I grew up in a household that was pretty adament about cleanliness, not just in the appearance of ones home, but in the appearance of ones person. My brother, in fact, is a compulsive handwasher (perhaps not exactly as bad as obsessive compulsive) and we always had various hand …

First, a disclaimer. I am not a sun tanner. I use vampire-strength sun block when I am outdoors. I discovered this product through a friend, who came over when I had a pool party one year. She is a sun tan person and kept this lotion in her bag. It …

I love instant face lift products. I’ve actually had really nice experiences with things that claim to make you look ten years younger in just a matter of minutes, and this one really takes the cake because it claims to give those kinds of results after only a minute …

I have become a fan of natural healing, and having fibromyalgia I have heard about arnica for ages. Some of the products I use in my nightly bath contain arnica, and it is often an ingredient in salves. When I saw that Heel made an arnica ointment, at first …

I have long been a fan of Crabtree and Evelyn products. When I opened one of my Christmas gifts last year, I found a bar of their Black Currant Glycerin soap. This was a very special treat for me. I love black currant—“ the fragrance, the flavor, everything. It …

Never one to shy away from a new work out trend, I recently purchased the Carmen Electra Aerobic Striptease Fitness Collection. This series contains 5 DVD’s that feature dance warm ups and moves which come together to form the various routines performed on each disc.
The …

Whenever I go camping, I like to make the experience as convenient as possible. As such, I don’t much care for carrying gallons of water around and bars of soap, which I typically would have to do if I want a decent shower at any point during the weekend. …

I have recently begun to start feeling sluggish again, after I decided to stop taking my vitamins. After my last bottle, I thought that I would be fine without them and I was wrong. Wanting to feel more healthy and energetic, I decided to go to a local drug …

I had read a few articles about the benefits of taking Echinacea, and had tried it as a tea a few times, but really couldn’t get into the flavor enough to drink it long term and see what the benefits would be, and then sort of turned away from …

I like to keep some facial cleansing cloths on hand in the summer when it is hot. If I get sweaty outside, or even if I am doing some big project in the house that makes me hot or sweaty, having a cloth on hand to clean and cool off …

My husband has over-exercised himself I think. He has been jogging in the morning for one hour and even playing basketball at night. Aside from this he is also regularly working out in our mini gym. Well I told him already that exercising is not tiring up oneself and …

Equate: Cotton Swabs work just as well as the name brand cotton swabs, although I have noticed that the Walmart brand seem to have slightly less cotton, although really, it is not an overly noticeable difference. They still come across as being soft and gentle. I do really like …

I had tried a Crest whitening strip package before and really didn’t much care for it but these seemed to be the new and improved version and I figured it couldn’t hurt to try it out because if I didn’t like it after the first go-around I was definitely …

I actually look forward to taking one of these vitamins each morning just after breakfast because they taste so good. They are sweet and have a light orange flavor. The orange flavor is never overpowering or too strong, which is good. Although they are chewable, most of the time …

I was looking for a cheap treadmill because I am out of shape and want to get back in shape on a small budget. The Weslo CardioStride 2.0 Treadmill seemed simple and easy enough to use and was certainly cheap enough. So …

After having used a very expensive unscented foaming soap for the restrooms, our church cleaning lady finally wised up and switched to this great Dr. Bronner’s product. The upstairs restroom was used by both genders, and some of the older church members had skin problems or sensitive skin, so she …

I was suffering for severe allergic reactions and was looking for a supplement to boost my immune system naturally so it had a better chance at helping me fight off my allergy symptoms. One of the new supplements I just found and started taking is the Airborne Blast of …

I like to follow up my toothbrushing with a dose of a good mouthwash. I have tried numerous brands but I have not been able to find a good one until just recently.
My mom purchased a big bottle of the Durafresh Oral Rinse. A huge bottle contains 480ml …

When I developed neuropathy type symptoms, there were a lot of different theories as to why. Having diabetes, possible lupus, and fibromyalgia, gave doctors lots of room for debate. Also, one bright doctor thought of something else—“ the possibility that the medication I was taking to reduce stomach acid production …

Summer is the season not liked me, as I feel uncomfortable due to the sweating the whole daylong. The clothes we wear in summers also get too dirty due to this sweat. Moreover, the sweat gives a foul smell due to which we have to due various kinds of …

I had an injury to my ulnar nerve from putting pressure on my elbows, thanks to my bad habits and the arms of an office chair which has now been permanently retired.
This injury caused me to have pain and tingling in my little finger, all the way up …

I normally buy baby wipes for personal cleansing, since they are less expensive and are basically the same thing as most of the adult wipes. One day when I was in Walmart, I happened to noteice that the Equate brand had a version of the Playtex wipes that were so …

I had the dental root canal treatment for my teeth when I was on vaccation in India.One of my molar teeth which had a defilling problem ended up in root canal treatment.The procedure was really painful though local anethesia was given in my 2nd visit.The procedure …

When I do my workout or go walking, I like to take a drink with me to refresh and replenish. I have used everything from plain water to juice and many various sports drinks. One that I tried was brought along by my walking buddy, and was called Zizzazz. These …

When we have a cold, Vitamin C is the best remedy as it boosts our immune system. Since I have discovered Cetebe Imuno-Active, I am not anymore vulnerable to flu, colds and other illnesses. In the winter time, I always had problems with severe flu, but thanks to this amazing …

Foreverliving Products propolis creme is brilliant. My baby who’s nearly 5 mths old had a nasty nappy rash a little while ago and after using the propolis creme for 2 nappy changes, almost all of the rash disappeared. After 1 day, her bottom was completely clear and …

I always felt that my hands which were perhaps the most used part of the body required special attention. Although I did take care in keeping my whole body fit, I always felt the need for some special exercises that would just bring in more flexibility in my …

I have, for about the past eighteen months, had recurring problems with my lower back. In fact, I was recently in my doctors office and left more frustrated and in more pain than when I’d gone in. My doctor suggested physical therapy, but when I told her that I …

If you have ever had sciatica, you will understand the need for trying everything imaginable to get rid of that awful, mind-bending pain. I have fibromyalgia, and for some reason, we fibro patients seem to have a tendency to get it with the least provocation. I have had it twice …

Health Pride generic asperins, cough syrup, cold tablets is usually sold is almost all shoprite and a&P supermarkets. They are at least 2 to 3 dollars cheaper that buying brand name medications and work just as well in fact even better. Their low dose baby aspirins come …

When I saw that Pantene had a shampoo to make hair extra straight, I wanted to try it. I have liked Pantene shampoos in the past, so I expected good quality from them. I have frizzy, damaged and naturally curly hair. I like to use a flat iron on …

I love making my own special products for bath and body. When I found a goat milk soap base that I absolutely loved, I wanted to be able to make goat milk lotion to match, for after the bath. There were recipes, but they were a bit too …

Essential oils are often thought of as the airy fairy natural treatment used only by hippies. I was one of those thinkers until I came across Essential Nature (AKA Pure and Potent WOW) at a spring craft sale one year. I got talking to the owner Jeff …

Since these condoms are made from a latex free material I should state, that I am not allergic to latex. There is no official indication on the box or in instructions that these are safe for people who suffer from this allergy and searching this information on the internet …

As a diabetic, I’ve been taking chromium for years to help manage my blood glucose levels. I have taken the supplement on its own and also in mixed formulations. Normally, I take it on its own so I have control over how much I am using and can adjust it …

Colgate Fresh Confidence toothpaste did not really do anything amazing for my teeth but it just kept them clean and my breath fresher the whole day. This toothpaste gave me long lasting fresh breath as compared to other toothpaste out there in the market which only have short term …

I work at a store that sometimes requires us to wear the shoes they sell. And, I’ll be honest, these are not a good quality shoe, and are certainly not designed to be in all day long, on your feet. Great for a night on the town, but not …

Not just as diet - A life style by choice
I consider “Fit for Life” more than just a diet but a lifestyle and a very good preference in keeping myself healthy and fit. Most diets work by telling you to abstain from certain types of foods or count …

I have been trimming my abs so hard and there was no progress at all. I bought several gadgets to help me loose the cellulite in my tummy. I used Sauna Belt but it was not really helpful. Then I went on nutrition counseling but still I feel like …

I was a bit confused when I saw the label on this conditioner. I thought perhaps it was an alternative to shampoo, because a product like that can be very useful for dryer hair types. As it turns out, this is in fact a conditioner, to be used on clean …

I have always shaved using standard disposable razors. When my mom saw this product on a TV ad, she decided to get it for me as a gift. It is relatively inexpensive, and it came with a free manicure kit, which my mom kept for herself as I …

I was up late watching infomercials the other night when I came across the Brazilian Butt Lift thirty minute advertisement. While I am interested in shaping up that particular area, I wasn’t quite ready to buy another whole fitness program so soon after I purchased the Firm’s …

I volunteer at a local animal rescue, and we are constantly using hand sanitizer to prevent infections spreading between animals that we handle. I use sanitizer at home frequently as well, and always keep some with me when I am away from the house.
When we were running low …

So, I’m not exactly afraid of needles by any stretch of the imagination, but they aren’t a good friend to me either. I don’t cringe when some poor nurse gets the job of poking me, but usually THEY do. I have awful veins. It’s almost impossible to find a …

I have used the Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash for many years to my full satisfaction. I think it is a great product that lets me keep my teeth and gums healthy. I would like to share my experience with you.
Let us start this review by saying that Listerine comes in …

Mosquitos love me. I can walk out my door and they swarm.
I am always on the look out for a good bug repellant that has Deet, but doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily and my pores clogged up. I didn’t think one ever existed.
I saw a commercial the …

Now I realize that some people would say, hey, shouldn’t you be reviewing this product under ‘baby’ instead of ‘health’? And yes, true, it is a product meant for babies, but I have to tell you now, there are times when as an adult, you can appreciate ‘baby’ things. In …

If you have been looking for a weight loss and exercise program that really works, all I can say is WOW! You have got to give Michael Thurmond’s Six Week Body Makeover a try. It is truly designed by everyone’s body shape - for the type of …

I have always been a fan of Dove products, ever since trying the first rosy scented bar as a teen. Since then they have expanded their product lines in all directions, and I still find the vast majority of their products excellent.
When I was shopping one day …

I had been smoking for 47 years (about a pact a day or more). WOW could that be right? Yup, it was and then I started coughing a lot more than usual. When I went to see the Doctor for bronchitis I was told that I …