams, …

I am a full time stay at home parent which does not mean that there is nothing to do in the house but sit all day long. On the contrary, my hands and feet are on the move all the time whether it’s doing chores or running after the …

I always keep plenty of lip balm on hand. I treat my lips all year round to keep them soft, especially in the winter when they have a tendency to get dried out from the weather and indoor heating. I have used a few of the Queen Helene products and …

I am somewhat of a body wash fanatic. I like to try out as many of them as possible, not even to find one that I like but simply to experience the many textures and smells of them as well as to see whether or not they fulfill the …

My hair has very dry ends, and I don’t want to lose the length, so I try to baby them, iron them, and do whatever I can to manage them. On some days, they feel like straw. I have used Redken products before, namely the shampoo and conditioner for colored …

As an adult, I’m not ashamed to confess that I have girl-scout instincts instilled in me. That doesn’t mean I bring a battalion of first aid treatments and kits on the go, just the bare necessities my health insurance don’t cover (but are just as important nonetheless). …

When it comes to selecting a protein, quality is an essential characteristic for a supplement that is taken multiple times throughout the day. I have been using Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard 100% Whey for several years now and have never came across another protein that offers affordability with a …

When I first saw the Tung brush, I was curious. I had been just using my toothbrush to clean my tongue, but it gagged me, and seemed a bit gross anyway. The Tung brush is supposed to get your tongue a lot cleaner, and get into the crevices …

Once when I was trying out a new deodorant product, I developed a serious rash as a reaction to it. My underarms were sore and irritated for over a month just from this one product, which was highly fragranced and apparently contained something that just did not get along with …

Having enjoyed Jennifer Kries’ Pilates Method 3 Dimensional Toning, I went back and grabbed a copy of her Pilates Method Precision Pilates. Kries, credited as bringing Pilates to the masses, really stands apart in a field now saturated with Pilates wannabes. Due to her extensive fitness training, …