I had never entertained the idea about a fitness ball until I needed to up my exercising regime for health reasons. I saw a lot of great aerobic workouts I wanted to do, but they all implemented a fitness ball, so I went and bought one. I …

Because I use sea salts often in a hot bath, I know how good they are for the skin, muscles, and body in general. Mineral salts have become a huge part of my routine, so when I saw this scrub that contains sea salt, I wanted to give it a …

I am battling at this moment with a tooth that needs a new filling. The old filling is disintegrating, and it is leaving a nasty, disgusting taste in my mouth that I will have to deal with until my dentist’s appointment. I’ve tried several things to get the rotting …

When I ran out of moleskin and needed something to cushion the rough spots on a new pair of sandals, I gave this product a try. Rather than having to cut and re-cut from a sheet of moleskin, this soft foam product comes out in strips, and you press a …

When I am not writing, I am often cooking. As an at home caretaker, I prepare all the special meals for myself and my mother, who is on a dialysis renal diabetic diet. Hers is quite a complicated one, and I often prepare my own meals separately. In other words, …

I am a person who loves travelling and never miss out a chance to explore new terrains. But the major problem I encounter while travelling is my motion sickness. Due to this problem I have many a times just missed out enjoying my travel to the fullest. So to …

Dr. Lim Siow Jin is a multi awarded and well noted personality in the field of nutrition and holistic and natural medicine. He is a product the famed Indian Institute of Technology. He is the founder of DXN Marketing Ltd, which was formally established in 1993.
The focus of much …

I enrolled in this gym because I was not contented with my previous gym. I feel that the place was small, they did not introduce anything new, there was no spa and all. Fitness First has lots of branches in Manila and in Cebu. This was my main consideration …

The last time I made a trip to the optometrist I got a sample for AMO’s new Blink gel tears for my dry eye. She recommended that I use the drops in each eye two times a day.
The “gel tears” come in a bottle and are actually a thick …

Right before Christmas I was out picking up a few stocking stuffers and stopped by the Dollar General. I was searching the isles when I found a shake weight. I was skeptical but I picked it up to take to the register. I had the cashier check the price …

My husband often takes these teas for anything and nearly everything. There are teas for different problems but his favorite is Dr. Ernst’s number 10 which is specifically for weight management. He has a bit of a problem with this weight which is probably inherent and even …

Since I had tried one of the spongeables hand scrubbers in the past and liked it, I decided to try out one of their shower soap sponges. This bright yellow, daisy shaped sponge looks cute in the shower. The soap, which is poured into the sponge so that it makes …

I suffered acid reflux for as long as I can remember; hypertension for almost eight years and moments of depression for 18 years. One day, I realized that I’ve taken enough medications to buy me a car. Though most meds helped me for the time being, nothing …

I recently tried out the Ab Coaster Cardio Conditioning Workout to see if the system improves at all. In general, I have been a little disappointed by the limited nature of the Ab Coaster, as well as their Core Express workouts lack of actual Ab Coaster use. …

Since starting my job last September, I’ve constantly been in and out of my doctors office with a variety of problems. Most notably, has been lower back pain and a pinched nerve. My doctor prescribed me Lodine which is an anti-inflammatory, anti-steroidal with which I can’t take any ibuprofen …

Us ladies are constantly seeking for a way to make our skin looks better. Me, for instance, really want the fine lines on my face to disappear (yes, I’m only 21 and I have fine lines on my skin thanks to not getting enough sleep to rush …

I have been using the Life Fitness T70 treadmill now for three years, and I love it. I purchased this treadmill from a fitness store (you won’t find this one at Walmart, that’s for sure!) because I had just had a baby and since I had other kids …

After limping around for a few hours with blisters on the heels of my feet I couldn’t take it anymore. I wanted to find a large bandage that would stay on my heels even while I’m running around all day with sneakers on. Every other bandage looked like it …

I have always been really hopeful that I could find a natural alternative to allergy medicine. I have tried many prescription medications for allergy and found them ineffective. The only product that seems to work reliable for my severe pollen allergy is Benadryl, so it is my old …

My favorite body lotion to use when I am going outdoors in the sunshine to help protect my skin from the sun’s rays is Alba Body Lotion SPF 16. This body lotion actually contains organic and natural ingredients in it that help not only protect my skin, but also …

One of the things I like about coming back to live in Europe is the good food. Brussels especially is a haven for dining as there are plenty of restaurants, brasseries and cafes to choose from. On the downside, everyone in my family seems to be gaining weight …

I have a lot of scars, mainly from childhood boo-boos, stitches, and surgeries. I noticed Mederma Skin Care for Scars in my pharmacy while just looking around while a prescription was filled, and I thought I’d give it a try because some of the scars, I am self-conscience …

I realized, after starting a new job almost two years ago, that I am WAY out of shape. Not just out of shape, but I’m a total wimp. I was a stay-home mother for seven years, and had been out of the workforce for much longer than I was …

I try to keep a lip balm with some sun protection with me at all times, in case I need to be outdoors longer than planned. I want to keep my lips as healthy (and kissable) as possible. I prefer that my lip balms have natural ingredients now rather than …

About two years ago my husband talked me into considering buying our first home. We were living in a mobile home that was paid for, but it was pretty much falling down around us and we have two children and needed something a little more stable. But, we were …

Pilates Target Specifics Workout
Pilates is a set of physical routines designed to control muscles through our minds. It is not like bodybuilding where we go to gym lifting hundred of pounds of weights to build muscles. It emphasize on muscle stretching to a level where the muscle releases the …

I took advantage of a sale at Walgreens last week to try out a brand new shave cream. While I don’t usually get excited over shave products, the Eos line was intriguing to say the least. The containers, of which there were three individual scent formulas, were …

I was struggling with insomnia and anxiety and in need of an herbal tea to help calm me down so I picked up a soothing herbal tea from my local herbal shop known as Summer Brook Herbals called Simply Soothing Organic Loose Leaf Tea. I have to say after …

My in-laws have a Bowflex Home Gym in their home, and I am thoroughly convinced that these home gyms are the best that can be purchased! They not only are great for building upper body strength, as well as developing leg muscles, but they can save you thousands …

I love taking my nightly bath. I use it as a way to relax and sleep better, but also as a treatment for the muscle symptoms of fibromyagia. This, along with exercise, massage, and a few supplements have kept me active and kept my pain level under control better than …

I have been taking Vitamin E supplement as one of my anti-oxidants. In the past, I have used several brands in the market trying to hit the right product for my needs.
Now I am already using KIrkland Vitamin E 400 I.U. …

I love using Colgate Total Toothpaste, especially the “normal” flavors like the Clean Mint. I say “normal” as I don’t like those Whitening ones —“ I don’t trust them not to damage my teeth and I refuse to use them. But the normal ones I buy all the time …

My cousin bought me 3 pack of Hollywood 24 Hour Miracle diet when I gained an extra of 22 pounds from popping multi vitamin, multi mineral and multi fiber 3 times a day. I was a skinny girl desperate to gain weight and no matter what I do, my …

My sister bought this foot massager for my parents about 3 years ago. It was a very popular OSIM product back then. She bought it during its promotional period at around RM 900 (which is around USD$ 260).
Unlike the other OSIM massager we have, this foot massager is not …

This is a dense foam cushion that helps ease discomfort during the nine months of pregnancy while you sleep. It is a wedge shaped cushion that has a gradual incline and is great to tuck under your growing belly to add extra support while you lay on your side.
It …

When I go to the chemist to buy some talcum powder I have to admit that I don’t usually pick up a tin of Yardleys English rose talcum, more often than not I buy a stores own brand or some Johnson’s baby powder. One of the first things to take …

A few months before my debutante ball, I went to a dermatologist seeking to improve my skin. I was suffering from mild acne then. The dermatologist prescribed Clindamycin lotion, benzoyl peroxide cream for spot treatment, and this Differin gel which is manufactured by Galderma. I had high hopes that …

I have been using whisper sanitary napkin for quite sometime. I would strongly recommend this napkin to any woman. I would like to tell a big hurray to the person who has designed this napkin. This product has been so nicely designed keeping in mind the problems, most of …

I have a first aid kit at home and one in the car that is packed full of supplies, in hopes that I never need them, but feeling better that they are there if I do. One of the products that I have on hand are Quikclot Sport …

In January 2006, Halifax and Dartmouth in fact the whole of Nova Scotia became bombarded with LA Weight Loss Commercials.
These uplifting commercials featured happy slim Americans all testifying to the powers of the LA Weight Loss Program. These spokes ladies even told of their weight loss in pounds (which …

I was really disappointed after using this product for about 2 weeks, because it honestly did nothing for my skin! I had so many high hopes about this product, especially since I purchased 2 acne controlling products, and both of them did nothing for my skin! I just might …

Before an insurance change dictated a switch to another dental care provider, my family and I really enjoyed going to Dr. Schmidtke’s office. Strange to say we enjoyed it, when you consider most people don’t like going to the dentist, but we really did! Dr. Kevin Schmidtke and his …

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 …

It seems like every time you turn around, there’s some commercial ad on tv or the internet that proclaims you need to do something to get your teeth whitened. It’s almost as pervasive as weight loss regimes or supplements and you almost feel self-conscious if you’re teeth doesn’t gleam like …

Ive had acne ever since I was like 14 years old. Its been taking over life for a very long time causing me to feel insecure about how I feel and what I look like to other people.
So I decided to see a dermatologist after trying almost every possible …

Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel is a very good product if you have ever had any kind of burn. It is usually used for when you have a sun burn or if you need relief from the affects of the sun, but it can be used for many other …

If you spend a lot of time using damaging heat appliances such as frequent blow-dryers, and straightening irons, you may want to try a product I just purchased at a local Sally’s Beauty store. The Silk Elements Megasilk Olive Heat Protection Spray not only leaves your hair …

When my doctors suspected I had lupus, part of the reason it was mentioned was because of a redness on both of my cheeks. It did not look exactly like the “butterfly” rash seen in lupus, but I guess it was close enough to give them pause since I had …

If u people are searching for a very safe tonic or syrup to cure the common ailment such as the cold and cough, then I have to something about it. What I want to say u is that, I use the Crux syrup, which is made using the …

I am a huge fan of natural soaps. When I have tried Zum soaps in the past, I really liked them so when I was last shopping at Whole Foods, I picked up a bar that I had not tried yet. They have so many interesting combinations of scents, that …