I have been quit interested in using a soap with charcoal in it, as charcoal soaps seem to be all the rage. A few weeks ago, I began using the Deitanseki brand charcoal soap out of Japan, and while the first few days were amazing for my skin, I …

I used to work for L.A. Weight Loss as a sales manager and diet counselor, and I’ll admit I wasn’t necessarily taking the best care of myself at the time. But as I was sitting their inspiring other people to take their own lives in their own hands, they …

Many prescription drugs, as well as some which are available over the counter, have been developed in recent years to enhance successful treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Spiriva is a once daily prescription inhaler. The handihaler includes both the inhaler …

I have always been a fan of Caress body washes and even their bar soap. They are well known for two things—“ treating the skin gently, and coming up with wonderful fragrances. This rich, warm juniper and black orchid smell is simply luxurious. Ok, for those who may not know, …

There are many different ways to approach treating a cold. Alka Seltzer has a good idea—“ sell two different medicines in one package. One for day and one for night. I’ve used Alka Seltzer’s cold products in the past and they are pretty good. I actually think …

I have horrible vision and had to wear glasses for the longest time. Even when I entered high school and my friends started getting contact lenses, I could not and did not get them as well. I was too scared to touch my eyes or put any thing in …

My sister bought this OSIM uZap slimming belt for my mother about 1 year ago for RM 650, which is equivalent to USD$ 186. The funny thing is, I used the slimming belt more than both my sister and mother.
This uZap is powered by the patented Twin Power …

I have tried brand after brand of tampons, ranging from generic to top of the line. I’ve tried the cardboard applicators and the plastic applicators. No product compares to Tampax Pearl. Obviously you have to decide which flow level you are at and use the proper …

Although this is a children’s product, I take it as an adult. It’s not because of the cool cherry flavor, although I do like cherry flavor and would much rather taste that than swallow a capsule.
It’s not even because I don’t like swallowing capsules—“ which I don’t, I …

Even though I usually opt to purchase cheaper products, I decided to buy this deodorant because I like the fact that it contains natural ingredients and there was not any animal testing used in the making of it. I like the idea of supporting a company that opts …

Usually when I get a cough I opt for Halls cough drops. Unfortunately the last time I needed some Halls, my nearby convenience store did not have any in stock. Forced to find a substitute, I scanned the shelves looking for something might give me some relief. Finally I …

A really nice facial cleanse I like to use is Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser. I love the way it tingles my face as I am washing it, and the white creamy silky texture it has. Even like the way it lathers all over my skin and …

I’ve always been anxious to use tampons, ever since I was a teenager. My mom didn’t really allow it, so I had to wait until I was an adult to actually start using tampons. I was looking to use something different, because I hated the mess that sanitary napkins …

My feet tend to get severely dry and cracked which is something that I’m always frustrated with. I first discovered this at a CVS a few months ago, I wanted to give it a try because the store associate told me it was one of the best to …

I have problems sleeping at night. I will go to sleep and in about two hours I am up and wide awake. Once I am awake I just am unable to settle down enough to go back to sleep. I talked to my doctor about this …

My cousins in London would oftentimes call me during wintertime and during the course of conversation they would talk about how they’ve covered their full face and ears and even neck of Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly in order to avoid the drying effect of the coldest season …

I have been trying to lose weight (and succeeding) by eating less, eating sensibly, and exercise. To help me along, I have been trying lots of various natural products, so long as they seem safe. I found this tea while looking around at some weight loss products from a …

I have been doing Pilates on and off for several years. The idea of Pilates is that it strengthens your core, which supports the rest of you body. Pilates helps you gain muscle, burn fat, and tone your entire body. I recently saw this DVD/Band set …

My skin is very sensitive to insect bites. When I am bitten by a mosquito, the bite swells and it will take weeks before it will completely heal. I have plenty of scars caused by mosquito bites. The scars stay on my skin for several months that is …

My allergies started to kick in about three months ago, and they’ve gotten steadily worse. Usually I hit the bad part around August, but this time around it seemed to be taking it’s time getting to the severe point and it wasn’t until late September that I started to …

Around the animal shelter where I volunteer, we try to keep a good supply of bandages and first aid needs for small accidents and accidental nips. The last time we ran out of bandages, we sent our most flamboyant volunteer to the store to get more. We should …

There are lots of dietary supplements that promises to help reduce fat. These products have been advertised frequently in health magazines. I have been downbeat with these products because most are created from synthetic components and it has ill effects. Most of this fat-burning supplements also are contraindicated for those …

This winter, after taking every precaution I could, taking echinacea, Airborne, and other supplements designed to prevent sickness and aid the immune system—“ I got sick anyway.
I was a little disgruntled about it all, but then I heard a vitamin shop employee talking to another customer about what they took …

When I saw this product in a store, I did not have any particular reason to purchase it, but it just seemed like something that might really come in handy one day. These are toothbrushes that just have to be wet to work—“ no messy toothpaste, no need to …

I’ve used a lot of bandages in my day, and especially now that I have children of my own, and teenage boys at that! If I’m not bumping into things and cutting myself shaving or some other minor catastrophe then they are sure to somehow injure themselves on a …

A vitamin C supplement is always a staple in my diet, rain or shine. I just got back from a very nasty cold the past week. I found that a heavy dose of ascorbic acid truly restored back my resistance. I’m stashing my Airborne effervescent tablets …

How to make our bone more stronger? We can achieve a healthy bones with a regular exercise and with a good healthy lifestyle. Eating a right of diet, eliminate drinking coffee and consuming alcohol will be a great advantage to maintain the optimal function of our bones and body.
I …

I have taken green tea in the past, for heart health as well as for trying to lose weight and burn fat. I had a couple of problems with taking it. The first was the caffeine. It would cause me to stay awake, even hours after I took it, …

I use lotion pretty much daily because it keeps my skin smooth and silky, and also because I love the various scents that can be found. I like to try new lotions when they come out, or when I run across them, because some always work better than …

When I saw this product on the shelf I nearly fell over. An enema that recommended using one every day? I thought that was a no-no. Apparently, since this one is made to cleanse the rectum, and not to relieve constipation or produce any kind of bowel movement, it’s …

I bought Oral-B Mint Waxed Dental Floss from the billing counter of grocery shop and it was a small nice white box. For fifty meter of floss it cost around two dollars. Considering the brand value of Oral-B I do not consider it as a high price. The instruction …

I bought some of this lotion to keep at my desk after borrowing some from someone else. The first thing I noticed was the scent. I thought maybe it was her body spray, but she handed me the lotion to try, and I loved it. This is a large bottle …

Now that I am not young anymore, I have been dealing with calloused and cracked feet. I would get some pretty good cracks on my feet that would really hurt. I was clueless when it came to foot care. I asked my doctor and she recommended …

Friends know that I am a hippy, new-agey musician type at heart, so I was not surprised when I found this little bottle of aroma therapy oil mixture in a small gift package that was sent to me when I had a terrible cold. I love aroma therapy products. Although …

I used to use Finesse shampoo and conditioner back in the late eighties and early nineties, and loved it. Back then my hair was permed, and the conditioner always left it shiny and soft, more so than any other brand. Time moved on and I started using other …

In the winter, I like to use bath bombs. Most of the ones I like contain heavy oils and butters, along with salts, foaming agents and various other ingredients. I like the way my skin feels after sing them—“ moist and luxurious. Since I take hot baths nightly to treat …

I have some extra delicate gums, that starts bleeding at no time.. I was not aware that I was an exception, only later I discovered that most of my family members don’t have any issues with there gums, and I was the only odd one out.. one friend suggested …

I had bad experiences in fad diet since I had shifted from program to program with yo-yo results before. I was skeptical when my best friend introduced Isagenix to me. I was 18 pounds over weight. I have some bad expectations with the product that I would lose weight …

I bought this foot cream for approximately $7.31 for a 75 ml bottle, the foot cream is for hydrating and moisturizing tough skin on parts of your foot; the instructions say it is best used 2-3 times a week but I use this daily once every nighttime.
The foot cream …

I regularly color my mother’s hair and my own, so that we do not have to pay salon prices. I have used a few brands, and usually stick with Loreal’s Feria. The last time I went shopping for hair color, I found that the new natural Instincts ten minute formula …

All of a sudden, I became aware that my period is late. Although my periods are usually regular, there are also severely intensive, painful, and related with very annoying iron-deficiency anemia. Thus, I am bound to say I really did not miss it at first, but gradually I started …

There are days when I have awful back and hip pain from sleeping in a wrong position to long. So I always keep at least one ThermoCare heat wrap for lower back and hip relief around in the house just in case. I only use these heat wraps when …

If you’re like me you’ve tried numerous diet/weight loss plans to lose the stubborn extra ten pounds, or you’ve made numerous promises to yourself that you would get in shape and exercise more. I have often bought exercise DVD’s in the past with good intentions, but it either never …

I try desperately not to get sun burned. I have a suspected case of lupus, and doctors have warned me that the sun could potentially make me sick. So, when I go outside in the sun, I always, always wear sun block—“ the strongest I can find.
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Coyote Rock Gym, or CRG, is a sporting complex dedicated solely to the love of rock climbing and is conveniently located on St. Laurent boulevard only two exits from downtown. The enticing atmosphere welcomes climbers of all levels, shapes and sizes, inviting them to push their limits.
The climbers …

Ever since I was in my high school days, I already had my pimples. I didn’t bothered to find medications to cure it because my father told me that it is hereditary and would only disappear when I’ll be 20 years old or up.
Then I reached my mid-year. I …

Clear Value Roasted Coffee is a Walmart home brand and can be bought in stores nationwide. Coffee drinkers across America spend millions every year on their favorite morning rush, and are often very selective with their choice of the delicious roasted beverage, however, Clear Roasted Cofeee is on a …

I started NutriSystem last week. It was very easy to order. I ordered online. I could pick the foods I wanted for each meal. I was able to pick my breakfast foods, my lunch, my dinner, and my desserts. They gave me a certain …

I’ve always been in a battle with my weight. Though I successfully lost 50 lbs a few years ago, it has been a see-saw battle since then, and though I know better, those lose-weight-quick-and-without-effort products seem more and more appealing, especially when you work and work to exercise and …

I found this product at a beauty supply store in town. I was hoping for it to fade a small brown spot on my cheek. I had already checked with the doctor to be sure it was not anything serious, and he said it was just a “sun spot” …