Now I am not one to openly admit that I am not in the bloom of youth anymore, but there are times when you’re faced with a situation that really makes you sit back and think: Geez, I’m getting old! Usually, it’s my eyesight that warns me that I’m no …

Last April, I bought Gaiam Total Body Balance Ball Kit from an auction, priced at 700 pesos. Gaiam Total Body Balance Ball Kit is an exercise ball with the width of 65 cm and weighs 1 pound. It was made by Gaiam. It was a good product I tried …

I am always on the look out for fun new workouts. Maybe I bore easily or I just want a new challenge, but either way it has sparked my interest in a lot of novel methods of exercise. Take for example my latest routine, the Pussycat Dolls …

Recently I stumbled on something I had never seen before, Miracle Hand Repair lotion in my mother’s medicine cabinet. Although she is a veritable magician of creams and lotions, my mother has never mentioned this little tube of cream, I suspect because she forgot about its existence. The tube …

As someone with sensitive skin, I find the skin on my hands regularly dried out and cracked as a result of frequently washing with regular hand soap. I would apply dermatologist recommended lotions multiple times a day and still barely retain the moisture, because I wash so frequently. Consequently, …

I was at a relative’s house when I first used this product. I had come to spend the night, and had forgotten to bring any styling products with me, so I asked to borrow something and this is what I was given. I had never worked with a “putty” …

Bowflex is really good. I got my Bowflex not too long ago after a friend told me how good they are to work out on. I think that you will really like how good Bowflex gets the job done.
I liked how the Bowflex is so easy to …

Fitness Quest Integrity Air Rower 3000 is an inexpensive rowing machine priced around $200 ($174.44 at Walmart). Like all rowers, it has a seat, two footrests, and a handle that you pull on, imitating the motions of rowing a boat. The seat slides back and forth as you exercise, …

Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening Strips Clean Mint is a fairly good product. I have tried these and they do dissolve well and not make such a mess like other, traditional whitening strips do. I am not sure how strong Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening Strips Clean Mint are, though, because …

I found a half full can of this deodorant/antiperspirant spray in a closet. This is not usually how I end up with my health products, but since it was there, I decided to use it. It didn’t seem very old, and although I am usually not a big fan …

I drink a pot of coffee every morning to wake myself up. So I am always trying new whitening products for my teeth. I regularly use whitening toothpaste and mouthwash. I have tried whitening strips. They are pretty messy …

I have Fibromyalgia. It hurts! Fibromyalgia is a disease that affects your whole body. Your nerves, your muscles, everything last thing.
I have mornings I wake up and hurt all over. I have tried Aleve, I have tried Aspirin (all kinds) and nothing really works.
What does work …

Last month when I happened to attend my cousin wedding with full enthusiasm and zest, little did I realize that I was actually putting a lot of stress on my legs? Since the wedding ceremonies required a lot of time being on the foot, my foot felt rather overstressed …

When I’m in the mood to exercise, my prefered method is walking. I’m not a speed walker by any stretch of the imagination, but I like to aim for particular goals. It’s much easier for me to get motivated to go for my daily walk when I can tell …

I love to have a hot foot soak to help remove dead skin and refresh my tired feet. I have long been a fan of peppermint foot soaks, as well as tea tree soaks. Lately I have bought mostly tea tree products, so just to be different I decided …

One month ago, I bought a pair of disposable contact lens together with 2 bottle of multi purpose solutions which come in a buy one get one free. It was my first time getting them. All along I have been wearing glasses. I wanted to try something new for …

In the past, I have had episodes of athlete’s foot fungus. Once those take hold, it is more or less easily treated on the skin, but can be somewhat difficult to treat the shoes if fungus has set in and is causing odors. I happened to be watching …

I have been having a difficult time sleeping lately and one of the things I have been doing before bedtime is taking a hot shower with the Aura Cacia Relaxing Aromatherapy Shower Tablets in lavender. I like these tablets because they have a strong calming lavender scent that is …

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. …

Okay, my story may not seem like it has anything to do with exercise and health equipment, but I promise you it relates. I’ve recently developed an interest in archery. My husband and I joined a renaissance re-enactment group that encourages the practice of archery with “period style” long …

Crest Whitestrips have been around for several years, although they seem to continue to improve the formula, as well as increase the price of the product. When this product first came on to the market, the price was around $20 for a box of the whitening strips. …

Although I am not a baby, I love this wash. I first looked at it when I was shopping for some baby wipes. The bottle was a different color and looked appealing, so I picked it to see what it was. I have used Johnson’s baby products before, even the …

It was one weekend last year, we have nothing to do so we were on our couch, flipping the channel and discovered this O channel, they were at that time featuring an exercise equipment called Zero Bike. We were so convinced that we never had second thoughts about it, right …

I will admit that Clinique is quite an expensive brand, but with that investment of money comes something that really works. I have used so many facial scrubs that have somewhat worked for me so it’s hard to really know what works and what doesn’t. There are thousands of …

For the first time ever, I availed of a monthly gym membership at Gold’s gym. It was my friend who got me in at a discounted monthly rate of Php1150, as his gym buddy, as it was one of the benefits of his company. The membership included …

My mother gets her diabetic testing supplies through Liberty Medical. She is legally blind, and uses the glucose monitors that “talk.” I am also diabetic. When I could not get strips for my own machine right away, my mom was kind enough to share her new machine and strips …

Braun Oral-B Sonic Complete Rechargeable Power Toothbrush is a very expensive product. I had done a lot and lot of thinking before I bought it. It cost me almost 100 USD, no wonder I was in a huge doubt.
Mouth hygiene is very important to me. According to some competent …

I always love things that remind of my grandparents, or even hint at grandparents for that matter because there’s something very much inviting about it that makes you feel you’ve stepped back in time a little, and lets face it because somethings were better the first time around and …

Azo is a company that I have trusted for years for relief of urinary tract symptoms. Being a diabetic, I am prone to get yeast overgrowth at times. I bought this product not as a treatment, but as a preventative after suffering a bad infection and having to take oral …

I became fascinated with foaming hand washes when I realized how economical they actually were. I had been under the false impression that because they were a very thin consistency, that it meant they were so watered down that it would take a lot of the product to make a …

Unfortunately I ran out of my regular floss and needed a temporary replacement. Like my regular floss this is also 55 YD, mint waxed and is also a store brand (CVS). I paid $1.19 + tax at my local CVS store (Special: If you buy two you get …

I have had a Total Hysterectomy and spent many years on chemical Hormone Replacement Therapies, I eventually decided to come off of the medication for various reasons and looked for natural ways to combat symptoms I was still suffering from i.e. the dreaded ‘Hot Flushes/Flashes ‘, each time I …

I have used arnica products for bruising and sore muscles, and it seems to work well for both. I ended up with this product because of an accident I had when I was away from home. I slipped and sort of fell into a large cabinet, leaving a very …

I was never a huge Lancome user, for whatever reason, I just never tried that many of their products. When I mentioned to someone how much I loved using a toner to freshen up during the day but sometimes felt it was a bit drying to my skin in …

NeilMed SINUS RINSE Allergy & Sinus Kit has provided me at least a partial solution to my problems. I have taken a LOT of allergy medications over the last ten years, and sometimes I just hate the thought of taking another pill, or using another inhaler, or drinking another …

EverythingYoga Ultra Thick Yoga Mat cost $25 online when I bought it a few years ago. It is one of the first mats I owned.
It is a normal yoga mat which did not look anything too different from the others I bought. But it was a little too …

Toothpaste is toothpaste, right? It is usually minty in flavour, and it cleans your teeth and freshens your breath; it also removes plaque, prevents cavities, and some of them, if you are lucky, remove stains. I have used many brands and formulas, and I usually just buy what is …

No matter how we tried to avoid mosquitoes, we honestly can’t because they are almost everywhere. Dengue and malaria viruses are brought by this creatures so we should learn how to protect ourselves. Use mosquito spray ( Raid ) in your houses as much as possible and always clean …

There is a very large trade center about twenty minutes from us that has booths and tables carrying all sorts of things, from purses to kids toys, to dollar general type of things, to jewelry to lotions. During one of the many Holistic Festivals that is held to the …

I love using bath salts for my nightly bath to treat the painful and disabling symptoms of fibromyalgia. The magnesium added to the water is essential for healthy functioning of muscles and nerves, and I can always tell that it helps me more than a bath without salts—“ I often …

I have never been the type to take vitamins because I didn’t see the importance of it. I have always been relatively healthy and lively, whereas it wasn’t necessary for me to incorporate vitamins into my daily diet. Well, that all changed after February 2006. I suffered from an …

I do not often use Suave Shampoo, but I grabbed this bottle one afternoon because of the very cheap price, right around a buck twenty five or so for a twenty two and a half fluid ounce bottle. I do have to say that the scent is incredibly too …

I have used Kailas Jeevan for my child since 2 years old and looking at the effectiveness of the cream I thought of writing this review.
My son was facing problem of itching on legs, hands, back due to his super dry skin. I tried all sorts of cream recommended …

Chapped lips have been apart of my life for many years. I especially have trouble with chapped lips during the colder times of the year. I really can’t stand it when the the burning occurs outlining my lips. I have tried many different kinds of lip …

I have combination skin. In the winter it is dry. In the summer, it is very oily and can even be acne prone, especially if I spend a lot of time outdoors, get sweaty, or use sun screens—“ which I have to do because I have very fair skin …

Walking had always been one of one of favorite exercise for the last 10- 15 years. A great way to keep myself fit and healthy, walking has always been a pleasure until now. But off now, due to my terrible back pain, walking at a fast pace …

I’ve been straightening my hair daily for nearly 3 years, and I’ve always had very thick hair. I started getting concerned with the effect ultra-high heat from straighteners would have on my hair, especially since I rarely protect my hair with sprays. I noticed my hair was not as …

I just received a package from Vision Direct today and I am very pleased with it. From Vision Direct you can order contacts for much cheaper than you can get from other places online or from your eye doctor.
I bought four boxes for each eye, so a total …

Sometimes I need a little boost of energy. I have fibromylagia and other conditions which can leave me feeling a bit challenged some days. I have used several methods for getting it—“ ranging from energy drinks to B-12 wafers to various herbs. When I started a walking plan for …

If you are looking for a way to lose weight then I am happy to tell you I have been in your position many times. In fact, I still am because I have been going out a lot and not exercising much which makes it very difficult for …