I’m perpetually on a diet and that has had deleterious effects on the condition of upper arms. Since losing and doing exercise alone did not seem to be making the grade, I decided to try these slimming wraps to see if it could help me lose some of the flabby, …

When I was last at Walmart waiting on a prescription to be ready, I noticed a monitor beside an end stand which was perpetually playing an ad for Advil’s latest product, Advil Congestion. The ad described it as if it were a totally new idea. Congestion is of course …

I like to use this conditioner as my “summer” rinse out. I discovered it when I was visiting a friend and borrowed her shower after going in the pool. It is a very light, weightless rinse that detangles and conditions without making your hair flat. It is excellent for …

Homedics Home Spa is an interesting product. I purchased the Homedics Home Spa on clearance following Christmas. Initially I was thrilled with the purchase. It cost $20.00 originally but because it was the 50% off Christmas sale I bought it for $10.00. I have problems …

When I first started buy Tom’s of Maine, and sort of fell in love with it, I started buying the kid’s variety for my child. There are a couple of flavors, but the ones I have bought were a mango kind, and mostly her preference, the Silly Strawberry …

After being seriously unimpressed with the Bally Pilates Twist Board, I really hesitated purchasing the Bally Tri-level Balance Board.
The one thing that changed my mind though was seeing the Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper using a similar one to explain how it helps engage the core …

I recently received a new Freestyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System from my Father. As it promised virtually pain-free testing, and several features not found on my previous glucose meter, I was pretty curious to see how it stacked up against the One Touch Ultra we had …

I find that CoverGirl Simply Ageless foundation makeup covers my blemishes so good, that to me, it performs like a foundation that cost much more, or a foundation makeup that I would find a the department store cosmetics counter. I have used CoverGirl cosmetics for many years, and …

EA Sports’ active for Wii is a revolution in home fitness. The package comes with the actual game, the leg strap (more details later) and the resistance band. You start out by making a profile that involves body type and clothing. It offers you many choices that in my …

I like to use products made by companies that do not test on animals, and Beauty Without Cruelty is certainly one of the most well known for that. I have fine hair that is thinning on top, so I like to use shampoos that volumize. This is why I chose …

I tried using Myra E 400 from a local pharmacy here in the Philippines and have consumed 30 pills already but to no accounts. I didn’t notice any change or improvement at all. What’s worse is that it just makes me feel sleepy after taking it. I guess this …

The hip hop abs is a weight loss program that is designed to give you a flatter tummy and lose weight in a fun way. It combines fun hip hop dance moves with fat burning standing crunches.
It starts with the basic 3 T’s which are Tilt, Tuck and Tighten. …

One day when I was out with a friend, we started talking about the use of essential oils to relieve stress and tension, and she pulled out a small bottle from her purse. She had found this “amazing product” to relieve stress, and it worked by just putting a few …

I have GERD, and although I take prescription medication for my condition, sometimes I have breakthrough symptoms and need something “extra” to get me through them. I have often taken over the counter remedies for this, which is acceptable. Lately I have tried a few natural products as well, …

For the past few weeks, I noticed that my recently colored hair had started looking quite dry and this in fact was making them look dull and unhealthy. But what made matters worse was the fact that I experienced a lot of itching due to sever dandruff conditions and …

Once when I was overly concerned about body odors, I bought a chlorophyll based product called “Body Mint” which did a great job of helping to deodorize from the inside. I definitely noticed an improvement in body odor while using them. I ran out eventually and I more recently …

My children used to attend this doctors office. It has a dental department as well as a Dr’s office. The staff was relatively friendly, which was great but I was not at all pleased with the amount of time you had to wait when you had an appointment, most …

I can remember when the Biggest Loser first came on television. I was struggling with a weight problem and had tried all kinds of diet and exercise regimes, and though I may lose weight it seemed I would always gain it back as quickly as I lost it. I …

Now this was an interesting looking bandage, and I was absolutely positive it would work for me. Or rather, for my son. He had, a few years ago, fallen through some ice at the creek near our house and tripped and ended up slicing his ankle to the bone …

My diet is incredibly restrictive, so I take a lot of supplements daily to ensure I get everything I need to be healthy. I started adding in other supplements such as fish oil, or garlic as well, just to help my heart out some, since heart attacks are …

This cream rocks! Even with the most frequent diaper changes, babies can still get rashes, particularly from diarrhea which, brings about some of the worst and most painful diaper rashes. I worked in a childcare for a long time and for stubborn diaper rashes, I used to alternate ointment …

Before I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, it was thought that I might be lactose intolerant. I tried using the Lactaid pills, and since I did sometimes get relief with them, it was assumed that the problem was solved. Unfortunately, I still sometimes got symptoms even when I had …

When I finally was able to afford health insurance during my senior year in college, I went to see a dermatologist about my acne right away. She prescribed me these pills called Doxycycline. They were 100 milligram caplets. I had to first take them twice a …

I hate to even relive this embarassing problem, but I suppose it’s a necessary evil. About two years ago, I started to notice what I thought was a pimple forming on the underside of my arm. After another two days, it was getting larger, about the size of a …

Zonnatura Brandnetel Tea is my favorite healthy tea. Normally I drink this Zonnatura Brandnetel Tea in the evening, when I already finish my dinner. We eat dinner around 6 - 7 o’clock then my tea time will be between 9 or 10 o’clock in the night, after I …

My son had a severe rash that we needed to make sure was kept clean and dry. We used alcohol to dry the rash out quickly. It did burn a bit when first applied for a few minutes, but the burning feeling subsided very quickly.
At first we …

I bought Gaiam Total Body Balance Ball for $30 online, which weighed 3 lbs and was 65 in diameters. As a yoga ball, I can say it was pretty good because it was a great way to help improve my posture. It is also burst-resistant and it was versatile …

I have tried liquid skin and patches to protect my fingers from blisters and sores when I am bowling. Some weeks, I spend hours practicing different bowling techniques to try and increase my bowling score average. The end result is that I end up with blisters, sores and sometimes …

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 …

I go through too many problems with my urinary tract and urinary health. I don’t always know what the best route to take is when I run into these issues. My mother being a nurse suggested that I start a daily regiment of cranberry supplements to insure that I …

I just bought this item a few months ago while shopping for essentials at my local Walmart. I had an expensive brand of flexible digital thermometer which eventually stopped working, and I finally got around to replacing it when someone in the family developed a bad case of the …

I went to Planned Parenthood of Dover, NJ for a medical exam and information on birth control.
When I went in, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I have read Christian and pro-life pamphlets that painted Planned Parenthood in a bad light, seeming to imply that they don’t care all …

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 …

The Bella ultra thin sanitary pads are international branded sanitary pads. I was quite satisfied with the brand of sanitary pads, which I was using before, but when I saw the Bella ultra thin sanitary pads in the store I wanted to try it. I just bought …

Crest Whitening Strips work like a charm. They are simple to use, taste crisp and clean, leave your mouth feeling fresh, and within two weeks after using them each day, your teeth honestly shine and glimmer like those of people on television. They’re absolutely awesome, and I …

I have currently found myself addicted to The Firm’s workout DVDs. My newest addition is Cardio Overdrive.
Like a lot of The Firm workouts, Cardio Overdrive has you switching back and forth between weight training and cardio. Honestly, the weight segments do not really push me all that …

In an attempt to slowly acquire the right hardware to erect a home gym for myself, I bought two sets of Trojan dumbbell sets that cost me around $10 each.
This was a great purchase for me as I can buy extension weights to add to the intensity of my …

I have heard a lot about the apple cider vinegar diet that I decided to try it. I placed a tablespoon in a half filled glass of water and drink it thirty minutes before every meal. It does not taste that bad compared to other products that dieters came …

This cream was given to me by a friend and hospital patient who no longer was using it, but thought it would be good for since I am diabetic. I actually use whatever kind of cream I want to, but it was a nice thought, and I did appreciate …

I obtained a small sample of Neutrogena Body Lotion from a stay at a hotel while on vacation. I was impressed that the hotel chain offered higher end brands for their guest supplies.
I’ve used Neutrogena brand many times in the past and was always very pleased …

The last time I purchased my daily vitamins, I decided to try out Walmart’s Equate Mature Complete, similar to the Centrum Silver vitamins I have been taking the last few months on the recommendation of my doctor.
When looking over the ingredients and supplement strengths, I found them …

It was really earth friendly when I learned that this is made of natural ingredients. What I didn’t like was the smell it has. It doesn’t smell that bad, it just smelled too woodsy. I don’t mind the smell if this product is as effective as it claims to …

Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky Shampoo is not so smooth and silky. This shampoo is not one of Head & Shoulders best products. I will admit I loved the design of the bottle. It has a nice ergonomic shame a blue lid and writing in pink. It is …

Muscle Milk Light is a protein powder from CytoSport which sports advertising clichés such as “thanks to amazing demand of muscle milk, we now introduce muscle milk light.” However, this actually is nothing more than an advertisement cliché.
Unfortunatley for us bodybuilders and muscle-gaining enthusiasts, there are very few protein …

Poor 1 1/2 cup hot water over one table spoon of powdered sage(you can get it at any grocery store or pharmacy and it costs only 99 cents). Let it stand for 1/2 and cool down. Douch yourself with this solution to treat yeast infection.
This is very effective …

I’ve went through several thermometers, most of them a regular sort of digital thermometers, and some more gadget-like such as frontal lobe thermometers or the ear variety. Perhaps the most common thermometer I have used, and one that I still have around the house in working condition is …

The Planet Fitness in Lunenburg sucks so much that I cannot even begin to tell you. First of all this gym is no fitness club in my opinion. This place may be open 24 hours 4 days a week but good luck working out when you really are able …

I love to take a hot bath nightly to help ease muscles pains and cramps from fibromyaglia, and also to relax my mind and help me sleep better. I use a variety of bath products in my nightly ritual and mineral salts are high on my list of favorites. …

Deep Steep is a brand I was pretty unfamiliar with, but it looked like it had all the makings of a good natural/organic company, so I decided to order some of the grapefruit and bergamot body wash. I like to use natural products sometimes because I know they are healthier, …

This item sounded ingenious. I have dry skin on my back in the winter and it itches like crazy, so an applicator to let me apply lotion is a great idea. I ordered this item and received it quickly from the infomercial.
There were no instructions but …