You may have heard of Bob Greene through his personal training work with Oprah, or from his many contributions as a writer and editor for O the Oprah Magazine. Though I myself had heard of Greene through his many published programs and works, it was only recently …

Keeping my facial skin in the pink of health has always been my top priority. This was because I always believed that to look beautiful, it was important to have a healthy and glowing skin. I had always been fascinated in trying out various products (creams, lotions, face washes …

When I was scheduled for a series of gastrointestinal tests, I was told to purchase this product as part of the “prep.” which is a torturous and absolutely thorough emptying of one’s gastric system. This product is a powerful laxative, that works with water to clean everything out of your …

I must say that it was very well worth it to purchase my first true luxury “vroomer” a couple years ago!
We’re speaking about something involving just about every single thing you would wish from something for the price tag:
- power
- long battery life
- rechargeable
- waterproof
- travel lock
- body-safe silicone …

Since I was feeling highly excited about having to attend my best friend’s wedding last month, I left no stone unturned in taking care of my wardrobe to the core. Though I had decided on all my shoes which actually matched with my wedding outfits, the …

I am not a huge fan of disposable razors but when the blades for my regular razor became too expensive to buy, I bought Bic Comfort 3 Advance Razors in a six pack. I have always liked bic disposable razors as I find that unlike the dollar store ones …

My teeth had become sensitive and this sensitivity was making me very uncomfortable. The problem of sensitivity always remained an on and off affair. The reason for this as my dentist had suggested was because I was rather hard on my teeth while brushing, which in turn had made …

The health of my skin has become a very important issue to me over the years. During my youth, and all those horrible junior high school years of embarassment, I had a serious skin problem that would often have me hiding behind a layer of hair or a thick …

When we have a poor immune system, we become vulnerable to disease such as cold. Nobody wants to be confined in a bed, unable to do anything other than sleep and take medicines. I do like to stay on bed to sleep for a while, but not to recuperate, …

While shopping at TJ Maxx the other day I noticed a value priced Perfect Pilates kit by Gaiam. This kit featured an excellent padded exercise mat and a forty-five minute Target Specifics Pilates workout instructed by Jennifer Kries.
As I have only seen The Method …

In the summer, I have stubborn oily skin. I often have outbreaks of pimples, especially if I get sweaty, or have to wear a lot of sun block in hot weather. I struggle each year with what treatments to use. It is a delicate balance—“ the wrong cleanser, moisturizer or …

I love to make my own soaps, lotions, bath soaks and oils. I look for good quality ingredients that add health benefits to the items I make. I often use them myself and give them as gifts at the holidays. One extract I like to add to some of my …

My off and on problem with my tooth aches (caused mainly due to tooth decay) left me in great pain. Visiting my dentist and getting my cavities filled or going in for a root canal treatment, made my life a hell. I was now desperately looking for a solution …

I started working in retail for the first time in my life about two years ago. I’m up and down ladders all the time carrying boxes upon boxes of heavy merchandise, and it has, admittedly, gotten the better of me. I hate to say it, but I feel like …

I love to use essential oils in my bath and skin products. Aura Cacia has become my favorite company to order essential oils from because the quality is always dependably fantastic. I could certainly get them a lot cheaper, but if something is going onto my body and is meant …

When I was diagnosed as a diabetic, I knew I had to get serious about my health. I had some weight to lose, and it was time to finally crack down and do it. The thing about losing weight that is so frustrating to many people is when you hit …

I was diagnosed with a hormonal imbalance about a year ago that causes me to exhibit some symptoms of insulin resistance. I believe that it is very important to be proactive about my health and I decided to purchase this machine in order to keep a check on …

Alberto VO5 Herbal Escapes Shampoo and Conditioner are two great products at a great price. If you like to condition your hair every day because it’s so dry, then you will love VO5. I love it and I’ve only been using this product for a couple of weeks now. …

Equate: Medium Dual Clean Brush is a toothbrush that I used to use before switching over to the power toothbrush. I used to purchase these toothbrushes for a couple of reasons. First of all, they were, and still are, cheaper than the toothbrushes sold by name brand companies, and …

When I was a child and I have colds and cough, my mother would always put Vicks Vapor Rub on my chest and back and massage them gently, and I will immediately feel better because Vicks Vapor Rub’s warmth, together with my mother’s touch brought relief and comfort to …

Upon joining Forever Living, one of the very first products that I was introduced to was the Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick.
I have always tended to be an aerosol user, so a deodorant stick was something new to me, but I was keen to try it.
Opening it proved a little …

I have a very sensitive skin and it is always prone to pimples. For years, pimples is a problem of mine. I have tried different soaps and even got into treatments. I have tried benzoyl peroxide and even took tetracycline but it didn’t worked. I have tried different vitamins …

I usually use a regular rinse out conditioner on my hair, but sometimes, especially if I want extra volume and don’t need to condition right away, I use a leave in spray conditioner. These products also come in handy on days when I need to refresh the style, especially if …

After enjoying the My Personal Trainer Bellydance Fitness Workout, I decided to order the Discover Bellydance DVD series by Natural Journeys. I found the DVD set while checking out the seemingly endless list of dance discs on Amazon.
While I won’t say that price was …

Today I intend to buy shampoo at the supermarket for a little hair fall out. I myself do not know if I did not fit with existing water in Malaysia or incompatible with the current disposable shampoo.After I finished working, I take time to go to a drugstore to …

I previously used O2 Optix contact lenses with no issues. My supply was nearing the end so I of course had to schedule an appointment with an optometrist for an eye exam before being able to re-order my contacts. He ended up recommending that I switch to Air Optix …

The Cellex C perfecting pen was a product that I bought before realizing how simple it would be to make at home. It is intended to treat pimples, boils, any minor infections on the skin, insect bites or other itchy spots, and it does so without alcohol or mainstream antibiotics …

Whenever I have my period, I would usually use a feminine pad instead of a tampon. I am really paranoid in using tampons because I am afraid of toxic shock syndrome or maybe I might forget that I have a tampon on. One day when I was walking around …

One word best comes to mind when I think of these bars: yuck. Yeah, yuck. I did not taste any chocolate or mint and this bar was not at all soft and crunchy like a cookie. The taste was apparently not added to this bar and as a result …

There is a great company in Chandler Arizona that makes some of the best supplements I’ve ever used. It is called Awareness Corporation and the products are sold by distributors. This is probably not a company you are familiar with. They don’t waste massive bucks on big promotions. That money …

I have a problem with nose dryness and crustiness in the winter months. The heating in our home causes the air to become very dry and I often wake with a very uncomfortable nose, sometimes even a bleeding one. When falling alseep at night, I find it particularly irritating when …

I have been a huge fan of black currant flavor and scent ever since I discovered the fruit through a black currant flavored tea. Although not as popular in the US, it is found everywhere in the UK, and it was quite enjoyable to try out the black currant products …

I have been a huge fan of Healing Garden products ever since they arrived in Canada about 7 years ago. My favourite is lavender, as the Healing Garden line uses a lot of lavender in their scents, unlike other cosmetic lines where I’ve noticed an alcohol scent.
Lavender is a …

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 been cursed with a very fair complexion. Never in my life have I been able to tan. When I was fifteen, I went to a Florida beach with my family, spent fifteen minutes on the sand before heading for the more shady boardwalk to do some shopping, …

HoMedics BackMasseur Deluxe Massager LSS-10H is a large black pad that you can fit on a chair. Elastic straps are provided, attached to the unit, to secure it.
The massager has 3 speeds, 3 power levels, and five different types of massage - Steady massage, Pulsating massage, Traveling massage, Side …

For the birth of our second son we used the Cheltenham Maternity unit ST Paul’s wing. We had being going to Cheltenham for all the anti natal and the scans throughout the months leading up to the birth of Josh so we were very familiar with the hospital …

I have taken chlorophyll products in the past to help with breath and body odor. I do not have horrendous odor problems, I just like to be a bit of a clean freak with personal hygiene, and I also like to eat a lot of garlic for its health benefits. …

Unless I use a good lotion on my feet , they will get dry and hard feeling. In the summer I love to wear sandals and flip flops , so that is not an option. I found this lotion several years ago , and I have to say it …

This has to be the cheapest dental floss I’ve ever purchased. For only $0.79 + tax for 55 YDS (50m) at your local Target store you can’t go wrong. It comes in two versions–mint and regular. Both are waxed for easy insertion between teeth. I prefer to use the …

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Eye Serum
My dad frequently uses Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Eye Serum, and he recommended me to use it as well.
This acts as an eye serum, and it is basically functions to optimize skin’s defenses. It costs a reasonable …

Last month my husband and I broke down and bought a new bed. Our old Queen size bed was getting lumpy and uncomfortable to sleep in. As my husband has a bad knee, and I have digestive problems we decided an Orthopedic bed was the best way to go.
We …

Bowflex, the best thing that has happened to my body.
I am a mother of 3 girls ages 10, 8, and 2. I was not liking my tummy, thighs, hips, or arms. I was a size 15 at my largest. I kept seeing the commercial for Bowflex …

The after effects of my prolonged illness seem to take a toll on my hair to a great extent. Apart from making my feeling dry and rough, I experienced hair fall which I thought would turn be bald if I didn’t do anything to solve this problem. This is …

Parodontax Gingivitis Mouthwash comes in a sixteen point nine ounce bottle. I would purchase this mouthwash more often it wasn’t so expensive. One bottle comes to nineteen dollars and ninety-five cents! The bottle even isn’t that big. I simply can’t afford to purchase this mouthwash every couple of weeks …

I am 24 and I still have acne problems, so up to this moment I have tried lots of cosmetics. I no more trust promising advertisements, including nicely made ads of Vichy. When I just began to use the Vichy Normaderm, the result was obvious. In two weeks my …

I avoid the sun as much as I can since I am photosensitive, but sometimes I cannot help but get out there, and despite having a UV blocking umbrella and loads of sunblock on, I still manage to get a little bit of sun which turns to a burn. …

I try to try as many natural soaps as I can, as I get dry skin every time I use a soap with anything resembling a harsh detergent in it. The newest soap I have tried has been the Adovia Dead Sea Mud Soap, and while it does seem …

Since using weighted balls in physical therapy and noticing a lot of my newer workout videos also featuring them, I figured it was about time I started a set of my own. Luckily I found out that my first one also included a great workout DVD, so …

Though I’m not a vain person by nature, I take great pride in keeping my skin and hair and nails as healthy as possible. I have nice thick nails that are a perfect shade, but they are sometimes brittle and prone to breaking if I’m not careful with them, …